Planet Earth Is Blue And There’s Nothing I Can Do

Recording a music video of Bowie’s “Space Oddity” IN OUTER MOTHER FUCKING SPACE is mankind’s most baller achievement. Hats off… rather space helmets off to you, Commander Hadfield. Though I do fear his actions will usher in the coming Anime Apocalypse by creating the universe’s first actual outer space pop star. Alls I’m saying is when a cyborg cat-girl from the future and a plucky robot sidekick with plasma cannons for arms start doing backup vocals for the good Commander, don’t say I didn’t warn you.

• Commander Chris Hadfield’s Top 5 Moments in Space – Mashable
• So long, Commander Hadfield – and thanks for all the awesome! – Io9

COMMETNERS: What song would you have to sing at what location/time/historical event to approach the epicness of Commander Hadfield’s performance?

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Craig · 109 weeks ago

“Time Warp” in the TARDIS while facing Daleks.

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Nathan · 109 weeks ago

Did not read that as “facing” the first time. Not sure where my brain pulled a “k” from, either.

Twould be epic, though.

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Ali · 109 weeks ago

It’s the pelvic thrust that really drives you insane.

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lou · 109 weeks ago

I would think the Doctor’s favorite Bowie song would be “Changes”.

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Lori · 109 weeks ago

I was reluctant to watch the video when I first saw it, because it sounded so gimmicky. But honestly, it was very affecting. And to me, the most important part was that he could really sing! As Josh points out, he’s no David Bowie, but he does manage not to completely pale in comparison, which I consider quite an achievement.

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Derek · 109 weeks ago

GO CANADA!!!

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Jeff A · 109 weeks ago

I thought Jeff Bridges was the Star Man

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Liz · 109 weeks ago

That’s just, like, your opinion, man.

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Candace · 109 weeks ago

No, Jeff Bridges is The Dude.

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carl · 109 weeks ago

If there is ever a manned mission to Mars, its theme song will naturally have to be Hagar’s “Marching to Mars.”

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Mitch H. · 109 weeks ago

Not “Life on Mars”?

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Ali · 109 weeks ago

Did you see the duet with Ed from Barenaked Ladies? “ISS (Is Someone Singing).” That one made me tear up a little.

Fun fact: When I was little, I confused Dave Bowman from “2001: A Space Odyssey” with David Bowie because their names are similar and also all the stuff about space and stars.

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deadrobot· 109 weeks ago

I’d give my left nut to see C3P0 sing Domo Arigato Mr Roboto in front of a WalMart.

And then say “I’ve wasted my left nut!”

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@ShayneF · 109 weeks ago

Solar death explosion. Always look on the bright side of life.

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lou · 109 weeks ago

That guy’s song is great! It even got David Bowie’s approval on Twitter! And since it’s Bowie related, expect it to be a punch line in a joke on The Venture Brothers any day now.

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