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
There are other artists with same name:
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
Black Cold Coffee
UFO Lyrics
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Out on the ocean
Like a storm of bad news
It took three monkeys in a plastic mac
To fit inside a paper sack
And they're cooking up an alibi
Cooking up some steam
Somewhere in Orleans
They had a plan,
They had a plot
Beggars and blues was all they got
Black cold coffee
Black Irish soup
Cold on a silver spoon
She's dancing through hoops
Baby's wishing on a wishing well
She's moving up
And ringing her bell
Can't fly to heaven
On a persian rug
So put some coins in the old sailor mug
They travelled up together
From the coast
East of Aldgate
Silently like ghosts
They had a scam,
They had a scheme
For drunks and bums counting beans
Black cold coffee
Black Irish soup
Cold on a silver spoon
She's dancing through hoops
Solo
Black cold coffee
Black Irish soup
Cold on a silver spoon
She's dancing through hoops
The lyrics of "Black Cold Coffee" by UFO are packed with a great deal of imagery and metaphor, which give the song its unique meaning. The first stanza sets the tone for the remainder of the song, with Captain Midnight and Captain Cruise setting sail on the ocean, causing chaos wherever they go. The metaphor of bad news is also used, which suggests that these characters bring nothing but trouble along with them. Three monkeys in a plastic mac attempting to fit in a paper sack is another memorable metaphor, possibly referencing the struggle that comes with keeping secrets.
The second stanza continues this sense of intrigue, describing the two captains as "cooking up an alibi". There is a sense of danger and excitement surrounding their actions, which the lyrics suggest are taking place in Orleans. The use of the words "madness" and "plot" further adds to this feeling of danger. However, the plan doesn't seem to be as successful as they had hoped, with "beggars and blues" being all they have to show for their efforts.
The chorus of the song revolves around the central metaphor of black cold coffee and black Irish soup. The imagery is dark and bleak, suggesting that the characters are struggling with addiction or depression. The reference to the Persian rug and wishing well also adds to the sense of desperation and longing that the lyrics convey.
Overall, "Black Cold Coffee" by UFO is an excellent example of how lyrics can give a song its unique meaning. The use of metaphor and imagery helps to paint a vivid picture of the story behind the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Captain midnight and Captain cruise
Two people, possibly with nicknames, are mentioned.
Out on the ocean
They're on a boat in the sea.
Like a storm of bad news
Their presence could be a source of trouble.
It took three monkeys in a plastic mac / To fit inside a paper sack
Using hyperbolic language, the amount of space these characters occupied is described as small.
And they're cooking up an alibi / Cooking up some steam
They're planning something and trying to come up with a believable excuse.
Out in the madness / Somewhere in Orleans
Their location is described as chaotic and possibly in the city of New Orleans.
They had a plan, / They had a plot / Beggars and blues was all they got
These people have a scheme that revolves around poor people and difficult situations.
Black cold coffee / Black Irish soup / Cold on a silver spoon / She's dancing through hoops
Describing something someone is doing while eating or drinking an unpleasant item, possibly as a commentary on the struggles that people face.
Baby's wishing on a wishing well / She's moving up / And ringing her bell
Someone is making progress and doing well, possibly after wishing for good luck.
Can't fly to heaven / On a persian rug / So put some coins in the old sailor mug
The message being conveyed is that the road to success is not easy, and sometimes you need to seek help and support from others.
They travelled up together / From the coast / East of Aldgate / Silently like ghosts
These characters moved together in silence from somewhere near Aldgate.
They had a scam, / They had a scheme / For drunks and bums counting beans
These two have a dishonest plan involving taking advantage of people in difficult circumstances.
Black cold coffee / Black Irish soup / Cold on a silver spoon / She's dancing through hoops
Same as before, possibly showing how the unpleasant nature of life is not stopping someone from finding joy.
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Michael Cochardo
One of the best rock tunes in my list.
William Rodriguez Olguin
awesome solo guitar!
Patrick Devine lntervention
This album is fccn sic !
john asson
Vinnie slinging hash! go man go!
Benoit Vanhees
Bwwww give me the more melodic old school UFO. Not this noisy repertoire by aging guys who want to pretend they are not getting older, by playing louder. Front man remains a fantastic singer, but I would have appreciated it if he would have remained closer to the old stuff. There's plenty of room for change, but the core has to be there. Deep Purple is a good example of a band who's doing just that. This stuff here clearly is for another audience, fine with me if new audiences love it, as long as the older fans have the right to put on faces like they just took a bite in a sour grape.
Robert Flippin
Hahaha sour grape face. Boy, you got that right.They lost thier soul long ago. Now just another rock band,like so many others.
ExOduS 666
good