Belladonna
UFO · No Heavy Petting
Nî Heavy Petting, 1976
Oh Belladonna, never knew the pain
Maybe I'm crazy, maybe it'll drive me insane,
The open letter just carelessly placed,
And you move in silence, the tea so delicately laced -
Out of reach, out of touch
How you've learned to hate so much?
Out of reach, out of touch
How you've learned to hate so much?
Came from passion, and you gave it a name
The fingers are poisoned like needles, in the drivin' rain.
So smile discreetly as you watch with such grace
Now I must slip away, but can you forget my face?
Out of reach, out of touch
How you've learned to hate so much?
Out of reach, out of touch
How you've learned to hate so much?
Oh Belladonna, never knew the pain
Maybe I'm crazy, maybe it'll drive me insane,
The open letter just carelessly placed,
And you move in silence, the tea so delicately laced -
Out of reach, out of touch
How you've learned to hate so much?
Out of reach, out of touch
How you've learned to hate so much?
Came from passion, and you gave it a name
The fingers are poisoned like needles, in the drivin' rain.
So smile discreetly as you watch with such grace
Now I must slip away, but can you forget my face?
Out of reach, out of touch
How you've learned to hate so much?
Out of reach, out of touch
How you've learned to hate so much?
Belladonna - UFO
UFO's "Belladonna" stands as a defining track from their 1975 debut album, "No Heavy Petting." Released during the height of the British blues-rock revival, the song showcases the band's signature blend of hard rock and blues influences. Featuring the iconic vocals of Dave Edmunds and the driving guitar work of John "Rabbit" Bundrick, the recording captures the raw energy and swagger that characterized early UFO. The track remains a staple of their discography, often cited as a key example of the genre's evolution in the mid-1970s. Its enduring appeal lies in its powerful performance and the seamless fusion of styles that made the band a prominent force in the era.