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About Ghostbusters
"Ghostbusters" is a song written by Ray Parker Jr. as the theme to the film of the same name starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson. Debuting at #68 on June 16, 1984, the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on August 11, 1984, staying there for three weeks, and at number two on the UK Singles Chart on September 16, 1984, staying there for three weeks. The song re-entered the UK Top 75 on November 2, 2008, at No. 49. It was nominated at the 57th Academy Awards for Best Original Song, but lost to Stevie Wonder's "I Just Called to Say I Love You". A lawsuit, regarding Parker's plagiarism of Huey Lewis and the News's song "I Want a New Drug", resulted in Lewis receiving a settlement. The drums used in this song are the famous LinnDrum drum machine effects, which had its samples heavily edited to give the song both a serious and eerie feeling at the same time.more »
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- 1998
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GhostbustersIf there's something strange in you neighborhoodWho you gonna call? (ghostbusters)If there's something weirdAnd it don't look goodWho you gonna call? (ghostbusters)I ain't afraid of no ghostI ain't afraid of no ghostIf you're seeing things running through your headWho can you call? (ghostbusters)An invisible manSleeping in your bedOh, who you gonna call? (ghostbusters)I ain't afraid of no ghostI ain't afraid of no ghostWho you gonna call? (ghostbusters)If you're all alonePick up the phoneAnd call ghostbustersI ain't afraid of no ghostI hear it likes the girlsI ain't afraid of no ghostYeah yeah yeah yeahWho ya gonna call? (ghostbusters)If you've had a dose of a freaky ghost babyYou better call, ghostbustersLemme tell ya something, bustin' makes me feel goodI ain't afraid of no ghostI ain't afraid of no ghostDon't get caught alone no noGhostbustersWhen it comes through your doorUnless you just want some moreI think you better call (ghostbusters)Who ya gonna call? (ghostbusters)Who ya gonna call? (ghostbusters)I think you better call ghostbustersWho ya gonna call? (ghostbusters)I can't hear youWho ya gonna call? (ghostbusters)LouderGhostbustersWho ya gonna call? (ghostbusters)Who can ya call? (ghostbusters)Who ya gonna call? (ghostbusters)
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Ray Parker Jr.
Ray Erskine Parker, Jr. (born May 1, 1954) is an American guitarist, songwriter, producer and recording artist. Parker is known for writing and performing the theme song to the motion picture Ghostbusters, for his solo hits, and performing with his band Raydio as well as Barry White. more »
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Written by: Ray Parker Jr.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, RAY PARKER JR DBA RAYDIOLA MUSIC
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"Ghostbusters" was written and performed by Ray Parker Jr. This iconic song was released as a single in 1984. |
InspirationThe song was created for the movie of the same name, "Ghostbusters". |
PopularityUpon its release, the "Ghostbusters" song quickly climbed up the ranks and hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100, staying there for three weeks. |
Video AppearanceThe music video of the song "Ghostbusters" featured cameos from multiple celebrities, including Chevy Chase, John Candy, and Melissa Gilbert. |
ControversyThe song was subject to a lawsuit by Huey Lewis who claimed that Parker Jr. plagiarized his song "I Want a New Drug". They settled out of court. |
Oscar Nomination"Ghostbusters" received a nomination at the 57th Academy Awards for Best Original Song, but it did not win. |
Cultural InfluenceThe song is known for its catchy phrase "Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!" which has become a cultural touchstone. |
Multiple VersionsThe song was reissued in 1986, 1996 and again in 2008. In 2014, a dubstep version was released. |
Live PerformanceRay Parker Jr. performed the song at the opening of the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards, making it a significant part of pop culture history. |
LegacyToday, "Ghostbusters" remains incredibly popular and has been featured in various films, T.V. shows, and commercials. It is regarded as Ray Parker Jr.'s biggest hit. |
Sales AchievementThe song earned Ray Parker Jr. a gold record for having sold over 500,000 copies. |
Video Game AppearanceThe "Ghostbusters" song was also used in the 2009 video game adaptation of the movie. |
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