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Hi all Sparks-fans! You might like the band Love Me Avenue so go check it out at www.lovemeavenue.com
Name: David Anderson-Steel
From: Leeds.uk
Site: -
Time: 26 Feb 2005
For UK. Just though some might being interested to know that the DVD Boxset of 'Steven Speilberg presents TAKEN', the sci-fi series written by former Sparks bass player on 5 albums Leslie Bohem, is out Now!On one disc there is a scene in front of a College, 'Cool Places' is playing in the background quite clearly!
Les getting some extra Royalties in there :)
Also, 'Woofer' producer James Lowe and his resurrected fantastic ELECTRIC PRUNES have their DVD 'Rewired' out now.Much better than Sparks' Swedish thing!
Name: mmugu
From: lome togo
Site: www.mmugu.com
Time: 9191969
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Name: Chas Smash
From: London
Site: Madness
Time: The Velvet Ghost
Hi Just to say that I have always loved Sparks...from the first time I saw them on Top of The Pops...fantastic...had the pleasure of meeting them in the eighties in the USA on a TV show......all the best and many more years of making music .....
chas
Name: iemand in nl
From: nederland
Site: -
Time: half 11
heb vernomen dat de orginele Sparks drummer zelfmoord heeft gepleegd, eerder
deze week, zie nog nergens een meldingdaarvan op de oficiele spraks website.
het gaat over noel diamond
groet
Name: Jez
From: UK
Site: None
Time: 20th Jan 2005 14:33
Love the site but PLEASE replace 'Song Titles' menu on home page with 'proper' titles - It takes me hours to find what I want!!!
Thanks & Love
Name: kev hook
From: paignton, devon, england
Site: none
Time: 19 jan 05 1130
Ive only just come across Fanmael by chance after hearing of the sad death of Dinky - how half asleep am I ? Nice one.
Name: Carina
From: Windsor, England
Site: n/a
Time: 30/12/04 16:12
I've only recently got into the Spark's music (but hey I'm only 20)but I have to say they are an amazing band, totally weird and wacky! It's a shame so much of their music is so hard to get hold of!
The midi files on this website are fantastic by the way I hope you manage to get the rest of indiscreet up there too!
Carina
Name: CHARPENTIER
From: cannes france
Site: none
Time: 28 12 2004
I KWONW SPARKS SINCE 1976 AND I WAS ONE OF THEIR BEST FAN . SINCE MY WIFE DESTROY MY VINYLS . I CANNOT FIND ALL OFF SPARKS ALBUM IN FRANCE; please help me.THANK's for your fabulous site ok sparks
Name: David
From: Irvine, California
Site: Roxy Music Central
Time: 12/1/04
I've been trying to find the Sparks Heaven and Hell collection boxed set. My wife took it in the divorce. I want to have it again. I can't find it anywhere. I ordered it from France many years ago. Does anyone know if it still exists? Also, Steve Jones is now playing Martin Gordon’s new solo on 103.1 in LA. Cheers.
Name: Mo Pourkhessalian
From: Persia
Site: birkhal
Time: 1383/8/12
Well spark fans , I made a community by the name of "Ron Mael" inside "www.orkut.com" join it if you like.
There is also a comunity for Sparks which still has 48 members, come on!! sparks only 48?
There are communities with more tha 50k people....
[Orkut is a wonderful website , its for finding friends, you must write your real names and you are accessable to others , I myself found friends from 20 years ago, real oldschool buddies...]
Name: Bill Harvey
From: near Philadelphia, PA USA
Site: none
Time: 2004-11-02, 8:17 pm
Thanks for the lyrics to "Profile" and "England"!
Name: Joe Elliott
From: UK
Site: N/A
Time: Nov 1st, 2004, 8.45pm Uk time
Please, tell me someone had the sense to record the Meltdown gig for prosperity, or even better a future release !!!!???? .......I can't believe that if they played the whole of "Kimono" (+b-sides) for the first time EVER, that it wasn't recorded ..I NEED MY COPY NOW !!!!!! ....Thankyou !!!!!
Name: violetta
From: Finland
Site: Violetta
Time: 22.10,2004,10.00pm
Hello Boys!!
I just Love Your Music!Especially Kimono my House and Propaganda,I heard those albums first time when I was 15 years old,(-74)and I have never been same person anymore...My Friends doesn`t understand me at all....
Unfortunately I have´t heard your latest album,but Ihope I get it somewhere!
All the Best Fishes for both off You,sincerelly Yours,Violetta
Name: Jason Beck
From: Winnipeg, Canada
Site: One Winnipeg Comic...
Time: October 10th, 10:52 a.m.
Any idea if a North American (NTSC) version of the Sparks Lil' Beethoven Live In Sweden DVD is being released soon? Their last DVD was available in both formats... why isn't this one?
Name: Soastream
From: France
Site: Pafpaf
Time: 03/10/2004 16:12
Nice site ! Go and see this article about Sparks : http://pafpaf.org/article.php3?id_article=190
Name: Emma Brewster (nee White)
From: Originally England now Australia
Site: None
Time: 9.40pm 2/10/04
My dad is Trevor White the Sparks guitarist from the British band from '74 - '76 and so I found it very interesting and very nostalgic reading the material on your website.
I was also touched to see the tribute to Dinky as I know he will be very much missed by all that knew him.
Emma
Name: David Anderson-Steel
From: Leeds.uk
Site: None
Time: 12.30pm 24th Sept 2004
I'm sure I speak on everyone's behalf in sharing my sadness in hearing the sad news of the loss of Norman 'Dinky' Diamond this month. He was by far one of the better drummers that the Mael's had the good fortune to work with.
His was obviously a man that had some serious troubles in recent years. I hope that he can find peace now.
I/we wish to convey our condolences and respect to the Diamond family and all that knew and and care about Dinky.
Peace be with you..!
Name: Fred Lenstra
From: Groningen
Site: N.v.t.
Time: 23-09-2004 16.42 uur
Ik wou een paar ontbrekende titels noemen voor de rubriek "unreleased"
Betreft een demo ui 1992,
met o.a. de titels:
Retro Boy/Retro Girl
Where did I leave my Halo
This angry young Man ain't angry no more
Drawn by Picasso
She's beautiful,(so what)
Name: Mary-Jean
From: Germany
Site: none
Time: 16.09.2004, 10:15 am
Hello! I´m fan since 1994 and I still love Ron and Russell! My mom was a fan on them in the 70s and I often listen to there music of this time. I love to know people who like the brothers a lot like me. Thank you for this side. Mary-Jean
Name: kicki
From: sweden
Site: none
Time: 12/9 2004
I hope sparks come back too sweden soon again. Hope too see you in the near future.
Name: alan
From: L.a.
Site: Sc um of the Earth
Time: sept 10th '04
Always loved Sparks, recently got the video for 'This town ain't big enough', great one ! I am searching for a 70s Sparks related band - JOOK's unreleased recordings ; 'doll', 'thats fine', and 'cooch', also Trevor White's song 'misunderstood', anyone know anything about these songs please email me at alan75x@yahoo.com
Name: Nicole
From: Calais, France
Site: Sparksphotos
Time: 10/09/2004 19h30
Your site is a reference, really complete, always on time and updated as news come! :)
thanks for your work! and also for signing my guestbook, it makes me want to improve my site more and more! :)
well, keep on the good work, see you on allsparks.com in the chatroom!
kisses from France
Nicole
Name: Idris Kara
From: somebodies ass
Site: ?
Time: 10.42 7th sep 04
The Sparks are the coolest?
Name: Timo Kintzel
From: Germany
Site: none
Time: 06.09.2004
Graet website!!! BRAVO!!! go on Carl!!!
Name: George The Rumbler
From: Moscow, Russia
Site: -
Time: September 2, 2004, 12:50
About a year ago my collegue (he's in his forties) found out that I - one of the greatest classic rock fans in the world - knew nothing about the SPARKS band. He then gave me a pair of their albums to widen my musical horizons. I was shocked: nothing touched me more for over than 5 years (since I discovered the great band GEORDIE for myself). Those two albums were Propaganda & Indiscreet. Since then I collected almost all their albums. Though I prefer heavy guitar music, I liked much even their disco period. My best wish now is to see them live in Moscow, preferably with their old "electric guitar" repertoire. So now I listen to them rather often, hoping that one day my dream will come true. Long Live SPARKS!!!
Name: Professor Isaac Mangang
From: Melbourne, Australia
Site: The Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital Shrine
Time: Half-past dark, Tuesday morning
"Kimono" was released in the year that I was born so, being a rather mad 'quality' music afficionado, I decided to check it out a few months ago. Bloody hell. What can I say? There's now been several further Sparks albums added to my collection, and it'll keep on growing no doubt. Magic. Sheer, unadulterated magic. What's hilariously ironic is that, although I (consciously) heard Sparks for the first time some ten years after my old band stopped recording, I've undoubtedly stumbled upon our single biggest influence. How is that possible? Answers on a postcard. Keep it coming, guys. You are true legends. And hallelujah to that. Woo-hoooo!
