In case you didnt know, Frank was a drummer when he started out. As you can probably tell, he places very high importance on drums & percussion. All his drummers were highly accomplished and amongst the best around.
The way Bozzio plays off of Zappa's lead in this version of this song, was a huge inspiration to me as a teenage drummer. I wore out more than one cassette on this album.
20 years after this recording, I had a bunch of cassettes in my car as I was driving my kids to visit their cousins on a 100-mile journey like once a month. They still talk about the Muffin Man, all these years later.
I am an old Zappa fan , was a teen in the 70’s bought this album then… 2 notes you talked over…Live! “Good Night Austin Texas, wherever you are”! Recorded at the world famous Armadillo World Headquarters in South Austin Texas the epitome of the 70’ Cowboy/Hippie scene in Austin. Birthplace of outlaw country! Other note you talked over some key lyrics - this song was written from one of Beefheart’s poems. (Side fact… The Cover Shot of Bongo Fury of Frank and Captain Beefheart , was taken at Sandy’s Burgers on Riverside in South Austin- an establishment THAT IS STILL THERE to this day! )
One of the first songs that introduced Terry Bozzio to the world... Unlike any other drummer for Zappa, Bozzio made his guitar real mean and rockin'... Zappa always used close mic'd live performances for "studio" recordings...
Frank was in his own category. No one could do what Frank could do. That guitar solo was completely spontaneous for that show, unbelievable. I'm lucky to have seen him live five times.
A lot of Frank's solos have a certain distinct sound (tonal quality) that he achieved by using a wah-wah pedal. But instead of using the wah effect by rocking the pedal up and down, he kept the pedal in the half-depressed position/setting, which gave the guitar a particular trebly sound that you couldn't get in any other way (at the time, anyway).
An amazing piece showing Frank could blues guitar with the best of them. You need to see live performances of this, Frank was an amazing showman and... Today they released the 50th anniversary special edition of Overnite Sensation. Listened to about 3 hours of it, it's an amazing documentary.
This solo is one of the most unconvered, underappreciated works of all time. Reviewers and RUclipsrs all focus on that half-effort live performance from 77, when this is the real gem. Glad to find another appreciative fan. Have a like and a sub.
Hm I like both versions, they're so different though, can't decide which one I like more. I heard the 77 one first so solo wise I'm leaning toward that one, the guitar sounds so much sharper and intensive, not to mention the whole song sounds so much fuller with that FAT rhythm section, really does pack a punch compared to this one. Idk half effort sounds weird to me. But in this cleaner version I love the emphasis on the drums which really add to the vibe, then there's the whole intro ofc, which I don't really care for music wise but I've grown to love it as well, especially for the breaking of character/laugh, it's so endearing and such a great summarization of these guys' philosophy, like "don't take yourself so seriously and just have fun", and I fucking love it.
As an old timer , I have to say I love watching you reaction people go from your first Zappa video ( what The fuck ) to I'm hooked. Your getting Zappa out there and everyone you intrest gets you closer to heaven lol keep up the good work 🤘
The Bongo Fury album , definitely 2 thumbs up ! First heard this in the late 70 s , fantastic show . I couldn't even suggest a song from it , the whole album jams !!
Frank's bands were so well rehearsed you can't believe it. He was also the first musician to use a Midi board on stage . At a certain point in the show he'd put down his guitar and pick up a conductors wand and conduct his band!
If you ever have 5 minutes to spare, watch the video of this song performed at The Palladium. For me, this is the best rock video of RUclips. The man's charisma is out of this Universe. And thanks for keeping listening to his songs 🙂
Frank played a Halloween concert in New York every year for years. A full video concert from 1977 features this song and many others. IMO, his best live performance caught on video, ever. He's wearing a pink jumpsuit. Find it.
The Midnight Halloween Shows! What a show! That was every year for a good part of the 70's. I saw at least two that I remember. My favorite Halloween ever was seeing Todd Rundgren and Utopia in New Jersey, can't remember the venue, then jumping across the GW Bridge to get to the Zappa show! I don't know that I ever saw so much talent in one night.
Yeah. The first Halloween show was Chicago in 1973, as released on the Halloween '73 set. Beginning in 1974, every year except '79 because he only toured in Europe that year, as well as 1982. We need an official release of Halloween '80 as well as '84. If the '88 tour didn't implode, it was scheduled to come back to the states and could possibly have made the Halloween set.
I remembere in 73 the 2 first albums I discovered were ONS and Hot rats. I was hook up. What a time I lived. The 70’s were you were in prof was heaven and the best shows! Enjoy man!
