Could you imagine if he tried to release that today? It was a different era and it was offensive to some people back then but others thought it was hilarious and no one wanted to cancel him that didn't like it. They just didn't buy it and said, "To each their own." And that was America when I felt like we still has a shot at making the world a more fun place to be in. And then the fun police showed up and then they got platforms and became SJWs. It has been an ugly transition. Steering ourselves towards those attitudes again could bring us back together if anyone cares to try. Keep it alive Jamel.
@@obbor4 totally. You see the receipt and are like 'man, Frank hardly paid them anything!' and then realize that he paid them more than they were normally making. Sad days.
Frank once went on a radio show that refused to play Dinah Moe Hum because they said it had foul language. So he went on the show and read the lyrics and asked them to point out a single foul word. They couldn't. Frank was also a huge part of fighting music censorship. He literally fought Congress.
@@sbear1440 Take my word for it, Pauline knows about Frank’s PMRC work! It was the radio show she was asking about. Pauline wrote an amazing book called “Freak Out! My Life With Frank Zappa” about the years she worked as Frank’s secretary from 1967 to 1971, right in the middle of the the most Freaked Out part of Zappa’s career! If you’re even slightly interested in Zappa and that time in history in L.A., then it’s worth reading, but if you’re a Zappa fanatic like me, then it’s utterly essential! You only need to check out the cover photo to see who was involved in Zappa’s band at that time, with Pauline in white looking like a swan in the middle of a pack of wolves! Lol!
@@sbear1440 I think you refer to the TV recording of his appearance at the PMRC dispute. Wrestling with Art talks of a radio show. That is the one I was asking about.
Frank Zappa isn't a musician, he's an experience. The man went to his home studio every morning, worked till noon, had lunch, went back to work till dinner. He's got some epic songs. Great choice to broaden your horizons.
@@elgatofelix8917 lol, your're right, Zappa was completely anti-drug, but his fans are a different story, oh yeah he was out there! Crazy eccentric genius!
Saw Frank live in 78. Sometimes he would sit and record riffs while the band played. I was in the front row yelling Frank! He took off one headphone, looked right at me and threw me the Bird with a big smile. My claim to fame! Keep up the good work!
Perhaps you'd like to read my story that reveals Frank's home life not told in other books, from getting up to going to bed, composing at the piano, rehearsing with the Mothers of Invention, visiting rock stars, freaks, family squabbles, and more. 'Freak Out! My Life with Frank Zappa 1968-1971 Laurel Canyon' . Be sure to get the new version with Frank and me on the cover.
As soon as I saw you reacted to this? I knew! Jamel ain't got a clue what he's getting into here! And what do I do when I'm listening to it? Me and most of the people I know/knew always sat around, smoked weed, and laughed our asses off, and being amazed at Frank's musical genius.
First time I smoked weed the guy whose house I was at played Frank, don’t remember the name of the song but one line I remember is “ I want to cum in the back of your bus “ LMAO! And “ bend over cuz here comes my bullet “
Back in '79 I saw Frank Zappa live in Berkeley. This was on the concert playlist and brought down the house. Frank's music is really hard to put in a category (and he liked it that way). He was a fantastically talented jazz musician, and he had a dark, sarcastic, bone-dry sense of humor that mocked everything and everyone in sight. He wasn't afraid to be outrageous, silly, offensive, or just plain weird, but he was a lot more than that. Most people know him for songs like this one, but his jazz works are incredibly good.
The great Frank Zappa is an acquired taste! Very few of my friends growing up got it. All they knew was Yellow Snow. This man had lyrics, this tune is perfect example, Cosmic Debris another, and many more. His guitar playing is epic. Thank you so much Jamel for covering this one.
I spent every Halloween at a Zappa concert , I can sing every lyric his back up band members are all the best. All of this music is written . Frank had a honorary doctrine from UCLA in music after some professor looked at all his credits from music classes
Absolutely! I have always believed that was one of the main reasons Frank never truly got the accolades he deserved. His musicianship is unparalleled. His lyrics are witty and cerebral In their stupidity. The man was an absolute genius!
Oh, my...haven't even clicked "play" yet, and I can already the reaction to THIS one...lol...yeah, you're wearing the right shirt for this one, Jamel...
Frank is one of my favorites , started listening to his music in my teen s . Still Love him and i m an old lady. Great guitar player . Éloquent and smart in interviews. He Also gave à great show and made room to put everyone of his musicians a front Time to shine . I m a fan for Life .
Jacqueline, it's very unusual to find female Zappa fans. I think you and I are the only two on here. May I suggest my story that reveals Frank's home life from getting up to going to bed, composing at the piano, rehearsing with the Mothers of Invention, visiting rock stars, freaks, family squabbles, and more. 'Freak Out! My Life with Frank Zappa 1968-1971 Laurel Canyon' Be sure to get the latest version with Frank and me on the cover.
I’m still laughing from your reaction! I’ve heard this song so many times that I’d forgotten how funny it was the first time I heard it. Frank was a funny guy but also a musical genius.
Just found your channel snd i absolutely LOVE YOU! Your choice of songs, your positive attitude and of course the reaction you have during (and after) you have listened to some kickass music! GOD BLESS YOU!! Can't wait to order some merch!!
I love that Frank Zappa album. Saucy as hell but so much fun, and so well played. He was such an underrated virtuoso. Try "I am the Slime" or "Willie the Pimp" next.
What do we do when we're listening to Zappa? Nothing, just listening to Zappa...don't want to miss a beat,a riff, a lyric. Loved watching your reaction!
