Andrew Gold Scores First No. 1 Hit With Halloween Song 15 Years After His Death

Nov 12, 2026 | 12:05 AM

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Andrew Gold, the late singer-songwriter behind the song that inspired The Golden Girls theme, has reached a new career milestone thanks to a Halloween favorite recorded three decades ago.

His song “Spooky, Scary Skeletons (Undead Tombstone Remix)” debuted at No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated November 14, 2026. The renewed popularity also sent his 1996 album Halloween Howls: Fun & Scary Music to No. 1 on the Kid Albums chart, marking his first chart-topping album on that ranking.

Originally released in 1996, “Spooky, Scary Skeletons” gained online attention in 2010 when it was paired with an animated Disney short. Electronic duo The Living Tombstone released a remix in 2013, helping the song become a recurring Halloween favorite.

Gold, who died in 2011 at age 59, previously scored hits with “Lonely Boy” and “Thank You for Being a Friend.” The latter was later covered by Cynthia Fee for the television series The Golden Girls.

His latest chart achievement introduces another chapter in a musical career that continues to reach new audiences.