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- The song was a number 1 hit. Two months after the release of the film, "Ghostbusters" reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on Aug. 11, 1984. It stayed at the top of the chart for three weeks.
- Lindsey Buckingham almost wrote the theme. Rumour has it that the Fleetwood Mac singer and guitarist was approached to write the theme, but he passed on it.
- Parker Jr. was 'sort of retired' when he was approached to write this song. Before Ghostbusters, Parker Jr. made a name for himself with a number of hits including "The Other Woman" and "I Still Can't Get Over Loving You" but he had, according to his interview with HLN (below), "sort of retired because my parents had gotten sick."
- Clive Davis didn't want Parker Jr. to write the theme song. Davis, the founder of Arista Records, was not crazy about the idea of having his artist write the theme song for a film about ghosts.
"Ghostbusters" is a song written by American musician Ray Parker Jr. as the theme to the 1984 film Ghostbusters, and included on its soundtrack.
3 days ago · fullscreen. "Ghostbusters" is the title song from the 1984 film Ghostbusters, performed by American musician Ray Parker Jr. Often mistaken for a "one hit wonder," Parker did have an earlier US top 5 hit in 1982 with a song called "The Other Woman." However, the song in question became iconic not only for its catchy hook ("Who you gonna call?
May 19, 2024 · The song blends elements of pop, rock, and disco, creating a high-energy ambiance that perfectly complements the ghostly theme of the movie. Ray Parker Jr.’s distinct vocal style and the song’s signature guitar riff contribute to its timeless appeal.
Oct 2, 2021 · Ghostbusters: The Strange True Story Behind The Iconic Theme Song. By Owen Danoff. Published Oct 2, 2021. Link copied to clipboard. Ray Parker Jr.'s infectious and unforgettable theme for the 1984 film Ghostbusters is an iconic piece of movie history that almost wasn't.
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Feb 3, 2024 · Ray Parker Jr has written some hits in his career – with Raydio, as a solo artist, and as session player to some of greatest soul and R&B artists of all time – but mention his name in conversation and there is one track that comes up, and that’s his Ghostbusters theme song.
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Ghostbusters Lyrics: (Ghostbusters) / If there's something strange / In your neighborhood / Who you gonna call? / (Ghostbusters) / If there's something weird / And it don't look good / Who...