Don’t know if anyone’s ever mentioned the incident where frank was rushed on stage by and angry fan knocked him off the stage broke his leg and crushed his larynx cause his voice to drop a third. To me this was always a good example of his deeper voice
I've seen the ZpZ a few times and once after the show someone asked Dweezil if he would play it again and stoped for a moment and said no. You could see how much that song means to him.
Frank was an amazing composer, arranger and bandleader. He would only accept perfection from only the best musicians. And he had a crazy sense of humor. To one of the all time best guitarist. Rest In Peace.
Jamel I saw Frank Zappa in 1978 Holloween show. He always had top notch musicians with him. There are so many great songs that he has. Apostrophe and overnite sensations are 2 incredible albums.
ROFLMAO! Jamel, your reaction was more than I could have hoped for. What did we do when we listened to this song back in the day? Drugs mostly, as I recall. Frank went great with some nice Thai Stick.
Dude there is nothing like watching a whole different demographic blown away by the greatest musician and the funniest lyricist of all time. I’m in the Zappa demographic..59 year old white dude...and watching intelligent music lovers..enjoying Zappa...puts a great smile on my face. Thank you for doing this one. I’m signed up. Your reaction is priceless and I love it. If you ever wanna talk Zappa...and share videos on some really funky Zappa songs..let me know. I’m all in with you.
Man, I was dying when I saw what you were reacting to. My mother thought I had a problem when I was listening to Frank back in 1976, I was 13. I was just ahead of my time. Next try Camarillo Brillo, The Torture never stops and I am the slime. The man was a genius! Saw him live in 1979 with the Mother’s, great show. Nice diversity my brother, well played! You are a brave man.
Hilarious! Watching your face on this one was epic. Did no one warn you when they requested this one? Been a HUGE Zappa fan since the 70’s and this one is fun. This man was a genius. Because of some of the silliness he’s never been given his due. Do Dirty Love next! Or cosmic debris!
Thanks for this. I haven't heard it in years. I miss the days when FM radio stations would play this. (Yes, it was actually played on the radio in Detroit.)
Finally!! Wearing my zappa shirt today lol He does a wicked cover of Little Richards “directly from my heart to you” electric violin is 🔥 Should also check out “My guitar wants to kill your mama” and “Zombie Woof”.. one of the greatest guitar solos I’ve ever heard. I’m a huge zappa fan.
Like Tommy Lee Jones said in Men In Black," Elvis didnt die he just went home."" Much the same with him, we lived in his world when he was still alive.
Well, back in the 70's, it was VERY different times, bro. I was a hippie, so we were smoking, got high, and then laughed our A's off. Then after listening to the song, we'd analyze the lyrics, and try to interpret them. Then moving on to the next song on this GREAT album called: Over-Nite Sensation by Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention. Give the entire a go, you'd like it. This song, and many many more, were banned from the US Radio Networks, due to it's profane lyrics. He was to the best of my knowledge, huge in Europe, back then. Thanks for giving me a nice trip down Memory Lane. Stay safe and take care, bro. MY best to you and your family. Peace out.
Overnight Sensation was my first dip into FZ. Sure, I toked up b4 listening to it but it had me laughing my ass off. Still laughing as Jamal reacted to it. How 'bout you Dora, would you'all want some more a? Right here on the floor a? And how about you Fauna, you wanna?
He was so much more than his lyrics. Listen to the song Apostrophe or Inca Roads or even some of his orchestral compositions. OH, look up “The Black Page” as well.
Zappa lyrics really just serve as juxtaposition to the complexity of the music, and to push the boundaries of free speech. Even though this is rather simple, for Zappa standards, it's still more difficult than most musicians are capable of.
Hi Jamel I've been following Frank Zappa - since +/- 1970 He's /was a Musical Genius - Extrodinair - Totally out of the Box - With a Rare Musical Playing & Writing Talent - He was Like an Einstein - of Music & Years ahead for that Time I'm - 65 yrs Old & Still Listen to & Enjoy His - Music Zappa Greetings & Regards Mac S.Africa 🤠👍
Hahaha! Currently falling down a rabbit hole of zappa reaction videos - I'm a huge fan and I'm loving seeing new listeners 'get it' - but this one made me LMAO XD. Good song choice! And glad you appreciated it. One my favorites!
Zappa probably has a live collection on bootlegs rivaling the grateful dead. Very deep catalogue. Ps. Zappa was stone cold sober, just liked to get freaky
Thanks for playing and reacting to this masterpiece. Frank Zappa was one in million artists... Love his music. Please present "Movin to Montana" off the "Overnight Sensation" album. The artwork in the album is a masterpiece in itself by the way. Thanks again!
Hey there: just a note, Zappa was out to take on the government sensors his whole career. This song was a perfect example. Im not sure if you could play this on top 40 today but you could in his day.
His scatological lyrics often distract from his amazing music. Look up his instrumental pieces. Hot Rats is a great album to start on. He is way more than comedy porn songs
Exactly. I get bummed when people request these types of songs to a beginner, regardless of the reactor, just because they think it's funny. I look at the reactors as trying to find new stuff to listen to. These songs will generally turn some people off to an artist and that bums me out.
@@elgatofelix8917 I highly suggest you re-read my comment. I love requests of music I like, but it irks me when things like this come up and it's clearly an attempt to get the reviewer to have a goofy reaction because they think it's funny. I have watched enough of Jamel's videos to know he wants to find new music and enjoy it. Sending a beginner to Zappa the craziest, weirdest, sophomoric stuff in the catalog is not the way to do it. He may never react to anything else, missing out on all the greatness, because someone thought it was funny to see him squirm. That is what bums me out.
