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Okay, what's the William Shatner "Rocket Man" video?

At the 1978 'Science Fiction Awards,' broadcast on independent channels that Fall I think, was a one-shot event hosted by Shatner and some other folks. It was broadcast on Ch 11 in NYC and I remember watching it with my brother and dad (I was 10 years old.)

Anyway about 1/2 way through the show, Elton John's songwriter is introduced and he says a few words, and introduces host William Shatner with an "interpretation" of 'my Rocket Man,' as Bernie said.

Shatner proceeds to 'interpret' Rocket Man in the strangest way, more as the spoken word rather than singing a song. It's really mind blowing and words can't describe it, though those who have seen it will never forget it.

Anyone who wants a video of the 5 minute clip (and who can't find it online, though I am certain it must be online by now), just Freepmail me and I'll be happy to dub it to vhs for you, if you like, just for cost of the tape and postage.

I have dedicated part of my life to spreading the word on this mind blowing 'interpretation' of Rocket Man. :-)

http://www.themusicrevolution.com/images/rocketman.rm

My video is longer and a bit better quality but this online version is ok for those curious.