We’re Off You Know by Klaatu from their second Album Hope Words By: John Woloschuk Lead Vocal: John Woloschuk Instrumentation: John: Electric pianos, bass guitar, synthesizer Dee: Electric guitars, electric sitar, harmonica Terry: Drums, percussion Recorded At: Toronto Sound Studios and Olympic Sound Studios Recording Period: September 1976 to April 1977 (mixed in May 1977) Initial Release Date: September 1977 (”Hope” album) Remarks: In keeping with the nautical theme of this track, producer Terry Brown borrowed an authentic ship’s bell from a local yacht club and it was overdubbed onto the 24-track master tape at Toronto Sound Studios in early 1977. The trumpets and flugel horn on this track were performed by Guido Basso, a prominent jazz musician and prolific session player from Toronto. The orchestral strings which can be heard in the opening of this track were recorded at Olympic Sound Studios in London, England in January 1977. All other string parts were recorded at Toronto Sound Studios in February 1977 and were performed by a viola duet.