Added: Sep 13, 2007
From: basetapes
Duration: 5:12
William Shatner sings Elton John and Bernie Taupin's "Rocket Man" at the 1978 Science Fiction Awards show. Shatner is introduced by Taupin. Why post this again? This is a first generation (higher quality) copy of the clip with improved audio, also includes the introduction of Taupin by actress Karen Black.
Channel: Entertainment
Tags: black high karen man quality rocket shatner taupin
Rating: 4.86 (919 ratings) Views: 312024' favoriteCount='2718 Comments: 25
Gsterrr Says:
Nov 22, 2008 - That's not a cigarette he's smoking. It's a hog leg joint.
roosterbooster198 Says:
Nov 22, 2008 - Oh God, I love this so much. It's demented. I love the way Shatner randomly emphasises words - "I'm. Not. The. MAN they think I am at HOME". I genuinely think it's excellent. It's a moving song about a man who lives a secret life and is misunderstood and underestimated by those around him. When the multiple Shatners appear they represent different facets of a complex man. The carefree Shatner who appears at the end is an absolute joy. Excellent song, wonderful performance. He is the king of cool
isafos Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - What an amazing actor.
randi503 Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - 1:01 lol!
davetokes93 Says:
Nov 24, 2008 - oh yeah that's the good stuff
manictigger Says:
Nov 25, 2008 - What the hell kind of joint was Shatner smoking? that wasn't a regular cigarette. LOL
chillisguy Says:
Nov 25, 2008 - I love the part where he says, "in fact it's cool as hell" also the drunk shanter is funny
ConcreteWomble Says:
Nov 25, 2008 - the underappreciated creative genius that is Bill Shatner
suckerdwsp316 Says:
Nov 25, 2008 - hey this is an amazing performance from over 30 years ago. anybody who doesnt appreciate it doesnt understand its significance. yeah its funny and weird, but thats why we're all watching it, thats why family guy paid homage to it, and thats why ken dashow from new york's #1 classic rock station Q104.3 called it the worst performance of a classic song he's ever come across.
gurneyH1 Says:
Nov 25, 2008 - 4.01 THAT is the best dance i have EVER SEEN i thought i was going to have a coronary!!!
HansomArdvark Says:
Nov 25, 2008 - Hahaha, that's singing? Shatner is the man
katfuz Says:
Nov 25, 2008 - oh no. hahaha. was that suppose to be a joke?
TritoneMcgee Says:
Nov 25, 2008 - Buy his albums! They're fuckin awesome!
backboneintact Says:
Nov 26, 2008 - I AM MOIST!
jjns06 Says:
Nov 26, 2008 - Science Fiction Awards???
StevoH1983 Says:
Nov 26, 2008 - As soon as it hits 4mins it becomes the best thing ever!
MimeSex Says:
Nov 26, 2008 - All I have to say... LMAO
ClarkyKnowsBest2 Says:
Nov 27, 2008 - Dammit Jim! You're a captain not a singer. lol
Stylefree83 Says:
Nov 29, 2008 - this is better audio?
basetapes Says:
Nov 29, 2008 - the original had tons of hum and tape hiss. So, yes this is better audio.
alltowner Says:
Nov 29, 2008 - I like drunk shatner the best.
XomIntcTgT Says:
Nov 30, 2008 - William Shatner is the coolest man alive. I love him. NOT in a a Gay way! not that there is anything wrong with that. He is just so cool.
kuyaipe88 Says:
Nov 30, 2008 - Hold on...I'm 33 years old, and this is the first time I'm seeing this video??? So many wasted years...
hood954 Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - homophobe. stop overcompensating its ok to be a faggot you gaybo
FlyingGold Says:
Nov 22, 2008 - for the people who say he's just reading words: he is supposed to sound cool,relaxed and must not care. that's why stewie thinks that that's the good stuff of being cool.