OFFICIAL Klaatu "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft"

[@rigbyfin]

Klaatu-one of the most underrated bands around

[@The_Mimewar]

They really are incredible

[@bleish.]

@@The_Mimewar no doubt about it

[@laurencethornblade8101]

Never heard of them

[@esentertainment7368]

Yeah

[@doyleperkins4916]

Because YOU "never heard of them," that means this song is "underrated"? There is something about your generation that a former... like me can't stand.

[@stevemattana7195]

One of the best unknown groups of the 70s

[@burtonwilliams5355]

Huge hit when I was in high school.

[@Autopsy6]

It's like The Beatles merged with Yes, and what is not to love in that concept!

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

I’m a new wave fanatic (and all psychedelia) and I’ve just heard this for the first time - ARGH! I LOVE THIS - also with a giant dash of Brian Eno and a pinch of Pink Floyd

[@DigitalTwinOfJenni]

I remember reading the members were secret for a while.

[@boxmeister3059]

Hahah I just found them right now and that was my FIRST thought :)

[@marclacroix1365]

My two favourite bands!

[@Nacho-Mamma]

This indeed has the whole Beatles "Sgt. Peppers" side 2 vibe going on. It's funny that I've always liked this song, but only remember ever knowing "The Carpenters" version. And, it really was way beyond the norm for Karen & Richard Carpenter to take such a massive leap from their regular Muzak style.

[@Investigamer]

I was first exposed to this song in 2017 by Mindhunter (one of the best shows to ever exist which demands a new season STAT), but ever since that day this has become one of my favorites.

[@Investigamer]

@Suz We gotta find a way to get Netflix to do Mind Hunter season 3, I've never been this pissed about a show being on hold lol it's a miscarriage of justice

[@aamantium1]

​@@Investigamer I couldn't agree with you more! It's hands down, the best written and best acted show that's come out in years. We need to start a movement....haha

[@Investigamer]

@@aamantium1 Yeah as the hope becomes more and more bleak it just pisses me off to no end. I've had good shows canceled by Netflix before (Santa Clarita Diet) but with Mindhunter they had dragged the "maybe" out so long, Fincher seemed to barely want to fight for us, and now they come out and act like the cancellation was bound to happen all along saying "well the show was expensive, didn't have enough of a following, yadda yadda" despite the show constantly being in the Netflix trending section to this very day. Netflix can't afford to lose good shows like this given the fact that HBO is killing it with their exclusives right now. Idk how they can let this stand when true crime is as popular as it's ever been

[@aamantium1]

Yeah, I don't get it. Everyone loved the Dahmer movie and that was done very similar to Mind Hunter. It seems they could have ridden that wave a little bit and committed to another season, or even 6 more episodes at minimum. Part of me thinks that they want people to itch for a return, just to announce a movie (which I think is a piss poor idea).

[@xtc1957]

No seventies progressive rock band deserves more attention and tribute than Klaatu. Excellent act that carried me through the 70's and 80's like no other.

[@YoursTrulyYoshi]

I swear to God, the "We are your friends" part makes me tear up.

[@SuperNevile]

but are they?

[@LuckyFlesh]

Do not run, we are your friends.. ack! ack!

[@The_Mimewar]

This song. I can listen, but if I sing along, I tear and choke up. Somehow it’s too…happy? Too emotional in the moment of contact. I’m a dork, I know, but I’m moved.

[@The_Mimewar]

This feels Like a spiritual cousin to Twilight by ELO

[@bleish.]

True or not,, either way it makes me cry...

[@stevelight2061]

Got this album when it came out.Totally changed my world view and is so relevant today.Im 57 and it never gets old.😄

[@mayetroble2959]

I got it then too and I am 74

[@dougskriver6216]

I'm 59. Recall, before social media, when the rumor was this band was actually the Beatles under a pseudonym? Recall when The Carpenters turned it into a number one hit? I prefer this version all the way, and proud this is a Canadian band.

