Oh no, the second video I have seen of them with Ronald having "Roland" on the keyboard instead of "Ronald". The first such instance I noticed was with them doing This Town ain't Big Enough for Both Russel and Mike Patton
I recently learned about this artist and song while watching season 4 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Everything about this series is outstanding from the scripts, the actors, the sets, location, directing, costumes and the MUSIC fits perfectly!
@@sarahwebstervodrey9654 Oh, wow, how exciting! I guess you practiced, then. I'm an avid fan of Sparks, and this album marked a return to form, after a couple tepid releases.
@@annabackman3028 no that was when they had a cameo as troubadours. This is playing in the background when he answers the door when Rory comes over hungover to end their casual relationship, but they actually get together.
@@archandironic686 Ok. 😁 I have watched Gilmore Girls, but not every episode, and that was LOOOONG ago. Also still in my unforgivable period of life when I had lost track of Sparks. Ironically, 1977 it was 'Indiscreet' I wished for present, but I got 'Big Beat', which I hated so much that I didn't check up on them again until 2017. 'Big Beat', today I love it!! And 'Indiscreet', too. (I never stopped playing the two other album I knew about, 'Kimono My House'and 'Propaganda', through all the years!)
I always find the "still there is no sign of you" part strangely moving. They never define who the 'you' is, but this person means more to the singer than all the standing ovations and critical raves.
@@girlfromgermany I always interpreted this song as trying to get someone to finally notice you (parent or love interest) by playing Carnegie Hall, and you just went and RUINED IT
@@zuzubaloo You ALWAYS can interpret Sparks lyrics in different ways! There's never just one option. I never thought about it the way you do, but yeah, that's also a plausible interpretation. Although the question is, why does he ask how he get's to Carnegie Hall, when he actually performs there? I'd really like to know more of your interpretation. Do you see it as a song about persistance? "Practice man, practice!" so you'll finally reach your goal, or in this case, you'll finally get the one you like to notice you? Actually I have to thank you! You just opened my mind to a new interpretation that I didn't see before and I'm always happy when that happens! 😀
@@girlfromgermany I saw the repetition as them still repeating the mantra after playing the hall as a kind of habit, sadly repeating what they had lived by even though it was obsolete--still trying to "get to Carnegie Hall" even though they already did, because they didn't get what they REALLY wanted. It still COULD apply, but I think yours makes more sense. (And I was just kidding about you "ruining" it, I just couldn't believe I didn't see what now seems so obvious)
I actually interpreted it differently than either of you. I thought the song had two narrators: the person there is no sign of is the one trying over and over to get directions.
Were it not for No1 Song In Heaven this would be my favourite Sparks track so I guess what I'm saying is that this is my second favourite Sparks track!
Elitism, practicism and world-weariness, all together in one perfect Pop Song. Besides the Pet Shop Boys, the best there is. And the oldest, too. They inspired David Bowie and even Queen. The ones with Freddie Mercury, you know...
In what way was the audience weird? The atmosphere was phenomenal and one radio producer who was there was so struck by the vibe so she some years later requested Sparks to do what would become "The seduction of Ingmar Bergman"
Haha! Everybody think Swedes are more or less dead, but in fact that is a sort of politeness. Don't disturb the performer and the rest of the audience! Cheer and aplause after. After all this is a (old) small and tight theatre, not much place to move around. AND most of all, after all these years Sparks know their audience, wherever they come 😉😁 Who don't believe Swedes can come alive, watch any video from Cirkus, Stockholm 16 June 2018. Not tearing the place apart, but alive 😂
They have played in Sweden for years and years. And of some reason they chose Stockholm, Sweden, for the recording of the DVD. Cannot been because they felt unappreciated or neglected by the Swedish audience. And they keep coming back. Larger venues nowadays. Stop criticize the Swedish audience, Sparks know, and they have been around for so long that they can read their audience. Additional: At the Annexet Arena in Stockholm, with a large part of the audience at a standing section, which is the first time, at least this century, it was different. Also 2018 at Cirkus, Stockholm, after a quiet start the awakening spread, and the seated audience far up were risking their (our) lives jumping and dancing (it's really steep, and the backside of the seat in front of you is about 60 cm (2'). The space you have to move around on is about 60 x 60 cm when the seat is flipped up. Not much to hold on to. I don't know how many encores all venues had that tour, but the playlists I have seen, there were two. At Cirkus we had three, and they could have stopped with two, and we hadn't noticed. Just've been sad it was over.
