1969
WHEN WE WERE YOUNG * THE TWO SPARKS * CAMEL 22 * UK
Produced by Harry Mudie this Camel B side has the obscure duo The Two Sparks; one of who could well have been Dennis Walks as his name is on the credits for the song, but who the other 'Spark' was I have no idea
In the 1890 Dictionary of Slang, Jargon & Cant by A. Barrere and C. G. Leland, have the following entry under: Spark.
Spark (American), a lover, a "beau." Flame is an old English word for sweetheart ; in America it is more peculiarly applied to a lady-love. "Where there is flame, there will be sparks," originated the application of the latter word to men. From this is derived "to spark it," and "to go sparking."
When the dew is just a sprinkling,
And the stars begin their twinkling,
And the day dies into darking,
That is just the time to go sparking.
- Broadside Ballad
A spark in England was formerly applied, like beau, rather to a gay and stylish fellow than a lover.
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