Sparks: Live in London 2018 (High Quality)

Live Sparks performance from London from their What The Hell Is It This Time? show, included on the bonus features disc of The Sparks Brothers (2021) Blu-ray release.

[@jan9]

1:28 What the hell is it this time 5:28 Hasta manana, monsieur 9:55 Unaware 13:57 Propaganda 14:21 At home at work at play 17:45 Tryouts for the human race 23:50 Probably Nothing 24:57 Missionary position 29:17 Hippopotamus 33:35 B.C 36:24 I wish you were fun 40:39 The rhythm thief 46:08 Edith P 50:58 Never turn your back on mother earth 53:36 My way 54:32 When do i get to sing "My Way" 59:34 The number one song in heaven 1:06:13 This town ain't big enough for both of us 1:09:43 My baby's taking me home 1:18:00 Change 1:23:34 Amateur Hour 1:28:13 Suburban Homeboy (with text and rigged for sing-along) 1:33:12 Humble words from Maestro

[@ThereWillBeCinema]

Awesome Jan, nice one. I will be pinning this.

[@jan9]

​@@ThereWillBeCinema My pleasure, thanks! And thank you for uploading!

[@Torpe.Mp3]

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[@jan9]

@@Torpe.Mp3 ..

[@skywalkerranch]

I'm not morbid, but if I could grant somebody an extra 50 years of life, then it would be these guys. They are truly awesome.

[@annabackman3028]

I don't remember Russell's exact words, but in the documentary Edgar asked them for how long they could keep on doing this. Russell answered something about if medical science can make it possible, another 300 years was possible 😂! I love those guys!💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@dodgyg3697]

Right with you

[@anthonyhitchman9789]

I will be sorry to see them go they are amazing like you give them the elixir of life. Anyone who hasn’t listened to sparks is not sane. Just listen to the reaction to the crowd. Whenever they come here they sell out. SPARKS ❤❤❤

[@anthonyhitchman9789]

I have almost all their albums and singles and I am still finding new stuff. I recently found out that they did a sound track for a movie involving a fairground ride help. I love them ❤❤😂😂😂😂

[@anthonyhitchman9789]

There is mot a band on this planet like this band which makes them so unique. God bless Sparks ❤❤❤

[@1starshina]

The most underrated band in the world. Innovators are like no other. Absolute geniuses!

[@ingo-ulfburrmann6669]

Hör mir auf mit "underrated"....!!!Jeder zweite Kommentar im Netz lautet so.Sparks sind Sparks und niemals "underrated "...!Der Kreis ist so groß wie er sein muss!!!

[@anthonyhitchman9789]

Who’s writing music like this. Nobody. Why. Because they don’t know how. Thos is why Sparks are so unique and amazing. You only have to listen to the crowd they can’t get enough ❤❤❤❤

[@edumartins5208]

I'm from Brazil, and there's no chance to see them live here, unfortunately, BUT... I'll travel do London in a few days and by happy coincidence, they will be playing there. Already bought tickets. It's a dream coming true.

[@RaphaelAlbinati]

Inveja de ti, meu caro! Aposto que foi top

[@edumartins5208]

@@RaphaelAlbinati Cara, foi sensacional. No KZbin tem o show de 29 de maio no Royal Albert Hall inteiro, é só procurar. Foi o show que fui. Aproveitei pra baixar o áudio, equalizar pra melhorar um pouco e colocar no celular pra escutar e guardar de memória. Foi um showzação.

[@RaphaelAlbinati]

@@edumartins5208 massa, com certeza foi sim, vou conferir

[@paullaw3382]

The brothers have assembled a really tight band who look like they enjoy it as much as Ron and Russel

[@englishteacher.8635]

Fabulous, timeless and so entertaining. They deserve all the applause in the world - I love them.

[@stefanlacny814]

I can't believe how much I enjoyed this concert. I can't believe how good they were. I can't believe I'm going to see them in Oxford in May. SPARKS!

[@philexile0]

I'm seeing them in Toronto in July! I love Sparks!