40+ years of FZ and I am still not satiated. It is awesome to witness a whole new generation discovering him afresh. Therefore, if you get a chance to reach out to Dweezil, I am sure that he will be grateful for your pleasure in sharing your discovery of Frank!
as often claimed back in the day - You get more in a Zappa track then in most other band's albums Another track? Done Watermellon? Black Napkins? Um, the live Whipping Post is awesome! More rock / commercial / high energy then usual for Frank; Rob Martin kills it on lead vocals!
Yall ain't kidding! He has so much going on that is entertaining in one way or another. He really pairs entertainment and excellent compositions well 👏
This riff always gave me Black Sabbath vibes. Later on I would find out that Frank was actually a fan of Black Sabbath. If I remember correctly his favorite Sabbath song was Supernaut. A recommendation is a song I've been really digging lately is Franks cover of I'm a Rolling Stone from the recent release Funky Nothingness.
@@kenlawless7247 So many great lines from Frankie. One of my favorites is from Broken Hearts... The whiskers sticking out from under the pancake makeup nearly drove you insane. Who writes like that?!
I never see anyone react to this, but I highly recommend Big Swifty from You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore, Volume 2. One of Zappa's best solos and a really great George Duke synth solo.
The intro was a studio recording that was just pasted on to the rest of the song, which was recorded live. So that's why the shift feels kind of abrupt.
Frank's album cruising with Ruben and the Jets could arguably be the best doo-wop album of all time. The ray Collins song Anything is one of the best love songs ever IMHO.
@@L33Reacts If you can't listen to it all the way through at once, at least try to do each Act together since its a very story-based album and I find its easier to parse that way
Dude, of course it was live, you were talking over his salutation and half of the band credits! Do some homework, or just read the album cover! Side two of Bongo Firy was ALL LIVE at the infamous Armadillo World Headquarters in AUSTIN TEXAS! - signed an old fart, 63 y.o. Fan here , I bought Bongo Fury in 1978!!
Dude, I know you have Joe's Garage lined up... Just remember, you must do it in 20 minute segments (1/2 an album side) Otherwise you lose the story line. By the end of the first 20 minutes, you will want to know what happens next. Poor "Joe" had a very rough life...!
Frank invited Beefheart on one tour; the results are heard on the "Bongo Fury" album where this cut came from. While Frank had respect for Beefheart, the tour was a frustrating one for Zappa. Frank was used to extremely high skilled musicians who could/would do what he wanted. Beefheart was a loose cannon. He didn't have much too do on this particular cut but there's a few other short cuts on the album that showcase Beefheart's lyrics and vocal style with the band backing him.
@@L33Reacts Hopefully I remember this correctly from my readings but Zappa said that Beefheart couldn't remember any lyrics so he had stacks of misc. papers that he would bring on stage with him. And then if he got bored during a show he'd sit on stage and write more poetry. Hilarious.
This is more of a fun song than a masterpiece. I participated in one of those "worldwide clip" videos where everybody plays some of the music and then an engineer pieces them together. I had a blast doing it. At the start, I play a villain trying to make muffins. Since I had recently had a cow butchered, I had a beef heart in the freezer. I was going to make cream cheese muffins but the box was empty, so I decided to make beef heart muffins. Anyway, after the introduction, all the other worldwide musicians started and it ended up being a fun project. I also play the guitar using a voice box just to make it different. If you watch it, I hope you enjoy it. Greg ruclips.net/video/a43Z0QUn8lU/видео.html We also have one of The Slime (I wasn't in that one much, and it was our first attempt at doing a project like that. And we did Cosmic Debris, too. It was a lot of fun.
what amazes me is FZ playing such an emotional solo, burning right out of the box, like such outrage or whatever... on such a stupid song. I saw Sting talk about the difference between a jazzer's approach to a solo where you build it and take some time, as opposed to rock where you have to burn from the first note. Frank is the exemplar for coming out immediately on fire. as is the band, like they're going to snap if they don't get to it from the first note.
Your use of profanity denigrates the artistry of Frank Zappa. He let me try his guitar backstage in 1970, a very intelligent man. If you're into Franks' oddities, you should try "Wild Man Fischer", a local street person. It's a double album, and it has the best Zappa instrumental, five minutes, sounding kind of underwater, like some Jimi Hendrix.
Love Frank Fridays
Me too bro!! Enjoy your 📌 😁
In case you didnt know, Frank was a drummer when he started out. As you can probably tell, he places very high importance on drums & percussion. All his drummers were highly accomplished and amongst the best around.
