We called in and requested a radio station play this back in the day. They were clueless and put it on. They took it off the air half way through and apologized.
You gotta understand that Frank was a leading proponement for the rights of the 1st ammendment. he firmlly stated that he did not feel that explicit material caused moral admage and that the act of sex in all it's configurations was valid. (My interpritation) Whilst not having an obsession with sex, he went out of his way to demonstrate that the industry, i.e. record companies et al. Could not dictate the parameters that an artist could work in. The pure genius of this man is that he could compose a song like this. I mean, chart every note from every instrument, and produce lyrics that border on porn without actully saying anything specific. I mean conservatives and such might have objected but there was nothing tangible to object to. Pure genius. Not the most amazing song for me but the gesture is very clear and succinct. A true composer equal to anyone else.
Zappa described this song as one he was making to be "radio friendly", not a single curse word used! Also, those background singers are Tina Turner and the Ikettes
@@SightAfterDark True story. Ike and Tina Turner were recording in the next studio, so, during break, Tina and the Ikettes wandered next door to say hello. Frank promptly dragooned them into being backing vocalists on the track. After a while, Ike came through to get them back to work, and castigated them for getting involved "in crap like that". They loved it, though. Loved both your reactions, but particularly Sifa trying not to laugh.
I bought this album back in the seventies. When I was 17 There was a sleeve over the album cover 'Warning Explicit Lyrics " which of course made me want it more.
Absolutely one of Zappa's best satire songs. And Frank wrote these songs not merely because he wanted to, but as placeholders for our 1st Amendment rights, for which he was a non-stop advocate. Use it or lose it. Zappa used the hell out of his rights. And that was good for us all.
My favorite Frank song with a hilarious premise is Why Does It Hurt When I Pee. That song is absolutely hilarious and rock super hard. Joe's Garage might be my favorite Frank album.
That's right, Leo, when he came to Australia for the "Overnight Sensation" tour he did a radio interview all about Dinah- Moe Humm.He actually read it like poetry........amazing.
FZ, John Denver, and Dee Snider from Twisted Sister testified in front on Congress over the looming censorship of the "Devil's music". Eventually a PMRC sticker was designed to go on the front of albums but Dee scored a big point against Tipper Gore, calling her the one with the dirty mind. Epic! And fwiw, kids are drawn to listen to those records because of the sticker.
@Sight After Dark If you haven't already, you should find a good hi-res picture of that album cover and study it for a while. It's quite, uhm, interesting, and the carved wood picture frame at the bottom is full of surprises.
Frank used to get his band members to reveal what they got up to the night before, at breakfast whilst on tour, and put it to music. Lots of the songs are from band mates experiences. He also had his own record company and didn't need anyones approval.
Hi Guys. Greetings from Australia. Love your work and I especially love all the Frank Zappa reactions. My only hope is, is that the young sophisticated get a chance to enjoy what he did, and maybe become Zappateers. It was only a matter of time before you got to this song. Someone will request Jewish Princess, and Catholic Girls, and maybe Crew Slut. Me I would request Ng Biz. Live version, from the album/cd "you can't do that on stage anymore, volume 3" The one thing about Frank Zappa, he didn't give a fuck! And the proof is in that song, so much so that he had Ray White sing that song. If he had something to say, he was going to tell the world. I don't think there is anyone in history that put out a body of work like Frank Zappa did. And had no commercial success. When it came to politics, music and so many other subjects, Frank was probably the most sought after person to be interviewed. Just have a look how he handled the P.M.R.C. In the link below you will find the story behind the song. It is widely believed that one of the two ladies was Germaine Greer, however there is no proof. It was acted out as fast as it was happening. rap lyrics are in your face. Frank Zappa's lyrics are intellectual. Remember, "there is a big difference between kneeling down and bending over" ruclips.net/video/pF0agrvMeCw/видео.html
As you said a lot of labels wouldn't have released this, but Frank didn't have to worry about what the label thought. He always recorded under his own label. He would even tell young musicians not to sign recording contracts, to form their own record companies instead and just do distribution deals with the labels. "Profits are always better than royalties" was a mantra of his, and he meant that with your own company you count the money. With a record contract the label counts the money, and you get screwed. I know of several very popular bands whose first album went gold or even platinum, and they ended up owing their record company money, so he was right on.