[@soleilvert]

Thanks for sharing this special huge band. I love Sparks❤❤❤❤❤

[@mollyscot1563]

Thank you for posting this. It is indeed high quality. Russell continues to defy time. His voice is mesmerising....as always.

[@anthonyhitchman9789]

Anyone who has never watched or listened to sparks should really indulge. You may be surprised. Literally there is nothing like them out there. They are sublime. You should have realised by now I love them ❤❤❤❤

[@Bruno-mm3nm]

Oui tout à fait, je ne connaissais pas Sparks et j'ai 56 maintenant je les écoute en continu.

[@gandorwheeze2527]

They’ve been ploughing their own furrow so to speak since the early 1970’s……….and still sound amazingly good. Terrific band!!

[@drgreggles8658]

If there was any justice Sparks would have been the biggest band in the world for the last 50 years. Unfortunately they'll just have to make do with being the best.

[@markrae1317]

24 May 2018, The Forum, Kentish Town. I was there!

[@tomcaulf1]

The fantastic concert filmed and featured on the bonus disc of The Sparks Brothers video release actually took place in May 2018 at the Kentish Town Forum in London :-) I was at that show - all the way from Melbourne, Australia :-)

[@ThereWillBeCinema]

Thank you for the correction. I will amend.

[@alanlake5220]

Nice to see all of the band enjoying themselves .

[@ianoliverbailey6545]

That's just so good. I can't get enough of these guys. Pure joy.

[@dennismccunney4462]

I saw Sparks in 1975 in Philadelphia, performing at a Masonic Hall in support of their first LP. Five decades later they are sill with us and wonderful. I am happily gobsmacked,

[@MadcapShambleton]

Ah, so you haven't see "The Sparks Brothers" doc by Edgar Wright? He directed this concer for it; it's a must-watch. Just curious, which album were they touring, because their 5th one, Indiscreet, was released in 1975. (They're touring this year on their 25th album being released in May!)

[@user-qh9to4fy9b]

The were support their debut album in 75?

[@rsmith7912]

I was there too. Russell looking fabulous in his Sgt Pepper coat & the band looked great in pink. Great years for Sparks. Albert Hall soon.....

[@johnparker4538]

Love the animations, especially the waitometer! 😂

[@georanger7641]

Ces deux frères sont vraiment talentueux, et sympas. bravo !

[@anthonyhitchman9789]

Sarks could possibly go down as one of the best groups ever. This album is brilliant. I have it on yellow rare and immaculate the tracks are all sinthesizer. And awsome. What a band through decades. And Russell’s voice is immaculate ❤❤❤❤

[@anthonyhitchman9789]

This is a super grou. Phenomenal. Been here since early 70s and still here and still turning out great music genuinely great musicians . Hope they go on for years. Apparently good chefs too.

[@francoisrossignol7961]

This is GOLD !

[@anthonyhitchman9789]

For 2 guys in their 70s their music is amazing may they live long 😊😊😊

[@davidames1746]

Youre right when most people in their seventies are not capable..you ageist fk

[@keke1962]

I saw the same show in Antwerp, in June 2018 (there was no tour in 2021 due to Covid). Wonderful concert !

[@ThePineColonel]

Just great performance - they developed such a 'thing', especially here in UK! Ronald's dance moment in TNOSIH is a joy 😄 I totally love Sparks.

[@anthonyhitchman9789]

One of thier best and again a brilliant videos they are just brilliant they never seem to amaze me. I will be sad when they’re gone 😂❤❤❤❤

[@druidswillow1052]

Amazing how good they sound after 50 odd years, this track still somehow sounds futuristic weirdly?

[@georgebelli4403]

Been a fan since Kimono in 74 theyve never let me down and never will

[@taterbapple9847]

Seeing them in Wolverhampton soon.... I am salivating.

[@masielpereira5140]

I love

[@rdumontdebeque]

Ron Mael’s necktie….what a souvenir!

