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
Shadow Dancer
UFO Lyrics
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Oh hustling days
I look at the world
In a rose coloured haze
Cramp tight bodies
Jive and girate
Bump and grind to the rhythm of fate
And we spun in the sunlight
We kissed the heavens now
It's still a beautiful day
Back on my wall
Shadow dancer
My hammer headed friends
And the puppet girls call
Back on my wall
Shadow dancer
The dance is coming back,
Back in my world
Married a model
From old Hong Kong
Came to England
Just a singing my song
This love in a letter
Sure didn't last
Stamped her passport
Never saw her arse
And we spun in the sunlight
Of our long summers day
We kissed the heavens now
It's still a beautiful day
Back on my wall
Shadow dancer
My hammer headed friends
And the puppet girls call
Back on my wall
Shadow dancer
The dance is coming back,
Back in my world
Solo
Unlucky in life,
Unlucky in love
No special blessing from above
Fools and horses
Come to my door
I am the stranger
Who sleeps on the floor
We spun in the sunlight
Of our long summers day
We kissed the heavens now
It's still a beautiful day
Back on my wall
Shadow dancer
My hammer headed friends
And the puppet girls call
Back on my wall
Shadow dancer
The dance is coming back,
Back in my world
Back on my wall
Shadow dancer
My hammer headed friends
And the puppet girls call
Back on my wall
Shadow dancer
The dance is coming back,
Back in my world
The lyrics of UFO's song Shadow Dancer tell the story of the singer returning to his past life as a circus performer, witnessing the cramp-tight bodies of the performers jive, gyrating, bumping, and grinding to the rhythm of fate. He reminisces about his carefree long summer days spent embracing the world and kissing the heavens. The song's chorus repeats the line, "Back on my wall, Shadow dancer," likely a reference to the singer reclaiming his place in the circus and resuming performances.
The singer then talks about his failed marriage with a model from Hong Kong, which didn't last long despite his love for her. He laments his unlucky streak in life and love, admitting he's not blessed from above. He reveals he's often visited by fools and horses looking for a place to sleep, indicating his humble lifestyle. However, the singer still finds beauty in the world and longs to return to the dance, indicating his desire to recapture his love for life.
Line by Line Meaning
I am back in the circus
Returning to the wild and unpredictable world of the music industry
Oh hustling days
Days of hard work and determination to make it as a musician
I look at the world
Observing the world around me
In a rose coloured haze
Through an optimistic and idealistic lens
Cramp tight bodies
Musicians and performers who are tightly focused and committed to their craft
Jive and girate
Dancing and moving in rhythm to the music
Bump and grind to the rhythm of fate
Living in the moment and following their destiny
And we spun in the sunlight
Living life to the fullest and enjoying every moment
Of our long summers day
During the prime of their lives and career
We kissed the heavens now
Feeling on top of the world and invincible
It's still a beautiful day
Despite the hardships, the world is still beautiful and worth living in
Back on my wall
Returning to my comfort zone and personal space
Shadow dancer
A metaphor for one who moves in the shadows and behind the scenes in their line of work
My hammer headed friends
Referring to musicians or music industry executives who are tough and unyielding
And the puppet girls call
Referring to female singers who are exploited or manipulated by their male counterparts
The dance is coming back,
Referring to a resurgence in popularity or success
Back in my world
In my personal and professional life
Married a model
Got involved with someone attractive and successful
From old Hong Kong
From a distant and exotic place
Came to England
Moved to a new and different environment
Just a singing my song
Focused on their passion and career
This love in a letter
A romantic relationship conducted through letters or messages
Sure didn't last
Ended quickly and without success
Stamped her passport
Sent her back to her home country
Never saw her arse
Didn't have a chance to say goodbye or reconcile
Unlucky in life,
Have experienced adversity and hardship
Unlucky in love
Have had difficulties in romantic relationships
No special blessing from above
Do not believe in divine intervention or help
Fools and horses
Different kinds of people coming into their life
Come to my door
Enter into their life or situation
I am the stranger
Feeling disconnected or alienated from others
Who sleeps on the floor
In a difficult or uncomfortable situation
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