Drummer reacts to "Andy" by Frank Zappa

[@flomalheur7467]

One of my favorite "Zappa and the Mothers" albums. Every song 100% recommended.

[@Rowenband]

My favorite !

[@L33Reacts]

He was on another level... his own level. No one else allowed. Lol I love that he surrounded himself with the best. That's how you get albums like this! Just fantastic.

[@joeyblowey123456]

@@Rowenband It's Frank's best album. This is the one I recommend to friends when they want to get into Zappa.

[@Royale_with_Cheeze]

​@@joeyblowey123456 Don't let the guy who goes by ArtificialIntelligentile (formerly known as GlobexTradingLLC hear you say that. To him, everything before and after Bozzio is trash. This was the first Zappa album I bought in 1975 when it was the new release at the time and remains my favorite. Solid album throughout. Arf arf!

[@todd8155]

It's a fantastic song! The density is incredible. It's about 2 order of magnitude (100 times) higher than a normal pop song. It's funny that you played this because you played the previous song because when it ended I was thinking "Now Sofa # 2, the next song!" A lot of Zappa songs are to be listened to in a continuous blotch. For example, You are What You Is album, Society Pages to Cone Head, which takes up the entire side 2 of a double LP, absolutely needs to be listened to in one continuous setting. Highly recommended!

[@alldayadventures5418]

Excellent Tune, This album is cover to cover with Smash Hits from Zappa that 99% of the world has never heard...! Another Top 10 of 60 Album from Zappa. "Andy" ROCKS.....!

[@tixximmi1]

Yeah back in '74 saw Zappa and it was mostly OSFA and Roxy. Echidna's blew my mind. Andy was third with Inca Roads second. And people say Steely Dan is good.

[@donpardo2510]

@alldayadventures5418...60? I have 92 not including any sort of Best of collection

[@L33Reacts]

This shit was fantastic. Zappa NEVER disappoints. Or do his cohorts.

[@tixximmi1]

@@donpardo2510 I'm somewhere around the mid '80s. Transparency - was my first. English, Lumpy Gravy plus Big Leg Emma. And others.

[@alldayadventures5418]

@@donpardo2510 Don Pardo... from the Enema Bandit Song? Wow, 92... had no idea. I always knew it was more than 50 I own 28. No bootlegs. So Don, how many versions of "Were Only in it for the Money" do you own. I have heard there are 4 different versions. I like the 1982 Remix that Frank did himself the best.

[@tixximmi1]

First time I heard Andy live was in early '74. Not only was the concert incredible, the light show was one of the best I ever saw. In a 7 week period I got to see, Zappa, Gentle Giant, Genesis and Yes. The highlight of Zappa was when they did Echidna's Arf of You. Zappa's shows were always a level or two above the others. Yes's drum set was enclosed a large dinosaur type rib cage that put on it's own light show. And that was 50 years ago. 60 years ago I got to see the Beach Boys.

[@L33Reacts]

That's amazing bro. What a period, huh? I would die to see all of those bands in the flesh like you did. Amazing times for music.

[@tixximmi1]

@@L33Reacts Yes I was lucky to be able to see all these great groups. From the Warlocks (before they changed their name) Saw their last California concert too. Alpha Omega, to Zappa 30+ times. But I smoked back then and I don't remember much. :) How come I've been bumped twice from subscribing? Best concert 74 Zappa. Best 3 person band - Hendrix (saw him twice) Best 4 person band - RTF. Honorable mention putting on two great shows -Leon Russell. Just appreciate you for keeping all this great music alive. Most disappointed concert - Fleetwood Mac. 2nd most seen artist - Only because he opened for everyone - Elvin Bishop. Best Bling concert - Liberace.

[@cachockey]

Perhaps one of the greatest albums ever made - Musicianship - compostions - crazy

[@L33Reacts]

So far, one of my favorites of his. It's a stand out amongst stand outs. Gotta love the zappa.

[@todd8155]

Grand Wazoo and Waka Jawaka for a more Jazzy Fusiony experience are also some of my favorite albums!

[@williamhinshaw6838]

Should have won a grammy for this album but their minds were blown. Like Tull. Yes, ELP....what category do you put Zappa in?

