John Woloschuk, a member of Klaatu and one of the song's composers, has said: "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… Listen to both songs on WhoSampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. It was covered by Doujah Raze feat. Oxygen & Scavone, Jackie Clune, The Slingsby Hornets, Sweet Harriet and other artists. The song was Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft, originally appearing on Klaatu’s debut album 3:47 EST. "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" by Babes in Toyland is a cover of Carpenters's "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft". 32 in the US but was a top ten hit in much of the world (and prompted numerous letters to the Carpenters asking when World Contact Day was scheduled). Which version? Playing via Spotify Playing via YouTube. Klaatu named themselves after the alien ambassador to Earth from the film The Day the Earth Stood Still, 3:47 EST being the time Klaatu arrived Earth with his spaceship in the film. "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" by Carpenters is a cover of Klaatu's "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft". Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft (Klaatu Cover) by Shannon Hurley, released 11 June 2013 Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft (The Recognized Anthem of World Contact Day) (John Woloschuk / Terry Draper) In your mind you have abilities you know To telepath messages through the vast unknown Please close your eyes and concentrate With every thought you think Upon the recitation … Watch the video for Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft from Carpenters's From The Top for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The song 'Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft' was originally released in 1976 by a band called Klaatu. Klaatu? Carpenters? Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft (The Recognized Anthem of World Contact Day) Carpenters: 7:07: The factoid follows a paragraph about the most recent cover version, which kind of implies it's for that. Talk:Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft ... Cover art credit. 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 [citation needed] musicians. Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft Lyrics: Radio Jingle: All Hit Radio! Can we find a source to cite? This album was a considerable departure for the siblings and contained experimental material such as the Klaatu cover "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" single—which reached no. There is a mention of cover art by Andrew Probert. 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