The first half of the show, the album "Lil' Beethoven" It was Roland. The second half, "Sparks singing Sparks" the "Ronald" synth was back again. Both parts are available on TH-cam. Sparks Södra Teatern Stockholm 2004. In part 1 you will find a breathtaking (my opinion) version of 'Ride' em cowboy'💖🤩💖
what a great band sparks are all bands like erasure ,pet shop boys,blamange and depeche mode you owe this band all the respect they deserve.and it takes practice man practice.
The funniest song ever written
Tears come to my eyes
No Ronald keyboard?!
The consistency in Russell's voice is incredible. Total control of his voice and can hit each key perfectly each and every time, live or studio album.
Why no one is talking about the pianist’s arms?
Ron looks like the janitor from Little Nightmares!
Oh no, the second video I have seen of them with Ronald having "Roland" on the keyboard instead of "Ronald". The first such instance I noticed was with them doing This Town ain't Big Enough for Both Russel and Mike Patton
Ron's gimmick since God knows when! 30 or so years.
I’m a fan of “Marvellous Mrs. Maisel” and now I’m an absolute fan of this song as well)))
I recently learned about this artist and song while watching season 4 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Everything about this series is outstanding from the scripts, the actors, the sets, location, directing, costumes and the MUSIC fits perfectly!
Me Too!! Great how a series can promote a song or artist to a much wider audience!! XoXo
I have just finished the 8th episode and had the same question.
Here the same! Waiting now for new episodes 🙌🏻
Genious for you since the 1970's
POV: You’re here after watching Mrs.Maisel
yep, you caught me
I was pleasantly surprised to hear this at the end credits to episode 8 of _The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel._
Us too! We had never heard this song before, and we are actually going to sing there this year after two pandemic postponements. Fun song!
@@sarahwebstervodrey9654 Oh, wow, how exciting! I guess you practiced, then. I'm an avid fan of Sparks, and this album marked a return to form, after a couple tepid releases.
Every time I hear this song I love it a little bit more. Love these guys.
How do they do it? decade after decade of total uniqueness. Whenever I feel flat the brothers slim make life more colourful 😊
I love Sparks. А Тэмми..... Тэмми, разводись. Я женюсь на тебе, и буду носить на руках.
Sparks forever! Hello from 2020! Keep your masks on.
Smoking hot! These guys are great!
I love ugly guys with beautiful girls, especially the talking bit
New, unheard Sparks?..uuuú aaaaaa hm? Mmhm hm mk. Excellent!
Sparks Dee Vee Dee, Södra Teatern, Stockholm, 2004. You can find both part 1 (The album Lil' Beethoven) and part 2 (Sparks singing Sparks) on TH-cam.
Weirdness + technical proficiency = perfection!
have this on dvd own all Sparks sruff records cds tapes loved them from beginning
Robbie Just like everyone else here...join the crowd
@@Oh_I_Will Not everyone, especially not all newbies who joined during 2021 ('The Sparks Brothers' and 'Annette')
wondered for ever what song Logan from Gilmore Girls was listening to and now i am a sparks fan
Perfume?
@@annabackman3028 no that was when they had a cameo as troubadours. This is playing in the background when he answers the door when Rory comes over hungover to end their casual relationship, but they actually get together.
@@archandironic686 Ok. 😁 I have watched Gilmore Girls, but not every episode, and that was LOOOONG ago. Also still in my unforgivable period of life when I had lost track of Sparks. Ironically, 1977 it was 'Indiscreet' I wished for present, but I got 'Big Beat', which I hated so much that I didn't check up on them again until 2017. 'Big Beat', today I love it!! And 'Indiscreet', too. (I never stopped playing the two other album I knew about, 'Kimono My House'and 'Propaganda', through all the years!)
I didn't know about Sparks back then, and I love the show, which season is it, please?
How genial is this!
Ahhhh, so sweet they are huh....blehhhhh
I always find the "still there is no sign of you" part strangely moving. They never define who the 'you' is, but this person means more to the singer than all the standing ovations and critical raves.
"You" is Carnegie Hall.
@@girlfromgermany I always interpreted this song as trying to get someone to finally notice you (parent or love interest) by playing Carnegie Hall, and you just went and RUINED IT
@@zuzubaloo You ALWAYS can interpret Sparks lyrics in different ways! There's never just one option. I never thought about it the way you do, but yeah, that's also a plausible interpretation. Although the question is, why does he ask how he get's to Carnegie Hall, when he actually performs there? I'd really like to know more of your interpretation. Do you see it as a song about persistance? "Practice man, practice!" so you'll finally reach your goal, or in this case, you'll finally get the one you like to notice you? Actually I have to thank you! You just opened my mind to a new interpretation that I didn't see before and I'm always happy when that happens! 😀
@@girlfromgermany I saw the repetition as them still repeating the mantra after playing the hall as a kind of habit, sadly repeating what they had lived by even though it was obsolete--still trying to "get to Carnegie Hall" even though they already did, because they didn't get what they REALLY wanted. It still COULD apply, but I think yours makes more sense. (And I was just kidding about you "ruining" it, I just couldn't believe I didn't see what now seems so obvious)
I actually interpreted it differently than either of you. I thought the song had two narrators: the person there is no sign of is the one trying over and over to get directions.
