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
Rise Again
UFO Lyrics
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Going to jamaica,
Warm and coral waters flow
There she goes
Sun kissed her body, in this magic feel love grow,
Love grows
Feel like letting go
? ? right out the hole
It stops in a minute,
It's right down in it
Hey, we're really back on a roll
I don't know why, I don't know why
Feel so good I could die, I could die
Great escape, I'll be there, by the skin of my teeth, on a wish and a prayer
With a head full of hammers, both feet in the grave, I'm gonna stand I'm gonna rise again
Dream time (lavinia? ? ),
Even though the odds are stacked, she's coming back
(moon monkeys barking? ) in a bitter chocolate glow,
There she goes, feel like letting go...
Hey, mr. cool jazz nights, let the fever go,
It stops in a minute, I'm down in it
Hey, play it long and slow
I don't know why, I don't know why,
Feels so good I could die, I could die,
With a great escape, I'll be there, by the skin of my teeth on a wish and a prayer
With a head full of hammers, both feet in the grave, I'm gonna stand I'm gonna rise again
(instrumental)
With a great escape, I'll be there, by the skin of my teeth on a wish and a prayer
With a head full of hammers both feet in the grave, I'm gonna stand I'm gonna rise again
I've been stricken, I'll be there, by the skin of my teeth on a wish and a prayer, and I'm
Not going down, both feet in the grave, I'm gonna stand I'm gonna rise again.
Dream time (lavinia? ? )
Feel like letting go.
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The song "Rise Again" by UFO is an upbeat rock song that talks about rejuvenation and coming back from difficult situations. The singer talks about going to Jamaica, where warm and coral waters flow, and feeling the magic of love growing. He feels like letting go of his worries and just enjoying the moment. The tone changes as the singer addresses "Mr. Saturday night" and "Mr. cool jazz nights," saying that he doesn't know why he feels so good he could die. He talks about a great escape and standing up to rise again even when he is at the brink of death.
The singer talks about being "saved by the skin of his teeth on a wish and a prayer." This line might mean that despite all odds, he is still alive, and only a small prayer or wish kept him going. The repeated lines in the song suggest that the singer is trying to lift himself up from difficult situations, and he's determined not to go down, even when the odds are stacked against him.
Overall, the song is about resilience, determination, and the will to survive even when everything seems to be going against you.
Line by Line Meaning
Going to jamaica, Warm and coral waters flow
Starting a journey towards Jamaica, enjoying the pleasant and comfortable environment around.
There she goes Sun kissed her body, in this magic feel love grow, Love grows Feel like letting go
Observing a woman with sun-kissed skin, experiencing an increasing fondness for her and feeling like letting go of any worries and inhibitions.
Hey mr. Saturday night ? ? right out the hole It stops in a minute, It's right down in it Hey, we're really back on a roll
Encountering someone or something on a Saturday night that throws everything off, but quickly adapting and getting back on track.
I don't know why, I don't know why Feel so good I could die, I could die Great escape, I'll be there, by the skin of my teeth, on a wish and a prayer With a head full of hammers, both feet in the grave, I'm gonna stand I'm gonna rise again
Feeling inexplicably great and determined to make a great escape from a difficult situation by the barest margin of success and purely driven by hope and effort.
Dream time (lavinia? ? ), Even though the odds are stacked, she's coming back (moon monkeys barking? ) in a bitter chocolate glow, There she goes, feel like letting go...
During a dream-like state, finding that even though the odds are against someone, they are still returning despite disturbances and distractions, and feeling the urge to let go.
Hey, mr. cool jazz nights, let the fever go, It stops in a minute, I'm down in it Hey, play it long and slow
At a cool jazz night, letting go of any discomfort or impatience, and embracing the moment with a similar rhythm
With a great escape, I'll be there, by the skin of my teeth on a wish and a prayer With a head full of hammers, both feet in the grave, I'm gonna stand I'm gonna rise again
Again recognizing that the sole escape from a difficult situation will be a tight squeeze with a fervent wish and praying, and carrying the weight of one's circumstances, but determined to stand up and succeed.
I've been stricken, I'll be there, by the skin of my teeth on a wish and a prayer, and I'm Not going down, both feet in the grave, I'm gonna stand I'm gonna rise again.
Admitting to being ill or facing some other adversity but planning to emerge victorious through hard work and perseverance.
Dream time (lavinia? ? ) Feel like letting go.
Once again, sensing the need or desire to let go and surrender to the situation.
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