One of the most comprehensive compilations for a sci-fi TV show, Who Is Dr. Who gathers a decade's worth of themes, tributes, and songs related to the long-running BBC cult favorite. Bookended by two renditions of the show's eerie theme -- the original 1964 version performed by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop and the 1973 version by Don Harper's Homo Electronicus -- the collection ranges from early-'60s novelty songs to tunes performed by the show's actors. The Go Go's (not to be confused with the mega-successful new wave band) contribute "I'm Gonna Spend My Christmas With a Dalek" and "March of the Robots," both of which combine early-'60s style novelty rock with female and Dalek vocals, recalling Joe Meek's unique fusion of sci-fi and pop. Earthlings?' "March of the Robots" and "Landing of the Daleks" mine a similar musical vein -- interestingly, the first copies of this single were banned from BBC Radio because they featured the SOS message in Morse code. Roberta Tovey, who played the young girl in the film Dr. Who and the Daleks, sings "Who's Who" and "Not So Old," while Frazer Hines, who was Jamie in the series in the late '60s, turns in "Time Traveller," "Who's Dr. Who," and "Punch and Judy Man." Jon Pertwee, the Doctor of the early '70s, contributes the similarly themed (and named) "Who Is the Doctor" and "Pure Mystery." Spooky orchestral pieces like "Dance of the Daleks," "Eccentric Doctor Who," and "Daleks and Thals" round out this unique collection, which will appeal not only to Dr. Who fans, but to sci-fi, soundtrack, and novelty music fans in general. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide