1. The song was written after Kenyon was arrested but before the actual trial. And re the trial, it's true that Kenyon could only be convicted on robbery charges, but there were no monster-fangirls - Frank virtually admitted in the sleevenotes that he'd decided not to let the mundane truth get in the way of a good folk-blues-type story. This song was an instant crowd-pleaser, even before Frank went through the phase of either inviting women in the audience to mime the events of the song (late '75, one who participated turned out to be a nurse), or puppeteering the story (early '76). 2. This version is from the last night of the Xmas '76 New York residency. Edited out of the album track - solos by Ray White and Luis Marini. To get the true meaning of that Estrada reference hear the track Mothers At KPFK. (And no, he hadn't been arrested yet).
Zappa could have been a huge star if he chose to play the game With music like this and the talent in the band all he needed to do was sing about “spring clean for the May queen “ or “ bricks in walls “ or maybe cocaine This is anther instrumental on this album which is incredible solo but title means no DJ could ever play it on radios Did Frank self sabotage ? I’m not sure
Zappa just puts a spotlight on some behavior in our society... Also the delicious rhythm of the lyrics is what Zappa loves... "He just be pumpin' every one of 'em up with all the bag fulla The Illinois Enema Bandit Juice"... "But then on the other hand I would"... "And a sinister midget, with a bucket and a mop"...
John - '...I'm kind of sad I know English because of this song...' has got to be one of the greatest revelations on your channel! Fantastic! But don't worry - it's just entertainment. Great reaction (and the mind-bending is part of the point, of course...)...
Blow your mind and listen to Cruisin for burgers that was originally recorded for this album but Warner bros cut the song out. It's one of Frank's most amazing jazz/rock compositions and solos. You tube has that 1976 live in NY version that was cut out of the double album set.
@@globextradingsystemsllc1740 warner did not cut the song out, the only song cut was Punky, the song you're saying was added by Zappa along with 3 other tracks when he got the double CD version togther, as I said the song you mention was never cut cos it was never intended for the original release.
Of course that was part of the fun at FZ concerts. He would invite some of the ladies of the audience up on stage for a disco-type dance party and then play the wildest non-danceable instrumentals and see what transpired.
Hey, John, why do you think, Peter suggested this song especially for you?! I really was wondering how you would react? And, as before, I find your reaction as I expected, you were shocked by the words, but, then you didn't have much to say about it. That's poor, why do you do this show?? Here is what you could have said: The music, blues rock, is outstanding all over, the groove, the quite parts, the loud parts, the solo and the harmony singing, the guitar solo, all of it very top notch, only Zappa can do this, BUT, da werds, they are crossing a line. Zappa has no clue at all what sexualized violence is about. He puts this horrible story in the frame of a mutually agreed strange sex practise, which it is not at all. Zappa makes fun of the victims of an extremely horrible crime. What would they think when they hear the words?! What would every victim of sexualized violence think, if they hear the words, right, John?! Zappa did a no go with the text, shame on him, that's what I always thought about this song despite this outer space blues rock and Terry's excellent drumming. Zappa is not silly here, it's mean and irresponsible and ignorant. And I wished, you would have said this, John! That you wished you weren't a native English speaking person gives me a hint that this is what you were wanting to say but for some reason didn't. And the reaction of some of the other folks here gives me a hint, why...
Because Peter knows Zappa prime was with Bozzio. I convinced him after a year. You should listen to the amazing version of cruisin for burgers that was cut out of Warner bros final cut release screwing over Frank with the best song on this album and concert. Purple Lagoon,etc. PRIME FRANK = 76 - early 78. Baby snakes the following year.Then sloppy Colai came around march 78,ruining the prime run.
I wonder whether this song is a response to the Beatles' song, 'Maxwell's Silver Hammer', where two girls call for a murderer to be aquitted - but pushed to the extreme by FZ as usual, with great nusic, dirty humour and no sensitivity when it comes to gender. As always, FZ makes you move, makes you think and refuses to make you comfortable.
The first time I heard this song was in the middle of the night in South Dakota on a long road trip. That delirious moment is burned into memory.
Trombonist, guitarist and singer here. I think this song is BADASS!
Saw a story made him laugh, wrote a song about it. But Ray Whites voice!!!
Interesting factoid...the original vocalist for this ditty was Napoleon Murphy Brock.
But when it first appeared on record it was Ray White. "Live in NY"...1978? I could be wrong.
This is a work of art that should be preserved for future generations
1. The song was written after Kenyon was arrested but before the actual trial. And re the trial, it's true that Kenyon could only be convicted on robbery charges, but there were no monster-fangirls - Frank virtually admitted in the sleevenotes that he'd decided not to let the mundane truth get in the way of a good folk-blues-type story. This song was an instant crowd-pleaser, even before Frank went through the phase of either inviting women in the audience to mime the events of the song (late '75, one who participated turned out to be a nurse), or puppeteering the story (early '76).
2. This version is from the last night of the Xmas '76 New York residency. Edited out of the album track - solos by Ray White and Luis Marini. To get the true meaning of that Estrada reference hear the track Mothers At KPFK. (And no, he hadn't been arrested yet).
