The Ballad of El Goodo, by sparkle*jets u.k.

The Ballad of El Goodo

by sparkle*jets u.k.

supported by

Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
Full cover cardboard sleeve with Spine (so you can keep it with your albums!) and transluscent blue vinyl.

Includes unlimited streaming of The Ballad of El Goodo via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

ships out within 3 days

edition of 250 44 remaining

$5 USD or more
Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

$5 USD or more

	1.	The Ballad of El Goodo 04:28
	2.	You and Your Sister 03:15

about

Big Stir Records is thrilled to announce the addition of Orange County, CA pop legends SPARKLE*JETS U.K. to our roster with their first new release in 18 years: a limited edition colored 7” vinyl single that's of unique significance to both the band and the label. It's a pair of beautiful and emotional covers related to BSR's namesake Big Star – the band's classic “The Ballad of El Goodo” and the beloved Chris Bell solo cut “You and Your Sister” – both recorded at Ardent Studios in Memphis with Jody Stephens on drums for the A side. Kenny Howes (yeah, that Kenny Howes) donated his guitar skills (and guitars) to the session as well.

credits

released July 27, 2019

Michael Simmons: Lead Vocals, Guitar
Susan West: Backing Vocals
Jamie Knight: Bass
Tisha Boonyawatanta: Keyboards
Kenny Howes: Guitars, Backing Vocals
Jody Stephens: Drums

Recorded July 2018 at ARDENT STUDIOS Memphis TN.

license

about

Michael Simmons Huntington Beach, California

Guitarist/songwriter/vocalist for venerable powerpop band sparkle*jets u.k., frequent voice behind Popdudes, and 1/3 of Yorktown Lads.

yorktownlads.com

contact / help

Contact Michael Simmons

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this album or account

If you like The Ballad of El Goodo, you may also like:

Beachheads II
by Beachheads

Norwegian power pop outfit founded by members of black n' roll heavyweights Kvelertak strike a perfect balance between catchy and caustic. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 9, 2022
go to album
Buy This Now!
by Uni Boys

Twelve nervy power pop tracks punctuated by hairpin chord changes that arrive like sucker punches. Bandcamp Album of the Day Oct 10, 2023
go to album
No Guitar
by Curling

Don't believe the name of their latest album; jangle-pop hooks and stacked grunge guitars are two of the Bay Area band's greatest gifts. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 16, 2023
go to album
Hypocrite / On Your Lovin' Mind *Double A-Side
by Uni Boys

Clean pop rock sounds with loads of energy (and handclaps!) from this Los Angeles group. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 17, 2022
go to album
Melatonin Doomsday Blues
by Strange Magic

Home-produced, sun-warped indie rock with wry wit and charming jangle from New Mexico's Javier Romero. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 21, 2020
go to album
Definitely Band
by Curling

Indie rock with sunny psych-pop harmonies and guitar work that alternately chimes and crashes. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 22, 2018
go to album
Not Getting What You Want, One Step at a Time
by Imp of Perverse

Getting some serious Dean Wareham vibes from this Texas bedroom project that’s anything but lo-fi. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 10, 2017
go to album