If push comes to shove, this is my favourite Sparks song, precisely because of the subject matter. ' It's such a poignant song as well, got me thinking about how incredibly lucky I am to have made it out of there and get the chance to feel the sun, although being Scottish, it's been more about feeling the wind and the rain, but hey ho, can't complain!
It was co-written and produced by Giorgio Moroder, who was also behind Donna Summer and several other acts when Disco was becoming electronic. He was a legend. Daft Punk even have a song named after him.
When purchasing a new vehicle, this should be the song used to test out the sound system...If your speakers only melt just enough and not combust, they can handle the power of this brilliant composition.
Sorry, They Might Be Giants are nobodies, only known for one song and that's twatty and stupid; it's merely an awful Elvis Costello impersonation. As for Dep Mode, they could NEVER sound like this, though they'd love to sound like Sparks, when not doing twatty stuff like 'Just Can't Get Enough' and the insipid boredom of 'See You' and as for what they became in the 90s, ugh!
Great song and video. Thanks for posting! Interesting to note: In 1979 (when this came out), two years *before* MTV began (1981), most American groups and artists were not making videos to accompany their songs. When MTV began, ushering in the 80's, it was mostly British bands (e.g., Duran Duran) that were ready with videos for their hit songs which helped bring about the so-called "Second British Invasion", shutting out a lot of Americans. Until they could catch up a few years later. Sparks seemed to be way ahead of the game.
Must add, Sparks made their first video 1974; 'This Town Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Us', maybe heard of that song? 😭😉 But the last half in this one... 'Thriller' came 1982. Hm...🤔 Jackson was always going after new sounds and inspiration. Only a thought, not any statement.
Duran only "shut out" US acts cos they're weren't any worth bothering about. You can't out something that's not already there, luv. Sparks are NOT inherently US in their sound nor in their writing nor vocal style. They leave all that power balladeering bullshit and country cack to the usual lot with their bleeding-heart wimp vocals!
We're just a gleam in lover's eyes, steam on sweaty bodies in the night One of us might make it through, the rest will disappear like dew Pressure building, gettin' hot, give it, give it, give it all you got When that love explosion comes, my, oh my, we want to be someone Tryouts for the human race, from Burlington to Bonn Ah, we are a quarter billion strong Tryouts for the human race, from twilight time 'til dawn We just want to be someone We're the future and the past, we're the only way you're gonna last We're just pawns in a funny game, tiny actors in the oldest play It's an angry sea we face, just to get the chance to join the race Gotta make it, gotta try, gotta get the chance to live and die Tryouts for the human race, from Burlington to Bonn Ah, we are a quarter billion strong Tryouts for the human race, from twilight time 'til dawn We just want to be someone We must, we must, we must leave from here We must, we must, we must, we must leave from here Gotta make our play, gotta get away Gotta make our play, gotta get away Gotta make our play, gotta get away Gotta make our play Let us out of here, let us out of here, let us out of here
@@DBMe33 Thriller was famously inspired by MJ's love of An American Werewolf in Paris, but who's to say he didn't see this and be like 'ok, so if they can just randomly make a video with them turning into werewolves for no clear reason then so can I!' Also, Sparks are the musician's musicians, and music videos were fairly new, so it's very likely he saw this.
@@hermioneziggeraut7617 i think the film you mean is an american werewolf in london. That film was made in the early 1980,s and was directed by john landis who also directed thriller.
Thriller was more inspired by the flop album "Hot Spaces" by Queen, although I see what you mean. Sparks and Yellow Magic Orchestra ushered in the new age of synthpop.
I'm fan of Sparks from 1979 and i wish this greatest duet to best wishes! Всех благ, мои кумиры, оставившие глубочайшую рану в моей душе! Когда слышу - вижу вас, задаюсь вопросом о вашем происхождением: откуда вы - с Земли или далече? Люблю вас...
I'd heard of Sparks before, but up until a couple days ago, I never once listened to any of their songs. Now that I have at least a working knowledge of their discography, I have come to the following conclusion: The Brothers Mael have been endowed with the power of clairvoyance. We don't know for certain which deity granted them this gift, nor do we know the conditions under which they must adhere in order to retain their ability to glipse into the future. All we can surmise is that their foresight extends at least five (and maybe even seven) years away. That's why, no matter what they're doing-be it creating a made-for-MTV music video in 1974, or an electropop track in 1979-they always seem like they're several years ahead of their time. They foresaw what was to come, and frequently attempted to recreate it in the studio, often to great success.
