Sparks - Edith Piaf (Said It Better Than Me) [Official Video]

The third single from the Sparks album Hippopotamus (2017).
Written, produced and performed by Ron Mael & Russell Mael - Sparks
Video credits:
Direction, design, story, cinematography, edit - Joseph Wallace
Animation - Joseph Wallace, Roos Mattaar, Aiden Whittam
Puppets - Roos Mattaar, Joseph Wallace
Sets - Aiden Whittam, Katrina Hood, Heather Colbert, Joseph Wallace, Roos Mattaar, Mary Murphy
Retouching - Milán Kopasz
Production Company - Cardel
Producers - Carla Mooney, Delwyn Mooney
Thanks - Simon Tytherleigh, John Wright, UWE, Dik Downey, James Hadrill, Dean Sudron, Nigel Wallace, Alice Saey
© BMG Rights Management Ltd (UK) 2017
www.allsparks.com

[@aaronzook9540]

I'm so grateful to have finally discovered this band. They're basically all I want to listen to now. And this video is gorgeous.

[@stephenl9473]

I'm 53 and just now getting sparks. I'm amazed at there brilliance

[@iansane3286]

I’m now 62. I found them in 1972 at age 13 .My favorites are the first 5 albums. Definitely have their own special style. Still listening today ❤️🙏

[@aaronzook9540]

@@iansane3286 I listen to Kimono My House and Propaganda over and over. They are timeless masterpieces. Also love the first two; I often play "Fletcher Honorama" as I drift off to sleep. The marvel is that I think I love their last four or five albums most of all. I can't think of a single group or artist who can boast such durable creativity over a long career, not even Sir Paul!

[@iansane3286]

@@aaronzook9540 they have certainly given us an amazing body of work which we can all pick and choose favorites and that even early Sparks have indeed weathered time and are still relevant to those that have an almost 50 history of listening to their unique sound. I’m so happy for Ron and Russell to have had an amazing year and they deserve it! I have tickets for April 2022 here in Toronto. The last time I saw them live was 1976. Patti Smith opened and it was an amazing gig for this then 17 year old.

[@chrisharquail6015]

@@stephenl9473 same. But I'm 51.

[@richardcochrane1966]

I had the great honour of interviewing Ron and Russell many years ago - charming, quietly spoken and humble, the brothers are legends of the music industry....

[@stevenbrown8857]

Must have been fantastic 😊

[@sergiyivanov4619]

Счастливчик. 👍🙂

[@starh4te]

I’m soooo jealous

[@markroberts2349]

25 albums, together musically for over fifty years. Inspired many new groups. Legends in their own right. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame why aren’t these in there. Many more years of music from Ron and Russell.

[@knust2329]

Screw the Hall. It's a joke.

[@philrob1978]

Spectacular. There really isn't any other word for it, and this is not hyperbole. They have absolutely EVERY right to be this good at this stage in their career. A furious pop stomper drenched in wit, melancholy and an insight on the world at large that most bands could only dream of. Because they are not SPARKS.

[@CSMuffin]

The Video: Wow! The Song: Wow! Thumbs up if you love Sparks! I've been a fan since 1974.

[@p00ktube]

I first randomly came across the "I Married Myself" video on youtube in 2009, I've been a fan ever since. Pretty interesting band.

[@hansholland5718]

The 12th of September, Berlin, Columbia Theater. DE-FI-NI-TE-LY!

[@nikostheodossou1675]

it stiks in the mind from its very first time!!!ok?

[@cockshield]

Been a fan since I saw them performing "get in the swing" on TOTP2 circa 2000. I'm also a big fan of your channel sir!

[@cardinalfangtoyou]

Me too!! A fan since 1974 - I gave up my 4th row center tickets because I couldn’t get off work back in 1975. I am going to get to see them tonight with my brother at the El Rey theatre!! I am so excited!!

[@bernieleigh669]

This isn't just a beautiful piece of music. It is equally a stunningly composed track by Sparks. They are that rare breed of musicians / composers. Quite remarkable.

[@annabackman3028]

They are ARTISTS! Painting with tones, notes and Russell's voice, creating piecies in the same class as Michelangelo! 💖

[@TimScottSuiGeneris]

This is a great song for a duo that has been in the business for close to fifty years, The Brothers Mael are awesome.

[@michaeloftaoism]

Hell. Fuckin. Yes.

[@alainjean-baptiste7031]

AGREE !

[@HerAeolianHarp]

Agreed, Tim Scott. Tim Scott also the name of a good eighties singer, the song "Swear".

