This is the first Sparks song I had ever heard. It showed up on my Spotify back in 2017 and it intrigued me so much. I listened to this album on repeat. I didn't get into their earlier stuff or learn much about them until A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip after loving 2 albums in a row I realized it would be worth doing the deep dive into their catalog. They are easily now one of my top 3 favorite musical acts ever.
You should check out the Sparks Brothers documentary which I think is on Netflix right now. I knew and liked a couple of their more popular songs but the documentary was amazing and exposed me to much more of their music.
@@rockymorales6175 Thanks! I have watched it many times, it's fantastic. This song was my first exposure to them, since then I've gone down the rabbit hole and become obsessed.
My interpretation is it's a song about dreams, especially that of a well travelled reader and lover of all art...dreams are vague and random hence all the random objects and people
I just got back into Sparks in the last few years and I have to say they just get better. Name one band from the 70s that are not only still producing new material not just for the sake of it but is as good, if not better, than their early stuff? Even Sir Paul McCartney couldn't do that. Seriously.
No, even about it. Anyway, his solo stuff means nothing to me, and that Christmas song of his in the 80s, what a dumb wind-up. Sparks' 70s stuff was cute, though the albums were not exactly what I'd call ownable and full of cool songs. That changed with the wonderful dawning of the synth-era and their flipping lovely "No.1 In Heaven" album and the rest is history and current too.
The interesting thing about this song is it seems to avoid the tonic. Most musical phrases resolve to the tonic note at the end of the phrase, but this song never does. Amazing.
And also the "Titus Andronicus" verse is almost entirely in perfect intervals, which is amazing by itself and compounds on the complete avoidance of tonic until the last, entirely half-assed, cadence. Sparks is genius.
myself as well--my god they are so old now-but still "sparks"-if they must retire soon they have left us a huge wonderful legacy-thank you ron & russell.
Man, these guys should come with a warning "Highly addictive". How come I lived so long without knowing of them? My life was so incomplete and I didn't even know it.
Agreed. We didn't know it. I find they're the real deal album-wise from 1979 onwards and they're 80s stuff is utterly and criminally overlooked. All those albums are generally chock-full of cool stuff, with only their 1986 really struggling somewhat. But 1984's "Pulling Rabbits Out Of A Hat" is one of the most criminally overlooked, mistreated and misunderstood albums of the 80s in a decade full of badly treated albums by excellent artists, as everyone all too busy dumbly bigging up the overrated, ordinary or just plain shit. Sparks have really good 80s singles and albums. I wish I knew them ages ago and I tell you what's utterly depressing. NEVER, in the UK, do their songs turn up on 80s compilations or on TOTP or on retro 80s shows on radio that generally just play the kind of crap you hear every day anyway-the worst and soppiest and more boring examples of 80s best forgotten, yet the masses of unwashed losers love. Sadly I did not know how wonderful Sparkies were until last Septmember and then in 4 short months I found myself getting the bulk of their albums, most of which I insisted be pressies as my Birthday lucky enough to be at latter part of year nearer Christmas. Tell you what, haven't had such a mass of 'new' albums by an act in decades, as everything else I already have or just get one album every several years or so the few times a decent act (mainly from the 80s) returns to do one.
Imagine the 80's music never stopped and this song is the legit evolution of that era. Thanks to Sparks we can have a sample of how smart and yet, still groovy and beautiful music would've been nowadays, if the following generations would've been just a tiny bit more profound in musical taste. Unfortunately, we chose to deprive music of anything too deep, we ceased to write smart lyrics, favoring superficiality. And, here we are. Thanks Sparks, you're like a glimpse in a future that won't ever come!
Bought the signed jigsaw at Sparks at The Academy Glasgow last night. Never came home from a gig with a jigsaw before. Loving it that I did. After the 6 Music gig last year, I knew I had to have that incredible experience of the majesty of Sparks again. And I did. Much much respect and love to Russell and Ron.
First listen: Wow this is weird even for them......*ten minutes later* *singing* There's a painting by Hieronymus BOSCH! by Hieronymus BOSCH! by Hieronymus in my pool.
