Has anybody else noticed that his keyboard says 'Ronald' instead of 'Roland' ? Absolutely fantastic.
@annabackman3028
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, some years ago... I don't know for how long time he's been doing that, but at least for 30 years!
@markhammer643
3 жыл бұрын
Some folks have chopped and shuffled the "Marshall" name on their amplifiers to say "Mallarsh".
@parnilismedia9287
3 жыл бұрын
@@annabackman3028 Has been at it since the 1970s. It's such a Ron Mael joke--do a tiny understated thing for nearly 50 years and just wait for people to notice it .
@t8283287
3 жыл бұрын
Easily pleased!
@billnetherlands
2 жыл бұрын
I think you see him tape it on in the doc too.
@neilgutteridge6405
3 жыл бұрын
They are obviously capable of making time stand still.........what an absolutely electrifying performance......i'm gobsmacked.
@tonberrykinged
2 жыл бұрын
So many artists bomb trying to perform live on the One Show because the acoustics aren't great. Somehow Sparks are the exception. Then again, aren't they always..?
@gingerfellah5665
8 ай бұрын
I watched this when it was broadcast, I was blown away my husband sneered. I divorced him. Not saying because of not appreciating Sparks but it contributed.
@thegarden5798
6 жыл бұрын
So many of us complain about being too old to do stuff ... Look at those two ... We are never to old to anything.
@annabackman3028
4 жыл бұрын
Even more now! (October -19) Releasing: Anniversary album of 'Gratious Sax and Senseless Violins' with a lot of extra yummy for Sparks lovers 💖 A "best of" 'Past Tense', also loads of extra material available. www.allsparks.com Upon that a new album and a movie musical, 'Annette', is right now filmed, both music, plot and manuscripts by Sparks (Brothers Ron and Russell Mael), staring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard. These gentlemen were born 1945 and 1948....😲 💖💖💖💖💖
@pawelcherrywisniewski6456
3 жыл бұрын
Never too old to rock&roll...😁
@oliviavaldez6574
2 жыл бұрын
Please tell the Hospitals that!😎✌️ 🎸💙
@jeanmichellelaurent
7 ай бұрын
Even though they are both in their late 70s they both look as young and spry as ever, I really want to know their skincare routine
@jantuijp
3 ай бұрын
@@jeanmichellelaurent I think it involves a lot of touring around the world. 😏
@spd1969
2 жыл бұрын
They are fantastic. My kind of humour when interviewed. Great sound, Russell has a brilliant voice and Ron is just Ron. Keep going guys.
@richardmorton4762
2 жыл бұрын
This Town.... , Armature Hour, Barbacute. are absolute classes from their early days. Ron freaked me out when I first saw them on Top Of The Pops though 😱😂
@spencer_abrams
3 жыл бұрын
"he might be a better songwriter than i am, but i'm a better walker." greatest.
@dominicaaaaa5547
7 жыл бұрын
a brilliant performance how many singers could still sing this song over 40 years later haha :P
@waltersobchak926
7 жыл бұрын
Dominic Foxx exactly, greatest vocalist ever
@charlesdunfield3715
5 жыл бұрын
@Charlie Brown.............And sound just as brilliant
@stuartpotterton6701
5 жыл бұрын
1
@velmad3091
4 жыл бұрын
I was thump up 100 😁 I agree they are amazing💕
@closertotheheart
3 жыл бұрын
I left this exact comment on another performance of this song from the same year haha. I've never heard anyone else's voice holding up the same way.
@garyoshea2171
2 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest riffs of all time.
@kennethduchnowski
4 жыл бұрын
One word "wow". Timeless song. Killer performance and great band.
@pauleyles9536
Жыл бұрын
Hiya m8. The Sparks track. This town an't big enough 4 the both of us. Reminds me of a certain female Portsmouth Police officer. IE Caroline Barton. Or as I have nicknamed her. Officer Ferguson. Ather Prisoner Cell Block H.
@Fonzy-zg6un
2 ай бұрын
This song is still amazing...and its over 50 years ago since I first heard as a teenager...his voice is still perfect for the song!
@sicks6six
5 жыл бұрын
Over 70 years old and still electrifying. I was still in high school when I first heard this.
@marianpower6711
Жыл бұрын
Still brilliant aren't they.😍😍
@arshk3612
2 жыл бұрын
no 1 song in heaven.. i still have the cassette album - played to death in scout camp.. saw them last week .. fantastic..
@stevenbrown8857
11 ай бұрын
Bloody superb ... got into these two in the 80s 😊
@aliceborealis
6 жыл бұрын
I love that Sparks is still doing this and still able to do it sooooooo well!
@RandyFricke
4 жыл бұрын
You cannot be in a bad mood listening to Sparks.
