Sparks And Jane Wiedlin - Cool Places b/w Sports (1983)

Artist:  Sparks And Jane Wiedlin
Single:  Cool Places
Release:  1983
Label:  Underdog Records
Genre:  Electronic, Synthpop
Producer:  Ron Mael, Russell Mael
Writer(s):  Ron Mael, Russell Mael

"Cool Places" is a song recorded by American duo Sparks in collaboration with Go-Go's member Jane Wiedlin. The song was released as the lead single for Sparks’s 1983 album "In Outer Space". At the time Sparks were at their most popular in US. Jane Wiedlin also helped promote the album on tour and appeared at a few gigs to perform the duets. The song is a bit of an anomaly in Sparks back catalogue, being one of the closest examples to a novelty song. Sparks have often been labelled a novelty act throughout their career. The song is at least representative of the style and content of their work in the mid eighties. Jane Wiedlin's band, The Go-Go's, performed the song on their 2006 tour, employing a more rock-driven style. They are performing it on their 2011 "Ladies Gone Wild" tour, as well.