What Surprising Musical Talent Did William Shatner Possess?

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William Shatner, famously known for his role in Star Trek, possesses a surprising musical talent that has garnered attention over the years. His performances, including a Christmas album and a rendition of "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," have become cult favorites, often eliciting mixed reactions from audiences. Leonard Nimoy, another Star Trek icon, also ventured into music, with notable performances like "Bilbo Baggins." The discussion highlights the unexpected nature of their musical careers, showcasing Shatner's unique style and the humorous reception of his work.

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  • Familiarity with William Shatner's filmography and cultural impact.
  • Understanding of Leonard Nimoy's contributions to music and pop culture.
  • Knowledge of the significance of parody and humor in musical performances.
  • Awareness of the influence of television commercials on music popularity.
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  • Explore William Shatner's discography, focusing on his albums and notable tracks.
  • Research Leonard Nimoy's musical projects and their reception in popular culture.
  • Investigate the role of parody in music, particularly in performances by actors.
  • Analyze the impact of television commercials on the promotion of musical artists.
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Fans of classic television, music enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intersection of pop culture and humor will benefit from this discussion. It provides insights into the unexpected musical talents of iconic actors and their cultural significance.

BoulderHead
I never knew, but after listening I can truthfully say that this material is for the faint of hearing! :surprise: :biggrin:

Oh, ye Trekkies, if your ears can stand the strain then listen as the king of overactica outwits a couple of songs;

http://www.clivebanks.co.uk/Shatnersings.htm

Leonard Nimory works some LOTR magic, too! :-p
 
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I heard him sing on a priceline commercial. He's really bad.
 
WOW! I was talking about this not too long ago, but I didn't know that anything of this existed any longer.

I am pretty sure that Shatner also put out a Christmas Album one year. :smile:

Really I've got to hand it to him, Shatner has done some really daring things. I recently watched a movie staring Shatner called The Succubus, all about a female demon that posesses men, in that succubusian sort of way, all done in Esperanto. Now that took some cojones!

Bilbo Baggins by Nimoy was a favorite whacko song when I was a young teen. It was a regular on Dr. Demento.
 
and Boulderhead, would you please keep your eye still!

Tsu has been staring at the computer with her head bobbing around for hours now.
 
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Thought I'd gut all of those comments in favor of a link to some funny videos;

http://www.candlelightdreams.com/videos/

Under the Commericials heading is a very funny EDS Cat Herding Commercial. I had not seen it before this morning but television viewers in the US may have. It's worth downloading IMHO.
 
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I remember seen an ad about 6 years ago about a Shatner and Nimoy CD on Space channel. After the annoncer said this is rare blah blah, they had to add "this is not a joke" and you hear it 2 more time during the ad.
 
An old buddy had his "clearing out" music. It was what he would play at the end of a party to get people out of his house. Shatner's "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" was one of the most effective. The only problem was the occasional diehard trekkie would stay to listen to it. Then he had to switch to "Mr. French Speaks Dylan".

Njorl
 
Clever man make music with many airhorns attached to his body (allow time for the video to load);

http://www.hugi.is/hahradi/bigboxes.php?box_id=51208&f_id=681
 
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LOL, you guys never heard William "The Golden Throat" Shatner singing before? I remember hearing his version of Mr. Tambourine Man in the 80's. I thought it was a joke, but I guess he was serious.
 
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"The Golden Throat"

It has been a new experience for me. I was a fan (without the atic) of the television series and had no ideo this material existed. Don't forget to check out that musical Frenchman while you're here, it's great stuff. :smile:

Porky Pig singing Blue Christmas;
http://www.blueyze.com/bluechristmas.html
 
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