Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters

Ray Parker Jr.'s song "Ghostbusters" is one of the most iconic tracks of the 1980s and was created specifically for the 1984 film of the same name. Its sound combines funk, pop, and electronic elements, giving it a fun and supernatural feel, perfect for the film's tone. The lyrics function like a television commercial offering a ghost-catching service, hence the famous question "Who you gonna call?" which is answered with the iconic "Ghostbusters."

Ray Parker Jr. composed the song in a very short time after being inspired by a late-night commercial he happened to see, which gave him the idea of ​​presenting the song as if it were an advertising jingle. Thanks to its catchy rhythm and unforgettable chorus, the song quickly became a worldwide hit, reaching number one on the US music charts and appearing constantly on MTV thanks to its video full of celebrity cameos.

Over the years, a controversy arose because the band Huey Lewis and The News claimed that the main riff sounded too similar to their song "I Want a New Drug," which ended in a private settlement between the two parties. Despite this, "Ghostbusters" remains the definitive song of the franchise and an essential piece of pop culture, used every Halloween and remembered by several generations, even by people who never saw the original film.