Sparky's Dream

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About Sparky's Dream

Sparky's Dream is a single by Scottish band Teenage Fanclub, released in May 1995 from their acclaimed album Grand Prix. It was the second single released from the album and reached number 40 in the UK Singles Chart on 28 May 1995. It was the band's fourth UK Top 40 single. The song was written by the band's bass player Gerard Love, who also performed lead vocals.


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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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Teenage Fanclub

Teenage Fanclub are an alternative rock band formed in Bellshill, Scotland in 1989. The band is composed of Norman Blake (vocals, guitar), Raymond McGinley (vocals, lead guitar), Gerard Love (vocals, bass) and Francis MacDonald (drums), with songwriting duties shared equally among Blake, McGinley and Love. In concert, the band usually alternate among the three songwriters (who all sing lead vocals on their own songs) giving equal playing time to each one's songs. more »

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Written by: GERARD LOVE

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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.
Acclaim
Despite 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.
Album
It 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.
Songwriting
"Sparky's Dream" was written by the band member Gerard Love, who is known for his knack of producing melodic and uplifting songs.
Lyrical Theme
Although 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.
Video
The 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.
Influence
The 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.
B-Sides
The single's B-sides include the tracks "The Ballad of John and Yoko", "I'll Make It Clear", and "My Life."
Critical Reception
In 2018, Pitchfork listed "Sparky's Dream" at number 25 in their ranking of Teenage Fanclub's 40 best songs.
Live Performances
The song is often used as a closer during concerts due to its energetic nature and positive reception among fans.

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