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
Perfect View
UFO Lyrics
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How the city swings
A little kiss of angels
A little tune of things
And she mesmerizes,
captivates
A message for
a heart that aches
and your stuck in jail
18 plus
there's no sign of bail
And she mesmerizes,
captivates
A message for
a heart that aches
My thousand dollars
ain't going nowhere
And the revelations
kiss, tell, and dare
I've got a perfect view
of what I want to do
I've got a perfect view
am I getting through to you?
21 is easy,
but I don't know why
There's no difference
this bird will fly
My thousand dollars
ain't going nowhere
And the revelations
kiss, tell, and dare
I've got a perfect view
of what I want to do
I've got a perfect view
am I getting through to you?
Solo
And she mesmerizes,
captivates
A message for a
heart that aches
My sweet darling night
How the city swings
A little kiss of angels
A little tune of things
My thousand dollars
ain't going nowhere
And the revelations
kiss, tell, and dare
I've got a perfect view
of what I want to do
I've got a perfect view
am I getting through to you?
I've got a perfect view
of what I really want to do
I've got a perfect view
am I getting through to you?
Perfect view
I've got a perfect view
The lyrics of "Perfect View" by UFO can be interpreted in many different ways, but one possible interpretation is as follows. The song seems to be about a person who is in a difficult situation and feeling trapped, but who has a "perfect view" of what they want to do and where they want to go. The opening lines suggest a sense of enchantment with the city at night, and perhaps a longing for something more. The reference to "a little kiss of angels" and "a little tune of things" creates a dreamy, mystical atmosphere.
The next lines describe someone who is "mesmerizing" and "captivating" and has a message for a "heart that aches." It's not clear who this person is or what their message is, but it seems to offer some comfort or hope to the person who is feeling trapped. The lines about being "stuck in jail" and having "no sign of bail" suggest a sense of frustration and helplessness.
The next section of the song describes the singer's financial situation: "My thousand dollars ain't going nowhere." This reinforces the sense of being trapped, as money is often seen as a means of escape or freedom. The reference to "revelations" that "kiss, tell, and dare" is more ambiguous, but it could be a reference to some kind of revelation or epiphany that the singer has had.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I've got a perfect view" several times, emphasizing the sense of clarity or vision that the singer has. The lines "21 is easy, but I don't know why/There's no difference this bird will fly" suggest a sense of youthful optimism and confidence, despite the difficulties the singer is facing.
Line by Line Meaning
My sweet darling night
The night is lovely and captivating.
How the city swings
The city is bustling with energy and activity.
A little kiss of angels
Possibly referring to the beauty of the night, or an actual kiss from someone special.
A little tune of things
A sense of harmony in the evening, possibly due to the music playing in the background.
And she mesmerizes, captivates
Someone is captivating the singer's attention, possibly his love interest.
A message for a heart that aches
The captivator is sending a message to soothe the singer's heartache.
now you are 16 and your stuck in jail
The singer is referencing a difficult situation faced by someone who is young.
18 plus there's no sign of bail
The singer is referring to a legal issue someone is facing with no apparent solution.
My thousand dollars ain't going nowhere
The singer's money is not enough to fix the problems that he or she is facing.
And the revelations kiss, tell, and dare
The singer is possibly referring to secrets revealed, intimate actions or challenges given.
I've got a perfect view of what I want to do
The singer is clear in what he or she wants to do.
I've got a perfect view am I getting through to you?
The singer is trying to communicate his or her exact perspective to whoever is there
21 is easy but I don't know why
The singer is commenting on the age of 21 being regarded as a milestone, but unclear about why it is significant.
There's no difference this bird will fly
The singer is comparing himself or herself to a bird in flight, indicating that he or she will succeed regardless of any obstacles.
Solo
Musical interlude in which only a solo instrument is playing.
Perfect view
The singer is confident in his or her beliefs and vision.
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Written by: CHARLOTTE CAFFEY, ELLEN SHIPLEY
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