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
Call Me
UFO Lyrics
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Will you follow me home with your lazer beam gun
Will you give me a chance so I understand what you're doing when you do it to me
I haven't heard your voice in two years
I dodged all of your apologies
Do you remember those weeks when you wouldn't acknowledge me
But you still, still call me sometimes
You still, still call sometimes
You still, still call sometimes
These days, you can't go back
You've lost your way and you've become boring
But I guess you got what you wanted your domestic life
You got the kids and the house and now you're a wife
And I'm so glad you've achieved and I'm happy too
But last night when my phone rang it was you
And I went back to sleep
Cause I won't pick up for you
You still, still call sometimes
You still, still call sometimes
You still, still call sometimes
You still, still call sometimes
The lyrics of UFO's song "Call Me" are quite interesting and offer a lot of room for interpretation. The song tells a story of a woman who is searching for truth but can't seem to find it. She turns to alcohol as a means to escape from reality; however, it only leads her further astray. In her desperation, she places an ad and changes her name. She then goes on a roller coaster journey that can't be caught, ultimately leaving a note at a hotel last resort. The note is a plea for someone to save her and walk her on water, to prevent her from drowning from her struggles and fears.
The song brings up a variety of themes, such as the search for truth, addiction, desperation, and the need for hope. The woman's situation is relatable to many people who may be struggling with similar issues. The metaphor of walking on water and not letting her drown is potent and powerful, representing the need for someone to guide her out of her troubles and provide her with a lifeline in her times of need.
Overall, the lyrics to "Call Me" are quite poetic and thought-provoking. The song offers many different interpretations, and it is up to the listener to decide the meaning behind the lyrics. However, at its core, the song is about hope and the power of connection to pull someone out of the depths of despair.
Line by Line Meaning
She looked for truth
Inside a bottle of rain
She searched for truth by drowning herself in alcohol.
Posted an ad
Then changed her name
She advertised herself and then changed her identity to escape her past.
On a roller coaster
That couldn't be caught
She was living a life of ups and downs that was beyond her control.
She left one note
At the hotel last resort
Before disappearing, she left behind only one message, at a last resort hotel.
And it said
Call me
Don't let me down
Walk me on the water
Don't let me drown no
Her message was a desperate plea for someone to reach out to her and save her from drowning, both metaphorically and literally.
Well the precious friends
And their special needs
They're like a cancer
That just feeds and feeds
Her former friends, who demanded too much from her, felt like a disease that never stopped spreading.
Saddle up and lets get out of here
You don't need one more
To shed one more tear
You couldn't make a stand now
You couldn't get it right
I only got this message now
Late, late last night
The singer wants to leave behind their old life, but is leaving too late to make a difference, and is lamenting their inability to fix things sooner.
Call me
Don't let me down
Walk me on the water
Don't let me drown
The artist's plea is repeated, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Call me
Don't let me down
Walk me on the water
Don't let me drown no
Don't let me drown
Once again, the plea is repeated, making it clear that something needs to change.
Call me
The final line of the song is a final, desperate plea for someone to reach out and save the artist from drowning in their troubles.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Noah Weiner
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