Master of Sparks
ZZ Top
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High class Slim came floatin' in Down from the county line. Just gettin' right on Saturday night, Ridin' with some friends of mine. They invited me just to come and see Just what was on their minds And then I took my first long look At the Master of Sparks on high. In the back of Jimmy's Mack Stood a round steel cage Welded into shape by Slim, Made out of sucker gauge. How fine, they cried, now with you inside, Strapped in there safe and sound. I thought, my-o-my, how the sparks will fly If that thing ever hit the ground. Slim was so pleased when I had eased Into his trap of death. He had slammed the door but I said no more And I thought I'd breathed my last breath. We was out in the sticks down Highway Six And the crowd was just about right. The speed was too, so out I flew Like a stick of rollin' dynamite. When I hit the ground you could hear the sound And see the sparks a country mile. End over end I began to spin But the ball started runnin' wild. But it was too late as I met my fate And the ball started gettin' hot. But through the sparks and the flame I knew that the claim Of the Master of Sparks was gone.
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Master of Sparks" is a song from the American band ZZ Top's third album, "Tres Hombres," which was launched in 1973.
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Band MembersZZ Top members who performed this song are Billy Gibbons as the lead vocalist and guitarist, Dusty Hill as the bassist and backing vocalist, and Frank Beard as the drummer.
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Songwriting CreditThe song was written by Billy Gibbons, who wrote most of the band's major hits.
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Inspired Story"Master of Sparks" was inspired by a teenage experiment. Gibbons got the idea from a ride he took in a farm cage loaded with an array of fireworks when he was a kid.
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Song GenreBelonging to the rock genre, "Master of Sparks" continues the band's signature style of Southern rock, blues rock, and hard rock.
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AcclaimAlthough "Master of Sparks" is not one of ZZ Top's most famous songs, it has been acclaimed by critics and fans for its unique storytelling lyricism and impressive instrumental.
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Musical Style"Master of Sparks" stands out for its unusual structure, departing from the classic verse-chorus form in favor of a slow-building, escalating intensity.
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VisualsIn typical ZZ Top fashion, "Master of Sparks" creates a vivid visual picture with its lyrics, helping listeners visualize the story being told.
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Live PerformancesAlthough not a staple in their live sets, "Master of Sparks" has been performed by ZZ Top in concerts, where it showcases their powerful musicianship and bluesy sound.
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Album SuccessThe album "Tres Hombres," which includes "Master of Sparks," helped catapult ZZ Top to national fame. The album reached number eight on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Gibbons' TechniqueIn "Master of Sparks," Gibbons used a slide guitar, showcasing his blues influences and the technique that has made him one of rock's most respected guitarists.
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DurationThe duration of the song is 3:31, making it one of the shorter songs on the "Tres Hombres" album.
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