Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft
Klaatu
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In your mind you have capacities you know To telepath messages through the vast unknown Please close your eyes and concertrate With every thought you think Upon the reciation 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 a landing 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 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 Repeat (*) Calling occupants Calling occupants Calling occupants of interplanetary, anti-adversary craft We are your friends
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Written by: JOHN WOLOSCHUK, TERRY DRAPER
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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15 facts about this song
OriginThe band Klaatu originally wrote and released "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" in 1976.
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Cover VersionThe Carpenters, famous for their harmonic vocal duo comprising of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter, covered the song in 1977.
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Bizarre RumorIn 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."
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Carpenters' RenditionThe 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'.
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BroadcastThe original Klaatu version of "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" started with a radio broadcast sound effect which was meant to simulate alien communication.
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Commercial SuccessThe 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.
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World Contact DayThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Title LengthThe song is noted for its lengthy title, which is one of the longest of any song to appear on the Billboard charts.
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DocumentaryThe making of The Carpenters' version of the video was documented in their television program, "Space Encounters".
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CertificationsThe Carpenters' version of "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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CreditsJohn Woloschuk and Terry Draper from Klaatu share the songwriting credits.
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Album FeatureThe song is also included in the Carpenters’ album “Passage”, adding an experimental dimension to their discography.
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Pop Culture InfluenceThis 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.
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Artistic ObjectivesIt'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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