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
Slipping Away
UFO Lyrics
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Yet none too well
To shun the heaven
That lead men to this hell
If all the stars
Disappear and die
And I'm looking at an empty sky
Oh I'll be damned
This kind of love
Can't be bought or won girl
And when every second counts
When the minutes
Turn a night into a day
Because the closer you get
The further you slip away
Because the closer you get
The further you slip away
When the summer rain came
Well it kissed our feet
And a magic moon lay down on our street
Love and death
It's like war and peace
One single outreach
On this empty beach
'Cause you're damned if you do
And you're damned if you don't
Want her to stay away hey
Because the closer you get
The further you slip away
'Cause the closer you get
The further love slipped away,
Slipped away
Ooh
Na na na na na na,
Na na na na na na
Slipping away,
Slipping away
These plastic bags and
These crushed up cans
This twisted wreck
On some foreign land
Better hold close
What you hold so dear
'Cause the vanishing point
Is coming oh so near
All this world knows
Yet none too well
To shun the heaven
That lead men to this hell
He closer you get
The further you slip away
'Cause the closer you get
The further love slipped away,
Slipped away
He closer you get
The further you slip away
'Cause the closer you get
The further love slipped away,
Slipped away
The lyrics of "Slipping Away" by UFO, released in 1995, are a reflection on the ephemeral nature of life and the difficulties of holding onto love in a world filled with chaos and destruction. The first stanza is a warning to people to avoid the things that lead them to tragedy and despair. The second stanza describes the paradoxical nature of love and death, which can be both beautiful and devastating. The lines, "Because the closer you get, the further you slip away" serve as a reminder of the fleeting nature of love: the closer we get to it, the more likely it is to disappear.
The chorus of the song, "The closer you get, the further you slip away" is a poignant reminder of how unpredictable and tenuous relationships can be. The verses that come before and after the chorus describe the contrasts of beauty and destruction: the summer rain that kisses the feet and the twisted wreck on some foreign land. The vanishing point mentioned in the song is a reference to the line where the earth and sky seem to meet, hinting at the idea that everything is temporary and subject to change.
The final verse is a reflection on the preciousness of life and love, urging listeners to hold onto what is dear because the vanishing point is coming closer. Overall, the lyrics of "Slipping Away" are a reflection on the human condition, capturing the struggles of navigating a chaotic and unpredictable world where life, love, and time are all slipping away.
Line by Line Meaning
All the world knows
Everyone knows this truth
Yet none too well
But few truly understand it
To shun the heaven that lead men to this hell
To avoid the temptations that cause our own downfall
If all the stars disappear and die
If everything we know and love ceases to exist
And I'm looking at an empty sky
And there is nothing left to hold onto
Oh I'll be damned
I will be helpless
Back behind the sun
Lost in the darkness
This kind of love can't be bought or won girl
The kind of love that truly matters cannot be forced or bought
And when every second counts
In the face of death or loss
When the minutes turn a night into a day
When time seems to stand still and everything is overwhelming
Because the closer you get
The more you try to hold on
The further you slip away
The more it seems to slip through your fingers
When the summer rain came
When life was good and beautiful
Well it kissed our feet
It was a magical time
And a magic moon lay down on our street
Everything seemed perfect
Love and death
Two sides of the same coin
It's like war and peace
A constant battle between opposing forces
One single outreach on this empty beach
A single moment of connection in a vast and lonely world
'Cause you're damned if you do
No matter what you do
And you're damned if you don't
You will always be stuck in a difficult situation
Want her to stay away hey
You want to avoid the pain of losing someone you love
Because the closer you get
The more you try to hold on
The further you slip away
The more it seems to slip through your fingers
These plastic bags and these crushed up cans
The destruction and waste we leave behind
This twisted wreck on some foreign land
The consequences of our actions affecting others
Better hold close what you hold so dear
We should cherish what we have while we can
'Cause the vanishing point is coming oh so near
Because everything is temporary and will eventually disappear
He closer you get
The more you try to hold on
The further you slip away
The more it seems to slip through your fingers
'Cause the closer you get
The more you try to hold on
The further love slipped away, slipped away
The more love seems to fade into nothingness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL PUTTNAM, MICHAEL LAWRENCE DUNPHY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
vamborooolz
Yep, a great song on a great album, the best of the Vinnie era. Love that chiming cascade of Vinnie's at 2.50 onwards and Phil's heartfelt, desperation lyrics. Quality stuff from one of the classic-era bands that continue to excel.
Kevin Henry
Brilliant song from another superb UFO album
Freeman's Rock Pot
Straight outta the heart.. slips away..
Brett Caporale
I've always thought this was a great band no matter who the lineup was Vinnie rips!!!
Ralph Gonzalez
Yeah Slipping away!!!!😊
jamesha175
right then. vinnie moore was certainly a good fit with ufo
trexx63
Cherry of a song.
fairlanejay
Like this song, vinnie dares play in an octive lesser guitar men wont try. thx for upload!
Marc Briggs
He got scared of being too close. Commitment issues?
georgia Crouch
Will someone please explain the "meaning" of this song...i miss my fiance terribly & he posted it...Could he miss me also or am I missing what i think it means? Thank you...😢