Rocket Man - William Shatner - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Legendary actor William Shatner, famous for portraying Captain Kirk in the seminal 1960s science fiction TV show Star Trek, has carved out a parallel career for himself as a spoken-word interpreter of popular music. One of the most famous examples of this was his performance of Elton John’s 1972 hit "Rocket Man" at the 5th Annual Science Fiction Film Awards. This performance features William Shatner narrating the lyrics instead of singing them, infusing the performance with his signature dramatic style, employing changes in tone and cadence and incorporating theatrical elements such as drinking and smoking. "Rocket Man" was originally written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin and features lyrics about a lonely spaceman exploring outer space and longing for life back on Earth. William Shatner’s version has since become a cult classic. Footage from the performance was widely circulated among fans as a truly unique piece of pop culture.