I've always known Sparks were good, but just recently i visited them, must be the best original band ever, and that's coming from a Rush, Genesis, Hawkwind and Floyd fan, Ron is a genius songwriter
Since 1969 there has been essentially two categories of music; firstly, Sparks and secondly all that other stuff. Ten sleep nights until my fourth Sparks gig in two years.
Absolute genius. Great studio albums and up there with the best of any band live. They really do deserve all the recognition and acclaim they've been receiving in the last ten years or so.
First time i've heard this track and, what can i say... Sparks... Just WOW!! Loved these guys ever since i first heard 'This Town.....' when i was a little kid. They have covered many areas of music (brilliantly!), but there will always be a true 'Rock' band at the heart of it all. They are just so avant-garde! Ron & Russ are so incredibly talented, and as a real 'Metal Fan' (although i do love ALL good music), i have to say that the brothers do rate very highly amongst my long list of hero's! Thanks for everything, so far, and long may you continue to enthrall me, Guys... \m/ (:o)
What kind of mic was Ron (not Russell) using? Astonishing fidelity--I mean, the tone and clarity of his performance was utterly amazing. I don't think I've ever heard a mic transmit a performance with such clarity and transparency. I could literally hear every last detail of his silence.
Why the hell i let these guys out of my life for 20 years is beyond me, I am not gonna let that happen again.. Utter Brilliance Oh and why the hell has Ron got a mic in front of him lol
Used to try & sing to my bro`s Propaganda album, had lyrics in sleeve, when I was about 10, just listening to this now & Yes Utter Brilliance was my thought too
@@robdavidson1876! Hi! In the distrikt where I live the situation is cool. Area: 17583 km2 Population: 282 414 Where of in the district capital city Area: 1518 km2 Population: ca 65350 My town: Area: 817 km2 Population: 9324 New numbers today, whole district: KNOWN (we don't mass test) infected: 50 ppl Death: 1 Sweden totally: Infected: 4435 ppl Deaths: 180 In Stockholm (capital city) : Infected:1979 ppl Deaths: 103 It's in Stockholm the larger numbers are, especially considering number of people /area. Glad that I moved away from there four years ago. (To place I had never been to, knowing 0 people 😂! Me who had been living in the same community in all my life, except from 10 months in the US, early eighties! I don't work, among other things Bipolar Disorder, so I don't have to care about job. Saw a great apartment for sale, just inherited some money, brought my stuff (LOADS... 🙄 I live in "Anique Show meets IKEA 😂), dog and cat, and just left. My friends thought I was" brave", in fact I FLED, escaped from stress and noice. Did the right thing😊) Well, where I live, so far, so good. Two friends in Stockholm have had high temperature and been extremely tired, some diffuse body pains, but are feeling good now, in quarantine. I don't take any risks, "social distance", WASH HANDS, keep hands from face and use hand sanitizer (always carrying a little spray bottle) every time I go shopping etc. The latter I haven't seen anyone but me and my closest friend always do that, not even in the city people seem to care! People here are careless, "It's so little chance I will catch it". It will get here... Me having asthma, slightly high blood pressure, not extremely old, 59 this year, 4 days ahead of Russell, next year I will tell him we share our parties 🤣🤣🤣🤣! (JOKE! Before anyone think I a COMPLETE weirdo🤣) Anyway, I rather be safe than sorry! 😁 What about you??
My favorite parts of the film were the opening song "So May We Start" (music to gear you up) and the ending in the prison visitation room (music to make you cry) ...SO AMAZING...
Someone who writes cheezy love songs, someone whose favorite color is brown and someone who were in confusion and made a conclusion 😒. They just didn't get that they fell all the way into this song.
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I've always known Sparks were good, but just recently i visited them, must be the best original band ever, and that's coming from a Rush, Genesis, Hawkwind and Floyd fan, Ron is a genius songwriter
Them and Cardiacs.....incredibly unique and just on a beautifully different wavelength from anything else.
Since 1969 there has been essentially two categories of music; firstly, Sparks and secondly all that other stuff. Ten sleep nights until my fourth Sparks gig in two years.
Ron's moustache is providing some beautiful, subtle harmonies.
Awesome performance! And Ron's expression at the end made me laugh. He just slays me.
Sparks has so damn much good on their side of the scale. So glad others appreciate them.
Absolute genius. Great studio albums and up there with the best of any band live. They really do deserve all the recognition and acclaim they've been receiving in the last ten years or so.
First time i've heard this track and, what can i say... Sparks... Just WOW!! Loved these guys ever since i first heard 'This Town.....' when i was a little kid. They have covered many areas of music (brilliantly!), but there will always be a true 'Rock' band at the heart of it all. They are just so avant-garde! Ron & Russ are so incredibly talented, and as a real 'Metal Fan' (although i do love ALL good music), i have to say that the brothers do rate very highly amongst my long list of hero's! Thanks for everything, so far, and long may you continue to enthrall me, Guys... \m/ (:o)
Genius... that is all
Pure Klass with a capital K! No other band can compare with Sparks! Can’t wait to see them in Glasgow. 🏴
The Sparks are the root of it all. I love you!
