Sparks’ "Looks, Looks, Looks"  backed with "Pineapple" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Island Records (catalog...

Sparks’ "Something For The Girl With Everything"  backed with "Marry Me" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Island...

Mael Brothers' Mother Earth Warning Sparks’ Propaganda LP, released in the UK on November 11, 1974, on Island Records (catalogue: ILPS 9312), was their fourth studio album and a glam-pop triumph. Produced by Muff Winwood at Trident Studios, this 11-track whirlwind—featuring Russell Mael’s falsetto and Ron Mael’s witty lyrics—followed Kimono My House (No. 4 UK, 1974). With the Mael brothers tied-up and gagged on Monty Coles’ cover (titled “Welcome on Board”), it included a bla

A Baroque Glam Ballad Sparks’ “Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 11, 1974, on Island Records (catalogue: WIP 6211). Backed with “Alabamy Right,” this orchestral ballad, written by Ron and Russell Mael, served as the lead single from the band's fourth album, Propaganda. Produced by Muff Winwood, the A-side's sweeping strings and Russell Mael's dramatic vocals delivered an environmental plea with glam flair, peaking at