Seventy-six years ago this week were born two of the 20th century’s greatest entertainers. Though chiefly known for their work on the seminal sci-fi series “Star Trek,” William Shatner (born March 22, 1931) and Leonard Nimoy (born March 26, 1931) have also brought great, unintentional joy to the world through the gift of song. For some unknown reason Shatner and Nimoy thought they could make music and both men made several — several — albums. Shatner’s inlclude “The Transformed Man” and “Has Been,” and Nimoy’s dozen discs include the compilation “Highly Illogical.”
Here, in celebration of these legends’ misguided genius, are clips of my favorite Shatner – Nimoy tunes:
Leonard Nimoy’s “Ballad of Bilbo Baggins.” It’s a damn catchy tune.
William Shatner’s “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds.” If you don’t scrunch up your face in bewilderment, you must be tripping.
Wanna hear more? Buy Spaced Out: The Best of Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner
Live long and prosper \\//,