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
Pushed to the limit
UFO Lyrics
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Keep off the street, go away and wait to die
What you don't see is what life means to me
My woman says it ain't right
For a man my age to fight
She don't get it
She ain't in it
I'm pushed to the limit
Two clean shirts, I'm puffing on an old cigar
I still love women, sex and fancy cars
What you don't conceive is just what I believe
My doctor says it ain't right
For a man my age to fight
He don't get it
He ain't in it
I'm pushed to the limit
Is it nice and cozy, sitting there in your evening chair
Is your paper pressed like your string vest
It's enough to make you rip out your hair
Relations sit and wring their hands
How long will I survive
Here's the cherry, there's more spunk left
Kiss my arse, I'm still alive
You keep it nice and quiet boy, but please don't pacify me
I'm just not ready for the shade of an old oak tree
What you don't see is what life means to me
And my dad's an angry man, sometimes like desperate dan
And he gets it
And he's in it
He's pushed to the limit
My doctor says it ain't right
For a man my age to fight
He says put out the light
He don't get it
He ain't in it
I'm pushed to the limit
The lyrics to UFO's "Pushed to the Limit" present a unique take on the idea of aging and the expectations that come with it. The singer seems to be someone who is tired of the idea that they should be slowing down and taking it easy as they get older. They are uninterested in "let[ting] the world pass by" and instead want to continue enjoying life in the way that they always have. This sentiment is echoed throughout the song, with lines like "I still love women, sex and fancy cars" and "please don't pacify me / I'm just not ready for the shade of an old oak tree."
Despite this desire to keep living life to the fullest, the singer faces pushback from those around them. Their woman thinks it's not right for someone their age to fight, and their doctor advises them to "put out the light." Even the singer's dad seems to have given up some of his fight, though he still understands what his son is going through. However, the singer is determined to keep going, declaring that they're "still alive" and refusing to be "pacif[ied]."
The song ultimately offers a powerful message about the importance of living life on one's own terms, regardless of societal expectations or limitations. It encourages listeners to push back against the idea that they should slow down as they age and to continue pursuing their passions and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Put your feet up maybe let the world pass by
I'm feeling tired and I just want to take a break from everything.
Keep off the street, go away and wait to die
I feel like the world is against me and I'd rather stay indoors.
What you don't see is what life means to me
My life is full of hidden struggles that people don't seem to understand.
My woman says it ain't right
For a man my age to fight
She don't get it
She ain't in it
I'm pushed to the limit
My partner thinks that I should just settle down and take it easy, but I can't help feeling like I need to keep fighting.
Two clean shirts, I'm puffing on an old cigar
I still love women, sex and fancy cars
Even though I'm getting older, I still have a lot of energy and desire for life's pleasures.
My doctor says it ain't right
For a man my age to fight
He don't get it
He ain't in it
I'm pushed to the limit
My doctor thinks I should just slow down and accept my age, but I can't help feeling like I need to keep going.
Is it nice and cozy, sitting there in your evening chair
Is your paper pressed like your string vest
It's enough to make you rip out your hair
I'm frustrated with people who think that it's okay to just sit back and relax without any ambition or drive.
Relations sit and wring their hands
How long will I survive
Here's the cherry, there's more spunk left
Kiss my arse, I'm still alive
My relatives are worried about me, but I still have a lot of fight left in me and I refuse to give up.
You keep it nice and quiet boy, but please don't pacify me
I'm just not ready for the shade of an old oak tree
I don't want people to treat me like I'm old and frail, because I still have a lot of life in me.
And my dad's an angry man, sometimes like desperate dan
And he gets it
And he's in it
He's pushed to the limit
My father is a tough guy who understands my struggles and how hard it is to keep going in life.
My doctor says it ain't right
For a man my age to fight
He says put out the light
He don't get it
He ain't in it
I'm pushed to the limit
My doctor keeps telling me to slow down, but I can't stop fighting for what I believe in and what makes me happy.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Philip John Mogg, Michael Schenker
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