Frank Zappa - Flakes

Another tune from the 1981 concert and included on the Dub Room Special

[@wrob2112]

The irony is that I'm jamming to this when I should be working.

[@eis904]

I’m getting ready to go out and I can’t stop listening and watching

[@creageous]

You should charge double for that.

[@kad9947]

@creageous These dudes just cost me half week pay for "never flush a tampoon" advice, smh.

[@squeakeththewheel]

and your'e frosting a cake with a paper knife?

[@Frankincensedjb123]

I love Frank. He is the ultimate anti-performer. He doesn't have a stick. And whatever he wants to go with at the moment he does so. He certainly works hard and works his musicians just as hard, taking his music seriously, but not himself. Love that guy. RIP big man.

[@MrThermostatic]

He doesn't have a SCHTICK!

[@scubadiva666]

When he died, I didn't eat for a week I was so depressed.

[@ysf-psfx]

Frank was very serious about not taking himself too seriously.

[@werners5191]

His schtick was being silly. Some people mistake it for genius.

[@johndutrey6105]

Me also​@@scubadiva666

[@DGOODWIN19]

Frank was the most comedic rock performer I have ever seen plus an awesome philosopher, guitarist and seer of the future. He has been missed by all of fans.

[@ThomasMuirAudionaut]

0 Satire isn't comedy.. its philosophy to laugh about.. .. .. ? and fyi. (lol) Frank's ghost knows we miss him and reminds us that - ''broken hearts are for assholes''🤔😂

[@pigs3diff1s1977]

Pure genius.... Zappa had over 1200 published songs to his credit before he passed RIP Frank

[@FVZCB]

Genio

[@samji_art]

I love that he signs an autograph while singing lol he rocks

[@davidripley2916]

Immediately after, someone hands him some dubious underwear lol

[@lofi73]

The "Dylan"-part with the harp is hilarious....Great tune!

[@_innerscape_]

Do you know why there's a Bob Dylan impression? I'm not american so I'm missing context, if there's any...

[@eddieisadrummer]

Adrian Belew originally did the part bc he imitated Dylan once either at the audition or rehearsal (not totally sure) and Frank decided he was gonna work it into the show somehow. Ed Mann does a pretty fantastic job with it here.

[@_innerscape_]

@@eddieisadrummer yep, thanks. I've found the story with a bit of searching, sometimes I forget how powerful is the web. According to Adrian Belew it was born indeed while Frank was playing the song for him, but since he couldn't sing and play at the same time the all thing sounded to him like a drunk Bob Dylan, he did the impression, Frank loved it and put it in the song. Incredible.

[@IlBiggo]

@@_innerscape_ Plus, the idea of Bob Dylan, hero of the working class, ranting about workers trying to scam him is hilarious. Imagine this middle-class Dylan in his middle-class house having to deal with the ineptitude of most current workers. I never managed to do it because the band folded up, but I had this part ready in the 'voice' and words of Francesco Guccini, which amongst Italian singers-songwriters is probably the most deserving of the "Dylan" title.

[@_innerscape_]

@@IlBiggo Yep! That could be also another level of humor! Didn't consider that. For sure we're not short of lefties wannabe working class heroes in Italy, eh? :-)

[@kingdavid64]

Sheik Yerbouti is still my favorite Zappa CD / album. Not a bad song on it & love the way Flakes goes right into Broken Hearts ... sheer genius. And then right into I'm So Cute. Three classic Zappa tunes in a row!

[@HWRasmussen]

At arround 4:20 Zappa writing an autograph while continue singing, how awesome is that.

[@dagalanhenriksen6204]

+Henrik Wulff Rasmussen and he even puts the cap back on, he used to be such a nice boy

[@zolarczakl3880]

4:20 weed reference?

[@awandererTJ]

In another video he would shook hands with the audience while continuing his guitar solo with the left hand. And all that after the 1971 London incident when he was attacked on stage, fell into the orchestra pit and had to spend a few months in a wheelchair.