I'm the Slime was one of the first songs I heard by Zappa. It's as true today as ever.
I'm the slime.... haha. This dude haha 😂 I gotta hear it 😮
The way Bozzio plays off of Zappa's lead in this version of this song, was a huge inspiration to me as a teenage drummer. I wore out more than one cassette on this album.
20 years after this recording, I had a bunch of cassettes in my car as I was driving my kids to visit their cousins on a 100-mile journey like once a month. They still talk about the Muffin Man, all these years later.
That is such a cool story man. That's special. I love it. I hope I can introduce my kids to this one day👍
I am an old Zappa fan , was a teen in the 70’s bought this album then… 2 notes you talked over…Live! “Good Night Austin Texas, wherever you are”! Recorded at the world famous Armadillo World Headquarters in South Austin Texas the epitome of the 70’ Cowboy/Hippie scene in Austin. Birthplace of outlaw country! Other note you talked over some key lyrics - this song was written from one of Beefheart’s poems. (Side fact… The Cover Shot of Bongo Fury of Frank and Captain Beefheart , was taken at Sandy’s Burgers on Riverside in South Austin- an establishment THAT IS STILL THERE to this day! )
Me too!
One of the first songs that introduced Terry Bozzio to the world... Unlike any other drummer for Zappa, Bozzio made his guitar real mean and rockin'... Zappa always used close mic'd live performances for "studio" recordings...
Yes, Zappa is his own genre, that has sub-genres within itself
Frank was in his own category. No one could do what Frank could do. That guitar solo was completely spontaneous for that show, unbelievable. I'm lucky to have seen him live five times.
My friends and I sat around and listened to this jam and just vegged! 45 years ago! We were all about 18. One friend had the huge JVC boom box :)
Frank the genius! With a sick and wonderful sense of humor!
He really is a funny dude 😂and he incorporates it so well into the music.
A lot of Frank's solos have a certain distinct sound (tonal quality) that he achieved by using a wah-wah pedal. But instead of using the wah effect by rocking the pedal up and down, he kept the pedal in the half-depressed position/setting, which gave the guitar a particular trebly sound that you couldn't get in any other way (at the time, anyway).
An amazing piece showing Frank could blues guitar with the best of them. You need to see live performances of this, Frank was an amazing showman and...
Today they released the 50th anniversary special edition of Overnite Sensation. Listened to about 3 hours of it, it's an amazing documentary.
Oh shit I'm gonna check that doc out for sure sounds like fun. Thank you for watching my friend😊
Zappa and Beefheart, just awesome!
Highly recommend a complete concept album listen of Joe’s Garage Acts I, II, and III
This solo is one of the most unconvered, underappreciated works of all time. Reviewers and RUclipsrs all focus on that half-effort live performance from 77, when this is the real gem. Glad to find another appreciative fan. Have a like and a sub.
Hm I like both versions, they're so different though, can't decide which one I like more. I heard the 77 one first so solo wise I'm leaning toward that one, the guitar sounds so much sharper and intensive, not to mention the whole song sounds so much fuller with that FAT rhythm section, really does pack a punch compared to this one. Idk half effort sounds weird to me. But in this cleaner version I love the emphasis on the drums which really add to the vibe, then there's the whole intro ofc, which I don't really care for music wise but I've grown to love it as well, especially for the breaking of character/laugh, it's so endearing and such a great summarization of these guys' philosophy, like "don't take yourself so seriously and just have fun", and I fucking love it.
Try the instrumental jam with Jack Bruce on the distorted Bass: "Apostrophe" from the album "Apostrophe"
I'll add it to the list! Thank you.
For me the best solo ever by uncle Zappa. I saw them twice in the 70’s it was so good. What a lost! I cried when he dief
As an old timer , I have to say I love watching you reaction people go from your first Zappa video ( what The fuck ) to I'm hooked. Your getting Zappa out there and everyone you intrest gets you closer to heaven lol keep up the good work 🤘
The Bongo Fury album , definitely 2 thumbs up ! First heard this in the late 70 s , fantastic show . I couldn't even suggest a song from it , the whole album jams !!
I would listen to Zappa while driving my kid around and she did dig the Muffin Man! It’s better when volume is turned up!
You should check the live version from N.Y.the Halloween concert I think you will like it
My first Zappa concert they closed with this. Went out and bought the album the next day. And every album after that.
Frank's bands were so well rehearsed you can't believe it. He was also the first musician to use a Midi board on stage . At a certain point in the show he'd put down his guitar and pick up a conductors wand and conduct his band!
you're just getting started.... there are many musical surprises waiting for you in the Fridays to come.
