It was an experience I'll never forget.. |
"Our
selection of songs for this project made "Passage"
a hit of a departure from our previous recordings. I am still fond
of every song on this album but would like to mention the history
of two: "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" - This song
was submitted to us and I immediately felt it was perfect for Karen.
We contacted England's late, great Peter Knight to orchestrate the
song (and two others on Passage) Peter flew to L.A. to conduct the
Los Angeles Philharmonic for the recording. (Due to a contractual
agreement their name was not allowed on the credits, hence the appearance
of the "Over-budget" Philharmonic). Between the 100 plus member "Phil"
and the 50 voice Gregg Smith Singers the recording session had to
take place on the A&M Sound Stage. It was an experience I'll never
forget."
"Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft" - I heard
this song on Canadian Group "Klaatus" debut album and couldn't resist
recording it. (lyrics such as these don't come along every day!) Peter
Knight penned the creative orchestration to my arrangement. In addition
to the guitar work, Tony Peluso reprises his role as the befuddled
D.J. This performance must be fairly convincing for following its
release we received numerous letters wanting to know when in fact
"World's Contact Day" was scheduled!." - R I C H A R D C A R P E N T E R 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 |
A&M Records Inc. 23 September 1977 |