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Wikipedia article
"'Cool Places'" is a 1983 new wave song recorded by American pop band Sparks in collaboration with the Go-Go's rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Jane Wiedlin.[https://www.tampabay.com/wednesday-lost-and-found-jane-wiedlin-and-sparks-cool-places/2111567/ Wednesday lost and found: Jane Wiedlin and Sparks 'Cool Places'] It was their second single to enter the Billboard Hot 100.
Background
The song was released as the lead single from Sparks's 1983 album 'In Outer Space'. At the time, Sparks were at their most popular in the US, their two previous albums having dented the lower reaches of the 'Billboard' 200 album chart. The single peaked at No. 13 on the Hot Dance Club Play charts in June 1983.[https://www.billboard.com/artist/sparks/chart-history/dsi/ Sparks|Billboard] The song's success followed the success of their previous single and only other Hot 100 entry "I Predict".
A music video for the song was directed by California born filmmaker and artist Graeme Whifler.
Sparks recorded "Lucky Me, Lucky You" with Jane Wiedlin for the same parent album.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJt2C0p8x-g Lucky Me, Lucky You on SPARKS' official YouTube channel]
Track listing
'7" Atlantic 0-89863'
#"Cool Places" 3:25
#"Sports" 3:23
'12" Atlantic 0-89863'
#"Cool Places" (Long Mix) 4:38
#"Sports" 3:23
Chart performance
References
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