Beat the Clock
Sparks
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I was born a little premature Mom just couldn't take no more Had no time to learn to cry Goodbye, Mama, got to fly Bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye Entered school when I was two PhD'd that afternoon Never entered any sports Didn't look too good in shorts Got divorced when I was four [Chorus:] I've seen everything there is I've done everything there is I've met everyone but Liz Now I've even met ol' Liz No time for relationship Skip the foreplay, let 'er rip You gotta beat the clock, beat the clock, Beat the clock, beat the clock I did lots of traveling Parts of me unraveling The Army then rejected me Said I had two flat feet Wore them out when I was three Too bad there ain't ten of you Then I'd show you what I'd do I could cheat on five of you And be faithful to you too But there's only one of you [Chorus]
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11 facts about this song
Band OriginSparks is an American pop rock band formed in Los Angeles by brothers Ron and Russell Mael.
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Release InfoThe song "Beat the Clock" was released as part of their 1979 album, "No. 1 in Heaven," which marked a stylistic shift to a more synth-heavy sound.
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Chart Performance"Beat the Clock" reached 10 in the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of the band's highest-charting songs.
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Music EvolutionThe song is an example of how Sparks changed their style from more traditional rock to blend in with the emerging synth-pop and disco scenes of the late 1970s.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by Giorgio Moroder, a prominent figure in the dance music scene of the time, who also produced the track and the rest of the "No. 1 in Heaven" album.
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Lyrics"Beat the Clock" is an upbeat song with lyrics that reflect themes of urgency and fast-paced, modern-day living.
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Notable PerformancesThe band has performed "Beat the Clock" live on numerous occasions including a famous performance on the popular UK music show Top Of The Pops in 1979.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Beat the Clock" over the years, showcasing its enduring influence and popularity in both pop and dance music.
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Album PerformanceWhile the overall album "No 1 in Heaven" did not chart highly in the US, it reached number 14 in the UK and was critical to the band maintaining their popularity in Britain.
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RemixIn 2017, "Beat the Clock" was remixed by Belgian group Telex for the Sparks' remix album "Plagiarism."
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Feature in Media"Beat the Clock" and other Sparks tracks have been featured in various forms of media, from films to commercials, reflecting the song's enduring popularity.
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