{"product_id":"sparks-no-1-in-heaven-45th-cd-503730006927","title":"Sparks - No. 1 in Heaven (45th Anniversary Edition) [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 45th anniversary release of Paste Magazine’s #1 synth-pop album of all time  ‘No. 1 In Heaven’ by Sparks, and the Sparks-composed-and-produced lost gem ‘Is There More To Life Than Dancing?’ by Noël.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in 1979, the Giorgio Moroder-produced ‘No. 1 In Heaven’ became the blueprint album for all electronic music to come. The same year, Ron and Russell Mael wrote, produced, and recorded the album ‘Is There More To Life Than Dancing?’ for LA-based singer Noël. Together these albums showcase the Maels’ electronic adventurousness and trailblazing foresight into the next decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBands such as Joy Division, Duran Duran, Vince Clarke (Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure), etc. have cited ‘No. 1 In Heaven’ as influential to their own work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTryouts for the Human Race\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcademy Award Performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLa Dolce Vita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeat the Clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Other Voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Number One Song in Heaven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeter Cook's Promo Spot for No. 1 in Heaven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTryouts for the Human Race (Alternative Long Version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeat the Clock (Long Version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Number One Song in Heaven (Single Version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTryouts for the Human Race (Single Version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeat the Clock (Single Version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLa Dolce Vita (Single Version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeat the Clock (Alternative Version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTryouts for the Human Race (Alternative Short Version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeter Cook's Promo Spot for Tryouts for the Human Race\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"4","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":50741329428776,"sku":"503730006927","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/3833\/7576\/files\/4343512-3206753.jpg?v=1763991144","url":"https:\/\/waterloorecords.com\/products\/sparks-no-1-in-heaven-45th-cd-503730006927","provider":"Waterloo Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}