Let’s do the “Time Warp” again… but this time, with a twist. Cult classic and midnight movie experience The Rocky Horror Picture Show is turning 50 as of this Halloween season and, to celebrate, there’s a landslide of live screenings and limited edition collector’s items for fans to enjoy and amass, including a special spoken word album that turns the entire film on its head!
Reimagining the Richard O’Brien‘s outrageous soundtrack, The Rocky Horror Picture Show Like You’ve Never Heard It Before! features dramatic readings of the timeless tunes — narrated by the original cast.
Patricia Quinn, playing her character of Magenta, reads song lyrics with spooky fervor.
Also featuring the talents of Barry Bostwick (aka, Brad Majors) and Nell Campbell (Columbia), this audible spin on the cult classic shouldn’t be passed up if you call yourself a true Rocky Horror fan. Part of the album was even recorded at Abbey Road Studios!
Quinn comments, “I cannot thank you all enough for the joy you have given me through what is now known as the Rocky Horror phenomenon — the longest running film in cinema history, now celebrating 50 years! I hope this contribution adds to that joy.”
Produced by Scott Stander and out now via all digital outlets as of October 1st, this expressive audiobook (of sorts) stands as a testament to the power behind the film itself. “While out to dinner during our 2024 Tour,” Stander says, “I asked Pat to recite her favorite lyric from the movie. After hearing it with such emphasis and seeing the direct impact it had on her, I knew a spoken word album needed to reach the masses. I was elated to have Richard O’Brien’s blessing to produce it and was equally thrilled to have Barry and Nell join in. I hope it has the same impact on everyone as it did me.”
This special edition keepsake is also available for purchase on CD and blood-red vinyl, with signed physical copies sold at all stops on the The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spectacular Tour; just head to the merch booth in your city to pick up yours today! For more information or to order now, visit the links below or the Stander Group website.
Track listing
SIDE 1
- 1. Science Fiction / Double Feature
- 2. Dammit Janet – Barry Bostwick
- 3. Over at the Frankenstein Place
- 4. Time Warp
- 5. Sweet Transvestite
- 6. Sword of Damocles
- 7. I Can Make You A Man
- 8. Hot Patootie (Bless My Soul)
- 9. Once In A While – Barry Bostwick
SIDE 2
- 1. Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me
- 2. Eddie’s Teddy – Nell Cambell
- 3. Planet, Schmanet, Janet
- 4. Rose Tint My World – Nell Campbell
- 5. Don’t Dream It, Be It
- 6. Wild and Untamed Thing
- 7. I’m Going Home
- 8. Super Heroes
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