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
This Time
UFO Lyrics
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Oh baby the future looks bleak
I can't believe what's been going on
You're never there you're always gone
A little faith going a long way
Always thought that you would stay
Digging for gold
Moving on, I'm out in the cold
[Bridge:]
No no baby, I believed in you
No no baby, it's not true
No no baby, I believed in you
Don't put my heart on the line
[Chorus:]
This time, let it be me
I'll be the one that you can see
This time I'll be your man
I'm right here baby, here in your hand
Situation is the classic kind
Caught in this trap, oh love is blind
Friends keep saying that you're bad news
I keep saying how could you choose
One more time
Just to believe you are mine
At the point of no return
A fool in love, when will i learn
[Bridge]
[Chorus x2]
There's no sign that this love of ours
Will go on and on
I took a long look at love
From the point of view there's an angel above
[Chorus]
There's no sign that this love of ours will go on and on
[Chorus]
In the song "This Time" by UFO, the singer expresses his frustration over being constantly let down by his lover. He begins the song by lamenting the bleak future that he sees with this person, asserting that he "can't believe what's been going on" and that she is "never there." Yet, there is still a glimmer of hope in the song as the singer expresses that he wants to be seen and wants to be the one for her this time, singing, "This time, let it be me, I'll be the one that you can see."
The song is filled with conflicting emotions as the singer expresses both his faith and belief in the person he loves, but also his frustration and heartbreak over constantly being let down. The use of repetition throughout the song emphasizes these conflicting emotions and drives home the message that love can be both hopeful and painful.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe tomorrow maybe next week
I'm uncertain of when we can fix our situation
Oh baby the future looks bleak
Our future together doesn't look bright
I can't believe what's been going on
I'm in disbelief about the current state of our relationship
You're never there you're always gone
You're absent from my life and never around
A little faith going a long way
A small amount of trust can have a significant impact
Always thought that you would stay
I had always assumed you'd be with me forever
Digging for gold
I'm searching for something valuable in you and our relationship
Moving on, I'm out in the cold
I'm trying to move on, but it's difficult and lonely
No no baby, I believed in you
I had so much faith and trust in you
No no baby, it's not true
What you did wasn't right and you betray my trust
Don't put my heart on the line
I don't want to be vulnerable and exposed to potential hurt again
This time, let it be me
I want to be the one you choose and commit to
I'll be the one that you can see
I want to be visible and present in your life
This time I'll be your man
I'm ready to fully commit and be your partner
I'm right here baby, here in your hand
I'm available and willing to be with you
Situation is the classic kind
Our relationship issues are typical of many others
Caught in this trap, oh love is blind
I'm stuck in this situation because my love for you blinds me
Friends keep saying that you're bad news
My friends are warning me about you
I keep saying how could you choose
I can't comprehend why you would make certain decisions
One more time
I'm giving you another chance to make things right
Just to believe you are mine
I want to believe that we still belong together
At the point of no return
We are at a point in our relationship where it cannot improve
A fool in love, when will i learn
My love for you makes me foolish and I need to learn from my mistakes
There's no sign that this love of ours will go on and on
Our relationship has no clear indication of lasting forever
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SAMUEL JOHN GRAY
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