@annabackman3028
4 жыл бұрын
Especially not listening to 'Pineapple' or 'Gone With The Wind'!! 😁 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖
@DanBen07
7 жыл бұрын
One of the best moments of tv 2017
@sarabrown3821
6 жыл бұрын
yes i agree
@theartyyvonnemixedmediaart7259
7 жыл бұрын
Loved them back in seventies at school and didn’t feel such a weirdo lol!! Amazing vocals after forty yrs , and new album is brilliant. Heard it on radio six am deffo buying it. Clever to intertwine Edith Piaf new song in the old hit lol. 😍😍
@cliveedwards2958
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I loved them when I was back at school in the seventies..I was a punk but loved 'no 1 song in heaven' ..underrated disco classic..I remember they appeared in the film 'Rollercoaster' aswell which I thought was a great film
@petejones879
2 жыл бұрын
Loved this and them since 73 I think it was
@heytheregeorgeygirl
5 жыл бұрын
Still got a fantastic voice. Saw them in 1974 in Manchester.
@annabackman3028
4 жыл бұрын
Stockholm, June 16th, 2018. FLAWLESS! 😍
@valeriesoe
3 жыл бұрын
russell nailing those high notes after all these years. GOAT
@Denis-tg6jw
6 жыл бұрын
What a remarkable voice after all these years.
@shaggy63
2 жыл бұрын
Legends in the 70’s… and still going strong… this takes me right back to a happy time
@3798penisholder
6 жыл бұрын
Oh this is awesome. I will always love sparks. Had the most stupid smile on my face the whole video through.
@rw8733
5 жыл бұрын
Me too! ! 😂
@josephtravers777
4 жыл бұрын
@@rw8733 Me 3! I had no idea they were still at it after all these years. :)
@annabackman3028
4 жыл бұрын
@@josephtravers777, I rediscovered them about two-three years ago! What a great fun to botanize through everything they done since the seventies... 😁💖
@scousesonata
3 жыл бұрын
Puttin a silly smile my face since 1974!
@johnplant3178
5 жыл бұрын
Best performance on the one show , ever , even mother didn't want it to end .
@TheTony1959
12 күн бұрын
Brilliant band still going strong such a catchy song never grows old keep going sparks your a massive inspiration to the music world
@jamesbean2591
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant group..wonderful to see such great guys still playing great music so many years later....play on....
@iiiprogundergroundandexper7120
3 жыл бұрын
The more I listen to them, the more I love them!
@ZabljakLand
4 жыл бұрын
That break at 5:47, god damnit it's so good
@TheSimplygoodmusic
5 жыл бұрын
Not many legends left like these 2 now how amazing to be able to still see them live long live Sparks
@williamgrant2815
5 жыл бұрын
It certainly makes me feel old ive loved their music since 75
@annabackman3028
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah... I know 😰
@scousesonata
3 жыл бұрын
@@annabackman3028 Me 3
@rogermgrdichian886
2 жыл бұрын
Woah! Was not expecting that Edith Piaf chorus to be snuck in near the end! Very powerful.
@GERTee-oe9iz
Ай бұрын
True pioneers of electronic music,all round good guys.
@danielemeytre4010
3 жыл бұрын
No words. They are like... 70? Humour, art, perfect live exhibition with engagement and nonchalance at the same time. I love you, Sparks. I've discovered this band Just because on a night out i've set the radio on my favourite public radio, checked on internet the refrain... Boom.
@rodmclean2066
3 жыл бұрын
Tell me another band that could sound like that live after an interview and in a studio. True to the recording.... no BETTER. At their ages and after 40 yrs they are a true force of nature. That song simply KILLS.
@Katehowe3010
2 жыл бұрын
Not many, but Queen with Freddie would have no problem!
@neilgoodwin1046
Жыл бұрын
Got myself reacquainted with their music 3 months ago. Hid I’m enjoying the old and new stuff. Turn your back on Mother Earth is an absolute classic.
@jazzmindouglas3178
6 жыл бұрын
Still got the lovely voice.really hits the high notes.perfect
@johnhaley6489
7 жыл бұрын
Ron and Russell Mael. Just the best POP music EVER.
@girlfromgermany
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic how they switch from one song to the other and back! That was really very surprising. Brilliant!!
@girlfromgermany
4 жыл бұрын
@@flimbar Well ,I'd really like to know who had the idea at first, Ron or Russell? :-D
@per-axelstenstrom1886
3 жыл бұрын
You have been with me since I was a teenager - I just love your music - thanks for all these years - a 64 year old fan in Sweden!!!
@Knufflebeest
6 жыл бұрын
Thought it was a bit rude mentioning Ron's age! As far as I'm concerned Ron & Russell are ageless and timeless guys! Love them both
@eastend59
5 жыл бұрын
I agree. I bet they don't ask all their guests their age. It is irrelevant. Sparks 4ever!!!!
