William's Song a Day Blog - est. September 2007

From: Mr. Spock's Music from Outer Space ; Year: 1967; Genre: Pop/Space Rock As probably most who follow the news, and like myself am a science fiction geek, Leonard Nimoy passed away at the age of 83 . Of course to us "Trekkies" he'll always also be known as the lovable and logical science officer Mr. Spock from Star Trek. He surely will be missed, but the man definitely left quite a legacy. Hear Highly Illogical on YouTube. My song pick a year ago today: The Headhunters - If You Got It, You'll Get It My song pick two years ago today: Billy Joel - Piano Man My song pick three years ago today: Pallas - Heart Attack My song pick four years ago today: Chet Atkins - Windy and Warm My song pick five years ago today: David Bowie - The Man Who Sold the World My song pick six years ago today: Dire Straits - Industrial Disease My song pick seven years ago today: Blues Image - Ride Captain Ride Picks for previous February 29ths (Leap Year Picks...

819 ( Alexander Courage - Where No Man Has Gone Before (Theme From Star Trek) ) We picked up the new Star Trek movie the other day, and I thought that it would be fun to add the theme from the original Star Trek series to my list. This is one of the more recognizable television themes in existence. The theme actually changed a bit throughout the run of the series with both the melody being sung and played instrumentally. Most are probably unaware that Gene Roddenberry wrote lyrics to this song: Beyond the rim of the starlight, my love is wandering in star flight. I know he'll find In star clustered reaches Love, strange love A starwoman teaches. I know his journey ends never. His Star Trek will go on forever. But tell him while He wanders his starry sea, Remember, Remember me. I could probably post a page of links to the various versions, covers, and parodies, but here are a few: Here is the operatic opening on YouTube. Here is the intro without vocal...