[@nominonami5253]

This a great song for anyone, I guess.

[@petermcgrandle8298]

Yep, agree and, as a pedant concerning appropriate use of language, agree with the word awesome too - it is in my opinion used entirely appropriately here.

[@avalonofficialyouvtubechan6914]

Forever Sparks

[@johnstevens2680]

rock and Roll Hall of Fame..Wake eee wakeee Helloooo Put them in already!!

[@user-yh5sf2ru7k]

j adore j ai decouvert cette chanson sur radio caroline en rentrant du boulot. une belle oeuvre musicale

[@francemary1863]

I am French, and I love so much the Sparks. This song is so magnificient ! they are great !! I'm happy to learn that they will be officially in Cannes with the musical film directed by Leos Carx, which will be released on July 6th; and happy also that a documentary is dedicated to them: release in theaters on July 28th. Let's all go there! ! since the time they deserve to be even more known, recognized

[@tammyoutofthepast]

Life would certainly be much more dull without the genius of SPARKS!!

[@paulablitt9277]

Sparks are still head and shoulders above the rest. Fabulous.

[@dwightlangendorfer6458]

Been going to all kinds of concerts over 50 years. Thankfully I found Sparks this year. Wonderful music.

[@davidshort8344]

I love this beautiful song. Genius Ron & Russell. Thank you. ❤

[@jeanPierre-bv1jg]

Quel groupe intemporel sachant se renouveler en permanence !Respect messieurs .

[@evazen4665]

Sparks songs are true gems.

[@DJ-LIME]

Sparks are the best Electro pop group ever !!! I went to the cinema to see the wonderful documentary.... Brilliant insight into the brothers early life and how they got into making Amazing music..

[@camelsheit_on_the_walls446]

This is just sooo effin' lovely...... The song is lovely, the video is lovely...... And darn how I love these lovely & uniquely talented Mael bros ❤⚡

[@xtstevie]

This really should top the charts the world over as there is absolutely nobody out there making music this good ? Stunning video as well......

[@terrythekittie]

They aren't pretty enough, quality music is a distant second consideration in the minds of recording company suits these day

[@laissezfayre]

@@terrythekittie I think Ron Mael is pretty lush, especially with that sexy scowl he has. ;-)

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

That video is similar to some of Steven Wilsons videos ( if anyone is familiar with them) like the raven that refused to sing, Drive home. I wonder if they’ve used the same video director or something?

[@iainwallington474]

I totally agree with you nothing more to add.

[@derekallen3636]

Ioftenreplytoidiots22 totally agree. Thought the same even when I saw the thumbnail. Would be shocked if it is not same

[@joycebarrass2061]

Sparksoholic since 1974. The new album is everything that's awesome about Ron and Russ & this is one of the standout earworms going round and round my head at the moment. Love it! Thank you so much!

[@HarryFlowerrs]

What a track!💕💕💕💕 Loved Sparks since 1974 too! Class is permanent!

[@mikecleary9376]

IMO, one of the best songs they have ever written.

[@stephentrodd3432]

One of the best songs of all time.. there songs r so different..amazing...keep going..sparks.....

[@jesusbarriuso]

Where has this band been all my life?? Fresh and unique way of understanding music! Bravo!!

[@annabackman3028]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Sparks ✨!

[@neilcreamer8207]

I've known of Sparks for years but am only just starting to get them thanks to watching The Sparks Brothers documentary. There's real genius here.

[@vampira1409]

After half a century, these guys still come up with creative, innovative music (and equally compelling visual accompaniment). Kudos, Ron and Russell. I'm so happy I've had the chance to experience you live. Just don't let the success of the latest album get to your heads, eh?

[@jonathanwarman3918]

Congratulations that last sentence was as laconically witty as a Sparks lyric!

[@annabackman3028]

They didn't, 'A Steady Drip Drip Drip' is absolutely awesome 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖

[@patrickmccabe3786]

How am I only hearing this now. Absolutely brilliant 😀.

[@Emma_UK]

The music, the lyrics and the visuals. We really don't deserve these guys .... when I listen to them I feel like I don't have a care in the world (even now with all that is going on in the world).

[@jonv2911]

This is not good, this is fantastic! Musically and visually.

[@mpatrickthomas]

BINGO.👍👍👍

[@peter2meter582]

Masterpiece ❤

[@darrellminx5459]

Great band with another classic.Sparks is the band that keeps on giving.Thank you Russell and Ronald.

