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Ray Parker Jr.
Guitarist/songwriter/producer Ray Parker Jr. had hits as Raydio (the million-selling "Jack and Jill," "You Can't Change That"), Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio ("Two Places at the Same Time," "A Woman Needs Love [Just Like You Do]"), and Ray Parker Jr. (the number one R&B and pop gold single "Ghostbusters"), and he co-wrote hit songs for Rufus and Chaka ...
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Soundtrack (91 credits)
Soundtrack (91 credits)
Britain's Got More Talent
(TV Series) (performer - 3 episodes, 2015 - 2018) (writer - 3 episodes, 2015 - 2018)
- Episode #12.3
(2018)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
- Episode #10.12
(2016)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
- 2015: Live Semi-Final 3
(2015)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
Good Morning Britain
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2018) (writer - 1 episode, 2018)
- Episode dated 27 February 2018
(2018)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
¿Dónde estabas entonces?
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode, 2018) (writer - 1 episode, 2018)
- 1984
(2018)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
Stranger Things
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2017) (writer - 1 episode, 2017)
- Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak
(2017)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters") / (writer: "Ghostbusters")
Superstore
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2017) (writer - 1 episode, 2017)
- Sal's Dead
(2017)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
2017
Ghostbusters: Station 6
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Pilot
(2017)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters")
2016
Tähdet, tähdet
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Elokuvamusiikki
(2016)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters")
The X Factor
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes, 2009 - 2016) (performer - 2 episodes, 2016)
- Live Show 4: Fright Night Week
(2016)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
- Live Results Show 3
(2016)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters") / (writer: "Ghostbusters")
- Episode #6.19
(2009)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
Lorraine
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2016) (writer - 1 episode, 2016)
- Episode dated 28 October 2016
(2016)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes, 2015 - 2016) (performer - 1 episode, 2016)
- Blake Lively/Rachel Maddow/Good Charlotte
(2016)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters" (uncredited), "You Can't Change That" (uncredited), "Jack and Jill", "A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)" (uncredited)) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" (uncredited), "You Can't Change That" (uncredited), "Jack and Jill", "A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)" (uncredited))
- Queen Latifah/Sam Rockwell/Something Rotten!
(2015)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
2016
Pencilmation
(TV Series short) (music - 1 episode)
- Ghostbusters
(2016)
... (music: "Ghostbusters")
2016
Ghostbusters
(performer: "Ghostbusters" - as Ray Parker, Jr.) / (writer: "Ghostbusters", "Ghostbusters (I'm Not Afraid)", "Get Ghost", "Saw It Coming" - as Ray Parker, Jr.)
Britain's Got Talent
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2016) (writer - 1 episode, 2016)
- 2016: Auditions 5
(2016)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
2016
Hired Gun
(Documentary) (performer: "Ghostbusters", "Jack and Jill") / (writer: "Ghostbusters", "Jack and Jill")
Mike & Mike
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2015) (writer - 1 episode, 2015)
- Episode dated 30 October 2015
(2015)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris
(TV Mini-Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2015) (writer - 1 episode, 2015)
- Kelly Ripa
(2015)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters") / (writer: "Ghostbusters")
2015
Scandal
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Heavy Is the Head
(2015)
... (writer: "You Got the Love" - uncredited)
2015
The Monday Beast
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Batman V Superman
(2015)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters")
One Hit Wonderland
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode, 2015) (writer - 1 episode, 2015)
- St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion) by John Parr
(2015)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters") / (writer: "Ghostbusters")
2015
The Last Man on Earth
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Alive in Tucson
(2015)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
A to Z
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2014) (writer - 1 episode, 2014)