@brunotardat4286
5 жыл бұрын
Crappy age-shaming if you ask me.
@ExcessiveSpareTime
5 жыл бұрын
It's still impressive, though, the only other band I know of that's been at it this long, to this age, just lost their penultimate founding member to brain cancer.
@annabackman3028
4 жыл бұрын
@@ExcessiveSpareTime, or completely stagnated musically. If they ever renewed themselves.
@ExcessiveSpareTime
4 жыл бұрын
@@annabackman3028 Naw, the one guy who was still there when it all started still has it, and his current bandmates are all damn fine musicians in their own rights.
@velmad3091
4 жыл бұрын
Ron and Russell has it all . Awesome voice/music now and then. They are talented so nice true gentlemen polite, a great sense of humor and so good looking past and present omg 💜💜💜💜 I love them
@RedMcc
2 жыл бұрын
LOVED Sparks back in the 80s (and Now). Most folks have no idea the extent of their influence. If you know, you know
@scottallison9659
3 жыл бұрын
One of the finest bands ever!! 🎤🥁🎸🥰
@mickclitheroe8585
4 жыл бұрын
These guys cheer me up ! Long live Sparks
@lovewalruss
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic stuff. Great band. Makes me smile and fabulous singing and performance art!
@andrewwhelan8004
2 жыл бұрын
I was ten when this town came out always loved this sort of music
@100Ref
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing... love 'em!
@alexhollins5830
3 жыл бұрын
They were punk, new wave and post punk years before those labels were ever mentioned. You could throw in indie, indie rock and indie pop as well. A very, very important band.
@martinwedge7732
4 жыл бұрын
Never turn your back on Sparks....because you might miss the wonderful thing they will do next!!!
@philexile0
Ай бұрын
Love Sparks! Saw them in Toronto last year - fantastic!
@simonrowe2348
5 жыл бұрын
A classic and always will be..sparks are amazing..what a performance.puts today's artists to shame .what a band.cant get enough of this song.. permanently on repeat.
@robertgarrett4046
2 жыл бұрын
When Sparks performed this track , This town ain't big enough for the both of us in 2017 , it sounded like it was being performed back in the [ 70's ] EXCELLENT . ROB.
@dav1mic
7 жыл бұрын
better than groups of today. well done
@stevegarner1113
3 жыл бұрын
But they are a group of today...
@dachshund_gaming
3 жыл бұрын
the beetles
@londoner752
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic performance.
@martinfitzgerald1605
5 жыл бұрын
Talk of the playground 'This town....' plus the Mael bros. Absolutely 'kin superb💕
@Metalkidfilo
3 жыл бұрын
I mean, this is INCREDIBLE!
@Louisejames23
2 жыл бұрын
Love these guys, looking forward to seeing them next year.. finally! 👍👌😬❤️
@dukedepommefrites8779
4 жыл бұрын
Love the cool dry humour.
@reynaldpauchet4871
4 жыл бұрын
Comprend pas que qu ils sont peu connus en France Cette chanson je l ai découverte en 73 J ai toujours aimé ce qu ils faisaient Bravo belle performance sont plus tout jeunes
@ianfreeman7817
7 ай бұрын
Ils sont magnifique!
@clivemason-ms8ju
Жыл бұрын
Great performance from the boys. Makes me nostalgic for a time when music was fun and diverse.
@tonyjedioftheforest1364
3 жыл бұрын
Still brilliant after all these years. I saw them on Top of the Pops in the 1970’s and nearly split my sides laughing. True showmen and simply legends.
@danielbehrend3683
7 жыл бұрын
So good. Still writing great songs. Love them.
@annabackman3028
4 жыл бұрын
Songs, musical movie, touring, new album, anniversary release (Gratious sax and Senseless Violins), a best of 'Past Tense"... All at the same time! (Not the touring, but believe me, it will come! 😁)
@AquaMenTonyM
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I've seen them many times in the 70's and 80's in Los Angeles, CA. Thanks for sharing this.
@martinkulkarni3569
2 жыл бұрын
Russell’s voice at his age is up there with the greatest ever vocalist at the same age, Jon Anderson!
@dodibenabba525
Ай бұрын
What a performance at the end!! Absolute legends! His voice is every bit as good as ever!! This is fantastic, have you ever seen Matt Lucas happier?? 😂
@gordonpotts196
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing
@stevegarrod6078
6 жыл бұрын
Wow! I remember buying the single when it first came out! Great stuff....
@jodeskid
25 күн бұрын
Brilliant song, however I can't watch this without smiling and thinking of Vic n Bob. It started as Vic n Bob doing Sparks and now it's Sparks doing Vic n Bob.
@HermanSays
2 жыл бұрын
I love how they incorporated the chorus of Edith Piaf as the middle eight.
