UFO are criminally underrated. They've influenced so many bands, and Michael Schenker has influenced an army of guitarists. The five albums they did with Michael in the 70's, plus the live masterpiece Strangers In The Night , belong in every rockers collection, alongside this album Walk On Water.
How true. I've played drums for 40years now. Love to love,lights out,and many others were my first. Done em 1980. Funny,even in 18 I still jam em. Did self made man with my we band. Fireball. 23 piece kit.dw drumms and all sabin cymbals. Chicago
When this song and this album came out I couldn't believe my ears, this is one hell of a comeback, absolutely top level along with the 70s releases, Schenker - Mogg is a match made by the rock gods, as long as they worked together the magic was always there.. Superbe song for a class act band, the Ufo Schenker I or II era are legendary 🤘🤘
@@tonycarlier2493 Agree. And then, it came so great quite surprisingly, when one could hardly expect a jewel from a seemingly tired and worn band. The first song is splendid, at least two songs could be cut with the musical ideas included; then Venus is almost even better, then I can't wait for the chorus: Darkes days... but most of all, near the end of the whole thing I am every time waiting for an absolutely fabulous bit - the words _I am dreaming of summer / of just me and you now, etc. - just a few seconds of musical (not lyrical) beauty comparable to the fragment: _Did she understand it when they said / That a man must break his back to earn his day of leisure? in Beatles' Girl. Has any other hard / heavy rock band ever released such a great album so late down their career?
OK, to be fair: Deep Purple's Perfect Strangers was another great reunion album, better than expected on a post-the-prime stage of musicians' careers. But UFO were even later down the line with Walk on Water and... Walk on Water is even greater than Perfect Strangers, in my opinion.
UFO are a brilliant Rick band. They have left a hundred consistently playable tracks across all their albums Phil mogg is right up there with vocalists and composers.
When UFO got back together this is the first song I heard. And I have to say they still kick ass. It's like Schenker refuses to grow old, he still has a thorn in his foot. God , he's a wicked guitar player. And Raymond and Schenker work great together.
I am so grateful for posting this song, you have no ideia. Specially because there isn't people fighting in the comments, so much hate these days, but people connecting and sharing information/experiences. That brings a tear to my eye. So many people who likes to enjoy good music in the end of the day. THANK YOU, I LOVE YOU ALL !!
After buying Ufo's album Phenomenon back in my High School days in the 70s I have loved this power packed band. This reunion cd was a welcomed gem from one of the 70s best hard rock bands, Bravo guys...
Schenker writes great riffs as well as great solos. There's nothing "token" or just "mailed in" about his work. The song develops and grows with each section, and then peaks at the end into the fade. Bravisimo!
The Rock n Roll hall of Fame has no credibility, ABBA, Madonna, Donna Summer, Bee Gees, freakin Public Enemy, imagine Flavor Flav in the hall of fame, and not one member from UFO or Grand Funk RR....its a crying shame!
Michael Schenker, Michael Schenker, and Michael Schenker, that's right these are my three, favorite Guitarists of all time. Case closed, if you don't like Ufo, you suck.... axeflyer MD.
This song is one of my favorites from Walk on Water... UFO should be more known worldwide. Man, the guys from Iron Maiden said UFO's music had much influence on their work. Everyone should listen the album Phenomenon.. It's great stuff... Obsession and Lights out are too.
3 marshall stacks with 6- 50 watt heads was what he always used back in the day i saw them in a small club in 95 and low and behold 3 stacks 6 50 watt hesds
There are so many thing going on here, in this song... the structure, the changes, the melodies and those lyrics. This is really a powerful song, on many levels; both in message and musically. Next time, open a tab to the lyrics and follow along and then let it sink in how great Mogg and Schenker were as a writing team and how much was missed. Damn.
humanjukebox this release did not come out of nowhere, it was meant to be! 20 years ago they recorded Walk on Water and in my opinion it's the best UFO album since Strangers in the Night 😎
Mr Jailbird 32, That sounds like me, been a fan since hearing Phenomenon in 74, started going to see them, including the Lights Out tour on November 23rd 77 in Knoxville Tenn, with AC/DC with Bon Scott. Such a great concert, Bon Scott and Michael Schenker in one glorious rock n roll night. Rock On!
