It was a gloomy evening when I first heard the witchcraft inspired song by my sweetheart. We were sitting by the fireplace, wrapped in blankets, trying to escape the cold winter night. As she strummed her guitar, a haunting melody filled the room, echoing the tales of ancient spells and mystical powers. The lyrics painted a vivid picture of midnight rituals and secret coven meetings, evoking a sense of both fascination and dread. What struck me the most was not just the enchanting melody, but the passion with which she sang every word. It was as if she had plunged deep into a world of magic and sorcery, channeling the spirits of witches long gone.
Koko Taylor was the Queen of Chicago Blues, and the song Voodoo Woman is one of the most emotional tracks she ever released. It’s a lament about being persecuted by those around her, and her raw, unfiltered voice adds another layer to the pain you hear in the song.
The track describes a man who visits a witch constantly to get his fortune told, but his reliance on her is harmful when it comes to their mental well-being, making the song also a strong warning. Small Town Witch 2002 Sneaker Pimps Voodoo People 1997 The Prodigy Witch 2011 Notic Nastic Witch s Invitation 2014 Mili Witches 2022 Access One, MC Prime Witches Briew 2017 Katy B.
It was as if she had plunged deep into a world of magic and sorcery, channeling the spirits of witches long gone. The intensity in her voice sent shivers down my spine, making it impossible to tear my gaze away from her. As the song reached its crescendo, her eyes glowed with an otherworldly light, casting a spell on everyone who listened.
The complete list of witch songs – with the top 13
This is a list of witch songs. That is, songs about witches. You’ll find these songs in just about every genre from jazz to rock to soul to Broadway to rap, decade after decade, proving the enduring power of the imagery. Especially as a metaphor for the enchantment of love. Often the lure is tinged with danger. Or at least mystery. I’ve selected thirteen of the best, most enchanting tunes for the first part of this post. In the second part you’ll find a compilation of all songs. While many more songs reference witches in passing (like “Sister Janet” by Tori Amos), this list focuses on witches as the main subject of the song. And for the most part, these are the original recordings, not covers.
The player below features snippets of each song. You can listen to the full tracks on my Spotify playlist Songs About Witches.
[Note: This sampler lists a maximum 100 songs from the list. See the complete playlist “Songs About Witches” on Spotify.]
Top 13 Witch Songs
In this list you’ll find classics, the expected, as well as the unexpected. I’ve picked my favorites to represent a range of styles and perspectives.
1. Rhiannon (1975 — soft rock) — Fleetwood Mac, written by Stevie Nicks
Rhiannon rings like a bell through the night
And wouldn’t you love to love her?
2. Witch Queen of New Orleans (1971 — rock) — Redbone, inspired by legend of Marie Laveau
Marie, Marie La Voodoo veau
She’s the witch-queen oh
Of New Orleans.
3. Witchcraft (1957 — jazz standard) — Frank Sinatra, written by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh
‘Cause it’s witchcraft
Wicked witchcraft
And although, I know, it’s strictly taboo.
4. Witchy Woman (1972 – rock) – The Eagles, written by Don Henley and Bernie Leadon
Woo hoo, witchy woman
See how high she flies
Woo hoo, witchy woman
She got the moon in her eye.
5. The White Witch of Rose Hall (1969 – pyschedelica) – Coven, based on a Jamaican legend
The white witch of Rose Hall
The devil she could call.
6. Burn the Witch (2016 — alternative) — written and performed by Radiohead
Burn the witch
Burn the witch
We know where you live.
7. Beloved Enchantress (2005 — folk) — written and performed by the Moon and the Nightspirit
O, beloved enchantress,
fairest of all,
Scythed empress of the ivory moon.
8. Black Magic Woman / Gypsy (1970 — blues rock) — Santana; “Black Magic Woman” written by Peter Green (1968), first recorded by Fleetwood Mac; “Gypsy” written by Gábor Szabó (1966)
I’ve got a black magic woman
Got me so blind I can’t see
That she’s a black magic woman
She’s trying to make a devil out of me.