@@rogerhoward7498, you are right. Like "Here in heaven" (Kimono my house), so sweet and beautiful, until you listen to the lyrics. Lines such "... people only sleep, and wake up to tell how gory and gruesome was their end", "Do I qualify as dearly departed, or am I the sucker in the sky?", "It is hell knowing that your health will keep you out of here for many, many years". It's a sad story, but so cleverly put together so can't but smile. "Tryouts for the human race", about SPERMS trying to come out and "be some one". I don't think I would like to know were the idea to that song came from😂
@@annabackman3028 You left out the best part about Here in Heaven lol! It’s about Romeo & Juliet, but with the twist of Juliet not going through with it.
@@mbizzlehere9799 Thank you, but that's not news to me since the winter 1976-77, when I first learned about Sparks 💖! A couple of years after the release, but better late than never 😄(Not ironical 💖)
@@annabackman3028 Oh, I didn’t think it would be news to you, just pointing it out to anyone who might be reading 😊 It’s cool that you’ve been a fan for that long
Once we get to the Chinese lady with the abacus, we know we're in the safe hands of sheer brilliance. Not that I'm prejudiced. Utterly nuts, completely catchy, and an earworm for days and days on end. Only Sparks could do this. And I'm eternally grateful.
The first time I heard of Hieronymus BOSCH, was the cover of many albums by yet another underrated rock band called “Pearls Before Swine” featuring Tom Rapp. Very much worth your time to check out that band, when you find a break from listening to Sparks.
Some of their singles enchant more as you get older and when you come back to them . This is unique and unforgettable especially when you place it nex to all the drivel out there . They have their own style)s(a few they essayed now . Nothing like Angst or Kimono or Out in Space .
LYRICS by Ron Mael / Sparks ✨ There's a hippopotamus a hippopotamus, a hippopotamus in my pool There's a hippopotamus, a hippopotamus, a hippopotamus in my pool. How did it get there? How did it get there? How did it get there? I don't know How did it get there? How did it get there? How did it get there? I don't know There's a book by Anonymous A book by Anonymous A book by Anonymous In my pool There's a book by Anonymous A book by Anonymous And a hippopotamus In my pool No, I've not read it No, I've not read it When it dries out I'll have it a go How did it get there? How did it get there? How did it get there? I don't know Someone must have been fooling around Someone must have been acting the clown Someone must have been taken the piss Taken the piss in acting like this There's a painting by Hieronymous Bosch by Hieronymous Bosch by Hieronymous in my pool There's a painting by Hieronymous Bosch by Hieronymous Bosch by Hieronymous in my pool How did it get there? How did it get there? How did it get there? Sure beats me Must be a late work Must be a late work One of his late works, obviously There's a Volkswagen Microbus A Volkswagen Microbus A Volkswagen Microbus in my pool A '58 Microbus, a '58 Microbus A '58 Microbus in my pool A hippie is driving A hippie is driving A drippy ol' hippie, poor, poor guy A hippie is driving A hippie is driving I throw him a towel, here go get dry Someone must have been acting real cute Someone wearing a slim-fitty suit Someone must have thought, oh, what a laugh Throw in a hippo and then a giraffe There's Titus Andronicus Titus Andronicus Titus Andronicus in my pool There's Titus Andronicus Titus Andronicus Wearing a snorkel in my pool Now he's gone under Now he's gone under Now he's gone under Worry not Excellent swimmer Excellent swimmer Looking much trimmer Than I thought There's a woman with an abacus A woman with an abacus An woman with an abacus She looks Chinese There's a woman with an abacus A woman with an abacus A woman with an abacus She looks Chinese Not that I'm prejudiced Not that I'm prejudiced Not that I'm prejudiced No, not me Not that I'm prejudiced Not that I'm prejudiced Not that I'm prejudiced That's not me Throw in a hippo, a little Dutch art, An actor performing a Shakspearean part Summary book and a Germanic van Asian lady, isn't that grand? Yes, yes, so grand! 💖💖💖💖💖 🦛🦒📕🖼️🚐🥴🎭🧮 Hieronymous Bosch was a Dutch painter lived 1450-1516. Mostly known for his Doomsday pictures.
Genius is an over used word to describe what is more often than not something or someone that is actually just very good. The word is inadequate describing Sparks. 25 studio albums of extraordinary orginality and diversity. If you're in any doubt about where Sparks sit in the hierarchy of musical greatness then check out the Neflix documentary on the brothers - you'll be astounded.