@stefbaxter
Жыл бұрын
What a band...spectacular live
@nicoladouglas3270
6 жыл бұрын
Still got it after all these yrs! still sound as good!
@se9f282
4 жыл бұрын
I want what these guys are taking. Haven't aged, still creating, still sound great.
@sundromos9456
2 жыл бұрын
"Makin' art" is strong medicine. Infinity in a suitcase.
@MillieonaVespa
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing aren’t they just amazing ! …I danced around my house as a 10 year old to this song while watching top of the pops..man they still have it …that was great !
@joedavis1601
4 жыл бұрын
Holy heck! How can Russell's voice sound like it did 40 years ago?!? Especially in a song mostly sung in falsetto?? Listen to him singing compared to a contemporary like Paul McCartney. McCartney's voice has aged as voices do. Russell had to have made a deal with the devil because he's sounds freakin' incredible!
@girlfromgermany
4 жыл бұрын
Well, I'd like to know that too and Russell tries to explain it here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/ypek0JN-rn5kiGU But there isn't a real explanation except that his voice is simply unique and there's no other singer like him.
@nchcroy3877
3 жыл бұрын
You are right. I mean, compare his voice also with Geddy Lee formerly from Rush...
@jarom676
3 жыл бұрын
Even the amazing Andy Bell from Erasure struggles to do falsetto now these days and he’s nearly 20 years younger than these guys. Russell’s voice is still amazing. But Andy Bell overall has always had a more beautiful voice
@morkygorky
3 жыл бұрын
I saw them in concert in 2018 - and they were spectacularly energetic!! Last show on a long long world tour, and they delivered a show not many could do, go see them!!
@MiscellaneousDebris
2 жыл бұрын
It would have certainly helped that Russell Mael has always lived a very healthy life. Paul McCartney's lifetime of smoking probably hasn't done his voice any favours!
@jlsutton4819
6 жыл бұрын
Ron is beautiful i love him & sparks so much.
@petermirtitsch1235
4 жыл бұрын
I'm still so impressed that their songs haven't dated a bit.
@michaellavery4899
Жыл бұрын
I am 50 and have been aware of this band for about 40 years (This Town...) but only became aware of their true magnificence after seeing this appearance. True geniusesie's.
@joshuapocalypse
2 жыл бұрын
Great that they cut the new song in!
@marshalllucky
3 жыл бұрын
How Bloody Brilliant was that !!!
@mikecoats489
5 жыл бұрын
Love these guys, so original.
@julieirons2248
6 жыл бұрын
Just brilliant. A national treasure - so underrated!!
@RobertaFidora
2 жыл бұрын
The little models from the video on Ron’s keyboard 🥹
@anthonykelly2002
3 жыл бұрын
Such a great tune
@Geraint3000
4 ай бұрын
His voice is astonishing at 69 (?) - a truly exhausting song to sing.
@garyhardman8369
4 жыл бұрын
Bought it when it first came out. Amazing that they can still do it justice today.
@lalalaacc5020
6 жыл бұрын
I love these guys, their entire catalog is incredible
@redcoat4ever323
Жыл бұрын
These guys are amazing
@winny8420
3 жыл бұрын
These guys are fantastic and still going strong today
@markmoon8014
3 жыл бұрын
How could that performance possibly be any better? So great to see the Maels still absolutely killing it - at a combined age of what, 140? Bought Propaganda when I was a little kid, loved them ever since. Best albums? Thanks for asking! 1 Propaganda 2 Kimono 3 Indiscreet 4 Big Beat. Queen should feel out- Queened.
@skeptcho
6 жыл бұрын
They bring such happy memories, even better performers today.
@martinkulkarni3569
2 жыл бұрын
Living legends! Absolute genius!
@anthyoung3127
6 жыл бұрын
Seen sparks live last year in Newcastle, one of the best bands i have seen in along time
@martinkulkarni3569
2 жыл бұрын
My brothers were there. Sadly, I couldn’t go. We have loved them since the early seventies!
@MrHairyNeck
6 жыл бұрын
Great to see them looking great and in good humour.
@aldershot5100
3 ай бұрын
In 1974 at School ,we all did the Ron silly look
@greengekko-ps3hr
3 жыл бұрын
Beat the clock my all time favourite
@snakemanpete55
4 жыл бұрын
Still as sharp as they were 40 year's ago ...rock on sparks always loved ya
@Gill-Leeds
Жыл бұрын
What a class act, still sounding wonderful and still going strong. Long they may continue
@andele7938
4 жыл бұрын
wow what an incredible performance! I will always Love Sparks!
@marshalllucky
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome, still rockin after all these years :-)
@mikefellows3901
6 жыл бұрын
Simply superb ! Class lives through the decades and these guys are the proof !
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