It’s got to be hard to be an artist these days, everything you’ve ever done is now being unearthed and put online. Those odd music videos you did to support the songs that didn’t become hits, well they are now on VEVO. It’s gotten to the point where anyone can research you’re entire career with a few clicks on Google. This allows me to go all ‘Jon Gruden’ on some forgotten music videos from Ray Parker JR. Yes, that guy who sang the “Ghostbuster’s” theme. While everyone knows the song, they really should know the terrific pantomime he provided.
Ray was a true talent. Ray could draw you in, no matter what the subject. Ok, The subject was about love. It’s always about love… or ghosts. Just look at his eyes. It’s like Ray is singing to you and you only.
First let’s examine
Ray Parker, Jr. – I Still Can’t Get over Loving You
This is to sell you on the fact Ray Parker JR can not in fact “Can’t Get Over You”. Where the heck is he anyway? What is with this office? And what are these vases supposed to represent? His insides from holding in the emotion?
The point that says; “This you I’m singing about means YOU!” He could be singing to anyone. I’m watching the video, so the point must’ve been for me. Does this make the song about me? I didn’t know we were in love. Of course, the you could be for YOU! (the reader) and if that’s the case… I’m hurt Ray Parker would cheat on me – ON ME.
Wait rape, huh? This song actually is kind of dark isn’t it. Without the music, this is even more upsetting.
It’s like I’m a voyeur in the story that is Ray Parker’s love life. Those eyes… If you aren’t seduced by now, you will never be. And that’s as damaging as whatever the thing is falling in the background.
What starts out as Ray Parker recreating Robert Stack’s “Unsolved Mystery” Segments turns into a Hulk Hogan point at a frightened lady.
Another Jheri curled singer with a statue head. Lionel Richie taught him well.
Ray Parker, Jr., Raydio – A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
We start with what appears to be Ray Parker stalking a training tutorial video
Why are you pointing at me again?
This song is like he’s responding to the rape lyric sounding guy in the last song.Is he giving me this advice? Fine I’ll treat a girl right. I’ve never seen a guy with more self-confidence. I wish I was that confident.
Who is this guy on the ladder making wait? I bet it’s his friends who are going to recreate Journey’s “Separate Ways” Video after this video shoot.
This guy may be the most self-confident guy ever. No woman is able to resist the charm of Ray. It doesn’t even matter that she is apparently doing some sort of work on her legal pad.
Ray Parker is now able to dispense love advice to two random people at a bar. He’s basically Dr. Phil. He’s a Dr. Phil who doesn’t have any of Phil’s traits.
AND RAY GETS ANOTHER GIRL! I’m willing to accept him as my new king.
Ray Parker, Jr. – Girls Are More Fun
This starts with Ray Parker being chased out a building for some reason. It’s probably for trying to tell all the staff who he is. It’s not that they don’t know, it’s just they don’t care.
And while on the run, Ray stumbles into a dance aerobics class. This allows Ray to peep on all the girls and do a synchronized dance. I wasn’t ready for Ray Parker to start dressing like AC Slater.
Hide the children! We got pelvic thrusting!
Ray ends up being sucked into the Ozzie Smith “Simpson’s” vortex.
And ends up in a Chinese field? What the hell was that about?
And back in the city. He can’t even hold back his smile while running.
OMG! WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING. The illuminate has got another entertainer in a dress. THE GOGGLES…THEY DO NOTHING!
Ray Parker, Jr. – Let Me Go
Nothing to get excited about here, just Ray Parker eye screwing the camera.
Ray Parker Jr. – I Don’t Think That Man Should Sleep Alone
Nothing is more seductive than showing how damn nice your place is.
It’s almost like “Yeah Baby, I’m sad. I’m really sad”
It’s like he’s singing to me again. Fine, I’ll sleep over Ray.
Acting at it’s finest.
Did that cold hearted girl hang up on Ray Parker?
Oh Dear Lord. Run… And don’t look back.
