Contest #2; December 2021

 

This time a double question about the single that marked Sparks' breakthrough in many European countries; "This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us";

  • What was the original working title of this song?
  • Which song was initially considered as the lead single but didn't even end up on Kimono My House?

 

Solutions to maels@xs4all.nl. I will draw the winner from the correct entries. This contest runs until January 12, 2022.

 

Prize: A copy of the 1999 German 12" single "More Than A Sex Machine", in mint condition.

The second contest is closed. The correct answers were: 

 

  • "Too Hot Too Handle" was the original working title of "This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us".
  • "Barbecutie was was initially considered as the lead single before Ron wrote "This Town.."

 

My son William (6) took a strip with name from a bowl with all contestors which turned out to be Kate Connolly. Please blame him if you're not her.

 

A new contest will be announced soon(ish).