Name: David Anderson-Steel
From: Leeds. (via Durham!).
Site: None
Time: 26th August 2004. Around 11am.
More for the long term Sparkies, yet worthy of any of our attention nevertheless - Former engineer/producer on the Bearsville albums T.James Lowe & his re-formed psychedelic band The Electric Prunes are just four weeks away from touring Uk & Euroland. Dates on www.electricprunes.net
For former Halfnelson/Sparks guitarist 'Jim Mankey' fans www.concreteblondeofficialwebsite.com
Name: Alice
From: Beckenham
Site: Don't Have One
Time: 05/07/04 9.55pm
I have a vast record collection that includes all of Sparks 19 albums. It's extremely varied and covers just about every genre. By far without a doubt and probably very little chance to be surpassed, Lil Beethoven is the greatest recording of all time. It's an amazing achievement to be peaking on every release and I can't think of one single artist or band that can create such genius on every release. My only concern is how Ron and Russ can possibly top Lil Beethoven. (Fingers Crossed that they do)!!
Name: angie
From: Manchester.UK
Site: .
Time: 23 June half fivepm
Have only been listenin to Sparks for a few months and I totally adore them. Would love to hear from any nearby fans.
Name: angie
From: Manchester.UK
Site: .
Time: 23 June 5oclock
Have only been listenin to Sparks for a few months and I totally adore them! Put all others to shame. Would love to hear from any nearby fans.
Name: Marina
From: USA
Site: http://www.rostowskaja.narod.ru/
Time: 22.06.04
Allo,America! Is here whether one Sparks fan or no outside L.A. or this country all deaf person and I'm the first Russian swallow in this land of Colomb? Please e-mail me rostowskaja@yahoo.com. I'm glad to see all my brather and sisters who love Sparks.Especially from America
My name's Marina.
Name: David Anderson-Steel
From: LEEDS
Site: David Anderson-Steel
Time: UK GMT
Just saw the name Tony March from Leeds. I'd just like to say it's good to know I'm not the only sparks fan in Leeds. I've often felt I was!
Hey, Tony, are you on Friendsreunited?.
........................................
To everyone else. Rumours of sparks retiring can't qhite be true if they are currently working on the follow-up the LB! Make sense to me, anyway!
Name: Ian E
From: Manchester England
Site: Slade Archive / Roadrunners home page
Time: 11.32 GMT
Hi,
Great site - always worth a look round to find out some news.
I have some live Sparks photos from Edinburgh 1995 on my site at www.crazeeworld.plus.com/sparks.htm - feel free to visit!
Name: stefano muzzi
From: italy-rome
Site: llllllll
Time: 12/04/04 15:25
i am an italyan fan. i m fallin in love of SPARKS listen LA DOLCE VITA (i m 39 old)i like keyboards and i think SPARKS is the very original first duo about electronic-sound. I like (about that year) also BUGGLES, do you like?.
hallo evrybady. write me!
Name: Anders Hållström
From: Sweden and city Umeå
Site: have none
Time: April 10,Saturday around 3:30 afternoon to about 4
I just sent an email to this site minutes ago.I just come to think of that I like to tell you 30 of my absolutely favorites of Sparks songs before(pre-) their disco time in 1979 in a chronological order(or atlest almost chronological)from 1971 to date.
"High C","Slowboat","Biology 2"(Very odd but fantastic and unique and I have read it´s Earle Mankey (at that time in Sparks) that did the singing in this one or one voice?),"Big Bands" ALL from 1971("Halfnelson"album,later to be called "Sparks"when reissued)
"Girl From Germany","Nothing Is Sacred"(it´s fantastic),"Moon Over Kentucky","Underground" All from 1972("A Woofer In Tweeters Clothing" album).
"This Town Ain´t Big Enough for Both of Us","Here In Heaven","Hasta Manana Monsieur","Equator"(odd and great) All from 1974("Kimono My House"album).
"Reinforcements", "BC","Don´t Leave Me Alone With Her","Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth","Who Don´t Like Kids","Marry Me" All 1974 (maybe "Marry Me" 1975?)("Propaganda"album with "Marry Me" (single B-side)added to the cd)
"Hospitality On Parade"(amazing fantastic and really great singing),"Without Using Hands","Get In The Swing","The Lady Is Lingering"(listen to Russell´s voice=fantastic),"Miss The Start, Miss The End","profile" All 1975 ("Indiscreet" album with "profile"(single B-side) added to the cd)
"England",
"I Want To Be Like Everybody Else","Everybody Stupid","White Women" All 1976 ("Big Beat"album except "England"(single B-side) added to the previous "Indiscreet" album)
"Forever Young","Girls On The Brain" Them 2 from 1977("Introducing Sparks"album that sadly haven´t been issued on cd except 2 other tracks on a collection album ("Profile-The Ultimate Sparks Collection"))
How about these Sparks songs as a collection (spanning their era 1971-1977)? I also enjoy Sparks 1979 to date but that´s another story.I just figure it would be such a long email if i continued with that.
Name: Anders Hållström
From: Umeå ( a city in northern Sweden)
Site: Have none
Time: Saturday April 10 around 3 o´clock afternoon.
Hello there I´m a BIG Sparks fan from Sweden.I have been a big fan since 1976 when I heard "Don´t Leave Me Alone With Her" from "Propaganda"-1974 played on swedish radio.I heard a few Sparks songs that year until I saw then the first time on tv.It was "Get In The Swing" that was shown xmas eve 1976 in a swedish childprogram "Trazan Apansson" that was seen by 100 % of the children in sweden it was said.I was hooked on Sparks for life I guess.
I saw them LIVE for the first time ever in Stockholm (Sweden) 2003 and all 3 shows(3 nights in a row) just recently 2004 at Södra Teatern in Stockholm and especially these 3 latest swedish shows where TRULY AMAZING FANTASTIC BEYOND WORDS.And BIG ART.Ron and Russell still have the (I might say complete) power,energy,vitality and creativity even after around 35 years in business.What a voice,energy,vitality of genius Russell and cool charisma and class and genius of Ron.It´s hard to describe in words their genius.Also Tammy and Dean where great.
I really hope they will be back in sweden soon.I will be there everytime.Maybe I will travel longer sometimes to see them.
Name: Jason
From: Los Angeles
Site: none, sorry
Time: March 26, 2004, 11 am
Can anyone help me?? For years I've been seeking in shops and online the unreleased cd-single for "Lets Go Surfing". It's my favorite song from Senseless Violins and I have always always always longed to hear the "Catch A Wave Remix".
If you have this track or have any idea how I could hear it please let me know! You'll have my eternal gratitude!!!
Thanks in advance,
Jason
Name: Al
From: On the far southwestern reaches of London town
Site: London Broncos: the south will rise again!
Time: Right about....now!
Oh yes. Indeed you are doing a fine job. Saw the brothers Mael again the other night in darkest Hackney (in London's badlands, out-of-towners) and
they were as great as ever. Pure genius.
You've a great site here so more power
to you. Keep the faith!
Al
Name: bernie halsey
From: Oxford
Site: have none
Time: 21/3/04 @REMOVETHISPART2REDUCESPAM 1900
Bought "Kimono...." back in '74, saw you 30 years on at Ocean 20/3/04 - brilliant!!!
Will keep a watchful eye for further touring details. Thanks for a good gig guys!!! Regards, Bernie.
PS. Don't forget us at Oxford. Loads of fans here, I,m sure.
Name: lara
From: unversity
Site: -
Time: midday
I'm agree with Billy.
But I think Sparks are who they are right because they're underrated. It's a stimulus. Total adoration spoils.
Best regards
Name: billy
From: glasgow
Site: sdads
Time: 14,3,2004.
what would katherine hepburn say,shoudve been a single,I have no idea who the musician was who played percussion on sparks 95tour,but when she sang,what a beautiful voice.
Ron wrote this song and i would love to obtain a copy if its available.
Anyway Sparks have always been underated and i feel,always had an uphill struggle to get the recognition they deserve particularly in the uk,however,I do feel that sales of the albums would increase if they promoted themselves more,I understand the difficulties in finding a venue and indeed a promoter,but a whistlestop tour of uk record stores to sign new material could only enhance sales and promote their work to a larger audience.
When you consider bands like duran duran recieve accolades for outstanding contribution to the music industry I get to thinking the world has gone mad when ron and russell get not a mention.
the uk music scene sucks thank god the maels still produce quality without resorting to heavily relying or exploiting their back catalog or appearing on sounds of the seventies,they are still as fresh as ever and a much needed kick up the arse to the competition.(rant over)
Regards Billy farrell
Name: Julia Sears
From: US
Site: have none
Time: March 11
Love this site!!!
Name: Andrew Pearce
From: Bournemouth, UK
Site: Andys' website
Time: 7/3/2004 15:00
Sparks are brilliant. Your site is great with all the old tracks donated by Sparks Fans (Sparkies).
Keep up the good work on this site.
I am going to the concert on the 20th of March in London.
Name: Tony March
From: Leeds,England
Site: None
Time: 3rd March 2004 ; 16.10 p.m.
