On Our Own (Bobby Brown song)

"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.

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.

Track listings US 12-inch vinyl single 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 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 "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 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 Chart (1989–1990)PeakpositionCanada Retail Singles (The Record)1Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)18Italy Airplay (Music & Media) 4Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)6

Year-end charts Chart (1989)PositionCanada Top Singles (RPM)35Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)3New Zealand (RIANZ)44UK Singles (OCC)52US Billboard Hot 10019US 12-inch Singles Sales (Billboard)18US Hot Black Singles (Billboard)33

Certifications

Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesMay 30, 1989MCAUnited KingdomJuly 3, 1989JapanJuly 10, 1989Mini-CD

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