[@vufberlick3697]

Henrik Wulff Rasmussen Blot lidt nysgerrig der, har du oss' fulgt FZ de sidste 40_50 år? Jeg husker dengang i Holland hvor det lykkedes mig at skaffe tripple albummet ‘Shut up and play Your guitar’ i 82, virkelig syret tråd. Kiggede på på dine foretrukne, der er åbentbart ikke stor forskel på vores musik smag👋👍👊🏻

[@joshweigel1131]

Qualified Gangster Shit

[@theyumyums]

the fact that he's getting knickers thrown / passed to him whilst wearing a pink romper suit should be an inspiration to budding bands everywhere.

[@bavariansunset]

Frank always had great drummers ... spoke to Chad last year at the end of an Allan Holdsworth gig in Milton Keynes ... lovely fella ... very humble.

[@guadalupefreyre5900]

What did he say?

[@kujo839]

To be a musician was Frank Zappas fate, he couldn´t be anything else. He was one of the people who changed the world. I like him till my 15th birthday.

[@HKlPIsVk]

It's amazing how this is still true today.

[@carineii6747]

God, I'm so crazy about Frank Zappa. Pure genius. I'd give my life to turn back time for the world to still be enjoying his amazing gigs.

[@admiralackbar1994]

You would have taken so much drugs you wouldn’t remember anyway

[@kenschmuhl]

The first time I heard this song I was driving from San Diego to L..A. I wasn't prepared for the belly laughs. Made it difficult to drive straight. Miss his humor and amazing guitar playing, his outspokenness, etc.

[@zeljkobedenikovic9253]

Aaaaaaaaahaha ❤😂

[@Scottocaster6668]

How cool is that....He signs an autograph while singing. You won't see that now a days. He's so cool.

[@the.real.roxxo.]

The musical irony of having an epic and 'inspirational' mood overlaid with lyrics about American mediocirty is pure Zappa genius.

[@famefed01]

frank zappa is simply the best composer with songs about the everyday life and how he make fun on all aspect of life, rip fz and hope dweezil zappa with continue playing like fz on his songs and maybe with his own band will come out with his own which will be as good as fz with frank's wife giving support as indicated on some of the videos. fz had musicians which were great and no other band will come on paar with his band members through the years all of them were par excellence

[@joaquinzurita4477]

A showman and a master. his music will be remember forever

[@ekolke]

Zappa is always great!!

[@sancho8521]

...saw this tour at Santa Monica Civic. Smoked a Thai joint with the rhythm guitarist/singer in the middle of the show. He said it was the best shit he'd had all night. Of course it was, I peeled it off the stick myself 🎉

[@hedserybanez7468]

30/3/2017 Buenos Aires, Argentina... Listening to him!! Miss you, frankie!!

[@ptanyuh]

Frank is quite possibly the coolest dude that ever lived. Anyone with the courage to wear such a pantsuit is truly superhuman. No seriously - Frank rules.

[@anniedarkhorse6791]

Haven't heard this for years. Chuckled all the way through it. Love Frank.

[@BigOldJimmy]

This is fantastic beyond the power of words to describe. Frank Zappa was so damned awesome.

[@JReed1985]

I love the way Ray White stares lol and when Frank Zappa signs an autograph and sings at the same time lol

[@Sygorg]

One of the last geniuses in most ways ... what all he had to cope with in his days is just amazing ... besides making so many great songs in so many great ways ... and he always did a darn good job on all fronts ... cause he was "on duty" :) what a guy ...

[@paulbrion2227]

He could sign his name without missing a word and he was gracious enough to do it!

[@Artybruh]

Just a bunch of super talented musicians having so much fun

[@johnbidochka]

Frank always commanded the best of what his musicians had to offer, and the background vocals are certainly proof of that in this particular video.

[@pirottino]

il piu' grande musicista mai esistito.

[@GRobb62]

this is one of my favorite Zappa songs. I love the album version goes right into another favorite, Broken Hearts Are For A-Holes.

[@tucktimosprime]

truly awesome..this is one of my favs..

[@12Jetdiver55]

I saw this tour. It was outstanding!!!!

