Jabez Scratch Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 If you haven't heard William Shatner (aka Capt. Kirk) sing, go download his versions of "Rocket Man" and "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds." Listening to the songs is a positively surreal experience. I cannot put into words how frighteningly bad, how surrealistically bizarre the songs sound. You will laugh humourlessly, nervously at first, then you will rub your eyes, pinch yourself, and re-establish your presence in what you think is the normal universe where you belong. You will start asking yourself philosophical and existential questions like: how can something so bad exist in the universe that I have come to understand and, more pragmatically, what the hell was Shatner thinking (read: smoking). I didn't know whether the tears pouring from my eyes when listening to "Rocket Man" were from the laughter or from some gut-wrenching reflex in the pit of my stomach that is triggered by horribly bad art. Listen with caution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 He falls in the catagory of " Cruel and unusual punishment1"- A man 60 + trying to act half his age...............bad actor, even worse at attempting to sing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschfoot Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 ---------------- On 10/9/2004 10:46:30 AM Jabez Scratch wrote: William Shatner sings ---------------- No he doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnm Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Awww come on guys give old Bill a break! He's almost as good as Bill Cosby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 You should hear Nimoy's version of "If I Had A Hammer." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meuge Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 No, what you should all watch and hear is Leonard Nimoy's "Bilbo Baggins" song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Try this link for a few laughs. http://www.clivebanks.co.uk/Shatnersings.htm Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Not something I care to indulge in anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 At work, we listened to 'Common People' on Raphsody (sp?) and it was a ******* JOKE!!! I honestly didn't understand. He was not singing, but TALKING THE SONG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middlecreekguy Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 These recordings are from the late 60`s. Maybe early 70`s. He was in his thirtys at the time. These have been treasures for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 I kinda like "star trekkin'! These are too funny, and will be a good laugh at work on Monday. I really think I am in the wrong business if these things make money. Marvel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Scratch Posted October 9, 2004 Author Share Posted October 9, 2004 ---------------- On 10/9/2004 1:21:42 PM kenratboy wrote: At work, we listened to 'Common People' on Raphsody (sp?) and it was a ******* JOKE!!! I honestly didn't understand. He was not singing, but TALKING THE SONG! ---------------- You are so right: Shatner TALKS the songs, not sings them. I've listened to the songs again and they are so damned funny. He actually starts yelling at the end of "Mr. Tambourine Man." And "Rocket Man" is positively hilarious. He's performing it at some 1970s sci-fi award ceremony. William Shakespeare/William Shatner ... coincidence? Hmmm ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 I believe ole Bill is rapping. James T. Kirk is a legend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Scratch Posted October 9, 2004 Author Share Posted October 9, 2004 I'm sorry, but I can't let this go: I always thought of "Mr. Tambourine Man" as one of those happy, hippy 60s songs, but Shatner sounds like he is literally angry at Mr. Tambourine Man -- he yells at the top of his lungs at the end of the song. Oh, man, if you need an especially good laugh, makes sure you listen to the end of the song and Shatner's yelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 I think he's a riot, and the coolest thing about him is that he can laugh with you about himself. Your mistake is in thinking he takes himself seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 There's an old album I remember called "The Golden Throats". It included Nimoy's "If I Had a Hammer" and a couple of aforementioned Shatner tunes - as well as Sebastian Cabot doing "It Ain't Me Babe". Good stuff if you need some comic relief. It's soooooo horrible, you bust out laughing uncontrollably until your sides literally hurt. Proof that a man must know his limitations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrvitalijr Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 I thought "Common People" had a certain, twisted hook. (Unfortunately, I can't get it out of my head). The horror, the horror.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleve Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Would Shatner's singing sound better on Klipschorns vs. a Bose Wave Radio? Honestly, rather than the aforementioned songs, I'd prefer to listen to Shatner's haunting rendition of "I...AM.....KIROKKK!!!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinr Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Bill Shatner should nominate for the next 'American Idol!' auditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 My fav william shatner saturday night live moment was a skit at a "trekie" convention. He breaks down and tells em all to get a life..outside of star trek,,,, They look stunned.. and they make up a quick, "That was Captain kirk reversing what he really ment kinda thing....In season 3 made up name pilot" lol... Nothing was more funny and sad at the same time. To insult your fans and destroy yourself on stage... And then make something up to cover... I once heard Steve Martin say that is why he left stand up he just got too tired doing the same act no matter how much he was making!! Be like a one hit wonder group too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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