Alien-Inspired Songs: A Galactic Playlist

Explore a vast collection of songs that reference aliens in their titles or lyrics, weaving a tapestry of interstellar storytelling and speculative intrigue.

Introduction

The concept of aliens has always fascinated humanity, inspiring numerous songs and albums that explore various facets of extraterrestrial life. From classic rock to alternative and more, these tracks offer a unique perspective on the unknown, blending music with the cosmic.

Songs with Alien References

Our Band 'Aliens'

Our band 'Aliens' has created a series of tracks that honor the theme of extraterrestrials, including:

Space Patrol Aliens On the Run When Our Planet Dies

Each song delves into different aspects of alien life, from their initial discovery to their potential impact on human society.

Styx

“Come Sail Away” by Styx references the initial discovery of unknown beings, only for the spaceship to reveal itself as alien:

“Initially he thought they were angelic beings, but the spaceship turned out to be alien.”

Brownsville Station

“Martian Boogie” by Brownsville Station is a wonderful example of music that goes beyond the typical novelty theme, offering a deeper exploration of Martian life:

“It’s fantastic music not just a novelty song.”

The Rolling Stones

While not as widely known, a specific track by Sam Phillips (courtesy of The Rolling Stones) indirectly references aliens:

“Klaatu did a song called ‘Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft’. It was covered by the Carpenters.”

David Bowie

David Bowie's work has countless references to aliens, including:

Space Oddity Ashes to Ashes Halo Spaceboy Blackstar

Other space-related tracks by David Bowie include:

The Prettiest Star Starman Loving the Alien Ziggy Stardust

William Shatner

William Shatner performed “Mrs. Major Tom,” which, while sung, is more of a spoken word piece during a melody:

“I am not sure if it can be called singing when William Shatner talks during the melody of a song.”

Space Rock Anthems

The following tracks are anthems for fans of space music, blending the unknown with the musical:

Space Captain - Joe Cockern Galaxy Song - Monty Python/ Eric Idle Outa-Space and Space Race - Billy Preston Mothership Connection - Parliament-Funkadelic The collected works of Sun Ra

Stranger in a Strange Land

These tracks continue the journey of exploring alien themes and life in space, adding to the richness of the genre:

Sunrise and Space Baby - The Tubes Rocket Love - Stevie Wonder Spacelab - Kraftwerk Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft - Klaatu Spaceman and Mister Spaceman - Harry Nilsson and the Byrds Across the Universe - The Beatles Space Cowboy - Steve Miller Satellite of Love - Lou Reed Walking on the Moon - the Police Intergalactic Laxative - Donovan 2000 Light Years From Home - Rolling Stones Telstar - The Tornados Space Invader - The Pretenders Starlight - Muse Supermassive Black Hole - Muse Space Dementia - Muse Supersonic Rocket Ship - the Kinks Space Junk - Devo The Planets Bend Between Us - Snow Patrol Jupiter Crash - the Cure

Each song brings its unique take on the eternal question of extraterrestrial life, blending it with a myriad of musical styles and personalities.

Conclusion

Explore these tracks to immerse yourself in a world where the unknown is as fascinating as the familiar. From our band 'Aliens' to the cosmic explorations of David Bowie and beyond, these songs offer a fantastical journey through the stars, inviting listeners to dream of what lies beyond our own world.