[@okidokiboomer]

im 20 and i just found this song

[@ryoko65]

I'm 57 also (born Thanksgiving day 1965.... Lol) I so loved Klaatu when I was a kid... forgot about them ... But came across a synthpop version of the song and all the memories came back and I had to find them on KZbin! Big in to sci-fi and computers... and they had a big hand in pushing me that direction. 😊

[@ryoko65]

@@dougskriver6216 I could swear one of the singers does sound like John Lennon. It was not unusual for the Lads to sing backup for other singers and groups. Paul McCartney sang on Donovan's song "Mellow Yellow"... (quite rightly! 😊)

[@williamthomas267]

I remember being on vacation with my relatives in Illinois, when we heard about this album... the buzz was that The Beatles were back! Alas, no, but it remains one of my favorites from that era still! Rock on friends ❤

[@geoffwickens3871]

If the Carpenters cover your song, you know you made it! Very under-rated band!

[@royoinspoty]

I read your comment and rushed to spoty to hear it haha thanks its a good version but I prefer this one

[@BruceCross]

Karen Carpenter was a great singer, but their easy-listening version felt silly (see link below). This version makes sense and it's fun, rather like a Pink Floyd or David Bowie song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqTbiZiCnbGfgqs

[@rickdeckard1075]

how do you "make it" yet remain "under-rated"? stupid and banal comment, "Geoff".

[@reallymysterious4520]

Both versions are AMAZING !

[@AndrewsSister75]

I only heard the Carpenters version which I'm used to. But I think if they had Brian May from Queen play on it that song would have sounded better. Then again Freddie Mercury could have sung this too and Queen would have killed this song!

[@JacquesDray]

Forget cowbell. We need more Mellotron. I was first exposed to this song by the Carpenters. Then I heard the original version and I was blown away. I actually suspected that I wasn't the Beatles but a Canadian band (because back in the day we wanted to out-British the British music-wise at the time). Klaatu well remain stuck in my mind for a long time to come. Thanks for the clip.

[@scottjeune154]

Agreed x thousand

[@julieheiney2520]

Just hooked up a set of Bose speakers and for some strange reason this was the first song that came to mind. I looked to my left and my blue tip siamese was swaying back and forth and smiling. When it stopped she tapped me and knodded toward the computer. Huh

[@trollface1994]

+Julie Heiney ..i care because ____________ ?

[@engagementengagement8836]

Troll Face because you’re a useless human being

[@SailorBarsoom]

Cats are aliens. Common knowledge. ^_~

[@TaniaPruder]

greatgreatjupiter.planetx.

[@lorenadiaz442]

😮

[@ameliepond1771]

Something about this song and video always puts me at peace. Klaatu is an absolutely brilliant band with a unique and beautiful sound.

[@ЮрийМайстренко-ц8з]

Слава Богу, что хоть кто-то пишет и исполняет настоящие песни!!! Творческих, Вам, успехов!

[@Nickname006]

Slava Ukraini! Stop Russian fascism.

[@user-ux4zc9hx9c]

Батенька, вы в заморозке были с 1971 года?)

[@deanosaur808]

Hello, do you come in peace? 😅🤣😛

[@statelinesenthusiast7793]

We heard part of this song in a Netflix documentary called Encounters” and my husband somehow found this song here on KZbin. This is very cool. Love how the video shows the Aztec or Myan temples as a beacon to contact interplanetary visitors. ❤

[@jeffreybarkin3177]

Appreciate, that THIS was released in the early 1970's before Vudeos were used by Recording Artists... KLAATU were a Talented Visisionary Band

[@mistrotech8894]

Klaatu deserves much more credit for their amazing tunes. They are so unique.

[@papertoymonsters2748]

its just the Beatles

[@motnosniv]

My God, it's full of stars!

[@klintoninfiniteheart8990]

This song is absolutely beautiful 💫. We are all brothers and sisters galactically. Humanity has been held back for too long. It's time for our Star Trek future now 💫💜

[@richardcoreno]

It is a classic from an era when prog rock had incredible artistry - in the studio and on the road.

[@johnpepe180]

This song has so much energy in it. All systems go...

[@luckyblade4013]

This is so unbelievably beautiful

[@bleish.]

All time classic,, can't help but love it,,,, Carpenter's version is great too,but you can't beat the original..

[@citycrusher9308]

this

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Thanks commenter I see how it's all linked so what's the point in playing this stupid game?

