The Rocky Horror Show: Original Roxy Cast (1974 Los Angeles Cast) [CAST RECORDING]

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Product Details

• Audio CD (May 12, 1989)
• Original Release Date: 1974
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: Rhino / Wea
• ASIN: B0000032AX
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #23,775 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description
25th anniversary reissue of the original Roxy cast recording of the notorious musical that inspired the cult film of the same name. New sleeve notes by Nick Drake biographer Patrick Humphries. All the classics including 'The Time Warp'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE ROXY CAST ROCKS!!!, August 24, 1999

By	Robert Lopez (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you want a CD with lots of rock n roll and tremendous belting, then THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW: ROXY CAST is just the thing you need. Beginning with the high energy "Science Fiction/Double Feature" sung by actress Jamie Donnelly (who we all know as Jan in the movie "Grease".) She has turned the infamous slow song from the movie into a rock and roll belt and growl fest. She is awesome! B. Miller and Abigale Haness play the all American couple Brad and Janet with great energy. "Dammit Janet" has turned into an up beat belt song. Now, enter Tim Curry as the ever lovable Frank-N-Furter and tears up "Sweet Transvestite" with his sultry, growling belts. This song is Tim Curry at his absolute best!! Next is the "Time Warp" which gives Bruce Scott (Riff) a chance to show off his tremendous vocal abilities with his "Jesus Christ Superstar" falsetto notes, which are simply amazing. And of course Jamie has turned Magenta's "it's so dreamy.." sequence into a sexy belting surprize. A real treat is Meatloaf as Eddie and Doctor Scott, so he definately belts his way through "..Saturday Night" and through "Eddie's Teddy" which the keys have been raised to show off Meatloaf's vocal ability. (Listen for Jaime Donnely belting "Hot Patootie" at the last few bars of the "..Saturday Night". Wowww!!!) And the most impressive song of the CD is Abigale Haness' rendition of "Toucha Touch Me." The keys have been raised so it is definately higher, and she brings a new meaning to the word belting. (It's a shame she hasn't done anything else..?..) Other cast menbers include Boni Eaton (Colombia), and Kim Milford (Rocky) who are equally talented. One of my favorite songs, and is not in the movie version is "Once in A While" which is sung by Brad. It's in this version and is a nice 50's doo-wop belt song. I can't say enough about this CD, it is a must buy. So what are you waiting for? Buy it, I promise you won't regret it if you appreciate diva belters!!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE Best Rocky Horror recording made!, October 13, 1999

By	Get What We Give (Georgia) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Far superior to the film's slicked up orchestrations of the music, the Roxy version is true to the original stage version's vision. It was done on the cheap, but with a stupendous cast of phenomenal singers.

If you were weaned on the film, you may hate this version until you listen to it a couple of times. After that, you'll never want to hear the film version again.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE ROXY CAST ROCKS!, August 24, 1999

By A Customer

If you want a CD with lots of rock n roll and tremendous belting, then THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW: ROXY CAST is just the thing you need. Beginning with the high energy "Science Fiction/Double Feature" sung by actress Jamie Donnelly (who we all know as Jan in the movie "Grease".) She has turned the infamous slow song from the movie into a rock and roll belt and growl fest. She is awesome! B. Miller and Abigale Haness play the all American couple Brad and Janet with great energy. "Dammit Janet" has turned into an up beat belt song. Now, enter Tim Curry as the ever lovable Frank-N-Furter and tears up "Sweet Transvestite" with his sultry, growling belts. This song is Tim Curry at his absolute best! Next is the "Time Warp" which gives Bruce Scott (Riff) a chance to show off his tremendous vocal abilities with his "Jesus Christ Superstar" falsetto notes, which are simply amazing. And of course Jamie has turned Magenta's "it's so dreamy.." sequence into a sexy belting surprize. A real treat is Meatloaf as Eddie and Doctor Scott, so he definately belts his way through "..Saturday Night" and through "Eddie's Teddy" which the keys have been raised to show off Meatloaf's vocal ability. (Listen for Jaime Donnely belting "Hot Patootie" at the last few bars of the "..Saturday Night". Wowww! ) And the most impressive song of the CD is Abigale Haness' rendition of "Toucha Touch Me." The keys have been raised so it is definately higher, and she brings a new meaning to the word belting. (It's a shame she hasn't done anything else..?..) Other cast menbers include Boni Eaton (Colombia), and Kim Milford (Rocky) who are equally talented. One of my favorite songs, and is not in the movie version is "Once in A While" which is sung by Brad. It's in this version and is a nice 50's doo-wop belt song. I can't say enough about this CD, it is a must buy. So what are you waiting for? Buy it, I promise you won't regret it if you appreciate diva belters!