- E Is for Ectoplasm
(2014)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters") / (writer: "Ghostbusters")
The Big Bang Theory
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2014) (writer - 1 episode, 2014)
- The Focus Attenuation
(2014)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
2014
About Last Night
(performer: "Ghostbusters (Instrumental Version)") / (writer: "Ghostbusters (Instrumental Version)")
EastEnders
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2013) (writer - 1 episode, 2013)
- Episode dated 31 October 2013
(2013)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
2013
Average Consumer
(TV Series short) (writer - 1 episode)
- Why They Should Not Make "GhostBusters 3"
(2013)
... ("Just Call The XGB (Main Title)") / (writer: "Ghostbusters")
2013
All Access: Mayweather vs. Guerrero
(TV Mini-Series) (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
2013
Amachan
(TV Series short) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Dai 2 shû: Ora, Tôkyô sa kaeritaku nê Part 2
(2013)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
- Dai 2 shû: Ora, Tôkyô sa kaeritaku nê Part 1
(2013)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
2013
30 Rock
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- A Goon's Deed in a Weary World
(2013)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
Phelous & the Movies
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2012) (writer - 1 episode, 2012)
- The Real Ghostbusters: X-Mas Marks the Spot (The Ghostbusters Kill Christmas)
(2012)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters") / (writer: "Ghostbusters")
Animal Practice
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2012) (writer - 1 episode, 2012)
- The Two George Colemans
(2012)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters") / (writer: "Ghostbusters")
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes, 2008 - 2012) (writer - 2 episodes, 2008 - 2012)
- The Gang Recycles Their Trash
(2012)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
- The Gang Solves the Gas Crisis
(2008)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters (Theme)" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters (Theme)" - uncredited)
2006-2011
Dancing with the Stars
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Round Seven
(2011)
... ("Theme from Ghostbusters") / (writer: "Theme from Ghostbusters")
- Round 8: Halloween Week
(2006)
... ("Ghostbusters Theme") / (writer: "Ghostbusters Theme")
Hawaii Five-0
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2011) (writer - 1 episode, 2011)
- Ka Iwi Kapu
(2011)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters") / (writer: "Ghostbusters")
2011
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode #20.26
(2011)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
- Episode #20.21
(2011)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
Castle
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2011) (writer - 1 episode, 2011)
- Demons
(2011)
... (performer: "GHOSTBUSTERS" - uncredited) / (writer: "GHOSTBUSTERS" - uncredited)
Some Jerk with a Camera
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2011) (writer - 1 episode, 2011)
- Halloween Time at Disneyland
(2011)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters") / (writer: "Ghostbusters")
Nostalgia Critic
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes, 2009 - 2011) (writer - 2 episodes, 2009 - 2011)
- Revenge of the Commercials
(2011)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters Theme" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters Theme" - uncredited)
- Casper
(2009)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
2011
Camping paradis
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Un fantôme au paradis
(2011)
... (writer: "Ghost Busters")
2010
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode #2.163
(2010)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
- Episode #2.70
(2010)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters")
Memòries de la tele
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2010) (writer - 1 episode, 2010)
- Episode #4.25
(2010)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters") / (writer: "Ghostbusters")
The Simpsons
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes, 2002 - 2010) (performer - 1 episode, 2002)
- Boy Meets Curl
(2010)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
- Tales from the Public Domain
(2002)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
2010
Gonger II
(TV Movie) ("Ghostbusters (Ghostbusters Theme Song)") / (producer: "Ghostbusters (Ghostbusters Theme Song)") / (writer: "Ghostbusters (Ghostbusters Theme Song)")
All Star Family Fortunes
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2009) (writer - 1 episode, 2009)
- Episode #3.13
(2009)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
2008
Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts: Creating 'The Real Ghostbusters'
(Video documentary short) (writer: "Ghostbusters")
2008
He Slimed Me! The Green World of Slimer and 'The Real Ghostbusters'
(Video documentary short) (writer: "Ghostbusters")
2008
Something Strange in Your Neighborhood: The Creatures of 'The Real Ghostbusters'
(Video documentary short) (writer: "Ghostbusters")
2008
Who You Gonna Call? The Heroes of 'The Real Ghostbusters'
(Video documentary short) (writer: "Ghostbusters")
2008
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Amy Adams/Vampire Weekend
(2008)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
2007
Eddsworld
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Halloween Special
(2007)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters")
The Angry Video Game Nerd
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2007) (writer - 1 episode, 2007)
- Ghostbusters: Conclusion
(2007)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
2006
Doctor Who
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Army of Ghosts
(2006)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
Undercover
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2005) (writer - 1 episode, 2005)
- Die Geisterjäger
(2005)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters") / (writer: "Ghostbusters")
2004
Freddy vs Ghostbusters
(Short) (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" (uncredited), "Ghostbusters")
Ed
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2002) (producer - 1 episode, 2002) (writer - 1 episode, 2002)
- Things to Do Today
(2002)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters") / (producer: "Ghostbusters") / (writer: "Ghostbusters")
2000
Night Fever
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #4.5
(2000)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters")
Pop Up Video
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1998) (writer - 1 episode, 1998)
- Movie Magic 1: Movie Theme Songs
(1998)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters") / (writer: "Ghostbusters")
1986-1991
The Real Ghostbusters
(TV Series) (writer - 72 episodes)
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Street
(1991)
... (writer: "GHOSTBUSTERS")
- Attack of the B-Movie Monsters
(1991)
... (writer: "GHOSTBUSTERS")
- Not Now, Slimer!
(1991)
... (writer: "GHOSTBUSTERS")
- The Treasure of Sierra Tamale
(1991)
... (writer: "GHOSTBUSTERS")
- The Magnificent Five
(1990)
... (writer: "GHOSTBUSTERS")
Cheers
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1990) (writer - 1 episode, 1990)
- Loverboyd
(1990)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
1990
Perfect Strangers
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- A Blast from the Past
(1990)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited)
1989
Ghostbusters II
(performer: "Ghostbusters") / (producer: "Ghostbusters") / (writer: "Ghostbusters")
1986
Quicksilver
(performer: "One Summer Day/Dueling Bikes") / (producer: "One Summer Day/Dueling Bikes")
1985
The 57th Annual Academy Awards
(TV Special documentary) (performer: "Ghostbusters") / (writer: "Ghostbusters")
1985
Fame
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Heart of Rock 'N' Roll II
(1985)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters")
1985
La bola de cristal
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.17
(1985)
... (performer: "Ghostbusters")
Solid Gold
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1985) (writer - 1 episode, 1985)
- Episode #5.20
(1985)
... (performer: "Jamie") / (writer: "Jamie")
1984
Ray Parker Jr.: Ghostbusters
(Video short) (performer: "GHOSTBUSTERS") / (writer: "GHOSTBUSTERS")
1984
Knight Rider
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Knights of the Fast Lane
(1984)
... (writer: "Ghostbusters")
1981
Fort Apache the Bronx
(performer: "It's Time to Party Now") / (writer: "It's Time to Party Now")
1978-1979
The Midnight Special
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode #7.30
(1979)
... (writer: "You Can't Change That", "Jack and Jill", "Hot Stuff", "More Than One Way to Love a Woman")
- Episode #6.27
(1978)
... (writer: "Jack and Jill")
Top of the Pops
(TV Series) (writer - 6 episodes, 1976 - 1978) (performer - 4 episodes, 1978)
- Episode dated 10 August 1978
(1978)
... (performer: "Is This a Love Thing?")
- Episode dated 20 July 1978
(1978)
... (performer: "Is This a Love Thing" - as Raydio) / (writer: "Is This a Love Thing" - as Raydio)
- Episode dated 8 June 1978
(1978)
... (writer: "(Bringing Out) The Girl in Me")
- Episode dated 18 May 1978
(1978)
... (performer: "Jack and Jill" - as Raydio) / (writer: "Jack and Jill" - as Raydio)
- Episode dated 27 April 1978
(1978)
... (writer: "Jack and Jill")
1978
American Bandstand
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #21.24
(1978)
... (writer: "Jack and Jill")
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