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Jan 31, 2022 · 23K views 2 years ago. Here's William Shatner's famous performance of "Rocket Man" at a 1978 Science Fiction Awards Show. Shatner recorded a new version of the song in 2011 for his...
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Oct 12, 2021 · 41 subscribers. 16. 1.7K views 2 years ago. From The Science Fiction Film Awards, William Shatner’s unforgettable performance of Elton John’s “Rocket Man.” ...more. From The Science ...
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William Shatner's spoken-word version from 1978 has been widely parodied. Background [ edit ] The song was inspired by Ray Bradbury 's short story "The Rocket Man" in The Illustrated Man , about a professional astronaut whose work keeps him away from his anguished family for months at a time.
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William Shatner’s unforgettable performance of Elton John’s ‘Rocket Man’ at 1978 Saturn Awards.
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That’s when the actor hosted The Saturn Awards (essentially the Oscars for science fiction, fantasy & horror films) and “sang” a version of “Rocket Man,” the 1972 song co-written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. It’s Taupin who introduces Shatner, and Karen Black who introduces Taupin.
Jan 22, 2020 · Watch the video of Star Trek's William Shatner singing Elton John's 'Rocket Man' in a tuxedo at the 1978 Saturn Awards. This spoken-word version of the song is one of the most memorable and hilarious moments in TV history.
Apr 23, 2022 · Watch the actor perform a dramatic version of Elton John's hit song at the 1978 Saturn Awards. He jokes with CNN+ host Chris Wallace about the viral video and his musical career.