@@MusicLover-rt4bs well Jamel is clearly enjoying it as this is not the first Zappa reaction he did. Stop acting like butthurt fanboy just because he didn't react to the most obscure deep cuts in the Zappa catalogue.
I think it happens in stages over time. I loved the 'feel' of it--the textures feel like ear candy--but i didn't have any idea how to 'think about' it or what to do with it exactly, so I didn't pursue it further. And this'll sound like a weird thing to say, but after a head-injury 4 years ago, i came across "Lumpy Gravy" in my ipod after I'd lost my identity and some memory/language facilities. I wasn't really 'consciously' thinking yet, so I just purely listened for 'sensory stimulation' and I suddenly understood the 'space' of it... sort of how you listen to orchestral music in a three-dimensional live performance--the placement of things is how you know where the 'subject' is, if that makes sense. In a sense, he's like the 'conductor' of each bit and blurb, like individual players and parts that he's pulling forward or pushing back, or allowing them to sort of 'weave' or undulate amongst themselves, but with an overall 'arc' or shape in mind. I think it works best when you're 'not' thinking about it, but literally just soaking it up in your senses. (IDK if that sounds new-age hokey, sorry. I just wish someone had explained it to me like that so I could've been 'really' enjoying it years ago like i do now.) :)
I was lucky enough to see Frank twice in concert. He played this song both times. Now imagine some of the top musicians in the world, because he always got top musicians to play in his band, playing and singing this song. They tear it up on the music and the lyrics are so funny everybody in the whole place is laughing. He's a genius.
As always, a great show! I remember when the album came out; you could say it raised a few eyebrows! Thanks for helping to keep Zappa's musical legacy alive. When you get a chance, can you do a return to Grand Funk Railroad? The live version of "Into the Sun" from a live show in Florida, 1970, just leaps off the grooves. The recorded quality is murky (surprising for a double-album release, though nothing can stop this performance), but the energy of the band and the crowd is truly phenomenal. I have no idea what what stage-antics were going on during the show, but at times the crowd just erupts. Anyway, we always look forward to your reactions, and you always deliver an uplifting show. Thanks!
"Directa yo feetsa to Daddy Green's Pizza!" Last Dragon is a classic, I have a Solid Brass Replica of the medallion :) You also gotta recognize when a lot of these songs came out. The Beach Boys and The Beatles were offensive crazy music when Absolutely Free came out. People never heard anything like this before.
More from this album, all of them dope, "Fifty Fifty" has some really cool organ with George Duke, guitar solo Frank, and Jean Luc Ponty on electric violin.
Jamal...you never cease to amaze me....I Love your videos...this one is my FAVORITE! I was about to inform you that the background vocal was Tina Turner and the Ikettes...but I saw that someone beat me to it. Zappa was a genius bar none...if you look into how many people were influenced by him or inspired..the list is epic. The Band missing persons, Terry Bozzio was his drummer Warren cucorrillo was one of his Guitarist and Dale Bozzio did backing vocal tracks and voice on Joe's Garage (i believe thats the album). Anyway...keep doing what you're doing! You're doing us all a great service with your positive attitude and great videos in these troubled times, God Bless!
If you ever got to see P-Funk in concert, they always played a little homage to Frank Zappa going out with a lick from a Zappa song called "I Am The Slime". Funky as hell and sounds really good with the horns.
Well, this was back in the early 70' when Tipper Gore was trying to censor the music with rating crap to protect teens from profane lyrics (war on free speech). He and Dee Snyder gave excellent testimony in congressional hearing on it ( it's on youtube). Seems like he decided to write the nastiest tune he could without using a single profanity......GENIUS!!! Gotta love Frank!!! Oh, and it's a sing-along song, man.
@@andyfletcher3561 Clinton wasn’t elected until ‘92. The PMRC was formed in ‘85 or ‘86. The Senate hearings were in 1986, and Frank Zappa testified along with Dee Snider of Twisted Sister and ...John Denver? Yes, that John Denver. You can find their testimonies here on RUclips if you look. Worth watching if you want to learn more about what happened. Truly a landmark time for free speech issues in this country. The PMRC was made up of mostly the wives of Senators and Congressmen including Tipper Gore.
@@dougsidesyndicate6887 Ok, wrong administration, correct time frame. The time frame is actually what I was correcting. I actually watched a good portion of those hearings. Congress was quite unprepared for how intelligent and well spoken the lot of them were. That said, have you heard Snyder's stripped down version of "We're Not Gonna Take It"? It's pretty damn good....
You are one if my main lifetime music teachers. Thank you for the awesome vids. After covid we'll have to have a theater show where you react to live band improv and they/we react to you. Aphex twin next...
Oh man! I've been to several parties that had Zappa on in the house! This album was really popular back in the 70's! My brother Rick turned me on to Zappa's stuff, including Overnight Sensation, Live at Roxy, Fillmore East, Apostrophe, and One Size Fits All. Great music, insane musicianship!
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha..... I love your facial reactions to this! You should do an album reaction of JOE'S GARAGE- FRANK ZAPPA Anytime I listen to Zappa it's pretty much feat up just chilling enjoying the groove
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That's the Ikettes (with Tina Turner) on background vocals
Also it was mixed for "quadraphonic" (early 4 channel surround).
Could you imagine if he tried to release that today? It was a different era and it was offensive to some people back then but others thought it was hilarious and no one wanted to cancel him that didn't like it. They just didn't buy it and said, "To each their own." And that was America when I felt like we still has a shot at making the world a more fun place to be in. And then the fun police showed up and then they got platforms and became SJWs. It has been an ugly transition. Steering ourselves towards those attitudes again could bring us back together if anyone cares to try. Keep it alive Jamel.
