Senator To Settle BCS Bet By Singing ‘Rocket Man’

Florida Gators Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn is slated to serenade Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida with his very own rendition of Elton John's 1970s classic Wednesday afternoon.
by The Associated Press
Published: Wed, January 14, 2009 - 12:21 pm CST
WASHINGTON (AP) - Forget all those inaugural concerts. The most
pressing musical issue in the nation's capital is whether a
stone-face senator from Oklahoma will hit the high notes in
"Rocket Man" to pay off a college football bet.
Republican Sen. Tom Coburn is slated to serenade Democratic Sen.
Bill Nelson of Florida with his very own rendition of Elton John's
1970s classic Wednesday afternoon.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Email a Friend Email to a Friend   
Printer Friendly Printer Friendly
Translate: » Spanish | French | German | Italian | Japanese | Chinese | Russian | Hindi

Recently Commented On

Brewton Teacher Busted During…

17 Total Comments
Brewton Teacher Busted During Drug Sting Police say a Brewton Elementary School teacher was arrested… more »

Alabama Ethics Commission Found…

6 Total Comments
Alabama Ethics Commission Found Weak A national survey says Alabama is one of only three states… more »

Toddler Shot In Apparent Drive-by…

10 Total Comments
Toddler Shot In Apparent Drive-by Shooting Prichard police say a 1-year-old girl and her father were… more »

Customers Chase After Bank Robber

5 Total Comments
Customers Chase After Bank Robber Police say Sean Mitchell robbed the M & M Bank on Bienville… more »

Revenue Commission Missing 20k

4 Total Comments
Revenue Commission Missing 20k The News 5 Investigative team has confirmed that about 20,000… more »