At some point, try "Drowning Witch" from "Ship arriving too late to save a drowning witch", his early 80s album, that has Steve Vai on it.
Love this album ❤
You are now a fan for life.
If you ever have 5 minutes to spare, watch the video of this song performed at The Palladium. For me, this is the best rock video of RUclips. The man's charisma is out of this Universe. And thanks for keeping listening to his songs 🙂
My favourite FZ riff of all time. I love this track.
It is a beast of a riff... I was immediately banging my head the second I heard it 😂😂
Frank played a Halloween concert in New York every year for years. A full video concert from 1977 features this song and many others. IMO, his best live performance caught on video, ever. He's wearing a pink jumpsuit. Find it.
The Midnight Halloween Shows! What a show! That was every year for a good part of the 70's. I saw at least two that I remember. My favorite Halloween ever was seeing Todd Rundgren and Utopia in New Jersey, can't remember the venue, then jumping across the GW Bridge to get to the Zappa show! I don't know that I ever saw so much talent in one night.
the pink jumpsuit shows are from Halloween 81, the one you're saying is from the 77 Baby Snakes movie and Zappa is topless in that one
@@HakanTunaMuzik Well, I'm drunk. I think we can all agree it was a lot of fun.
Yeah. The first Halloween show was Chicago in 1973, as released on the Halloween '73 set. Beginning in 1974, every year except '79 because he only toured in Europe that year, as well as 1982.
We need an official release of Halloween '80 as well as '84.
If the '88 tour didn't implode, it was scheduled to come back to the states and could possibly have made the Halloween set.
I know Zappa scored almost everything except his solos, such well created, controlled chaos!
The one and only Captain Beefheart!
I really like your presence and your angle on music and life.
Superb Zappa, I would love you to react to "Watermellon in Easter Hay" studio version please.
Please check out Keep it Greasy from Joe's Garage - drum heaven
I got the whole Joe's garage set on the list. I will be getting to it soon. Can't wait!
I remembere in 73 the 2 first albums I discovered were ONS and Hot rats. I was hook up. What a time I lived. The 70’s were you were in prof was heaven and the best shows! Enjoy man!
40+ years of FZ and I am still not satiated. It is awesome to witness a whole new generation discovering him afresh. Therefore, if you get a chance to reach out to Dweezil, I am sure that he will be grateful for your pleasure in sharing your discovery of Frank!
as often claimed back in the day - You get more in a Zappa track then in most other band's albums
Another track? Done Watermellon? Black Napkins? Um, the live Whipping Post is awesome! More rock / commercial / high energy then usual for Frank; Rob Martin kills it on lead vocals!
Yall ain't kidding! He has so much going on that is entertaining in one way or another. He really pairs entertainment and excellent compositions well 👏
The whole "Does humor belong in music?" concert is great (it also has Whipping Post at the end)
Wait until you see Terry do this on the Baby Snakes movie video. He's bad ass. You should watch his full solo from the Baby Snakes movie too.
Do a long one next week. The Little House I Used To Live In from Burnt Weenie Sandwich. Blessings.
LOVE zappa
bongo fury - magnifico
One of the greatest guitar solos of all time inserted into a silly-@$$ song. Frank did that a lot. LOL
This riff always gave me Black Sabbath vibes. Later on I would find out that Frank was actually a fan of Black Sabbath. If I remember correctly his favorite Sabbath song was Supernaut.
A recommendation is a song I've been really digging lately is Franks cover of I'm a Rolling Stone from the recent release Funky Nothingness.
Welcome to the FZ universe! 🙂
Thank you. Smells kinda funny but I'm getting used to it already .
Zappa had some of the best drummers and percussionists.
Love this album. Carolina Hard Core Ecstasy - Poofters Froth Wyoming.
Advance Romance with the great slide guitar solo by Denny Walley.
@@Royale_with_Cheeze No more credit from the liquor store.
@@kenlawless7247
So many great lines from Frankie.
One of my favorites is from Broken Hearts...
The whiskers sticking out from under the pancake makeup nearly drove you insane.
Who writes like that?!
I never see anyone react to this, but I highly recommend Big Swifty from You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore, Volume 2. One of Zappa's best solos and a really great George Duke synth solo.
The intro was a studio recording that was just pasted on to the rest of the song, which was recorded live. So that's why the shift feels kind of abrupt.
Frank's album cruising with Ruben and the Jets could arguably be the best doo-wop album of all time. The ray Collins song Anything is one of the best love songs ever IMHO.
