Price was a noted gourmet cook and art collector. From 1962 to 1971, Sears, Roebuck offered the Vincent Price Collection of Fine Art, selling about 50,000 pieces of fine art to the general public. Price selected and commissioned works for the collection, including works by Rembrandt, Pablo Picasso, and Salvador Dalí. He also authored several cookbooks and hosted a cookery TV show, Cooking Pricewise.
Voice-Over Intro / Voice-Over Session From Thriller
Vincent Price Lyrics
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Original voice-over session for "Thriller"
With Michael
And Vincent Price you'll also hear the
Never-before-released second verse of
Vincent's rap, written by Rod
Okay, tape's rolling any -anytime you want
Hi, this is Michael Jackson
This is Vincent Price michael Jackson is
The Thriller!
Vincent laughs do we both say it?
Say it together? "Inviting you to"
I say "inviting you to"? All right yeah okay
Any time tape's rolling
Hi, this is Michael Jackson
And this is Vincent Price, inviting you to
The Thriller!
Darkness falls across the land
The midnight hour is close at hand
Creatures crawl in search of blood
To terrorize your neighborhood
And whosoever shall be found
Without the soul for getting down
Must stand and face the hounds of hell
And rot inside a corpse's shell
The demons squeal in sheer delight
It's you they spy, so plump, so right
For though the groove is hard to beat
Yet still you stand with frozen feet
You try to run, you try to scream
But no more sun you'll ever see
For evil reaches from the crypt
To crush you in it's icy grip
The foulest stench is in the air
The funk of 40, 000 years
And grisly ghouls from every tomb
Are closing in to seal your doom
And though you fight to stay alive
Your body starts to shiver
For no mere mortal can resist
The evil of the Thriller
Can you dig it? Hmm- Ha ha hahaha
Ahahahahahahahaha! Ahahahahahahahaha
Ahahahahahahah
Hmmph, that's great fun!
Great, thank you cut okay all right!
The lyrics are from the voice-over session for the iconic song "Thriller" by Michael Jackson, featuring Vincent Price. The song is known for its spooky and thrilling atmosphere, and Vincent Price's role adds an extra layer of darkness to the narrative.
The intro sets the stage, describing the recording as a behind-the-scenes treat. It mentions the inclusion of the second verse of Vincent's rap, which was written by Rod and is being released for the first time. This sets the scene for an exclusive experience for the listeners.
The first paragraph of the main lyrics is spoken by Vincent Price and serves as an introduction to the thrilling story. It describes a dark and eerie setting where darkness covers the land and the midnight hour is approaching. Creatures are on the prowl, searching for blood to terrorize the neighborhood. It warns that those without the courage to face these horrors will be confronted by the hounds of hell and be left to rot in a corpse's shell.
The following stanzas continue to describe this terrifying scenario. The demons are delighted by the sight of their prey who stands frozen in fear, unable to escape or even let out a scream. The evil presence from the crypt extends its icy grip and the atmosphere is filled with a foul stench. Grisly ghouls emerge from their tombs, closing in and sealing the victim's doom. Despite the struggle to stay alive, the body starts to shiver, for no ordinary mortal can resist the evil that is "The Thriller".
The final lines capture the energetic excitement of the recording session. Michael asks if the phrase "Can you dig it?" should be included, and Vincent responds with laughter, expressing that the whole experience was great fun. The session comes to an end, with everyone expressing their thanks and approval of the recording.
Line by Line Meaning
Darkness falls across the land
The atmosphere becomes ominous and sinister
The midnight hour is close at hand
The time when supernatural activity is most potent is approaching
Creatures crawl in search of blood
Monstrous beings are seeking to feed on human blood
To terrorize your neighborhood
They aim to spread fear and panic within your community
And whosoever shall be found
Anyone who is discovered
Without the soul for getting down
Without the capacity to enjoy and engage with the music
Must stand and face the hounds of hell
They will confront the torments and punishments of the underworld
And rot inside a corpse's shell
Their soul will decay and be trapped within a lifeless body
The demons squeal in sheer delight
The demonic entities revel in their sadistic pleasure
It's you they spy, so plump, so right
They have spotted you, and you are the perfect target for their malevolence
For though the groove is hard to beat
Although the rhythm is irresistible
Yet still you stand with frozen feet
You remain paralyzed and unable to move despite the music's allure
You try to run, you try to scream
You attempt to flee and cry out for help
But no more sun you'll ever see
However, you will never witness daylight again
For evil reaches from the crypt
The forces of darkness extend their influence from the tomb
To crush you in its icy grip
To crush and ensnare you in its cold and merciless hold
The foulest stench is in the air
An extremely unpleasant odor permeates the surroundings
The funk of 40,000 years
A repugnant scent that represents accumulated decay over a substantial period
And grisly ghouls from every tomb
Horrible and terrifying undead beings emerging from their graves
Are closing in to seal your doom
They are approaching you, ensuring your inescapable fate
And though you fight to stay alive
Despite your desperate struggle for survival
Your body starts to shiver
Your physical form trembles with fear and trepidation
For no mere mortal can resist
Because no ordinary human can withstand
The evil of the Thriller
The malevolent power exuded by this thrilling and horrifying presence
Can you dig it? Hmm- Ha ha hahaha
Do you understand and appreciate its significance? Haha, laugh
Ahahahahahahahaha! Ahahahahahahahaha
Expressing amusement and enjoyment in a prolonged laughter
Ahahahahahahah
Continued laughter
Hmmph, that's great fun!
Expressing satisfaction and enjoyment
Great, thank you cut okay all right!
Expressing gratitude and approval for the recording session
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@Jecury
Darkness falls across the land
The midnite hour is close at hand
Creatures crawl in search of blood
To terrorize y'awl's neighbourhood
And whosoever shall be found
Without the soul for getting down
Must stand and face the hounds of hell
And rot inside a corpse's shell
The foulest stench is in the air
The funk of forty thousand years
And grizzly ghouls from every tomb
Are closing in to seal your doom
And though you fight to stay alive
Your body starts to shiver
For no mere mortal can resist
The evil of the thriller
Can you dig it?!
@shaplaakhtar3076
Michael's voice is so cute and quiet
Vincent's voice is so deep and scary
R.I.P. to both of them
@PaulieTheDude
I bet that Vincent Price wasn't aware of how much he is going to influence the whole pop culture by what he just did.
@carolynntubman1461
I'VE ALWAYS LOVE VINCENT PRICE AS AN ACTOR BUT HE'S OFF TE CHAIN WITH THRILLER RAP RIP
@dennisagra
In 2015 his voice still causes me chills.
@jackyefarias5192
Dennis Agra 2017
@salumbre365
I know. Michael Jackson's speaking voice still terrifies me every time.
@wiltra65
Felix Lizarraga
number album of all time
@lovelygoldensparrow
Felix Lizarraga Understandable. An incredibly successful person can very easily scary ppl who may not be ready,lol.
@aaronbrooks1020
His Voice Made Me Kinda Like Horror in a Funny and Fun Way.
@VinceHere98
RIP Vincent Price (1911 - 1993)
RIP Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009)
Unforgotten, always remembered...