Like J-Lo, Miley Cyrus and Kevin Bacon, many TV and movie stars of years past have tried their hand at becoming a double-threat entertainer by putting out a record.1 In my time (the 80s), these include such esteemed thespians as Bruce "John McClane" Willis, Don "Crockett" Johnson and Eddie "Axel Foley" Murphy.
However, prior to these gentlemen was a little-known actor by the name of Leonard Nimoy, who made his own attempt at a singing career.2 With the release of The Hobbit: Part 1: An Unexpected Journey, I thought I’d remind everyone that while we all do silly things when we’re young, once it’s on the Interweb, it never goes away, so think of this as a cautionary tale before you post those pictures of your most recent trip to Vegas on Facebook.3
Please have your therapists forward a "referral fee" to me, care of CSTM.
A special thanks to one my kinmates from The Osgiliath Guard (Elendilmir) for reminding me of this clip’s existence (no names here, but you know who you are).
- Some of you will remember what those are, but for the rest of you, a record is a vinyl disc with grooves cut into it. When placed on a turntable and spun at 33, 45 or 78 revolutions per minute, a needle can "read" the grooves and then play sounds through a speaker or stereo system. ↩
- William Shatner also tried his hand at "singing" with his classic album "The Transformed Man", which features (among other things) his rendition of "Mr. Tambourine Man". ↩
- How can one person ruin all of his geek cred in one fell swoop? ↩
December 7, 2012 at 8:17 am
I’d swear Merric sang a couple lines from this on the most recent show.
December 7, 2012 at 8:39 am
If I had a pre-existing condition from watching this clip years ago, can I still apply a referal fee to CSTM?
December 7, 2012 at 8:58 am
And yet all those attempts at a music career, even Shatner’s, are preferrable to a certain j bieber.
December 7, 2012 at 10:01 am
It should be noted that Spock and the Biebs have the same number of Grammy nominations (2) and wins (0).
December 7, 2012 at 9:49 am
I was wondering if we would see this old gem before the 14th
December 7, 2012 at 3:30 pm
I waited until there were more comments before I deleted Draculetta’s duplicate comment; we can’t have a thread with 13 comments in it.
December 8, 2012 at 9:08 pm
Thanks
not sure why it quadrupled post that.. I only sent it once.. I swear 
December 7, 2012 at 10:21 am
what a hoot! made me chuckle… heh heh
ya know .. he isnt that bad, its all those hipsters juking along with him makes me want to get a gun….
and no one is as bad as clint eastwood in paint your wagon
December 7, 2012 at 10:34 am
Part of this clip is in the Lords of the Rhymes – Black Riders.
December 7, 2012 at 11:06 am
I like how it changes from “living color” to black and white. This is from Malibu U in 1967. Star Trek came out in 1966. Nimoy was already well known when this song came out, at least by the Trekie followers. I think this is one of Nimoy’s best songs he came out with. Of course Shatner was a musical genius!
December 7, 2012 at 11:30 am
I have used this clip as torture for newer LOTR fans. I love it.
And my therapist already knows I actually have an LP consisting entirely of Mr. Nimoy singing. I still have it. Just don’t have a device to play it on. My son is very grateful :p
Did you know he made 5 albums!
December 7, 2012 at 11:37 am
Heaarrrtbeeeeat! I’m lookin’ for a heaarrrrtbeeeeeat!
One of my favorite guilty pleasure songs ever.
December 7, 2012 at 11:51 am
Ahh!!! My eyes!!!! My ears!!! make it stop… make it stop!
December 7, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Well, I wanted to respond with Shatner’s cover of the Guns n Roses song “You will be mine”, but I can’t find it on Youtube. So this will just have to do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xktMwAZDcKE
December 7, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Post Traumatic Spock Disorder is now officially added to my patient file. Thank you so much.
December 7, 2012 at 2:22 pm
I adore Leonard Nimoy, but this was certainly not the best decision he’s made, lol.
I remember way back when the Hobbit was just a rumor, Nimoy was briefly listed as a potential candidate for the voice of Smaug. Or rumored to be, something like that – my poor little brain can’t remember that far back ;p
December 7, 2012 at 3:16 pm
The bass saxophone solo sells it.
December 7, 2012 at 6:16 pm
I always cringe when I watch this…
December 8, 2012 at 8:57 am
I hope Peter Jackson was taking notes.
December 8, 2012 at 3:36 pm
The bravest little hobbit of them all!
December 8, 2012 at 6:30 pm
This disturbs me
December 9, 2012 at 8:11 pm
Mind=blown