[@derekwollgast7868]

my dad goes to canada and records music with klaatu one of my favorite bands as i grew up hearing them all the time

[@RedPilledRants]

Crazy. I'm 46 and I thought this was Wings or late Beatles..... I never heard of this band before. Good stuff.

[@markboller4313]

I think I first heard this song in the late 80's after ordering a cassette from late night TV advertising. I was blown away. ❤❤❤

[@guybrushmonkey97]

I'm very glad Mindunter introduced me to this song, so sad it got cancelled

[@heidip17ify]

Wow... was born in 12-12-1979 and remember sitting outside listening to this song off my dads vinyl record over and over again...i must have been like 5 it was before and around kindergarten...but i would sit outside in the woods and try to contact...whoever...occupants...lol and i thought i could control the wind and sunshine and stuff...my middle name is Sunshine also!...so im sure u can imagine how taken i was with the album cover art.i had to share this when i came upon this song again!

[@ericbitbol183]

Very good song . You love Beatles, you love this tune.

[@Vector_Ze]

I'm not aboard the Beatles connection.

[@deanosaur808]

Sounds more like supertramp than the Beatles 😂

[@elchungo5026]

@@deanosaur808 gives me more yes vibes, personally

[@deanosaur808]

@@elchungo5026 I agree, yes and supertramp vibes 👍

[@joelbaptista]

I just discovered this song and then played it 100 times in a row! Amazing!

[@FKMDC]

That opening part was exactly what I picture in my mind when I hear the intro of this song

[@heelstevenmaggle5615]

1:51 is one of the greatest moments in music ever. I can see why people thought the Beatles were back when hearing this.

[@Maxwell_Brune]

They kept these "bursts of energy" (as I like to call them) in other albums too. There certainly was one in "Maybe I'll move to Mars" during the middle section, also maybe once in "Hope" album. Another interesting thing is that ELO also did this in their "Turn to stone" and even Paul McCartney in "Live and let die"

[@dalblack8712]

If you told me McCartney wrote this section I would believe you.

[@AlexSlehofer]

Agreed

[@elmartheurer9702]

late seventies: rumours came up that the band klaatu is a secret reunion of the beatles

[@AndreasWiedow]

Love it . . .

[@JoanStewart1]

Lovely piece of music Elmar Theurer

[@ScottyBarker]

Unreal! havent heard that for decades thanks Elmar Theurer

[@RetrixUniverse]

unfortunately, it is untrue. People thought this because they sound like the Beatles and also because a lot of people believed that Paul McCartney had actually died. Turns out they were just guys from Canada and that ruined their career. Not because of their great music but because people decided not to defend them because they wanted them to actually be the Beatles... aint that a Bitch...

[@ufos6793]

Yes the rumor that Klaatu were the Beatles made me buy their first album. I knew immediately they weren’t but I loved this album and their follow-up album HOPE. Klaatu released 4 studio albums: 3:47 EST, Hope, Sir Army Suit, and Endangered Species, plus a greatest hits album called Magentalane which included a song called December Dream dedicated in memory of John Lennon. If you haven’t heard much of their music you really need to listen to their first two albums in full. Pretty damn good and very very creative.

[@TABBYMUSIC]

The first time I heard the chorus kick in it gave me chills, this might be the most beautiful song ever made.

[@laylagirl51]

Never heard of this band or this song - but I really like it!

[@euronick61]

First time I have to heard this version...excellent

[@Griwhoolda]

There's something so pure and wholesome about the whole set up and delivery of "We are your friends." The moment of sitllness, the instrumentation backing a gentle, pure vocal. Perfection.

[@talileali]

One of my all time fav's! Loved this group! So nice to see I am not the only one! :)

[@sunshynkat3548]

🛸👽🚀👽🛸🚀👽We are your friend’s tooooo!! 🛸👽🚀🛸🚀👽

[@anastasiakim863]

I came here because of one fanfic. I'm so glad I found this

[@Kayla-xl3hs]

(same)

[@doctahjonez]

What fanfic if u don't mind?

[@Kayla-xl3hs]

@@doctahjonez simple pleasures by rovingotter on ao3 :)

[@doctahjonez]

@@Kayla-xl3hs tysm

[@shimizu1111]

simple pleasures, i love it.

