Ray Parker Jr.'s music video for the Ghostbusters theme song included several celebrity cameos.25 Dec 2021
How long did it take Ray Parker Jr to write Ghostbusters?
Parker Jr. He only had approximately two-and-a-half days to write this song but luckily for him, "Everything just went perfectly."20 Mar 2019
Who appears in the Ghostbusters music video?
Directed by Reitman, the "Ghostbusters" music video was number one on MTV, and features cameos by celebrities Chevy Chase, Irene Cara, John Candy, Melissa Gilbert, Ollie E. Brown, Jeffrey Tambor, George Wendt, Al Franken, Danny DeVito, Carly Simon, Peter Falk, and Teri Garr.
What song is Ray Parker Jr famous for?
Ray Parker Jr.
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Where is singer Ray Parker Jr now?
Ray is currently working on composing the music for a documentary about his life. He says music still gives him the same joy it did when started back in Detroit.
What song did Ray Parker Jr write for New Edition?
Mr. Telephone Man
What happened to Ray Parker Jr and Raydio?
Solo years Raydio broke up in 1981. Parker continued with his solo career, scoring eight Top 40 hits, including the hit single "The Other Woman" (Pop No. 4) in 1982 and "Ghostbusters" in 1984.
How much money did Ray Parker Jr make from Ghostbusters song?
Ray claims he was entitled to 75% of the gross receipts produced by the song. To put this in perspective he claims the song itself accounted for more than $20 million of box office profits.30 Sept 2013
Did Ray Parker Jr infringe on Huey Lewis copyright?
Shortly after the film's release, Huey Lewis sued Ray Parker Jr. for plagiarism, alleging he had copied the melody (primarily the bassline) from Lewis' 1983 song "I Want a New Drug". The case was settled out of court in 1985 for an undisclosed sum and a confidentiality agreement that prohibited discussing the case.
How much did Huey Lewis sue for?
Huey Lewis and his people sued for $5 million.31 Oct 2013