9. Witch (2009 — retro 60s swinging pop) — The Bird and the Bee, written by Greg Kurstin and Inara George
Yes, I am a carnival
A house of mirrors
And I will con you
And all my tricks and all my magic
Will keep you dizzy
With desire.
10. Defying Gravity (2003 — Broadway pop) — from the musical Wicked, music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
It’s time to try defying gravity
I think I’ll try defying gravity
And you can’t pull me down.
11. Black Magic (2008 — grunge) — Magic Wands
White light my time has come
All night out on the run from black magic
Black magic
Black
Black magic.
12. Wrong Bitch (2016 — rap) — Todrick Hall
Now if you think that this witch won’t expose
The fact that Five-0’s droppin’ houses on hoes
Bitch, you got the wrong bitch.
13. Marie Laveau (2013 — smooth jazz) — Tao of Sound
Standing on the lakeside
The smell of incense in midsummer air.
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Complete List: Songs about Witches
Jazz
Bewitched (1964) — Steve Lawrence, written by Jack Keller as theme for the TV sitcom
Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead (1961) — Ella Fitzgerald, from The Wizard of Oz
That Old Black Magic (1942) — Ella Fitzgerald
Witch Fire (1960) — Booker Little and Booker Ervin (instrumental)
Witchcraft (1957) — Frank Sinatra, written by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh
X Marks the Spot (Marie Laveau) (2002) — Joe Sample (instrumental)
Smooth Jazz
Marie Laveau (2013) — Tao of Sound
Rock & Roll
Big Black Witchcraft Rock (2003) — The Cramps
I’m Your Witchdoctor (1965) — The Yardbirds (written by John Mayall)
Witch, The (1965) — The Sonics
Blues / Blues Rock
Even Witches Like to Go Out Dancing (2010) — Graveyard Train [not available in playlist]
I Put a Spell on You (1956) — Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
Marie Laveau (year?) — Dr. John
She’s My Witch (1958) — Kip Tyler
Wicked Old Witch — John Fogerty
R&B / Soul
Mobile Lil the Dancing Witch (1965) — Martha and the Vandellas
Witch Craft in the Air (1962) — Betty LaVette
Witchcraft (1964) — The Temptations
Pop
Alison Gross (1973) — Steeleye Span
Black Magic (2015) — Little Mix
Curse of the Witches (1968) — Strawberry Alarm Clock
Defying Gravity (2003) — Idina Menzel, from the musical Wicked
I Did Something Bad (2017) — Taylor Swift
Rhiannon (1975) — Fleetwood Mac, written by Stevie Nicks
Season of the Witch (1966) — Donovan
Wild Witch Lady (1973) — Donovan [not available in playlist]
Witch (2009) — The Bird and the Bee
Witch in the Ditch (1988) — Erasure
Witches’ Song (1979) — Marianne Faithful
New Wave
Spellbound (1981) — Siouxsie and the Banshees
Wicked Witch, The (2005) — Lene Lovich
Witch in the Club (2005) – Quintron and Miss Pussycat
Witch Is Witch (1996) — Gloo Girls [not available in playlist]
Alternative
And He Slayed Her (2010) — Liz Phair
Black Magic (2008) — Magic Wands
