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
Stop Breaking Down
UFO Lyrics
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Pin it on your door
Don't hold your breath boy
She don't live here no more
The telephones disconnected
Papers fall out the box
The manager won't speak to me
Someone's changed the locks
Stop breaking down
Lisa don't live here no more
Stop breaking down
She's will always be your beautiful
She's in every hotel room
It looks and smells the same
One night in simi valley
Was washed up in the rain
The cell phones ringing dead
There's no one here to call
I ring missing persons now
They turn me to the wall
Stop breaking down
Lisa don't live here no more
Stop breaking down
She's will always be your beautiful
Stop breaking down
Lisa don't live here no more
Stop breaking down
She's will always be your beautiful
The lyrics of UFO's song "Stop Breaking Down" are about a man who is looking for someone named Lisa who used to live with him but has now left him. The song begins with the man leaving a message for Lisa, advising her not to come back because she doesn't live there anymore. He realizes that the telephone and papers are disconnected and someone has changed the locks, so he can't enter the house. He is desperate to find her and is reaching out to every possible person who might be able to help him locate her.
The second verse of the song talks about the man's search for Lisa. He describes how every hotel room he goes to reminds him of her but she is not there. He then mentions a specific night in Simi Valley where he was washed up in the rain, which could symbolize his feelings of being lost and alone without her. He tries to call her but the phone is dead, and even the missing persons department cannot offer any help. The chorus repeats and emphasizes the message that Lisa has left him and he needs to stop trying to find her.
The lyrics of this song are emotional and capture the desperation of a man trying to find his lost love. The use of specific details such as the disconnected telephone and missing papers add to the authenticity of the story, making it relatable to anyone who has ever lost someone important. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the message that Lisa is gone and he needs to stop breaking down.
Line by Line Meaning
Just leave another message
Leave another message for Lisa who used to live here
Pin it on your door
Post your message on your door for Lisa since she won't receive it
Don't hold your breath boy
Don't expect Lisa to come back anytime soon
She don't live here no more
Lisa has moved out and doesn't reside here anymore
The telephones disconnected
The telephone line is no longer working to contact Lisa
Papers fall out the box
Lisa's belongings are now packed in a box and forgotten
The manager won't speak to me
The manager won't give any information about Lisa's whereabouts
Someone's changed the locks
The locks are changed to prevent unauthorized entry to a Lisa who doesn't reside here anymore
She's in every hotel room
I search for Lisa in every hotel room that smells and looks the same
It looks and smells the same
The hotel rooms I search looks and smells identical, leading to no progress in my search
One night in simi valley
There was one night in Simi Valley where Lisa was last seen
Was washed up in the rain
Lisa's hopes were destroyed due to the reality of the situation she was in
The cell phones ringing dead
No one is answering Lisa's cell phone, further cutting off communication
There's no one here to call
There is no one left who can be called to trace Lisa
I ring missing persons now
I resort to contacting missing persons to help find Lisa
They turn me to the wall
The authorities reject my request and refuse to provide assistance
Stop breaking down
Stop worrying and panicking over Lisa's absence
Lisa don't live here no more
Move on from Lisa's departure as she no longer resides here
She's will always be your beautiful
Always cherish Lisa's memory and beauty, even if she's not here anymore
Contributed by Liam A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.