Sparks (Röyksopp song) explained

Sparks
Cover:	Royksopp-Sparks-247140.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Röyksopp
Album:	Melody A.M.
Released:	16 June 2003
Recorded:	2001
Genre:	Electronica, trip hop
Length:	5:25
Label:	Astralwerks 11352
Prev Title:	Remind Me
Prev Year:	2002
Next Title:	Only This Moment
Next Year:	2005

"Sparks" is the fifth single from the Norwegian duo Röyksopp. It is the last single from Röyksopp's debut album Melody A.M.. The vocals are provided by Norwegian singer Anneli Drecker.

Response

The single was released in 2003 in the UK and late 2003 worldwide. The single peaked at #41 on the UK Singles Chart.^[1]

Track listings

UK CD1

1. "Sparks" (Edit) – 3:06
2. "Don't Go" – 7:20
3. "So Easy" (Derrick Carter Remix)

UK CD2

1. "Sparks" (Roni Size Edit) – 3:26
2. "Sparks" (Mandy Remix) – 8:55
3. "Sparks" (Murk Downtown Miami Mix) – 8:23
4. "Remind Me" (Someone Else's Mix) – 3:45
5. "Remind Me" (Video) – 4:05

Versions

There are several versions of "Sparks" that were released.

1. Sparks (Radio Mix)
2. Sparks (Roni Size Edit)
3. Sparks (Murk Downtown Miami Mix)
4. Sparks (Roni Size Mix)
5. Sparks (Roni Size Instrumental)
6. Sparks (Losoul Remix)

The track "Don't Go" features on some versions of this single.

Use of the song in popular culture

"Sparks" was featured in the TV series Six Feet Under, season 2 episode 6 (about 51 minutes into the episode). It is played in a scene with Nate entering Brenda’s apartment, finding her hard at work on her computer writing her novel. The two of them talk about people choosing to stay together through bad relationships.

Notes and References

1. Web site: ROYKSOPP | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company. OfficialCharts.com.