The vibe of this song is so awesome! I'm pretty new to Sparks and this has been my go to song for the past few days and it always makes me feel so much better.💃🏼❤️🔥
Anyone... love that part. This slaps so hard. I think a lot of Gen Zers would love this period of music, as the disco EDM vibe is coming back around again.
My name is Giovanni Giorgio Moroder, but everybody calls me...the father, founder and pioneer of EDM and the Modern Electrónic / The Sound Of The Future.
It's the single version. Found it at the end of the 40th anniversary edition. It's the first verse twice and has Russell's vocals in front of the chorus mix.
@@j.maxell3030 why do you keep saying this over and over again, do you have no other observations to make about the music? We all know it was done in collab with Moroder, you don't need to bombard every single comment to remind us! I would point out Sparks have recorded around 25 albums, precisely 2 (well realistically 1.5) were produced by Moroder. That's somewhere around 5% of their total output. No criticism of Moroder whatsoever, but let's be honest, would he ever have had the imagination to write a disco song about sperm? This is as much Mael + Mael as it is Moroder, plus the mighty Keith Forsey on drums, and the backing singers in the chorus (I believe they were called Jack and Dennis, would love to know more about them and how they felt about singing about being sperm....)
Does yours have the Peter Cook sketch? I've got a blue 12:" with the hilarious "peeooow peeooooww" monologue from the mighty Peter Cook, blathering on about porpoises going to discos and suchlike!
Cómo fan debes saber un principio concreto, solo hay un nombre para todo esto... Giorgio⚡Moroder My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me...Sparks
I love the artist that did the werewolf make up. I noticed this music video was different then the other music videos from this album. This one looked like it was made for M TV ☺️🤘
superb wacky procreative track literally lol from ron and russell genius writing and sublime sound of synths and voice 79 seems ages ago but these guys saw it coming pardon the pun haha
Great record! Completely blown away by the chorus and synths in it, They even released it on coloured vinyl formats too! The video I'm not so sure on, I'm guessing it't to do with Halloween or something, Ron looks even scarier as a werewolf! Russell reminds me of a bad impression of MJ on a Thriller night! Bet they had tons of fun making this video!
Sorry, but I must remind you of the simple facts that this album, No. 1 in Heaven, was recorded 1978, but through neglection of record companies not released until March 2 1979. "Thriller" came 1982. So who is most likely mimicking who😉😀? But it is a great album, I received my 40 years anniversary copy a few weeks ago 😍😍😍😍😁 And I also believe they had a crazy great time doing this 😂😂
Anyone getting Duran's Planet Earth, Nightboat and Sound Of Thunder on this track?. First impressions on hearing it...could do a good mix on this one mashup style. Great track!.
Depeche Mode al igual que la mayoría de Punks, Rockeros, Glam, Krautrock's Convertidos de finales de los 70s se forman, toman y replican el HI-NRG, Synthpop y Electro del EDM Concreto 70s que forja, desarrolla e inicia el padre fundador y pionero de esta escena electronica...Giorgio Moroder. Sparks está siendo producido por Moroder. My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me...Sparks
I felt the same. Was into glam and then punk and hated disco, but I liked the dance music that Sparks made. I saw them during both phases during the Kimono My House tour and the Balls tour which had the excellent Aeroflot and Bullet Train songs.
The 12 inch version is absolutely brilliant, even today......there's a fantastic synth instrumental section in the middle which you need to play loud to appreciate the various sounds.
As well as quite literally being one of the best dance tunes of all time, it has to be said how great quality this video is. Most stuff from 1979 looks really grainy and lo-res. This looks like a million dollars, almost like a lost episode of Dr Who, Really good production values, and absolutely a prototype for Thriller. Werewolves were massive in the late 70s/early 80s, weren't they? All we need is Jenny Agutter in a nurses' uniform to make this video complete 🙂
I bought the record for this song and it was not the same version. I guess it was the single version or 12 inches. Result I listen this music for the first time in 40 years!
