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
Shoot Shoot
UFO Lyrics
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You won't do nothin' about it
Break a good boy's resistance down
Know she's got a pistol
Laid it down on me
She said shoot, shoot, shoot it boy
You gotta shoot it for me
Convinced me that she was worth it
And two 45's would do the trick and pay the bills
know she's got a pistol
Laid it down on me
And she said shoot, shoot, shoot it boy
You gotta shoot it for me
I've really got to get a fast ride out of here
Gotta get a fast ride out of here
Gotta get a fast ride out of here
Gotta get a fast ride out of here now
Holding out in my hotel room police they finally come
Had her as the prosecution, and my prints upon the gun
know she's got a pistol
Laid it down on me
And she said shoot, shoot, shoot it boy
You gotta shoot it for me
I've really got to get a fast ride out of here
Gotta get a fast ride out of here
Gotta get a fast ride out of here
Gotta get a fast ride out of here now
The lyrics of UFO's song "Shoot Shoot" depict a fast woman who loves to play the clown breaking down the good boy's resistance with a pistol. The singer is convinced by her that she is worth it, not realizing that he is her kill. She lays down the two 45's and asks him to shoot, shoot, shoot it for her, saying it will pay the bills. The singer wants to get a fast ride out of there, but the police come and hold him in his hotel room. His fingerprints are on the gun.
The lyrics of "Shoot Shoot" seem to portray a woman who manipulates men to do her bidding. Though the singer may realize that she is deadly, he is convinced by her that she is worth it. The lyrics indicate that she uses the pistol to force him to shoot someone, possibly her former lover or partner, as she says it will pay the bills. The singer then wants to escape the situation, but he is caught by the police. The lyrics may be seen as a cautionary tale about the dangers of being drawn into toxic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Was a fast tough woman loved to play the clown
She was a woman who loved to draw attention to herself and be the center of attention.
You won't do nothin' about it
You won't take any action against her behavior.
Break a good boy's resistance down
She was able to seduce and manipulate a good man.
Know she's got a pistol
She is armed and dangerous.
Laid it down on me
She pointed her weapon at me.
She said shoot, shoot, shoot it boy
She ordered me to use her weapon.
You gotta shoot it for me
She required me to commit a violent act on her behalf.
Convinced me that she was worth it
She manipulated me to believe she was worth the risk and danger.
Never knew I was her kill
I was unaware that she intended to use me to commit a crime.
And two 45's would do the trick and pay the bills
She believed that two guns would accomplish their crime and provide financial benefit.
I've really got to get a fast ride out of here
I need to escape quickly.
Gotta get a fast ride out of here
I urgently need transportation to leave this place.
Holding out in my hotel room police they finally come
I tried to hide in my hotel room but the police eventually arrived.
Had her as the prosecution, and my prints upon the gun
She was identified as the perpetrator and my fingerprints were found on the weapon.
Gotta get a fast ride out of here now
I need to leave immediately to avoid consequences for my involvement in the crime.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, DELLA BLUE MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW MAYNARD PARKER, MICHAEL SCHENKER, PETER FREDERICK WAY, PHILLIP JOHN MOGG
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