If you haven’t seen William Shatner perform Elton John’s ‘Rocket Man,’ you haven’t experienced true song butchery. First, listen to, and appreciate John’s version. Listen a couple times if you haven’t heard it before. Then, when you’re ready, steel yourself, then douse yourself in the lighter fluid and flames that is Shatner singing.
Yes, this is the same version covered by Stewie Griffin on Family Guy.
For something truly amazing, check out this version by Todd Taylor. He also does a version of ‘Stairway to Heaven.’
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