Isn't this tune badass?
Yo I got this on vinyl. You should check out a song called Dirty Love.👍👍
Zappa, don't eat that yellow snow
Zappa is a deep, deep well, my friend! The man was a mad genius. Highly recommend his autobiography!
His hearings before Congress regarding the PMRC and record labelling was legendary stuff.
A man far ahead of his time.
The biggest psychedelic anti-drug freak you'll ever hear. Incredible guitar player too!
He wasn't mad at all. He is one of the most underrated composers of modern times...
My favorite subchapter of his autobiography was about his pyro tendencies when he was a teenager, which is titled, "How I Almost Blew My Nuts Off." 😆
Deep well indeed! I've been listening to Zappa for 50 years, still discovering new gems.
The background vocals (Dinah and Dora, etc.) were provided by Tina Turner and the Ikettes.
I like the story of when Ike came into the studio to check on her... he listened to a minute of this song and said "what the fuck is this shit "?
@@justaguy2365 He was also seriously pissed that Frank paid the ladies union scale while he was giving them much less to sing on his own records.
@@obbor4 totally. You see the receipt and are like 'man, Frank hardly paid them anything!' and then realize that he paid them more than they were normally making. Sad days.
@@Ferretbomber you have to remember the year and the dollar value.
The Supremes
Frank once went on a radio show that refused to play Dinah Moe Hum because they said it had foul language. So he went on the show and read the lyrics and asked them to point out a single foul word. They couldn't. Frank was also a huge part of fighting music censorship. He literally fought Congress.
Is there a recording of that show?
@@paulinebutcherbird yes there is just look up frank zappa pmrc, he also went and made a conceptual album out of the hearing😂
@@paulinebutcherbird I was just thinking the same thing myself! Loved your book btw!
@@sbear1440 Take my word for it, Pauline knows about Frank’s PMRC work! It was the radio show she was asking about.
Pauline wrote an amazing book called “Freak Out! My Life With Frank Zappa” about the years she worked as Frank’s secretary from 1967 to 1971, right in the middle of the the most Freaked Out part of Zappa’s career!
If you’re even slightly interested in Zappa and that time in history in L.A., then it’s worth reading, but if you’re a Zappa fanatic like me, then it’s utterly essential!
You only need to check out the cover photo to see who was involved in Zappa’s band at that time, with Pauline in white looking like a swan in the middle of a pack of wolves! Lol!
@@sbear1440 I think you refer to the TV recording of his appearance at the PMRC dispute. Wrestling with Art talks of a radio show. That is the one I was asking about.
Frank Zappa isn't a musician, he's an experience. The man went to his home studio every morning, worked till noon, had lunch, went back to work till dinner. He's got some epic songs. Great choice to broaden your horizons.
I thought he worked in his ‘garage.’ 🕋🛸🗜🎸🎤🥁🎧💽
A genius of boring assholes
Jamel: That cut to the Freaky Deaky shirt is epic.
Too good to be true... almost?
Agreed
"Do you think I could interest you
In a pair of zircon-encrusted tweezers?" Lol
She must not have wanted them or he snatched them back since he still has them in the next song
Montana
Me and a friend of mine copped that line and used in countless situations over the years.
@@maxpower92 Gleamin' in the moonlighty light!
Here. Let me sterilize them. Gimme your lighter.
There will never be another Frank Zappa I'm grateful to have lived during his lifetime and attended some of his legendary concerts.
Having listened to Zappa for so long now I'm just used to it. But I love watching other first time listeners reactions. Classic.
*sees the new reaction is Dinah Moe Humm*
Okay, I need to stop what I'm doing and see THIS.
Hell ya !
Love his music over 40 years. It was a genius. Stay cool greetings from Holland
From then LP overnight sensation. Me first LP. Still love it
I'm so glad you're doing more Zappa, in my opinion the greatest musician ever to grace the earth
Check out Black Napkins, Cosmic debris, Dirty Love, Po-Jamma people, Camarillo Brillo, Valley girl, Peaches En Regalia
He is my favorite of all time 😍
Also son of Orange County> more trouble everyday and Inca roads!
greatest musician? He hired those guys. He had an endless list of intangibles that made that universe of music possible.
@@colinburroughs9871 He was Great and hired Grate.. there's no debate it was fate ✌️
If you're partying to Zappa, you're having a whole different kind of party.
That's for sure because ironically, Frank didn't like parties.
Could shit zappa play guitar with his ugly nose ?hahahaha
I bought this album on vinyl when first released this is great stuff its an experience to hear music like this
For some, Frank is an acquired taste, for others, it is like breathing, still others don't get it at all.
Try some of his instrumental tracks...
Peaches en Regalia gives me life
And such a variety is offered by his instrumentals. Still, I have yet to see a reaction to The Gumbo Variations.
"Watermelon in Easter Hay" please.
"Jazz from Hell" great instrumental album. All electronic I believe except for one IRL r&b track, "St. Etienne"
To others(this song) is for giggling at, like a 6th grader in sex ed. (No offence Jamel)
Frank had the best musicians. He was awesome himself. His son, Dweezil, tours the world playing Frank's music, with many of Frank's band members.
I've seen Dweezil 5 times and he and his band were great each time. Shout out to Dweezil for, as Jamel would say, "Keeping Great Music Alive!" 👍
I think Dwezil was giggin' alot around the Cleveland, Ohio area, been out the loop for a while though
Zappa claimed to never get high but only somebody high out of their mind would name their kids Dweezil and Moon Unit.
@@elgatofelix8917 lol, your're right, Zappa was completely anti-drug, but his fans are a different story, oh yeah he was out there! Crazy eccentric genius!
