Wired.com’s Favorite Astronaut Songs

Here’s how the intro reads on their website: “In honor of space shuttle Endeavour’s returning seven astronauts (and some advanced space undies) to Earth, Wired.com drafted up a list of the 10 coolest tracks about astronauts…” They made their choices, now you make yours. Which of these songs — Wired.com’s top 3 choices — is your favorite?

“Space Oddity” by David Bowie

“Rocket Man” by Elton John

“Planet of Sound” by The Pixies

Voice your choice in today’s featured poll, and check out the complete list at www.wired.com/underwire/2009/08/blast-off-with-10-space-rocking-astronaut-songs/

If you prefer cover versions to the originals, pour yourself  a glass of Tang and check out Natalie Merchant’s take on Space Oddity and Kate Bush’s version of Rocket Man.  Good stuff.


7 Responses

  1. elton john can be only be the best singer and composer that i know. i like the song Candle In The Wind “”‘

  2. sir Elton John is one of the best singers that i know of, great voice and great compositions’..

  3. Diego Gray says:

    elton john is already a living legend with his great musics;.;

  4. I thought you might like this :)

    A witty saying proves nothing. :)

  5. Nicole Ellis says:

    Elton John is actually a living legend, what a great musical artist he is.-~’

  6. Isla Watson says:

    Elton John is a very good musician and has been my idol ever since.~`’

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