PHENOMENON was the first UFO album i bought,cause i heard rock bottom and it blew me away.Then i went to a record store and "Force it" just came out,i never heard a single track but i bought it and thought this band is going to make big time.Then "No heavy petting".Igot the chance to see UFO on the Lights out tour they are without a doubt one of the greatest live bands i've ever seen,also RUSH are big fans of UFO.They toured togeather in the 70's,there is a bootleg album with both bands on it.
UFO absolutely brilliant,why oh why does a band this great remain underrated,it is fantastic that they keep going and producing such sublime music to enjoy,when so much mediocre music dominates the airwaves
Saw Rush /UFO at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium back in 1978......They were insane.....Rush was beyond phenomenal.....Getty Lee's voice peeled the paint off the walls......UNBELIEVABLE......Legendary night......Phil's voice was so spot on incredible and Michael's guitarist SCREAMED......
The beauty if Michael Schenker besides his creamery smooth tone is the fact that you never hear him play the same phrase twice. I've been studying him for years and I have yet to hear him repeat a lick.
@@claudiocruzat4624 At least he doesn't cheat by wearing a whig. And anyway, are you going to a concert to admire his hair or his voice... Because, well, I don't get what your priorities are based on your comment.
After nearly 20yrs. of Michael and Phils differences they pull off this 6.25 minute Masterpiece.. I've seen every incarnation of UFO including the recording of Strangers at the Amphitheater in Chicago and when they hit the stage it's like catching lightening in a bottle..
This lineup, Schenker, Mogg, Way, Raymond and Parker is the definitive UFO. I've seen every lineup but 3, and this is definitely the best in the studio and on the stage.
The resurgence of the great one returns to grace himself with UFO and all of us as fans are ecstatic, the comeback of all comebacks, another generation is upon us, I know that we always expected that 35-40 minutes album back then if we were lucky, a couple of cover versions included on this album too. So what?, it was a long time coming, sadly, there's been a lot of heartache since, too many of our heroes passed away in a relatively short space of time 😞
The entire album is sensational! A very rare case when a come-back album (after some lean years and disintegration of the band) is arguably its best. One great track after another, crowned by the fabulous last one. Here in Self-made man merits of Michael are so obvious, no need to say more. However, listen closely to drums part and appreciate how clean and precise they are, how well produced, how great they sound, especially the snare, how every single touch can be heard. And much more: generally known for his regular, steady beat and strong hit, here Andy Parker astonishes with intricacy he had not revealed much before. Just count how many pauses, changes of speed jus for two or three bars, changes of time signature. He does more in this single song than on many previous albums. I enjoy brilliant Michael, cool Pete Way, rock-solid Phil and competent Paul adorning the background, but I say BRAVO! to Andy Parker.
Metallica et al would have rendered this vibe with the usual stock thump-thump-thump chug-chug-chug riff. This way more sophisticated and psychological.
I wonder how Schenker is doing that intro guitar line. It sounds like like he layered it with one line ascending and the other descending. Need to have a closer listen.
You can hear that it's where Maiden (particularly post Seventh Son...) derives a certain deliberate abandon in terms of arrangement. A very similar writing style. UFO one of the great rock bands of all-time.
UFO are criminally underrated. They've influenced so many bands, and Michael Schenker has influenced an army of guitarists. The five albums they did with Michael in the 70's, plus the live masterpiece Strangers In The Night , belong in every rockers collection, alongside this album Walk On Water.
How true. I've played drums for 40years now. Love to love,lights out,and many others were my first. Done em 1980. Funny,even in 18 I still jam em. Did self made man with my we band. Fireball. 23 piece kit.dw drumms and all sabin cymbals. Chicago
@@janetmobilia8078 Very cool!!
Fuck yes!! I couldn't agree more!
That guitar tone is just killer, man
That closing solo is just brilliant. 🎸🎸🤘🤘
@@christosfragias592 i was not expecting that ending! Magnificent.
@@andromedarising5764 Hard hitting but so beautiful too!
@@ianstuart5660 couldnt agree more. Its a masterclass in melody.
When this song and this album came out I couldn't believe my ears, this is one hell of a comeback, absolutely top level along with the 70s releases, Schenker - Mogg is a match made by the rock gods, as long as they worked together the magic was always there.. Superbe song for a class act band, the Ufo Schenker I or II era are legendary 🤘🤘
Totally
This is one of my favorite albums OF ALL TIME. Yes, OF ALL TIME. Put it in your car and drive. You will be changed. This is p h e n o m e n a l !
