A Big Beat Glam-Pop Curiosity Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 3, 1976, on Island Records (catalogue: WIP 6358), Sparks’ “I Like Girls” was the final single from Big Beat . Backed with “England,” this re-recorded live favourite (A) and jaunty B-side did not chart in the UK or US — a commercial disappointment after the success of Kimono My House, Propaganda, and Indiscreet. Issued in the UK and Australia only. A quirky glam-pop footnote. Single Overview

The Maels' Big Beat Kickoff Sparks’ “Big Boy” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 8, 1976 on Island Records (catalogue: WIP 6337). Backed with “Fill 'er Up,” this rollicking rock 'n' roll track, written by Ron and Russell Mael, served as the lead single from the band's sixth album, Big Beat. Produced by Rupert Holmes and Jeffrey Lesser, the A-side's Chuck Berry-inspired riff and Russell Mael's frenetic vocals celebrated a larger-than-life character, but it

A Sparks Glam-Pop Breakthrough Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 10, 1975, on Island Records (catalogue: WIP 6221), Sparks’ “Something For The Girl With Everything” — backed with “Marry Me” — was a glam-pop gem. Written by Ron Mael, produced by Muff Winwood, this high-energy track entered the UK Singles Chart on January 18, 1975, peaking at No. 17 on February 8, 1975, and charting for 7 weeks. Issued in pushout centre and solid centre variants, plus prom