That paragon of acting talent has once again stormed the recording studio to produce another album. And it's a double-CD!
Here is the album write-up:
With a career that spans over 5 decades, Canadian-born actor William Shatner has become an instantly recognizable star of stage and screen whose vocal delivery, primarily in his performance as the square-jawed Capt. James T. Kirk , is...AS...iCONic...as it is... LEGENDARY. The versatile Shatner has also brought his unique interpretive talents to the music world as well, first in 1968 with the cult favorite The Transformed Man and later in 2004 with Has Been. Now Shatner has returned to familiar territory - space - in this wildly inventive concept album featuring brand new recordings of Shatner's much celebrated speak-sing delivery on a host of classic rock favorites and other space-themed songs. With guest appearances by an all-star cast of rock legends, Seeking Major Tom is sure to be one of the most talked about releases of 2011! Features distinctive interpretations of classic, intergalactic anthems by David Bowie, Queen, Deep Purple, Elton John, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath and more! Includes guest appearances by Steve Hillage, Steve Howe, John Wetton, Edgar Froese, Dave Davies, Warren Haynes, Carmine Appice, Michael Schenker, Patrick Moraz, Bootsy Collins, Zakk Wylde, Sheryl Crow, Ritchie Blackmore & Candace Night, Ian Paice, Johnny Winter, Lyle Lovett, Steve Miller, Peter Frampton and more!
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Seeking Major Tom promo video http://youtu.be/KVI79PmIzFE
Track list:
1. "Space Trucking" (Deep Purple) [ft. Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice and Johnny Winter on guitar]
2. "She Blinded Me With Science" (Thomas Dolby) [ft. Bootsy Collins on bass and Patrick Moraz (ex-Yes and Moody Blues) on keyboards/synth]
3. "In a Little While" (U2) [ft. Manuel Göttsching from Ash Ra Tempel on guitar]
4. "Empty Glass" (The Tea Party) [ft. Michael Schenker (UFO/Scorpions) on guitar]
5. "Lost in the Stars" (Frank Sinatra version) [ft. Ernie Watts on saxophone]
6. "Twilight Zone" (Golden Earring) [ft. Warren Haynes (Gov't Mule/Allman Brothers) on guitar]
7. "Space Cowboy" (Steve Miller) [ft. Brad Paisley on guitar and vocals]
8. "Rocket Man" (Elton John) [ft. Steve Hillage (ex-Gong member) on guitar]
9. "Space Oddity" (David Bowie) [ft. Ritchie Blackmore (ex-Deep Purple) on guitar and Alan Parsons on keyboards]
10. "Spirit in the Sky" (Norman Greenbaum) [ft. Peter Frampton on guitar]
11. "Bohemian Rhapsody" (Queen) [ft. John Wetton (Asia) on bass and vocals]
12. "Silver Machine" (Hawkwind) [ft .Wayne Kramer (MC5) on guitar and Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge/Rod Stewart) on drums]
13. "Major Tom" (Peter Shilling) [ft. The Strokes' Nick Valensi and Zakk Wylde on guitar and and Mike Inez (Alice In Chains) on bass]
14. "Learning to Fly" (Pink Floyd) [ft. Edgar Froese (Tangerine Dream) on guitar and keyboards]
15. "Mr. Spaceman" (The Byrds) [ft. Dave Davies (The Kinks) on guitar]
16. "Iron Man" (Black Sabbath) [ft. Zakk Wylde on guitar and vocals]
17. "Planet Earth" (Duran Duran) [ft. Steve Howe (Yes) on guitar]
18. "Walking on the Moon" (The Police) [ft. Toots (Toots & the Maytals) on vocals]
19. "Mrs. Major Tom" [female guest vocals TBA]
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