Walk on water is the best UFO disc for me too
@@tonycarlier2493 Agree. And then, it came so great quite surprisingly, when one could hardly expect a jewel from a seemingly tired and worn band. The first song is splendid, at least two songs could be cut with the musical ideas included; then Venus is almost even better, then I can't wait for the chorus: Darkes days... but most of all, near the end of the whole thing I am every time waiting for an absolutely fabulous bit - the words _I am dreaming of summer / of just me and you now, etc. - just a few seconds of musical (not lyrical) beauty comparable to the fragment: _Did she understand it when they said
/ That a man must break his back to earn his day of leisure? in Beatles' Girl.
Has any other hard / heavy rock band ever released such a great album so late down their career?
OK, to be fair: Deep Purple's Perfect Strangers was another great reunion album, better than expected on a post-the-prime stage of musicians' careers. But UFO were even later down the line with Walk on Water and... Walk on Water is even greater than Perfect Strangers, in my opinion.
@@greg-warsaw4708 and still great and fresh in 2020
UFO are a brilliant Rick band.
They have left a hundred consistently playable tracks across all their albums
Phil mogg is right up there with vocalists and composers.
The outro solo is among the best ever. Liquid smooth, and impeccably performed.
When UFO got back together this is the first song I heard. And I have to say they still kick ass. It's like Schenker refuses to grow old, he still has a thorn in his foot. God , he's a wicked guitar player. And Raymond and Schenker work great together.
Killer riff
Killer tone
Killer voice
Killer solo
Killer song
^ UFO ^
Ralk On Water
Killer comment.
Yeah I saw UFO BLOW Rush off the stage in the late 70s. They made them sound like ABBA to me. Schenker is the best ever!
I am so grateful for posting this song, you have no ideia. Specially because there isn't people fighting in the comments, so much hate these days, but people connecting and sharing information/experiences. That brings a tear to my eye. So many people who likes to enjoy good music in the end of the day. THANK YOU, I LOVE YOU ALL !!
The unitive power of music 😀
So true, thank you friend!!
After buying Ufo's album Phenomenon back in my High School days in the 70s I have loved this power packed band. This reunion cd was a welcomed gem from one of the 70s best hard rock bands, Bravo guys...
R.I.P....PAUL RAYMOND
excellent riffs and it stays crunchy in milk too
Really good dumb comment...
Schenker writes great riffs as well as great solos. There's nothing "token" or just "mailed in" about his work. The song develops and grows with each section, and then peaks at the end into the fade. Bravisimo!
The best of the the 3 reunited albums with Michael. Though Covenant was pretty damn good too. Plus it had 4 great bonus live tracks.
The Rock n Roll hall of Fame has no credibility, ABBA, Madonna, Donna Summer, Bee Gees, freakin Public Enemy, imagine Flavor Flav in the hall of fame, and not one member from UFO or Grand Funk RR....its a crying shame!
Hall of shame
One of the greatest tracks ever made by UFO. The whole CD is amazing
I've seen UFO 22 times in 40 years love to love!
Mogg great singer great lyricist
Michael Schenker, Michael Schenker, and Michael Schenker, that's right these are my three, favorite Guitarists of all time. Case closed, if you don't like Ufo, you suck.... axeflyer MD.
Schenker Rules !
This song is one of my favorites from Walk on Water... UFO should be more known worldwide.
Man, the guys from Iron Maiden said UFO's music had much influence on their work.
Everyone should listen the album Phenomenon.. It's great stuff... Obsession and Lights out are too.
3 marshall stacks with 6- 50 watt heads was what he always used back in the day i saw them in a small club in 95 and low and behold 3 stacks 6 50 watt hesds
There are so many thing going on here, in this song... the structure, the changes, the melodies and those lyrics. This is really a powerful song, on many levels; both in message and musically. Next time, open a tab to the lyrics and follow along and then let it sink in how great Mogg and Schenker were as a writing team and how much was missed. Damn.
fans are the losers
Lyrics could have been written by tRump ....
This song really does have everything.
i love any Schenker era UFO albums but Walk on Water is, to me, one of ghe greatest rock albums ever. It was recor
Love this song. Perfectly describes our POTUS.
Great album
This release came from out of nowhere for me and it it is just amazing! I was on board with these guys from 'Force It'.