[@emiliosg6234]

In each song, a movie !!! Sparks transports us all the senses and involves us within her song. How is this duet not gaining more recognition ??? They are honest, innovative guys, ahead of their time, their music is elegant and very digestible. Her flawless figure, like male clothing models. Always on guard. I totally surrender to Sparks.

[@Charles010]

This is a thought provoking video and a tune I'd not heard previously. Fantastic. Stock Sparks. These guys should have far greater recognition than then currently do.

[@bjorn-falkoandreas9472]

Holy..when? Why? Why haven't I been notified? I would have gladly set sail fom Nantucket for this. For any Nantucket at the Rhine.This is beyond the pale and better than it ought to be.

[@annabackman3028]

Welcome to the wonderful world of SPARKS!✨💖

[@weehillywinky1]

...Gasp...Saw them in Norwich, England last night. I've waited 43yrs since seeing them on TOTP for the first time and it was one of the best gigs I've ever seen! EVERYTHING I wanted it to be. Get tickets and GO!

[@eastend59]

I saw them in Leeds in May 2018 mine and my daughters' first Sparks concert. She only knew 3-4 songs but we both LOVED it.

[@misterdavid5400]

This is an awesome thumping pop anthem with a terrific keyboard riff, and should have at least ten times the YT views.

[@annettjahne9071]

So Cool! Danke Sparks für die vielen wirklich schönen Lieder von Euch . Habe Euch gerade wieder Neu Entdeckt ♥️ Ich Liebe Euch 👍♥️💕🇩🇪✌️

[@jorgerobles9484]

This is one of the best songs of the new millenium, and has been done by a 50 year old (so underrated) band. Hope they will be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year, they largely deserve it.

[@billgordon6489]

These boys really are on another level.

[@michaelo4276]

My favourite Sparks song from the Hippopotamus album!

[@veronikajancaryova3049]

Thanks for your fantastic music I love the most ❤

[@alessandroventuri3666]

An amazing masterpiece.............video and song. Wonderfull also the unplugged version.

[@marksheeky]

Epic song and video. Viva brothers Mael.

[@cassandrajohnston5346]

I have only just found these guys. I really love the music they’ve made so far. I only wish I had heard them sooner!

[@annabackman3028]

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Sparks ✨💖!

[@matthewm6422]

There’s no one remotely close to replicating them. Living proof that age is just a number... 🎶😎

[@shaboingboing799]

Incredible

[@truthteller339]

Another genius piece from the superbly talented Ron and Russell. You are unique guys and are very loved and appreciated in the UK. Don't ever retire !

[@stephenreaway]

very much appreciated here!!

[@lonelyone]

Live fast and die young Life fast and die young Life fast and die young Too late for that Too late for that

[@annabackman3028]

Like all their old fans.. 🤷

[@tju9470]

The most beautiful video I've ever seen

[@annabackman3028]

By Joseph Wallace, won the prize 'Best Music Video' at the 'Hollywood Art and Movie Awards', and another four prizes. He also made stop motion animations for Edgar Wright's documentary on Sparks, 'The Sparks Brothers'.

[@jmitch623]

Damn I love this tune

[@lauriegiemza4570]

What a pandemic pleasure, dipping in and out of Sparks history and current delights like Annette. Though I reveled in Wonder Girl, as a little glam girl of 14, I was unfaithful over the years for sure. And now can see how Sparks infused so much of all the rest of the music I've loved has been. What a rare pleasure.

[@anthonyhiggins3135]

Brilliant song.

[@TimGoldieAbjectBloc]

SUCH a beautiful beautiful song. Bless you Sparks I love you so much. Xxxx

[@seppokoponen3836]

Just enjoyed Sparks live in Brussels. I've waited for this 43 years. Have seen almost all the bands worth to see, and this was my best gig ever! Their old material is great, but so is the latest ones like Edit Piaf and Hippopotamus. Life is made for this kind of experiances. Go and see them!

[@M15Guys]

One of the many great Sparks songs .....

[@johnlangley6449]

So happy to see the Mael brothers still kicking butt 😅

[@jamesmccormick354]

Been listening to Sparks for days, why did I never realise before how amazing they are????

[@obobobobob5205]

Same! Just discovered them. Incredible

[@philrob1978]

They were always there. For me, I think they were just "next door", if you get what I mean. My favourite band was there all the time, and over the years I just said "Hello" to them in passing. Now we're bessie mates and I can't live without them. Magical.