Been a big Sparks fan since 1974 when I first saw them on Top of the Pops.
Seen them 6 times, first concert I ever saw was at Leeds Town Hall in December 1974.
The best band ever and the most underrated. Their music is so varied although I must admit I prefer the early 70s stuff. Lil Beethoven however is a welcome return to form.
This site is brilliant and far better then the official Sparks one.
Name: GARY MARSH
From: OLDHAM ENGLAND
Site: NONESAW
Time: 14 2 04 10 16 AM
SAW U IN 75
Name: Mark Segerlund
From: Tokyo, Japan
Site: none
Time: February 9, 2004
Thank you for a great site! Any Sparks fans in Tokyo?
Name: Mark
From: I wish I knew
Site: none
Time: three o'clock
Real great site, lot of interesting things for me, as I listen Sparks only for few months . What could I do without it? Thanks everybody!
Just wanted to ask: on some fansites it's implicit that 'you losers of course can write here what you want but don't expect your idol to read it'. Is here the same situation?
Best regards, Mark.
Name: Lara
From: Russia again
Site: no
Time: 15:23
Have been here..
Don't ya think Now That I Own The BBC is rather actual song nowadays?
And tell me(I really don't know)did Sparks ever feature in Simpsons?
Name: Marina
From: USA
Site: http://www.rostowskaja.narod.ru
Time: 28.01.2004 7.23 p.m
Dear fans,who live in Charleston S.C.!I live in America, I need frends. But I don/t speak English good. I have plans about glam-rock, I need a help.
Name: Ruud
From: Holland
Site: Ruud
Time: 16.01.2004/15:05
In 1995, while still releasing the Fan Mael magazine, I came up with the idea of writing a biography on Sparks. Through their management of that time, DEF, I was informed that Ron and Russell would not give their cooperation to a biography since they were too busy and there were plans for an official biography. When it was announced that Amelia Cone would write and publish the official biography “A Song That Sings Itself”, I mothballed my idea and waited for this publication to arrive. However, nothing came and as it is now, I have little hope that this will ever be released.
For that reason, I have taken up my old plan to write a biography on Sparks. It’s about time somebody will do this and since it doesn’t seem like anybody will, I’d be glad to fill in this space. During the last 30 years, I’ve collected enough information, facts and material to start a venture like this and being a collector of biographies myself I just feel it’s about time a biography on Sparks will be written.
Despite the information gathered so far and details given by people whom I’ve spoken to and will speak to in the near future, I would still welcome any interesting information. Should anybody feel to have an interesting story or fact, please contact me directly (not through this forum). Please note: I’m not interested in any gossip or rumours but would welcome first hand information or facts that might contribute to the story of Sparks.
I intend to include a full discography, information on unreleased material, tours, collaborations and a list of known live recordings.
Thanks,
Ruud
maels@REMOVETHISPART2REDUCESPAMxs4all.nl
Name: Hans Westerlund
From: skellefteå sweden
Site: MAYBE "IN THE FUTURE"
Time: 15.01.2004 20:36
I want polyfonic sounds for my mobile (sony ericsson t 310) of course with Sparks...
Please help me.
Mvh my regards Hasse.
Name: Dave
From: uk
Site: havent got one
Time: 14-1-04 15.13
Hi there
Anyone want to keep in touch especially from up North feel free
any fanzines for sale these days ?
Name: Steve Greenall
From: UK
Site: Don't have one
Time: 14.13 on October 21,2003
I saw Sparks in Liverpool, UK in about 1975, ish, and would LOVE to know the exact date.
Is there anyone out there who can help?
How about Albert? He's smart - he's a genius!!
Regards
Steve G
Name: Vixen
From: Columbus, Ohio USA
Site: Really Deep Thoughts
Time: 20 October 2003
I'm a newly converted Sparks fan. Many thanks to my friend Peter for turning me on to Ron and Russell.
I just bought Lil' Beethoven yesterday and have been listening to it almost constantly. Absolutely brilliant.
Name: Josh Remley
From: Boston, Mass
Site: Glam-o-rama
Time: 1:37 AM, 10/11/03
Ooh, dey good!.....dey GOOD!!
Name: Marina
From: Russia
Site: http://www.rostowskaja.narod.ru/
Time: 04.10.03
Dear Sparks fans!Welcome to my site
www.rostowskaja.narod.ru/
See my little congratulation on Russell's anniversary!
Name: craig mcallister
From: australia
Site: -
Time: 30/9/03 23.11
A tv clip of Get in the Swing back in 1974 hooked me into SPARKS a group my friendfs had never heard about but were very soon introduced to. I have thoroughly enjoyed every album since but do have a regret..I missed their recent visit to Australia a few years ago as I was in USA ...coincidental I know. Have never even seen live footage...is there a live video? Please let me know. The unique musical and vocal talent matched by the original songwriting talent will ensure I am a Sparks fan forever. Thank you Mael brothers for the multitude of hours of Sound Entertainment over the past 29 years.
Name: emma
From: skellefteå sweden
Site: don´t have any
Time: 27 aug 2003
I´m 16 and i just have to say that I love SPARKS....they had a consert in stockholm in march and I was there=))
Name: Calvin
From: North Eastern USA
Site: My Life in Pictures
Time: Time's moving too fast.. for those who wait..
Love R&R - saw them at the Tower Theatre in Upper darby, PA in the mid - late (?) 1970's
Long live!!
Name: epotruch
From: USA
Site: no website
Time: 9:35 pm 9/22/03
I'd really like to find the first Sparks album on CD, or find someone who has the album's tracks that I can download somewhere. Any suggestions?
Name: Tchaynikov Peter
From: Russia
Site: (it's in a band name "asgard", but written with russian letters)
Time: tommorow I'm eating
do the doers of the place need some Sparks midi, like Happy Hunting Ground, Thank God It's Not Christmas, Hasta Manana Monsier or At Home At Work At Play, in exchange for pointing out where can I find unreleased stuff off the 70's albums?
Name: jrizzle
From: east coast
Site: dont have one
Time: afternoon on the 17th of sept
Hey has anyone checked out the new Andrew WK album. It's amazing, I think you Sparks fans might like it. Also theres a pretty sweet interview over at campuscircle along with some contest where u can win a call from him. But definitely check out the interview, he's got some interesting stuff to say. Let me know what you all think? http://www.campuscircle.net/andrewwk
Name: Marina
From: Russia
Site: http://www.rostowskaja.narod.ru
Time: 09.09.03
I like it
Name: Marina
From: Russia
Site: http://www.rostowskaja.narod.ru
Time: 09.09.03
I like it
Name: jon morris
From: everywere
Site: www.rhp.ro/sparks
Time: 23000
new sparks site: www.rhp.ro/sparks
Name: Good Cue Sign
From: Columbus, OH
Site: Let My Puppets Come
Time: Aug 12, 2003
Hello. I have a bit more info:
2002 Kristian Hoffman album of duets, &;amp, features Russell on "Devil May Care". The chorus is similar to that of "After the Fall", in case you've heard this Klaus Nomi track.
I spoke with Joseph Fleury by phone in 1980. Among unreleased titles he listed was "When I Take the Field Friday". Is the shortened title in your "unreleased" section based on more recent information?
Name: Hans Westerlund
From: sweden
Site: MAYBE "IN THE FUTURE"
Time: 13:51 skellefteå
Hello!!!
Have Sparks made any video of "Suburban Homeboy" or not...???
Please Hasse...
Name: dave andrews
From: sheffield uk
Site: none
Time: 4-8-03 22.10
Hello fellow sparks fans anyone want to keep in touch feel free to do so any addresses for fanzines video outlets etc hope to hear from someone
Name: John
From: Plymouth, Indiana, USA
Site: Don't have one!
Time: August 1, 2003 * 8:54 PM
I've been a rabid Sparks fan since 1975, when I was 13, when I saw 'em doing "Looks, Looks, Looks" on (I think!) 'Supersonic'...bought Propaganda, and fell in love, and I've been devoted ever since, thru thick and thin. I still love the SOUND of Kimino & Propaganda - I love Ron's RMI piano, and Russel's demented falsetto - but I might agree w/Russ that Lil' Beethoven is the finest album they've ever done. Balls has some excellent stuff too, but LB is the Maels' tour-de-force, no question. And they're still pushing the envelope - they've always been brave, but maybe never so much as now - and God knows, we need that now more than ever. I'm proud to be a Sparks fan.
Name: Anders Hållström
From: Umeå,Sweden
Site: Have none
Time: July 29,around 9 in the evening(soon night)
To Terry Stafford in England who wrote recently (rather) asking about "Amature Hour".It´s "Amateur Hour" and it´s on Sparks album "Kimono My House" from 1974(It was a rather big hit so it´s also on some compilation albums,but one can say it appeared in original on "Kimono My House" It was also a single in 1974.I´m not sure if the single came out before the album or the other way around?).I´m a HUGE sparks fan and has been since 1976 when I heard sparks on radio the first time(I think the first time).Then I saw them doing "Get In The Swing" on TV in a swedish children program X-mas eve 1976(a video or so that appeared in that program "Trazan Apansson")and I was totally hooked.I saw Sparks live for my first time in Stockholm March 24(the second gig,they did one there march 23 as well but there was just one "ticket" left for March 23 when I called in January and not a good seat so I decided to see them March 24 and almost in front row and it was faboulus,a dream come true.
