Sparks has had many iconic outfits over the years but I've got to say these are definitely in the running for #1...Russel's shorts...Ron's beret...fucking spectacular
Here we have what we need SO very desperately...genuine originality! SPARKS! This should be COMPULSIVE viewing to everybody under the age of 35!!! Just to let them know what they are bereft of....TALENT!
Have loved Sparks since I was 5 (now 40) I finally saw them live last year - they were brilliant - thanks for posting this, brings back great memories even if Ron still scares me to death!!
Oh shit, and they say the camera adds 10 lbs? Those boys are really skinny. But I do remember the days and thinking they were just a ball to watch! Such showmanship.
The quality of their compositions is not normal. They can compose and arrange any style of music including ragtime, blues, rock'n roll, charleston, boogie-woogie, & so on... Watch this, as an example: /watch?v=ej1GL9_vb3o&feature=related No doubt, one of them (the composer) is a genius.
That was film, not videotape! Great song, my favourite frome the Borthers Mael. Does anyone else think Derek Longmuir looks like a blond version of Princess Beatrice?
This is the song that introduced me to Sparks...great song but there is a better clip..hopefully it will appear..Roller Drummer introducing it ended up in jail.
@johngkyneur I never heard much of the Tubes but was always familiar with their early music prior to there big top 40 hit back in the 80s. Sadly, I think I remember them best for being in the movie Xanadu. sigh ...
Is that bloke introducing SPARKS from the band the BAY CITY ROLLERS?...SPARKS were good but the rollers were even better, better than the BEATLES i think!
why in the fuck was this recommended to me after watching a stone roses video. holy shit this is freakin horrible. do people out there actually enjoy this? I will forever be scarred for having listened to this while writing this comment. Ahhhhhhhhhh
Real quality, all the time in any of their numbers.Great and superb music, all the time.
I just love Russell's swagger. It takes alot of um...balls to wear those tiny shorts!
Sparks has had many iconic outfits over the years but I've got to say these are definitely in the running for #1...Russel's shorts...Ron's beret...fucking spectacular
great band . loved them since 74
haha! love ron's close-ups.
Here we have what we need SO very desperately...genuine originality! SPARKS! This should be COMPULSIVE viewing to everybody under the age of 35!!! Just to let them know what they are bereft of....TALENT!
Sparks are great. I've been a fan since 1976!
OMG. I love Sparks, but those shorts still caught me off guard! Brilliant.
Have loved Sparks since I was 5 (now 40) I finally saw them live last year - they were brilliant - thanks for posting this, brings back great memories even if Ron still scares me to death!!
Sparks are a genre unto themselves!
I used to love seeing Ron Mael in Sparks video clips. He was the greatest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this song makes me smile like no other
I grew up on this stuff too and still think it's awesome.
Russell in his short shorts & Ron looking like a contemporary LA hipster, performing a song that defies genre and era ...just wow.
short , short basketball in 70's ..!!!!!! Great , Great song
This tune has grown on me like a rash, I love it!
I love Sparks music, for longer than you can imagine.
They must be the most under-rated band ever
I want a t shirt just like Ron's wearing, and I want it badly.
Fave Sparks song!!!
xoxo The Clarences
I'm 27 and I'm a HUGE Sparks fan!
Nice legs, Russell! xD
Another nice pair of shorts on Russell
I love this song! The piano player is so funny-looking :D:D
brilliant, insane, funny genius...gives me faith in humanity.
Oh shit, and they say the camera adds 10 lbs? Those boys are really skinny. But I do remember the days and thinking they were just a ball to watch! Such showmanship.
Sparks should do Glastonbury they would go down a storm trooper!! EXCELLENT TUNES BEATS and PERFORMANCE
Sparks is genius.
Used to have the kids marching around the house when playing this one!
I was about 8 years old when I first saw this video and Ron used to scare the shit out of me. I thought he was an axe murderer or some damn thing.
wounderfully Camped up--outstanding
The quality of their compositions is not normal. They can compose and arrange any style of music including ragtime, blues, rock'n roll, charleston, boogie-woogie, & so on... Watch this, as an example: /watch?v=ej1GL9_vb3o&feature=related
No doubt, one of them (the composer) is a genius.
