Bookworm

Sparks: The Art of the Popular Song

Host:

Michael Silverblatt

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Kimono My House (Island Def Jam); Exotic Creatures of the Deep (Lil' Beethoven)
What a pleasure! After years of yearning, Bookworm talks with his favorite rock band about the art of writing pop songs. Ron and Russell Mael, the brothers who make up Sparks, prove to be as zany, quirky and smart as their music. Join us in this celebration of their 21st album, Exotic Creatures of the Deep.

Web exclusive: Listen to Michael's extended interview with Sparks

Guests:

Ron Mael: musician
Russell Mael: musician

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