Hope For Happiness · The Soft Machine The Soft Machine ℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1968 UMG Recordings, Inc. Released on: 2010-01-01 Producer: Chas Chandler Producer: Tom Wilson Associated Performer, Guitar: Kevin Ayers Associated Performer, Drums: Robert Wyatt Associated Performer, Organ: Mike Ratledge Composer Lyricist: Hugh Hopper Composer Lyricist: Kevin Ayers Composer Lyricist: Mike Ratledge