Hold onto your headphones, Memphis! In a chart twist that’s more shocking than Vincent Price’s iconic laugh, Michael Jackson’s legendary ‘Thriller’ just danced its way back into the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10 for the first time since 1984! The Halloween anthem leaped from No. 32 to No. 10 this week, proving that four decades later, the King of Pop still knows how to make charts scream. This isn’t just a comeback—it’s a full-blown resurrection that’s got music lovers everywhere doing the zombie shuffle.
Here’s the real plot twist that’s spookier than the song’s storyline: ‘Thriller’ didn’t climb the charts because more people were streaming it this Halloween. In fact, this year’s Halloween streams were actually lower than last year’s! So how did this 40-year-old track pull off this supernatural feat? With [Taylor Swift’s recent album buzz](https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-billboard-200-tenth-week-1235812948/) cooling off and fewer blockbuster hits dominating the airwaves, there was suddenly more room for spooky season classics to rise from the grave and claim their chart territory.
And ‘Thriller’ wasn’t haunting the charts alone! The Halloween party brought some familiar friends along for the ride. Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett’s ‘Monster Mash,’ Ray Parker Jr.’s ‘Ghostbusters,’ and Rockwell’s ‘Somebody’s Watching Me’ all hit streaming-era peaks alongside MJ’s masterpiece. It was like the ultimate Halloween playlist come to life, proving that when it comes to seasonal bops, these classics still have more staying power than most current hits. Check out the [official ‘Thriller’ music video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOnqjkJTMaA) if you need a reminder of why this track remains untouchable.
“Even 40 years later, when the competition thins out, this thriller still knows how to party!”
For Memphis listeners who grew up with this track, ‘Thriller’s’ chart resurgence hits different. Remember blasting this at Halloween parties, trying to master the dance moves in your living room, or watching the groundbreaking music video on MTV? This isn’t just a song—it’s a time capsule that transports us back to when pop music felt truly magical. While we’re loving today’s hits on Q107.5, there’s something special about hearing those iconic opening notes and knowing you’re about to experience one of the greatest pop moments ever recorded.
What makes this chart achievement even more impressive is that ‘Thriller’ originally peaked at No. 4 back in 1984, during its initial chart run. Now, 40 years later, it’s proving that great music truly is timeless. While streaming has changed how we consume music, it hasn’t changed what makes a song legendary. The King of Pop’s masterpiece continues to inspire new generations of artists and fans alike, showing that when you create something with that much creativity and passion, it never really dies—it just waits for the perfect moment to rise again.
So whether you’re at a Halloween party in Midtown or cruising down Poplar Avenue this season, remember: Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ isn’t just a Halloween song—it’s pop music history that’s still writing new chapters. Now if you’ll excuse us, we need to go practice our zombie dance…