It’s one of those songs that never gets old. On this day, August 11, 1984, “Ghostbusters”, was at the top of the U.S. Billboard Singles Chart.
The song was written and performed by musician, singer, songwriter, and producer, Ray Parker Jr. “Ghostbusters” was the theme song for the iconic 1984 supernatural box office film that shares the same name. The movie was directed by Ivan Reitman and starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and Harold Ramis.
“Ghostbusters” became a massive success. The song’s catchy melody, upbeat tempo, and humorous lyrics contributed to its popularity. The song’s chorus includes the famous lines “Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!” which has become synonymous with the film. The music video for the song also featured appearances by various celebrities and characters from the film.
Ray Parker Jr. received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for “Ghostbusters.” The song’s success propelled Ray Parker Jr. further into the spotlight and remains one of the most recognized songs from the 1980s.