The entire Obsession album had an air of melancholy, including Mogg's lyrics and vocals, and Schenker's playing (explosive as it was). This song and Born to Lose were the ace weepies, and One More for the Rodeo and Only You Can Rock Me had emotion to spare too. But is the record depressing? Heck no! It's uplifting. Wish I'd discovered UFO before Strangers in the Night...
I am a kid and wish i was 17 but am old now ,but these guys are legends that nobody really knows about I mean when was the last time you heard any UFO song anywhere. WE really are run by an establishment of mediocrity in everything that we look at these days . SOOO glad I am old school and know different.
This stuff is as legendary as it is because no one knows what it is. I'm a 21 yr old guitar player and my uncle made sure i listened to the very best so i may become just that...dont worry if other appreciate, just relish in the fact that we know we hear it and can't deny its greatness.
@44SuperShredder Too right!! UFO Are awesome. Force it and Obsession were two of my most played albums when I was a teenager in the 70's ....UTube is the saviour of lost albums. Top marks to you AXEFLYERFV!!!
Producer Ron Nevison brought out the tone and vibrancy of Schenker's sound..even the rhythm guitar tracks were so superb! Unfortunately, Ron and other producers could not replicate that tone on recording that "Obsession" contains..I heard an early 80s Heart album that Ron Nevison produced, and could detect a few samples of that sound in the guitar parts.
it is sad that history give a lot kudos to songs like Yesterday , my Way Ruby Tuesday ,I will always love you etc,etc
How this song is not up there with the all time great ballads is beyound me since it is the greatest rock ballad I have heard a never tire of listining to the mojority of people how buy and those who make and promote have no taste for great music ohterwise UFO would have been better remembred and apreciated by more people
I saw them live the year (1978) that this album and the live one "strangers in the night" were released and must admit that they were an awesome band. Unfortunately they could never sustain it once schenker left and although they did a couple of decent albums after...they lost thet edge.
If you like this album? you'll like schenker on the "Scorpions" album of 1979 "LOVEDRIVE".....classic.
Schenker's lead guitar tone on this album has never been rivaled or mached...He kicked everybody's butt...and all guitarists at that time new it...and the the Strangers album came out and raised the bar even higher....
Well said mate.....thought I was the only one that thought that the guitar tone on this album has never been equalled. This is a guitarist at the top of his game......his playing on this album gives me goosebumps!
The record companies tried to kill and bury Rock. With the web and youtube there is no stopping it. We would never get to hear and see most of the videos out there. The record companies are losing so much money, because they tried to fuck everybody and now there getting fucked! You can't kill, Rock and Roll! HaHAHa
I like Michael Schenker, one of the best to ever live. AND no they don't make music like this anymore, our generation is dying bro...bands like Saxon, DPurple etc Music is now Rap Crap, Thump Thump when they drive by or hit a button and the let the "beat" play for you, LOL!! Junk man just junk. I will take these guys to my grave!
i can't stop listening to this awesome song!by far ,one of my faves!so genius in every aspect;unlike today's cookie music bullshit.Schenker's lead break is unreallllllllll,and so is he lol,yummy.
Probably the best song UFO has done so far... For sure the best balled ( and they have a ton of winners). Obviously they did "make it" but should have been twice as big. So underrated it's borderline criminal. Still listen to the old and new UFO. They still got it!
I freakin love it, but didn't comment on the clip before. Obsession was my first LP I bought of UFO and from Paul's first days in the band, I was still hooked... Schenker and Chapman both kick ass
Wow,AXEFLYERFV, ever since I stumbled onto YouTube during the Spring of 2008, I have been searching for this lost gem that never garnered the airplay that it should have. It takes me back to the Fall of 1978 when I was a 14-year old freshmen in High School feeling a little bit overwhelmed by it all, (girls, new surroundings, the neighborhood bullies who had singled me out for torment, etc.,). I always found encouragement, hope and solace in this song!! Thanks
The entire Obsession album had an air of melancholy, including Mogg's lyrics and vocals, and Schenker's playing (explosive as it was). This song and Born to Lose were the ace weepies, and One More for the Rodeo and Only You Can Rock Me had emotion to spare too. But is the record depressing? Heck no! It's uplifting. Wish I'd discovered UFO before Strangers in the Night...
GreenerHill 2 months ago
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saebank 5 months ago
@saebank I have no clue what your comment was about man, sorry!
