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William Shatner, fresh from low orbit, shows off his range on new record 'Bill'

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William Shatner, fresh from low orbit, shows off his range on new record 'Bill'

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In this session we get into Shatner's new record, he shares stories from his colorful life, including a recent trip to space.

William Shatner on World Cafe

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The All Songs Considered Holiday Cruise
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The All Songs Considered Holiday Cruise

In 2018, Steve Martin, John Legend, William Shatner and more joined Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton for All Songs Considered's annual holiday extravaganza, which unfolded like a bad high school play.

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The All Songs Considered Holiday Cruise 2018
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All Songs Considered

The All Songs Considered Holiday Cruise 2018

Steve Martin, John Legend, William Shatner, Lucius and more join hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton for this year's All Songs Considered holiday extravaganza, which unfolds like a bad high school play.

The All Songs Considered Holiday Cruise 2018

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The Speak-Singing Debate: Just Sing The Damn Song!

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The Speak-Singing Debate: Just Sing The Damn Song!

Hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton come to blows over the polarizing and hard-to-define art of "speak-singing."

The Speak-Singing Debate: Just Sing The Damn Song!

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Oddest Musical Pairings
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Oddest Musical Pairings

If you've ever seen the infamous video of David Bowie's Christmastime duet with Bing Crosby, then you know musicians are capable of the most imaginative (and baffling) collaborations. On this edition of All Songs Considered we look at odd pairings, some brilliant, and some just so very, very wrong.

Oddest Musical Pairings

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Shatner, Folds Unite for 'Has Been'

Meredith Ochs reviews a new music CD by Capt. James T. Kirk, also known as William Shatner. The album, Has Been, is a funny and philosophical collaboration between the former Star Trek star and musician Ben Folds, among others.

Shatner, Folds Unite for 'Has Been'

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