Ghostbusters

Ray Parker Jr.

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. 


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2011
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Ghostbusters
If there's something strange in you neighborhood
Who you gonna call? (ghostbusters)
If there's something weird
And it don't look good
Who you gonna call? (ghostbusters)

I ain't afraid of no ghost
I ain't afraid of no ghost

If you're seeing things running through your head
Who you gonna call? (ghostbusters)
An invisible man
Sleeping in your bed
Who you gonna call? (ghostbusters)

I ain't afraid of no ghost
I ain't afraid of no ghost

Who you gonna call? (ghostbusters)
If you're all alone
Pick up the phone
And call ghostbusters

I ain't afraid of no ghost
I hear it likes the girls
I ain't afraid of no ghost
Yeah yeah yeah yeah

Who ya gonna call? (ghostbusters)

If you've had a dose of a freaky ghost baby
You better call, ghostbusters

Lemme tell ya something, bustin' makes me feel good

I ain't afraid of no ghost
I ain't afraid of no ghost

Don't get caught alone no no

Ghostbusters

When it comes through your door
Unless you just want some more
I think you better call (ghostbusters)

Who ya gonna call? (ghostbusters)
Who ya gonna call? (ghostbusters)

I think you better call ghostbusters

Who ya gonna call? (ghostbusters)

I can't hear you
Who ya gonna call? (ghostbusters)

Louder
Ghostbusters

Who 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.
Inspiration
The song was created for the movie of the same name, "Ghostbusters".
Popularity
Upon 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 Appearance
The music video of the song "Ghostbusters" featured cameos from multiple celebrities, including Chevy Chase, John Candy, and Melissa Gilbert.
Controversy
The 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 Influence
The song is known for its catchy phrase "Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!" which has become a cultural touchstone.
Multiple Versions
The song was reissued in 1986, 1996 and again in 2008. In 2014, a dubstep version was released.
Live Performance
Ray Parker Jr. performed the song at the opening of the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards, making it a significant part of pop culture history.
Legacy
Today, "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 Achievement
The song earned Ray Parker Jr. a gold record for having sold over 500,000 copies.
Video Game Appearance
The "Ghostbusters" song was also used in the 2009 video game adaptation of the movie.

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