'Ghostbusters' by from the album Released May 1984 Recorded 1983 Length 4: 06 Ray Parker Jr. Singles chronology 'Woman Out of Control' (1984) ' Ghostbusters' (1984) 'Jamie' (1984) 'Woman Out of Control' (1984) ' Ghostbusters' (1984) 'Jamie' (1984) soundtrack singles chronology ' Ghostbusters' (1984) Ghostbusters1984 ' (1989) 1989 ' Ghostbusters' is a song written by as the theme to the starring, and. Debuting at #68 on June 16, 1984, the song reached number one on the on August 11, 1984, staying there for three weeks, and at number two on the on September 16, 1984, staying there for three weeks.

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The song re-entered the on November 2, 2008, at No. 49. It was nominated at the for, but lost to 's '. Contents. Background According to Parker, he was approached by the film's producers to create a theme song for the film, though he only had a few days to do so and the film's title seemed impossible to include in any lyrics. However, when watching television late at night, Parker saw a cheap commercial for a local service that reminded him that the film had a similar commercial featured for the fictional business.

This inspired him to write the song as a pseudo-advertising jingle that the business could have commissioned as a promotion. Claims to have been approached to write the Ghostbusters theme based on his successful contribution to Harold Ramis's (the song '). He turned down the opportunity as he did not want to be known as a soundtrack artist. He mentions this on the 'Words & Music' interview disc. Music video The music video for the song was directed by the same director as the Ghostbusters film, and produced by Jeffrey Abelson. It features a young woman, played by actress Cindy Harrell, who is haunted by a portrayed by Parker, roaming a nearly all-black house interior with vibrant designs outlining the sparse architectural and industrial features until the woman finally calls the service.

Mar 6, 2016 - By 1980, the group was called Ray Parker, Jr. And Raydio; this only lasted around a year before Parker left Raydio to go out on his own. 'A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)' was off the last Raydio LP of the same name, and the success of the song and album likely encouraged Ray Parker, Jr. Music video by Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio performing A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do).

It also contains footage from the film and features cameos from many celebrities of the day, including, and; all of whom exclaim the song's 'Ghostbusters!' Chase appears again after Garr, but chokes on his cigarette when he tries to exclaim 'Ghostbusters!' ; Franken also pops up in the house before the separately framed cameos begin. The video concludes with Parker and the stars of the film, in full Ghostbuster costume, dancing down the streets of. The Ghostbusters also perform the same dance in the closing credits to the cartoon series as well as in a trailer for the 2009. Lawsuit When the theme song of was released, sued and Ray Parker Jr. For plagiarism, stating that Parker's song was too similar to Lewis' '.

Lewis had been approached to compose the main theme song for the film. The three parties out of court. Details of the settlement (specifically, that Columbia Pictures paid Lewis a settlement) remained confidential until 2001, when Lewis commented on the payment in an episode of 's. Parker subsequently sued Lewis for breaching confidentiality. Personnel.

–, bass, synth, drums. Charles Green - saxophone.

Brian Fairweather - guitar. synth. harp. Don Peake - music editor for film.

Steve Hallquist/Ray Parker, Jr. engineering and mixing In popular culture The song is referenced in both the films and the cartoon series. The song appears in. It is played fully in the end credits of the game (on the, and versions), and on the Cross Menu Bar screen when a user is on the disc icon for more than 3 seconds. The series parodied the song in a 2015 sketch in which Ray Parker Jr. Advertises a CD box set, Ray Parker Jr.'

S Greatest Hits, consisting of theme songs he wrote and unsuccessfully submitted for other movies, all done with the combination of literal lyrics and uptempo music of 'Ghostbusters'. In 2016, released a remix of the song, called 'Bustin', which featured on his album. The song is used in the second episode of ' second season when the main characters dress as the Ghostbusters for Halloween.