Name: David Anderson-Steel
From: Leeds, uk.
Site: none
Time: 27th July 2003
Just like to enlighten those that need/want it - the catalogue number for the US issue of 'Lil Beethoven' is Palm Pictures PALMCD 2126-2.
Name: paul
From: new york
Site: none
Time: 7/25 8:32am
Sparks will be making a very special appearance at Tower Records in New York City at 692 Broadway @REMOVETHISPART2REDUCESPAM 4th Street! 212-505-1500. On Friday, August 1 @REMOVETHISPART2REDUCESPAM 7PM, Ron and Russell will be there reading lyrics from and signing copies of their new album Lil' Beethoven. Don't miss this VERY rare opportunity to meet one of rock's most original acts ever!!
Name: Larry Graves
From: Ontario, Canada
Site: Grave Times
Time: July 19 10:15 pm
Just letting everyone know there is a very good record review site (www.markprindle.com) I have been corresponding with Mark and he has just recently started listening to Sparks (and he loves them!) He hasn't reviewed their albums yet but with your help he might. Check out how to vote for Sparks at http://www.markprindle.com/whosnext.htm
Carl...is the mael-list still alive???
Please forward this message to other Sparks fans. If Sparks is one of the chosen bands, he will be reviewing ALL of their albums.
Name: John Ashdown
From: Gillingham, Kent UK
Site: Signa York - The Iron Princess (the wife's site!)
Time: 12:50 pm 17.7.03
I have been a Sparks fan since 1974, and have recently re-bought the old 70's albums on CD despite having them on vinyl anyway. Enjoy the extra royalties Ron & Russell! They still sound great, especially "Indiscreet" which makes "L'il Beethoven" sound inferior if you like your rock with strings and horns!
The Bearsville stuff also sounds excellent too. I have seen the band more in the last nine years than at any time before. Their music is still consistently quirky and catchy at the same time and always entertaining. I love the fact that the brothers are far less an enigma than they used to be, more approachable and more visible nowadays. I'm surprised also that their two missing single gems, "Change" and "National Crime Awareness Week" don't get much of an airing.
Other than that, I am so pleased that they are capturing new followers and keeping the old ones, and FanMael helps a great deal being a very superior Sparks site than the official ones. I, too am a Radio Stars follower and it is pleasing that Martin Gordon still gets a mention.
Good luck to all the Sparks fans out there, keep the faith!
Name: dave andrews
From: sheffield uk
Site: dont have one
Time: 7-7-03 16.30
any sparks fans wanna get in touch feel free...I introduced mty brother to their music way back with no.1 in heaven album Yeah Im that old..
Where can i get hold of fanzines any one know Be good to see them play Sheffield Uk
Name: alvin mael spark's uncle
From: new york
Site: n/a
Time: 6-2-2003 12:30 pm
i would like to contact my newphews ron and russ mael. its probably impossible to get their e-mail address but if theres any other way please let me know alvin mael.
Name: Terry Stafford
From: Chester-le-street.ENGLAND
Site: WWW.EMPIREIMPORTS.CO.UK
Time: 1/7/03 .21:55
HAS ANY ONE HEARD OF A TRACK CALLED AMATURE HOUR OR SOMETHING THAT SOUNDS LIKE THAT.IF SO WHAT CD IS IT ON..
Name: joe darone
From: jersey
Site: zeckle graphics
Time: june 18, 2003 7:37pm
sparks: best band of all time
Name: jessaka
From: South London
Site: none :o(
Time: waypastmybedtime
From a little 10 year old fan in '74 to the sheer joy at discovering Lil' Beethoven!! I've got some gaps to fill in and the prospect is just wonderful. Hope lots of us are heading across to Central Park in August!
Name: Stuart Fraser
From: Glasgow, Scotland
Site: none
Time: 06/06/03 11:00a.m.
"Arts and Crafts Spectacular" appears on a new CD release in the UK entitled "Under the Influence - Morrissey" a compilation of tracks and artists he claims influenced him. The sleevenotes are, overall, pretentious sh*te as you would expect, but he has some nice things to say about Ron and the band.
Name: sophie lok
From: europa -denmark
Site: sorry ive got none
Time: 05-23-03
-please dont spam me.
Would you be kind to give me name , adress et.c of recent compagny
kindlyy ours sophie
Name: Tony Molloy
From: Middlesex
Site: .
Time: Too late to mention?
Please do not dismiss my previous message.....
I have followed the boys (R&R) for 29 years ever since "Zootime is she and you time" came out of my little transistor radio (hello kids...)
I have been through the highs & lows,
married a woman who loves (R&R) too.
Saw Radio Stars @REMOVETHISPART2REDUCESPAM the Roundhouse & the Marquee (London places...sorry)
Martin Gordon asked me not to mention Sparks ever again when we spoke....
He was taller than me.
I loved Radio Stars (whatever...)
Q.E.D.
Name: Tony Molloy
From: uk
Site: none
Time: eh?
Why is it that I can't get onto the forum at allsparksetcetc.....
I now own 15 email addresses
However, I met Ron & Russell @REMOVETHISPART2REDUCESPAM RFH after 29 years of fandom..
AND...Martin Gordon @REMOVETHISPART2REDUCESPAM the Roundhouse with the wonderful Radio Stars.
Name: Mark Howley
From: Beverley, England
Site: none
Time: 12 May 2003 - 15:36
Brilliant site. Great reviews on past gigs as well. Been a Sparks fan for a few years now (age 23). Saw them in 2002 and March at Royal Festival Hall. Better site than official site.
Name: Michael Row
From: Long Beach ,CA
Site: DIE CAST GARDEN
Time: April 21, 2003, 9:56 PM
Just wondering if anybody at FANMAEL is aware of an Island Records 7" 45 of some 70's country-ish act (probably somebody of some repute; I don't follow country myself) mis-labeled as the 1974 "Talent is an Asset/Lost and Found" single. I picked it up recently, all amped up to hear an early Sparks b-side, but was aghast at what came outta my speakers . . . til I realized it wasn't who I hoped it would be. Anyone know about this?
Name: David Anderson-Steel
From: Leeds, England
Site: -
Time: 16 April 2003
Just to update the info on the single from this and the official website/s. There is NO second CD to 'Suburban Homeboy'- just the one! And its UK catalgue number is Artful Records LILBCD3. Distribution by Universal. Virgin stores appear to be best ports of call. Order now before the next single is due!!!
Name: Ian M F Smith
From: England
Site: none
Time: 11/4/03
Do you have a trading page? for swaps etc only I noticed that Adrian Fisher was in the band Boxer and I think I have one of their band posters, somewhere (I would only need postage costs). The poster was of a naked girl with a strategically placed boxing glove. The bands stage act included, I think, a 20 foot long air inflated tube which shot out from the drum kit, s'funny what you remember. I know this is a bit off-beam as far as Russell and Ron are concerned.
Name: Ian Smith
From: England
Site: xxxxxxx
Time: 10/4/03 - 13.10
I'd forgotten how much I liked Sparks. So, banged the first two albums on tape and put them on the car stereo. Singing along in a real amateur hour. Someone tell me whether the later albums, didn't realise there were so many, are in the same vein. I get a, sort of, lyrics cleverer than 10cc and the music is Roxy Music with a falsetto or was Roxy Music Sparks with a lounge lizard vocalist?
Name: ANDERS HÅLLSTRÖM(EMAIL=andershollan@REMOVETHISPART2REDUCESPAMhotmail.com)
From: THE CITY UMEÅ OF SWEDEN
Site: NO SITE
Time: APRIL 8 ,20.25
HI AGAIN FROM A BIG SPARKS FAN SINCE 1976.I FORGOT TO WRITE YESTERDAY THAT I FIRST SAW SPARKS IN ACTION (ON T.V)XMAS EVE 1976 IN A SWEDISH CHILDPROGRAM (I WAS ALMOST 12 YEARS OLD THEN)CALLED "TRAZAN APANSSON" WITH ACTOR AND MORE..LARS(LASSE) ÅBERG AND KLASSE MÖLLBERG.IT WAS SAID 100% OF THE CHILDREN IN SWEDEN SAW THAT SERIE.IT WAS A SEQUENCE CALLED "ROCKTIME" OR SO THEY HAD IN EACH PROGRAM(MUSICVIDEOS OR SO THEY HAD BOUGHT).IN THIS FIRST PROGRAM(OF 9) OF "TRAZAN APANSSON" THEY HAD A SEQUENCE OF SPARKS PERFORMING "GET IN THE SWING"( THE WHOLE SONG).I REMEMBER I THOUGHT RON AT THE PIANO WHERE IN FACT LASSE ÅBERG("TRAZAN")THAT WAS "IN-CUT" BECAUSE THEY LOOK A LITTLE LIKE EACH OTHER.AFTER THAT APPERANCE(SPELLING?)I WAS HOOKED AND OFCOURSE I HAVE BEEN IN LOVE WITH THE SPARKSMUSIC AND MAEL BROS. SINCE THEN.I HAD HEARD A FEW SONGS AND RECORDED FROM RADIO EARLIER 1976.I´M NOW 38 AND WILL ALWAYS ADORE SPARKS MORE THAN ANY OTHER MUSICIANS.ALSO I SAW SPARKS IN SWEDEN MARCH 24.THE FIRST TIME I SAW THEM LIVE AND HOPE I WILL SOON AGAIN.AT THAT CONCERT I SAW A SWEDISH MUSICIAN AND GUITARIST IN THE AUDIANCE (JANNE SCHAFFER)WHO HAD WORKED WITH LASSE ÅBERG("TRAZAN")AND THEY HAVE A BAND TOGETHER(ELECTRIC BANANA BAND)THANKS FROM NOW.
