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
Miss The Lights
UFO Lyrics
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The smoothest (? ? ? ) in (? ? ? )
The mission boys all cross their palms
Don't you know who I am
I guess you miss the lights? huh!
I guess you miss the fame
I guess you miss everybody
Little caesar is prince of the city
? ? ?
In this town there's no pity
This man stands alone
I guess you miss the lights - ha!
I guess you miss the fame
I guess you miss everybody
Hanging onto your name
Sometimes when you're all alone
And the blue turns to gray
Better get down on those pinky knees,
And you start to pray
I guess you miss the lights - ha!
I guess you miss the fame
I guess you miss everybody
Kiss-kissing your name
(instrumental)
A glimmering ? , a twilight star
And so much love for show,
A returning wave from the gallery bar
And share the afterglow
I guess you miss the lights
I guess you miss the fame
I guess you miss everybody
Hanging onto your name
Ha!
I guess you miss the lights
I guess you miss the fame, haha!
I guess you miss everybody
Hanging onto your name
(fade out music and chorus)
I guess you miss the lights
I guess you miss everybody
Kiss-kissing your name
The lyrics to UFO's song "Miss The Lights" are about the pitfalls of fame and the longing for the spotlight even after its gone. The song starts with a description of a charismatic individual who is full of charm and the envy of others. However, the second verse reveals that this person is Little Caesar, the self-proclaimed "Prince of the City," who rules with an iron fist in a town with no pity. This person stands alone, and it is implied that they are lonely despite their success. The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "I guess you miss the lights," implying that the person's fame is over, and they are missing the attention that came with it.
The bridge of the song speaks to the loneliness that can come with fame. Despite being surrounded by people, the person is alone when they start to pray, seeking solace in something deeper than their own success. The final verse describes a scene of someone who is basking in their afterglow, receiving adulation from the gallery bar. But the lyrics come full circle with the final chorus, which repeats the idea that the person misses the lights, the fame, and everybody kissing their name, implying that they are still unhappy despite their success.
Line by Line Meaning
walking tall, full of tedious charm,
Confident and charismatic, though possibly somewhat boring and ordinary.
The smoothest (? ? ? ) in (? ? ? )
Possibly a description of the singer or a character in the song, who is very slick and polished.
The mission boys all cross their palms
People are willing to pay or bribe to get close to the singer or character in the song.
Don't you know who I am
The singer or character in the song is expecting to be recognized and treated with deference.
I guess you miss the lights? huh!
The singer is taunting someone who used to be in the spotlight but is no longer.
I guess you miss the fame
The singer believes that the person they are addressing is nostalgic for their past celebrity.
I guess you miss everybody
The singer believes that the person they are addressing was someone who was used to being the center of attention and receiving lots of adulation.
Hanging onto your name
Other people were so impressed with or envious of the person they are addressing that they attached themselves to that person in some way.
Little caesar is prince of the city
A reference to someone who is powerful and respected, possibly the person spoken to earlier in the song.
? ? ?
This line cannot be understood clearly to give a proper interpretation.
In this town there's no pity
This town or social circle is unforgiving and always looking for the next big thing.
This man stands alone
Despite his power and status, the person being referred to is ultimately alone.
Sometimes when you're all alone
A suggestion that the person being addressed might feel lonely now that they are no longer in the limelight.
And the blue turns to gray
A reference to sadness or depression.
Better get down on those pinky knees,
A sarcastic comment advising the person being addressed to pray.
And you start to pray
A continuation of the joke, but with the implication that the person being addressed might really feel the need to pray due to their sadness and loneliness.
A glimmering ? , a twilight star
A reference to stardom that may have faded, but still has some glitter and allure.
And so much love for show,
A reminder that the life of a celebrity can be quite superficial, with people showing adoration only because of the person's public status.
A returning wave from the gallery bar
Another reference to the singer or character being recognized and acknowledged by people who only want to be connected to the celebrity by association.
And share the afterglow
Enjoying the attention and the feeling that the spotlight can give, even after it has faded away somewhat.
Kiss-kissing your name
Another reference to the singer or character being adored and fawned over by others, even if it is not on the same level as in the past.
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