Cut-Out Witch (1996) — Guided by Voices
Demon Woman (2009) — Flight of the Conchords
My Precious (2015) — Soko
Nearly Witches (2011) — Panic! at the Disco
Sad Witch, The (1998) – Hefner
Teenage Witch (2001) — Eels
Which Witch (2015) — Florence and the Machine
Wich is Wich (2011) — Jonny
Witch (1993) — Belly [not available in playlist]
Witch’s Wand (2008) – Sloan
Witches (2011) — Low
Witches (1997) — Switchblade Symphony
Witch’s Rave (1998) — Jeff Buckley
Witch’s Song (1973) — Gong
Witch Hunt Town (2010) — Flight
Wonderful Witches and Language Meanies (2007) – Thurston Moore
Rock
Black Magic Woman / Gypsy (1970) — Santana [“Black Magic Woman” written by Peter Green (1968); “Gypsy” written by Gábor Szabó (1966)] Black Sabbath (1969) — Coven
Come to the Sabbat (1972) — Black Widow
Crimson Witch (1969) — The Moving Sidewalks
Devil Woman (1976) — Cliff Richard
Magic Man (1976) — Heart
My Girlfriend Is a Witch (1968) — October Country
Shockadelica (1986) — Prince
Sisters of the Moon (1979) — Fleetwood Mac
Strange Brew (1967) — Cream
Trick of the Witch (1986) — Poly Styrene [not available in playlist]
Voodoo (1994) — Godsmack
Voodoo Child (1968) — Jimi Hendrix
White Witch of Rose Hall (1969) — Coven
Wicked Annabella (1968) — The Kinks
Wicked Old Witch (2018) — Marky Monday
Wicked Woman (1969) — Coven
Wild Woman (2017) — Sleep Machine
Witch, The (1970) — The Rattles
Witch, The (2008) –- Clinic
Witch, The (1965) — The Sonics
Witch Hunt (1981) — Rush
Witch Queen of New Orleans (1971) — Redbone
Witch Rider (2017) — Audrey Burne
Witch Wolf (1974) — Styx
Witch’s Dance (1994) — Mercyful Fate
Witches Walk (2022) — Goatriders
Witchy Woman (1972) — The Eagles
You Must Be a Witch (1968) — The Weeds
You Must Be a Witch (2004) – Dead Moon
EDM / Electronic
Small Town Witch (2002) — Sneaker Pimps
Voodoo People (1997) — The Prodigy
Witch (2011) — Notic Nastic
Witch’s Invitation (2014) — Mili
Witches (2022) — Access One, MC Prime
Witches Briew (2017) — Katy B
Folk
Beloved Enchantress (2005) — The Moon and the Nightspirit
Roses Blue (1969) — Joni Mitchell [not available in playlist]
White Witch (2017) — Peter Gundry (instrumental)
Wicked Witch (2005) — Demons and Wizards
Witch, The (1972) – Mark Fry
Witch’s Daughter, The (2017) — Ashley Serena
Witch’s Promise (1970) — Jethro Tull
Witch’s Rune (2007) — S.J. Tucker
Witches (1990) — Cowboy Junkies
Witches Reel (2003) — Lucidian
Witches Song, The (1969) — Matt McGinn
Country
Ballad of Annie Palmer, The (1973) — Johnny Cash
J.B. Witchdance (1992) – Masters of Reality
Marie Laveau (1974) — Bobby Bare
Children’s Music
Mad Madam Mim (1963) — from the Disney cartoon movie The Sword in the Stone [not available in playlist]
Rap
Sorceress (2021) — The Bone Man
Witch, The (2004) — Insane Clown Posse
Wrong Bitch (2016) — Todrick Hall
Punk
Witch Hunt (1999) — Misfits
Rock with an Edge (Metal, Thrash, etc.)
