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
Swallow
UFO Lyrics
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I could make you happy
If sometimes
You're feeling small
The truth is mine just to
Do what I want to do
This love is mine just to
Say what I want to say
Cold coffee and a cigarette
Making a long distance call
I'm on some losing bet
We're not going down
We're not gonna take it baby
We're not going down
Anyway you want it
We're not going down
We just got to be together now
And if you're feeling hollow
Hey, hey now swallow
And if your love's been lost and forsaken
If you've been left
Passed up and broken too
The choice is yours just to
Be where you want to be
And the truth is yours just to
See what you want to see
Out on this lonely road
Where the black top never ends
We're racing up the hills
But we're losing it on th bends
We're not going down
We've just gotta be together baby
We're not going down
We ain't gonna take it now
We're not going down
We've gotta be there babe
And if you're feeling hollow
Hey, hey now swallow
You've got to swallow babe
Solo
We're not going down
We've gotta be there together babe
We're not going down
Anyway you want it now
We're not going down
We've gotta be there
We're not going down
We've just gotta be together babe
And just your crazy ways
Oh there's not an ordinary day
Oh no
The lyrics of UFO’s song Swallow seem to be a representation of a person’s search for happiness and fulfillment in life. The singer asks the listener to hold on to hope and not to give up during tough times. He uses a metaphor of “swallowing” to urge the listener to take control of their lives and not let past hurts and disappointments define them.
The lyrics talk about the singer’s own struggles as well. He describes being alone on a long road with nothing but a cup of coffee and a cigarette. He talks about making a phone call that seems to be a losing bet. Despite this, he holds on to hope and insists that they will not be defeated.
Overall, the song is a powerful message of hope and determination. The singer urges the listener to hold on to their dreams, to take control of their lives, and to never give up no matter how tough things get.
Line by Line Meaning
If sometimes
Occasionally when
I could make you happy
I can bring you joy
If sometimes
Sometimes when
You're feeling small
You feel insignificant
The truth is mine just to
I have the power to choose
Do what I want to do
Do what I desire
This love is mine just to
I have control over this affection
Say what I want to say
Express what I want to communicate
Out on this lonely road
Traveling down an isolated path
Cold coffee and a cigarette
Drinking and smoking to cope
Making a long distance call
Contacting someone far away
I'm on some losing bet
I am taking a chance with lower odds
We're not going down
We refuse to lose
We're not gonna take it baby
We will not tolerate mistreatment
Anyway you want it
In any way you prefer
We just got to be together now
We need to stick with each other
And if you're feeling hollow
When you are emotionally empty
Hey, hey now swallow
Cheer up and perceiver
And if your love's been lost and forsaken
When your passion has been deserted
If you've been left
When someone abandoned you
Passed up and broken too
Overlooked and damaged
The choice is yours just to
You have the option
Be where you want to be
Go wherever brings you happiness
And the truth is yours just to
You have ownership of the truth
See what you want to see
Perceive things that are agreeable to you
Where the black top never ends
On a road that never concludes
We're racing up the hills
We are competing to progress
But we're losing it on th bends
But making mistakes and losing control
We ain't gonna take it now
We refuse to tolerate injustice
We've just gotta be together babe
We have to remain united
You've got to swallow babe
You must preserve and persevere
We've gotta be there together babe
We must stay together
And just your crazy ways
Your unpredictable behavior
Oh there's not an ordinary day
Every day is unique
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KEVIN SHIELDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
FeelingShred
Great album, never expected it to be right up there with Walking On Water
Jerry Thomas
WOW is so damn good. This one has some great tunes on it too!
Jamie Warrior Warlord McCallum
awesome ballard from ufo. and a great way to end the you are here album. love this one.
vamborooolz
Love the groove on this, Bonham junior bringing back that great rhythmic swing and gusto last heard on 'Obsession' where Andy doffed his cap to Bonzo.
Keith Dixon
Under rated, UNDER played...formed my roots with these guys... ;-P
Esdra Santiago
The best of rock
bluerfoot
I have to get caught up with the post ufo sharks stuff, though sometimes there is too much shredding, the songs that I have found on youtube sound like classic stuff. Like this one for example.
jacob marc
What a loss thank god there so much material to discover