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
Oh My
UFO Lyrics
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Wonderin' whether hang on or turn next time around
Look in your mirror just to see my face
Two way time, baby, it's no disgrace
Oh my, whoa, how the times have changed
Oh my, whoa, how the times have changed
Lookin' for reaction, something you can feel
Well, you dance I move as they look me in the eye
Two way time, baby, it's no lie
Oh my, whoa, how the times have changed
Oh my, whoa, how the times have changed
Oh my, oh, how the times have changed
Oh my, whoa, how the times have changed
Oh my, whoa, how the times have changed
Oh my, whoa, how the times have changed
Oh my, oh, how the times have changed
The lyrics of UFO's song "Oh My" talk about an individual's struggle to make a name for themselves in their town. They keep wandering around trying to find the perfect spot to turn their fortunes around, hoping to get noticed by people. The singer then talks about looking at their reflection to see if they are presentable enough while questioning themselves if they could make it in the town. They are trying to connect with people, moving and dancing to get any form of reaction from the folks around them. The song ends with the singer realizing that times have changed drastically and that they now have to work harder to make it.
The song seems to be a commentary on how the world has changed, and how it affects individuals trying to make a name for themselves. It touches on the struggles of making a career and how it takes time to make it. The lyrics are reflective and introspective, and the singer delivers them with a sense of emotional urgency.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I'm struttin' up and down
Confidently walking around trying to be noticed by others and become popular.
Tryin' to get my face in town
Attempting to get recognition and exposure in the city.
Wonderin' the hang where
Thinking about where to go and socialize.
To turn each time around
To find new places to go and enjoy oneself.
Look in your mirror just to see my face
Checking one's reflection in the mirror to see how they look.
Two way time, baby, it's no disgrace
Referring to how the individual presents themselves, saying it's not shameful to focus on one's appearance.
Oh my, how the times have changed
Expressing surprise in the differences that exist now from the past.
Ladies used to dancin' but I move for real
Not simply copying others, but genuinely expressing oneself authentically.
Lookin' for reaction, something you can feel
Trying to evoke some sort of emotional response from others.
When ya dance, I move and they look me in the eye
When dancing, I put on a show, capturing and holding attention of those around me.
Two way time, baby, it's no lie
Reiterating that the way one appears and presents themselves is important and carries significance.
Oh my, how the times have changed
Repeating surprise and observation of the differences present now from the past.
Lyrics © DELLA BLUE MUSIC LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Gerard Parker, Peter Fredrick Way, Phillip John Mogg, Rudolf Schenker
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