It's great to have The Brothers back! Not entirely sure about this song though it has it's charm.. but, there's a whole album awaiting discovery :) Nice & cute drawings.
Thanks Newsnight! I'd managed to finally get this song out of my head and 5 months later, you come along and ruin everything. I'm sure everyone at work tomorrow will hate me when I just keep singing this... -.-
Hieronymus Bosch was a painter from the Netherlands, lived from around 1450 to 1516. He is mostly known for his pictures of the Doomsday. If you want to rhyme a painters name with "-us" "Bosch" isn't the best of choises, but with a fun little twist Ron pulled it off.
@@Stjurgeon Well, yes. AND no. In the VERSE Bosch rhymes with Bosch. However, listen to the rhythm, and how Russell is emphasizes 'Hieronymus' with a pause before 'Bosch'.The rhyme through the SONG is 'Hieronymus'. If you follow the rhythm you will find that 'Bosch' actually is one note too much for that line, and in a way belongs to the next line. One of those obscure things Sparks do. 😃
"One hit wonder"? IF it had been their breakthrough hit 'This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us", it had been somewhat understandable. I can enlighten you all about their "one hit" doesn't mean they are dead and buried. Last summer, 2023 they filled the famous Royal Albert Hall in London TWO NIGHTS ON THE ROW. They sold out the first night within a few hours, if not less. They announced a second night, which didn't take much longer to fill up to the last seat. They played at Sydney Opera House, not many seats left. (They also played successful in Brisbane and Melbourne. The finale of the tour took place at the legendary Hollywood Bowl. Seating capacity: 17376 Only the upper rows were empty. They have never been big in the USA, except for a short time in the eighties. They have been popular somewhere during all the years since the album 'Kimono My House', 1974. Top hits in the UK, France, Germany. Toured around Europe and Japan regularly through the years. Never forgotten. They have put their footprints all over Europe, and also in the USA. I don't consider that "One hit wonder". Just ask the Germans about 1995, 'Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins'. For example.
Titus Andronicus, he was a character in a very early tragedy by Shakespeare, I think he was very vengeful, don't know how he fits in , perhaps a. term for a such a person in his pool? Could this be a pool of random thoughts?
Tragedy? Bloodbath 😂! Hieronymus Bosch was a painter, born in The Netherlands 1450. A lot of his works pictured the Doomsday, but he also did some more positive art.
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This is the first Sparks song I had ever heard. It showed up on my Spotify back in 2017 and it intrigued me so much. I listened to this album on repeat. I didn't get into their earlier stuff or learn much about them until A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip after loving 2 albums in a row I realized it would be worth doing the deep dive into their catalog. They are easily now one of my top 3 favorite musical acts ever.
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You should check out the Sparks Brothers documentary which I think is on Netflix right now. I knew and liked a couple of their more popular songs but the documentary was amazing and exposed me to much more of their music.
@@rockymorales6175 Thanks! I have watched it many times, it's fantastic. This song was my first exposure to them, since then I've gone down the rabbit hole and become obsessed.
@@jenniferciaccio2940 Welcome aboard Jennifer. Had a similar epiphany to yourself, and now, I don't think I could live without their music in my life.
Sparks prove once again that intelligence, wit and musical competence is possible in pop music.
All they do now is dick around
Only they as a group (possibly next to the Pet Shop Boys) can truly convey these type of intelligent song lyrics with pure wit and REAL ORIGINALITY.
Why do you say that mate?
@@Kyrelel, yeah, touring for total time two years for two guys in their seventies seems really to "dick around", lazy bastards as they are... 😉
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Two years later and I'm still absolutely baffled by this masterpiece of a (pop) song. Mind blowing.
My interpretation is it's a song about dreams, especially that of a well travelled reader and lover of all art...dreams are vague and random hence all the random objects and people
52 years (since 1972) of loving Sparks can do that to you. I know. Luv this band.
A card carrying fan club member since 1973. Will always love you, Ron and Russell!
The Maels have a far more interesting pool than any I have personally encountered.
This "pool party" must have been special! 😁 A couple of years ago...
