Sparks - This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us

Published: June 16, 2021, 5 p.m.

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Sparks are the brothers Ron and Russell Mael, a legendary duo from Los Angeles. Over the last 50 years, they\\u2019ve released 25 albums. They\\u2019ve collaborated with Giorgio Moroder and Franz Ferdinand, and they\\u2019ve influenced bands like Joy Division, Faith No More, Bj\\xf6rk, and countless others. Director Edgar Wright, whose films include Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Baby Driver, and Scott Pilgrim vs the World, has made a documentary about the band called The Sparks Brothers. It premiered at Sundance, and comes out in theaters on Friday, June 18th.\\xa0In this episode, Ron and Russell break down their hit, \\u201cThis Town Ain\\u2019t Big Enough for Both of Us," which came out in 1974, and changed their careers forever.

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