The dynamo hum, describing the hum of dynamos which were used in the telharmonium. The first incarnation of synthesizer, basically an electric pipe organ (like the size of a church ones) that used high powered dynamoes to produce a note (hum/frequency)
The Treasury Department needs to make a forty-dollar bill, and they must put Frank Zappa's face on it. On the reverse side, they could have a picture of the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen.
As someone who bought this album when it first came out, and had a lot of other Zappa albums, I was not surprrisd,, shocked, or offended, Just Frank being Frank.
A DYNAMO is an electrical power generator and it makes a continuous HUM while in operation. That is the effect he wants to achieve with her sugar plum.
Sometimes it's VERY HARD TO SAY, but NOW I have to: I (in person, brain and body) understand this line TODAY the FIRST TIME, after listening to Zappa-Songs for FOURTY YEARS!!! "I didn't hear no Dinah-Moe ..... 'humm'!" I know what 'humm' means... Oh my God, I was outed for stupidity and cluelessness......... :o) I am SO ashamed! YOU TWO helped or forced me to become enlightened - Thank you for this............... *grmpf
I'm the person you are talking about "from the day". I got it then where many of my friends didn't. Watching your reaction to this made me really laugh. I believe you are right, It was a joke (in a good way; entertaining). Trek a little forward in time and do Bobby Brown if you haven't already.
I understand that the women singing on this song are The Ikettes. When Ike Turner heard the record he wouldn't let the Ikettes get listed on the record jacket. Ike did take the money for the recording session.
My proudest moment as a father was the day my daughter came home with the Oernite Sensation album of her own!!!! Just a little insight to my twisted world....
I first heard this when I was about 10 , I am the youngest of 7 kids that all liked to party and listen to rock n roll . I grew up with ZAPPA Deep Purple , Black Sabbath, Grand Funk Railroad , and you get the idea . ZAPPA has been a favorite for 40 plus years . And you will not hear ZAPPA on the radio , at least not around here.!!!!!!
In my hometown (Montreal) Zappa was kind of censored. I remember back in the late '70s I requested "Black Napkins" at the local radio station: they refused my request saying it was too vulgar. Damn ! Black Napkins is intrumental !!! Ironically, the same radio station was playing Dinah Moe Humm regularly ! Good review ! I love when I see your faces reacting to Frank's lyrics lol !
'Cause I can't get into it Unless I get out of it And I gotta get out of it Before I get into it' 😉 😉 Amazzzzzing breathtaking vocals by Tina Turner and the Ikettes...woweeee
Not quite explicit, not quite subtle, but one thing you have to admit is that he was almost as masterful with language as he was with his music. When he wanted to tell a story, he always made it interesting and off the wall. Nice reaction, no doubt how much Dan liked it since he almost fell off his chair a few times! And I saw Sifa snickering too...
It’s not only a musical dirty joke but there’s great word play. From the titile itself to the forty dollar bill and flora and fauna the song is full of the musical sounds of language. And the zircon encrusted tweezers show up for a bit of conceptual continuity.
Kinda why you never heard zappa on the radio. Had to know someone who was brave or stupid enough to buy the albums to be able to listen. Then straighten up when their mom barges into their room asking turn it down and what are we all laughing so hard at.
I heard here on RUclips where he told a radio station dj that this song contains not a single "dirty" word, and he was quite obviously right. Check it out minute for minute. It is you alone who hears something in it which might be in it or might not
a lot of Frank's songs are about real road stories and inside jokes from the band itself. Frank had a well known lust for groupies! A crowd favorite that FZ ended up hating to have to play lol
A few reaction back 'you' were wondering why Frank isn't as main stream as you would expect...well this is why. Listening to FZ was like listening to Richard Pryer or Funkadelic, or Redd Foxx. He crossed those boundaries and spoke frank. He is a comedian at some level. As far as this experience, it porbably didn't happen but remember this coming off of hippies and free love of the 60s into the early decadence of the 70s. It's vulgar, but it's a fun song especially for a teen. lmao BTW this whole album is great!!! Perfect reaction. Thanks!!