^^ UFO ^^
humanjukebox this release did not come out of nowhere, it was meant to be! 20 years ago they recorded Walk on Water and in my opinion it's the best UFO album since Strangers in the Night 😎
This sounds like a 70s lost lp. Amazing work. Strange relation between schenker and phil mogg. Love and hate.
It's a bold statement but my favorite UFO song
Been a fan since Phenomenon, Got to see UFO on the lights out tour..1977 Johnson City Tenn with AC/DC $7.00 tickets!
Mr Jailbird 32, That sounds like me, been a fan since hearing Phenomenon in 74, started going to see them, including the Lights Out tour on November 23rd 77 in Knoxville Tenn, with AC/DC with Bon Scott. Such a great concert, Bon Scott and Michael Schenker in one glorious rock n roll night.
Rock On!
First Judas priest opened for them when I seen UFO . Must have been 77 78?
every album is brilliant theyre just consistent with making quality recordings
this and lights out are my favorite songs from one of the greatest bands from the 70's who absolutely did not get the recognition they deserved
PHENOMENON was the first UFO album i bought,cause i heard rock bottom and it blew me away.Then i went to a record store and "Force it" just came out,i never heard a single track but i bought it and thought this band is going to make big time.Then "No heavy petting".Igot the chance to see UFO on the Lights out tour they are without a doubt one of the greatest live bands i've ever seen,also RUSH are big fans of UFO.They toured togeather in the 70's,there is a bootleg album with both bands on it.
The very beginning of melodic metal ✊🏼
Not to mention the harmonic mode 🤘🏼
UFO absolutely brilliant,why oh why does a band this great remain underrated,it is fantastic that they keep going and producing such sublime music to enjoy,when so much mediocre music dominates the airwaves
Going to see UFO and Saxon on Saturday April 1st at Penns Peak!
WHAT IS DONE TO CHILDREN THEY WILL DO TO SOCIETY
Datz rite, oBamaSama!
Yeah great stuff...Schenkers the man
Saw Rush /UFO at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium back in 1978......They were insane.....Rush was beyond phenomenal.....Getty Lee's voice peeled the paint off the walls......UNBELIEVABLE......Legendary night......Phil's voice was so spot on incredible and Michael's guitarist SCREAMED......
The beauty if Michael Schenker besides his creamery smooth tone is the fact that you never hear him play the same phrase twice. I've been studying him for years and I have yet to hear him repeat a lick.
He repeats a lot of licks in his solos as do all guitarists
Fuking Masterpiece ✊🏼
The. Ultimate. Return. To. I. Believe. Early. Lineup way schenker. Mogg parker. N is that paul. Raymond
Knock knock is a phenomenal song great work guys don't stop making music please!
This was one of my favorite songs during my military years.. I was in a place that I needed to be inhuman
Whoever. Dont. Know this band. Or michael schenker. Highly suggested. It is a must
There is nothing that I don't like about this band. Saw them in 95 when this album came out. One of the best experiences of my life!!
Lucky you..now mogg is 70 and looks really ..like an 80 year old guy. He shaved his head. Depression? He had hair 3 years ago.
@@claudiocruzat4624 At least he doesn't cheat by wearing a whig. And anyway, are you going to a concert to admire his hair or his voice... Because, well, I don't get what your priorities are based on your comment.
After nearly 20yrs. of Michael and Phils differences they pull off this 6.25 minute Masterpiece.. I've seen every incarnation of UFO
including the recording of Strangers at the Amphitheater in Chicago and when they hit the stage it's like catching lightening in a bottle..
This lineup, Schenker, Mogg, Way, Raymond and Parker is the definitive UFO. I've seen every lineup but 3, and this is definitely the best in the studio and on the stage.
@@1Phepsi Absolutely!!
Saw UFO with Triumph in 80. Still probably my favorite band in Heavy Metal.
First time I saw UFO , Judas priest was the opener. Great concert
Great! But the main part of the song s just a ripoff of the Reaction to Action by Foreigner
La mejor banda los sigi desde hace años
The resurgence of the great one returns to grace himself with UFO and all of us as fans are ecstatic, the comeback of all comebacks, another generation is upon us, I know that we always expected that 35-40 minutes album back then if we were lucky, a couple of cover versions included on this album too. So what?, it was a long time coming, sadly, there's been a lot of heartache since, too many of our heroes passed away in a relatively short space of time 😞
Very eloquently stated! Brilliant reunion album and very sad about the recent deaths!
