Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Reigns Supreme as Halloween Approaches
As Halloween approaches, iconic spooky songs like "Ghostbusters" and "Somebody's Watching Me" see a surge in sales and streams. Michael Jackson's "Thriller" reigns as the ultimate Halloween anthem, reclaiming the top spot on multiple Billboard charts. The track quickly climbed to No. 1 on the R&B Digital Song Sales and R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales rankings, selling over 1,000 copies in the latest tracking frame.
"Thriller" has a long history of dominating the R&B Digital Song Sales chart, with its resurgence marking another successful run for the timeless hit. The song's popularity also benefits its parent album, "Thriller," which remains one of the most consumed studio albums in American history. This week, "Thriller" climbs on various Billboard charts, including the Top R&B Albums and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums lists.
With its return to No. 1, "Thriller" is joined by another Thriller-era hit, "Billie Jean," which is making waves on global rankings and re-entering the R&B Streaming Songs chart. As Halloween draws near, these classic tracks continue to captivate audiences and solidify their status as Halloween favorites.