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
Love Lost Love
UFO Lyrics
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Try to catch the band's last song
Backstage pass really showin' out
Feel that's where i belong
Sittin' down with all the big stars at the bar
I really have a rock vocation
From monopedemania to schizophrenia
* of old lost love, where will you go
When the show is over
Nobody wants to know
**
We need to feel
Something that's real
'cause you're losin' from the start
So be careful with your heart
--solo--
**
Repeat
Partners in the next bed and they're dancing cheek to cheek
Can't understand their highbrow conversation
Yes, you're pretty, who needs a pretty face
With a hot lips reputation
*
Repeat
The song "Love Lost Love" by UFO describes the search for something real and exciting in life. The lyrics depict the thrill-seeking lifestyle of a rockstar, with the singer on the lookout for some thrills on a Saturday night. The idea of belonging to the backstage crowd and hanging out with big stars at the bar reflects a sense of validation and identity associated with fame and the music industry. The lyrics also talk about the singer's mental state, from monopedemania to schizophrenia, indicative of the creative intensity and instability often associated with the artistic mind.
The chorus speaks of old lost love, questioning where it will go after the show is over, indicating the fleeting nature of fame and love in the music industry. The singer speaks of the need to feel something that's real and be careful with their heart, acknowledging the transitory nature of superficial relationships in the entertainment industry. The song speaks to the struggle of balancing fame and personal relationships and the toll it can take on one's emotional well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Saturday night, we're all on the lookout for some thrills
On a weekend evening, our primary motive is to seek adventurous activities
Try to catch the band's last song
Attempt to witness the final performance of the band
Backstage pass really showin' out
The backstage access is a great opportunity to show off
Feel that's where i belong
Sensed that it's the perfect place to be at
Sittin' down with all the big stars at the bar
Seated along with famous personalities at the counter
I really have a rock vocation
Possessing a desire to pursue a career in rock music
From monopedemania to schizophrenia
Experienced a range of extreme psychological disorders
Rise to any situation
Capable of dealing with any unforeseen circumstance
of old lost love, where will you go
Addressing past love and wondering where it has gone
When the show is over
After the performance has come to an end
Nobody wants to know
No one is interested in knowing
We need to feel
The requirement is to experience
Something that's real
A genuine emotion or feeling
'cause you're losin' from the start
You're always at a disadvantage from the beginning
So be careful with your heart
Ensure to protect one's sentiments from being hurt
Repeat
Reiteration of the previous verse and chorus
Partners in the next bed and they're dancing cheek to cheek
A couple in the adjacent bed that are dancing intimately
Can't understand their highbrow conversation
Unable to comprehend their intellectual dialogue
Yes, you're pretty, who needs a pretty face
Just being beautiful is not enough and someone with a captivating personality is much better
With a hot lips reputation
Known to be a person who passionately kisses
Lyrics © DELLA BLUE MUSIC LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL SCHENKER, PHIL MOGG
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