In 1973 the band recruited an 18 year old Michael Schenker from the band Scorpions. This marked a departure from their space rock sound to a more hard edged rock sound. They released a string of critically acclaimed rock albums in the 70s that gained them a following in America and made them stars in the UK. Around the time of the 1978 release of Obsession, tensions between Schenker and Mogg were mounting. UFO arguably reached their peak at this time. In 1978 they toured extensively and recorded material for the double live album Strangers in the Night which was released in 1979. This album is considered by many fans and critics to be one of the best live rock albums ever produced. Immediately after the Strangers in the Night tour Michael Schenker left the band.
After this period UFO's popularity began to decline as they continue to release material. In 1988 they disbanded due to lackluster sales, decline in popularity, and their inability to (or perhaps refusal to) capitalize on the popularity of the glam rock movement. But the hiatus was short lived.
In 1992 Mogg and Way put together another UFO lineup that met with some new interest from fans. In 1993 the original UFO got back together (with Schenker) and the result was 1995's Walk on Water, which some consider to be one of the best comeback rock albums ever.
Schenker re-joined and quit UFO many times in the early 2000s. Due to Schenker's instability as a band member (and erratic tour behavior) Mogg eventually gained full control of the UFO band brand and Schenker is now forever from the picture (most likely).
UFO has released 20 studio albums, and many live/compilation albums. Though the lineup has changed many times over the years the core members of the band were usually involved along the way: Phil Mogg (vocals), Pete Way (bass), Andy Parker (drums), and Paul Raymond (guitar).
UFO's influence was strongly felt in the '80s metal scene and they have been cited as a primary influence of Kirk Hammett of Metallica, Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, and Iron Maiden who gives thanks to UFO in the liner note of The Number of the Beast.
UFO's official website: http://www.ufo-music.info
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2) UFO is a Danish rapper/singer-songwriter and member of the Danish hip-hop group Ufo&Yepha.
3) UFO is the alias of UK Happy Hardcore artist Jason Holloway who is known for his production on such labels as Raverbaby and Jellybaby.
4) UFO is a Latvian singer/songwriter also known as Kaspars Upacieris. He also hosts a radio show BB Brokastis with Andris Freidenfelds.
5) UFO was one of the first Costa Rican punk band and one of the most important during the 90's-early 00's in the Costa Rican alternativa music scene.
6) UFO! A Bay Area native pioneered the San Francisco Drum and Bass scene and co-founded the Phunckateck collective. An innovative producer.
2002 saw UFO! releasing an original material CD on Thermal Recordings, called "The Future is Listening”. Releases include a mix CD on Vortex called “Maelstrom,” and a special edition mix CD for Circa footwear. UFO! has worked Hive, Echo, and Techno producer John Tejada.
UFO! remixed a track for Hollywood Records, rock band Tinfed, called “Drop”, and several singles including “Tech has Taken Over Me”, “Sideswipe” (produced with Kaos) and “Besame” (produced with Arqer and Realtime).
“Enemy Infiltration”, an anthem of 1999, blazed across the U.S. and abroad. The stunning string arrangement on the track had producers from the revered Trouble on Vinyl label from the U.K. sampling it for one of their own releases called “Mission Control”.
7) UFOUnited Future Organization otherwise known as UFO is a nu-jazz duo made up of Japanese-born Tadashi Yabe (直 矢部, Yabe Tadashi?) and Frenchman Raphael Sebbag (ラファエルセバーグ, Raphael Sebbag?). One of the three original founding members, Toshio Matsuura left the group in 2002 to work with Universal Japan on a remix album project
8) UFO is a Hungarian music band. The most successfully years were the 90s for them.
9) UFO is an Indonesian music band. They released the first album early 2000 named "Brutal Pop".They've entered an Indonesian ska compilation album
10. UFO is a Norwegian band mostly cover band
Belladonna
UFO Lyrics
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Maybe I'm crazy, maybe it'll drive you insane
The open letter just carelessly placed
And you move in silence, the tea so delicately laced
Out of reach, out of touch
How you've learned to hate so much
The fingers are poisoned like needles in the drivin' rain
So smile discreetly as you watch with such grace
Now I must slip away, but can you forget my face
The lyrics of the song "Belladonna" by UFO explore themes of obsession, pain, and toxic love. The title itself refers to the poisonous plant of the same name, which can cause hallucinations, delirium, and even death in large enough doses. The first verse describes the singer's subject, perhaps a former lover or an object of obsession, who seems unaware of the pain they cause others. The singer questions their own sanity and wonders if their infatuation is driving them insane. The mention of an "open letter" suggests that the relationship may have ended badly, and the singer is struggling to come to terms with their feelings.
The second verse suggests that the subject of the singer's obsession has become something of a villain in their eyes. The line "how you've learned to hate so much" suggests that the subject has transformed from a source of passion into someone capable of causing great pain. The metaphor of "fingers...poisoned like needles in the drivin' rain" suggests that the subject is venomous, lashing out and causing destruction wherever they go. Despite this, the singer still finds them graceful and alluring, but acknowledges that they must leave the situation behind in order to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Belladonna never knew the pain
The plant Belladonna has no ability to experience pain, hence the singer uses it as a metaphor to describe someone who hasn't experienced enough pain in their life.
Maybe I'm crazy, maybe it'll drive you insane
The person singing is aware that they're behaving in a way that's not normal and they're aware that it might cause harm to whoever is around them.
The open letter just carelessly placed
The singer receives a letter that wasn't kept secret or confidential, it was left in the open where anyone can read it.
And you move in silence, the tea so delicately laced
The person being addressed in the song is sly and cunning, they don't make a lot of noise while they try to manipulate others, and they use sweet words to do so.
Out of reach, out of touch
The person being addressed in the song is far away from reality, and they're not aware of the consequences of their actions.
How you've learned to hate so much
The person being addressed in the song has learned to harbor negative feelings like hatred because of previous experiences in their life.
Came from passion, and you gave it a name
The person being addressed in the song started with a passion, but they turned it into something much darker, and they branded it with a name that reflects their obsession.
The fingers are poisoned like needles in the drivin' rain
The person being addressed in the song uses their manipulation as a weapon, like poison that paralyzes their victims, and they do so relentlessly, no matter what the conditions are.
So smile discreetly as you watch with such grace
The person being addressed in the song watches their own actions unfold with a sense of satisfaction, and they do it calmly, like they're the only ones in control of the situation.
Now I must slip away, but can you forget my face
The person singing is leaving because they don't want to be associated with the person they're addressing in the song, but they're not sure if they can erase the memory of their identity from the person's mind.
Lyrics © DELLA BLUE MUSIC LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL SCHENKER, PHIL MOGG
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