Zappa was garbage He died like a miserable bum at the end 🤣
Saw Frank live in 78. Sometimes he would sit and record riffs while the band played. I was in the front row yelling Frank! He took off one headphone, looked right at me and threw me the Bird with a big smile. My claim to fame! Keep up the good work!
Perhaps you'd like to read my story that reveals Frank's home life not told in other books, from getting up to going to bed, composing at the piano, rehearsing with the Mothers of Invention, visiting rock stars, freaks, family squabbles, and more. 'Freak Out! My Life with Frank Zappa 1968-1971 Laurel Canyon' . Be sure to get the new version with Frank and me on the cover.
Zappa was garbage An ugly boring asshole and his music too 🤣
Shit ugly zappa changed the music World of boring assholes
He was an arrogant asshole and ignorant
Oh yeah! We all walked around our high school singing this and other Zappa tunes. Frank, an original genius.
As soon as I saw you reacted to this? I knew!
Jamel ain't got a clue what he's getting into here!
And what do I do when I'm listening to it? Me and most of the people I know/knew always sat around, smoked weed, and laughed our asses off, and being amazed at Frank's musical genius.
which is funny because Frank was anti drugs, coffee and cigarettes were the only drugs be believed in
@@Gantzz321 Exactly. But he was also well aware of what his fans dabbled in. ☺
First time I smoked weed the guy whose house I was at played Frank, don’t remember the name of the song but one line I remember is “ I want to cum in the back of your bus “ LMAO! And “ bend over cuz here comes my bullet “
@@randygibson318 The first line was Dinah Moe Hum.
The second line is from Do You Like My New Car.
"Bend over and spread 'em. Here comes my bullet!"
Back in '79 I saw Frank Zappa live in Berkeley. This was on the concert playlist and brought down the house.
Frank's music is really hard to put in a category (and he liked it that way). He was a fantastically talented jazz musician, and he had a dark, sarcastic, bone-dry sense of humor that mocked everything and everyone in sight. He wasn't afraid to be outrageous, silly, offensive, or just plain weird, but he was a lot more than that.
Most people know him for songs like this one, but his jazz works are incredibly good.
The great Frank Zappa is an acquired taste! Very few of my friends growing up got it. All they knew was Yellow Snow. This man had lyrics, this tune is perfect example, Cosmic Debris another, and many more. His guitar playing is epic. Thank you so much Jamel for covering this one.
I spent every Halloween at a Zappa concert , I can sing every lyric his back up band members are all the best. All of this music is written . Frank had a honorary doctrine from UCLA in music after some professor looked at all his credits from music classes
The humorous storytelling can distract from the incredible musicianship of all concerned. Chilling with a spliff is my preferred way of listening.😬
Absolutely! I have always believed that was one of the main reasons Frank never truly got the accolades he deserved. His musicianship is unparalleled. His lyrics are witty and cerebral In their stupidity. The man was an absolute genius!
I was just about to post the same comment. Jamal got completely caught up by the lyrics which is too bad.
No lie. I think it takes a few listens before you can get passed the lyrics and realize how absolutely insane the music really is.
Right on!
Lot of younger people won’t know what a spliff is, for them that’s a doobie😂
Oh, my...haven't even clicked "play" yet, and I can already the reaction to THIS one...lol...yeah, you're wearing the right shirt for this one, Jamel...
Shit's about to go down
Frank is one of my favorites , started listening to his music in my teen s . Still Love him and i m an old lady. Great guitar player . Éloquent and smart in interviews. He Also gave à great show and made room to put everyone of his musicians a front Time to shine . I m a fan for Life .
Jacqueline, it's very unusual to find female Zappa fans. I think you and I are the only two on here. May I suggest my story that reveals Frank's home life from getting up to going to bed, composing at the piano, rehearsing with the Mothers of Invention, visiting rock stars, freaks, family squabbles, and more. 'Freak Out! My Life with Frank Zappa 1968-1971 Laurel Canyon' Be sure to get the latest version with Frank and me on the cover.
With shit zappa fans, its like with mushrooms, keep them in the dark and feed them shit 🤣 🤣
Zappa was garbage
I’m still laughing from your reaction! I’ve heard this song so many times that I’d forgotten how funny it was the first time I heard it. Frank was a funny guy but also a musical genius.
That's Tina Turner on backing vocals.
Good job!
And the rest of the Ikettes. Recorded at Ike Turner's studio as well.
@@seanclodfelter4242 yes
Just found your channel snd i absolutely LOVE YOU! Your choice of songs, your positive attitude and of course the reaction you have during (and after) you have listened to some kickass music! GOD BLESS YOU!! Can't wait to order some merch!!
While some get distracted by the lyrics his music is always deliberate , precise , and detailed. Seen him live once , outstanding performance.
I love that Frank Zappa album. Saucy as hell but so much fun, and so well played. He was such an underrated virtuoso. Try "I am the Slime" or "Willie the Pimp" next.
You know that's Tina Turner and the Ikettes on background vocals, right?
was looking for this comment :)
Ikes reaction when hearing the album, “What f*** is that shit!?”
Bringing’ the funk home!
What do we do when we're listening to Zappa? Nothing, just listening to Zappa...don't want to miss a beat,a riff, a lyric. Loved watching your reaction!
LMAO!!! I loved Zappa back in high school (70s), so hilarious to see all your reactions to the lyrics, etc. Keep up the great work.
You need to look at Don't Eat the Yellow Snow from Frank. He's a far out dude.
