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.
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