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Doctorin' The Tardis / What Time Is Love?

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OK, there was the group Dalek I Love You, which I haven't heard yet, but it took the Timelords, a.k.a. the Kopyright Liberation Front, a.k.a. the Jams short for Justified Ancients of MuuMuu (taken from Robert Anton Wilson and Robert Shea's The Illuminatus Trilogy, to take the 1980 version of the Doctor Who theme, incorporate harder drums, a rhythm taken from Gary Glitter's "Rock And Roll Part 2," and some Dalek dialogue taken from the 1975 story Genesis Of The Daleks, where they tell their creator Davros, "We obey no one. We are the superior beings!" before turning him into toast. This single went straight to the top of the UK charts in 1988. Also included in the song is the wheezing and grinding sound of the TARDIS, courtesy of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. A wailing siren predominating in parts of the song is clearly meant to be from the Jams' police car, named Ford Timelord. This is the album version of "Doctorin' The TARDIS."

The 12" mix clocks in at 8:11 and includes extended instrumentation of both the theme, and Dalek dialogue.
The Daleks' "Exterminate" and "We obey no-one. We are the superior beings" get the rap and scratch treatment. Even Davros, the creator of the Daleks, can be heard, screaming "YOU WILL OBEY ME!" to which the Daleks said "We obey no one."

Also included here is the original version of the KLF's instrumental "What Time Is Love," which sounds like an early 90's techno number, and with keyboards sounding like Lords Of Acid's "Take Control" and sans the heavy techno beats.

The next is another album cut. "Gary In The TARDIS" is like the previous number, except with Gary Glitter vocals, with chants for Gary, and Gary asking, "Well, did you miss me? (YEAH!) Do you love me? (YEAH!) Do you want to touch me? (YEAH YEAH YEAH!)" References to three of his songs are included, one being "the leader of the gang" and "do you want to touch me" "rock and roll" and both are mixed in with mention of the TARDIS. The Dalek still says his lines from Genesis.

The instrumental of "Doctorin' The TARDIS" is different from the single and extended versions. It focuses more on the theme music and the windy sound effects and computerized bleeps.

Mostly recommended for fans of the original Jams album and for Dr. Who fans who wanted to hear the extended version.

The song "Doctorin' the Tradis" by The Timelords(aka The JAMs aka The KLF) combines the music of Gary Glitter's "Rock and Roll Part 2" with the TV theme of the BBC's Dr. Who. The song was a Number One hit in the U.K., but only managed to reach #66 on the U.S. charts. There are four mixes of the song here. The first one is the original 7 inch single version. The second one is the 12 inch dance remix version. The third one guest stars Gary Glitter himself. And the fourth version is an instrumental remix. One other song is included, which is "What Time is Love?". This song was a Top Five hit in the U.K., but stalled at #57 on the U.S. charts. "Doctorin' the Tardis" is a great fun song, especially if you are a Dr. Who fan.

This is really several versions of the same song, with one additional track that sounds like chase music added on.

As a Doctor Who fan, I wanted to own the music that I've heard at the conventions, and the low price on this CD was enough to get me to buy it. The tremendous mixing of Doctor Who theme music, voice selections from the Daleks, and a great rock and roll hit make this one of the most amazing themes ever recorded, and it captures the high-speed, rollicking sense of adventure from vintage 70's Doctor Who. Great sound, a great sense of nostalgia, and great music for Who parties, conventions, or driving through Chicago on Thanksgiving Day.

I love driving to this. It turns heads, everyone wants to know who it is.

It may be relatively unknown here in the US , But Dr Who is a big deal in the UK , enough that tunes like this one are generated and can even become top 20 hits . I have been a big fan of Dr Who all my life so I couldn't be any happier with this Cd the songs on it . My transaction and ease of purchase on the Amazon web site are the biggest / best reason for my continued use of the service . I listen to my Cd at least twice a day , & will listen to it for years to come .

This is the ultimate CD for Dr Who fans. Perfect for late night driving, be it through the city or on the highway. Throw that giant scarf around your neck, crank the stereo and blast across the galaxy!

This CD is commonly seen at Conventions at Dealers tables. I myself owned one over 5 years ago. But it was swiped by a fan of the KLF, not Doctor Who. Luckily the replacement copy is priced just right here at Amazon.com. If you are a Doctor Who fan, this CD is a must.

Clearly two groups will be interested in this album: Doctor Who fans (and who isn't these days with the new series going into it's fourth year), and 80's British club culture fans (and certainly there are more than a couple of us that Raved).

This is the "album" that marked the end of the commercial exploits of the KLF/JAMM, and so the publicity goes it's the million pounds they got from sales of this that they burned. Long out of original print, non-British companies have had the rights to continue distribution, but it is a vanishing artifact.

Of course, there was no actual TV episode where a Dalek spoke, "Loads of money".

The stadium/anthem/glam title track will appeal to high-brow and low-brow, and indeed for those wishing to peer into another time or culture, this is an easy ticket in. Bouncy and pounding, interesting, but in the end appeals to those smaller sub-communities over the long term.

Still, a 5-star from this Doctor Who/Rave fan.

It's a fun single. Kind of the archetype for this brand of music, minus the track with Gary Glitter.

Another smash on the dance floor by those 2 brilliant Scottish Lads known as KLF and/or the JAMs. Combining "Blockbuster", the theme from Dr. Who, and "Rock & Roll Pt. 2" (Gary Glitter's version) into a Dalek-stomping, TARDIS-trashing, Gallifrey-gnashing tour de force, be it on the club floor, your car's player, or motoring sedately up the M1 (NOT!!!). The PERFECT introduction to the divine madness that was the JAMs/KLF. Get two for the Holidays.