Forgot how unique this band really were.❤❤👍
haha i love rons 'stare'
Perfection!!!
Did Sparks ever do a "polka"? I think this is eurovision song contest material. This is classic and the tan short shorts, this is why I love them.
"They also serve..." -- Milton the Puritan would be horrified! And Ron, that's a lewd leer!
Surely that was Woody from The Bay City Rollers intoducing them so I think the show was the Rollers own showcase "Shang-a -lang" and not Supersonic.
Derek I believe :)
Kimono My House, Propaganda, Indiscreet are the 3 mightiest pop albums in the universe.
That was film, not videotape! Great song, my favourite frome the Borthers Mael.
Does anyone else think Derek Longmuir looks like a blond version of Princess Beatrice?
OMG Bay City Rollers tv show!
No wonder Russell looks so startled wearing those tiny shorts! Ron looks on very disapprovingly. 🤣
Fucking fantastic!
The BEST part of this video occurs at 2:16-2:23 -- CLASSIC !!!!
Russell looked quite good in shorts.
The Dresden Dolls have a lot to thank here.. Bro Mael the keyboardist even looks a bit like the Dresdens drummer!
oh my god the holy grail!
brilliant
"Thanks very much for that shocking experience from Sparks". LMFAO. It was the shorts.......I'm sure.
Surely this is from the Bay City Rollers own programme "Shang-a-lang" A guy in the producers box used to introduce bands on "Supersonic"
hello up there.....
how camp russell looks
HOT SHORTS
Oh no its Sparks ..... what the fuck else can you say
Genius.
Actually I love SPARKS!
great!!
This is the song that introduced me to Sparks...great song but there is a better clip..hopefully it will appear..Roller Drummer introducing it ended up in jail.
@Hollandia777 And Russell is sporting the 1970s tennis professional look... apart from the bare feet.
They from L.A USA
Creepy and Kookie
Altogether Ookie!
Ron's Calista Flockhart-esque arms and Russel, from the waste down...very unsettling !
it was top of the pops aswell
I always thought Sparks was British because they were too weird to be American.
Carnation77 Since 1977 Never heard "The Sparks is the best British band from America"?
Best British Band of the 70's ... Bar Some...Bar a lot...But in the highs for us.. We like crazies we do! ;P
Gotcha!!
this show is shang a lang not supersonic
ron mael
Freddy's shorts were often the other way round
I'll take Sparks any day over Styx, Bad Company, Led Zepplin, REO, Journey, etc.
I ain't no Freud, I'm from L.A.
Classic!
great
17 people haven't Got In The Swing. :/
ah-ha-ha)) too good
what's with the shorts?
I can hear Marlene Dietrich in this
i want to grow a ron stash.
@johngkyneur I never heard much of the Tubes but was always familiar with their early music prior to there big top 40 hit back in the 80s. Sadly, I think I remember them best for being in the movie Xanadu. sigh ...
You Americans have been holding out on us. Exuse me while dance over here!
I thought it was his brother, Alan?
Between that outfit and the keyboardist, I don't know what to say...
"Great American Twosome" how sad for Dinky and the guys. It's like they knew they'd be firing them.
Is that bloke introducing SPARKS from the band the BAY CITY ROLLERS?...SPARKS were good but the rollers were even better, better than the BEATLES i think!
Hilarious!!
Not their best song, but they look gorgeous!
@pipesrussell Haha! Yes, they are dressed and presenting themselves rather flamboyantly, but they are straight. They're just very zany showmen.
gah! man legs!
ACE
Errrrr, maybe the Sweet were.
The brothers Maels are amnericans, not british!!!
lol.
perm
lol
lol
It was the 70's,,,,,,,,everybody dressed terribly
what the fuck genre is this?? im so confused
This is sped up. Unnecessary.
why in the fuck was this recommended to me after watching a stone roses video. holy shit this is freakin horrible. do people out there actually enjoy this? I will forever be scarred for having listened to this while writing this comment. Ahhhhhhhhhh
did you ever change your mind about this?? after 12 years ...