Just a reminder. Still the Ikettes doing the female vocals. You can hear Tina in the mix if you listen really close. Roxy, Apostrophe and Overnight Sensation used them in the studio.
I first heard this in 74. I was all of 12 years old. I didn't really understand it, but I knew it was dirty! The lyrics came in to focus a few years later and I was able to appreciate how funny it was. After that I realized it was pure genius!
Glad you enjoyed this. If you’re going to know Zappa this is a requisite. Thank you for all the Zappa reactions I’m really enjoying your Zappa journey!
8:44 - Indeed, it was just like you said, back in the early 70's: "He, we got the new Frank Zappa." Not surprised or uncomfortable at all by the lyrics. We lived it. Thanks for your reactions. I loved both your reaction 'styles', and analysis. Nice to find a new reactor channel that listens to quality music. Gonna check out your video library.
He owned Barking Pumpkin Records so no one was going to tell him he couldn't release it. He actually bought his entire catalog (put his house up as collateral, wonder what Gail his 2nd wife thought of that) from Warner Brothers. He went to Phonogram next, but they refused to release "I Don't Want To Get Drafted" single as too political so he formed Barking Pumpkin as a mail order distributor and distributed thru deals with major labels like CBS, MCA & EMI. The man was a genius & knew his recorded ouput would continue to sell. His net worth was 1 million when he died, his output is still being released by his 2nd son & Gail before she died.
Steve Vai said recently that he beat the typical label/artist scam by starting his own distributor agency,...then the record makers would actually take an order from him for a small run of his music.
Truth is, Frank didn't like to play this at live shows. I think he found it a bit boring for live shows. But it cracks me up every time. The names of the girls: Flora & Fauna: He saw the absurd side of life and satirized it, which is a sign of great intellect.
I don't think it was the case immediately, but after years of playing it, I can see how it became tedious for him. One of the few 70's tracks that had no guitar jam, not even a tiny one.
Hmmm...I wonder why this was never a hit? ha ha ha. Saw the title and hit the like button immediately. I can't wait to see how you guys react to this one of Frank's 'cheeky little ditties" love your work... (Rory rules!) peace and love from Australia.
🐾 "For each type of music there are listeners who think that reviewers don't know what they're talking about. These listeners, when excited about a certain group or style of music, will fight for it in their hometowns. These are the people who have made it possible for me to stay in music through the years and I thank them for it." - FZ
This song, like much of Frank's works, didn't get a lot of mainstream/AM radio play. Weekend late night FM on shows such as Dr. Demento's Power Hour? is where his work tended to show up with any regularity.
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"Did you say you want some more? Well, here's some more..."
Yes , you fake reactors 🤣🤣
We called in and requested a radio station play this back in the day. They were clueless and put it on. They took it off the air half way through and apologized.
😂😂😂 somebody definitely got fired
You gotta understand that Frank was a leading proponement for the rights of the 1st ammendment. he firmlly stated that he did not feel that explicit material caused moral admage and that the act of sex in all it's configurations was valid. (My interpritation) Whilst not having an obsession with sex, he went out of his way to demonstrate that the industry, i.e. record companies et al. Could not dictate the parameters that an artist could work in. The pure genius of this man is that he could compose a song like this. I mean, chart every note from every instrument, and produce lyrics that border on porn without actully saying anything specific. I mean conservatives and such might have objected but there was nothing tangible to object to. Pure genius. Not the most amazing song for me but the gesture is very clear and succinct. A true composer equal to anyone else.
Zappa could make a musical movie in your own mind 🎶🎵
DynaMoeHum is one of those songs that 50 years later I can still recite it perfectly - thanks!
I didn't want to listen alone.
Very cool,zappa is hilarious
Zappa described this song as one he was making to be "radio friendly", not a single curse word used! Also, those background singers are Tina Turner and the Ikettes
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@@SightAfterDark True story.
Ike and Tina Turner were recording in the next studio, so, during break, Tina and the Ikettes wandered next door to say hello.
Frank promptly dragooned them into being backing vocalists on the track. After a while, Ike came through to get them back to work, and castigated them for getting involved "in crap like that". They loved it, though.