[@threesixnine1673]

Canada's greatest band. Brilliant track

[@soleneisconbi7302]

Three Six Nine back when Canadians had a Liverpudlian accent :p

[@tlpricescope7772]

Don’t tell my husband, the Rush fan, that.

[@blockbustervideo5860]

so glad these guys made Hope, one of the best prog rock albums of all time

[@ronniewall1481]

I'VE GOT A LOT OF LESSOR KNOWN GROUPS ON MY PLAYLIST

[@Oldschool-Rider]

Wunderbar, For the ones who appreciate it... Klaatu forever!!! 🤟 🤘

[@TaniaPruder]

yesmyfriends.

[@FryskFS]

Still loving this band timeless music :)) !

[@peterketterer4687]

Thanks for posting never heard this version I’m 59 years old

[@antoniomariomagalhaes2521]

Wow... Great song and arrangement indeed. Got to this page by searching YT for the band's name. It was mentioned (misspelled) in the Carpenters' interpretation page. The latter is a little more technical, I felt, with some reverb effects which were good. I have only known the Carpenters' version over the years and it's one of my favs. But, yes, the Carpenters really covered this. It is said that covering is the best praise you can have. Glad to learn of Klaatu (yeah, I'm an interstellar visitor... I'm actually an astronomer, so there's some relation there...). Thanks for posting!

[@skytea2]

anyone here from mindhunters?

[@philipsheppard4815]

I'd never heard this version before, I'd always thought The Carpenters was an original song

[@BANGOUTL8R]

Yup. Best scene on the show

[@dagoninfinite]

And money comes raining

[@elmunizada]

thank you! I was wondering where did I listen to this song hahaha!

[@comanchio1976]

Who would've thought that, 3 almost simultaneously smiling people in an elevator, would be so enjoyable to watch..

[@julieheiney2520]

It was a trying day, I opened email and this certainly put a smile on my face. Loved it! Thanks

[@jeffmassey4860]

Got "Two Classic Albums from KLAATU", on the Collector's Choice Music label. WOW! A must-get for KLAATU Fans!

[@daniellinehan63]

We all thought the Beatles had re- grouped in 1977 when Klatuu came out

[@jazzandbluesculturalherita2547]

The piano work here reminds me of some Chicago tracks.

[@keithreinemann139]

I purchased their first LP album in 1977 and put it on a cassette tape. While listening to the tape I noticed many instruments and sounds which could not be "normal". So I went back to the LP and played it backward on my turntable (by hand) with the motor off. Not going to play spoilers here. Try it yourself and the Hope and Sir Army Suit albums as well.

[@keithreinemann139]

Silly Boys cut from the Sir Army Suit album is the best example of this. "you guessed it", "late last night while wishing upon a star", etc... I eventually recorded the backwards cut into my tapes as well. Then about 5 years ago I converted my tape to digital. I still have the albums on my computer.

[@swamper849]

Cool...

[@chrisghijsen2788]

Origineel, verrassend, innovatief en muzikaal superieur. Kan zich meten met alles in de toptien van de top 2000.

[@Sotangy247]

Absolutely amazing!

[@CyreneHoudini]

Calling Occupants and December Dream are my all time fav of Kllatu :)

[@y-bash5737]

this has be weirdest message we've ever received from aliens period

[@adamhalcrow3682]

It’s actually a message from earth to other life forms

[@xyzdna5288]

SURE IT IS.

[@deanosaur808]

Slightly misunderstood I think 😂😂😂

[@obifey]

As a CE-5er, we make contact with our Galactic Family just like this song describes! As Dr. Greer says to us, "What is faster than the speed of light? - - - Thought! We communicate with our "Family" via Thought! Their technology is "Though-Based". This wonderful band had it right all along!! Viva La Disclosure & World Contact Day!

[@0-0turipipip]

Interesting. Want to know about it more

[@joeydelacruz6219]

This was in 1976. Thanks guys.👍

[@Larry-cs2lc]

Thank You. Bought the vinyl in 1976...in Alaska.

