Sparks top 10 songs (including GMVs and kernels if applicable) with the peak position and peak date for each song. Sparks began as Los Angeles band Halfnelson, formed by brothers Ron Mael and Russell Mael. Shortly after the release of their debut album “Halfnelson” in 1971, the group changed their name to Sparks and rereleased their debut album as “Sparks”. The album was produced by Todd Rundgren.