"This is for Roy Estrada, wherever he is"
he is in jail for the rest of his life and probably _is_ getting an enema from Bubba
That guitar solo though… Zappa could write a song about anyone and anything - and he did…. Helped fund his ‘serious’ music.
Don't miss Dweezil Zappa!!!
Touring soon..... Father Frank is looking down Proudly on his Son.🎸🎸🎸
I unreservedly second this recommendation
The legendary Live in New York version. So tight, so groovy, so juicy. Sorry not sorry for the pun. And the guitar. absolute KILLER
Ray White, Terry Bozzio larger than life performance
Some other versions are great too...with greater solos
Warner was okay with this but not Punky's Whips, which amuses the hell out me.
I think they were afraid of being sued by Angels management or Punky Meadows himself
Who needs Al Capone when you've got Michael Kenyon!
Sing it, Ray!
Zappa could have been a huge star if he chose to play the game
With music like this and the talent in the band all he needed to do was sing about “spring clean for the May queen “ or “ bricks in walls “ or maybe cocaine
This is anther instrumental on this album which is incredible solo but title means no DJ could ever play it on radios
Did Frank self sabotage ? I’m not sure
Zappa just puts a spotlight on some behavior in our society... Also the delicious rhythm of the lyrics is what Zappa loves... "He just be pumpin' every one of 'em up with all the bag fulla The Illinois Enema Bandit Juice"... "But then on the other hand I would"... "And a sinister midget, with a bucket and a mop"...
One of Franks best solos.
Some people hate this because it's a true story and some felt this glorified the "bandit".
Roses are red violets are blue when I listen to Frank, my neighbors do too.
🎸CRANK SOME FRANK🎸
Excellent. Thank you
Awesome vocal from Ray White! Love this album. Your moral indignation cracked me up. Probably best to not take this shit too seriously.
John - '...I'm kind of sad I know English because of this song...' has got to be one of the greatest revelations on your channel!
Fantastic!
But don't worry - it's just entertainment. Great reaction (and the mind-bending is part of the point, of course...)...
Holy cow, I haven't heard this song in about 30 years. I used to own this record. Gotta do Titties and Beer from this album.
Blow your mind and listen to Cruisin for burgers that was originally recorded for this album but Warner bros cut the song out. It's one of Frank's most amazing jazz/rock compositions and solos. You tube has that 1976 live in NY version that was cut out of the double album set.
@@globextradingsystemsllc1740 warner did not cut the song out, the only song cut was Punky, the song you're saying was added by Zappa along with 3 other tracks when he got the double CD version togther, as I said the song you mention was never cut cos it was never intended for the original release.
A pleasant little ditty, but hard to dance to 😜
Of course that was part of the fun at FZ concerts. He would invite some of the ladies of the audience up on stage for a disco-type dance party and then play the wildest non-danceable instrumentals and see what transpired.
@@EdwardGregoryNYC My comment was a joke sir. ✌
It's got a good beat and is easy to dance to. I give it a ten. Looking for some rusty co-ed rump...
I’m pretty sure Frank hates us all.
not true! I met him once...
@@gergsar lol.
Best rock song ever.
Peter k is a legend !
Too organic 😅
Love this title !
it's a true story (honest!)
Made in USA don't let the words get in the way
Hey, John, why do you think, Peter suggested this song especially for you?!
I really was wondering how you would react?
And, as before, I find your reaction as I expected, you were shocked by the words, but, then you didn't have much to say about it. That's poor, why do you do this show??
Here is what you could have said:
The music, blues rock, is outstanding all over, the groove, the quite parts, the loud parts, the solo and the harmony singing, the guitar solo, all of it very top notch, only Zappa can do this, BUT, da werds, they are crossing a line. Zappa has no clue at all what sexualized violence is about. He puts this horrible story in the frame of a mutually agreed strange sex practise, which it is not at all. Zappa makes fun of the victims of an extremely horrible crime. What would they think when they hear the words?! What would every victim of sexualized violence think, if they hear the words, right, John?!
Zappa did a no go with the text, shame on him, that's what I always thought about this song despite this outer space blues rock and Terry's excellent drumming. Zappa is not silly here, it's mean and irresponsible and ignorant.
And I wished, you would have said this, John! That you wished you weren't a native English speaking person gives me a hint that this is what you were wanting to say but for some reason didn't.
And the reaction of some of the other folks here gives me a hint, why...
Because Peter knows Zappa prime was with Bozzio. I convinced him after a year. You should listen to the amazing version of cruisin for burgers that was cut out of Warner bros final cut release screwing over Frank with the best song on this album and concert. Purple Lagoon,etc. PRIME FRANK = 76 - early 78. Baby snakes the following year.Then sloppy Colai came around march 78,ruining the prime run.
I wonder whether this song is a response to the Beatles' song, 'Maxwell's Silver Hammer', where two girls call for a murderer to be aquitted - but pushed to the extreme by FZ as usual, with great nusic, dirty humour and no sensitivity when it comes to gender.
As always, FZ makes you move, makes you think and refuses to make you comfortable.
LoL!
NO poo poo jokes folks!
Check here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_H._Kenyon
Zappa's taste for the bizarre .... :D