William Shatner is a Canadian actor, best known for playing Captain James T. Kirk in "Star Trek" but he's also released a lot of records over the years. Some are original tunes, many are covers, but he brings personality to each track. And many are pretty good - much better than expected every time. This track is one he did with Henry Rollins on the 2004 album, "Has Been". The song is hilarious, imo, and I still love it.

 

COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "In the Congo" by The Bongos

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "In the Congo," a live version of which will be released May 23 on "The Shroud of Touring: Live in 1985" on CD only on JEM Records.

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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...5/8/25

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from May 6-12, 2025

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Blessing" by Brielle Brown

 

MORE NEWS

The Music Box at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa presents The Allman Betts Band with special guest Mattie Schell

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Music Box at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa presents The Allman Betts Band with special guest Mattie Schell on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Showtime is 8:00pm.

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North to Shore Festival presents Third Eye Blind and Stars at NJPAC

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Billy Walton Band releases "Knife In My Back" single

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Glen Burtnik Talks About Revisiting the Music of Styx at The Basie

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Steampunk Alchemy Fest Returns to Morris County in June

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

McCarter Theatre Center presents Béla Fleck, Antonio Sánchez, and Edmar Castañeda

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents the all-star trio of Béla Fleck, Antonio Sánchez, and Edmar Castañeda, performing on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. This is a WXPN Welcomes event. Showtime is 7:30pm.

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The Vogel presents Carbon Leaf

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Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Donna the Buffalo

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Newton Theatre presents The Last Waltz featuring The THE BAND Band