👍🏾ruclips.net/video/uG_lAzEiR3Y/видео.html
Gotta do the whole yellow snow suite
And Montana
Don’t know if anyone’s ever mentioned the incident where frank was rushed on stage by and angry fan knocked him off the stage broke his leg and crushed his larynx cause his voice to drop a third. To me this was always a good example of his deeper voice
@@zwood1838 ruclips.net/video/vWpGmNydg9o/видео.html this version is the best one of dont eat the yellow snow by far
Four words “Watermelon in Easter Hay” Zappa 4 Ever
I second that the greatest bit of music ever composed
I still get goosebumps everytime I hear it.
@@webstareo Watching Dweezil Zappa play this song wiping tears from his eyes really pulls at my heart strings.
I've seen the ZpZ a few times and once after the show someone asked Dweezil if he would play it again and stoped for a moment and said no. You could see how much that song means to him.
Fantastic song! Frank was a composer. Truly magnificent. Great video mate.
I discovered you about a week ago and love your reactions
. Thanks for keeping great music alive.
You would really like Cosmic debris or Stinkfoot off of the album Apostrophe
The price of meat has just gone up and your old lady has just gone down.
Here Fido.
@@ronnelson7828 Bring the slippers...
Apostrophe is just an amazing album! My first real exposure to Frank. I’ve never been the same.......
My python boots were too tight, I couldnt get em off last night, a week went by and now its July....
"Michael Jackson 'Thriller' voice mixed with Richard Pryor" LOL oh hell man, that's it exactly
That thiller voice was horror legend Vincent Price.
Ten years BEFORE Thriller; it must be said
Frank was an amazing composer, arranger and bandleader. He would only accept perfection from only the best musicians. And he had a crazy sense of humor. To one of the all time best guitarist. Rest In Peace.
Jamel I saw Frank Zappa in 1978 Holloween show. He always had top notch musicians with him. There are so many great songs that he has. Apostrophe and overnite sensations are 2 incredible albums.
I was a sophomore in high school ('70s) when I got turned on to this record.
ROFLMAO! Jamel, your reaction was more than I could have hoped for. What did we do when we listened to this song back in the day? Drugs mostly, as I recall. Frank went great with some nice Thai Stick.
Ya you know that stuff thats tied to a stick!
He said...Thai Stick. Wow what a blast from the past, so true.
Frank was anti dope,sigs and coffee was his guilty pleasure
@@sterioapple Exactly! I remember those thai sticks, sure, but Frank himself never smoked weed. Weed bored him.
Dude there is nothing like watching a whole different demographic blown away by the greatest musician and the funniest lyricist of all time. I’m in the Zappa demographic..59 year old white dude...and watching intelligent music lovers..enjoying Zappa...puts a great smile on my face. Thank you for doing this one. I’m signed up. Your reaction is priceless and I love it. If you ever wanna talk Zappa...and share videos on some really funky Zappa songs..let me know. I’m all in with you.
I remember hearing this played on Debbie Ullman's morning show on WMMS in Cleveland back in the 70's. Good morning, Cleveland!
Man, I was dying when I saw what you were reacting to.
My mother thought I had a problem when I was listening to Frank back in 1976, I was 13.
I was just ahead of my time.
Next try Camarillo Brillo, The Torture never stops and I am the slime.
The man was a genius!
Saw him live in 1979 with the Mother’s, great show.
Nice diversity my brother, well played!
You are a brave man.
I laughed until my head hurt on this one. I had about a 8 year head start on you on Zappa. I was told to used my headphones when listening to Zappa.
Santa gave me overnite sensation at a Christmas party when I was 12!
@@gabriellefagan1014 Just don't eat the yellow snow.
Hilarious! Watching your face on this one was epic. Did no one warn you when they requested this one? Been a HUGE Zappa fan since the 70’s and this one is fun. This man was a genius. Because of some of the silliness he’s never been given his due. Do Dirty Love next! Or cosmic debris!
This song shows how talented a song writer he was but it really shows how tight his band was.
'''''''''''''''''''''''''''agreed.
Talent of an ugly boring asshole
Nobody ever reacts to "The Torture Never Stops"
Haven’t heard that since I was in high school, some 40 years ago!
I’m in tears laughing. Zappa is a genius. He plays with words and song topics one minute and then composes some of the most complex music ever heard
I've watched a good number of your reactions, but this made me subscribe. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for this. I haven't heard it in years.
I miss the days when FM radio stations would play this. (Yes, it was actually played on the radio in Detroit.)
Finally!! Wearing my zappa shirt today lol He does a wicked cover of Little Richards “directly from my heart to you” electric violin is 🔥 Should also check out “My guitar wants to kill your mama” and “Zombie Woof”.. one of the greatest guitar solos I’ve ever heard. I’m a huge zappa fan.
Sugarcane Harris. 🔥
Like Tommy Lee Jones said in Men In Black," Elvis didnt die he just went home."" Much the same with him, we lived in his world when he was still alive.
You finally did Dinah-Moe Hum. Love this Tune. Funny as hell. I got to see Zappa, back in 1978. Great concert.
How could I have missed you reacting to Zappa?!?!? Priceless! Now I'm off to find more...
Well, back in the 70's, it was VERY different times, bro. I was a hippie, so we were smoking, got high, and then laughed our A's off. Then after listening to the song, we'd analyze the lyrics, and try to interpret them. Then moving on to the next song on this GREAT album called: Over-Nite Sensation by Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention. Give the entire a go, you'd like it. This song, and many many more, were banned from the US Radio Networks, due to it's profane lyrics. He was to the best of my knowledge, huge in Europe, back then. Thanks for giving me a nice trip down Memory Lane. Stay safe and take care, bro. MY best to you and your family. Peace out.