Loved both your reactions, but particularly Sifa trying not to laugh.
Fake reactors
I'm 70 and listened to Zappa most of my life and this song was what was pretty much expected from the Mother's. Zappa and Mother's pretty unique!
GREATEST COMPOSER OF THE 20TH CENTURY!
Yes
I am slow...I just now realized you play the music in your intro!
I was sitting there thinking: "Damn, they synched those tracks really well."
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It's a true hero's journey... I learned a lot!
I bought this album back in the seventies. When I was 17 There was a sleeve over the album cover 'Warning Explicit Lyrics " which of course made me want it more.
Tina Turner and the Ikettes on background vocals.
Frank wanted to pay Tina extra, but Ike insisted she get paid base.
Yes, I have ten minutes for Dinah-Moe Humm.
Jees. Listen to the instruments in this one the vibe is outstanding
Welcome to LA in the late 70s and 80's. I love it
I heard this was Tipper Gore's favorite Frank song :)
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ROFL...Those of us who remember and laugh when the leftists whine about the GoP wanting to censor shit.
Sight After Dark: I'm probably watching this video for the 4th or 5th time - I could scream with laughter when I see your faces - you are amazing!!!
☺️thanks Markus!
There are two kinds of poeple in this world: those who love Zappa and those who never heard of him and never will.
Absolutely one of Zappa's best satire songs. And Frank wrote these songs not merely because he wanted to, but as placeholders for our 1st Amendment rights, for which he was a non-stop advocate. Use it or lose it. Zappa used the hell out of his rights. And that was good for us all.
Definitely!
My favorite Frank song with a hilarious premise is Why Does It Hurt When I Pee. That song is absolutely hilarious and rock super hard. Joe's Garage might be my favorite Frank album.
That's right, Leo, when he came to Australia for the "Overnight Sensation" tour he did a radio interview all about Dinah- Moe Humm.He actually read it like poetry........amazing.
Oh my God, could you imagine if he was still alive right now?!
FZ, John Denver, and Dee Snider from Twisted Sister testified in front on Congress over the looming censorship of the "Devil's music". Eventually a PMRC sticker was designed to go on the front of albums but Dee scored a big point against Tipper Gore, calling her the one with the dirty mind. Epic! And fwiw, kids are drawn to listen to those records because of the sticker.
I love a song with a good story and a happy ending
Just the fact that he had the Ikettes sing backup....🤣
ZAPPA NEVER DIES
They wondered what folks back in the day thought when they bought a new Zappa album. We memorized it and spoke it to each other quite regularly.
We bet!
We busted out laughing when we first heard this back in the day.
FUN NOTE: All those ladies singing backup are the IKETTES, the backup singers for Ike and Tina Turner.
Love this song
The local radio station here in Cleveland in the 70's and 80's played this on the air all the time
Wow!
True poetry.
A crowd pleaser.
It starts with the album cover in the record store. You should look at the art in detail
Ok
It was great.
@Sight After Dark If you haven't already, you should find a good hi-res picture of that album cover and study it for a while. It's quite, uhm, interesting, and the carved wood picture frame at the bottom is full of surprises.
Frank used to get his band members to reveal what they got up to the night before, at breakfast whilst on tour, and put it to music. Lots of the songs are from band mates experiences.
He also had his own record company and didn't need anyones approval.
Frank was one of the greats!
FRANK ZAPPA IS THE BEST!!
Hi Guys.
Greetings from Australia.
Love your work and I especially love all the Frank Zappa reactions.
My only hope is, is that the young sophisticated get a chance to enjoy what he did, and maybe become Zappateers.
It was only a matter of time before you got to this song.
Someone will request Jewish Princess, and Catholic Girls, and maybe Crew Slut.
Me I would request Ng Biz.
Live version, from the album/cd
"you can't do that on stage anymore, volume 3"
The one thing about Frank Zappa, he didn't give a fuck!
And the proof is in that song, so much so that he had Ray White sing that song.
If he had something to say, he was going to tell the world.
I don't think there is anyone in history that put out a body of work like Frank Zappa did.
And had no commercial success.
When it came to politics, music and so many other subjects, Frank was probably the most sought after person to be interviewed.
