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
Mr. Freeze
UFO Lyrics
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This year I've been feeling kinda weary
Oh,next year I may not come back at all
Sometimes I hear the angels a singing
Or I can hear my mothers call
Give me a cadillac for a carriage
And you'll hear my name
You can call me Mr. Black
You can call me Mr. Grey
Or you can call me simply,
Call me Mr. Freeze
And tonight I'm feeling kinda beautiful
Tonight I'm feeling kinda warm
And there's a touch of humour
In everything I see
Oh there's a touch of scorn
Give me a Mercedes for my baggage
And hear my name on the breeze
You can all me Mr. Black
You can all me Mr. Green
Or you can call me simply,
Call me Mr. Freeze
If you please Mr. Freeze
Solo
Give me a cadillac for a carriage
And you'll hear my name
Whispering through the trees
You can call me Mr. Black
You can call me Mr. Grey
Or you can call me simply,
Call me Mr. Freeze
Oh Mr. Freeze
Give me a Mercedes for my baggage
And hear my name on the breeze
You can all me Mr. Black
You can all me Mr. Green
Or you can call me simply,
Call me Mr. Freeze
If you please
The lyrics to UFO's song "Mr. Freeze" speak of a weariness and detachment from the everyday world that the singer feels. He expresses the possibility that he may not return in the next year, and speaks of hearing both angels singing and his mother's call. The mention of a "cadillac for a carriage" and a "Mercedes for my baggage" could represent a desire for material wealth or a means of escape.
Throughout the song, the singer refers to himself as "Mr. Freeze," offering various colors for others to call him, including black, grey, and green. This could represent his desire for anonymity and detachment from his surroundings, as well as his adaptability and willingness to change.
There is a sense of emotional complexity in the lyrics, with the singer describing feeling both beautiful and warm, as well as humorous and scornful. The repeated refrain of "If you please Mr. Freeze" could be interpreted as a plea for understanding and acceptance of his detached state of being.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Now
An attention grabber to start the song
This year I've been feeling kinda weary
The singer has been feeling tired and lacking energy this year
Oh,next year I may not come back at all
The singer may not be coming back next year as they are feeling unsure
Sometimes I hear the angels a singing
The singer occasionally hears beautiful music that sounds like angels singing
Or I can hear my mothers call
The singer can also hear their mother calling them
Give me a cadillac for a carriage
The singer wants a luxury car
And you'll hear my name
If the singer gets a car they will make sure everyone knows their name
Whispering through the trees
The singer's name will be heard softly blowing like the wind
You can call me Mr. Black
The singer could have a darker persona and be called Mr. Black
You can call me Mr. Grey
Another option for the singer is a persona of Mr. Grey
Or you can call me simply,
The singer is happy to be called anything as long as they are acknowledged
Call me Mr. Freeze
The singer's desired name is Mr. Freeze, suggesting they are a cool character
And tonight I'm feeling kinda beautiful
The singer is feeling good about themselves tonight
Tonight I'm feeling kinda warm
They're also feeling physically warm
And there's a touch of humour
The singer has a sense of humor and finds things funny
In everything I see
Humor can be found in all aspects of the singer's life
Oh there's a touch of scorn
There are also negative feelings or disdain mixed in with the humor
Give me a Mercedes for my baggage
The singer now wants a different luxury car brand
And hear my name on the breeze
Like before, if the singer gets the car, their name must be heard on the wind
You can all me Mr. Black
Mr. Black is still a persona the singer wants to embody
You can all me Mr. Green
An added persona of Mr. Green comes into play
If you please Mr. Freeze
The singer is still requesting to be called Mr. Freeze
Solo
A musical break
Oh Mr. Freeze
Final emphasis on the desired name
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@BatroAgencia
Amazing song, beautiful lyrics, the painting of a dying man. Pure poetry 👏👏👏
@hackermike31
A welcome Vinnie album to continue the legendary greatest band....Period....
@frankarnold8520
Great performance. I like the standing of Phil, this band is one of the best but really damned underrated
@jameskeffer6855
Great sound still rocking after all these years
@hermanhelmich
What a killer track
And great great guitar work
That solo!
@greg-warsaw4708
The solo, pearly and virtuoso. And the main riff - charming, longing, romantic. Fine songwriting, melody, lyrics. For matching gems, check out UFO's Forsaken from The Visitor album; Burn Your House Down from Seven Deadly album; The Real Deal from The Conspiracy of Stars album. A good path to appreciate the band's Vinnie Moore period - earlier ones you certainly have long appreciated.
@billc307
The guitar work on this ranks up there with Schenker era UFO.
@darrincook8222
Love this song! Great guitars and melody.
@lekirh7416
UFO IS STILL ROCKIN HARD AFTER ALL THESE YEARS🌹🌹✌🤘✌🤘❤❤....PEACE N NO SWEAT✌
@FranciscoXavier7
This song in the live Album "Showtime", is a Monster, saw UFO at the European tour with Pete W.& Jason B. at the time, such a powerful song!.