You were a hippy in the 70s eh? Did you finally learn to take showers when the 80s hit?
Look into what Zappa said about hippies and people who get "high"
Overnight Sensation was my first dip into FZ. Sure, I toked up b4 listening to it but it had me laughing my ass off. Still laughing as Jamal reacted to it. How 'bout you Dora, would you'all want some more a? Right here on the floor a? And how about you Fauna, you wanna?
Thank you Jamel, listen to Watermelon in Easter Hay (guitar solo on Joe's Garage acts 2&3) amazing!
Music is the best
I gotta admit that I never bought a Frank album. But, i've never missed a show. Always the best live shows I've ever seen. Absolute perfection.
I already love your channel but you just went up even higher in my book! Keep up the good work.
He was so much more than his lyrics. Listen to the song Apostrophe or Inca Roads or even some of his orchestral compositions. OH, look up “The Black Page” as well.
Zappa lyrics really just serve as juxtaposition to the complexity of the music, and to push the boundaries of free speech. Even though this is rather simple, for Zappa standards, it's still more difficult than most musicians are capable of.
Hi Jamel
I've been following Frank Zappa - since +/- 1970
He's /was a Musical Genius - Extrodinair - Totally out of the Box - With a Rare Musical Playing & Writing Talent - He was Like an Einstein - of Music & Years ahead for that Time
I'm - 65 yrs Old & Still Listen to & Enjoy His - Music
Zappa Greetings & Regards
Mac
S.Africa
🤠👍
Hahaha! Currently falling down a rabbit hole of zappa reaction videos - I'm a huge fan and I'm loving seeing new listeners 'get it' - but this one made me LMAO XD. Good song choice! And glad you appreciated it. One my favorites!
The great thing about Zappa is that underneath the madness and satire is some of the best creative music you'll ever hear.
Zappa probably has a live collection on bootlegs rivaling the grateful dead. Very deep catalogue. Ps. Zappa was stone cold sober, just liked to get freaky
What you talking about? Guy was permanently high on caffeine and nicotine.
@@markhadman certainly the first time “high” has been used in the same sentence as caffeine and nicotine.. yeah he got real fucked up
We always played that song late into our parties back in 75! Oh yeah! Lol
Thanks for playing and reacting to this masterpiece. Frank Zappa was one in million artists... Love his music. Please present "Movin to Montana" off the "Overnight Sensation" album. The artwork in the album is a masterpiece in itself by the way. Thanks again!
Hey there: just a note, Zappa was out to take on the government sensors his whole career. This song was a perfect example. Im not sure if you could play this on top 40 today but you could in his day.
So now, he'd have his work cut out for him all over again! :( oiiii
his son is Dwezzle, and he named his daughter Moon unit. dont think freaky deaky covers this man.
J, I love your expressions man. I miss watching your vids. They always put a smile on face. Cheers brother!
One of THE greatest satirical lyricists and guitar players of all time; Frank was best in concert, especially at the Fox theater in Atlanta
His scatological lyrics often distract from his amazing music. Look up his instrumental pieces. Hot Rats is a great album to start on. He is way more than comedy porn songs
Exactly. I get bummed when people request these types of songs to a beginner, regardless of the reactor, just because they think it's funny. I look at the reactors as trying to find new stuff to listen to. These songs will generally turn some people off to an artist and that bums me out.
@@MusicLover-rt4bs you get bummed because people request an artist you like lol you must be miserable.
Sucks to be you.
@@elgatofelix8917 I highly suggest you re-read my comment. I love requests of music I like, but it irks me when things like this come up and it's clearly an attempt to get the reviewer to have a goofy reaction because they think it's funny. I have watched enough of Jamel's videos to know he wants to find new music and enjoy it. Sending a beginner to Zappa the craziest, weirdest, sophomoric stuff in the catalog is not the way to do it. He may never react to anything else, missing out on all the greatness, because someone thought it was funny to see him squirm. That is what bums me out.
@@MusicLover-rt4bs well Jamel is clearly enjoying it as this is not the first Zappa reaction he did. Stop acting like butthurt fanboy just because he didn't react to the most obscure deep cuts in the Zappa catalogue.
Having seen Jamal's reaction to Yes's 'Close To The Edge' I know he could definitely go for something less trite from Zappa's catalogue.
I wish I was cool enough to be more into Zappa.
give it time... been obsessed with frank’s music since 1985 and it just gets better and better. MUSIC IS THE BEST!
I think it happens in stages over time. I loved the 'feel' of it--the textures feel like ear candy--but i didn't have any idea how to 'think about' it or what to do with it exactly, so I didn't pursue it further.
And this'll sound like a weird thing to say, but after a head-injury 4 years ago, i came across "Lumpy Gravy" in my ipod after I'd lost my identity and some memory/language facilities. I wasn't really 'consciously' thinking yet, so I just purely listened for 'sensory stimulation' and I suddenly understood the 'space' of it... sort of how you listen to orchestral music in a three-dimensional live performance--the placement of things is how you know where the 'subject' is, if that makes sense. In a sense, he's like the 'conductor' of each bit and blurb, like individual players and parts that he's pulling forward or pushing back, or allowing them to sort of 'weave' or undulate amongst themselves, but with an overall 'arc' or shape in mind.
I think it works best when you're 'not' thinking about it, but literally just soaking it up in your senses.
(IDK if that sounds new-age hokey, sorry. I just wish someone had explained it to me like that so I could've been 'really' enjoying it years ago like i do now.) :)
PS we also all wish we were cool enough to 'understand' Zappa--no worries :)
I was lucky enough to see Frank twice in concert. He played this song both times. Now imagine some of the top musicians in the world, because he always got top musicians to play in his band, playing and singing this song. They tear it up on the music and the lyrics are so funny everybody in the whole place is laughing. He's a genius.
