Sparks – Thank God It’s Not Christmas
Great Songs A sombre hymn of longing wrapped in theatrical elegance When you first encounter Sparks’ Thank God It’s Not Christmas, you’re struck not by glitter or festive sparkle, but by a…
Sparks – Here in Heaven
The Unexpected Divine Disco: A Tale of Creative Rebirth and Celestial Dance Ah, the late 1970s. For many of us, it was a time of seismic shifts in sound, a…
Sparks – Falling in Love with Myself Again
A Wry Waltz of Self-Obsession: The Enduring Charm of a 70s Art-Pop Gem A theatrical, self-deprecating anthem celebrating the sheer, unadulterated joy of radical self-love. Ah, Sparks. Just the name…
Sparks – Amateur Hour
A high-speed, witty reflection on the universal experience of growing up and shedding youthful naiveté for life’s main event. The mid-1970s. A time when pop music, especially across the Atlantic…
Sparks – This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us
Sparks and the Song That Changed the Rules of Glam Rock in 1974 In 1974, Sparks released This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both Of Us, a single that challenged…
Sparks – This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us
An Operatic Power Struggle: When Glam Met Grandeur in “This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us” Ah, the 1970s. A decade of seismic shifts, not just in society,…
Sparks – Angst in My Pants
When Laughter Masks the Loneliness: The Quirky Brilliance of Sparks’ “Angst in My Pants” Ah, Sparks. Just uttering that name brings a wry smile to the faces of those of…