Just have a look how he handled the P.M.R.C.
In the link below you will find the story behind the song.
It is widely believed that one of the two ladies was Germaine Greer, however there is no proof.
It was acted out as fast as it was happening.
rap lyrics are in your face.
Frank Zappa's lyrics are intellectual.
Remember, "there is a big difference between kneeling down and bending over"
ruclips.net/video/pF0agrvMeCw/видео.html
As you said a lot of labels wouldn't have released this, but Frank didn't have to worry about what the label thought. He always recorded under his own label. He would even tell young musicians not to sign recording contracts, to form their own record companies instead and just do distribution deals with the labels. "Profits are always better than royalties" was a mantra of his, and he meant that with your own company you count the money. With a record contract the label counts the money, and you get screwed. I know of several very popular bands whose first album went gold or even platinum, and they ended up owing their record company money, so he was right on.
Now you're ready for "Why Does It Hurt When I Pee" or "Stick It Out". :-D :-D
Acid Party's melting down dripping with LSD
Frank never gets real credit for how tight his band was, they were amazing
Always. That's why other bands stopped following him, they sounded sloppy straight after his band, whoever they were at the time.
I love how the guy is laughing his ass off and the girl is like "oh it's about sex and i am not sure how to behave now". Brilliant. I love Zappa!
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Yes!!!!
@@SightAfterDark '''buns up kneelin....I was wheelin and dealin".....
Oh dear, it won’t be long before ‘Bobby Brown Goes Down’ shows up. Bring it on.
the musicians in this band were second to none.....Zappa had no peers....
The dynamo hum, describing the hum of dynamos which were used in the telharmonium. The first incarnation of synthesizer, basically an electric pipe organ (like the size of a church ones) that used high powered dynamoes to produce a note (hum/frequency)
Patron James, you dirty boy!
Your reactions to this should be fun.
The Treasury Department needs to make a forty-dollar bill, and they must put Frank Zappa's face on it. On the reverse side, they could have a picture of the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen.
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As someone who bought this album when it first came out, and had a lot of other Zappa albums, I was not surprrisd,, shocked, or offended, Just Frank being Frank.
A DYNAMO is an electrical power generator and it makes a continuous HUM while in operation. That is the effect he wants to achieve with her sugar plum.
Sugar plum fairy sugar plum fairy
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Sometimes it's VERY HARD TO SAY, but NOW I have to: I (in person, brain and body) understand this line TODAY the FIRST TIME, after listening to Zappa-Songs for FOURTY YEARS!!!
"I didn't hear no Dinah-Moe ..... 'humm'!" I know what 'humm' means... Oh my God, I was outed for stupidity and cluelessness......... :o)
I am SO ashamed!
YOU TWO helped or forced me to become enlightened - Thank you for this............... *grmpf
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Great reaction !!!😂
Thank you!
I saw him in concert in 73 or 74 not sure but he was phenomenal
We bet!
It helped that he had his own label.
I'm the person you are talking about "from the day". I got it then where many of my friends didn't. Watching your reaction to this made me really laugh. I believe you are right, It was a joke (in a good way; entertaining). Trek a little forward in time and do Bobby Brown if you haven't already.
The lyric "can I interest you in a pair of zircon encrusted tweezers," is by far one of the most absurd, random lines in rock and roll history.
The one and only time I did Karoake. Jaws dropped in southern Georgia!!
I understand that the women singing on this song are The Ikettes. When Ike Turner heard the record he wouldn't let the Ikettes get listed on the record jacket. Ike did take the money for the recording session.
Brilliant that album has been on steady rotation for me for over 40years
"applied rotation"
@@stevedotwood akin to vigorous circular motion, conceptual continuity!
My proudest moment as a father was the day my daughter came home with the Oernite Sensation album of her own!!!! Just a little insight to my twisted world....
@@mrnobody9104 your job is done.
she has musical class.
go straight to go and collect $200.00
We can see why!
This is one of the few Zappa tunes that shows up in Karaoke books.
You're kidding me, that is mind-boggling.
I first heard this when I was about 10 , I am the youngest of 7 kids that all liked to party and listen to rock n roll . I grew up with ZAPPA Deep Purple , Black Sabbath, Grand Funk Railroad , and you get the idea . ZAPPA has been a favorite for 40 plus years . And you will not hear ZAPPA on the radio , at least not around here.!!!!!!
