On Our Own (Bobby Brown song)
1989 single by Bobby Brown
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"On Our Own" is a song by American singer Bobby Brown from the soundtrack of the 1989 Columbia motion picture Ghostbusters II. It was released as a single on May 30, 1989. It peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles chart for one week and at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks. Outside the US, it reached number one in Canada and New Zealand and became a top-five hit in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
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| Single by Bobby Brown | ||||
| from the album Ghostbusters II | ||||
| Released | May 30, 1989 | |||
| Recorded | March-April 1989[1] | |||
| Genre | New jack swing[2] | |||
| Length | 4:55 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
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Music video
The video was filmed in May 1989 and released in June. The video features several guest appearances by celebrities including Jane Curtin, Malcolm Forbes, Iman, Sally Kirkland, Rick Moranis, Joey and Marky Ramone of the Ramones, Christopher Reeve, Nona Hendryx, Lori Singer, Doug E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane and Donald Trump. Additionally, there are scenes from Ghostbusters II, interspersed with New York City locations such as the Trump Tower, World Trade Center, and Plaza Hotel.[citation needed]
Track listings
- US 12-inch vinyl single[3]
- A1. "On Our Own" (extended club version) – 6:29
- B1. "On Our Own" (radio edit) – 4:53
- B2. "On Our Own" (instrumental) – 4:37
- European 12-inch vinyl single[4]
- A1. "On Our Own" (extended club version) – 6:29
- B1. "On Our Own" (7-inch version) – 4:15
- B2. "On Our Own" (instrumental) – 4:37
- UK CD single[5]
- "On Our Own" (7-inch version with rap) – 4:31
- "On Our Own" (instrumental) – 4:37
- "On Our Own" (12-inch version) – 6:29
- Australian 7-inch vinyl single[6]
- A. "On Our Own" – 4:15
- B. "On Our Own" (with rap) – 4:30
Personnel
- Bobby Brown – lead vocals, rap
- L.A. Reid – drums, percussion
- Babyface – keyboards, backing vocals
- Kayo – synthesized bass
- Donald Parks – Fairlight programming
- Daryl Simmons, Melvin Edmonds, Kevon Edmonds, Keith Mitchell – backing vocals
- Louil Silas Jr. – executive producer
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[32] | Silver | 200,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[33] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||