Amateur Hour
Sparks
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The lawns grow plush in the hinterlands The perfect little setting for the one night stands. The drapes are drawn and the lights are out It's the time to put in practice what you've dreamed about. Well she can show you what you must do To be more like people better than you. Amateur hour goes on and on When you turn pro you know She'll let you know Amateur hour goes on and on When you turn pro You know she tells you so. Girls grow tops to go topless in While we sit and count the hairs that blossom from our chins. Our voices change at a rapid pace I could start a song a tenor and then end as bass. So choose your partners everyone If you hesitate the good ones are gone. Amateur hour goes on and on Dance Laugh Wine Dine and talk and sing But those cannot replace what is the real thing It's a lot like playing the violin You cannot start off and be Yehudi Menuhin. So Amateur hour goes on and on
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Written by: RON MAEL
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13 facts about this song
Release Details"Amateur Hour" is a song by the American rock band Sparks. It was released as a single in 1974.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Island Records label.
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Album Information"Amateur Hour" is a part of the band's third studio album "Kimono My House," which was their first album to achieve significant commercial success.
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Chart RankingsThe song reached #7 on the UK Singles Chart, standing as Sparks' fourth top-ten hit in the UK.
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Song DurationThe song has a runtime of 3:37 minutes.
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Musical StyleJust like other songs in the album "Kimono My House," "Amateur Hour" is famous for its glamorous and flamboyant style of music.
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Songwriters"Amateur Hour" was written by Ron Mael, the band's keyboardist.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists since its release, including the bands Erasure and Cinema.
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ReissuesThe song was reissued as a single in 1979 to promote the compilation album "The Best of Sparks."
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Music VideoA music video was made for the song, featuring the band members performing in a white room filled with period antique furniture.
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Song Promotion"Amateur Hour" was promoted on the British music television program "Top of the Pops" by Sparks.
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Critical ReceptionThe song is often noted for its originality and whimsical lyrics, and it is considered one of Sparks' most popular songs.
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Band MembersA memorable feature of "Amateur Hour" is the distinctive falsetto vocals of lead singer Russell Mael and the quirky keyboard playing of his brother, Ron Mael.
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