Excellent observation Jester...beautiful arrangements and lyrics that have made me run to the encyclopedia time and time again. As Russell says, "Do I look so knowing and old and wise? Maybe its those dacron ties!" Sparks has made my life so much better. Sheer unadulterated musical art, in the truest sense of the word. You are right, the Maels never let you down!
I love you! Simple and plain, and i need you in my gray todays, you make me smile sparks, you give hope with your view of life... When i listen to your songs, maybee its not hopeless,,, cheers, keep it up!
Isn't there something unique about the combination of naivete and knowingness in both their lyrics and musical arrangement? Splendid stuff - the Mael Bros never let you down.
The Sparks are the wittiest thing out there and have been for donkeys years. They were clever when the dinosaurs stomped the earth and will be when the ants have taken over. The only living proof there's intelligent life on this planet.
@@Neurodisco77, that doesn't mean they had "closed the shop" 1988, August, (Interior Design) to 1994 (Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins). Only that they didn't release an album during those years. 1988, October, 'Singing in the shower' with Les Rita Mitsouko They worked on "Mai, the Psychic Girl". 1993 "National Crime Awareness Week" I seriously doubt they kept from making music and perform during that period of time. Probably they took a well earned vacation and, maybe had time for some family life for a while, what do most of us know? 'Interior Design' isn't their best reviewed album, nor the best sold one, they had released 15 albums in 17 years and spent more time on the road than home. They needed a break! But I wouldn't say "comeback", more like they took a "time out" 😁😁💖💖💖!
He hums Evita and Moon River and Michelle Maybe that's why the people scream out "go to hell" Oh no, now they're throwing cans of beer Oh no, I thought ghosts could disappear But he remains in all his glory, it's so strange These aren't the kind of people he can change But wait, now they're starting to applaud I guess there really is a God above
@Octavin2 Danke Dir, O2. Hab' sogar noch einige Platten von Liberace in der Sammlung. Hatte mir meine langjährige US-Brieffreundin, die ihn live in Las Vegas erlebt hat, in den 80ern rübergeschickt. Unglaublich, DIESEN Song später auf einem Sparks-Album zu finden;-)
Excellent observation Jester...beautiful arrangements and lyrics that have made me run to the encyclopedia time and time again. As Russell says, "Do I look so knowing and old and wise? Maybe its those dacron ties!" Sparks has made my life so much better. Sheer unadulterated musical art, in the truest sense of the word. You are right, the Maels never let you down!
I'm just re-discovering these guys and i forgot how awesome they really are.
Truly fantastic :)
I love you! Simple and plain, and i need you in my gray todays, you make me smile sparks, you give hope with your view of life... When i listen to your songs, maybee its not hopeless,,, cheers, keep it up!
I am on re-discovering trip, too. Totally happy. I love them.
Isn't there something unique about the combination of naivete and knowingness in both their lyrics and musical arrangement? Splendid stuff - the Mael Bros never let you down.
Wie immer einsame Spitzenklasse! Vielen Dank für's Posten!
HALG
Peopler L. Wood
Really nice to hear; I lost track of the Mael brothers from '77 - '81 myself... Never again, I swear;-)!
The Sparks are the wittiest thing out there and have been for donkeys years. They were clever when the dinosaurs stomped the earth and will be when the ants have taken over.
The only living proof there's intelligent life on this planet.
That's the truest truth
Metal machine music moment.
This beauty is from Sparks' comeback album, and boy, what a comeback.
Comeback?
@@annabackman3028 They hadn't released an album in the 90s until 1994
@@Neurodisco77, that doesn't mean they had "closed the shop" 1988, August, (Interior Design) to 1994 (Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins). Only that they didn't release an album during those years.
1988, October, 'Singing in the shower' with Les Rita Mitsouko
They worked on "Mai, the Psychic Girl".
1993 "National Crime Awareness Week"
I seriously doubt they kept from making music and perform during that period of time. Probably they took a well earned vacation and, maybe had time for some family life for a while, what do most of us know?
'Interior Design' isn't their best reviewed album, nor the best sold one, they had released 15 albums in 17 years and spent more time on the road than home. They needed a break!
But I wouldn't say "comeback", more like they took a "time out" 😁😁💖💖💖!