Were it not for No1 Song In Heaven this would be my favourite Sparks track so I guess what I'm saying is that this is my second favourite Sparks track!
which is your fave ?
@@barbwalker2973, he wrote No. 1 Song In Heaven...
Elitism, practicism and world-weariness, all together in one perfect Pop Song. Besides the Pet Shop Boys, the best there is. And the oldest, too. They inspired David Bowie and even Queen. The ones with Freddie Mercury, you know...
Sparks in a Hip Hop backround. Right on the nose, funny as hell. As always. Love them.
Actually, it's a bit of self criticism/irony from Ron's side, he has listened to rap since the beginning! Yep, it's true!
C.overed advertising, the mentioning of Steinway's ;-) My all-time favourite is "This town isn't big enough for the both of us". Amen.
Please upload the enitre dvd. thank you in advance.
One of the best ever
When i first heard it I didn't like it because it didn't sound like the rest of the album. but now is awesome.
In what way was the audience weird? The atmosphere was phenomenal and one radio producer who was there was so struck by the vibe so she some years later requested Sparks to do what would become "The seduction of Ingmar Bergman"
Joking?
I love it!!!!!
Awesome performance. Weird audience!
Haha! Everybody think Swedes are more or less dead, but in fact that is a sort of politeness. Don't disturb the performer and the rest of the audience! Cheer and aplause after. After all this is a (old) small and tight theatre, not much place to move around. AND most of all, after all these years Sparks know their audience, wherever they come 😉😁 Who don't believe Swedes can come alive, watch any video from Cirkus, Stockholm 16 June 2018. Not tearing the place apart, but alive 😂
They are plants
OH_I _Will 😂 that whole thing was surreal!
Jon Farr what was surreal about it?
They have played in Sweden for years and years. And of some reason they chose Stockholm, Sweden, for the recording of the DVD. Cannot been because they felt unappreciated or neglected by the Swedish audience. And they keep coming back. Larger venues nowadays. Stop criticize the Swedish audience, Sparks know, and they have been around for so long that they can read their audience. Additional: At the Annexet Arena in Stockholm, with a large part of the audience at a standing section, which is the first time, at least this century, it was different. Also 2018 at Cirkus, Stockholm, after a quiet start the awakening spread, and the seated audience far up were risking their (our) lives jumping and dancing (it's really steep, and the backside of the seat in front of you is about 60 cm (2'). The space you have to move around on is about 60 x 60 cm when the seat is flipped up. Not much to hold on to. I don't know how many encores all venues had that tour, but the playlists I have seen, there were two. At Cirkus we had three, and they could have stopped with two, and we hadn't noticed. Just've been sad it was over.
That's a RONALD synth! ;-)
The first half of the show, the album "Lil' Beethoven" It was Roland. The second half, "Sparks singing Sparks" the "Ronald" synth was back again. Both parts are available on TH-cam. Sparks Södra Teatern Stockholm 2004. In part 1 you will find a breathtaking (my opinion) version of 'Ride' em cowboy'💖🤩💖
One of the funniest lyrics Ron has written in a long career of writing amusing lyrics.
Fabulous... BRAVO!!!
This is great.
I wouldn't really call those lyrics.....it's just repeating the same thing over and over. Not bad piano part.
You haven't heard 'My baby's taking me home'??
@@annabackman3028 Obviously not. XD
You say it like it's a bad thing. Like it wasn't intentional
Sprechgesang. Look it up.The B52's used it a lot. It works perfectly in this piece. It's brilliant.
The meme already existed and they made a song out of it, so yeah that's good.
Utterly fantastic. Probably the most intelligent band to have come out Los Angeles.
You obviously don’t listen to much....
@@Oh_I_Willhe is 100% spot on.
@@Oh_I_WillI doubt that there's even one more intelligent band from LA
Practice / On a Roland synth ;-)
GENIUSSSSS
Practice Man, Practice.
what a great band sparks are all bands like erasure ,pet shop boys,blamange and depeche mode you owe this band all the respect they deserve.and it takes practice man practice.
And talent is an asset 😉