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  1. On This Day August 11 1984 – Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr. Hit Number One

    On This Day August 11 1984 – Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr. Hit Number One

    On this day August 11 1984, Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr. reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. Released as part of the soundtrack album for the film, the song took on a life of its own and became one of the biggest hits of the decade. Its upbeat rhythm, funky groove, and playful...
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  2. On This Day: June 8, 1984 - Ray Parker Jr. Releases Ghostbusters Theme

    On This Day: June 8, 1984 - Ray Parker Jr. Releases Ghostbusters Theme

    On this day June 8, 1984, Ghostbusters hit theaters and with it came one of the most iconic movie theme songs of all time. Ray Parker Jr.'s Ghostbusters theme would go on to top the US Billboard charts from August 11 through August 31, becoming a cultural sensation all its own. The song’s...
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