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
Natural Thing
UFO Lyrics
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You can look but please don't touch
Didn't like rock and rollers
Seemed a bit much too much
* Cause it's the natural thing you feel at the start
Natural blood starts to flow
Yeah, the natural thing, you get at the start
Then she'll never let you go
Don't you think the band's real tight Wait til we start to move
** May sound funny but you gave it to me
I didn't even like it
May sound funny but you gave it to me
And now I got to live without it
I been down to Atlanta
Got to move my feet
Gettin' down for the last encore
With every star she meets
[* Repeat]
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Why'd you do it, why'd you do it
The song "Natural Thing" by UFO is a classic rock song that is all about the natural feeling that you get when you first fall in love. The song tells the story of a girl who comes from Memphis and doesn't seem to be too interested in rock and roll music. However, the singer is in love with her and tries to get her to like his music by inviting her to see his band play. In the end, the singer realizes that the love he has for her is so strong that he can't live without her.
The lyrics of the song are full of energy and excitement, which is typical of classic rock songs. The singer's enthusiasm for the girl is palpable and he tries his best to impress her with his music. The chorus of the song, "Cause it's the natural thing you feel at the start, natural blood starts to flow" is catchy and highlights the natural feeling of falling in love. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song reinforces the idea of the natural feeling that occurs when two people fall in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Said she came from Memphis
She introduced herself as hailing from Memphis
You can look but please don't touch
She allowed for observation, but not physical contact
Didn't like rock and rollers
She didn't enjoy music performers
Seemed a bit much too much
She appeared overwhelmed by the music scene
Cause it's the natural thing you feel at the start
Feeling attraction at the beginning of a relationship is common and expected
Natural blood starts to flow
The body experiences an increase in adrenaline due to attraction
Yeah, the natural thing, you get at the start
Once again, feeling attraction at the beginning of a relationship is common and expected
Then she'll never let you go
Once someone falls in love, they tend to stay with their partner indefinitely
Hey girl, now does it feel alright
Asking the woman how she's feeling about the relationship
Think I'm gettin' through
Asking if the singer is making sense to the woman
Don't you think the band's real tight
Asking the woman if she likes the band's performance
Wait til we start to move
The singer is excited to see the woman dance to their music
May sound funny but you gave it to me
Despite not initially enjoying something (presumably the relationship), the woman is the reason why the singer now loves it
I didn't even like it
The singer didn't initially like the relationship or the person but has now become connected and enjoys it/them.
And now I got to live without it
Being forced to live without the woman and the relationship is difficult for the singer
I been down to Atlanta
The singer has visited Atlanta
Got to move my feet
The singer is excited to dance and have fun
Gettin' down for the last encore
The band is about to perform their final song
With every star she meets
The woman has met many famous people throughout her life
[* Repeat]
Repeating the chorus
[** Repeat]
Repeating a specific stanza of the song
[** Repeat]
Repeating a specific stanza of the song
Why'd you do it, why'd you do it
An unanswered question as to why something happened
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, DELLA BLUE MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL SCHENKER, PETER FREDERICK WAY, PHILLIP JOHN MOGG
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