SPARKS

Marky · Fan-in-Training Joined: 19 May 2008 Posts: 20

The latest Radio Times indicates that Sparks shall be performing on the Culture Show, BBC2.

The first transmission is from 10.00 - 10.30 p.m. on Tuesday 3rd June. A longer transmission is broadcast on Friday 6th June from 11.35 - 12.30 p.m.. Bands usually only performone song at the end of the show but I wonder whether they will get to perform two on the longer programme. And what will they do?

Lady Is Lingering · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 6:44 am Post subject:

Oh Goody!

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Tony March · Groupie Joined: 14 Jan 2002 Posts: 122

In radio times it mentions Sparks on the Friday show but not Tuesday.
Can anyone confirm otherwise ?

No Tony Perkins · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:06 pm Post subject:

Just checked the BBC2 listings website, and Sparks are certainly on Tuesday night (repeated Friday night). It's the first of a new series, so it's receiving a bit of publicity - good for Sparks!

Deano · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:37 pm Post subject:

The programme has moved time slots from before.It was on a couple of hours or so earlier before.It is a brilliant programme.I have thought for ages Sparks belong on this show.Like you say TP the programme is getting a fair bit of advertising both on BBC TV and BBC radio-with it being the first of the new series.Looking forward ideed.Hope Morrissey is played...

bryan_davey · Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:17 am Post subject:

watched last night, saw the guys do this town, apparently fridays show is longer, when you check their webite it also states , they will play lighten up morrisey, so that s great!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marky · Fan-in-Training Joined: 19 May 2008 Posts: 20

It was great to see Sparks on the Culture show but I was disappointed that they chose to play This Town when there is sooooo much strong material on the new album. This would be akin to Steve Harley appearing, talking about a new album but then playing Make Me Smile.

However, hopefully Friday's show shall include an additional song as indicated above.

Eve · Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:21 am Post subject:

Alex Robertson · Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:55 am Post subject:

Funny Marky should mention Steve Harley in this situation...as it is exactly what happened to him a few years back he was asked to appear on a Ch.4 "variety-style" show...he was pleased about the prospect as he had a new album out....but when he was told he could only play one song and that song had to be Make Me Smile...he declined the offer,at the last minute...and as he was already billed...they allowed him to play TWO tracks on the show...one of his choice and Make Me Smile...so it worked for him,but programme producers have their ideas of how a show should be and rarely waver from that path!!

soupcrusher · Newbie Joined: 03 Jun 2008 Posts: 12 Location: Atlanta, GA

i can't watch this at all being in the US. fortunately someone's posted the earlier broadcast of 'this town' on youtube. i'm hoping someone will do the same for the 2nd song after it airs tonight?

:)

soupcrusher · Newbie Joined: 03 Jun 2008 Posts: 12 Location: Atlanta, GA

one more thing...

do yourself a favor. go to youtube and watch the clip of 'this town' from the culture show. then watch the clip of them playing it on top of the pops. what a treat!

Alex Robertson · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 6:35 pm Post subject:

Just settling down with a cold beer to watch this now...sorry I can't record and save to you-tube etc...but there are probably a hundred others who can and will.

E-Clect-Eddy · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 7:27 am Post subject:

Miss the start, miss the end .....and that bit inbetween as well.

Hope somebody's got it 'tape'
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Deano · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 9:05 am Post subject:

It was well worth waiting up for.Love the track and enjoyed the performance.Ron looked as cool as a cool thing.

No Tony Perkins · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 11:10 am Post subject:

Here's a link to the BBC iplayer copy of the show. Sparks are on right at the beginning with Lighten up Morrissey and right at the end with This Town... (Hurry up as it'll only be up for a week I think).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/page/item/b00c1mvy.shtml?src=ip_mlt

OuterSpace · Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:59 am Post subject:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2r8XTKBPUY

DeeDee · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:28 am Post subject:

Outerspace - thank you times a million,

What a brilliant performance - and IMHO a great next single!
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BritSwedeGuy · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 2:53 am Post subject:

I've grabbed The Culture Show Uncut (with both Sparks performances) and will de-DRM it, then upload it at decent (ie not YouTube) quality.
Watch this space.
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soupcrusher · Newbie Joined: 03 Jun 2008 Posts: 12 Location: Atlanta, GA

thank you OuterSpace! cheers!
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