[@c0nk2879]

I love you, Frank Zappa.... and it only makes me more of a man for it! R.I.P. buddy :')

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Back in the late 80s ,me and a bud found this album recorded on a tape in a car we bought. It wasn't labeled , and we only heard a few Zappa tunes at that point. We kept saying : this is so goofy it's gotta be Zappa. We played the heck outta this album.

[@patrickbrown3135]

That's funny, I was introduced to Zappa by an unmarked cassette found on the sidewalk in the late 80's- Shiek a your bootie.

[@progger53]

In 1992 I named my company " Zappa Electronics" because of this song. I used it to be able to buy wholesale. 😊

[@sym667]

The march style of snare on "we are millions and millions..." is very neat. I don't remember to be that way on the LP. Boy, how I love this man!

[@alex-internetlubber]

I love how the "outro" for the song just drags on and on

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Frank Zappa is the George Carlin of music.

[@bradpolovin1819]

great song. great music.

[@Deetchmaster]

Love this song.

[@wwd116]

one of my favorite zappa tunes!!

[@garudaindo44]

thanks to whoever posted this. My favorite Zappa track. "Well my toilet went crazy........ pure gold

[@diminishedseventh]

This has always been one of my favorite songs.

[@klaustoth6982]

we're coming to getchu, we're coming to getchu

[@jaygold9923]

I was at this show. classic song. super arrangement. thanks!

[@hellochannel6344]

Pure genius 👏 RIP Frankie.

[@m13elidry]

Sheik Yerbouti : one of the best Zappa's masterpeaces...

[@bmgfl]

I saw them in Chicago 1981 Kicked ass!@

[@jax1moi8]

There are so many damn flakes around, the only thing they're good for is making this song TIMELESS!

[@TheBoilSqueezers]

One of Frank's very best! Thanks for posting!

[@joggimayer6550]

Immer noch ein bisschen mehr als nur die anderen.👍 😈 🔝

[@kahlil23]

i love how at 4:30 FZ actually takes the time to put the cap back on the pen. soooo frank!

[@scottbaxter3413]

The best...Frank rules!!

[@exentr]

Frank Zappa IS among the most misunderstood artists. I am Norwegian. I do not know all irony and stuff but I'm familiar to Frank Zappa's universe. Frank was a gentleman and down to earth. A Norwegian impressario was asked what super star that impressed him the most. Frank Zappa and Diana Ross he said. The impressario asked Frank Zappa what they could bring him. A car as I can explore Oslo. A simple car.

[@redfog42]

One of my favs!

[@klaus0meine]

Pure genius

[@quogir1]

chad is enjoying the composition

[@B.Pilgrim]

yes I am

[@SirHatchporch]

I love how he stops to sign an autograph in the middle of the song and doesn't miss a beat. "Like a boss," as the kiddies say.

[@Nudnik1]

Insert today: "Chinese made alot cheesy but very nicely displayed". Miss Zappa...

[@TambourFumant]

Zappa, mon mentor 😍

[@JReed1985]

I love this song it's funny the way the anti drugs part is sung and when Ray White stares at the camera. Frank Zappa is ace

[@Morcaiden]

Sheik Yerbouti! Musical brilliance to the nth degree

[@muskybites505]

Well said

[@jenspuckert7444]

one of the best........forever!!!!!!!!!!1

[@A-Gut-of-the-Past]

the saarbrucken / beat the boots recording of this tune is TOPS

[@janame100]

i know exaclty what you mean. it is true many of the lyrics are simplistic and even obscene but if you carefully listen and understand the mensage under the lyrics you'll get what's so great about zappa. he is great because his message isn't on the lyrics. it's on what the lyrics imply

[@gel6988]

So great...

[@salsicha-o7x]

Zappa live is something else, I still haven't found a live record of him where he didn't outperform the studio version of the song.

[@hackbod]

Yet so many of his studio recordings are constructed from live recordings. :)

[@andrearuz6813]

Joe garage es mejor en estudio !