AXEFLYERFV 5 months ago
@AXEFLYERFV sorry , something went wrong
saebank 5 months ago
Thank you AXEFLYERFV for posting. Such a great tune.
msctommass 7 months ago
@msctommass you're very welcome!
AXEFLYERFV 7 months ago
I love it !
When I want to regain time and the spirit that want to give courage, I hear it (=^･^=)
otoufu33 8 months ago
I went on 4 UFO concerts and I never listened this song live from them, my favorite one...
eduborgescruz 8 months ago
classic
jackylrox 8 months ago
One of my favorite bands of the 70's!!! Still sound awesome!!
MitcheruUSA62 11 months ago
Once Ufo get rollin they are like a runnaway train
STRATCAT101 11 months ago
this song is so sad(in the emotional sense) yet it makes me feel so good each time I listen to it.
Runrome 11 months ago
@theawakener7 well said buddy,spot on
TheTfortwo 11 months ago
@theawakener7 & may I add:
This is the best comment of the month!
Amen to that!
Thank you!
AXEFLYERFV 11 months ago
I am a kid and wish i was 17 but am old now ,but these guys are legends that nobody really knows about I mean when was the last time you heard any UFO song anywhere. WE really are run by an establishment of mediocrity in everything that we look at these days . SOOO glad I am old school and know different.
TheCurtvile 1 year ago
This stuff is as legendary as it is because no one knows what it is. I'm a 21 yr old guitar player and my uncle made sure i listened to the very best so i may become just that...dont worry if other appreciate, just relish in the fact that we know we hear it and can't deny its greatness.
44SuperShredder 1 year ago 5
@44SuperShredder Right on ,thnx for your comment & visit,is great that you're 21 & you have a cool uncle that turned you on to the old great bands!
AXEFLYERFV 1 year ago
@44SuperShredder Too right!! UFO Are awesome. Force it and Obsession were two of my most played albums when I was a teenager in the 70's ....UTube is the saviour of lost albums. Top marks to you AXEFLYERFV!!!
MrPaane 1 year ago
Producer Ron Nevison brought out the tone and vibrancy of Schenker's sound..even the rhythm guitar tracks were so superb! Unfortunately, Ron and other producers could not replicate that tone on recording that "Obsession" contains..I heard an early 80s Heart album that Ron Nevison produced, and could detect a few samples of that sound in the guitar parts.
radialspokes 1 year ago
Simply stunning.
MrMattocaster 1 year ago
it is sad that history give a lot kudos to songs like Yesterday , my Way Ruby Tuesday ,I will always love you etc,etc
How this song is not up there with the all time great ballads is beyound me since it is the greatest rock ballad I have heard a never tire of listining to the mojority of people how buy and those who make and promote have no taste for great music ohterwise UFO would have been better remembred and apreciated by more people
Runrome 1 year ago 2
@Runrome I agree with you,UFO should've been up there as 1 of the top Bands of Rock History!!
is just too bad people overlooked at this Band!!
thank you for posting a comment & for watching man!!
AXEFLYERFV 1 year ago
@Runrome I can agree that UFO is definitly overlooked!
2joesworld 1 year ago
MY FREIND CU LOVED AND LOVES THIS TUNE THESE GUYZZZ RULE
egemaster66 1 year ago
the public should have been looking at the ban singing this song at no1 in totp when it was released if djs had taste they would have
Runrome 1 year ago
I saw them live the year (1978) that this album and the live one "strangers in the night" were released and must admit that they were an awesome band. Unfortunately they could never sustain it once schenker left and although they did a couple of decent albums after...they lost thet edge.
If you like this album? you'll like schenker on the "Scorpions" album of 1979 "LOVEDRIVE".....classic.
nevermore300 1 year ago 2
Need Stereo for this. I plan to sing along the intro and upload on my channel
MetallicBill 1 year ago
This's what you call "passion" for playin' awesome,sensational,full of pathos, MUSIC...Tanx to UFO from outer space,too!
beyondtheveilofdeath 2 years ago 5
First Concert 1980 still great
Zedsdead1968 2 years ago 2
Schenker's lead guitar tone on this album has never been rivaled or mached...He kicked everybody's butt...and all guitarists at that time new it...and the the Strangers album came out and raised the bar even higher....