I love Frank! And I’m kinda glad you chose this for a reaction! 👍🏼
Fun fact: the female background singers are Tina Turner and The Ikettes.
Zappa=genious
Jamel...so glad you’re dippin’ back into Frank Zappa!😎
As always, a great show! I remember when the album came out; you could say it raised a few eyebrows! Thanks for helping to keep Zappa's musical legacy alive. When you get a chance, can you do a return to Grand Funk Railroad? The live version of "Into the Sun" from a live show in Florida, 1970, just leaps off the grooves. The recorded quality is murky (surprising for a double-album release, though nothing can stop this performance), but the energy of the band and the crowd is truly phenomenal. I have no idea what what stage-antics were going on during the show, but at times the crowd just erupts. Anyway, we always look forward to your reactions, and you always deliver an uplifting show. Thanks!
"Directa yo feetsa to Daddy Green's Pizza!" Last Dragon is a classic, I have a Solid Brass Replica of the medallion :)
You also gotta recognize when a lot of these songs came out. The Beach Boys and The Beatles were offensive crazy music when Absolutely Free came out. People never heard anything like this before.
Sho nuff!
More from this album, all of them dope, "Fifty Fifty" has some really cool organ with George Duke, guitar solo Frank, and Jean Luc Ponty on electric violin.
Dude, I LOVE FZ, and this was probably your funniest reaction of all time! It reminded me of turning people on to this song 40 years ago! Great job!
Too funny reaction Jamel... Priceless 🤣, gotta do more Zappa,
The Dyna Mo hum refers to the labratory dynamos humming in the old Frankenstein movies
F. Z., the Maestro! Always, NO HOLDS BARRED!😲
Glad you liked it. Frank is one of my favorites, and has been for around 45 years. So much material, so little time...
This song goes from stand up comedy - to funk-tastic, oper-atic musicality - to unpredictable deliciousness.
Jamal you must listen to "Heard it through the grapevine" by Credence Clearwater Revival
My all time favorite cover version of the song.
They always push the "nastiest" songs by Zappa on you. ;-) Try the song "Andy" from the album "One Size Fits All"
It was sublime, but the wrong kind
Straight to the hard stuff!
Jamal...you never cease to amaze me....I Love your videos...this one is my FAVORITE!
I was about to inform you that the background vocal was Tina Turner and the Ikettes...but I saw that someone beat me to it.
Zappa was a genius bar none...if you look into how many people were influenced by him or inspired..the list is epic. The Band missing persons, Terry Bozzio was his drummer Warren cucorrillo was one of his Guitarist and Dale Bozzio did backing vocal tracks and voice on Joe's Garage (i believe thats the album). Anyway...keep doing what you're doing! You're doing us all a great service with your positive attitude and great videos in these troubled times, God Bless!
If you ever got to see P-Funk in concert, they always played a little homage to Frank Zappa going out with a lick from a Zappa song called "I Am The Slime". Funky as hell and sounds really good with the horns.
I'd highly recommend The Illinois Enema Bandit (from Palladium 1981) and Inca Roads / Stink Foot (from A Token of His Extreme)
Well, this was back in the early 70' when Tipper Gore was trying to censor the music with rating crap to protect teens from profane lyrics (war on free speech). He and Dee Snyder gave excellent testimony in congressional hearing on it ( it's on youtube). Seems like he decided to write the nastiest tune he could without using a single profanity......GENIUS!!! Gotta love Frank!!! Oh, and it's a sing-along song, man.
Tipper Gore and the PMRC weren't until Bill Clinton's second term as PotUS, deep into the 80's...
@@andyfletcher3561 Clinton wasn’t elected until ‘92. The PMRC was formed in ‘85 or ‘86. The Senate hearings were in 1986, and Frank Zappa testified along with Dee Snider of Twisted Sister and ...John Denver? Yes, that John Denver. You can find their testimonies here on RUclips if you look. Worth watching if you want to learn more about what happened. Truly a landmark time for free speech issues in this country. The PMRC was made up of mostly the wives of Senators and Congressmen including Tipper Gore.
@@dougsidesyndicate6887 Ok, wrong administration, correct time frame. The time frame is actually what I was correcting. I actually watched a good portion of those hearings. Congress was quite unprepared for how intelligent and well spoken the lot of them were. That said, have you heard Snyder's stripped down version of "We're Not Gonna Take It"? It's pretty damn good....
You are one if my main lifetime music teachers. Thank you for the awesome vids. After covid we'll have to have a theater show where you react to live band improv and they/we react to you. Aphex twin next...
Oh man! I've been to several parties that had Zappa on in the house! This album was really popular back in the 70's! My brother Rick turned me on to Zappa's stuff, including Overnight Sensation, Live at Roxy, Fillmore East, Apostrophe, and One Size Fits All. Great music, insane musicianship!
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha..... I love your facial reactions to this!
You should do an album reaction of JOE'S GARAGE- FRANK ZAPPA
Anytime I listen to Zappa it's pretty much feat up just chilling enjoying the groove
ALL of joes garage, not just the first track either!
He already did that
@@elgatofelix8917 the entire album?
I couldn't click on this one fast enough, this was funny, not many people react to Frank Zappa I don't know why.
Thanks for doing this dude, i ain't heard this in 30 years!
As soon as I saw the title I thought, ok, this is going to be good. Just listened to the LP the other day. Frank was a musical genius. I miss him.