American Witch (2006) — Rob Zombie
Angel Witch (1980) — Angel Witch
Bell Witch, The (1993) — Mercyful Fate
Bitch Witch (1981) — Venom
Black Magic (1983) — Slayer
Blood Witch (2006) — Melvins
Burn the Witch (2009) — Queens of the Stone Age
Children of the Night (2019) — Witch’s Mark
Don’t Burn the Witch (1982) — Venom
Isobel Goudie (2008) — The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Marie Laveau (2016) — Volbeat
Moonchild (1988) — Iron Maiden
Mr. Crowley (1980) — Ozzy Osbourne
Naked Witch (2002) — Danzig [not available in playlist]
19 Witches (1998) — Monster Magnet
Virgin Witch (2010) — Rob Zombie
White Witch (1980) — Angel Witch
Witch Alone, A (2019) — Witch’s Mark
Witch, The (1992) — The Cult
Witch Hunt (2007) — Kittie [not available in playlist]
Witchcraft (2010) — Pendulum
Witches (2005) — Candlemass
Witches (year?) — Secret Life
Witchtripper (2012) — Down
Yes, I’m a Witch (2007) — Yoko Ono
Atmospheric
Witch (1977) — Goblin (for the movie Suspiria)
Eccentric
Drowning Witch (1982) — Frank Zappa
I Know How to Hex You (2018) — Twin Temple
Logan Rock Witch (1996) — Aphex Twin
Waking the Witch (1985) — Kate Bush
Noise Rock
There’s Always Room on the Broom (2004) — Liars
Witch’s Promise was released in 1970 and made it to number four on the UK singles chart in the same year. Overall, it’s about a man falling in love with a witch, though her promise doesn’t end up giving him what he wants in the end.
It was a captivating sight, a bewitching performance that left me spellbound. The lyrics hinted at the power of the supernatural, the knowledge that could be gained through the ancient art of witchcraft. But there was also a sense of caution in her voice, a warning to those who dared to dabble in the dark arts. The song reminded me that with great power comes great responsibility, and that meddling with forces beyond our control could have dire consequences. In that moment, I realized that her song was more than just a piece of music. It was a glimpse into her soul, a testament to her belief in the mystical and the unknown. It showed me a side of her that I had never seen before, a part of her that was both alluring and slightly unsettling. From that day forward, I couldn't help but be drawn to her mysterious aura, her hidden depths that seemed to mirror the secrets of the supernatural. Her witchcraft inspired song not only captivated me, but it also opened my eyes to a world that I had never explored. And for that, I will forever be grateful to my sweetheart and her enchanting melody..
Reviews for "Witchy Vibes: Understanding the Witchcraft Inspired Song"
- John - 2 stars
I didn't really care for the witchcraft inspired song by my sweetheart. It just didn't resonate with me. The lyrics seemed forced and the melody was bland. I understand that it was supposed to be unique and mysterious, but it just came across as cheesy to me. I couldn't connect with the song on any level, and it left me feeling disinterested and wanting something more.
- Emily - 1 star
I was highly disappointed by the witchcraft inspired song by my sweetheart. From the title, I was expecting something captivating and enchanting, but instead, I got a dull and confusing mess. The lyrics were difficult to understand, and they didn't seem to have any coherent meaning. The music was repetitive and lacked any real creativity. It felt like a wasted opportunity, and I was left feeling frustrated and bored. Overall, it was a forgettable and underwhelming experience.
- Olivia - 2 stars
The witchcraft inspired song by my sweetheart didn't charm me at all. The song lacked depth and failed to make any emotional impact. The vocals were weak and the production felt amateurish. The witchcraft theme was poorly executed and felt forced. I couldn't connect with the song on any level, and it just left me feeling uninterested and indifferent. Overall, it was a forgettable and uninspiring piece of music.
- Michael - 3 stars
I wasn't particularly impressed with the witchcraft inspired song by my sweetheart. While it had an intriguing concept, the execution fell short for me. The lyrics were vague and lacked substance, making it difficult to fully understand the message the artist was trying to convey. The melody was catchy, but it felt repetitive and lacked innovation. I appreciate the attempt to create something unique, but it didn't resonate with me personally. It's not a terrible song, but it didn't leave a lasting impression either.
- Sarah - 2 stars
The witchcraft inspired song by my sweetheart didn't enchant me as I had hoped. The lyrics were cliché and lacked originality, making it difficult to connect with the song. The melody was forgettable and didn't do justice to the theme. It felt like a missed opportunity to create something truly magical. While the artist's intention to incorporate witchcraft into the song was intriguing, the execution fell flat. Overall, it was a mediocre and forgettable experience.