[@alessandralayara1452]

Thanks, mindhuhter

[@rowdyj81]

I was Editor of my Jr High School newspaper when this was released, and the rumors were rampant that the Klaatu was the "Beatles" in disguise. There is def that "vibe". Cool ass tune regardless.

[@defconkev]

What an amazing band and a set of great music!

[@OdeeOz]

WOW does this ever bring back some memories!

[@piranhaowner1967]

I remember this song..thanks to my neighbour visit we/him remembered this Song ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍Thank You For The Upload

[@mass4552]

They have come out with remastered versions of their albums. The sound is incredible. And a few different versions of some of their favorites.

[@vladimiraskarkova3131]

Dobře se poslouchá tato hudba, velký dík ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marksandford1566]

Beautiful, Dreamy , Real music . I LOVE this original AND the Carpenter cover also

[@Oddworld2025]

Wow what a haunting and beautiful sound. And interesting lyrics. Thanks boys fan since “love cats”. Yall really captured a moment we seem to be in world wide. Many things seem to be at an end today.

[@jamesbryant9772]

I was the only one I knew who had this album

[@fr8fr6dr69]

James Bryant Well, now there are two of us, apparently Klaatu's entire fanbase is here. When I play this album for people, they cannot believe they've never heard it before and they all love the music.

[@billwhite9703]

Me too, and now I know you. Hi!

[@gusdejangga8370]

Got it today, so "welcome aboard" for me? ☄️☄️☄️

[@ameliepond1771]

I guess I'm jumping on the bandwagon here-- I have it, too!

[@threesixnine1673]

I first heard klaatus in mid 70s a Friend of mines older brother was a roadie for Queen. The guy had a huge record collection Klaatu and Black Sabbath were our favourites

[@jeffreybarkin3177]

There's a GREAT COMPILATION called "PEAKS" ... IT features an AWESOME COLLECTION of KLAATU's Tuneage! It's ONLY on CD and it's Available through ALL RETAILERS as it's distributed by Entertainment One. Support LOCAL and THIS is Worthy of ORDERING & Waiting, Too! ❤

[@bdubyou55]

yea we lived it in real-time, love the way mindhunters brought up and under.

[@GuardianoftheGrid]

Righteous! I always get these images when I'd hear the song. So glad to finally see it made!

[@bogeythedog163]

My fave song .

[@davebirch1447]

Thanks for posting, much appreciated.

[@pamelareid1131]

Just bought the vinyl album at a thrift store for $0.99. Great condition.

[@nickgeorge7367]

Now worth a fortune on eBay but even value on a turntable.

[@Griwhoolda]

Wow! Congratulations!

[@LordmonkeyTRM]

Probably only played once😂

[@mieyg53]

I remember them well.Heard the rumors and being a big beatles fan I bought the first record and enjoyed it but they definately werent the beatles.A friend and I bought tickets for their show at madison square garden in N.Y. but a week or so before the concert it was announced that the concert was cancelled due to lack of ticket sales.With sadness I went out and bought their second album and played it many times.

[@defconkev]

Amazing!

[@bernardboka4277]

What a beautiful video for this music... prog rock at its best.

[@dougskriver6216]

I try to bring this music back. Great band.

[@fishe153]

This is the best shortened edit of the song yet.

[@14dogday]

In 1976 a rumor started circulating in the United States that the Beatles had recorded and released a new album under the pseudonym of "Klaatu" and sales of that record shot way up. What were the clues that made people think that THIS album was the Beatles? 1. The record was on Capitol records, the American record company that had released most of the Beatles' records in the US. 2. The record had no names of band members listed on it anywhere. 3. The record had no producer name on it anywhere. It simply said, "Produced by Klaatu." 4. The record had no songwriter credits other than simply, "All selections composed by Klaatu."

[@TheBillyKmusic]

5. The cover of Ringo Starr's then-current album "Goodbye Vienna" had Ringo standing next to KLAATU, a character from the movie, "The Day the Earth Stood still". 6. At some Wings concerts, Paul would close by saying "See you when the earth stands still".

