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
Out In The Streets
UFO Lyrics
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Lady loves to hang on
Lady liked a real intellectual
Sweet sister your still shaking
And your tragedy is never ending
Silver shoes you're wearing
Every window that you've ever stared in
Over my head, over my head
Sidewalks of the city
And every theater there you've ever played
Your comic book impersonations
Your wish for cinders embers to keep
Over my head, so it' all
[Repeat: x2]
Out in the street for just one more matinee
Yes, your vaudeville carries on
So put a smile in front your man can see
Yes, your vaudeville carries on
[Chorus]
The lyrics of UFO's song "Out In The Street" seem to describe the life of a struggling performer, possibly an actress or a stage performer. The chorus mentions a "Lady" who loves to hang on and liked an intellectual. This could refer to the performer's fans or admirers who appreciate her talent and intelligence. However, the "Lady" is still shaking, and her tragedy is never-ending, which implies that the performer is struggling to make a living or break through in the industry. The reference to "silver shoes" suggests that the performer is still trying to look her best despite her struggles.
The verse talks about the "Sidewalks of the city" and every theater in which the performer has played. The reference to "comic book impersonations" suggests that the performer may have played roles that required her to imitate characters from comic books or other forms of popular culture. The line "Your wish for cinders embers to keep" could refer to the performer's desire to keep the flames of her career burning despite the odds stacked against her.
The repeated lines "Out in the street for just one more matinee" and "Yes, your vaudeville carries on" suggest that the performer is determined to keep performing despite the hardships she faces. The reference to "vaudeville" could imply that the performer is from an older generation of entertainers who performed in variety shows or cabarets.
Overall, the lyrics of "Out In The Street" seem to convey the struggles and determination of a performer who refuses to give up her passion despite the challenges she faces.
Line by Line Meaning
Lady loves to hang on
This woman enjoys clinging onto things or people
Lady liked a real intellectual
The woman prefers intelligent individuals
Sweet sister your still shaking
Addressing a woman, her emotional turmoil still persists
And your tragedy is never ending
The woman's unfortunate circumstances seem to have no end
Silver shoes you're wearing
She's wearing silver-colored shoes
Every window that you've ever stared in
She has looked into every window she's encountered
Over my head, over my head
All of this is happening over the singer's head
Sidewalks of the city
The streets of the city
And every theater there you've ever played
She has performed in every theater in the city
Your comic book impersonations
She imitates characters from comic books
Your wish for cinders embers to keep
She desires to keep the ashes of a fire burning
Over my head, so it's all
It's all happening over the artist's head
Out in the street for just one more matinee
She's performing one last time in the streets
Yes, your vaudeville carries on
Her theatrical performance continues
So put a smile in front your man can see
She's putting on a smile for someone to see
Yes, your vaudeville carries on
Her theatrical performance continues
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER FREDERICK WAY, PHILLIP JOHN MOGG
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