[@stevedotwood]

Johnny Guitar Watson on lead vocals. JGW was Frank's idol in his youth and Frank was inspired by his signature guitar-style, and became a good friend of his. He had a major hit in the 70s: "Real Mother for you" - it's a great song, believe me.

[@jogischulz2576]

...thanks for your nice thoughts, you still have a long musical way to go with many rabbit holes, Zappa is one of them, here in Germany there is the Zappanale since 1990, a festival in honour of Frank 🎸 I was 1978 in a Zappa concert here in Berlin, never forget this, keep on rockin' 🥁

[@L33Reacts]

That is crazy he was playing in Berlin in 1978. Wasn't that during the cold War? I guess it was west Berlin lol

[@Royale_with_Cheeze]

As a drummer, you have to dig the drumming on this one. Very tasty.

[@L33Reacts]

Chester was killing it, as usual. Him and Ruth are perfect together as a percussive duo

[@Royale_with_Cheeze]

@@L33Reacts They are, indeed. I'm sure you've seen Florentine Pogen and Inca Roads from the (meant for) TV special from 1974. A force of nature.

[@L33Reacts]

@@Royale_with_Cheeze I've seen inca roads from a token of his extreme and Florentine pogen as well but I can't remember if it was the same show

[@Royale_with_Cheeze]

@@L33Reacts They are.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

seen this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJvOoWdujdSbmKc

[@jeffmartin1026]

Sofa #1 and Sofa #2 are also great songs from this LP. (Also an anagram of the first letters of the LP title). "One size fits all" was a band joke about the size of one's "manhood".

[@GreggoMusicChannel]

This is such a great song! It's about an old-time actor named Andy Devine. Thong Rind refers about hardened skin between his big and second toe due to wearing flip flops. Trivia you may already know. During this era, Tina Turner and the Ikettes did a lot of the background vocals.

[@-R.Gray-]

Andy Devine was an actor who played "Jingles", the sidekick on the Western TV series Wild Bill Hickok, and was also in a lot of Roy Rogers movies.

[@timfeeley714-25]

He was Roy Rogers sidekick Cookie in at least 10 Roy Rogers movies. He was also in Stagecoach,The Man who shot Liberty Valance and A Star is Born.

[@allanalogmusicat78rpm]

He even co-starred in John Ford's STAGECOACH, the movie that rescued the Western from B movie purgatory, in 1939.

[@ChasBeauregarde]

Also hosted a children's show on TV the mid 1950s " Andy's Gang"

[@jfffjl]

@@ChasBeauregarde His co-star was the demonic amphibian Froggie!

[@gr8fulded]

Love this tune! Easily my favorite studio album from Zappa.

[@L33Reacts]

I think it's one of my favorites as well. The sound is unmatched. It's amazing.

[@gerardodoherty9178]

Po Jama people! Ace solo.

[@kennie-l2707]

Johnny "Guitar" Watson was the leadsinger mate!!

[@JoFandango]

and what a lead singer ! I love his flow !

[@hansvandermeulen5515]

One of Zappa's favorite artists in the 50's. Watson aas recording in the room next door so Zappa HAS to go shake his hand. They became friends right away.

[@raymondregis6219]

Despite being a Zappa fan since the late 70s I never heard this album until last year. It may be his proggiest. Glad you are enjoying your journey.

[@pascalsimon9780]

FZ + JGW an explosive funky blues band !!! RIP for those 2 magnificients américan musicians and guitarists !

[@NondescriptMammal]

I've always considered this the most musically solid of Zappa's albums, the whole thing is well worth a listen, the musicianship is outstanding, including some exceptional drum work... If you haven't reacted to Inca Roads yet, I highly recommend it.

[@brewstergallery]

Andy Devine was a strange kind of actor with a raspy duo tone voice and a long career. He could come across as a sort of cheerful baby man, but there was always something kinda creepy about him. If he was born later he could've crushed some horror house movies. By the way the soulful blues voice on this is Zappas guitar hero Johnny Guitar Watson. The high voice is keys wizard George Duke.

