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
You don't fool me
UFO Lyrics
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Just hold me tighter and love me maybe
You'll be my thunder, I don't want saving
You don't fool me, oh no you don't fool me
One look at you it's easy to see
Oh no you don't fool me, oh babe you don't fool me
I'll play along, just give it to me
You make me come on yeah, keep me around
I'll want to move you, I surely could
You don't fool me, oh no you don't fool me,
One look at you, it's easy to see oh no
You don't fool me, oh babe you don't fool me,
I'll play along, just give it to me
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Just gotta have you, you drive me crazy, tell me you feel it, your honey give me ...
Here burns the fire, I feel your heat
You don't fool me, oh babe you don't fool me
One look at you, it's easy to see
Oh no you don't fool me, oh babe you don't fool me
I'll play along, just give it to me
Oh no you don't fool me, oh babe you don't fool me
One look at you girl, it's easy to see
Oh no you don't fool me, oh babe you don't fool me
I'll play along, just give it to me
The lyrics of UFO's song "You Don't Fool Me" talk about a woman that the singer is attracted to, but he knows that she is not sincere with him. He starts by asking the woman if she would still love him if he could see through her actions. He implies that she's not treating him right but he is willing to put up with it. Then he describes how the woman builds him up and pulls him down, but he keeps coming back for more. He admits that he is willing to play along with her games because he desires her so much.
The chorus emphasizes the fact that he knows she is not fooling him, no matter how hard she tries. He sees through her act and acknowledges that she is not trustworthy. He also mentions that it is easy to see through her façade with just one look. In the last verse, the singer admits that despite knowing the truth, he cannot resist the woman, and he is charmed by her. He feels the fire between them, but he knows that she doesn't genuinely care about him.
Overall, the lyrics express the singer’s desire for a woman who he knows is playing games with him. He is aware of her manipulative behaviour but is still attracted to her. The song talks about the contradictions and complexities of human emotions, where one can be attracted to another even when one knows that the other person is not sincere.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could see you would you still give me
If I could truly see who you are, would you still love me?
Just hold me tighter and love me maybe
Hold me close and love me with all your heart, if you truly mean it.
You'll be my thunder, I don't want saving
You can be my exciting force, my light in the dark. I don't need to be saved from you.
You don't fool me, oh no you don't fool me
I see through your facade, you can't deceive me.
One look at you it's easy to see
I can see your true colors just by looking at you.
I'll play along, just give it to me
I'll entertain your games, just let me in on them.
You build me up now, you pull me down
You manipulate my emotions, you make me feel both good and bad.
You make me come on yeah, keep me around
You arouse me and keep me hooked with your charisma.
I'll want to move you, I surely could
I have the power to control you just as much as you think you control me.
Just gotta have you, you drive me crazy, tell me you feel it, your honey give me ...
I need you in my life, you make me lose my mind. Tell me you love me and I'll be your sweet prize.
Here burns the fire, I feel your heat
You ignite my passion and I feel the intensity of your emotions.
Oh no you don't fool me, oh babe you don't fool me
You can't trick me, darling, I know who you really are.
One look at you girl, it's easy to see
Just one glance at you and I can see past your facade.
I'll play along, just give it to me
I'll indulge in your games, just let me experience them.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MOGG, PARKER, PETE WAY
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