Zappa ; Inca roads . Album " one size fits all " ...best number ever from the 20th century...!!
Frank's guitar tone on this song is extra grimy and I like it a lot
I love Muffin Man!
Either Outside Now or Watermelon in Easter Hay, from Joes Garage.
you MUST do bobby brown goes down by Zappa
Someone else said it here but you should really do Zappa's Joe's Garage Acts I, II, and III
I think those were the only ones I had on My list to do anyway so that works out lol
@@L33Reacts If you can't listen to it all the way through at once, at least try to do each Act together since its a very story-based album and I find its easier to parse that way
Transylvania Boogie , Dupree Paradise, Bobby Brown, Cosmic Debris
Do "baby don't you wanna man like me?" From You can't do that on stage anymore.
ELP is my favorite band. Zappa is my #2. Keith and Frank were good friends, and yet they never performed together. At least not in public.
Dude, of course it was live, you were talking over his salutation and half of the band credits! Do some homework, or just read the album cover! Side two of Bongo Firy was ALL LIVE at the infamous Armadillo World Headquarters in AUSTIN TEXAS! - signed an old fart, 63 y.o. Fan here , I bought Bongo Fury in 1978!!
Not often do you hear Captain Beefheart. Thanks
Dude, I know you have Joe's Garage lined up... Just remember, you must do it in 20 minute segments (1/2 an album side) Otherwise you lose the story line. By the end of the first 20 minutes, you will want to know what happens next. Poor "Joe" had a very rough life...!
Ok I gotcha I'll make sure to split it up. Thank you for reminding me! Can't wait to hear this tale lol
Over-nite Sensation + Apostrophe(‘) = sonic satisfaction.
Edit: people are still looking for Austin Texas.
Frank invited Beefheart on one tour; the results are heard on the "Bongo Fury" album where this cut came from. While Frank had respect for Beefheart, the tour was a frustrating one for Zappa. Frank was used to extremely high skilled musicians who could/would do what he wanted. Beefheart was a loose cannon. He didn't have much too do on this particular cut but there's a few other short cuts on the album that showcase Beefheart's lyrics and vocal style with the band backing him.
Yeah I can tell he's a wild card of sorts and I bet frank dislikes wild cards immensely 😂😂
@@L33Reacts Hopefully I remember this correctly from my readings but Zappa said that Beefheart couldn't remember any lyrics so he had stacks of misc. papers that he would bring on stage with him. And then if he got bored during a show he'd sit on stage and write more poetry. Hilarious.
Frank and Don (Capt. Beefheart) went back. High school pals at Antelope Valley High School. Their first musical collaborations go back to the 1950s.
Now try the '77 Halloween live version...
This is more of a fun song than a masterpiece. I participated in one of those "worldwide clip" videos where everybody plays some of the music and then an engineer pieces them together. I had a blast doing it. At the start, I play a villain trying to make muffins. Since I had recently had a cow butchered, I had a beef heart in the freezer. I was going to make cream cheese muffins but the box was empty, so I decided to make beef heart muffins.
Anyway, after the introduction, all the other worldwide musicians started and it ended up being a fun project. I also play the guitar using a voice box just to make it different. If you watch it, I hope you enjoy it. Greg
ruclips.net/video/a43Z0QUn8lU/видео.html
We also have one of The Slime (I wasn't in that one much, and it was our first attempt at doing a project like that. And we did Cosmic Debris, too. It was a lot of fun.
React to The Little House I Used To Live In
what amazes me is FZ playing such an emotional solo, burning right out of the box, like such outrage or whatever... on such a stupid song.
I saw Sting talk about the difference between a jazzer's approach to a solo where you build it and take some time, as opposed to rock where you have to burn from the first note. Frank is the exemplar for coming out immediately on fire. as is the band, like they're going to snap if they don't get to it from the first note.
A better way to close a consert is still not to be found.
Sheesh you ain't kidding Paul. That shit Is gravy.
you said "flavor and character". frank would call it putting "eyebrows" on the music.
I like that haha that's a good way of putting it. He puts eyebrows on all his music! 😆😆
How bout some Joe's Garage
Try Zappa Plays Zappa! His son, Dweezil, is as good, if not better, than Frank.
Your use of profanity denigrates the artistry of Frank Zappa. He let me try his guitar backstage in 1970, a very intelligent man. If you're into Franks' oddities, you should try "Wild Man Fischer", a local street person. It's a double album, and it has the best Zappa instrumental, five minutes, sounding kind of underwater, like some Jimi Hendrix.
How long did it take you to memorize your fake Analysis? 😂
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