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Product Identifiers
PublisherTamtam Books
ISBN-100985272406
ISBN-139780985272401
eBay Product ID (ePID)143576164
Product Key Features
Book TitleIn the Words of Sparks... Selected Lyrics
Number of Pages200 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Individual Composer & Musician
Publication Year2013
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic
AuthorMorrissey
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight12.7 Oz
Item Length8.1 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisSparks--the long-running duo of Ron and Russell Mael--are among the most respected songwriters of their generation, their songs ranking alongside those of Ray Davies (The Kinks having been a formative influence), George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Stephen Sondheim. Formed in Los Angeles in 1971, Sparks have issued over 20 albums and scored chart hits with songs such as "This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us," "Cool Places" and "Never Turn Your Back on Mother Earth." While their musical style has changed dramatically over the course of 40 years--embracing the British Invasion sound of the 60s, glam rock, disco (they teamed up with Giorgio Moroder for 1979's "No. 1 in Heaven") and even techno--their work has consistently stretched the boundaries of pop music and the song form. Sparks continue to break new ground: they are currently working on a project with filmmaker Guy Maddin and are soon to embark on a world tour. Now, for the first time, the Mael brothers have chosen their favorite Sparks lyrics (to some 75 songs), editing and correcting them for presentation in In the Words of Sparks . As James Greer--novelist and former member of Guided by Voices--comments, "Sparks-level wordplay is a gift, and more than that, an inspiration." This book also includes a substantial introduction by fellow Los Angeles resident and longtime fan, Morrissey., Sparks--the long-running duo of Ron and Russell Mael--are among the most respected songwriters of their generation, their songs ranking alongside those of Ray Davies (The Kinks having been a formative influence), George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Stephen Sondheim. Formed in Los Angeles in 1971, Sparks have issued over 20 albums and scored chart hits with songs such as This Town Ain t Big Enough for Both of Us, Cool Places and Never Turn Your Back on Mother Earth. While their musical style has changed dramatically over the course of 40 years--embracing the British Invasion sound of the 60s, glam rock, disco (they teamed up with Giorgio Moroder for 1979 s No. 1 in Heaven ) and even techno--their work has consistently stretched the boundaries of pop music and the song form. Sparks continue to break new ground: they are currently working on a project with filmmaker Guy Maddin and are soon to embark on a world tour. Now, for the first time, the Mael brothers have chosen their favorite Sparks lyrics (to some 75 songs), editing and correcting them for presentation in In the Words of Sparks . As James Greer--novelist and former member of Guided by Voices--comments, Sparks-level wordplay is a gift, and more than that, an inspiration. This book also includes a substantial introduction by fellow Los Angeles resident and longtime fan, Morrissey.