[@tony6896]

Unbeliavable, they are born -45 and -48;)

[@OlafProt]

I missed them coming to Belfast. Gutted. I had friends that went that knew NOTHING of their music, now they’re huge fans

[@anthonyhitchman9789]

Thank you to whoever posted this is one of my favourite band. Absolutely enjoyed it. Sparks are amazing in there 70s and thankfully going strong incredible ❤❤❤

[@Linchpin_TF]

if you love music. Then you only stop when the Grim Reaper knocks on the Door.

[@LESTERHUBCAP]

: Just fantastic ...

[@annekalosh7802]

What a set! They're on fire!

[@richkidmusicvideos]

Brilliant concert!

[@anthonyhitchman9789]

Absolutely extraordinary the video was amazing ❤❤❤

[@karenamarkowska3113]

Love you

[@leszekbyrski772]

Perfect !

[@abbadol1284]

100 лет жизни вам ребята

[@anthonyhitchman9789]

The energy he has is unbelievable ho russ😮😮😮

[@johnhackney9371]

The only Band I really want to see now

[@anthonyhitchman9789]

And just by the way Russell can still hit the high notes awesome 😮😮😮

[@michalvrajik]

Ron with his trademark dance. Doing it since 1981 I believe or at least that is the oldest performance I have found.

[@utgard2869]

1986-2023.....❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@christinewaight8651]

How am I just now finding this band?

[@colinu1701]

Better late than never!

[@jollcheist1443]

You must be young!

[@darrenvail8726]

I can hear your smile

[@davidames1746]

It was brave to do Rhythm Thief with live back vocals/keys.

[@bab7592]

Love it when Ron breaks a bit like at 1:06:50

[@dominicaaaaa5547]

Honestly found the documentary a little boring which I know is an unpopular opinion especially amongst sparks fans but idk. This is a fantastic extra on the blu ray though a quality recording of a great modern day sparks show. One of my favourite bands ever been into them for around 15 years now but especially so over the last 2 or 3. Their albums from lil Beethoven have been fantastic too I'd say I rate the last 20 years of stuff as highly as the 1970-79 releases. Other than exotic creatures being a bit same-y and sometimes a bit tiring to listen to for me and losing a bit of interest in the FFS album (though I do still really like it) everything else has been excellent I think. Even the Ingmar Bergman album I love. Anyway. Love Sparks and I'm glad they finally seem to have got a lot of the recognition that they deserve ❤

[@user-qj2pq9js8b]

let's change the number super group super songs!

[@girlfromgermany]

Tbh I assume this won't be here for very long, though I hope that I'm wrong.

[@ThereWillBeCinema]

You are probably right. If it does get removed, I will try to split this up into some briefer clips, otherwise, keep an eye out for more Sparks-related media on this channel in the future.

[@Kryssthealien]

Very few electronic bands can pull it off live. Amazing. Dont let them stop doing it... at 1:06:54 He did smile (I know he's having a fucking party in his head anyway) "Suburban Homeboys, with his suburban ho'" Silly boys.

[@biancaestla]

For me the thrill is gone. They're still dear old friends, but… something's stale… it's not the same. Appreciated nonetheless the perfect rendition of This Town… Remembrance of my teenage years. Concert at Paris Olympia circa 1974…

[@ThereWillBeCinema]

I was personally a bit apprehensive about the new album because I felt Hippopotamus and A Steady Drip had a very similar sound, and the first single of The Girl is Crying in Her Latte sounded much like more of the same, leading me to think they might be running out of gas. I was really worried it would fall flat. In the end though, I was refreshed and satisfied with the final album. Although I see where you’re coming from, but in terms of this performance I thought it was brilliant - especially for their age. You can see how Russell’s voice warms up throughout.

[@dexterdog62]

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[@macmanjimmy69]

"Cool Places"?

[@ufed21]

I have the set list and Ron tie from this show ❤

[@rafaa151]

A nice concert, but I don't like the equalization too much. The instrumental seems lower than it should be.

[@axelansorg6602]

Jan artl?

[@johnshares444]

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