On Our Own (Bobby Brown song)
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| “On Our Own” | |||||
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| Single by Bobby Brown from the album Ghostbusters 2 soundtrack |
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| Released | 1989 | ||||
| Recorded | 1989? | ||||
| Genre | New jack swing | ||||
| Length | 4:55 | ||||
| Certification | Platinum | ||||
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"On Our Own" is a classic New Jack Swing song by R&B singer Bobby Brown released in 1989 for the Ghostbusters II soundtrack. It peaked at #1 and #2 on the US Billboard R&B chart and the Billboard Hot 100 respectively. It also reached #4 in the UK. Its cultural significance ranged from its strong video presence to its ability to make youngsters feel they had a certain power against ghosts if only they could break out the appropriate dance moves.
[edit] Music Video
The video features several guest appearances by celebrities including Christopher Reeve , Donald Trump , Rick Moranis, and Jane Curtin . Additionally, during the course of the video, we see scenes from Ghostbusters II, interspersed with various famous New York City locations such as the Trump Tower, World Trade Center, and Plaza Hotel.
| Preceded by "Shower Me With Your Love" by Surface |
Billboard's Hot R&B Songs number one single August 5, 1989 |
Succeeded by "Batdance" by Prince |
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