The Number One Song in Heaven
Sparks
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This is the number one song in heaven Written, of course, by the mightiest hand All of the angels are sheep in the fold of their master They always follow the Master and his plan This is the number one song in heaven Why are you hearing it now, you ask Maybe you're closer to here than you imagine Maybe you're closer to here than you care to be This is the number one song in heaven Written, of course, by the mightiest hand All of the angels are sheep in the fold of their master They always follow the Master and his plan This is the number one song in heaven Why are you hearing it now, you ask Maybe you're closer to here than you imagine Maybe you're closer to here than you care to be
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Written by: GIORGIO MORODER, RONALD D MAEL, RUSSELL CRAIG MAEL
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14 facts about this song
Release Date"The Number One Song in Heaven" was released in March 1979.
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AlbumThe song belongs to the band's eighth album titled "No. 1 In Heaven." It is the opening track of the album.
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New GenreThe album marked a significant change in Sparks' style, switching from their traditional rock music to electronic dance music. This song was the first emblem of that transition.
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CollaborationThis was the first Sparks album to be produced by Giorgio Moroder, a German-Italian record producer and songwriter, who is often credited with pioneering Italo disco and electronic dance music.
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Chart SuccessUpon release, the song charted at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Extended VersionAn extended version of the song also exists which runs over seven minutes, and features a longer instrumental introduction.
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Song InterpretationThe lyrics of the song suggest a satirical interpretation of the Christian concept of heaven, illustrating it as a dance club where God plays catchy disco music.
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InfluentialThe song proved to be highly influential in the music industry, with it setting new trends for synth-pop and new wave genres that became especially popular in the 1980s.
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Pop Culture"The Number One Song in Heaven" has been featured in several films and TV shows, including the 2010 movie "Kick-Ass."
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Cover VersionsOver the years, several artists, including Jimmy Somerville, and others have covered the song.
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Band MembersAt the time of the song and album release, Sparks consisted of brothers Ron and Russell Mael. Ron on keyboards and Russell as lead vocalist.
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Name InspirationIronically, the song’s title "The Number One Song in Heaven" is not number one on its album. The title track of the album is actually the third song. This presents a playful contradiction which is characteristic of the band's quirky style.
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ReceptionCritics generally received "The Number One Song in Heaven" positively, praising its catchy tune and the unique blend of rock and dance music it offered.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song is as iconic as the song itself, featuring the band performing against a background of flying sparks. It is well recognized for Russell's impressive falsetto and Ron's stark, expressionless keyboard playing.
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