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What
a GREAT album this is !
Shatner wrote down thoughts and stories on his life, and Ben Folds turned
them into lyrics and music. Shatner's oration is distinctive and funny and
sad and gripping. And the music is great.
Lot's
of musical talent here.. Joe Jackson, Ben Folds, Adrian Belew (King
Crimson) with background sounds, Aimee Mann, Matt Chamberlain, Henry
Rollins, Jon Auer, Brad Paisley.
Favorite songs so far:
Common People, with Joe Jackson and Shatner dueting. GREAT song. Song of
the year.
It Hasn't Happened Yet, Ben Folds and Shatner -- meloncholy, great lyrics,
great song
You'll Have Time -- Shatner and Ben Folds; Joe Jackson on piano; Matt
Chamberlain on drums (on most of the album)
That's Me Trying -- Shatner with Ben Folds and Aimee Mann; pretty music;
sad song. How he blew off his daughters through the years.
What Have You Done -- Really really sad and moving song, on Shatner's wife
who drowned.
Has Been -- Great song. Rips the critics. "What you say your name is?
Jack. Never done jack."
Album of the year.
Song of the year.
Best lyrics too. Do they have an award for that?
Not the Grammy's but some other organization that gives out awards that
mean something.
Who needs awards just buy the album.
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