"Sparks Fly"on Macy's Fireworks Show - Song Appreciation
Sparks Fly on Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show
"Sparks Fly" is a song by Taylor Swift, from her third consecutive multi-platinum album, "Speak Now". Written solely by Swift herself, at an early age of 16, "Sparks Fly" proved how great of a songwriter she can be. Upon popular demand from the fans, Swift complied and produced the track with long-time co-producer Nathan Chapman, who aided her with juggernaut hits such as "Love Story" and "You Belong With Me". The song catapulted to no. 1 on iTunes all-genre songs chart and debut the following week at no. 17 on Billboard Hot 100.
Upon its release as a single, Taylor Swift exploded on the Billboard Social 50, and "Sparks Fly" received positive reviews from most critics and believed that the song could turn around things for Taylor Swift, with 0/3 chart-topping singles. Not surprisingly, "Sparks Fly" effortlessly topped both the Billboard Country Chart and Mediabase Airplay Chart! The first & only single fromSpeak Now* to achieve so.
One of the maltreated gems of the aforesaid album. More than 800,000 singles sold, help us push it to PLATINUM! If you don't have it yet, DROP EVERYTHING NOW and BUY "Sparks Fly" on iTunes!
"Sparks Fly" live at the Speak Now World Tour (DVD rip)
"Sparks Fly" original performance
*Disclaimer:
"Ours" is a bonus song from "Speak Now Deluxe Edition".
Speak Now singles peak:
"Mine" - #2
"Back to December" - #3
"Mean" - #2
"The Story of Us (pop only) - #21
DISCUSSION
Could it have been bigger?
Should it have been a multi-format single?
Is this one of Taylor's best songs?
Does it deserve a better music video?
Should it have been the lead single or an earlier choice?
Should she release the original version and some of her other unreleased songs?