There are lots of different versions...but I think I prefer the original No1 in Heaven version. This video version is very different, which leads me to believe it might be a later remix??
I don't know, but it's definitely a different mix than on the album. However I think this was mixed simultaneously for a potential video. As turned out to be.
@@annabackman3028 There's all sorts of different mixes, but they all came out around the same time. The single version in the video seems to be an edit of a massive eight-minute long extended version which features the normal three verses plus amazing middle section, then the breakdown you hear on this followed by a repeat of the first verse, with that "helicopter" synth noise. This version misses out the whole middle section of the above, jumping straight from verse 1, followed by the chorus, into that mini breakdown and repeated first verse. This is definitely an ahead-of-its-time way of making songs IMO, starting with a really long, complicated dance tune then editing it down to make a radio-friendly three minute pop tune, as opposed to starting with a normal song and extending it with funny noises for another five minutes!
In ‘The Sparks Brothers’ documentary (released ‘21), spliced into this songs video Nick Rhodes (keys, Duran Duran) gives props by saying “It was a huge influence on our early material...we were already big Moroder fans, but this combination, it was just perfect” P.s.- ‘The Sparks Brothers’ is Highly recommended if you want to gain a deeper understanding of the enigma that is Sparks.
svehn, exactly my thoughts when I saw this video!! I have no doubts The King of Pop listened to Sparks. And watched their videos. Sparks have obviously been in the lead of musical development the last 44 years (now 2018), so why wouldn't Michael Jackson been inspired? So many else have been.
😂 Stooooppp....😂 American Werewolf in London 1981, John Landis directed it & Thriller. Its on the documentary that came along with the music video. And its not the only 80s music video with a Jekyll & Hyde/Nutty Professor/Werewolf theme. U guys need to quit with the silliness....really. U have to wait until all of the Gen Xers & the OG millenials are gone to try & rewrite history lol. Only Gen Z & ambivalent millennials will go along with that bc it doesnt matter to them either way. Yall are a mess. 🤣🤣🤣
@@DBMe33 I was only SPECULATING, as you should understand if you reread my comment. You seem to be right, though, about the theory about the video. Perhaps you should learn how to express yourself without being rude and patronizing? You have no reason to be that.
@@DBMe33, Just come to think of it. You meant the movie 'American werewolf'? 1981? THIS video is from 1979... From the album "No. 1 In Heaven", produced by Giorgio Moroder. The album was recorded 1978, but not released until 1979.
US Sparks heavily influenced by German Krautrock movement early 70s .... Bands like CAN NEU and obviously KRAFTWERK ..... "Tryouts for the human race" classic from 1980 😎👍.
Kraftwerk?...el sonido de Sparks (al igual que la mayoría de Punks, Rockeros, Glam, Progressive, Krautrock's Convertidos de finales de los 70s como Depeche Mode, Ultravox, OMD, Numan, Joy División, Throbbing Gristle...etc) parten y se forman del EDM Concreto de Giorgio Moroder bajo los géneros matrices y primarios de esta escena electronica HI-NRG, Synthpop y Electro (primera fase del EDM Concreto 70s / 1987-1980). Sparks está siendo producido por Giorgio Moroder y el sonido y base del EDM Concreto no se forja del Progressive Rock Aleman & Krautrock Dusseldorf de los muchachos de Conny Plank (Kraftwerk) xd. My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me...the father and pionner of EDM / The Sound Of The Future.
This album was apparently what Joy Division qas listening too when inspired to write Love Will Tear Us Apart. Also, listening to this song you get where LCD Soundsystem's sound came from.
álbum N°1 In Heaven producido por Giorgio⚡Moroder...solo diré eso. My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me...the father, founder and pioneer of EDM and the Modern Electrónic / The Sound Of The Future.
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I never tire of listening to this song, I hope Ron gets the accolades he deserves while still alive.
If he doesn't get Oscar nominations for 'Annette', we riot.
@@rowanc88 Yeah I'm with you
@@jacko9179 "And when I'm With You, I never feel like garbage When I'm With You, With You, With You, With You..."
Solo hay un nombre para todo esto... Giorgio⚡Moroder
My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me...Sparks
they should be in the hall of fame
Solo hay un nombre para todo esto... Giorgio⚡Moroder
My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me...Sparks
How do even get the idea of writing a song from the perspective of sperm? Sparks are equal parts genius and madness!
