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
Sea Of Faith
UFO Lyrics
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This time goodbye
No bon voyage,
It's time to fly
I can see the breakdown coming
Like a twisted wreck
Let's save ourselves the sorrow
Before we hit the deck
From the high plains
To the border
All across the land
From the flying of the flag
To lovers kissing hands
You can cover me in roses
Put nickles on my eyes
There be no tomorrows,
No more goodbyes
Sea of faith
Where did she go
Little diamonds
How you shine and glow
Looking at the future I don't know
I am just here to watch the river flow
A street full of whispers,
Rings like a chinese gong
A room full of would be's
Whose lives have gone wrong
The blues don't exist now
Just to cleanse your soul
They were made to wake you up
Not to dig a hole
You can cover me in roses,
Put nickles on my eyes
There be no tomorrows,
No more goodbyes
Sea of faith
Where did she go
Little diamonds
How you shine and glow
Looking at the future I don't know
I am just here to watch the river flow
Solo
Say sayonara darling
This time goodbye
No bon voyage,
It's time to fly
I can see the breakdown coming
Like a twisted wreck
Let's save ourselves the sorrow
Before we hit the deck
It's something of a tragedy
It would make you weep
When you kiss your love goodnight
Now I see why lovers leap
You can cover me in roses,
Put nickles on my eyes
There be no tomorrows,
No more goodbyes
Sea of faith
Where did she go
Little diamonds
How you shine and glow
Looking at the future
I don't know
I am just here to watch
The river flow
Little diamonds
How you shine and glow
Looking at the future
I don't know
I am just here to watch
The river flow
Little diamonds
How you shine and glow
The lyrics of UFO's song "Sea of Faith" seem to be about accepting change and letting go of someone or something before it's too late. The repetition of "no more goodbyes" and "before we hit the deck" suggest that the singer has experienced enough sadness and is trying to avoid additional heartache. The line "sea of faith, where did she go" could be interpreted as a loss of trust or hope in something once believed in. The use of "little diamonds" could be seen as a metaphor for the small, sparkling moments in life that shine even in the face of darkness.
The lyrics also touch on societal issues: "From the high plains to the border, all across the land, from the flying of the flag to lovers kissing hands" suggests the range of experiences and diversity within a country, while "a street full of whispers, rings like a chinese gong, a room full of would be's whose lives have gone wrong" could be a commentary on the struggles of everyday people.
Line by Line Meaning
Say sayonara darling
Saying goodbye to something or someone dear
This time goodbye
Leaving for good this time
No bon voyage,
No farewell wishes or goodbyes
It's time to fly
Time to move on to something different
I can see the breakdown coming
Predicting an event or situation that is about to fall apart
Like a twisted wreck
Similar to a mangled car after an accident
Let's save ourselves the sorrow
Avoiding getting hurt or experiencing sadness
Before we hit the deck
Before things get worse
From the high plains
From the elevated areas
To the border
To the edge or boundary
All across the land
Covering a wide area
From the flying of the flag
From the display of patriotism
To lovers kissing hands
To displays of affection
You can cover me in roses
When I'm gone, cover me with flowers
Put nickles on my eyes
A reference to covering the eyes of the deceased, as customarily done with coins
There be no tomorrows,
There won't be any more days to come
No more goodbyes
There won't be any more farewells
Sea of faith
A metaphorical sea of hope and belief
Where did she go
Where has the belief gone
Little diamonds
Small, shining things
How you shine and glow
How brilliantly and brightly they shine
Looking at the future I don't know
Uncertain about what the future holds
I am just here to watch the river flow
Simply observing and not interfering with the natural course of events
A street full of whispers,
A place where secrets abound
Rings like a chinese gong
Reverberates like a percussive instrument from China
A room full of would be's
A place where people who aspired but fell short gather
Whose lives have gone wrong
Whose lives didn't turn out as planned
The blues don't exist now
The music genre blues is no longer around
Just to cleanse your soul
Just to make you feel better
They were made to wake you up
They were created to inspire, motivate, and stir your emotions
Not to dig a hole
Not to create more difficulties or problems
It's something of a tragedy
It's a sad event or situation
It would make you weep
It would make you cry
When you kiss your love goodnight
When you say goodbye to someone you love at night
Now I see why lovers leap
Now I understand why people take risks for love
Little diamonds
Small, shining things
How you shine and glow
How brilliantly and brightly they shine
Looking at the future
Looking into what is yet to come
I don't know
I'm not sure
I am just here to watch
I am a spectator
The river flow
The movement of water in the river
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