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
High Flyer
UFO Lyrics
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I'm so far out to sea
Ships are passing every night
Oh, all my boyish dreams
And your every melody
With the sea tides tossin' free
Never, never holdin' back
Turn to summer, goes so fast
Seems I'll never see you
One weekend and a photograph
Oh, all my boyish dreams
And your every melody
With the sea tides tossin' free
Never, never holdin' back
Rock and rollers drift by
The song High Flyer is about a person who feels like they're drifting away from their dreams. The opening line "High flyers, wailing birds" refers to the dreams and ambitions of individuals that seem to fly high in the sky. The singer feels like they're lost at sea and all their childhood dreams of becoming successful and famous are just passing ships in the night.
The lyrics "And your every melody with the sea tides tossin' free, never, never holding back, rock and rollers drift by" seems to describe the singer's admiration for musicians who seemingly have more control of their lives and careers. The singer sees these musicians as free spirits who can follow their artistic passions and live life on their own terms.
The lines "Turn to summer, goes so fast, seems I'll never see you, one weekend and a photograph, oh all my boyish dreams" suggest that the singer feels like time is slipping away from them. They're able to capture fleeting moments of happiness and success like a photograph but in reality, those moments are just distant memories that fade away quickly.
Line by Line Meaning
High flyers, wailing birds
These birds are soaring high and making a lot of noise as they fly.
I'm so far out to sea
The singer feels isolated and distant from others.
Ships are passing every night
Despite being out to sea, the singer sees other ships passing by regularly.
Oh, all my boyish dreams
The artist reflects on their past hopes and aspirations from when they were young.
And your every melody
The artist is addressing someone else and appreciating every song they create.
With the sea tides tossin' free
The music is flowing like the waves of the sea.
Never, never holdin' back
The music is unrestrained and passionate.
Rock and rollers drift by
Even though the artist is out at sea, they can still hear the sound of rock music in the distance.
Turn to summer, goes so fast
Time seems to move quickly, especially during the summer season.
Seems I'll never see you
The artist may never have the opportunity to see someone again.
One weekend and a photograph
All the singer has left of a past encounter is a photo from one weekend.
Oh, all my boyish dreams
The artist is once again reflecting on their former ambitions and aspirations.
And your every melody
The singer still appreciates and remembers the music of the person they were addressing before.
With the sea tides tossin' free
The music continues to flow like the waves, unencumbered and unrestrained.
Never, never holdin' back
The music is still passionate and unrestrained, never held back by anything or anyone.
Rock and rollers drift by
The sound of rock music still echoes through the air, even as time passes and things change.
Lyrics © DELLA BLUE MUSIC LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL SCHENKER, PHIL MOGG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Brian-te1ry
UFO a band that had SO many excellent songs but most people are oblivious to
@joeallegra3122
Absolute melodic perfection in a solo! The most overlooked balled of its time. One rock publication ( in the seventies ) asked Ritchie Blackmore who he listened to or felt some of the best players were. His response was he didn't listen to many current players. Yet he mentioned Micheal Schenker and said that man has some amazing melodies in his head. Not verbatim folks but that's what I remember.
@maxsunman7526
Perfect, thanks my friend. I appreciate your encouraging and kind words compliment.
@GIRICK2007
this is not just a solo. its like telling an emotion with strings. genius MS . i listen to this solo almost everyday.
MSG is one of my most Fav........
love from india
@dora6466
That was real music. Greetings from Croatia, thanks!
@maxsunman7526
Glad you liked it!
@bluezzzASMR
Konacno neko iz Hrvatske ispod epic pjesama! 🇭🇷
@senthilkumar-cq6pq
wow . what a solo, so fresh even after 30 odd years. Thanks 80s.
@maxsunman7526
So many thanks for your lovely kind words comment here.
Most of the songs we recorded on copyright CDs. version.
Keep having fun in listening most of the favorite songs form youtube.
@markkeegan7535
1975 actually.