You Can't Change That - Raydio (1979) 6/3/22

Ray Parker, Jr. grew up in the late '50s and early '60s on the west side of Detroit--a great time and place to live if you wanted to be a singer/songwriter/guitarist.

In his teens, he was already performing in the house band at Detroit's famous 20 Grand Nightclub when he was introduced to a number of Motown acts, including the Spinners, who hired him for their touring band.

He later worked with Marvin Gaye and several others...and when the songwriting/production team of Holland-Dozier-Holland left Motown to start Invictus/Hot Wax Records, Ray went with them. Before long, his guitar and vocals could be heard on just about every record they released (including "Want Ads," which we highlighted back on 4/12/21, (See below.)

In 1977, Ray created the group Raydio, and in 1979, they hit the charts with a "Great Song of the '70s!" "You Can't Change That" was a lighthearted, danceable tune that went straight to the Top 10 in the US and Canada.

In fact, the song peaked at #9 on the Top 40 chart in both countries, as well as $3 on the R&B Hip-Hop Chart!

Ray later went solo, and in 1984, reached legendary status with his theme from "Ghostbusters!" (See the classic video below!)

But in 1978, Ray Parker Jr. and Raydio had already scored a "Great Song," and "You Can't Change That!"

"Ghostbusters!"

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