Name: ANDERS HÅLLSTRÖM
From: SWEDEN (NORTH SWEDEN IN UMEÅ)
Site: HAVE NONE
Time: APRIL,7 2003
I´VE BEEN A SPARKS FAN SINCE 1976 AND I SAW THEM THE FIRST TIME EVER LIVE IN SWEDEN(STOCKHOLM)MARCH 24.THEIR FIRST SWEDISH GIG SINCE THE 70´S EXCEPT THE DAY BEFORE(MARCH 23) AND IT WAS FANTASTIC.RUSSELL HAVE A WONDERFUL VOICE AND ENERGY AND RON....WELL WHAT A SIGHT.KEEP GOING SPARKS FOREVER PLEASE.PERSONALLY I LIKE THEIR 70´S STYLE MUSIC BEST BUT THEIR ALWAYS GREAT IN ANY WAY.
Name: digitalia
From: germany
Site: freenet
Time: 28.03.2003 21.00
what a great night in london rfh.sparks are really forever young.what a power from russel+tammy.good concept with the new songs+oldies,nice t-shirts,super fans,i hope they give a gig in germany
Name: Helder Hugo (HAZ)
From: Portugal
Site: Quadrilha Caspuda
Time: 27 March 2003
I Was in the SPARKS concert here in Portugal yesterday. And it was great! I was searching the net about that concert and I found this site.
Name: kicki liden
From: sweden stockholm
Site: no
Time: 26/3 14:45
Thank you sparks for a great show in sweden stockholm. And my dream comes true when I meet you both after the show
Name: Jim Löfgren
From: Stockholm
Site: Pre-Raphaelites
Time: tuesday march 25 12 pm
I saw Sparks ignite here in Stockholm yesterday!! A great show, the first set with the whole Lil' Beethoven set was a strangely beautiful musical experience that I'll never forget - it even beat the hits parade! (and I'm a way-back fan). Lovely guys - they had fun and the audience just loved it all! This time is gonna last... / Jim
Name: White Suit
From: Stockholm, Sweden
Site: Wish I had one
Time: 25 March 2003, 09:55 CET
Yesterday evening... Breathtaking.
Talents and splendour all blended together. You think you've seen it all, except the talents, the great performance. Indeed, an Academy award performance.
Where do you begin, not to miss the end? Please hold. (I wish I wrote a little better...)
Long, long nights, together. With my albums. Together.
Opening - Music Hall - Drama - Talent - Style - Joy - Encore Encore Encore Encore Encore Encore Encore Encore Encore Encore Encore Encore [...]
Name: nicky tanner
From: London/essex
Site: don,t have a website.com
Time: march 24 2003 1055
I did not own any sparks stuff until I saw both recent london gigs and have become unnaturally emotionally attached to Ronald and Russel. I know that this is not healthy but If sparks do not return to england soon I will have to board a plane to the U.S.A and drag the little smashers back myself, exclamation mark exclamation mark.
If Ronald or Russell are ever in london and would like to visit southend on sea then I shall provide tea and biscuits and get the special cups out.
Name: Hazze
From: Skelelfteå Sweden
Site: none yet
Time: 21 march 14.04
Södra teatern here i come!!!!
Name: scott
From: England
Site: grungers r us
Time: 20th of March 2003 3:46pm
SPARKS RULE!! but you need to update it to the newest album lil beethoven im going to the concert on 21st of march 2003 im looking forward to it
Name: GLEN
From: YORK,ENGLAND
Site: N/A
Time: 17/03/03 22:50
JUST SEEN RON & RUSSELL ON NEVER MIND THE BUZZCOCKS,BIG UP TO THEM BOTH!
Name: Julie
From: Bristol, England
Site: none
Time: 12/03/03 21:44
I hope to interview Sparks on the afternoon of 21/03/03, has anyone a question they would desperately like answering?. I will check this site on Mon 17th March
Name: Julie
From: Bristol, England
Site: none
Time: 12/03/03
I hope to interview Sparks on the afternoon of 21/03/03, has anyone a question they would desperately like answering?. I will check this site on Mon 17th March
Name: Paul Russell
From: London
Site: n/a
Time: 13-50 10-3-2003
I'm a producer at London speech radio station LBC 97.3 FM and we're interviewing Ron and Russell Mael this Friday 14th March from 15-00pm to 16-00pm with David Prever to promote RFH gig.
Name: MARIO LUNA
From: ANAHEIM CA
Site: NONE
Time: MARCH 9 2003
OLD SCHOOL SPARKS FAN FROM THE 70S , I HAVE A OLD 1975 SPARKS LIVE IN CONCERT TAPE FROM THE RADIO SHOW ""THE BRITSH BISCUT AND I HAVE A HBO SPARKS LIVE VIDEO FROM 1983 (HOLLYWOOD PALACE THEATER) .. IM LOOKING A FULL VIDEO CONCERT OF FULL BAND... I HAVE THE NEW DVD,BUT LOOKING FOR A BAND CONCERT WITH BASSIT AND GUITARIST
Name: Rodrigo
From: Portugal
Site: none
Time: 5 March 2003 19:00
Though I had already heard about the Sparks a long time ago (but I only knew 'When do I get to sing My Way?') it was only now that I actually listened to one of their albums, Lil' Beethoven, of course, which got execellent reviews here and that's what got me curious about it in the first place. It is indeed a masterpiece of grandiose excess and sharp sense of humour. Definitely 'entertainment in extremis'. Of course I'll go see them in Lisbon on the 26th. and my mom's coming too. she's 67 and she just loves that record!
Best wishes and congratulations
Name: Thomas Dahl
From: denmark
Site: STILL NONE
Time: 23-02-2003 03:30AM
And of course this site is fantastic ;
the perfect little setting complimentary
to allsparks which is just different ,
but IMHO also sparksy !
Let us glorify Ruud Swart & all those
mr. nice guys who helped us together :
A big Spanks to them !!!
See You maybe at the concerts ?
And me ?
A fan of only two groups since mid-70
(30 years ?!?!) namely YES & SPARKS ;
they are the true pioneers of the 21'
century , bless them and their fans !
Love All Thomas
Name: Thomas Dahl
From: denmark
Site: NONE
Time: GMT minus 1 hour
ABOUT your mael-list (email-list) :
Name: R. Stevie Moore A way groovy all-Sparks radioshow special is on now at WFMU, 91.1, Jersey City NJ!
Name: Listener_T Fans of Sparks may be interested in an online radio show at
Name: DAVE ANDREWS hello any 1 wanting to keep in touch re SPARKS feel free to do so.where can I get fanzinesany one know ????????
Name: STEPHEN BURDICK SPARKS ARE BRILL I THINK THE LADS DID SOME GIGS IN HULL IN THE SEVENTIES.CAN ANY ONE CONFIRM THIS//.CHEERS.
Name: Tyler Zbik FASDFASD
Name: tammy Long time Sparks fan. Hope they play in my area sometime soon.
Name: Sinfuldreams Made me smile, loved the Midi Stuff, can really tell how much they use Russ's voice as an instrument.
Name: Kaj Hi there all you Sparks freaks.
Name: Jakke Just saw couple of Sparks songs from TV. What an interesting and funny band!
Name: Mo Ali Pourkhessalian I am a rock\metal keyboradist and composer .
Name: Mike Antonaccio Just wanted to say--I am 42 years old and I have been listening and enjoying Sparks' music since I was 15! I know I will be a fan for the rest of my life or the rest of their careers, whichever comes first!!!
Name: Kaj I must say this is a fab site,covering
Name: wayno Although im into punk i have always had a soft spot for sparks. I had most of the albums at some point right from the first album.Great band
Name: Mark I've been a fan of Sparks for 20 years now and I really like this website.
Name: MEJ Fanmael.net is such a goldmine.Compared with, Allsparks.com is insipid.All this Kimono Indiscreeet outtakes mentionned make me dream. someone knows informations about?
Name: Adrian Saw the Royal Festival Hall performance. An Academy award performance! Good, enthusiastic site. Thanks. I'll keep viewing your pages when I get some more time.
