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TIL 20 years ago, William Shatner released his 2nd musical album "HAS BEEN." Produced & arranged by Ben Folds, featuring collaborations with recording artists Aimee Mann, Joe Jackson, Henry Rollins, Adrian Belew, Lemon Jelly, and Brad Paisley. It has been called "one of the 10 best albums of 2004."

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