I am on the re-discovering trip, too. Totally happy. I love them.
He hums Evita and Moon River and Michelle
Maybe that's why the people scream out "go to hell"
Oh no, now they're throwing cans of beer
Oh no, I thought ghosts could disappear
But he remains in all his glory, it's so strange
These aren't the kind of people he can change
But wait, now they're starting to applaud
I guess there really is a God above
Love Sparks every day more and more. :)
Same here. Since 1974.
Thanx for posting. Probably my favorite track from 'Gratuitous Sax...'. Az poignant az "Boy Voyage".
@Octavin2 Danke Dir, O2. Hab' sogar noch einige Platten von Liberace in der Sammlung. Hatte mir meine langjährige US-Brieffreundin, die ihn live in Las Vegas erlebt hat, in den 80ern rübergeschickt. Unglaublich, DIESEN Song später auf einem Sparks-Album zu finden;-)
These guys are awesome. Too bad so many are missing out on such a great band.
¡Viva Sparks! ¡Viva Liberace! Greetings from Spain... : D
Viva SPAIN!
@Volker400 Dachte ich auch; was für eine kuriose Melodieführung;-)
Merci, der Herr!
Great song and cool video. Thanks for posting.
+Kamran Nezami Thank YOU for enjoying.
First time i have heard of Sparks. Interesting song. thanks for posting.
Hi, fellow fan jmedia1,
I'm just amazed how much they have done in my absence, i have loads to catch up on...
Love this song would be great if they used it on the new Michael Douglas movie about Liberace's life! :)
@TheJester1962 Exquisitely put! :)
Absolutely perfect!!
Their lyrics are rivalling Mark Twain in pure tongue-in-cheekines. Pure American wit. Also gorgeous and delicious human beings
I could eat them up..
Don't you dare....😡
They're ours too... 😉
Claimed by WHO?! Goddamn wizard.
Mein Gott! Ist das einfach gut! Danke
Freut mich; dann war's das Wagnis wert. Danke Dir!
A tribute I find touching.
I agree with TheJester1962.
LIBERACE spirit is surely holy happie with this song...Evita Bezuidenhout like it too :
@1stMistyMist1 Well, some things just HAD to happen, I guess;-) Thank You... Great to have You aboard!
I like #no6
Thanks lthis was very enjoyable love the vid !!
XX
Then there's a whole universe of quirky greatness to discover for You.
Pure class! :)
Yep, there at least is HOPE:-) Very well said!
Wspaniała piosenka.
I was bummed by the ghost of Liberace.
163 to 1? You mean the NSA-net is dead - but the real world isn't?!
Think so, too!
@nateandsophie Well. the only constant thing in life is change - and taxes, of course. AND the public ignorance of obvious genius like in THIS band...
watch old Liberace it will blow your mind Im sure Ron did
@MrBertie63 Freut mich sehr;-)!
Genius
Well, another Sparks neo-classic, simply much too nice to NOT share;-)
That is exactly what I feel...
Just classic Sparks...
You're most welcome (& same here).
this is a really good song
Super!
@jmessy007 Thank You, Jack:-)!
Great.
weirdly nice
Patrick von Janicke SPARKS :-)
+Patrick von Janicke
An exelent comment !! (when talking about Sparks)
+Patrick von Janicke True SPARKS...
Ha that kind of describes the Maels themselves
@10ramses8 Well, these brothers MAEL;-)...!
I think, You'll ENJOY the trip:-)!
Mid-90s variant:-)
Yeah:-)
Hey man, I think the audio is down or has been removed by UA-cam
Audio claimed by Merlin 1st of May 2019!
Man, now that's sad!
super....
@eddiegrey One of a kind:-)!
bizarre song nice image
@meikken ;-)!
No sound in video ....
Audio claimed by Merlin 1st of May 2019!
Audio claimed by Merlin 1st of May 2019!
It's a shame! Your fantastic video!!!
😲😵😱😣😠😤😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
:-D
va tai tu
No sound. This was stupid
Forbidden by 'Merlin'; left standing to document the fact.
Lovely Concept!
Happy You enjoyed!
Artie 100%!!!
Paola Dioli Pagano 'Thanks again; my pleasure:-)