#terminal jive

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Sparks on Collaro Show, France, September 17th 1980. (x) (x)

I enjoy how Russell's beautiful cloud of wool bounces with the stamps of his feet.

[nedison]

Sparkstember Day 9:

SPARKS IN LIVING STEREO!

[bawnjourno]

Return of the Butterfly by Judy Chicago // "Just Because You Love Me" by Sparks

Sparkstember Day 9: Terminal Jive

[ylly22-2]

Posted @withregram • @gered_mankowitz Terminal Jive Released On This Day⁣

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On this day, 1980, Terminal Jive, the ninth studio album by Sparks, was released.⁣

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Brothers Ron and Russell Mael formed their first band Halfnelson in Los Angeles in 1968 and issued their debut album four years later when the two brothers also opted to re-name their band Sparks. After the UK Number 2 success of their debut single ‘This Town Ain’t Big Enough For The Both Of Us’ and the Top 5 album Kimono My House in 1974, Sparks notched up a string of hit singles and albums during the 70s until the failure of their 1980 album Terminal Jive. ⁣

They returned to the charts in the 1990s and in 1997 issued a new version of their first hit under the billing Sparks vs Faith No More. ⁣

The outfit are still going strong.⁣

I loved Sparks! They’re a great band who made some terrific music and had a wonderfully weird image. Brothers Ron and Russell Mael worked brilliantly off each other and understood the dynamic of a photo shoot, making them superb subjects. I shot several sessions with them and we became good friends for a while. The black and white shots for the Terminal Jive album were from one of the strangest and funniest shoots I have ever done!⁣

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📸 by Gered Mankowitz / Iconic Images⁣

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Tumblr's favourite Sparks album cover - Round 1

Which album cover is your favourite?

Terminal Jive

FFS

Voting ended onMay 15, 2025

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✨Sparkstember, day nine: Terminal Jive✨

The one that’s extra special to me.

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Sparkstember - Terminal Jive

Ranking Sparks songs based on the reaction they get on karaoke night

Breaking: The karaoke council votes in favor of puppet boy !

[apollosopera]

Sparkstember days 8 and 9 (bc I forgot to post yesterday)