('Introducing Sparks')
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The Mael's have a far more interesting exactly everything, than I have personally encountered. :)
Would love to take a dip and ride the hippo
40 years and still going strong! Way to go Mael Bros. :)
I just got back into Sparks in the last few years and I have to say they just get better. Name one band from the 70s that are not only still producing new material not just for the sake of it but is as good, if not better, than their early stuff? Even Sir Paul McCartney couldn't do that. Seriously.
@Mister David: I agree!!!
No, even about it. Anyway, his solo stuff means nothing to me, and that Christmas song of his in the 80s, what a dumb wind-up. Sparks' 70s stuff was cute, though the albums were not exactly what I'd call ownable and full of cool songs. That changed with the wonderful dawning of the synth-era and their flipping lovely "No.1 In Heaven" album and the rest is history and current too.
I couldn't express my love for those guys enough. Like, thanks heaven for the Sparks.
All the Chinese abacus-women stopped working to watch this.
Thank you, SPARKS, I love you!
I love it!! Not that I'm prejudiced. I love the Chinese woman with the abacus!! Classic.
My grandfather introduced me to sparks a couple years ago and ever since then I’ve just gotten more and more into them
The interesting thing about this song is it seems to avoid the tonic. Most musical phrases resolve to the tonic note at the end of the phrase, but this song never does. Amazing.
And also the "Titus Andronicus" verse is almost entirely in perfect intervals, which is amazing by itself and compounds on the complete avoidance of tonic until the last, entirely half-assed, cadence. Sparks is genius.
Didn't notice that but you are right! Maybe the lack of resolution cleverly gives the song a sense of suspense😮 How did it get there? (I don't know)
@@groofay Totally. I love the "Titus Andronicus" bit of arrangement. It gets so Jay Robinson throwing Victor Mature to the lions regal.
I think Ron and Russel always have their Gin neat, musically speaking.
Sorry-the 'tonic'? Please explain.
I first saw them in Glasgow 1974. Incredible band. Ron and Russell wow. ❤
Sparks are the Christopher Walken of music! Beautiful and mysterious.
It's been four years, this is still stuck in my head.
Such a great song
Ah, thanks again, Ron and Russel!
You've been making me laugh as I enjoy your genius, since 1974.
myself as well--my god they are so old now-but still "sparks"-if they must retire soon they have left us a huge wonderful legacy-thank you ron & russell.
Man, these guys should come with a warning "Highly addictive". How come I lived so long without knowing of them? My life was so incomplete and I didn't even know it.
Yes you are right they are highly addictive.
Agreed. We didn't know it. I find they're the real deal album-wise from 1979 onwards and they're 80s stuff is utterly and criminally overlooked. All those albums are generally chock-full of cool stuff, with only their 1986 really struggling somewhat. But 1984's "Pulling Rabbits Out Of A Hat" is one of the most criminally overlooked, mistreated and misunderstood albums of the 80s in a decade full of badly treated albums by excellent artists, as everyone all too busy dumbly bigging up the overrated, ordinary or just plain shit. Sparks have really good 80s singles and albums. I wish I knew them ages ago and I tell you what's utterly depressing. NEVER, in the UK, do their songs turn up on 80s compilations or on TOTP or on retro 80s shows on radio that generally just play the kind of crap you hear every day anyway-the worst and soppiest and more boring examples of 80s best forgotten, yet the masses of unwashed losers love. Sadly I did not know how wonderful Sparkies were until last Septmember and then in 4 short months I found myself getting the bulk of their albums, most of which I insisted be pressies as my Birthday lucky enough to be at latter part of year nearer Christmas. Tell you what, haven't had such a mass of 'new' albums by an act in decades, as everything else I already have or just get one album every several years or so the few times a decent act (mainly from the 80s) returns to do one.
Imagine the 80's music never stopped and this song is the legit evolution of that era. Thanks to Sparks we can have a sample of how smart and yet, still groovy and beautiful music would've been nowadays, if the following generations would've been just a tiny bit more profound in musical taste. Unfortunately, we chose to deprive music of anything too deep, we ceased to write smart lyrics, favoring superficiality. And, here we are. Thanks Sparks, you're like a glimpse in a future that won't ever come!
I disagree entirely
Oh. My. God! This is wonderful!!!
The Gilbert And George of Dada Pop Music is something you don't get every day. Genius.
This is the kind of song that makes you think. I'm still thinking: What... just... happened?