I appreciate this song so much more with that tid bit
If push comes to shove, this is my favourite Sparks song, precisely because of the subject matter. '
It's such a poignant song as well, got me thinking about how incredibly lucky I am to have made it out of there and get the chance to feel the sun, although being Scottish, it's been more about feeling the wind and the rain, but hey ho, can't complain!
Real talk. So weird you have to love them.
Take a deug??
Sorry typo
You won the big race.
Amazing blend of a bit of 70's dicso and the soon to come 80's electro-pop. Simply brilliant, and such a fun song :D
It was co-written and produced by Giorgio Moroder, who was also behind Donna Summer and several other acts when Disco was becoming electronic. He was a legend. Daft Punk even have a song named after him.
Spark post Moroder, el sonido NRG muy presente en este album, el EDM en este canción es evidente.
Brilliant act. Trisco musac samples this tune.
When purchasing a new vehicle, this should be the song used to test out the sound system...If your speakers only melt just enough and not combust, they can handle the power of this brilliant composition.
Solo hay un nombre para todo esto... Giorgio⚡Moroder
My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me...Sparks
The synth in this song is gnarly.
It's like Depeche Mode meets They Might Be Giants, but Sparks predates both of them. Incredible!
I agree - I'm pretty sure Martin and Dave from DM were fans
They're from the future
@@misterdavid5400 every artist you love is probably a fan
I went with "Gary Numan + Weird Al" but . . .
Sorry, They Might Be Giants are nobodies, only known for one song and that's twatty and stupid; it's merely an awful Elvis Costello impersonation. As for Dep Mode, they could NEVER sound like this, though they'd love to sound like Sparks, when not doing twatty stuff like 'Just Can't Get Enough' and the insipid boredom of 'See You' and as for what they became in the 90s, ugh!
Anyone here in 2020
Their music is timeless
I'll f#*king say!
no
I've been listening to them since I was 15 in 1983. They will always be my favorite and I love that they have never stopped!
I love the Giorgio Moroder period!
You mean ‘the Sparks period’
@@johnl6356 When Sparks collaborate with Giorgio Moroder
Great song and video. Thanks for posting! Interesting to note: In 1979 (when this came out), two years *before* MTV began (1981), most American groups and artists were not making videos to accompany their songs. When MTV began, ushering in the 80's, it was mostly British bands (e.g., Duran Duran) that were ready with videos for their hit songs which helped bring about the so-called "Second British Invasion", shutting out a lot of Americans. Until they could catch up a few years later. Sparks seemed to be way ahead of the game.
The album was actually recorded 1978 , but not released until March 1979.
Must add, Sparks made their first video 1974; 'This Town Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Us', maybe heard of that song? 😭😉
But the last half in this one... 'Thriller' came 1982. Hm...🤔 Jackson was always going after new sounds and inspiration. Only a thought, not any statement.
This was the beginning of the 2nd British Invasion though not credited as such most music early MTV videos came from across the pond.
Duran only "shut out" US acts cos they're weren't any worth bothering about. You can't out something that's not already there, luv. Sparks are NOT inherently US in their sound nor in their writing nor vocal style. They leave all that power balladeering bullshit and country cack to the usual lot with their bleeding-heart wimp vocals!
Not to mention, Sparks had transformed into werewolves in a video several years before Michael Jackson's Thriller!
2021 & Sparks are still a legend.
2024
We're just a gleam in lover's eyes, steam on sweaty bodies in the night
One of us might make it through, the rest will disappear like dew
Pressure building, gettin' hot, give it, give it, give it all you got
When that love explosion comes, my, oh my, we want to be someone
Tryouts for the human race, from Burlington to Bonn
Ah, we are a quarter billion strong
Tryouts for the human race, from twilight time 'til dawn
We just want to be someone
We're the future and the past, we're the only way you're gonna last
We're just pawns in a funny game, tiny actors in the oldest play
It's an angry sea we face, just to get the chance to join the race
Gotta make it, gotta try, gotta get the chance to live and die
Tryouts for the human race, from Burlington to Bonn
Ah, we are a quarter billion strong
Tryouts for the human race, from twilight time 'til dawn
We just want to be someone
We must, we must, we must leave from here
We must, we must, we must, we must leave from here
Gotta make our play, gotta get away
Gotta make our play, gotta get away
Gotta make our play, gotta get away
Gotta make our play
Let us out of here, let us out of here, let us out of here
And three years LATER came Thriller! Sparks inspired so many artists.