[@clintstewart5545]

LOVE YOU FRANK ZAPPA MISS YOU !!!

[@IronMonkee]

Perfect timing by zapps and his band

[@stravinskyrocks]

Nice! I like how he tweaked the arrangement--I only know this from Sheik Yerbouti. Beautiful. Thanks for posting!

[@Mrgladbachborusse]

just makes me feel happy

[@frankievallium]

It gets really epic at 4:56 with Bobby Martin's backing vocals!

[@dodecafono]

The Millenial Song

[@nathanritzo2228]

I love Adrian Belew's go-for-broke jam-off at the end of the recorded version, but this is just as good.

[@timmo1782]

great performance

[@melindadobson109]

Ilove Zappa!

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

well the toilet went crazy yesterday afternoon, the plumber he says never flush your tamppooons! lmao!this great info cost us half a weeks pay!

[@MrFirthguy]

so awesome zappa rules

[@eggiwuiz]

This version is on the "The Torture Never Stops"-DVD, the 1981 halloween concert with Steve Vai, Ed Mann, and Tommy Mars. The lineup on "Does Humor Belong in Music" is different.

[@bassistlearningdrums]

LOVE IT!!!

[@BrianMChampion]

Frank was considered left of center, of course, but "We're protected by unions, so don't let it upset you" backs up Scott Walker.

[@JABproducts]

Robert Martins' backing vocals at the end makes this my favorite version of this song. Wish it was included on the "Dub Room Special" released soundtrack. :/

[@vinylexperience77]

ya...love it

[@nadiajasminebaki4318]

Friday? Good luck.

[@ingridthurner3651]

Unique ❤

[@12Jetdiver55]

He wore that pink jumpsuit when I say him in Allentown, Pa on April 27th, 1980 at Stabler Arena. Excellent show. Frank was the best you can get....

[@brahim119]

Incredible music composition played by incredible musicians. Where is Terry Bozzio ?

[@saveriopatriarca6654]

Chad wackerman on drums, One of the best of all time including Terry bozzio

[@markswinford354]

California's got the most of them (and still growing)…they have a host of them

[@scottkuester8946]

Zappa called it HOW MANY years ago? It's only gotten worse....smh

[@patriciofernandez2711]

Adrian Belew is much missed in the Dylan impression

A better Dylan than Dylan.

[@joaquintakanaka]

@ Indeed! :)

[@paulleman1915]

Ist not Belew, it is Éd Mann

[@MrJesseSmall]

@@paulleman1915 I think he was saying Belew does the Dylan voice better, and hes right

[@paulleman1915]

@@MrJesseSmall in this vidéo Belew is not there, it's Éd Mann thé percussion ist who imitates Dylan.

[@maruciao]

totalmente fuori di testa!!!!!

[@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245]

When he said “we’re millions and millions, we’re coming to get ya” that hits even to gen z

[@Thadmotor1044]

freaking awesome , little bit cheezy but nicely displayed

[@thiagoaraujo7042]

gênio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wojciechtalma3101]

That we are so dumb... This great information cost me a half a week pay and the toilet blew up the next day.... We re comin to get you..

[@PsytranceMan777]

At 4:25, he goes: "This song's so easy, I'm going to give this guy an autograph while I'm performing!" XD

[@foutupourfoutu]

@Chronepsis5 It's Adrian Belew making the Dylan impersonation on the Sheik Yerbouti album

[@ernt03]

1981 gig I'm a moron 'n' this is my wife She's frosting a cake With a paper knife All what we got here's American made It's a little bit cheesey But it's nicely displayed Well we don't get excited when it Crumbles 'n' breaks We just get on the phone And call up some Flakes They rush on over 'N' wreck it some more 'N' we are so dumb They're linin' up at our door Well, the toilet went crazy Yesterday afternoon The plumber he says "Never flush a tampoon!" This great information Cost me half a week's pay And the toilet blew up Later on the next day ay-eee-ay Blew up the next day WOO-OOO

[@teganandjennie]

Only Frank could look cool in a pink boiler suit

[@karenmousdell1]

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