[@propagandalfx1976]

Could have been an early trial of an iamaphoney type of hoodwink ..those clues seem pretty deliberate and I'd bet dollars against donuts the Canadian version of tavistock was involved

[@propagandalfx1976]

lol tavistoque ..only you canucks will get that one

[@totallynotsummermorrison33]

If you think this is the Beatles, you are actually deaf and you should see a doctor. They knew damn well this wasn't the Beatles, whatever news company said that was making it up so they could get attention, Klaatu is an amazing band, and it doesn't deserve to be merely compared. It deserves its own praise, it's amazing music that can make anyone happy in the darkest times, I mean, just listen to "we're off" and you'll get what I mean. These guys are musical geniuses as much as the Beatles, and while I'm not saying that they're better they appeal to me way more.

[@nathanhyde2079]

Cosmic Dawn movie brought me here for this awesome song, but I know I've heard this song before.

[@spiritusinfinitus]

I just heard The Carpenters version of this which was popular when I was growing up. Actually listening to the lyrics I realised this song is actually pretty deep and meaningful despite its simplicity and the novelty element of The Carpenters version. I had no idea it was a cover of Klaatu (Great name for a band.. And explains the interstellar policemen reference too!)

[@sunshynkat3548]

So fitting for today’s skies coming!! 🚀🌿💜👽🍁🦋🍃🧡🛸🍂🚀

[@DavidSaks]

Shades of the late, great David Bowie, "Major Tom" !

[@threesixnine1673]

When listening to Klaatu you can imagine so many artists in their tracks. I hear Supertramp styles songwriting melodies harmonies.

[@txtardis7887]

Thank you for such a great and needed song. Then and even more so now. Not sure if you are aware of this or not. However, did you know that your song is the "semi-official" song of CE5 groups globally? I thought I knew all the important bands of the 70's and yet, just found out about you today from my CE5 welcome to the group intro video. 2023 just may be when y'alls inspirations are revitalized, as your words guide the New Awakening. 🙏

[@johnnydark6876]

have all their albums...yes i said albums.

[@motai1234]

Because thats not album thats art

[@kenlieck7756]

Do you have this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5O1YoN3iJeWoKM

[@very025]

Even the compilations?

[@kenlieck7756]

@@very025 Naaahhh, those just Klaatur up the place...

[@free2bdg]

Listened to this on our old radio on the am hits station of the 70s- sang along with the radio ❤#sisterlove

[@gilmangus83]

Yes, the Beatles have been linked to Badfinger, among others. But my mind strains to recall a Beatlesque link, this one to Klaatu. Aside from that, this song is so Beatles. I often have wondered about it. At any rate, COIC is good enough to almost be perfect.

[@starbrander]

The First Time I Played This, Was With My Deceased First Wife, She Looked At Me With The Strangest Look Of Peace On Her Face....My Mom Thought It Was The Beatles...This Song And Sir Ruttlesby......

[@samchez0-k1d]

this song makes me feel like i am traveling through space finding someone.

[@DALILA14030]

Maravillosa canción, precioso el vídeo!! ❤

[@annieshamblee39]

🌉🌉🌉Beautiful song I have ever heard bless this earth with peace, love, and harmony Amen🌉🌉🌉

[@blindambitions]

As much as i have always loved this song, along with this imagry it has made my enjoyment even moreso enjoyable. Well done.

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

This and hope are such brilliant works

[@drueid73]

Amazing wonderful love the video too!!!!!!

[@eric7922]

What a fitting video...superb.

[@luishumbertopadillacardoso8328]

Mindhunter

[@ModernGolfer]

Hey, let's get all these albums, INCLUDING "Hope" with the London Symphony, released on CD and possibly other media! What're ya waiting for? We certainly don't want this music lost to posterity!

[@deanosaur808]

I think they already did, several years before your message!

[@lilysandoz]

This is really good! Thanks!

[@johnwatt5620]

Glad to have know "Dee Long" Klaatu vocals guitar through my brother Frank Watt another musician all underated Canadians (Scarboro boys) Dee worked with producer George Martin Beatle Fame at Apple records London another bit of trivia. Mc Cartney heard of the Klaatu Beatle sound through Mr Martin and had to drop by and chat with Dee. Now that is a bit of Klaatu Dee Long Trivia

[@lisalee84]

I'm here remembering the great music Due South played.

[@extendconsulting8599]

speechless - this is more than a song