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If you’ve never heard it, his duet of the song Common People is pretty awesome:

He did an interesting cover[1] of Elton John's Rocket Man[2] back in 78.

That cover was later remixed into this[3] piece of internet gold (IMHO).

And Shatner's cover was covered by Family Guy:

Agreed, it fits well within his range and it's IMHO a really great cover of Common People.

Even better is the live version: https://vimeo.com/714215610

Thanks! That was actually really good. His performance matches the emotions underlying the song.

Something all the covers of Behind Blue Eyes by The Who seem to miss is the slowly rising anger and frustration.

Mr Tambourine Man is pretty epic too

I have to say, the brass arrangement is pretty good - would have loved to be there when they recorded that staccato part.

and only improved by adding the Star Trek cartoon

This is very well done, thanks

I honestly thought his voice fit better for the theme of the song than the original