The UFO Discography And Listening Party Thread

[wolfking]

Finishing up the Louisville show and really enjoyed it.  On With the Action being an inclusion was an obvious highlight.  Love the extended solos before the verses and Schenker is freestyling nicely.  Looking forward to running through the rest of the shows, but that one was a highlight.

On With the Action might be the best song I’ve heard out of the hundreds mentioned in this thread

It's up there for me.

Coming up with a top 20 or 25 for this band is going to be tough.

[TAC]

HOLY CRAP!!!

I just got a shipping notice from Amazon that my Strangers Deluxe box is on the way! $46 US! Will be here on Monday.

Damn! Haven't got my notice yet.

[jjrock88]

Finishing up the Louisville show and really enjoyed it.  On With the Action being an inclusion was an obvious highlight.  Love the extended solos before the verses and Schenker is freestyling nicely.  Looking forward to running through the rest of the shows, but that one was a highlight.

On With the Action might be the best song I’ve heard out of the hundreds mentioned in this thread

It's up there for me.

Coming up with a top 20 or 25 for this band is going to be tough.

Hopefully it makes top 26

[Zoom E]

I've fallen behind again, but wanted to comment on the Revelation album cover. The Scorpion at the foot of the cross has to be some kind jab at Michael’s brother. Worship me, Rudy or something along those lines ? 

[TAC]

Well, that's one way of looking at it.

It's either that or he's acknowledging his past.

[TAC]

Finishing up the Louisville show and really enjoyed it.  On With the Action being an inclusion was an obvious highlight.  Love the extended solos before the verses and Schenker is freestyling nicely.  Looking forward to running through the rest of the shows, but that one was a highlight.

On With the Action might be the best song I’ve heard out of the hundreds mentioned in this thread

It's up there for me.

It's a great deep track. No Heavy Petting is my favorite UFO studio album. Phil's voice sounds so great and his lyrics, like in On With The Action, are really interesting.

[wolfking]

The Strangers set is awesome.  Love the multiple shows and just enjoying going through each one.  These songs don't get old, simple as that.

[jjrock88]

 

[TAC]

These songs don't get old, simple as that.

Nope. They never have.

[Zoom E]

Well, that's one way of looking at it.

It's either that or he's acknowledging his past.

Hmmm. If it’s an acknowledgement of his past, shouldn’t there be a UFO flying around too?  I really don't know what to make of that cover, and after listening to this interview I am none the more enlightened 

https://youtu.be/dPdyjUgOwRc

[wolfking]

Well, that's one way of looking at it.

It's either that or he's acknowledging his past.

Hmmm. If it’s an acknowledgement of his past, shouldn’t there be a UFO flying around too?  I really don't know what to make of that cover, and after listening to this interview I am none the more enlightened 

https://youtu.be/dPdyjUgOwRc

Graham Bonnet actually agrees with you.  I think Tim posted his latest interview perhaps but that's the impression he got from the cover, like Schenker portraying himself as a God and the singers worshipping him.

[Zoom E]

Well, that's one way of looking at it.

It's either that or he's acknowledging his past.

Hmmm. If it’s an acknowledgement of his past, shouldn’t there be a UFO flying around too?  I really don't know what to make of that cover, and after listening to this interview I am none the more enlightened 

https://youtu.be/dPdyjUgOwRc

Graham Bonnet actually agrees with you.  I think Tim posted his latest interview perhaps but that's the impression he got from the cover, like Schenker portraying himself as a God and the singers worshipping him.

Ah right, I do recall that, but don’t think his explanation in that interview made sense either. He really is eccentric 

[TAC]

Checked out the video that Zoom posted. I've seen that before. Yeah the concept is a bit much.



But then this very cool interview with Doogie popped up..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhcnhfgIi_E

[TAC]

In Memoriam


Paul Raymond


November 16, 1945 – April 13, 2019



Paul Raymond first gained notice as a member of Chickenshack in 1969. He actually replaced Christine McVie would would join Fleetwood Mac. He played on 1969's 100 Ton Chicken and 1970's Accept




He would soon join Savoy Brown and record six albums with them.

Street Corner talking-1971
Hellbound Train-1972
Lion's Share-1972
Jack The Toad-1973
Wire Fire-1975
Skin N Bone-1976


Paul Raymond on far right.





I posted about seeing UFO in 1986, and took this pic of Paul. It was really cool to get a chance to see him.





After bouncing around MSG, Waysted, and UFO again, Paul would form the Paul Raymond Project. He was very popular in Japan.

Full albums aren't really available on youtube. I'm honestly not all that familiar with them. Searching Paul Raymond Project on YouTube will yield a number of single tracks.

Paul rejoins UFO in 2004, and remained with them. He passed away of a heart attack following the first leg of their Last Orders tour on April 13, 2019.

Here is Paul's last show just eight days before he passed away:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI62GfUxekw&list=PL1dmwfND6uERAN5P0Jsx_HbATx8QbT1Cd:



A couple of you have mentioned during the Listening Party that Paul Raymond really added something to the music. I totally agree. He had a way of lifting whatever he was playing on. He always found the perfect keyboard sounds to accompany the track. He was sneaky valuable to UFO's sound.


 

[jjrock88]

 

[Lowdz]

Raymond was such a huge part of UFO and the off shoots we’ve been enjoying. Very under appreciated.

A sad loss.

[wolfking]

Well, that's one way of looking at it.

It's either that or he's acknowledging his past.

Hmmm. If it’s an acknowledgement of his past, shouldn’t there be a UFO flying around too?  I really don't know what to make of that cover, and after listening to this interview I am none the more enlightened 

https://youtu.be/dPdyjUgOwRc

Graham Bonnet actually agrees with you.  I think Tim posted his latest interview perhaps but that's the impression he got from the cover, like Schenker portraying himself as a God and the singers worshipping him.