[@darrellminx5459]

Somtimes we wake up and say oh yea I get now! Awsome!!!

[@hansmiddelburg1366]

Me to 😊

[@1ambassodor]

SPARKS just keep on raising the bar" no other band will ever come near

[@annecaro.3956]

I like the energy of the Sparks, their fine musicality and the fact that they are francophile ! How couldn't they be since they are so sophisticated and elaborate ! Good for them, and good for us !

[@jean-lucdorleans8043]

This song is Aesthetic, surreal, melodious, nostalgic, strange, poetic. I bought my first Sparks records in 1974. 47 years later, their style continues to evolve with ever more genius and depth. (Message From a French admirer)

[@annabackman3028]

Swedish admirer agrees!

[@stevenbrown8857]

Heard tail end of this on radio 2 today .. didnt hear who it was by .. but loved it ... sparks ah man .. gotta love em .. real talent

[@partsmoving]

Bravo!

[@markpaulo269]

everything about this is just so good.

[@johnodonoghue7381]

What a Cracking song , first time I've heard this and I followed Sparks back in the day

[@woweezowee4713]

perhaps they're the only band of their era that continue making new music,, SPARKS IS THE GREATEST BAND EVER

[@57RickH]

Wowee Zowee 👍🏻 I'll add that perhaps they're the only band of their era that continue making relevant new music

[@laissezfayre]

Alice Cooper, Suzi Quatro, and Sweet are still recording.

[@peterbrown9412]

Depeche Mode, Erasure and PSB still are

[@annabackman3028]

@@peterbrown9412, and they started their career 1971? The year Sparks released their first album, as 'Halfnelson', their label made they change the name. That album was re-issued -72, now called 'SPARKS'. Ron and Russell recorded their first music in January 1967, and one of the songs is on the 'Past Tense, the best of Sparks', released November 2019. It's called 'Computor Girl'. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWWloHWBl6ucZ7c

[@ForARide]

Well, John Cale is still around, turns 79 next month. His musical career has never ceased to surprise with new musical ideas, due to his endless talent. But apart from The Sparks, John Cale and the late Johnny Cash, most musicians lost their creativity and knack to come up with great music in their older ages.

[@markpaulo269]

I've been through a lot of music with nine inch nails being my favourite contemporary band but i owe a lot to the Sparks and a few others for bringing me into music with Beat the Clock back in the days and this song is just so good.

[@floridapmi]

It's a heartwarming song For the easily moved The effect is all wrong Plain to see I'm not moved As I stand in the light Of a shop that is closed God, I'd love me a fight There's no poem just prose Edith Piaf said it better than me "Je ne regrette rien" Pretty song, but not intended for me Time to put some muzak on There were no smoky dives Few amours, fous or not There were no petty crimes Foreign substances bought There were no midnight drives With a crime boss's wife Need a sentence at most In assessing my life Edith Piaf said it better than me "Je ne regrette rien" Pretty song, but not intended for me Time to put some muzak on Drunken and short-lived flings Montparnasse lights Holding a hand of kings My hunch was right When's that night? Edith Piaf said it better than me "Je ne regrette rien" Pretty song, but not intended for me Time to put some muzak on Live fast and die young Live fast and die young Live fast and die young Too late for that Too late for that Live fast and die young Live fast and die young Live fast and die young Too late for that Too late for that Think of one single night One so strong, you're aflame Well, I'm sorry, time's up Sorry, nothing will change Edith Piaf said it better than me "Je ne regrette rien" Pretty song, but not intended for me Time to put some muzak on Edith Piaf said it better

[@johnallen4176]

I grew up with sparks, now I'm 48. Great under rated group. This is wow.

[@craigjohnson4013]

I can't listen to this song or watch this video too much...it's perfect! Thank you, Sparks!

[@annabackman3028]

And Joseph Wallace! The video is amazing 😍

[@mariaekman13]

AGREE..THANK YOU, SPARKS.. TOP NOTCH!!

[@aleksandrarychlik2830]

That's a masterpiece!

[@etienneterblanche9717]

This is such a beautiful song, actually kinda a masterpiece, how did this band not become huge??

[@jockeyshortz84]

Americans are by and large basic and anti intellectual and anti art ...

[@michaelmcalister6477]

Because you need to be smart to appreciate them - and most aren’t 😊

[@gillianward2954]

Fantastic x

[@liamandhyde]

I so wish more people would realise their incredible talent

[@ericvandenelsen1245]

Such great and underrated musicians! This is for the whole wide world to hear!

