Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft

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About Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft

"Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" is a song by Klaatu, originally released in 1976 on their first album 3:47 EST. The song would open night transmission of the pirate radio station Radio Caroline. The year following its release, the Carpenters covered the song, using a crew of 160 musicians. The Carpenters' version reached the top 10 in the UK and Canada, and charted at number 1 in Ireland.


Year:
1977
7:07
834 
#3

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All Hit Radio!
Alright, you're listening to All Hit Radio 
And it's 53 degrees at 30 minutes past the hour 
And right now on our all request line 
I've got Mike Ledgerwood on the phone
Hey, babe, what would you like to hear?
We've been observing your Earth
Hey babe, I'm sorry, I can't hear you too well 
You're gonna have to speak a little closer into the phone
Okay, babe? What would you like to hear again?
We are observing your Earth
Hey Mike, I'm sorry babe, but that's not on our playlist 
And by the way, you sound great over the phone
Anyway, if you'd give us your request 
We'll be glad to play it for ya, babe 
So let's hear it!
We are observing your Earth
Uh, listen Mike, I'm sorry babe but we can't-
And we'd like to make
I'm sorry Mike, we there's-
A contact (uh)
With you, baby

In your mind you have capacities, you know
To telepath messages through the vast unknown
Please close your eyes and concentrate
With every thought you think
Upon the recitation we're about to sing

Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft

Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft

You've been observing our Earth
And we'd like to make
A contact with you

We are your friends

Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, ultra emissaries

We've been observing your Earth
And one night we'll make
A contact with you

We are your friends

Calling occupants of interplanetary, quite extraordinary craft

And please come in peace, we beseech you
Only our love we will teach them
Our Earth may never survive
So do come, we beg you

Please, interstellar policeman
Oh won't you give us a sign
Give us a sign
That we've reached you
Oh do

With your mind you have ability to form
And transmit thought energy far beyond the norm
You close your eyes, you concentrate
Together, that's the way
To send the message we declare World Contact Day

Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft

Ah ah ah ahh

Ah ah ah ahh

Ah ah ah ahh

Calling occupants
Calling occupants
Calling occupants of interplanetary, anti-adversary craft

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Carpenters

The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo of Karen and Richard Carpenter. They produced a distinct soft musical style, combining Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's arranging and composition skills. more »

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Written by: JOHN WOLOSCHUK, TERRY DRAPER

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15 facts about this song

Origin
The band Klaatu originally wrote and released "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" in 1976.
Cover Version
The Carpenters, famous for their harmonic vocal duo comprising of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter, covered the song in 1977.
Bizarre Rumor
In 1977, there was a rumor that Klaatu was the Beatles recording under a pseudonym since their music had a similar style. This ultimately ended up boosting Klaatu’s sales, including of "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft."
Carpenters' Rendition
The Carpenters rendition featured an orchestral opening, inspired by the famous 'Also Sprach Zarathustra' theme by Richard Strauss, which was famously used in '2001: A Space Odyssey'.
Broadcast
The original Klaatu version of "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" started with a radio broadcast sound effect which was meant to simulate alien communication.
Commercial Success
The Carpenters' version of the song reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart and number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
World Contact Day
The lyrics of the song are inspired by the concept of 'World Contact Day.' This is a day when members of the International Flying Saucer Bureau attempt to collectively send a telepathic message to outer space.
Music Video
The music video for the Carpenters' version features Karen and Richard Carpenter as news readers reporting on the all the UFO sightings happening in town connected to the song.
Title Length
The song is noted for its lengthy title, which is one of the longest of any song to appear on the Billboard charts.
Documentary
The making of The Carpenters' version of the video was documented in their television program, "Space Encounters".
Certifications
The Carpenters' version of "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Credits
John Woloschuk and Terry Draper from Klaatu share the songwriting credits.
Album Feature
The song is also included in the Carpenters’ album “Passage”, adding an experimental dimension to their discography.
Pop Culture Influence
This song has also been featured in various films and TV shows, thus marking its significant presence in popular culture. For instance, it was used in the movie "Halloween" in 2018.
Artistic Objectives
It's said that Klaatu's intention for the song was to foster peace and unity among humanity by connecting with extraterrestrial life. This philosophical element contributes to the song's charm and intrigue.

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