Thank goodness for RUclips!
Yeah back when kids were real women and men……………Not the lot of today
AND remember: Zappa had very early his own label! Now I remember one: "Barkin' Pumpkin Records"
AND...:
"HUMOUR BELONGS IN MUSIC!"
In my hometown (Montreal) Zappa was kind of censored. I remember back in the late '70s I requested "Black Napkins" at the local radio station: they refused my request saying it was too vulgar. Damn ! Black Napkins is intrumental !!! Ironically, the same radio station was playing Dinah Moe Humm regularly ! Good review ! I love when I see your faces reacting to Frank's lyrics lol !
Thanks for watching!
It was so great seeing that first smile come across her face when she caught the gist of this song! 🙂
'Cause I can't get into it
Unless I get out of it
And I gotta get out of it
Before I get into it' 😉 😉
Amazzzzzing breathtaking vocals by Tina Turner and the Ikettes...woweeee
Love Frank Zappa. It took me a while to understand his music, but at the same time, lyrically he always pushed the envelope. Loved your smiles.
Thanks Cal, glad you enjoyed!
Not quite explicit, not quite subtle, but one thing you have to admit is that he was almost as masterful with language as he was with his music. When he wanted to tell a story, he always made it interesting and off the wall. Nice reaction, no doubt how much Dan liked it since he almost fell off his chair a few times! And I saw Sifa snickering too...
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She WANTED to let loose, we could all see it LOL...
It’s not only a musical dirty joke but there’s great word play. From the titile itself to the forty dollar bill and flora and fauna the song is full of the musical sounds of language. And the zircon encrusted tweezers show up for a bit of conceptual continuity.
Those Zircon Encrusted Tweezers.
Great with a bit of Ruth’s Tweezer Glint.
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Well put Barry!
Kinda why you never heard zappa on the radio. Had to know someone who was brave or stupid enough to buy the albums to be able to listen. Then straighten up when their mom barges into their room asking turn it down and what are we all laughing so hard at.
This is an amazing song in many ways. But Frank's voice (narration) stands out. Brilliant.
digging the Zappa retrospective. underrated because of his dry & sex driven obsenity humor. His music is legendary.
I heard here on RUclips where he told a radio station dj that this song contains not a single "dirty" word, and he was quite obviously right. Check it out minute for minute. It is you alone who hears something in it which might be in it or might not
Best part of video is right before 3 minutes when your brains start to melt then explode. Lol!!! That was real. Lol
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@@SightAfterDark I'm not entirely convinced these reaction sites aren't completely phony. So much evidence to support it.
I remember hearing this when I was in school. Very funny. Great songs as well, but good for him.
a lot of Frank's songs are about real road stories and inside jokes from the band itself. Frank had a well known lust for groupies! A crowd favorite that FZ ended up hating to have to play lol
Yes, like "in France" from the Them or Us album.
@@markschattefor6997 or Chester's Gorilla from Florentine Pogen. Apparently, it was groupie that Mr Thompson couldn't get rid of.
My favorite is the jazz discharge party hats
In the '80's Frank had a tour with the stage draped in panties collected from a lot of women in attendance....
A few reaction back 'you' were wondering why Frank isn't as main stream as you would expect...well this is why. Listening to FZ was like listening to Richard Pryer or Funkadelic, or Redd Foxx. He crossed those boundaries and spoke frank. He is a comedian at some level.
As far as this experience, it porbably didn't happen but remember this coming off of hippies and free love of the 60s into the early decadence of the 70s. It's vulgar, but it's a fun song especially for a teen. lmao BTW this whole album is great!!!
Perfect reaction. Thanks!!
Thanks for watching Will!
You Should watch the documentary of Frank Zappa, "Eat That Question".
Just a reminder. Still the Ikettes doing the female vocals. You can hear Tina in the mix if you listen really close. Roxy, Apostrophe and Overnight Sensation used them in the studio.
Excellent!
Tina’s voice is most evident just before the narration starts: “get myself into it…”
Roxy ???