[@keithpodhradsky1314]

Remember the flyers from their mom at the fan club? Never knew it was from her until the 90s! Outstanding video and an outstanding CD!!

[@simonlucas63]

Fabulous love this track and video

[@PhyllisJay]

I’m just utterly in love with you, Mael brothers. Your music is just all I want to hear at the moment. Thank you.

[@fildeliokubrick6363]

This track is so good!!! Sparks just keep delivering the goods!

[@regaltip8A]

First time I saw them was on TV in 1980. When I'm With You clip was on high rotation in Sydney. Great song and have been a fan since. I was 13 then and now in my 50s.

[@easilymissed6631]

Bruh this music is stunning Almost had me crying it was so good

[@ForARide]

Love both, The Sparks and Edith Piaf!

[@richardcochrane1966]

Over 50 years in the business, and my favourite track is from 2017! Heard the guys doing this classic on a Sky concert (on my birthday!) - MADE MY DAY!!

[@donknowles2531]

The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame needs to see if they can be admitted to Sparks...

[@jigokuojisan994]

absolutely brilliant as always! am listening their music for 40+ years and they never let down

[@frankverbrugghe]

Unbelievable beauty!!! Bought my first records ever in 1974 (Propaganda and Kimono, my house) even though I hadn't a record player but I had a good neighbour. Sparks fan since then and now tickets for Den Haag (Netherland, sept 17) and Brussels (sept. 19). Can 't wait to see them!!! Thanks Ron and Russell for all those years of great and versatile music!!!

[@florenceduval9880]

So creative and beautiful ❤

[@philippecordier5990]

The Sparks at their best like always!Venez en France sur scène,quand vous voulez ,je vous aime.

[@jean-michelcotte5170]

Sparks est sur scène pour quelques chansons lundi 4 septembre à la Cigale avec Catherine Ringer, mais ça doit être complet. J'y vais ! Espérons qu'ils fassent un vrai concert bientôt.

[@basiledekoch9624]

Dimanche 1er octobre à la Gaîté Lyrique, guys !

[@jean-michelcotte5170]

J'ai pris mon billet! Hier, à La Cigale, avec Catherine Ringer, c'était sympa, mais ils ont bien entendu chanté "Singing in the shower" et "Live in Las Vegas" qui ne sont pas terribles et "When I'm with you", chouette, mais j'aurais préféré "This town ain't big enough for both of us". J'attendrai le 1 er octobre pour l'avoir, en plus de la brillante "Edith Piaf"!

[@bibichebenicourtbenicourt3420]

Philippe Cordier . y

[@mickaelrenoud-grappin6986]

Tinals 2018 à Nîmes premier week-end de juin

[@mattstaveley]

Their uniqueness, talent and shear genius is sadly known to but a few lucky people...Thank you Sparks.

[@evilnick2885]

pretty awesome song

[@davidjackson1268]

Brilliant song, brilliant video. Thank you again, Ron and Russell!

[@gurgisjones1120]

A great song for driving in the city, taking your own course and direction. Nice after sunset too, with the city lights come on. Simply grand!

[@bonjovi1612]

Still got it. Thanks Sparks, been there from the start 👍

[@joitdust4053]

WhAt a band! Fan from 1994... was 10 years old when heard “when do I get to sing my way”. Felt in love... father gave me some rubles to buy “ice cream for the girls”. Ran away from the girls and bought pirate tape cassette of senseless violins. The first record bought by myself ever.

[@robertfreeman2608]

After all these years Sparks are still there bringing this fantastic song.

[@annabackman3028]

And soon there's a new album to discover! 😁 💖

[@annabackman3028]

Which turned out to be FABULOUS! 'A Steady Drip Drip Drip' 💖💖💖💖💖

[@april324561]

I am so touched. Have no words. Thank you Ron and Russell!

[@cuyocksol]

Such a beautiful video. 🖤

[@annabackman3028]

By Joseph Wallace, who also made some work in the documentary, 'The Sparks Brothers', directed by Edgar Wright. IF you haven't seen it, do! Stream, buy.

[@FrankieParadiso4evah]

One of the most perfect music videos ever made, and as usual a sophisticated match between the lyrics & the music. Russell sings better than ever...

[@rsmith7912]

Le video et tres bon!! Complete with the little sparrow herself...

[@failbrownie]

I was born on the same day as edith . Currently working cover of the spark , i really hope to meet them one day

[@denbodi]

Love! Thanks for this great new piece of Sparks' Universe. Epic.