Sparks Breaks Down “Edith Piaf (Said It Better Than Me)” (HBO) 

Most underrated pop band full stop. Musical genius and really influential too. They didn't get the recognition they deserved in the States because their innovation actually worked against them - they were always ahead of the trend, and by the time it caught on, they had already moved to something else. Hope this album does it for them. It's an absolute stormer.

Brilliant song, with Ron's cinematic lyrics and impassioned piano and Russell's soaring, flexible voice; one of the best on a great album. And the latest, A Steady Drip Drip Drip, holds its own with the best previous Sparks albums too. I don't think Ron needs to worry about that well running dry, their talent is immortal.

Pure genius, what else can you call Sparks?

I was born in the States and as much as I love American rock n roll, especially the early stuff and doo wop that hits you right in the face with its directness and musicality, I find it a shame that American audiences don't appreciate intelligence and humor more, like the wonderful and unappreciated Sparks.

Absolutely brilliant song. They are always unique.

One of their best

Loved and was obsessed with Sparks since a kid

These guys haven't aged 10 years since 1974.

A good melody songwriter who decided to do more intellectual and/or satirical lyric writing but, for sure, Ron Mael is one of the most authentic songwriters of modern rock era. He is in league with “real deal” songwriters like Ray Davies, Bruce Springsteen, etc.-they write songs that are real to them without writing for hits. Bruce is super talented and can write massively successful rock songs but he still is authentic. He writes what matters to him instead of searching for a hit. Sparks and Ray Davies spend a lot of time mining the quirky in an authentic way with a great talent for writing excellent melodies.

Amazing band, beyond amazing in fact.

American national treasure

Being somewhat musically inclined, it's very interesting to hear the interpretation and music progression stated clearly and without humor from the wonderful Mael brothers. Thanks for the insight, as it makes me respect the music of Sparks even more.

legends

Musical genius !

very interesting! I like their take on Edith Piafs song, I love Sparks! why the many dislikes for this video?

this was a great short interview of a really great song.

Two really down to earth guys who produce music that's so very much above and beyond the crap you would hear on the radio today. Influential in so many ways and incredibly talented. I've been following them since 1974 but have never seen them live in concert. Still hoping!

They need an entire documentary

This is one of my favourites on the album. I absolutely love the progression, the builds, everything about it. It was one of the tracks that really made the album from an already strong 5/5 into a 6/5 (basically my way of saying it's a perfect album)

I've always wondered and now I know thanks Ron and Russ

Love these guys❤

amazing band

Actually I don’t think Edith Piaf could have said it better 👍👍

I love Edith 😍

Amazing!

Edith Piaf is a legend

Magnifique 🌿🌿🌿🌿

Творчество братьев Маэл - всегда эмоциональный и творческий эксперимент!!! Да они просто лучшие!!! Недооценка плебсом отнюдь не умаляет их достоинств!!! Надеюсь и жду новых работ...

More Sparks, less Haim

Thought the guy on the left was Will Ferrell in character

HBO needs to drop VICE

Sounds like the human music station from rick and morty.

Edith Piaf died from over.... not 27 and Sid and nacy died also not 27 and frank Sinatra i do it my way was Italian... not my business.

Who else thought this was going to be a Will Ferrell skit

Why is the guy on the left wearing sun glasses 👓 it's not too dark and there's no Sun ☀ those are tr-808 claps

The other guy look like Will Ferrell

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