Wooow...dude...😂....funny try, tho. 👍😂
@@DBMe33 Thriller was famously inspired by MJ's love of An American Werewolf in Paris, but who's to say he didn't see this and be like 'ok, so if they can just randomly make a video with them turning into werewolves for no clear reason then so can I!' Also, Sparks are the musician's musicians, and music videos were fairly new, so it's very likely he saw this.
@@hermioneziggeraut7617 i think the film you mean is an american werewolf in london. That film was made in the early 1980,s and was directed by john landis who also directed thriller.
Yeah, pity Michael Jackson's stupid singing and songs can't really live up to the choreography.
Thriller was more inspired by the flop album "Hot Spaces" by Queen, although I see what you mean. Sparks and Yellow Magic Orchestra ushered in the new age of synthpop.
This, and Yazoo's " Don't Go" video go well together.
Solo hay un nombre para todo esto... Giorgio⚡Moroder
My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me...Sparks
I'm fan of Sparks from 1979 and i wish this greatest duet to best wishes! Всех благ, мои кумиры, оставившие глубочайшую рану в моей душе! Когда слышу - вижу вас, задаюсь вопросом о вашем происхождением: откуда вы - с Земли или далече? Люблю вас...
Solo hay un nombre para todo esto... Giorgio⚡Moroder
My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me...Sparks
I love how they articulated the main vocals in choruses in this version. One of their best songs.
This album was away ahead of time 40 years ago
2:00 SUCH AN UNSUSPECTING SKELETON!!!☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️💀💀💀💀💀💀💀🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴
The italo techno part is brilliant 😊
Solo hay un nombre para todo esto... Giorgio⚡Moroder
My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me...Sparks
I'd heard of Sparks before, but up until a couple days ago, I never once listened to any of their songs. Now that I have at least a working knowledge of their discography, I have come to the following conclusion:
The Brothers Mael have been endowed with the power of clairvoyance.
We don't know for certain which deity granted them this gift, nor do we know the conditions under which they must adhere in order to retain their ability to glipse into the future. All we can surmise is that their foresight extends at least five (and maybe even seven) years away.
That's why, no matter what they're doing-be it creating a made-for-MTV music video in 1974, or an electropop track in 1979-they always seem like they're several years ahead of their time. They foresaw what was to come, and frequently attempted to recreate it in the studio, often to great success.
The tapping skeleton foot moment undoes me every time :D
*Checkerboard floor* Guys we knew from the beginning!😅 Love them.
I remember when this song just came out. Whoa!
I think this was the first 12" picture disc I ever bought and thankfully still got it.
Yep blue picture disc
I dunno how i tripped up on this last week. But it has been stapled in my head every waking moment...
Back again, Hello old me!
Deja Vu!
The vibe of this song is so awesome!
I'm pretty new to Sparks and this has been my go to song for the past few days and it always makes me feel so much better.💃🏼❤️🔥
The lyrics...😄😍
Classic song
Ron = prime hair/mustache combo here
Brilliant!!!
Anyone... love that part. This slaps so hard. I think a lot of Gen Zers would love this period of music, as the disco EDM vibe is coming back around again.
They do this brilliantly live, better than the recorded version.
But the recorded one is ace!
I hear so much Ministry in this.
Hail Giorgio ! Sparks one of the best pop band ever !
My name is Giovanni Giorgio Moroder, but everybody calls me...the father, founder and pioneer of EDM and the Modern Electrónic / The Sound Of The Future.
Sick beat. SIIIIIIIICK. And slick.
Was blown away by their performance of this song in London last night, bloody amazing
!!!
I’ve always thought that “heads will roll” from the yeah yeah yeah’s was inspired by this video
Awesome. As the album I have it yellow One of the best albums of the early 80s still listening now. ❤❤❤
This video walked so that the Thriller video could run.
No, wait - this video walked so Werewolf Bar Mitzvah could run.
Literally just found out bout this song and band and i oop-
This mix is different from the album, you can hear Russel's vocals in the chorus which adds a lot.