Bought the signed jigsaw at Sparks at The Academy Glasgow last night.
Never came home from a gig with a jigsaw before.
Loving it that I did.
After the 6 Music gig last year, I knew I had to have that incredible experience of the majesty of Sparks again.
And I did.
Much much respect and love to Russell and Ron.
You had me at Bosch by Hironymous, and then slay me with Titus Andronicus. The Chinese woman with the abacus resurrected me.
Sounds Lil' Beethoven-esque quality :) Absolutely love the album cover artwork Vive Sparks!
My dad loved this band in the 70s and he had no idea you were still making music. I'm glad you're still great!
That is one of the catchiest song ive heard in ages. 👍
This is PURE CLASSIC SPARKS. SIMPLY GENIUS!
This is exactly what I love about Ron and Russell Mael!
Have bought a ticket to finally see these guys after about forty years of being mildly interested. Can't wait!
Brains and humor! My hometown band still going STRONG!!!
Proof positive that there actually are some intelligent creative people in Los Angeles.
First listen: Wow this is weird even for them......*ten minutes later* *singing* There's a painting by Hieronymus BOSCH! by Hieronymus BOSCH! by Hieronymus in my pool.
No you are wrong. Nothing is weird for them. Listen to their 1970's and early 1980's albums.
@@rogerhoward7498, you are right. Like "Here in heaven" (Kimono my house), so sweet and beautiful, until you listen to the lyrics. Lines such "... people only sleep, and wake up to tell how gory and gruesome was their end", "Do I qualify as dearly departed, or am I the sucker in the sky?", "It is hell knowing that your health will keep you out of here for many, many years".
It's a sad story, but so cleverly put together so can't but smile.
"Tryouts for the human race", about SPERMS trying to come out and "be some one". I don't think I would like to know were the idea to that song came from😂
@@annabackman3028 You left out the best part about Here in Heaven lol! It’s about Romeo & Juliet, but with the twist of Juliet not going through with it.
@@mbizzlehere9799 Thank you, but that's not news to me since the winter 1976-77, when I first learned about Sparks 💖! A couple of years after the release, but better late than never 😄(Not ironical 💖)
@@annabackman3028 Oh, I didn’t think it would be news to you, just pointing it out to anyone who might be reading 😊 It’s cool that you’ve been a fan for that long
Love it! :) Looking forward to the new album and tour!
Thank you. :)
Omg sparks BACK oh hell yes !! Brilliant 👍
Sparks is always good for a laugh . . .they were bizarre 50 years ago when i first listened to them, and happy to see they are still around.
Good for a laugh but also good for musical nirvana.
Sparks, welcome to Africa! Dar es Salaam is waiting for you!
This is fabulous.
Love Sparks!
Sensational!! Outstanding!!!! ...... its not enough......I need a new word for this!!
this is still way ahead of everything wtf!!!! so good
This reminds me of something I used to watch on children's TV back in the day.
Quite simply the best band ever.
Zero doubt about that. If not the best music they produce the best Lyrics EVER.
Truer words were never spoken. Sparks was, is, and always will be brillant....uncategorizeable legendary......timeless.
I thought about that and figured out if I was on a desert Island sparks would be the band because the hits just keep coming. So yes.👍
Sparks forever!
Once we get to the Chinese lady with the abacus, we know we're in the safe hands of sheer brilliance. Not that I'm prejudiced.
Utterly nuts, completely catchy, and an earworm for days and days on end. Only Sparks could do this. And I'm eternally grateful.
The first time I heard of Hieronymus BOSCH, was the cover of many albums by yet another underrated rock band called “Pearls Before Swine” featuring Tom Rapp. Very much worth your time to check out that band, when you find a break from listening to Sparks.
Its so delightfully simple.. this has drawn me in just like syd barrett's work
I love this song so much
Some of their singles enchant more as you get older and when you come back to them . This is unique and unforgettable especially when you place it nex to all the drivel out there . They have their own style)s(a few they essayed now . Nothing like Angst or Kimono or Out in Space .
A work of art
Просто супер!
