Sparky's Dream
Teenage Fanclub
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If she lived in space, man I'd build a plane Out of luck so beam me up To hear her talking again She painted pictures That never dried Always tried to keep the feeling alive Need a crystal ball to see her in the morning And magic eyes to read between the lines. I take a wrong direction From a shooting star In the love dimension Fading fast from taking this too far That summer feeling is gonna fly Always try and keep the feeling inside Need a crystal ball to see her in the morning And magic eyes to read between the lines I took a wrong direction From a shooting star In the love dimension Fading fast from taking this to far Need a magic ball to see her in the morning And crystal eyes to read between the lines Need a magic ball to see her in the morning And crystal eyes to read between the lines
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Written by: GERARD LOVE
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Evolution"Sparky's Dream" is a single by Teenage Fanclub that was released in 1995. It became one of the band's most iconic songs.
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AcclaimDespite not charting very high (it peaked at #40 on the UK Singles Chart), the song was hailed by music critics and fans alike for its infectious energy and timeless melody.
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AlbumIt was featured on the band's critically acclaimed album "Grand Prix". This album peaked at number 7 on the UK Albums Chart, marking it as one of their most successful releases.
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Songwriting"Sparky's Dream" was written by the band member Gerard Love, who is known for his knack of producing melodic and uplifting songs.
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Lyrical ThemeAlthough Teenage Fanclub's songs usually lack complex lyrical themes, "Sparky's Dream" has been interpreted as a song about aspiration and the pursuit of dreams.
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VideoThe music video for the song features the band performing in what appears to be a TV Show setting, with various out-of-place and ironic situations going on in the background.
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InfluenceThe track is believed to be influenced by Big Star, one of the bands that Teenage Fanclub often cited as an influence. The power-pop sound of the song distinctly mirrors Big Star's own musical style.
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B-SidesThe single's B-sides include the tracks "The Ballad of John and Yoko", "I'll Make It Clear", and "My Life."
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Critical ReceptionIn 2018, Pitchfork listed "Sparky's Dream" at number 25 in their ranking of Teenage Fanclub's 40 best songs.
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Live PerformancesThe song is often used as a closer during concerts due to its energetic nature and positive reception among fans.
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