Even better live than on record. Long may you reign, guys xx
Happy birthday Ron
What kind of mic was Ron (not Russell) using? Astonishing fidelity--I mean, the tone and clarity of his performance was utterly amazing. I don't think I've ever heard a mic transmit a performance with such clarity and transparency.
I could literally hear every last detail of his silence.
Why the hell i let these guys out of my life for 20 years is beyond me, I am not gonna let that happen again.. Utter Brilliance
Oh and why the hell has Ron got a mic in front of him lol
To provoce? 🤔 I wouldn't be surprised if it's that simple 😉😂
Because it's trouser-wettingly funny!
Used to try & sing to my bro`s Propaganda album, had lyrics in sleeve, when I was about 10, just listening to this now & Yes Utter Brilliance was my thought too
Love that look from Ron at the very end. What a fucking genius.
It looks like he thinks his little brother did something inappropiate😄 If so, I've got a feeling the latter stopped bother that much looooong ago.
And the rest..
Sparks rule!
T.rex as only the Sparks can do great song_awesome band.
Was a Sparks fanatic when kid still am as adult!
Thats wonderful, can i ask how old are you?
@@elsiessey, Old enough to make that statement.
@@annabackman3028 Hi Anna how's everything Sweden virus everywhere hope and pray you ok!
@@elsiessey how old am I well I'm younger than Sparks lol!
@@robdavidson1876! Hi! In the distrikt where I live the situation is cool.
Area: 17583 km2
Population: 282 414
Where of in the district capital city
Area: 1518 km2
Population: ca 65350
My town:
Area: 817 km2
Population: 9324
New numbers today, whole district:
KNOWN (we don't mass test) infected: 50 ppl
Death: 1
Sweden totally:
Infected: 4435 ppl
Deaths: 180
In Stockholm (capital city) :
Infected:1979 ppl
Deaths: 103
It's in Stockholm the larger numbers are, especially considering number of people /area.
Glad that I moved away from there four years ago. (To place I had never been to, knowing 0 people 😂! Me who had been living in the same community in all my life, except from 10 months in the US, early eighties!
I don't work, among other things Bipolar Disorder, so I don't have to care about job. Saw a great apartment for sale, just inherited some money, brought my stuff (LOADS... 🙄 I live in "Anique Show meets IKEA 😂), dog and cat, and just left. My friends thought I was" brave", in fact I FLED, escaped from stress and noice. Did the right thing😊)
Well, where I live, so far, so good.
Two friends in Stockholm have had high temperature and been extremely tired, some diffuse body pains, but are feeling good now, in quarantine.
I don't take any risks, "social distance", WASH HANDS, keep hands from face and use hand sanitizer (always carrying a little spray bottle) every time I go shopping etc. The latter I haven't seen anyone but me and my closest friend always do that, not even in the city people seem to care! People here are careless, "It's so little chance I will catch it". It will get here... Me having asthma, slightly high blood pressure, not extremely old, 59 this year, 4 days ahead of Russell, next year I will tell him we share our parties 🤣🤣🤣🤣! (JOKE! Before anyone think I a COMPLETE weirdo🤣)
Anyway, I rather be safe than sorry! 😁
What about you??
Really good.
Они Великолепны!...Я ПРОСТО ТОРЧУ...
beautifully executed
big smile on face
Every 5 years or so the brothers swap roles so it's quite hard to know who's who. The "Russell" in this segment was "Ron" for most of the eighties.
Genial.
0:36 hahahahahahaa... Ron, you cad. :D
Wow
Ron Mael, man. That is all.
(but also Russell)
Quem e Brasileiro ai da um like. Curtindo Sparks numa Nice.
presente
Are you aware that a movie called Annette is coming out in 2020 starring Adam Driver singing Sparks songs for 95% of the dialogue?
Yes, very much, thank you.
Except for that, that due to the Covid-19 it could be postponed to next year (2021)🙄
My favorite parts of the film were the opening song "So May We Start" (music to gear you up) and the ending in the prison visitation room (music to make you cry) ...SO AMAZING...
cool son!
LOL!
Check out sexy Steve McDonald on the bass guitar.
The beat kinda reminds me of "Girls On The Brain".
who the fuck disliked this
Someone who writes cheezy love songs, someone whose favorite color is brown and someone who were in confusion and made a conclusion 😒.
They just didn't get that they fell all the way into this song.
lol at muse
gaaaaaaaashhhh
This has got Tame Impala vibes...holy smokes
They make The Ramones sound like Bob Dylan ...
I wish One Direction would sing this
I wish 1D had never existed on this planet.
All 1D does now and always has is dick around.
Eehhh? Why?
This can be stolen......……......its fucin big...….change the meter of the "crap' line so that it extendes slightly...…...
The Rhythm Theif? 🤔 😉
Is it just me or does the lead singer of sparks look a lot like Benedict Cumberbatch? Any relation?
Have always said that they are like twins
@@paddymitchell4995 Hahaha 👍💞!