Star Trekkin': dedicated to the survivors of Astro 291

Happy Holidays.

This is, of course, the original by The Firm
Not to be confused with the not quite as good Dr Demento cover.

Here is the original video.

I should note, for extra credit, that I own a copy of the original single.
Bought with great difficulty in a small store in the Lanes in Brighton, in early June 1987.

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