BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)

Subject: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: Bagpuss
Date: 27 Jul 04 - 05:56 AM

I never thought I would contribute to the number of Shatner threads on this site, but I saw this and couldn't resist sharing it.

William Shatner, aided and abetted by Ben Folds, singing Pulp's "Common People


Hope the link works. If not, you can find it on Neil Gaiman's journal - the entry for July 26th 04

Subject: RE: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: el ted
Date: 27 Jul 04 - 05:58 AM

What is this Bill Shitner fixation on mudcat? Is he canadian?

Subject: RE: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: CarolC
Date: 27 Jul 04 - 10:56 AM

Yes. He's Canadian.

Subject: RE: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: ToulouseCruise
Date: 27 Jul 04 - 11:07 AM

We Canadians have a fine tradition of excellent performers:

William Shatner
Alex Trebek
Theodore Tugboat
a little squirrel that stole the change for the paper boy

makes me proud, I'll tell ya!

Brian

Subject: RE: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: GUEST,Bob Dylan
Date: 27 Jul 04 - 11:07 AM

I had the worst professional experience of my life trying to make a studio album with William Shatner. The man is devoid of musical talent, but carries on like he was Elvis or something. He should be flipping burgers or selling life insurance in Omaha.

Subject: RE: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: Little Hawk
Date: 27 Jul 04 - 11:15 AM

With all due respect, Bob...(cos I think you are the greatest)...I must disagree with your assessment of William Shatner. He is probably the greatest talent that Canada has ever produced and he transcends the normal boundaries of what we term "Art", taking personal creativity into undreamt of realms of expression and nuance.

I am deeply grateful to Bagpuss for the link! All I can say is, "Wow!" What an awesome recording! Shatner has once again shattered all previous standards and seamlessly moved into the field of postmodern music with his bold and piquant rendition of "Common People". He says so much that this reviewer was rendered simply breathless upon hearing the recording for the first time.

Subject: RE: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: ToulouseCruise
Date: 27 Jul 04 - 11:45 AM

I agree with you, LH... but can you imagine the burgers he would be able to make? All of those interplanetary species with lettuce and
tomato, let alone the cooking tips from those Vulcans who are well
known for their gastronomic talents....

Subject: RE: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: Little Hawk
Date: 27 Jul 04 - 12:57 PM

That's true. He's an expert on the techniques of the backyard barbecue. He could take burger flipping into a whole new dimension. I guess Dylan, in his usual manner, has hit on a deeper truth in what appeared on the surface to be merely a sarcastic putdown of Shatner.

Subject: RE: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: GUEST,Anne Croucher
Date: 27 Jul 04 - 07:07 PM

Of course, those of us who have read the whole Hitchikers' Guide to the Universe series know that Elvis really IS flipping burgers and singing in his own Burger Bar on an interplanetary/dimensional way station even now -

Anne

Subject: RE: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: Peace
Date: 27 Jul 04 - 09:08 PM

Uh, Bob, I have been a fan of yours for about forty years. You have crossed a very black line with that remark. You may have DONE a Victoria's Secret commercial, but she told Shatner what that secret IS. Jealousy becomes you not.

If GS reads this, Be Blessed
If Amos reads this, Be Breast

Subject: RE: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: Amos
Date: 27 Jul 04 - 09:11 PM

I think Pene Azul could easily enough write a little Java routine that would detect the "Shatner" string in any submitted post and instantly deleted the entire thread. Imagine what that would do to tighten things up around here!!

A

Subject: RE: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: Peace
Date: 27 Jul 04 - 09:15 PM

Bill is one of our fine exports along with Joni Mitchell, Michael J Fox, Shania Twain but unfortunately not yet our House of Commons.

Subject: RE: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 28 Jul 04 - 12:50 PM

I'm following this thread with close attention. Thank you for your wonderful comments.











Watch it, Bob.


(William shatner chanelling through Ellenpoly while she stepped out for a burger.)

Subject: RE: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: Peace
Date: 28 Jul 04 - 07:40 PM

. . . and Lorne Greene.

Subject: RE: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: Cluin
Date: 28 Jul 04 - 11:31 PM

...and poutine.

Subject: RE: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: ToulouseCruise
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 01:14 PM

... and double-doubles.

Subject: RE: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: GUEST,US-centric
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 01:40 PM

double-doubles?

Subject: RE: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: Peace
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 11:49 PM

Tim Horton's coffee with two sugar and two cream.

Subject: RE: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: Little Hawk
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 05:08 PM

That's TRUE! The Victoria's Secret girl DID tell Shatner what the secret is, and that's why he's got that big, dumb grin on his face. Our William has always been devastating to the fair sex.

Amos, they would never dare to do that. Never.

Subject: RE: BS: This belongs in non music (Shatner)
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Oct 04 - 09:43 PM

they would never dare to do that