You can hear Russell's vocals in the album version just only at the end.
I like the little breakdown after the first chorus too
It's the single version. Found it at the end of the 40th anniversary edition. It's the first verse twice and has Russell's vocals in front of the chorus mix.
Album version usually nicer than the single edits-this no exception.
and Giorgio Moroder's ever present flanger effect is more prominent in this mix.
"Mid-werewolf transformation" is a highly underrated Ron Mael look.
Brilliant song, but please the long version.
Solo hay un nombre para todo esto... Giorgio⚡Moroder
My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me...Sparks
@@j.maxell3030 why do you keep saying this over and over again, do you have no other observations to make about the music? We all know it was done in collab with Moroder, you don't need to bombard every single comment to remind us! I would point out Sparks have recorded around 25 albums, precisely 2 (well realistically 1.5) were produced by Moroder. That's somewhere around 5% of their total output. No criticism of Moroder whatsoever, but let's be honest, would he ever have had the imagination to write a disco song about sperm? This is as much Mael + Mael as it is Moroder, plus the mighty Keith Forsey on drums, and the backing singers in the chorus (I believe they were called Jack and Dennis, would love to know more about them and how they felt about singing about being sperm....)
i've got this as a UK 12" on Virgin.It has huge picture disc labels and vivid yellow vinyl. looks gorgeouuuuus!.
Does yours have the Peter Cook sketch? I've got a blue 12:" with the hilarious "peeooow peeooooww" monologue from the mighty Peter Cook, blathering on about porpoises going to discos and suchlike!
✨💫💜
Sparks, endlich wieder in meiner kleinen Welt... Und gut iss...
LOVE IT❤
Its been 50 years next year since ive been a fan there still as creative love to ron and russell from celia xxxx
Cómo fan debes saber un principio concreto, solo hay un nombre para todo esto... Giorgio⚡Moroder
My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me...Sparks
I think it's the same house where the Imagination's video "Just an Illusion" has been shooted :)
Kind of like gang of four. I dig em. Thanks! My friend jay sans brought me here. Thanks again guys!
the introduction is like Plannet earth Duran Duran.
I love the artist that did the werewolf make up. I noticed this music video was different then the other music videos from this album. This one looked like it was made for M TV ☺️🤘
Thanks for the audio fix, love this one
Really like Ron's hair during this particular time.
It's Werewolf-Tastic.... Brilliant!
superb wacky procreative track literally lol from ron and russell genius writing and sublime sound of synths and voice 79 seems ages ago but these guys saw it coming pardon the pun haha
Disco song about sperm.
Great song.
Checked these out coz morrissey is big fan of them, must say I’m beginning to like them now
j'adoooooooooooooore!!
Solo hay un nombre para todo esto... Giorgio⚡Moroder
My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me...Sparks
this is perfect
Take a listen to Trisco - Muzak (Wonderland avenue remix), and you'll see the influence of this song
Spunky performance!
Great record! Completely blown away by the chorus and synths in it, They even released it on coloured vinyl formats too! The video I'm not so sure on, I'm guessing it't to do with Halloween or something, Ron looks even scarier as a werewolf! Russell reminds me of a bad impression of MJ on a Thriller night! Bet they had tons of fun making this video!
Sorry, but I must remind you of the simple facts that this album, No. 1 in Heaven, was recorded 1978, but through neglection of record companies not released until March 2 1979.
"Thriller" came 1982.
So who is most likely mimicking who😉😀?
But it is a great album, I received my 40 years anniversary copy a few weeks ago 😍😍😍😍😁
And I also believe they had a crazy great time doing this 😂😂
By the way, if you think Ron looks scary here, have you seen the 'I Predict' video?? 😵
That could freak out anybody... 🤣🤣🤣
@@annabackman3028 Ahh.... Gypsy Ron Lee! lol
@@rhiannondoole3991, I didn't get a notice on your comment!
Yeah, that video is in it's own league 🤣🤩!
Yeah and MJ's 'singing' is a bad impression of Russell's! As usual. His songs generally on the same line.