Name: Nina Nice site. Found it just by luck!I have been trying to find the lovely lyrics of Wont somebody dance with me and storm in a teacup. To download and sing along in my beguiling basso profundo voix what ever it is. Joke.Wont somebody please help me. Adios .
Name: Helen Thanks for the informative site! Great job!
Name: Adrian miles Superb site.Thanks for the dedication.
Name: Fernando hello everyone. i am looking for the song ' arts and crafts spectacular' which was during their halfnelson days. does anyone have this? i would love to trade, buy, etc. for it. or an mp3 of this song will also do. i've been looking for it, for a long time. anyone willing to help out, please contact me.
Name: keeno this is a great web site keep up the good work,met ron and russ in southport in 1974,and just a great show at the festival last week,can you tell me what part of us they live in ,and have they any kids ?thanx.
Name: jerry murphy wow! fabulous website.i'm 41 years old and have been listening to and loving sparks since i was about 14,even got to meet ron and russ once in norman oklahoma on the cool places tour,nice fellows,let us take pictures of them even. can't wait to hear the new album lil beethoven,seems to be getting pretty good reviews and it's always interesting when the maels decide to make yet another career swing.i'd still like to see them front a rock band again ala the kimono/propoganda days but that would be taking a step back wouldn't it?
Name: Adam What a show at the festival Hall
Name: Alex Konstantinov Great to see Fanmael back!
Name: Winston Churchill Like this site!
Name: graham mcewan great band truly original keep rockin ron n russ
Name: Susanne Dorner Ich möchte gerne mit Leuten in Kontakt kommen, die ebenfalls von der Gruppe SPARKS und deren Musik einfach angetan sind.Ich hatte im Dez. 2000, die Möglichkeit Ron und Russell persönlich zu treffen. Wer Interesse an einem Austausch und evtl. einem Konzertbesuch hat, sollte mir einfach schreiben. Liebe Grüße aus Wiesbaden
Name: David Olivier Hi there !
Name: Calvin Love Sparks - saw them in the 70's
Name: haz Hi out there?
Name: Larry Graves I refuse to sign this guestbook!
Name: Martin Gordon Nice re-design! When will Sparks get more guitars on their records?
Name: jeremy windeatt I Saw Sparks Last September At The Shepherds Bush Empire It Was Brilliant?? The New Album Is Also Fantastic Especially The Title Track And The Song Angels Ihope Angels Gets A Uk Release Its A Shame They Dont Get Any Radio Play They Deserve More Succsess I Have Only Been A Sparks Fan Since 1994 When They Released That Wonderful Album Gratuious Sax And Sensless Violins What A Classic? Any Way I Cant Wait For The Next Sparks Album Hopefully It Wont Take Forever To Come Out See You A Frustrated Sparks Fan
Name: Carl New to the net, so still learning,
Name: DUSSART JEAN_PAUL Really, i'm a fan from the early years !!
Name: Frank Urban Great site, so much info...not enough time. Good to see so many Sparkies out there [I`m not alone, thank god for the internet!] New album`s a bit slow to get into, definitely not their best, but still better than most around.
Name: Rhonda Kerry SPARKS CONVENTION TO BE HELD IN BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND JULY 2001!!! YES, IT'S TRUE! PLEASE COME! FURTHER INFO ON OFFICIAL SITE, ON MESSAGE BOARDS IN 'SPARKS MUSIC' SECTION! GUYS, MAYBE YOU COULD PUT THIS UP ON THE NEWS PAGE?!!! PLEASE!!!
Name: Bobby Muir While listening to the radio a couple of weeks ago I thought I heard Sparks being sampled on a club mix.
Name: ron mason Sparks fans...
Name: Peter König Hi Fans,
Name: Russ I went to see sparks in Manchester expecting to hear all the old numbers but to my surprise I saw what felt like a new band with loads of new materail. I really enjoyed it and they promised to return. I thought it would happen within a year but several years later I am still waiting.
Name: david minihan they still sound as fresh and original as when they freaked me out as a teenager in1974
Name: Marc van Moorsel Just want to say hello to all the Sparks fans arround the world.(Hello)
Name: Gary Powers I picked up Propaganda from the cut out bin
Name: calvin i heard a new sparks tune the other day on the radio, sounded great ! we review sparks, jook, john's children, and lots of obscure 60-70's rock bands, take a look - http://70sinvasion.homestead.com/home.html
Name: David Firmin I Love Sparks. I also love Jet. Davy O'list was amazing!!! Please see my tribute.
Name: Oystein Whoop! This site is exhaustive - just about everything there is to know about Sparks... I love the discography - it makes it easier to find out where those exclusive tracks can be found;)
Name: Colin Black It is always a pleasure visiting this superb site. Now with an excellent new backdrop and new stylish fonts. But more importantly, jam-packed with Sparksian information. A real labour of love. Best wishes to you all at Fanmael for the New Year.
Name: marc van moorsel Goedemidag heren,
Name: Herman Meilak I still love your site, especially when it is functioning with the very latest news. December 13th is a very old date! It's still much informative than the official one.
Name: robert earl im the biggest spark fan in the usa have been since 1972.i own all of there cds and listen to a differt one each day.not only are they the best band in the world ,every one of songs are great.
Name: Ruud Paulusse I'm looking for demo and unreleased works of Sparks. Have no trading Sparks stuff but (live) bootlegs of Yes, Jon Anderson, U.K., Genesis, and many others. See you on my website!
Name: marc van moorsel Hello Carl and Stef,
Name: BJ Quinn Thanks for the site (and the memories). I had no idea Sparks are so well received Worldwide. Feel free to get in touch........any Sparks fan most definitely has my attention.
Name: jake cheers carl & martin for a great website.ive been a life long fan of sparks,my most liked songs are no1 song in heaven,beat the clock and amature hour.please keep making records lads.all the best to all the fans eveyone. x-jake-x
Name: Biff Rackydacky I write back.
Name: Ian Beach Sparks new single "The Angels" is out now in Germany, I got my copy from www.cybercd.de The track has 2 remixes of the angels, also mtasm and and the album version of the angels.
Name: Alex Konstantinov Carl and others who are responsible for this great Sparks site!
Name: David Anderson All the best for a fabulous 2001 to all Sparks fans old and new and may you find your odyssey's.Special greetings to Carl and Martin.
Name: Loes Martens Wish all of you a merry christmas and a happy new year!! Loes Martens
Name: marc van Moorsel Best wishes to Ron & Russel,all the fans over the world
Name: Wendy it's great to re-discover Sparks after 20 years, thanks to stumbling over a copy of Plagiarism.
Name: Miro Hi Sparks !
Name: Monoclodon Votre site est génial pour qui adore les Gais Lurons, il fait de véritables étincelles. Il est beaucoup mieux et plus mieux quéque que le site officiel.
Name: Loes Martens It was a brillant show in Cologne and thank you for the signing on the button and for the chiquita (never say banana).
Name: marc van moorsel I've been in cologne yesterday It was really a marvoulus concert
Name: Karcani What am i supposed to do with abc
Name: Sean Wow, I haven't heard any songs from this group in a long time. I don't think any radio stations here are playing their music.
Name: hazze Hello everybody!
Name: John Lyman Thanks for the years of fun. Sparks helped me through puberty in the 70's. Right!
Name: Ian Beach Oooh! like the groovy restyling you sexy dutch boys!
Name: Miro I am fun of Sparks from Slovakia.Whole
Name: Adam Would like to hear from Sparks fans around the world, been a fan since I was 6 (1973) fav. songs Girl from Germany, Fletcher Honarama & Madonna. also into Happy Mondays and Brighton & Hove Albion
Name: marc van moorsel it'sallready been a long time ago
Name: Frédéric VION I'm happy to have find this site full of informations and many details. I wish to see (once more) the Mael Bros. sparkling PARIS ! ... See ya.
Name: Loes Martens Hello dutch fans
Name: M van Moorsel again i forgot to ask how is life with the mael bros
Name: marc van moorsel I eat drink sleep and even f... with sparks
Name: anthony i want to hear from girls who are
Name: Nigel Harmer In the december issue of what dvd there is a review of sparks:live in london
Name: BJ After watching the video of "Velvet Goldmine" I started playing some of my favorite cassette tapes from the mid 70s again after years of not listening to them. Sparks was always one of my favorite groups. Their lyrics seemed so intelligent and far above the normal routine rock lyrics of love and girls.
Name: Pierre-Jean Verhaeghe Firt of all I don't want to be in everybody'stupid comment but I would like to see the Sparks in concert in Germany the 10 /12/2000 for my birthday ( I known you dont care...). I have tried on the www.ticketworld.de site but I don't speak german. Is there any phone number wich it will be possible to use from belgium to make any reservation? Otherwise this site is great. Thank you in avdance in you can e-mail me some informations. P-J
Name: bob kerstein years ago (1973-1974) i used to be a roadie for sparks. i just wanted to say hi to ron and russ.