Ah right, I do recall that, but don’t think his explanation in that interview made sense either. He really is eccentric 

No I meant the interview from Bonnet.  Here it is;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-cNzL9aPL8&t=748s

He didn't like the cover either and mentions kinda what you were saying.

[wolfking]

Paul Raymond indeed was super important to the bands sound.  So many underlying sounds, tones, keyboard parts that make the songs what they are.  Seemed like the guy never wanting the spotlight but happy to provide what the song needed.

Another shocking loss.

[wolfking]

Schenker tears shit up on the Cleavland version of Action.

[TAC]

Schenker tears shit up on the Cleavland version of Action.

Oh hell yes!!


That intro really comes alive when it's played....live.

He is wicked in the chorus. What a sound!

Paul Raymond slips so effortlessly from keys in the chorus to rhythm in the solo. Andy Parker solid AF.


And that solo!


And Paul's transition right into Doctor Doctor is masterful.


Fucking great stuff!

[wolfking]

Going to be difficult to pick a fav from tbese 6 shows.  I think the last one Louisville is infront for me so far.

[Stadler]

I just downloaded my AutoRip; I'll be listening this week for sure.

[TAC]

Going to be difficult to pick a fav from tbese 6 shows.  I think the last one Louisville is infront for me so far.

I believe most of Strangers is the Louisville show. And I also believe the crowd is from the Chicago show.

I just downloaded my AutoRip; I'll be listening this week for sure.

Yeah, wise move. If you read my Gary Moore account, that's a smart move.

[wolfking]

Going to be difficult to pick a fav from tbese 6 shows.  I think the last one Louisville is infront for me so far.

I believe most of Strangers is the Louisville show. And I also believe the crowd is from the Chicago show.

I just downloaded my AutoRip; I'll be listening this week for sure.

Yeah, wise move. If you read my Gary Moore account, that's a smart move.

Wait, so they've put the same show in twice?

[TAC]

What do you mean?

[Stadler]

Yeah, wise move. If you read my Gary Moore account, that's a smart move.

What do YOU mean?   

(Actually, seriously, I'm not really following....)

[TAC]

Yeah, wise move. If you read my Gary Moore account, that's a smart move.

What do YOU mean?   

(Actually, seriously, I'm not really following....)

THIS!

I ordered the Gary Moore Live At Montreax 5 CD set and it kept getting delayed...

I had mentioned The Gary Moore 5 CD Live At Montreaux box set. Amazon gave me multiple opportunities to cancel the order or see it through. It came with Auto Rip, so I had the music, but I still wanted the physical copy.
Ultimately, they let me know that they would be unable to fulfill the order. So I got a full refund......and a free Auto Rip!

[wolfking]

What do you mean?

The box set has Strangers original but also a separate CD for the Louisville show but your saying the majority of Strangers is from that show anyway?

[Zoom E]

Well, that's one way of looking at it.

It's either that or he's acknowledging his past.

Hmmm. If it’s an acknowledgement of his past, shouldn’t there be a UFO flying around too?  I really don't know what to make of that cover, and after listening to this interview I am none the more enlightened 

https://youtu.be/dPdyjUgOwRc

Graham Bonnet actually agrees with you.  I think Tim posted his latest interview perhaps but that's the impression he got from the cover, like Schenker portraying himself as a God and the singers worshipping him.

Ah right, I do recall that, but don’t think his explanation in that interview made sense either. He really is eccentric 

Okay, I missed this one. Wow, Bonnett really looks his age now hat he’s let his hair go grey.

No I meant the interview from Bonnet.  Here it is;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-cNzL9aPL8&t=748s

He didn't like the cover either and mentions kinda what you were saying.

[TAC]

What do you mean?

The box set has Strangers original but also a separate CD for the Louisville show but your saying the majority of Strangers is from that show anyway?

So those were the six shows they recorded to compile the Strangers release. I read an interview with Ron Nevison and I believe he said that they took more from the Louisville show than any other show. He also mentioned that they used the crowd from Chicago because they were the loudest.

[wolfking]

What do you mean?

The box set has Strangers original but also a separate CD for the Louisville show but your saying the majority of Strangers is from that show anyway?

So those were the six shows they recorded to compile the Strangers release. I read an interview with Ron Nevison and I believe he said that they took more from the Louisville show than any other show. He also mentioned that they used the crowd from Chicago because they were the loudest.

Ah okay.  I thought they were extra shows or something, that actually makes a lot of sense.

[TAC]

Yeah, and that's what makes this set amazing. I mean, for me, it's not just because it is UFO.


This would be like Iron Maiden releasing a set of all 4 shows from Long Beach Arena in 1985.

Except the UFO set has different setlists.

[wolfking]

Yeah, and that's what makes this set amazing. I mean, for me, it's not just because it is UFO.


This would be like Iron Maiden releasing a set of all 4 shows from Long Beach Arena in 1985.

Except the UFO set has different setlists.

Yeah I get it now.  Having all shows from LAD would be monumental, so I get the relevance of this set to a long time fan.

[TAC]

Kade, at your suggestion, I'm listening to the Louisville show tonight.


Listening to the mid section of Let It Roll....amazing. Paul Raymond never overplays and lets Schenker breathe. So graceful.

[wolfking]

Kade, at your suggestion, I'm listening to the Louisville show tonight.


Listening to the mid section of Let It Roll....amazing. Paul Raymond never overplays and lets Schenker breathe. So graceful.

 

I think I'm midway through disc 5 and working backwards so two more to go after Cleavland.

That Louisville show, Schenker hardly puts a foot wrong.