Напоминает что-то из детских книг, что-то глубоко из подсознания
Great album, brilliant and funny One of the best albums of 2017
Hippopotamus is probably Sparks's best album in a very long time. Maybe album of the year too
"There is Titus Andronicus in my pool"
Shakespeare would be proud! 😆
LYRICS by Ron Mael / Sparks ✨
There's a hippopotamus
a hippopotamus,
a hippopotamus
in my pool
There's a hippopotamus,
a hippopotamus,
a hippopotamus
in my pool.
How did it get there?
How did it get there?
How did it get there?
I don't know
How did it get there?
How did it get there?
How did it get there?
I don't know
There's a book by Anonymous
A book by Anonymous
A book by Anonymous
In my pool
There's a book by Anonymous
A book by Anonymous
And a hippopotamus
In my pool
No, I've not read it
No, I've not read it
When it dries out I'll have it a go
How did it get there?
How did it get there?
How did it get there?
I don't know
Someone must have been fooling around
Someone must have been acting the clown
Someone must have been taken the piss
Taken the piss in acting like this
There's a painting by Hieronymous
Bosch
by Hieronymous
Bosch
by Hieronymous in my pool
There's a painting by Hieronymous
Bosch
by Hieronymous
Bosch
by Hieronymous in my pool
How did it get there?
How did it get there?
How did it get there?
Sure beats me
Must be a late work
Must be a late work
One of his late works, obviously
There's a Volkswagen Microbus
A Volkswagen Microbus
A Volkswagen Microbus in my pool
A '58 Microbus, a '58 Microbus
A '58 Microbus in my pool
A hippie is driving
A hippie is driving
A drippy ol' hippie, poor, poor guy
A hippie is driving
A hippie is driving
I throw him a towel, here go get dry
Someone must have been acting real cute
Someone wearing a slim-fitty suit
Someone must have thought, oh, what a laugh
Throw in a hippo and then a giraffe
There's Titus Andronicus
Titus Andronicus
Titus Andronicus in my pool
There's Titus Andronicus
Titus Andronicus
Wearing a snorkel in my pool
Now he's gone under
Now he's gone under
Now he's gone under
Worry not
Excellent swimmer
Excellent swimmer
Looking much trimmer
Than I thought
There's a woman with an abacus
A woman with an abacus
An woman with an abacus
She looks Chinese
There's a woman with an abacus
A woman with an abacus
A woman with an abacus
She looks Chinese
Not that I'm prejudiced
Not that I'm prejudiced
Not that I'm prejudiced
No, not me
Not that I'm prejudiced
Not that I'm prejudiced
Not that I'm prejudiced
That's not me
Throw in a hippo, a little Dutch art,
An actor performing a Shakspearean part
Summary book and a Germanic van
Asian lady, isn't that grand?
Yes, yes, so grand!
💖💖💖💖💖
🦛🦒📕🖼️🚐🥴🎭🧮
Hieronymous Bosch was a Dutch painter lived 1450-1516. Mostly known for his Doomsday pictures.
I must admit I've always heard "trippy ol' hippie" 😂
So grand!
Genius is an over used word to describe what is more often than not something or someone that is actually just very good. The word is inadequate describing Sparks. 25 studio albums of extraordinary orginality and diversity. If you're in any doubt about where Sparks sit in the hierarchy of musical greatness then check out the Neflix documentary on the brothers - you'll be astounded.
Love it! Dont let the haters stop creativity and humour!
Aw, guys, this is so fucking cool! Can't wait for the rest of the album. ❤️
Genius . I love Ron and Russell
Saw em in the 80's 9:30 club DC. They kicked ass ! Angst in my pants tour.
Omg the lyrics !! Just so next level .
A wonderful return from a wonderful quirky fringe band !!!
Can’t believe this is 6yrs old now. Where does the time go
sparks puro arte
Hahaha..What a GREAT SONG.Vid and music go together...perfectly. These guys have to be time travelers.ALWAYS a step ahead for 40 years.
WOW!! Love it!!
Going to see them in Nottingham next month...can't wait!
One-hundred and sixty-eight dislikes? Tough crowd! Absolute genius. There is nobody else like them....
It's great to have The Brothers back!
Not entirely sure about this song though it has it's charm.. but, there's a whole album awaiting discovery :)
Nice & cute drawings.
i was never really a fan of sparks videos, lol. but i a hippo huge fan of their music. song is fucking awesome.