Anyone getting Duran's Planet Earth, Nightboat and Sound Of Thunder on this track?. First impressions on hearing it...could do a good mix on this one mashup style. Great track!.
i come here due Stefanie Joosten recorded a remake of this song. Great music. Thanks Quiet hahahah
This has to be one of my fav songs by Sparks
I have most of the disco songs on my mp3
Including 3 versions of this one XD
King Dice MP3 is BAD!
Vince Clarke has said he was inspired musically by Sparks, and now I'm wondering if his video for "Don't Go" was inspired by this one.
Depeche Mode al igual que la mayoría de Punks, Rockeros, Glam, Krautrock's Convertidos de finales de los 70s se forman, toman y replican el HI-NRG, Synthpop y Electro del EDM Concreto 70s que forja, desarrolla e inicia el padre fundador y pionero de esta escena electronica...Giorgio Moroder.
Sparks está siendo producido por Moroder.
My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me...Sparks
Really disliked the electro direction because I was a late flowering punk at the time, but now I recognise how great it was all along.
I felt the same. Was into glam and then punk and hated disco, but I liked the dance music that Sparks made. I saw them during both phases during the Kimono My House tour and the Balls tour which had the excellent Aeroflot and Bullet Train songs.
I'm sure these guys have been an inspiration for Sissor Sisters
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Solo hay un nombre para todo esto... Giorgio⚡Moroder
My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me...Sparks
0:48
Is he actually miming playing the bass synth part, or just some other random melody
Already loved the song but this video is priceless 😎
The 12 inch version is absolutely brilliant, even today......there's a fantastic synth instrumental section in the middle which you need to play loud to appreciate the various sounds.
If you like that synth part, check out the synth in Robert Palmers cover of Numan's I dream of Wires.
12" singles.....another thing I had forgotten all about.
Girls On Film.
As well as quite literally being one of the best dance tunes of all time, it has to be said how great quality this video is. Most stuff from 1979 looks really grainy and lo-res. This looks like a million dollars, almost like a lost episode of Dr Who, Really good production values, and absolutely a prototype for Thriller. Werewolves were massive in the late 70s/early 80s, weren't they? All we need is Jenny Agutter in a nurses' uniform to make this video complete 🙂
Or Elisabeth Brooks, Werewolf Queen from 'The Howling'-a much better fit.
As always, a testament to style. I mean, how many other pop stars can pull off a spread collar gingham shirt with a bolo tie?
Spoiler, *NONE OF THEM.*
Not to mention the neon socks. So psychobilly! Russell rocks.
Russell and Ron always have the freshest drip
Because The Sparks were way ahead of their time so they knew how to Beat The Clock 🤗
Nice thanks for share.... that video
So, Sparks had transformed into werewolves in a video several years before Michael Jackson's Thriller?
Solo hay un nombre para todo esto... Giorgio⚡Moroder
My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me...Sparks
I wonder where this location was filmed.brilliant video.
Shepperton Studios apparently!
2019 🤞
it feels like a Stanley Kubrick ,movie that should have been made, cant wait to see them in mexico city
The Sound NRG & Synhtpop of Giorgio⚡Moroder of pioneer EDM (1977)
Write a song about sperm, but don't mention the word sperm. Sparks: Got this.
I bought the record for this song and it was not the same version. I guess it was the single version or 12 inches. Result I listen this music for the first time in 40 years!
There are lots of different versions...but I think I prefer the original No1 in Heaven version. This video version is very different, which leads me to believe it might be a later remix??
I don't know, but it's definitely a different mix than on the album. However I think this was mixed simultaneously for a potential video. As turned out to be.
@@annabackman3028 There's all sorts of different mixes, but they all came out around the same time. The single version in the video seems to be an edit of a massive eight-minute long extended version which features the normal three verses plus amazing middle section, then the breakdown you hear on this followed by a repeat of the first verse, with that "helicopter" synth noise. This version misses out the whole middle section of the above, jumping straight from verse 1, followed by the chorus, into that mini breakdown and repeated first verse. This is definitely an ahead-of-its-time way of making songs IMO, starting with a really long, complicated dance tune then editing it down to make a radio-friendly three minute pop tune, as opposed to starting with a normal song and extending it with funny noises for another five minutes!
@@RebirthRadio2023 Thanks! 💖🥰
I agree, it's an amazing song and mix 🤩😍
Do you think this video was filmed in a stately home?