Track listing 7': Arista / ARI 8391 (US), ARIST 580 (UK) Side one. 'Ghostbusters' - 3:46 Side two. 'Ghostbusters' (Instrumental) - 4:07. The slightly longer instrumental version contains two extra sections with additional instrumentation, which aren't present in the vocal version.

One of these sections gives the song a proper ending, unlike the vocal version which fades out. Autocad blocks free cars. 12': Arista / ARIST 12-580 (UK) Side one.

'Ghostbusters (Searchin' for the Spirit)' - 5:27 Side two. 'Ghostbusters (Dub Instrumental Version)' - 5:33 12' Promo: Arista / ADP-9223 (US) Side one. 'Ghostbusters' (Extended Version) - 6:08 Side two. 'Ghostbusters' (Dub Version) - 5:35. 'Ghostbusters' (Short Version) - 4:03 3' CD: Arista / A10D-142 (Japan). 'Ghosbusters' - 4:09.

'Ghostbusters (Instrumental)' - 4:12 Charts and certifications. Weekly charts Chart (1984–85) Peak position Australia 2 Austria 8 Belgium ( Flanders) 1 Canadian 6 Canadian 1 Canadian 1 France 1 Germany 4 4 Italy 8 Netherlands 4 Netherlands 5 New Zealand 2 Norway 2 Chart 1 Spain 1 Sweden 2 Switzerland 3 UK Singles 2 U.S.

Billboard 9 U.S. Billboard 6 U.S. Billboard 1 Chart (2005) Peak position U.S. Billboard 46 Chart (2006) Peak position U.S. This section does not any. Unsourced material may be challenged and.

(June 2017) 'Ghostbusters' by from the album Released September 9, 1996 Length 3: 35 The Rasmus, Teja Kotilainen The recorded a of the song which is included on their debut album and album, both from, as well as their compilation album. The Rasmus official website described the cover as: The idea of having to Ray Parker's 'Ghostbusters' in a different interpretation on the EP came about when the boys joked and shouted 'Who you gonna call?

Ghostbusters' to each other. This song is the only cover song Rasmus ever made. All other songs are in their own production. Mickael Turtle version 'Ghostbusters' by Released 2005 Length 2: 26 singles chronology ' Ghostbusters' (2005) 'Super Freak' (2006) ' Ghostbusters' (2005) 'Super Freak' (2006) In 2005, the original song was covered by the animated character, reaching No. 5 in on December 3, 2005, and No. 23 in on January 15, 2006. Track listing. 'Ghostbusters' (radio edit) — 2:26. 'Ghostbusters' (extended club original mix) — 5:07.

'Ghostbusters' (who's that remix long voix) — 6:15. 'Ghostbusters' (extended club instrumental mix) — 5:07. 'Ghostbusters' (Who's that remix long dub) — 6:12. Mickael The Turtle - Teaser Video. Fall Out Boy singles chronology ' (2015) ' Ghostbusters (I'm Not Afraid)' (2016) ' (2017) ' (2015) 'Ghostbusters (I'm Not Afraid)' (2016) ' (2017) singles chronology 'This is For My Girls' (2016) This is For My Girls2016 'Ghostbusters (I'm Not Afraid)' (2016) Ghostbusters (I'm Not Afraid)2016 'Ghostbusters (I'm Not Afraid)', a version of the song by American band, featuring recording artist, was released on June 23, 2016, off the film's remake motion picture original soundtrack, which was released on July 15, 2016.

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Track listing No. Title Length 1. 'Ghostbusters (I'm Not Afraid)' 3:07 Walk the Moon version Another cover version of the song appears on the soundtrack album to the reboot film. Unlike the very different song first released by Fall Out Boy and Missy Elliott, 's version is much closer to the original song. Charts Chart (2016) Peak position (Official Charts Company) 70 Dacia version In 2018, which is usual to release with and people singing as they see them, released a spot for one of its models, the, accompanied by the song, in an instrumental version, but with people in funny singing 'Go, Duster!' When in the standard song the chorus says 'Ghostbusters!' See also.

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