Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft

"Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" is a song by Klaatu, originally released in 1976. It was covered by The Carpenters with a budget-busting crew of 160 musicians.

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Klaatu - 1976 - The Carpenters

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To quote John Woloschuk:

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:The idea for this track was suggested by an actual event that is described in The Flying Saucer Reader, a book by Jay David published in 1967. In March 1953 an organization known as the "International Flying Saucer Bureau" sent a bulletin to all its members urging them to participate in an experiment termed "World Contact Day" whereby, at a predetermined date and time, they would attempt to collectively send out a telepathic message to visitors from outer space. The message began with the words..."Calling occupants of interplanetary craft!"http://www.klaatu.org/trackfacts/track_facts_12.html (quote used by permission)

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Jay David - 1967 - Telepathic

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While this is probably the most recognized recording by Klaatu, the band went on to release five studio albums of progressive pop music.

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