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Topic: The prequel years 1966-1971 |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 10
Views: 1626
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Forum: General Sparks Discussion Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 1:19 pm Subject: The prequel years 1966-1971 |
Excellent work Ruud.
In the photo of Russell and Earle in between the notes on 'Johnny's Adventure' and 'Roger', is that Ron in the background? |
Topic: Sparks 1969 to 1979 On Track |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 13
Views: 1988
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Forum: General Sparks Discussion Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2024 1:59 pm Subject: Sparks 1969 to 1979 On Track |
For those who don't know, there is a new book 'Sparks 1969 to 1979 On Track' due to be published on 26th January 2024 by Wymer Publishing.
https://www.wymeruk.co.uk/webshop/books/pop/sparks/sparks- ... |
Topic: SPARKS - Record Store Day Black Friday |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 6
Views: 2541
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Forum: Music Only Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:23 pm Subject: SPARKS - Record Store Day Black Friday |
The long awaited release of the 'Live At The Record Plant 1974' LP will (fingers crossed) finally be released on 25th November as part of 'Record Store Day - Black Friday'. |
Topic: Album Club - Sparks catalogue reviewed over 24 weeks (2023) |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 578
Views: 201322
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Forum: Music Only Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 12:58 pm Subject: Album Club - Sparks catalogue reviewed over 24 weeks (2023) |
Yes, in a 7th April 1979 interview for NME.
'The Charm-O-Meter Hits Record Low'
scroll to the bottom of the page.
https://www.fanmael.nl/selected-articles/selected-articles-1970-s |
Topic: Album Club - Sparks catalogue reviewed over 24 weeks (2023) |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 578
Views: 201322
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Forum: Music Only Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2023 6:06 am Subject: Album Club - Sparks catalogue reviewed over 24 weeks (2023) |
Found it Alex. It was in 'Smash Hits' issue dated 24th January 1980, interview titled 'Tryouts For The Human Race (Part Two)'
Russell: 'Giorgio is crazy. He spent about a week in the studio with us ... |
Topic: Album Club - Sparks catalogue reviewed over 24 weeks (2023) |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 578
Views: 201322
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Forum: Music Only Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2023 5:23 pm Subject: Album Club - Sparks catalogue reviewed over 24 weeks (2023) |
Mack didn't produce this album Alex, it was Moroder and Harold Faltermeyer. Or rather, just Faltermeyer apparently. |
Topic: Album Club - Sparks catalogue reviewed over 24 weeks (2023) |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 578
Views: 201322
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Forum: Music Only Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 5:05 pm Subject: Album Club - Sparks catalogue reviewed over 24 weeks (2023) |
Seems it was a mastering error. The previous 'Island Masters' issue has the correct fade out. |
Topic: Album Club - Sparks catalogue reviewed over 24 weeks (2023) |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 578
Views: 201322
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Forum: Music Only Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:21 pm Subject: Album Club - Sparks catalogue reviewed over 24 weeks (2023) |
Should be pointed out that none of the bonus tracks on the CD have anything to do with 'Big Beat'. Four are out-takes from 'Indiscreet', 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' was from the initial session with Ru ... |
Topic: I wanna hold your hand |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 14
Views: 24197
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Forum: Q&A Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2023 11:42 am Subject: I wanna hold your hand |
I idea to cover this song came from the Mael's, as was the the idea to use Rupert Holmes as producer. It was supposed to be a Russell duet with Marianne Faithfull. She apparently pulled of the session ... |
Topic: London Roundhouse ticket for sale |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 5
Views: 2373
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Forum: Sparks Live Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2022 3:43 pm Subject: London Roundhouse ticket for sale |
I received an e-mail from AXS today with the following:
Dear customer,
We’re getting in touch regarding your upcoming Sparks show.
In order to protect the band, the crew, and you the fan; Sparks ... |
Topic: London Roundhouse ticket for sale |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 5
Views: 2373
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Forum: Sparks Live Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2022 8:58 am Subject: London Roundhouse ticket for sale |
As a result of a combination of railway engineering works and Sparks requesting all attendees to wear faces masks at the venue, I now have one ticket for the Roundhouse show for sale. If anybody is in ... |
Topic: October tour dates |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 17
Views: 16804
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Forum: Sparks Live Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 11:01 am Subject: October tour dates |
What's the point of having a pre-sale code if the site won't let me get a ticket. That's the whole point!! |
Topic: October tour dates |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 17
Views: 16804
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Forum: Sparks Live Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 10:05 am Subject: October tour dates |
I got on the site at 9.04 (with my code) - went to get my ticket. None available. So I refreshed the page and three attempts later I was in. However, as I didn't have an account with them I was preven ... |
Topic: Shepherd's Bush Ticket For Sale |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 1
Views: 6281
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Forum: Sparks Live Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 1:56 pm Subject: Shepherd's Bush Ticket For Sale |
Still available until tomorrow morning as I would need post it for next day delivery. |
Topic: Shepherd's Bush Ticket For Sale |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 1
Views: 6281
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Forum: Sparks Live Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 1:48 pm Subject: Shepherd's Bush Ticket For Sale |
I have a ticket for Shepherd's Bush Empire on Wednesday 27th for sale. If you are interested please send me a PM before next Friday (15th) as I am away for a week.
Thanks. |
Topic: Sparks in session at The Record Plant, Hollywood 1974 |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 2
Views: 6142
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Forum: Sparks Live Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2015 1:49 pm Subject: Sparks in session at The Record Plant, Hollywood 1974 |
see Music Only section of the site for an update. |
Topic: Sparks in session at The Record Plant, Hollywood 1974 |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 2
Views: 6142
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Forum: Sparks Live Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 1:57 pm Subject: Sparks in session at The Record Plant, Hollywood 1974 |
94.7 FM KMET 'Saturday Night At The Concert'
This is the full version of the broadcast that was released as the 'One And a Half Nelson' bootleg and has an extra track 'Amateur Hour' at the end. Some ... |
Topic: Half Nelson and Alice Cooper |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 1
Views: 4527
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Forum: Sparks Live Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 7:18 pm Subject: Half Nelson and Alice Cooper |
According to the Alice Cooper web site SickthingsUK, the gig was the Homecoming Dance at UCLA Ackerman Union Grand Ballroom on 20th November 1970. Alice Cooper were supported by Bones, Christopher Mil ... |
Topic: See Tickets |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 18
Views: 17078
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Forum: Sparks Live Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 10:47 am Subject: See Tickets |
Just received an e-mail at 15.40 to say that my ticket has been dispatched. About chuffing time! |
Topic: news and input |
leslie hanagan
Replies: 14
Views: 23885
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Forum: Official Announcements Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:41 am Subject: news and input |
On the subject of the newsletter, has anyone received a printed version of it? I got a copy via e-mail which (and I apologise if this sounds like moaning) is not what I paid for. |
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