I think Duran Duran knicked that opening synth riff when they made "Planet Earth"
AdamG1983 That and the whole of The Quiet Life album by Japan.
Prestty standard Moroder type stuff.
It’s called arp. Made by a guy with the same initials. It’s a synth effect essentially. Lot of people have used it.
In ‘The Sparks Brothers’ documentary (released ‘21), spliced into this songs video Nick Rhodes (keys, Duran Duran) gives props by saying “It was a huge influence on our early material...we were already big Moroder fans, but this combination, it was just perfect”
P.s.- ‘The Sparks Brothers’ is Highly recommended if you want to gain a deeper understanding of the enigma that is Sparks.
That's nothing. Simple Minds' I Travel is almost of copy from start to finish.
I wonder where Michael Jackson got the idea...
svehn, exactly my thoughts when I saw this video!! I have no doubts The King of Pop listened to Sparks. And watched their videos. Sparks have obviously been in the lead of musical development the last 44 years (now 2018), so why wouldn't Michael Jackson been inspired? So many else have been.
😂 Stooooppp....😂
American Werewolf in London 1981, John Landis directed it & Thriller. Its on the documentary that came along with the music video. And its not the only 80s music video with a Jekyll & Hyde/Nutty Professor/Werewolf theme. U guys need to quit with the silliness....really. U have to wait until all of the Gen Xers & the OG millenials are gone to try & rewrite history lol. Only Gen Z & ambivalent millennials will go along with that bc it doesnt matter to them either way. Yall are a mess. 🤣🤣🤣
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I hope that u have enough to eat & a nice place to sleep wherever u live bc its clearly not here. 🧐🤣🤣🤣
@@DBMe33 I was only SPECULATING, as you should understand if you reread my comment.
You seem to be right, though, about the theory about the video.
Perhaps you should learn how to express yourself without being rude and patronizing? You have no reason to be that.
@@DBMe33, Just come to think of it. You meant the movie 'American werewolf'? 1981?
THIS video is from 1979...
From the album "No. 1 In Heaven", produced by Giorgio Moroder. The album was recorded 1978, but not released until 1979.
i wonder where they shot this
Looking for this track's name from a Twelves mix brought me here.
Trisco - Muzak (Steve Lawler Remix) brought me here
US Sparks heavily influenced by German Krautrock movement early 70s .... Bands like CAN NEU and obviously KRAFTWERK ..... "Tryouts for the human race" classic from 1980 😎👍.
Kraftwerk?...el sonido de Sparks (al igual que la mayoría de Punks, Rockeros, Glam, Progressive, Krautrock's Convertidos de finales de los 70s como Depeche Mode, Ultravox, OMD, Numan, Joy División, Throbbing Gristle...etc) parten y se forman del EDM Concreto de Giorgio Moroder bajo los géneros matrices y primarios de esta escena electronica HI-NRG, Synthpop y Electro (primera fase del EDM Concreto 70s / 1987-1980).
Sparks está siendo producido por Giorgio Moroder y el sonido y base del EDM Concreto no se forja del Progressive Rock Aleman & Krautrock Dusseldorf de los muchachos de Conny Plank (Kraftwerk) xd.
My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me...the father and pionner of EDM / The Sound Of The Future.
Future synthpop created in 1979
HEAR YEE HEAR YEE
This album was apparently what Joy Division qas listening too when inspired to write Love Will Tear Us Apart. Also, listening to this song you get where LCD Soundsystem's sound came from.
álbum N°1 In Heaven producido por Giorgio⚡Moroder...solo diré eso.
My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me...the father, founder and pioneer of EDM and the Modern Electrónic / The Sound Of The Future.
It's too bad the Sparks " Tryouts For The Human Race " are never thought of during Halloween.
A song about SPERMS?
I'd love to see that, imagen kids in sperm suits asking for treat or tricks🤣🤣🤣🤣!
If you want a good Sparks Halloween track, go for Armies Of The Night (from the soundtrack of Fright Night)!
Giorgio Moroder estuvo detrás de este proyecto.
The skeleton tapping his foot 😂
The lyrics of this song make me remember something related to Cannibal Corpse and i don't know why.
Sperms. It is about sperms perspective on life. Really profound.
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The Mael Brothers try Chewbacca cosplay...
With mixed results
Jackson's three years later had a larger impact.