Ghostbusters
Ray Parker Jr., Ray Parker, Jr.
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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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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.
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InspirationThe song was created for the movie of the same name, "Ghostbusters".
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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.
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Video AppearanceThe music video of the song "Ghostbusters" featured cameos from multiple celebrities, including Chevy Chase, John Candy, and Melissa Gilbert.
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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.
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Oscar Nomination"Ghostbusters" received a nomination at the 57th Academy Awards for Best Original Song, but it did not win.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song is known for its catchy phrase "Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!" which has become a cultural touchstone.
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Multiple VersionsThe song was reissued in 1986, 1996 and again in 2008. In 2014, a dubstep version was released.
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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.
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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.
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Sales AchievementThe song earned Ray Parker Jr. a gold record for having sold over 500,000 copies.
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Video Game AppearanceThe "Ghostbusters" song was also used in the 2009 video game adaptation of the movie.
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