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
When Daylight Goes To Town
UFO Lyrics
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Oh what a beautiful sight
You'd cool it up
Or you'd cool it down
From some dizzy, dizzy height
I can still hear that rolling sound
Like a diesel in my head
Forgetting that you're dead
I was born on a rolling train
Runnin' when I hit the ground
I watch these wheels turning now
Nothing here, nothing left
Watching the daylight fade away
Watching the daylight go to town
Well
This hotel rooms like the wild, wild west
And there's strangers moving underground
I still have your photograph
It picks me up when I'm feeling down
Pull up a chair and you pour me one
Let's kick back and let it roll
There's nothing here
And there's nothing left
But watching the daylight go to town
We'd get swept up on a pillow fight
You just couldn't let it go
I watch these wheels turning now
Nothing here, nothing left
Watching the daylight fade away
Watching the daylight go to town
Don't you fade away
solo
Well I guess I'm walking right back home
Got to set this all down
Pull up a chair and you pour me two
'cause there's nothing here,nothing left
But watching the daylight turn around
Watching the daylight go to town
Watching this world spin around
Watching the daylight go to town
The lyrics of UFO's song "When Daylight Goes To Town" describe a nostalgic feeling towards someone who has passed away. The opening lines suggest that the singer used to be close to this person and was enamored by their presence. The line "You'd cool it up, or you'd cool it down" could be interpreted as the person being able to adapt to any situation. The following lines, "From some dizzy, dizzy height," could suggest that the person had a carefree nature and lived life to the fullest.
As the song progresses, the singer tells us that they often think of this person, forgetting that they have passed away, highlighting the emotional impact they had on their life. The middle section of the song describes the singer's birth on a train, emphasizing the constant motion and change that has been a part of their life. The line "Nothing here, nothing left" could suggest that the singer feels like there is nothing left for them, highlighting a feeling of emptiness.
The final verse describes the present situation in a hotel room, where the singer is feeling down but is comforted by a photograph of the person they are remembering. The song allows the singer to escape their feelings of emptiness by letting them "watch the daylight go to town." The song ends with the singer returning home and attempting to find solace in the mundane routine of their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember you when you was me
I recall who you were when I still identified with you
Oh what a beautiful sight
What a wonderful thing it was to experience
You'd cool it up
You knew how to intensify a situation
Or you'd cool it down
You knew how to calm a situation
From some dizzy, dizzy height
You had a unique perspective that made others dizzy
I can still hear that rolling sound
The sound that now echoes in my head
Like a diesel in my head
It's as loud and persistent as the sound of a diesel engine
Sometimes I wake and I think of you now
I wake up and sometimes you cross my mind
Forgetting that you're dead
For a moment, I forget that you're no longer alive
I was born on a rolling train
I feel like I was born into a constantly moving situation
Runnin' when I hit the ground
I've been constantly moving ever since I was born
I watch these wheels turning now
I observe the constantly changing situation around me
Nothing here, nothing left
There's nothing here to hold on to anymore
Watching the daylight fade away
I'm seeing the daylight slowly disappearing
Watching the daylight go to town
I'm watching the sunset over the city
This hotel rooms like the wild, wild west
This hotel feels like it's full of unexpected danger
And there's strangers moving underground
There are people doing shady things behind the scenes
I still have your photograph
I still have a picture of you
It picks me up when I'm feeling down
It gives me joy when I'm feeling depressed
Pull up a chair and you pour me one
Sit down and pour me a drink
Let's kick back and let it roll
Let's relax and see how things play out
We'd get swept up on a pillow fight
We would playfully fight with pillows and get lost in the moment
You just couldn't let it go
You just couldn't let a good thing end
Don't you fade away
I don't want you to disappear from my memory
Well I guess I'm walking right back home
I'm going back to where I started
Got to set this all down
I need to put everything behind me
Pull up a chair and you pour me two
Sit down and pour me two drinks
'cause there's nothing here,nothing left
Because there's nothing to hold on to anymore
But watching the daylight turn around
But still observing the changing of the day
Watching this world spin around
Observing the constant movement of the world
Watching the daylight go to town
Watching the sun set over the city
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David Lake
My Mom always asks me what I want from her for a Christmas gift, and she always want's to spend $100 or more! One year I told her that all I wanted was this CD. She said "Are you serious?" Needless to say, this was my CD for my Christmas present from her. Probably the best Christmas ever!!!!! UFO blowin' my stereo up on Christmas Day!!!!!!!
Marc Moingeon
@JK's Street : Yes, I loved them with Michael Schenker especially, but they have Vinnie Moore (who's a fna of Schenker, anyway) on this album, and since then... although they're apprently retirnig this time...
JK's Street
One of the most underrated rock bands.Schenker on lead guitar is amazing.So are Mogg's vocals.
Morgan LeFeyo
+David Lake good choice :) I did not kow much about UFO and after listening to 30 seconds of this song in a music store I thought to myself "man, I'm so buyin' this album" (and I bought)
Jack Nisson
I hold Michael Schenker as one of my favorite guitar-players but don't really understand why so many have something "against" UFO with other guitarists. Have they even tried to enjoy it? UFO has done a lot of albums over the years. How many of the "haters" have even heard "You Are Here" for example? I get the impression most haven't bothered with many songs at all and just put their "opinions" regarding a few song on 15 + albums..!
97carded
I Agree.
Marc Moingeon
I agree. They did very good albums with Paul Chapman (The Wild, The Willing and the Innocent and Mechanix, but I'm not too fond of the two others), the one with Atomik tommy isn't so bad, in spite of a very 80's cold sound, and !i do like th eones they did with Vinnie Moore, whose style I love, especially this one... But it's true my three favourite studio albums are Lights Out, Obsession, both featuring Michael Schenker and beautifully produced by Ron Nevison, with some occasional good orchestrations, and also No Heavy Pettin', when they started adding keyboards.
lee lawrence
you are right brother....attention span is only 30 seconds..then they move on
Per Frederiksen
Love this song and will be seeing UFO tomorrow evening in Kolding, Denmark :)
Slowwavesix
This and The Wild One are the two best tracks in all of music since the year 2000