Name: Rob Brilliant London gig but what was the
Name: Steve Peer Just checking in as I saw some T. Rex stuff in Golmine and got here by mistake. Very informative and great looking site. If Sparks need a drummer or support band, please give me ring.
Name: Magnus Rothén It was a big surprise to see such
Name: Steven Pope I've been a HUGE SPARKS FAN since hearing "Love Scenes" in an obscure ALABAMA Library mid 80's! A former DJ fiend while I spun in NASHVILLE obtained a white label 12" copy of "Now that I own the BBC" and I can't seem to find it ANYWHERE!!! If ANYONE has a copy of this---Send me information on how to obtain it. I'll let you sing your way if you do!
Name: Brad VanStone Since I first discovered Sparks one night when I was 18- (I'm now 44)- watching Don Kirschners Rock Concerts on TV-I was immediately caught by the Mael brothers lyrics and melodies and have been along for the ride ever since.
Name: Pierre-Jean Verhaeghe No time for watching everything but very good firt impression.As I always said : il y a trois sortes d'hommes les vivants les morts et ceux qui aiment les sparks.
Name: Patrice GUILLON Sparks are one of the greatest groups ever .
Name: Kate Lines I'm pleased i've found your website, finally, sparks albums will no longer be as hard to find, great website, Russell you sure do look much better than you did in the 70's, I heard your interview on BBC Radio 2 when you were in England and i'm pleased your still making songs, Keep up the good work, i'm sure you will. All the best Kate xxxx.
Name: Kate Lines I'm pleased i've found your website, finally, sparks albums will no longer be as hard to find, great website, Russell you sure do look much better than you did in the 70's, I heard your interview on BBC Radio 2 when you were in England and i'm pleased your still making songs, Keep up the good work, i'm sure you will. All the best Kate xxxx.
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From: NJ USA
Site: CDRSM
Time: 2-20-03 Afternoon
http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/6684
From: New York, USA
Site: aint got a one
Time: 1 pm, Feb 20, 2003
[url]http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/6684[/url]
on live now (Feb.20,2003) but also archived. This is a 3-hr show on WFMU listener-supported radio in New Jersey USA. with only Sparks music, and brief discussion about why no one in US knows about Sparks!
enjoy
From: sheffield uk
Site: dont have1
Time: 17-2-03 9.45pm
From: HULL ENGLAND
Site: MUSICMAN
Time: 14/02/03 1.20AM
From: Tyler Evil
Site: adfasdf
Time: asf875:7
From: Ontario, Canada
Site: none
Time: Sat Feb 8 5:11PM
From: Minneapolis Minnesota
Site: Have No Web Site To Speak Of
Time: 02/02/03
The Midi songs show how simple the songs are.
I find with Sparks at 1st I don't like the song, it almost sounds too stupid to listen to. But then they twist it on you, all the sudden your humming along tapping your foot.
Marching Band Music comes to mind, I want to March around Singing Amature Hour!
Who would even think to write a song like " It Ain't 1918 " ?
Great site for us Sparks fans.
thanks!
From: Sweden
Site: www.melodic.net
Time: 2003-01-29 : 20:40
Check out the new interview with Russel
on melodic.net
"The rhythm thief has got it and you´ll
never get it back"
From: Finland
Site: none
Time: 1/25/03 22.42
I'll check their albums.
From: Iran ( Not IRAQ )
Site: birkhal
Time: 23 jan 2003
Just wanna say this band changes my vision to writing lyrics and composing .
they are great , in music and lyric.
and this web site is wonderful.
god bless internet for sharing mp3 , cuz without it idont know if i ever have a chance to know this band or not.
From: North Providence, R.I. USA
Site: none
Time: Jan. 23, 2003 6:48 pm
-Mike
From: Sweden
Site: www.melodic.net
Time: 030121-12.30
all you need to know about this classic
band.
Fantastic work!
I had a wonderful time surfing around it
and singing Happy hunting ground the
same time!
From: cumbernauld , scotland
Site: fast and furious
Time: 1/21/03 - 01.30
From: Chicago
Site: none
Time: 1/19/03 - 7pm
From: france
Site: no site
Time: 9. 57 dimanche 19 janvier
From: Maui Platform B oil rig, New Zealand.
Site: don't have one
Time: Sunday 12 Jan 2003, 2306hrs
From: India
Site: none
Time: 12.31 ist
From: Russia
Site: --------
Time: 1:18 am
From: Teddington ENGLAND
Site: ?????
Time: EARLY EVENING 28TH OCTOBER
From: u.s.
Site: none
Time: 1pm
thanks.
From: liverpool/uk
Site: none
Time: 24/10/02........14;24
From: yukon oklahoma usa
Site: www.thecandyguns.com
Time: 10-23-02 8:45pm
anyway,thanks guys for all the wonderful music and great memories,you'll always have a fan in me. jerry murphy
From: Brighton England
Site: na
Time: 22 oct
gotta admit enjoyed the second half more but the lone dancer was quality.
was it my imagination or did they play the 1970 World cup song!? (or was it suburban homeboy?) fan since '73
(i'm only 35) look forward to hearing from anyone.
From: St. Petersburg, Russia
Site: Sparks
Time: 23rd of October 2002 (my birthday). 13:20
Stay tuned!
All the best.
P.S. Loved new background of fanmael site!
From: Heaven
Site: Winston was here
Time: 22 October
From: uk
Site: none
Time: 24th may 19:30ish
From: Wiesbaden/Germany
Site: -------
Time: Wiesbaden, Sa. 19.Mai 2001
Susanne
From: Paris, France
Site: none
Time: May 17th, 2001 - 16:30
Two questions :
- why haven't Sparks toured in France during their last tour ?
- is the picture of your Sparks concert in London dvd awful to ?
Thank you !!!
From: Pennsylvania, USA
Site: VisualPurple home page
Time: you are silly
I came here looking for the lyrics to 'Looks'
R&R Are amazing - namaste
From: sweden
Site: none
Time: 23:40
I have a question.
Ron is he married/ divorced? Any children?
Russel, what a bout him, same questions?
WONDER BOY...
From: Ontario, Canada
Site: Grave Times
Time: 8:29 pm 12 seconds
(Sorry...slight temper tantrum)
This site is much better than the official
website. That is my humble opinion.
Once done with this site, please visit
my Sparks site at http://www.geocities.com/ronandrussellmael
BUT only after you are done with this site.
I mean it. :P
From: Uranus
Site: Don't think there is one......must look at that.inot it.
Time: 11.5.01
From: ealing london
Site: none
Time: 1303 21/04/01
From: England
Site: none
Time: 19/4/01 4pm
just found your brilliant site !
Thanks guys, I now know some of the lyrics I could NEVER suss out !
Fan since '76 (now 32 years old !)
xxxxxxxxx
From: BELGIUM
Site: ***
Time: 14/04/2001
Now, i'm really interested to hear the first demo "a woofer..". How is it possible ? Can you explain it to me, please, jean-paul.
ps : Great web site !!! If you are interested, i must have the original picture of the single vynil "get crazy" in my archives..
From: Coatbridge, Scotland
Site: zilch
Time: 12 April 2001, 0050hrs
From: Oxford, England
Site: N/A
Time: Wednesday April 11th 8.15pm
From: Edinburgh, Scotland
Site: None
Time: 28 March 01 11:35pm
I then saw a TV advert for a CD which made me sure. So, naturally, I bought it.
The track is called Muzak by an artist called Trisco and the sleeve notes confirm that he (or they) have sampled Tryouts For The Human Race. It features on a CD called Clubbed which is mixed by Judge Jules.
When you listen to the track you can also clearly hear a small sample from My Other Voice and possible also La Dolce Vita.
Has anyone else heard this or have any further information about the artist /DJ?
From: St. Louis, MO
Site: na
Time: 3/23/01 @REMOVETHISPART2REDUCESPAM 3:00PM
Hello...can anyone help me with the name/songs of a cool Sparks CD which I strangely heard playing by the sound check guys at a local (Lloyd Cole) concert here in St. Louis....the songs are very electronic, cool 'blade runner like' instrumentals. No voices. The color of the actual CD I believe was green and I want to say that I caught a glance of the word "up" on the disc? I think there was a drawing of a little lightning bolt on it as well. If you can help with the name or title of this particular disk, I would be very happy!
(I hope this doesn't fall into your stupid questions list)
From a new Sparks fan,
thanks
From: Germany
Site: no
Time: 22.03.2001
Concerto in Koch Minor is out now !!
And the Song is "Wunderbar ".
All the best
Peter
From: Salford
Site: none
Time: 2am
I really think they missed a chance to kick start things
From: born and grew up in Liverpoolu.k. in Italy 10 years
Site: none
Time: 17-3-2001St.patricks night 21.00
From: Pays bass
Site: none
Time: 17-03-01 18.40
And to Carl and Stef Hello guys keep in touch.
Bye bye
arc
From: Cleveland, OH
Site: NA
Time: 3/16/2001
years ago. Proceeded to purchase everything
before/after that. These guys are genuine genius'.
Its just that the rest of the world doesn't
know it. Probably a good thing for us Sparkophiles.
