Terminal Jive

Tracklisting

01. When I'm With You
02. Just Because You Love Me
03. Rock'n'Roll People In A Disco World
04. Young Girls
05. Noisy Boys
06. Stereo
07. The Greatest Show On Earth



Reviews

'This is a fine album by anybody's standards. Simple but effective synthesized arrangements give full backing to Sparks superbly catchy tunes...with excellent quality throughout. Far and away the best thing Sparks have ever done and highly recommended.' (Smash Hits, 1980)

'In the new Terminal Jive, Moroder and co-producer Harold Faltermeyer give Sparks more breathing room and the Maels deliver some of their most embracing tunes in years...a return to form for the underrated Maels' (Rober Hilburn, LA Times, 3 May 1980)

'Terminal Jive...has Moroder playing on Sparks' court, applying his skill to the production of a rock album. It’s an even more compelling venture than last years. Terminal Jive is given further depth via the quality of the Maels' songwriting...the three tracks that open side two are percussive arguments in favour of this being their best-ever album' (Harry Doherty, New Musical Espress, 9 February 1980)




Lyrics

01. When I'm With You (Ron & Russell Mael)

When I'm with you
I never have a problem when I'm with you
I'm really well-adjusted when I'm with you,
With you, with you
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
I lose a lot of sleep when I'm with you
I meet a lot of people when I'm with you,
With you, with you
When I'm with you
It's the break in the song
When I should say something special
But the pressure is on and I can't make up nothing special
Not when I'm with you
When I'm with you
I never feel like garbage when I'm with you
I almost feel normal when I'm with you
With you, with you
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
I'm always hot and bothered when I'm with you
I always need a shower when I'm with you,
With you, with you
When I'm with you
It's that break in the song
When I should say something special
But the pressure is on and I can't make up nothing special
Not when I'm with you
When I'm with you
I never need a mirror when I'm with you
I don't care what I look like when I'm with you, with you, with you
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
I never have a problem when I'm with you
I lose a lot of sleep when I'm with you
I meet a lot of people when I'm with you
I never feel like garbage when I'm with you
I almost feel normal when I'm with, with you, with you

02. Just Because You Love Me (Ron & Russell Mael)

Baby, baby, give it to me, give it to me
Baby, baby, give it to me, give it now,
Is that all I get, is that all I get
Just because you love me
Just because you love me
Just because you love me
Just because you love me
Baby, baby, give it to me, give it to me
Baby, baby, give it to me, give it to me
I'm not that quick
This is ridiculous
Just because you love me
Just because you love me
It's common courtesy
Don't be a nurse to me
You save your worst for me
Just because you love me
Just because you love me
Just because you love me
Just because you love me
Baby, baby, level with me, level, with me
Baby, baby, level with me, level with me
What should I do when you say no
Just because you love me
Just because you love me
Just because you love me
Just because you love me

03. Rock'n'Roll People In A Disco World (Ron Mael & Russell Mael)

Rock and roll people in a disco world
Rock and roll people in a disco world
They sing Hard Day's Night
They're as high as kites
And they sing and play and carry on like
Rock and roll people in a disco world
Rock and roll people in a disco world
Rock and roll people in a disco world
Rock and roll people in a disco world
Rock and roll people in a disco world
They make L. P. records
And a few make comebacks
And the rest sell shoes to all the others
Rock and roll people in a disco world
Rock and roll people in a disco world
Rock and roll people in a disco world

04. Young Girls (Ron Mael/Russell Mael)

I like their arms
I like their legs|I like their lips
Their widening hips
Their radios
They live at home
They don't have cars
I have a home
I have a car
They like that, they like that
Young girls haven't seen the whole night
And they will hold you, though it might not be tight
And they will kiss you, though it might not be right
'Cause they are young girls
Young girls, I don't care what they say
I want to have you each and every day
I feel you, I don't care what they say
Young girls
I like their talk
Small little words
I like their style
Less of the guile
They're straight with you
Don't analyse, don't analyse
You've seen too much
I like the touch of young girls,
Young girls
Young girls haven't seen the whole night
And they will hold you, though it might not be tight
And they will kiss you, though it might not be right
'Cause they are young girls
Young girls, I don't care what they say
I want to have you each and every day
I feel you, I don't care what they say
Young girls

05. Noisy Boys (Ron & Russell Mael)

Whispering breeze and the sound of the rain on the awning
Candlelight music, the sound of the leaves in the air
All of that makes me feel nervous
I know it's part of your life
But once in a while I just got to be riled
You know it ain't nothin' personal babe
But noisy boys are happy boys
Let it out, let it out, get it crashing
Noisy boys are happy boys
Let it out, let it out, get it smashing
Noisy boys are happy boys
Let it out, let it out, keep on crashing
Noisy boys are happy boys
Let it out, let it out, let it out all the way
Hush little momma, your daddy has got to be moving
Hush little momma, your daddy is going away
Once in a while I get edgy
You've seen it happen before
Once in a while I just got to be riled
You know it ain't nothin' personal babe
But noisy boys are happy boys
Let it out, let it out, get it crashing
Noisy boys are happy boys
Let it out, let it out, get it smashing
Noisy boys are happy boys
Let it out, let it out, keep on crashing
Noisy boys are happy boys
Let it out, let it out, let it out all the way

06. Stereo (Ron & Russell Mael)

Make your choice and that is that
Live with her and don't look back
Easy, simple, tidy, ultra-clean
Not with me, I don't know why
To the left and to the right
Good things come from more than just one side
In stereo
Stereo
Stereo
In stereo
Stereo
Stereo
In a sandwich, in a vice
Stuck with too much paradise
It's okay with me, it's not too bad
Each of you has other scenes
Smart professors, clean marines
You too live your life in stereo
In stereo
Stereo
Stereo
In stereo
Stereo
Stereo

07. The Greatest Show On Earth (Ron & Russell Mael)

Steady as it goes 'cause she's the greatest show
Steady as it goes 'cause she's the greatest show
Steady as it goes 'cause she's the greatest show
Step right up and see her walkin' down the street, she's something
Watch her check you out and see if you're complete, she's something
See her tap her foot to nothin' but your heavy breathing
She's the greatest show on earth and I ain't never leaving.
'Cause she's the greatest show on earth tonight and every night
And she's worth it even when you gotta pay a heavy price
'Cause she's the greatest show on earth tonight and every night
And she's worth it even when you got to push and shove and fightYou could bring together everyone for one big show
The Four Tops, Moptops, Boston Pops, and Art Laboe
Half a million people pushin' and the crowd says 'go'
But I'd be up in my apartment with the greatest show
'Cause she's the greatest show on earth tonight and every night
And she's worth it even when you gotta pay a heavy price
'Cause she's the greatest show on earth tonight and every night
And she's worth it even when you got to push and shove and fight



Credits

Terminal Jive:
Produced by Giorgio Moroder and Harold Faltermeyer
Original Cover Design: Pearce Marchbank
Photos: Gered Mankowitz