William Shatner to release 'Shatner Claus - The Christmas Album'

Five years ago I saw William Shatner perform an amazing concert at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano in support of his outstanding Ponder the Mystery album (you can read my review of the show here). Now comes work the famed actor-director-writer is set to release a full-length holiday album this fall! Here is what we know so far about Shatner Claus - The Christmas Album, which comes out October 26, 2018...

This will be Shatner's first-ever Christmas album, and it will be available on both audio CD and limited-edition red vinyl. In addition to Shatner's leading role, the LP will feature a star-filled lineup that includes Henry Rollins, Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Judy Collins, Brad Paisley, Rick Wakeman (Yes), Iggy Pop, Todd Rundgren, guitar great Elliot Easton (The Cars), bluesman Joe Louis Walker and more!

William Shatner performing at The Coach House
on Oct. 25, 2013. Photo: Kelly A. Swift

Shatner Claus - The Christmas Album tracklisting

"Jingle Bells" featuring Henry Rollins

"Blues Christmas" featuring Brad Paisley

"Little Drummer Boy" featuring Joe Louis Walker

"Winter Wonderland" featuring Todd Rundgren & Artimus Pyle

"Twas the Night Before Christmas" featuring Mel Collins

"Run Rudolph Run" featuring Elliot Easton

"O Come, O Come Emmanuel" featuring Rick Wakeman

"Silver Bells" featuring Ian Anderson

"One for You, One for Me"

"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" featuring Billy Gibbons

"Silent Night" featuring Iggy Pop

"White Christmas" featuring Judy Collins

"Feliz Navidad" featuring Dani Bender

"Jingle Bells" featuring Henry Rollins (punk version)


I can't wait to hear this one!

Robert Kinsler