Description
The Series Soundtrack (Pyramid Records/Rhino, 1994) CD
UPC: 081227188825
MPN: R2 71888
Brand Name: Pyramid Records / Rhino Records
Overview
A Future to This Life: RoboCop – The Series Soundtrack is the official companion album to the 1994 television adaptation of RoboCop. Released by Pyramid Records in association with Rhino Records, this collection features an eclectic mix of classic rock, blues, and cinematic themes, anchored by the powerful title track “A Future to This Life”, performed by Joe Walsh (of The Eagles) and Lita Ford (The Runaways).
The album blends original contributions from legendary artists with memorable hits from the 1960s through the 1980s, reflecting the series’ fusion of futuristic storytelling and gritty realism. It stands out as one of the most distinctive soundtracks of the early 1990s, uniting rock icons such as Todd Rundgren, Dave Edmunds, Iron Butterfly, The Band, and KC & The Sunshine Band.
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD (Soundtrack Album)
- Genre: Rock / Soundtrack / Classic Rock Compilation
- Label: Pyramid Records Group, distributed by Rhino Records Inc.
- Film/Series: RoboCop: The Series (1994 TV adaptation)
- Total Duration: Approx. 40 minutes
- Release Year: 1994
- Country of Manufacture: USA
- Packaging: Standard jewel case with booklet including liner notes and artist credits
Interesting Facts
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Rock Legends Collaborate: A Future to This Life brings together Joe Walsh (The Eagles) and Lita Ford for the explosive theme song, marking a rare collaboration between two icons of 1970s and 1980s rock.
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Original Music & Classic Hits: Alongside Walsh’s new material, the soundtrack features vintage tracks such as “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” by Iron Butterfly and “Shake Your Booty” by KC & The Sunshine Band, connecting RoboCop’s futuristic world to classic pop culture.
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Cinematic Roots: The “RoboCop Overture”, performed by the Delta City Orchestra, closes the album with a dramatic orchestral flourish, paying homage to the film’s heroic origins.
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Multi-Generational Appeal: With artists spanning rock, blues, and pop genres, the album appeals to both soundtrack enthusiasts and fans of timeless rock music.
Track Listing
- A Future to This Life – Joe Walsh & Lita Ford – 3:35
- Guilty of the Crime – Joe Walsh, Frankie Miller & Nicky Hopkins – 3:26
- Fire & Brimstone – Joe Walsh – 5:01
- Chutes & Ladders – Dave Edmunds – 4:05
- Flannel Jacket – E.J. Waters – 3:50
- We Gotta Get You a Woman – Todd Rundgren – 2:52
- I Only Have Eyes for You – The Flamingos – 3:15
- Stuff Ya Gotta Watch – The Band – 2:48
- In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida – Iron Butterfly – 2:50
- Shake Your Booty – KC & The Sunshine Band – 3:04
- RoboCop Overture – Delta City Orchestra – 1:57
Publishers
© & ℗ 1994 Pyramid Records Group, Inc. Distributed by Rhino Records Inc. Pyramid Records Group, 1208 Lula Lake Road, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750, USA. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication prohibited by law.
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