Richman11000 2 years ago 17
@Richman11000 Used a 50watt Marshall on this one, IIRC, and his Wah half in
MetallicBill 1 year ago
Well said mate.....thought I was the only one that thought that the guitar tone on this album has never been equalled. This is a guitarist at the top of his game......his playing on this album gives me goosebumps!
mustang131 1 year ago 4
@mustang131 Producer Ron Nevison brought out the tone that Schenker is so known for on this album.
radialspokes 1 year ago
superb track from a great album,ufo are number 1,cheers AXE
TheTfortwo 2 years ago 4
A timeless song,Long live UFO.....
buck22777 2 years ago 4
I remember back in my late teens, my friends and i went to day on the green in oakland collisium , they were so kick ass , everyone was blow away
ssrstown67 2 years ago 3
i closed the eyes and i crying merci!!!
franjulientikaa 2 years ago 4
The record companies tried to kill and bury Rock. With the web and youtube there is no stopping it. We would never get to hear and see most of the videos out there. The record companies are losing so much money, because they tried to fuck everybody and now there getting fucked! You can't kill, Rock and Roll! HaHAHa
SuperstoresTV 2 years ago 8
I like Michael Schenker, one of the best to ever live. AND no they don't make music like this anymore, our generation is dying bro...bands like Saxon, DPurple etc Music is now Rap Crap, Thump Thump when they drive by or hit a button and the let the "beat" play for you, LOL!! Junk man just junk. I will take these guys to my grave!
defleppard1969 2 years ago 6
i can't stop listening to this awesome song!by far ,one of my faves!so genius in every aspect;unlike today's cookie music bullshit.Schenker's lead break is unreallllllllll,and so is he lol,yummy.
lstevens35 2 years ago 4
yeah,such masterpiece,you don't see anybody doing stuff like this in today's music,well if you can call it music!LOL!!
AXEFLYERFV 2 years ago
Have not heard this album in over 20 years!
thegunth63 2 years ago 2
the bloke that posted this wants a knighthood..... you sure know your stuff.... all time fucking classic x respect dude x
cuzzinio 2 years ago 12
Really appreciate your nice comment mate!!
AXEFLYERFV 2 years ago
Probably the best song UFO has done so far... For sure the best balled ( and they have a ton of winners). Obviously they did "make it" but should have been twice as big. So underrated it's borderline criminal. Still listen to the old and new UFO. They still got it!
lundkd10 2 years ago 3
Beautiful song... Schenker is masterfully understated. So few shredmisters do so.
jfrockon 2 years ago 3
what a great,great song. Thank you!
dandeexxxx 3 years ago 3
you're welcome!
AXEFLYERFV 3 years ago
Schenker feels each note he plays, and he says he gets off on the tone he gets out of the amps (always Marshall!)
MetallicBill 3 years ago 4
I freakin love it, but didn't comment on the clip before. Obsession was my first LP I bought of UFO and from Paul's first days in the band, I was still hooked... Schenker and Chapman both kick ass
MetallicBill 3 years ago 4
minted m8, ufo r a truly superb band !!!
billythehoople 3 years ago 4
Right on!
AXEFLYERFV 3 years ago
Wow,AXEFLYERFV, ever since I stumbled onto YouTube during the Spring of 2008, I have been searching for this lost gem that never garnered the airplay that it should have. It takes me back to the Fall of 1978 when I was a 14-year old freshmen in High School feeling a little bit overwhelmed by it all, (girls, new surroundings, the neighborhood bullies who had singled me out for torment, etc.,). I always found encouragement, hope and solace in this song!! Thanks
proudhawkeye 3 years ago
Right on man,glad you found it finally,take care & thnx for your comment!
AXEFLYERFV 3 years ago
Hey axe, can u put cherry from the same cd on here too?
careing57587 3 years ago
I'll post it on the next round of UFO,have you check this one out?
UFO [ CHERRY ] LIVE AUDIO-TRACK FROM SITN
AXEFLYERFV 3 years ago
yeah, I just wanted to hear the clean studio version here...thanks!
careing57587 3 years ago
got it,will do next week!
AXEFLYERFV 3 years ago
Actually, Reprise and Born To Lose as well as Just Another Suicide!!
MetallicBill 3 years ago 3
I already posted Born to lose & just another suicide!
more UFO tracks coming very soon!
AXEFLYERFV 3 years ago
Thanks Axe...great song. The second verse really hits home...
careing57587 3 years ago
Your welcome & thnx 4 watchin'!
AXEFLYERFV 3 years ago
Awesome vocals!
EUguitarRULE 3 years ago
LOVE!!!!
rachel112263 3 years ago