I would like to entertain Russ and Ron
in a notion that I have had for some time.
Thier tunes are made for the stage. No, I
am not one of those kinda' guys. But I do
appreciate the fact that you can come
away from a Sparks show hummin' the tunes.
Rare these days. I have put together
a set of scripts that utilize the Mael
Brothers tunes. These tunes were made
for the stage. Is there anyway that you
can convey this message to the boys?
I await your response and remain...
With,
Best Regards,
Garyb
From: l.a.
Site: 70's invasion
Time: ?
From: USA
Site: Davy O'List - My River
Time: 3/1/02 8:00 AM
From: Norway
Site: no website, ok?!
Time: 2601012202
With all the recent activity from the band, I hope you'll keep up the great work!!
Thanks a lot,
Oystein
From: Thailand/England
Site: None
Time: 16/1/2001 8:45 p.m.
C. Black
From: netherlands
Site: none
Time: 15.55 15/01/01
het is alweer lang geleden dat we iets van elkaar hebben gehoord
hoe is het er mee ik hoop iedereen is happy.
Weet iemand hoe het brandenburg concert was lijkt me te gek om te zien.
Goed ik hoor het wel
nou all the best en well keep in touch
marc
From: Malta
Site: No Website
Time: 08/01/01 18:53
Ruud, I think you had to send me some bootlegs. Do you remember?
Bye and many thanks.
From: san diego,ca
Site: na
Time: na
i do not have a computer but can find me in the phone book.
From: The Netherlands
Site: Papa's International Trading Place
Time: 6 Jan, 14.00 hrs
From: holland
Site: none
Time: 14/18/00
Did you allready have a nice new year ?
I hope everything was in order.
Ive not don't hasitate to call me.
Kind regards
marc
From: Ontario, Canada
Site: n/a
Time: 01-03-01
Ciao -
From: kent. england
Site: n/a
Time: 03/01/2001
From: my mother
Site: 3,lirjem,
Time: w;k wjriuf2
From: Nottingham, England
Site: n/a
Time: 1-1-2001
My verdict: Absolutely fantastic!!
From: St. Petersburg, Russia
Site: N/A
Time: 4.40 PM
I wish you all the best for New Year/Century/Millennium!
Many happy returns of the day
REGARDS
From: Leeds UK
Site: None
Time: 10.09am Thurs.28-12-2000
Watch out for my book in 2002!
From: Heerlen, Holland
Site: none
Time: 24-12-2000 19.29
From: holland
Site: none
Time: 21/12/00 16:13
and asspecialy to Carl and Stef for Introducing me in
to the marvoulus world and work of Sparks.
I wish everybody a great and healty
New SPARKS year.
And hope i will see the boys life again in europe in 2001
Best regards
marc
From: originally Tauranga, New Zealand; now Sydney Australia
Site: n/a
Time: 11.40am Thursday 21 December 2000
Their old tracks are as good as ever, and I'll go to their concert in Sydney, Jan 2001
From: Slovakia
Site: I do not have
Time: 18 December 2000
I visited your concert in Munchen 15 Dec
2000. You are Nr. 1 !
Sparks - thank you !
Tamara - thank you for souvenir for my
8 years son
Regards
Miro
From: France
Site: michel.roman.free.fr
Time: 16/12/2000 à 19h
J'ai entendu parlé d'une compil nommé "French Pineapple" avec plus de 20 titres. Qu'en est-il ?
Que pensez-vous de mon anglais, il est parfait is 'nt it
From: Heerlen, Holland
Site: none
Time: tuesday 12-12-2000 19.04
From: holland
Site: none
Time: 11/12/00 15.41
i cant understand that a band that's so fantastic plays in a small
theater like this. But anyway keep me informed for the coming concerts
anywhere.
In my family i sung do.re.me i've got a cold (ACHOO)
I THINK I'M GOING TO DRIVE A BULLET TRAIN perhaps than i got angst in my pants
and will i arrive by the angels so that i turned my back on mother's earth
Best song ever recorded : lost and found
i'm not and all the others i gues
kind regards to all the fans in the world
From: From my mum's womb
Site: n/a
Time: n/a
Very catchy
From: California
Site: none
Time: 9:00 am
From: sweden
Site: none
Time: 2000.12.06
What happening with the mobile-phones tunes?
I want to have it for my Ericsson 868.
Please, help me!!!!
Thank´s for your cooperacion?
Ni som är svenska fans och läser detta,maila gärna, ang mobiljinglar av sparkslåtar????
From: I came from my mom but live near Seattle now
Site: Espresso Web and Graphics
Time: Huh?
From: Nottingham, England
Site: n/a
Time: 4/12/2000
Keep up the good work.
From: Slovakia
Site: i do not have
Time: 4 dec 2000
my family inc. 2 children /8+14 years/
are going to visit your concert in Munchen. I hope that to go there 6 hours by car and 6 hours back will not be wasted time.I wish you everithing best
Miro
From: LONDON
Site: #
Time: Dec 3 2000
Mail me on any subject
HAPPY CHRISTMAS
From: holland
Site: none
Time: 20.51 saterday 2/12/2000
but by this message i want to thank
Carl for calling me for the cologne concert on the 10th of dec
i will be ther and thanks as well for sending me the marvoulus albums of JET and amateur hour.Carl ( thanks) i meet you in germany.
To loes Martens glad to hear your a sparks fan as well call me and we talk abouth the guys i think all the dutch fans should orgenize a sparks day or week or even a year.
I think it would be really nice.
all the fans over the world lets keep in touch
From: Draveil (FRANCE)
Site:
Time: 30 nov. 2000 22.15
From: Holland
Site: none
Time: 22-11-2000
I live in Holland and I have to make contact on PC With fans of Holland.Never will see them!(do they still excist?)
Sparks: Will see you in Cologne, I will have a cardigan on wich Russell would think it is his one.
From: Holland
Site: none
Time: 16/11/2000 15.44
and will we ever here dinky diamond,martin fischer
adrian.and earl mankey again.
Does the mr martin fanclub in England still ecsist
or is there also a dutch fan club (i dont think so)
Ive anyone of the fans would be kind enough to explain me
how the BUY/sale or Trade site works i would be very pleased.
write or call to marc van moorsel Pr Mauritsplein6
5171 EL Kaatsheuvel (hometown of the Efteling) tel 0031(0)416-281212
Anything of sparks is welcome.
I did discoverd this marvoulus site today Terific! i think i will buy
meself internet today then i will be here everyday.
keep up and i will check out later.
kind regards
From: holland
Site: none
Time: 16/11/2000 14.38
i'm probbable the only fan of sparks in this bloody country
i'm sorry guys.
please come to holland and i will be there.
keep up the good work.
From: england
Site: not known
Time: 16 nov 2000
into sparks. the best band ever
From: Dagenham Englnd
Site: ditto
Time: 11/11/00 1.00
gets a respectable 4 out of 5 and an excellent review as well
From: earth
Site: none
Time: the top of the hour
It seems like the group Oingo Bongo wrote similar type sounds in the mid to late 80s...so Sparks was ahead of everything. Maybe too far ahead as so few people seemed to ever appreciate them or know who they are now. I still recall going to see them in concert in Chicago once when they were the opening act for Patti Smith and leaving as she started playing...the ushers at the door where so surprised we were leaving then that they asked us about it and we said we were only there for Sparks and could care less about stupid old Patti Smith.
From: Belgium
Site: www.infonie.be
Time: 4/11/2000 6.00A.M
From: L.A.
Site: Bob.com
Time: 11/1/00
rock and roll, it's a bitch but the kids love it!
later,
bob
From: Birmingham.England
Site: burningbuddhists.com (coming soon !)
Time: 30.10.00. 10.15
German childrens choir tape played at
the start ? Where can I get it from ?
(or a signed pin-up of Tammy Glover
for that matter ?). I hear Charlie
Parker too !
From: Maine
Site: puzzlemonkey.com
Time: 10:30am EST
Steve......Puzzle Monkey
From: Sweden
Site: none
Time: 00-10-26 20:01
cool places as this site.
Im really in the swing here in heaven
to go surfing and see the best
group ever!!
Sparks is my ignition here in life!!
From: Atlanta, GA
Site: PopePublicity
Time: October 22, 2000 1AM
KISS ME QUICK and DANCE GODDAMNIT!!
From: Cincinnati
Site: Not applicable
Time: 10-19-00 10:30 am
From: Belgium
Site: www.infonie.be
Time: 18/10/2000 8.30P.M.
Pierre-Jean
From: Lyon ( France )
Site: Sheila International
Time: October 17th Lyon
their records blend creativity , clever lyrics
and tuneful melodies . I've been listening
to them since 1974 ( I am 41 ) . other musical interests
Lynsey De PAUL , Sheila (once B Devotion ), Propaganda .
I long for live dates from SPARKS in France .
From: England
Site: haven't got one
Time: 10:22pm
p.s oh by the way love you Russell.
From: England
Site: haven't got one
Time: 10:22pm
p.s oh by the way love you Russell.
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