Just plain authority. I've seen them 17 times in 40 years.
ammmmaaaaazzzziiiiiinnngggg... the silence parts are so great!
One band that is so sadly underrated hard to the core bano
thx for posting ... i'm a great UFO fan
^ UFO ^
you can feel the anger and passion in mogg's voice of middle aged man
R I P .PETE WAY
And Paul Raymond, the Rick Wright of hard rock: minimalistic, but oh so efficient...
Love this song. Is very very good. ¡¡UFO whit M. Schenker rules!!..
This classic lineup makes for a killer album!!!
thanx for posting iam a huge U. F. O fan!
^ UFO ^
Better than most people’s favorite band
can,t you feel the chopping grind and groove in this goosebumps wow unreal change of tempo..........
F#%ing unbelievable. Vocals and guitar solos are phenom. WOW!
fuck yeah!
^ UFO ^
Influenced >>>>Enter Sandman
THIS, is the "Ode to joe biden" ..
The best by the best.
^ UFO ^
they welcomed back michael and the tunes kicked ass!
^ UFO ^
no problem.
pinche gran GENIO es Mister Michael Schenker!!!!!! Loas al gran MAESTRO!
The entire album is sensational! A very rare case when a come-back album (after some lean years and disintegration of the band) is arguably its best. One great track after another, crowned by the fabulous last one.
Here in Self-made man merits of Michael are so obvious, no need to say more. However, listen closely to drums part and appreciate how clean and precise they are, how well produced, how great they sound, especially the snare, how every single touch can be heard. And much more: generally known for his regular, steady beat and strong hit, here Andy Parker astonishes with intricacy he had not revealed much before. Just count how many pauses, changes of speed jus for two or three bars, changes of time signature. He does more in this single song than on many previous albums.
I enjoy brilliant Michael, cool Pete Way, rock-solid Phil and competent Paul adorning the background, but I say BRAVO! to Andy Parker.
Yes. MASTERPIECE
12/26/2021, I’m 65, UFO & Thin Lizzy favorite bands ever. I saw Michael Schenker and also Gary Moore.
Beautiful song
love this song.
Love this album!!! Saw this tour at The Birch Hill Nightclub in N.J Fantastic show!!!
One of the 5 top band ever.
Purple , rainbow , sabbath , UFO , priest triumph
Metallica et al would have rendered this vibe with the usual stock thump-thump-thump chug-chug-chug riff. This way more sophisticated and psychological.
This song totally knocked me for 6 i had to check that the song that ended was the same song that began. The transition was seamless.
La guitare de Michel SCHENKER est cristalline. Un son unique !
As I guitar player that opening riff shouldnt work with the chord sequence, it does its genuis.
UFO All Star Line~up 🇩🇪🇬🇧🇺🇸🎶
Bad ass album 3 thumbs up jimmy cape coral Florida
THANK YOU!
Im a Black Label hardcore Zakk fan, BUT Mike is my #1 guitarist since 1980.........nuff said
Mike ??? Owwwww..... I wonder how you would have Americanized Jean Michel, if you would have been a Jarre fan: Jay-Jay ???
It is stuck in my car right now, aint coming out for maybe assault attack ufo forever
UFO deserves to be in the rock n roll hall of fame but i doubt they will make it! fuckin brilliant with or without Mike. Cheers guys!
Even that harmonic "mistake" by Michael that was left in at 0:22 is brilliant!
saw this tour at the limelight nyc !!!!! great fuckin show. parker didn't play simon wright did.
people, listen to the lyrics it is pure magic, so sad and so true phil moog you are a genius
Everything's light on a Sunday...
I wonder how Schenker is doing that intro guitar line.
It sounds like like he layered it with one line ascending
and the other descending. Need to have a closer listen.
Probably dubbed ?
I love love love love love this song
saw em this tour san antonio...kick ass show!
...sorry, I hit the wrong button, please forgive me...
You can hear that it's where Maiden (particularly post Seventh Son...) derives a certain deliberate abandon in terms of arrangement. A very similar writing style. UFO one of the great rock bands of all-time.
Steve Harris was a big UFO fan and obviously influenced some of his writing
HellYEAH!
^ UFO ^
My God, still the last comment after a year, how is this possible?
Everyone with good taste has the CD and doesn't spend time on RUclips to leave comments ?
Thank you Mr. Akuriau
Yesssssss
Genius🎼💞
I'm with ya bro!
Excellent!!!