Today’s Sparkle Video is proof positive that at one time, fabulous taste was everywhere. “Fiebre” (Fever) was a Mexican TV show in the 70’s that was a glorious 2 hour dance contest which also featured disco fashion extreme, thumping music galore and the only decor ever needed, at all, period. There are so many glittering sequins and yards of shimmering fabric that it’s absolutely blinding and though it’s difficult to pick a favorite outfit, mine is the green sequin catsuit that’s owning the light-up dancefloor. Soldiers, when I rule the world this is how everything will look all the time- a dazzling feast for the eyes and ears to behold. Coincidentally, that’s also the idea behind the Sparkle Army parties and watching this makes me want to have one right now!
The MOTHERLOAD
The word for today is “motherload” because that’s exactly what today’s Sparkle Video is. “Dancing Queen” features the ladies of ABBA in the outfits: slinky sequin catsuits with matching neckties(?) and boots. Their disco ball-esque set is so effective at drawing you in to the mood as swirling dancers move all around them like a dream. At approximately 2:56, the “light-up dance floor” on the stage kicks in for a dazzling grand finale and then to top it off..it’s a karaoke video! All this is just too much Soldiers, and when I say “too much” I mean perfect. The motherload.
CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF of SPARKLE VIDEO DAY!
For your pleasure on Sparkle Video Day, I have chosen to feature two videos of the same song by the same group because I honestly couldn’t decide which was more splendid.
Video A shows the Boys Town Gang performing their hit “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” in a standard “lip-sync-to-track” moment but looking marvelous nonetheless. The male backup “dancers” (something makes me think they’re not really dancers) are rocking their best matching leather daddy looks and Jackson Moore’s dress screams early 80’s disco fashion in the most fabulous way. Batwing sleeves, down-turned metallic belt and draping made to move with her body as she slinks around on stage is purely top drawer!
Video B features an appearance on Top of the Pops where they’re singing live and feeling it! In this version, the backup “dancers” are also backup singers and while they’re covered a bit more they still make sure to have guns fully exposed in matching electric red low-slung tanks. As for the lovely Ms. Moore, all I can say is “eat your heart out American Apparel!”. She is working full length black satin explosion like the Johnny Cash of Disco and I’m loving it!
HEAVY DUTY SPARKLE VIDEO DAY
It’s been a while since we had some Rock n’ Roll on Sparkle Video Day and there’s no more glamorous, rockingess, sparkle-tastic one than The Gossips’s “Heavy Cross”. First and foremost: OUTFIT! Holla Beth Ditto! This is a girl after my own heart and the personification of “More is More”. Hair, makeup, nails, jewels- she is completely covered in fabulosity. Even in her more casual look she makes sure to wear a sparkling black “T”, post-punk eye makeup and dramatic red lips. As for the music, it’s right on point with how I like my rock which is hard hitting with lots of rhythm for dancing and this song rages with the passion in her voice. I’d also like to give special sparkle kudos to the director for adding the flowing glitter effect that encompasses everything (exactly what glitter is meant to do!) and for lighting it all with star filters because just like me, that never gets old.
BEAM ME UP to SPARKLE VIDEO DAY!
One of the most fabulous things about being a Pisces is that you are on the same page with all other Pisces about basically everything, but when you happen to share the same exact birth date, it’s more like KABLAM!. Such is the case with myself and devoted Sparkle Soldier Ana, who chose today’s Sparkle Video to kick-start our birthday celebration weekend (that’s right 3 whole days of disco balls, laser beams and sparkling cocktails!) and what a dazzling number of perfection! A group after my own heart, Midnight Magic not only pays homage to a classic disco bass-line, but also honors the Word of Glitter in the most righteous way. “Beam Me Up” truly has everything one could ask for including a trumpet playing alien, whaling keytars , a glitter encrusted space warrior who casts “light-up-dance-floor beams” down to earth and a lead singer whose haunting vocals have a hint of the late great Teena Marie. However, the most fabulous thing about Tiffany Roth is that she and I share the same makeup aesthetic, which I call the “Sparkle Onslaught”, which defines itself as a look that has no glitter limits (as IF there ever would be!). The best part of today is that they are playing live tonight at Le Bain which is where I’ll be, and so should you, in a cache of glimmering sequins.
“NO BULL” SPARKLE VIDEO DAY!
Today’s Sparkle Video has several things that are near and dear to my heart: disco balls, animals, hot guys and sexified dancing. Most of all, it features the ultra-fabulous Charo who has taken up the cause to ban bullfighting in her home country of Spain and here in “Dance, Don’t Bullfight”, she pleads her case extremely well. I’m sure when given the choice, most people would choose boner grinding bedazzled beauties on the dance floor over watching an animal be tormented and killed – but that’s just my opinion as a professional veterinarian. However one look at Manolo, Charo’s adorable pet bull who also stars in this video, and I think you’ll agree that this cruel “sport” has got to go! I will miss those tight toreador pants tho’… Cuchi Cuchi!
THE ART OF SPARKLE VIDEO DAY
I’m sorry to bring it up again, but today’s Sparkle Video has me longing for the days when men dressed for the art of seduction. Tom Jones has enjoyed a long career as a sex symbol and it’s not due to some form of wizardry or amazing talent. He owes it all to his swagger, confidence and well chosen outfits that allowed his millions of lust-filled fans to visualize him naked. In fact, I’m willing to bet that no one ever asked “How’s it hangin’ Tom?”, because he always made it quite clear and that’s exactly the kind of men we need today. No more shirts buttoned all the way up, no more knit hats and beards that hide “come hither” facial expressions and certainly no more of this attitude that the company of a lovely sequined lady is something that comes with no effort whatsoever. Which brings me to the other bet I’m willing to make and that’s after this show, Tom was back in his dressing room in a sparkling huddle with all of his gorgeous dancers and their equally fabulous hair- and I’m pretty sure I’d win.
LASERTASTIC SPARKLE VIDEO DAY!
Today’s Sparkle Video features Perfume, a trio of super kawaii Japanese girls in brightly colored disco pants, who are laser addicts. Seriously, I’ve watched a bunch of their videos and they always have lots of lasers so I’m guessing it’s in their show rider and who can blame them? They make for a marvelous performance, especially when the music leaves a bit to be desired because while I do appreciate their “house-pop” style, my thoughts are “less Pop, more House” (and I mean a lot more House!). However when it comes to lasers and dancing in ’em, singing in ’em and generally being cute in ’em- they nailed it.
A PURR-FECTLY SPARKLING VIDEO DAY!
There’s only one word for today’s sparkle video and that’s MEOW! Maybe my love for cats has me completely biased, but there’s no denying Arabesque’s dazzling feline power is taking full charge of the stage in sparkling leopard print outfits and supremely styled disco hair. They’ve also added the only choice in accessories for this number: superhero belts and strappy metallic heels, which gives them the “purr”fect sultry edge for their prowl-like dancing as they sing “We’re the kitty cats, kitty cats, kitty cats… Don’t try to hide cause we can see by night”. Truly the most adorable words ever sung by three sex kittens lit gloriously by star filters!
CALLING SPARKLE VIDEO DAY!
Today’s Sparkle Video is a result of my being home with a cold and feeling in need of some attention from the Doctor. “Dr. Love” that is, along with First Choice who are all the medicine I need because there’s nothing like hearing that glorious beat and watching three lovely ladies in shimmering batwing tops and luminous harem pants to get one out of bed and dancing in the living room. Plus, the added dosage of a dance floor filled with disco boys in unbuttoned shirts has me thinking I’m cured because right now- I’m wishing they made house calls.
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