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The Mixtape: Richard O'Brien

16:00 pm on 26 March 2022

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On the Mixtape today is someone very special. Writer, singer, musician and creator of the Rocky Horror Picture show, Richard O'Brien is celebrating his 80th Birthday this weekend and he celebrates it with us by talking about his favourite singers and playing his favourite songs.

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Richard's picks from his favourite singers are:

Otis Redding – I’ve been loving you too long

Ike and Tina Turner – River Deep Mountain High

Ray Charles – Georgia On my Mind

Chet Baker – I Get Along Without You Very Well

The Carpenters – We’ve Only Just Begun

Julie London – Cry Me A River

Peggy Lee – Lady Is A Tramp

Shirley Bassey – Goldfinger