A Conversation Between Sparks and Cate Blanchett 

Sparks and Cate Blanchett. In a world of chaos, it's pure joy seeing these 3 😃❤️

I've been digging these guys since 1977. They are so creative and unique.

Three wonders of the world in one video

Learned many amazing new things here, such as the fact that Ron actually has feet! Truly great video, thanks for being fine people 💕

When I was a teenager I had a crush on Russell. Now nearly 50 years later I have a crush on both brothers. Very complicated and unfulfilled ❤😂❤

This is so sweet I feel a strong urge to share something here. I'll never meet Ron and Russell: so I can't tell them the story; and the person whose story it is, isn't in the habit of telling it. I have an ex-girlfriend who used to be a stage manager at Sage Gateshead. In February 2006, she stage-managed the "Hello Young Lovers" gig at The Sage and came home saying, "Wow! What a great gig. And what lovely guys." Please understand this. Stage managers ALWAYS come home after a gig, bitching about the headline act, (or, at least, the frontman of the headline act,) describing - in a good deal of detail - what an *ssh*le they were. Always, without fail! Except not so with Sparks. It is possible to be a great songwriter and/or live performer and still be a warm and generous human being; and Ron & Russell are the living proof.

Ron is 78, Russell is 75, still going strong, it's just amazing

What a wonderful conversation! I loved every second of it! Today it's the 23rd of October, and I haven't been like a hawk, looking for any sign of them lately, so I haven't seen any pictures of Ron and Russell wearing "short shorts" in Australia. Yet, I might say. It would be a mixed feelings experience to do. I'm not sure I would howl of excitement.. On the other side, if they are happy, I am happy, whatever they wear 💖💖💖😁 (Russell is an ikon!) I know I wouldn't use that kind of outfit, but for the opposite reason 😆🙄 Cate seems like a fantastic person, that kind you just love to spend time together with 😄 I don't know much about her, except for she is an amazing actress 👏👏👏👏👏, but now I know she's an awesome person too. Like if I ever doubted, she loves Sparks, and Ron and Russell love her😃!

Triple adoration! So happy for Australia! Just hope you both survive the magpies! 😂 Hitchcock understood that danger. Just come home safe! 🤗

I searched for books about Sparks, there are two!: _Sparks: No. 1 Songs in Heaven_ and _Talent Is an Asset: The Story of Sparks_ Cate is the best for supporting Sparks.

The Mael brothers must have made a deal with the devil. Marginal success in the pop world, but also immortality and boundless energy.

Ron noticing a Cate cosplayer dancing in the audience, only to see her disappear into the crowd when the song was over, sounds like the premise of a Sparks song. And if a Sparks song like that *does* come out I DEMAND RESTITUTION!!!!!!!!!

These guys are so amazing! I love them. And Cate. And magpies!

This is such a lovely conversation! I already watched it numerous times. It definitely would be great if we got to see or listen to something like that more often, where Ron and Russell just chat a bit with a lovely friend!

When I'm with you is my favorite Sparks song the video is funny too,Cate is a good actress and she's from Melbourne like me 😊

I'm British and somehow two Americans and an Australian talking seemed incredibly English.

I'm a fellow musician and I loved that video with Cate Blanchet dancing,very good but I find it interesting how much Ron and Russell look and sound alike when Ron actually smiles and talks,they definitely look like brothers and why don't we call regular pants longs?,I'm actually wearing a pair of long longs right now! Bob

Ron, Russel and Cate together? This is heaven!

With love from England

Her genuine excitement is ALL OF US

Love the interview! I'm a new Sparks fan ever since I saw the trailer for the Edgar Wright documentary. I just bought a poster of Sparks, the one from LONDON 1974 where Ron is holding a pair of sunglasses and Russell is wearing a red glove! And Cate is always fabulous!

Gosh, should we bring treats for the Opera House gig then? See you in Sydney next week!

Ça dois faire 15 ans je vous écoute et j'en ai que 30 🎉🎉

With all the troubles in the world right now just a joy watching 3 beautiful people have a lovely innocent chat which made me smile the whole way through. Loved Sparks ever since 1975ish when I went to see them at the Liverpool Empire 😍

Perfecto!!!

Dear Sparks, please play "Dick Around" at your Brisbane show. Thank you.

Shorts as a state of mind... you know damn well that'll spark a new Sparks tune.

Sorry guys we do celebrate Halloween in Australia but maybe not as big as in America. Halloween is definitely growing each year in this country. So please bring your Halloween one night show to Australia. We love you guys. 🦇🦇🦇

love to sparks and cate from oz

They all so nice 😊 i love Sparks and Cate!!

Cate Blanchett- Sparks bestie 🤗

i beg these guys to play lets go surfing off sensless violins

As someone from the suburbs of Melbourne I am literally buzzing right now finding out you have been here in my home city for this many days already! Ahhh so excited. Hope you visit the Dandenong Ranges while you are here.

I love you three. I hope all Australians feel lucky ducks for having a Halloween themed sparks show

Love you all!🥰🇨🇦

I had a blast hanging out with you guys during the Cool Places tour!

Love EVERYONE here.

Such a delightful interview!

"shorts is a state of mind" sounds like the title of a Sparks tracks.

