William Shatner – Has Been (CD, Album, Shout! Factory DK 30349)

Why This CD Matters
Has Been marks William Shatner’s return to a full-length album decades after his 1968 debut, with Ben Folds shaping Shatner’s spoken-word delivery into pop and rock arrangements. Its audacious cover of Pulp’s “Common People,” featuring Joe Jackson, sits alongside more reflective songs like “That’s Me Trying” and the Henry Rollins duet “I Can’t Get Behind That.” The mix of humor, personal writing, and unexpected collaborators gives the album its distinctive character.

Collector Note
This is the 2004 US Shout! Factory CD, catalog DK 30349, with the original 11-track album configuration. Ben Folds produced and arranged the album, which also features Joe Jackson, Aimee Mann, Lemon Jelly, Henry Rollins, Adrian Belew, and Brad Paisley. The booklet includes lyrics and introductory notes by Shatner and Folds.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: Shout! Factory – DK 30349
Country: US
Released: 2004
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, Lounge, Soft Rock, Punk

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Common People 4:38
It Hasn't Happened Yet 3:46
You'll Have Time 5:15
That's Me Trying 3:45
What Have You Done 1:43
Together 5:36
Familiar Love 3:57
Ideal Woman 2:22
Has Been 2:16
I Can't Get Behind That 3:00
Real 3:08

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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