Thanks Newsnight! I'd managed to finally get this song out of my head and 5 months later, you come along and ruin everything. I'm sure everyone at work tomorrow will hate me when I just keep singing this... -.-
An all-out delight! Not that I'm prejudiced.
The best band ever Sparks. ☺☺
Sparks are really back! This is amazing stuff! I'm gonna share the hell out of it :D
Went to the Nottingham gig (23 Sept). They were fantastic.
Bonkers. Nice work.
simplemente genial
This is awesome!
F*ck I love these brothers. So much talent, and so uncompromising in doing whatever they damn well want. :D
Only Sparks would avoid the obvious cliche of rhyming Rhinoceros with Hippopotamus....that would be preposterous
It would leave us incredulous, leave us incredulous, leave us incredulous E T C ;)
In my pool.
incredulous -
like a European genius ...
a European genius ...
a European genius ...
on a stool!
Where did you get that preposterous hypothesis - did Steve tell you that, perchance?
On the other hand, I highly doubt "preposterous" would fit in my non-existent pool, on account of it being an abstract concept.
...*Bosch* ...das ist wunderbar!
Hieronymus Bosch was a painter from the Netherlands, lived from around 1450 to 1516. He is mostly known for his pictures of the Doomsday.
If you want to rhyme a painters name with "-us" "Bosch" isn't the best of choises, but with a fun little twist Ron pulled it off.
@@annabackman3028 The rhyme was Hieronymus.
@@Stjurgeon Well, yes. AND no. In the VERSE Bosch rhymes with Bosch. However, listen to the rhythm, and how Russell is emphasizes 'Hieronymus' with a pause before 'Bosch'.The rhyme through the SONG is 'Hieronymus'. If you follow the rhythm you will find that 'Bosch' actually is one note too much for that line, and in a way belongs to the next line.
One of those obscure things Sparks do. 😃
there playing the uk this summer, I hope to get to the Birmingham date
Wonderful!
Please come to London!
they are! in semptember.
My friend text me just after I posted this, definitely all over that! Thank you! Xx
You guys rule
Welcome back 😊
GENIO e delirio DADA. LOVE!
"One hit wonder"?
IF it had been their breakthrough hit 'This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us", it had been somewhat understandable.
I can enlighten you all about their "one hit" doesn't mean they are dead and buried. Last summer, 2023 they filled the famous Royal Albert Hall in London TWO NIGHTS ON THE ROW. They sold out the first night within a few hours, if not less. They announced a second night, which didn't take much longer to fill up to the last seat.
They played at Sydney Opera House, not many seats left. (They also played successful in Brisbane and Melbourne.
The finale of the tour took place at the legendary Hollywood Bowl. Seating capacity: 17376
Only the upper rows were empty. They have never been big in the USA, except for a short time in the eighties.
They have been popular somewhere during all the years since the album 'Kimono My House', 1974. Top hits in the UK, France, Germany. Toured around Europe and Japan regularly through the years. Never forgotten.
They have put their footprints all over Europe, and also in the USA.
I don't consider that "One hit wonder". Just ask the Germans about 1995, 'Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins'. For example.
God I love Sparks...
Pure Art
Very cute and quirky song. I'll get the single this weekend. :)
This song gives me hope for the future.
What a wonderfull album ! Not the last !
Great! Real Sparks.
I love Russell's pronunciation of "Volkswagen" XD For me it's quite difficult to pronounce it like that. :-o
I feel absolutely horrible on the basis of spouse discussion and this makes me feel calmeer and more able to be kind to my.... spouse.
Sparks are very special
This song is so stupid. I love it!
Me too 😀
Stupid, fun and hilarious! I love Sparks so much!
Genius wit at work.
Titus Andronicus, he was a character in a very early tragedy by Shakespeare, I think he was very vengeful, don't know how he fits in , perhaps a. term for a such a person in his pool? Could this be a pool of random thoughts?
Tragedy? Bloodbath 😂!
Hieronymus Bosch was a painter, born in The Netherlands 1450. A lot of his works pictured the Doomsday, but he also did some more positive art.
SPARKS still ROCK !
The Boys are BACK !!! :)
New lp great guyz !!!
You did mean 'A Steady Drip Drip Drip' from May 2020? Not 'Hippopotamus' from 2017?