Not Roxy,...that was a few years later
I first heard this in 74. I was all of 12 years old. I didn't really understand it, but I knew it was dirty! The lyrics came in to focus a few years later and I was able to appreciate how funny it was. After that I realized it was pure genius!
Glad you enjoyed this. If you’re going to know Zappa this is a requisite. Thank you for all the Zappa reactions I’m really enjoying your Zappa journey!
We appreciate you Thomas! Thanks!
I absolutely love when FZ'S music made listeners uncomfortable. I think that was the goal. I'm 65 and back in the day this was real.
Zappa's the best
you should do a reaction to the live video version of this from Frank's Dose Humor Belong In Music
Saw Frank over 40 years ago. Great show! FZ was a genius. Underrated guitarist. Cool reaction. Good job!
Genius indeed
@@SightAfterDark 😎
Never underrated as a musician or a guitarist. Where do you get this from?
8:44 - Indeed, it was just like you said, back in the early 70's: "He, we got the new Frank Zappa." Not surprised or uncomfortable at all by the lyrics. We lived it.
Thanks for your reactions. I loved both your reaction 'styles', and analysis.
Nice to find a new reactor channel that listens to quality music. Gonna check out your video library.
Thank you so much ♥️♥️!
Who cares about the words. Not one word about how badass the music is. The drums, bass and the Clav keys are so syncopated.
He owned Barking Pumpkin Records so no one was going to tell him he couldn't release it. He actually bought his entire catalog (put his house up as collateral, wonder what Gail his 2nd wife thought of that) from Warner Brothers. He went to Phonogram next, but they refused to release "I Don't Want To Get Drafted" single as too political so he formed Barking Pumpkin as a mail order distributor and distributed thru deals with major labels like CBS, MCA & EMI. The man was a genius & knew his recorded ouput would continue to sell. His net worth was 1 million when he died, his output is still being released by his 2nd son & Gail before she died.
@Zolar Czakl Thanks for clarifying.
Steve Vai said recently that he beat the typical label/artist scam by starting his own distributor agency,...then the record makers would actually take an order from him for a small run of his music.
This went over so well live in concert.......😱😝
Ha we bet!
The Ikettes were the female back-up singers on this album (Yes the ladies who backed Tina Turner)
Truth is, Frank didn't like to play this at live shows. I think he found it a bit boring for live shows. But it cracks me up every time. The names of the girls: Flora & Fauna: He saw the absurd side of life and satirized it, which is a sign of great intellect.
I don't think it was the case immediately, but after years of playing it, I can see how it became tedious for him. One of the few 70's tracks that had no guitar jam, not even a tiny one.
The great truth of the song is there is only one girl and the sisters are body parts...
He seemed to drag it out though, at his live shows. It felt like an hour!
We knew what to expect.
I got this album when it first came out and thought it was hilarious and told everyone they had to get it.
Haha we can see why!
@@SightAfterDark If you like Zappa's funny stuff you should react to "Do you like my new car?" on the Mothers live at the Fillmore East.
One of these days you two should listen to a Frank album front to back - as they were meant to be heard.
Hmmm...I wonder why this was never a hit? ha ha ha.
Saw the title and hit the like button immediately. I can't wait to see how you guys react to this one of Frank's 'cheeky little ditties"
love your work... (Rory rules!)
peace and love from Australia.
Thanks so much!
Well they did play "Love to love..." with Donna Summer on the radio ^^
🐾 "For each type of music there are listeners who think that reviewers don't know what they're talking about. These listeners, when excited about a certain group or style of music, will fight for it in their hometowns. These are the people who have made it possible for me to stay in music through the years and I thank them for it." - FZ
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This song, like much of Frank's works, didn't get a lot of mainstream/AM radio play. Weekend late night FM on shows such as Dr. Demento's Power Hour? is where his work tended to show up with any regularity.
I love Zappa can turn any song into a Gospel song.
Funny tune, fun reaction
Thanks!
Hehe, love your reactions =D This is one of the most asked for songs at end of the conserts, together with "Camerillo Brillo".
Thanks for watching!
Danced to this at high school parties while getting drunk on George V scotch... We all thought it was hilarious.
Lol, Sounds like a great time!