Seeking Major Tom | ||||
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Studio album by William Shatner | ||||
Released | October 11, 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
Genre | Rock, spoken word | |||
Length | 95:13 | |||
Label | Cleopatra Records | |||
Producer | Adam Hamilton | |||
William Shatner chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
Consequence of Sound | |
The Tune | (3.8/5) |
Seeking Major Tom is the fourth studio album by William Shatner. It was released October 11, 2011 in the US by Cleopatra Records. The album features many noted musicians, including Sheryl Crow, John Wetton, Patrick Moraz, Ritchie Blackmore, Alan Parsons, Peter Frampton, Warren Haynes, Nick Valensi, Zakk Wylde, Mike Inez, Chris Adler, Steve Hillage, Steve Howe, Michael Schenker, Dave Davies, Johnny Winter, Brad Paisley, Bootsy Collins, Carmine Appice, Ian Paice, and Toots.
Most tracks on the album are covers of space-themed songs.
Shatner released a music video for his version of "Bohemian Rhapsody". The New Zealand Herald labeled the video as "typically bizarre".
The album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart in America and number 147 on the Canadian Albums Chart.