Love Sparks full stop

It's all so charming

Hello from Los Angeles. Love the genuine connection on display ❤! See you folks at the Taj Mahal with magpies, shorts, Cate Cosplay, Lamingtons, the Halloween set, and pumpkin suit(s). Have a great set in Australia. Break a leg! ❤

This is such a wonderful, fun interview! Vaye and the Maels each bring out the sparkle in the other.

Great interview, she's cool!

Shorts in Australia (I’m in Brisbane), our shorts are usually around knee length if that makes you feel more comfy x

Пацаны вообще ребята!

Guys, you are marvelous! I've got the feeling a longer conversation would also be nice. Not in the interview format but just a chat about life in general and all that.

They can go ride the rollercoaster next door at Luna Park in between sets like Gillian Welch and David Rawlings did.

Favourite song: Lawnmower? I'm actually doing some voluntary work in Thrupp, near Stroud tomorrow - true story!

Beautiful!With love,frome Ukraine!Modesty plays,rules😊

Please make your concert available for England too bye on DVD

Wonderful way to start the week on a creative note.

I love this friendship 😁

can't wait to see them in Brisbane! My favourite song is I Married A Martian, but Get In The Swing is the song that turned me onto Sparks back in 1975, got 15 of their albums on vinyl, but they are kind of hard to find...Much respect to the Mael brothers, welcome to OZ!

the pineapple! beyond cute.

Gammon SOCKS SKINNY ANKLES ......LL They can cover your ankles in a new dimension of comfort. 😊

Sparks at the Sydney Opera House on Halloween is definitely a treat. Those lucky Aussies.

4/29/24 12:48 PM Alright. Yes I love the music created by the legendary SPARKS! However, That interview was terrible. The lady in my opinion is a perfect example of people with high profile jobs. That can't do the job in a impressive and outstanding way! No interesting questions. Nothing to learn from SPARKS, through her. was it me, but they seemed to be not authentically relaxed. During the so-called interview... Oh well!

Seeing you in Brisbane next Thursday. Very excited. Last time I saw you live was in York Uni (UK) in 1974.

If things don't pan out with Cate's mum, I'm sure you'll find a good lamington before the Melbourne gig from one of the cake shops on Acland Street near the Palais!!!

Maybe Ron and Russell can also try pavlova? I’m truly excited for all the fans who will see Sparks in Oz.

Some forms of movement dont fit with wearing shorts 😅😂😊 Hilarious 😊

That was so wholesome! Thank you for this wonderful interview, I thoroughly enjoyed it

Oh come on, So Cali guys know what shorts are! Wear them well!

Cate ❤❤

Absolutely brilliant, they get on very well together as a trio, maybe Kate can start playing the drums next 😂🇮🇪☘️

Russell Mael does NOT look like a or even really sound like a 75 year old man.

oh boys... i love you. i have seen you on tv in disco 2001 in germany, i believe that is 100 years ago. and i found you very weird, very funny, and complete different. and you are still there, making music, which is the opposite of boring contemporary noise on the radio... i love it. and cate... oh cate... you fit very well to these two guys. greetings from the deep south of upper franconia. fp. and sorry for lower keys, i am missing my shift keys. have a lot of fun in australia.

Just love the song and the video. Its been non stop on my playlist

Marvellous !

Never knew Cate was a great fan of the Sparks

Im thinking to myself"she is so lucky lol"

So glad these three hooked up. Brilliant.

We where shorts in Barnsley in snow 😂 lol

Omggg Legends ❤

i thought they lived in the uk ?

Might pelt the stage with lamingtons at gig's end then. The Palais is a gorgeous art deco theatre and perfect for Sparks, Anyone in Melbourne know who the 'support' is? Apparently there is one. Probably an act to avoid,

Dude has a John Waters mustache!

What ever you downloaded about Maggie's is true if you are walking past trees or riding a bike . They are wonderful parents with one only to feed This is a difficult task and both parents are run off their feet . I have watched them and respect them as a natural beauty vocal Orchestra Calling rain is coming . So don't wear a helmet it will look too funny😅😂 if the Maggie's were not swooping . 😊

Long 🩳 to everyone 🥸

Hehehe Hehehe free forms

I seen them in '77 as well. When they were in NYC this year, they seemed like they left out some of my favs. I wonder if was jet lag from coming back to states from Europe.

Magpie swooping season is over it seems boys. Haven't been swooped for a few weeks now (in country Victoria). Looking forward to the show at the Palais on Thursday night. From Macca to the Maels in six days.

I wish I could wear shorts indefinitely. Without fear of leg hypo.

GOD'S BLESSING

Three Legends ❤❤❤

Oh Halloween is huge in Brisbane. Just wear a sun hat which will keep the magpies away

I love Russ's Black/Red shirt, reminds me of a medieval shoulder cloak.

The things you stumble across on RU-vid, this is so entertaining.

That Hollywood Bowl show was perfection ❤🎉😊

Crickets for the Marvel comment 😂or a nice edit!

I know they joke around a lot, but part of me hopes they weren't joking about a whole Halloween-themed show, that would be awesome. :D Either way, Australians are getting a real treat having Sparks visit for the first time in 20-something years!

Can’t wait to see you in Brisbane xxx

And the Brazil agent?

Something great to see here

💖💖💖

Ausgezeichnet!

Am I wrong to think you guys inspired this commercial? Because it sounds a lot like the vocals from your documentary. - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-E-6AP4gdwB0.html