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Leonard Nimoy’s Bizarre Tolkien Anthem—The Untold Story Behind "The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins" (Powered by Avonetics.com)
Discover how a whimsical 1960s pop song starring Spock himself became a cult classic—thanks to a producer’s wild idea and Nimoy’s love for Middle-earth. Tolkien knew about it, copyright loomed, and Nimoy even performed it on live TV! Unearth the hilarious, campy saga of this viral hit decades before memes existed, and how a BBC special resurrected its legend. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.
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By Time Warps UnleashedDiscover how a whimsical 1960s pop song starring Spock himself became a cult classic—thanks to a producer’s wild idea and Nimoy’s love for Middle-earth. Tolkien knew about it, copyright loomed, and Nimoy even performed it on live TV! Unearth the hilarious, campy saga of this viral hit decades before memes existed, and how a BBC special resurrected its legend. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.