Ray Parker Jr.'s Ghostbusters is one of the most iconic movie songs of all time, but the Ghostbusters 2 soundtrack managed to outdo it.
Ray Parker Jr.'s "Ghostbusters" is a beloved and iconic part of the franchise, but a song from a Ghostbusters sequel is secretly the better track. The original Ghostbusting anthem had the movie public singing "who you gonna call?" in the summer of 1984, with the song topping the charts for three weeks while Ivan Reitman's movie sat atop the box office. "Ghostbusters" has remained the franchise's defining track, with Parker Jr.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT When it came time to develop a soundtrack for Ghostbusters 2, the success of Parker Jr.'s original anthem all but ensured greater emphasis would be placed on the sequel's music. When it released in 1989, Ghostbusters 2 featured original music from Run-D.M.C., Oingo Boingo, Elton John, and more, but most notably Bobby Brown, who was then at the top of his popularity.
"Ghostbusters" has that great "who you gonna call?" hook, but it is also overplayed and somewhat repetitive. "On Our Own," meanwhile, boasts a selection of fun classic movie song staples, with Brown's signature vocals charmingly recapping the story of Ghostbusters 2. It might not be as seamlessly integrated into Ghostbusters 2 as Parker Jr.
"On Our Own" Typifies Ghostbusters 2's Underrated Status Ghostbusters 2 has a reputation for being one of the more disappointing sequels ever made, grossing less than the original film while also receiving a less enthusiastic response from critics at the time of its release. Reitman's follow-up has plenty of issues, but there is still much to love.
"On Our Own" also exemplifies Ghostbusters 2's continued status as an underrated sequel. While undoubtedly a hit at the time, arriving at the zenith of Brown's popularity, it continues to be eclipsed by Parker Jr.'s track and by the cultural imprint of the first Ghostbusters movie - much like the sequel the song belongs to. Both are worth revisiting, even if "who you gonna call?" is unlikely to be toppled as the franchise's defining anthem.
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