Examining–and reconsidering–The Rocky Horror Picture Show. At the time, it was transgressive, outrageous; but now it seems a little bit tame. And…a bit problematic, when taken in a modern context. But it's still the ultimate midnight movie, and it's still…just a jump to the left! 

Songs:

  • RHPS Cast: “There’s a Light,” from the soundtrack album
  • RHPS Cast: “The Time Warp,” from the soundtrack album
  • Tim Curry: “I Do The Rock,” from Fearless
  • RHPS Cast: “Sweet Transvestite,” from the soundtrack album
  • Frank Zappa and the Mothers: “Cheepnis,” from Roxy & Elsewhere
  • RHPS Cast: “Science Fiction Double Feature,” from the soundtrack album
  • RHPS Cast: “Hot Patootie - Bless My Soul,” from the soundtrack album
  • RHPS Cast: “Rose Tint My World,” from the soundtrack album
  • RHPS Cast: “Super Heroes,” from the soundtrack

Online Resources:

First, we want to give a warm and appreciative shoutout to the blogger Alex Mell-Taylor; we leaned heavily on their post for this chapter:    

Written by Richard Evans and Christian Swain

Produced and hosted by Christian Swain

Sound Design by Jerry Danielsen

Partners: Rock's Backpages

Voice Actors: Drew H as Alex Mell-Taylor

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