[@Kevin6059]

Great choice, whomever recommended this. Whole album is 👍🔥🤘

[@jogischulz2576]

Another great choice, one of my favourite albums that I've enjoyed listening to again and again over four decades !

[@L33Reacts]

I see why you've gotten so many miles out of it. SO many details and little things you don't catch on the first or 10th listen probably lol

[@damonhines8187]

Yep. Yep. And hell yeah. Great stuff, glad I'm not the only one stuck on Ruth. No doubt she brought a unique musical presence and capability, fantastic textural choices to Frank's music. His knack for putting together ensembles packed with insane talent was unearthly. 😊🤙🏼🎶❤️✨️🕊

[@GoodCorporateRobot]

One Size Fits All is a masterpiece. Oh wait I’ve already said that about a bunch of other Zappa albums. Leaving some love for your Zappa reactions. Well done young man.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Hi I see you comment on various Zappa reactions. Have you seen this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJvOoWdujdSbmKc

[@ronlasbury6891]

Saw Zappa plays Zappa in 2015 and they started with this whole album.

[@bert0522]

Frank was a musical genius, for those musicians that dislike him try to plays it. He could write about anything, listen to the Illinois Enema Bandit. Jim

[@hoppers13]

Funky as fuck! You’re gonna have to write that “sock” song now. Huge respect and thanks from your elderly fan across the Pond. As my brain slowly rots away, you bring me the joy of rediscovering the music of my life. Plus, your intro today had me laughing stuff out of my nose. You rule, young dude!

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you, my friend. I really appreciate it. You rock! Zappa is the best. I can't get enough.

[@leddygee1896]

Z A P P A I S G O D

[@danielduesentriebjunior]

Totally agree that Zappa was surrounded by some of the best. Incredibly complicated sound, but great.

[@danielduesentriebjunior]

BTW, can't think that at this time he was singing about randy Andy (Prince Andrew).

Always, my jam ♥ 04:20 to 05:38 is simply orgasmic !! Thank you L33

[@TarantuLandoCalcuLingus]

This isnt my favorite zappa record, but i consider it his masterpiece. I feel you man, i only shared about a year on earth with frank and i miss him every day

[@bobwasp825]

What a fantastic, in depth Zappa reaction. Really enjoyed watching this. I'm 56 and have been listening to Zappa since I was 18. You're bang on the money, such an incredibly unique, smart, clever and creative person. They'll never be anyone like him.

[@simonfletcher2797]

It was good to hear that again!... It was good that FZ and Johnny guitar Watson got to play together and make this albumin? Enjoying the content.thong rind!

[@crosshairstare]

Roxy and Elsewhere is live, and it's some of FZ's best work in my opinion. What you're doing is very important. I love turning people on to music they've never heard before, and might not ever hear. Check out The Aristocrats.... any album.

[@kurtkish6970]

Zappa's guitar solos are so friggin' unique and interesting.

[@L33Reacts]

They really are. One of a kind tone and technique. It's out of this world lol

[@woodyoffmark7944]

This is my favorite Zappa album.

[@jbdbsb]

Black Napkins Live is insane.

[@Kevin6059]

I love the gospel type sounds from sofa 1&2. Yeah you have to be the best to even play his music. It's even harder to play than it sounds.

[@gentle_goy23432]

"Andy" топовая вещь у Заппы.

[@larryhelmeczy4320]

Hi. Good reaction. You have done a lot from this album, one of his best. I agree with another commenter: Might be fun for you to do Sofa 1 and 2 from this album (both short) along with another version of Sofa from the "Zappa In N.Y. " album. It's a wonderful tune and the Zappa in N.Y. version has some great sax from Michael Brecker.

[@shemanic1]

My favourite Zappa album too, & what a track. Brilliant changes. Love it. So glad you do too.

[@jogischulz2576]

...Frank played often in West Germany.... as I wrote before 1978 was my first Zappa concert 🎸 I was lucky to live in West Berlin, my school was close to the wall, in East Berlin/GDR western music was forbidden ! vinyls or cassettes were often smuggled over because the young people in the east wanted to listen to our music, that was a bad time for them, glad it's over since Nov. 89.😊

[@L33Reacts]

I'm glad yall could smuggle them some good music... life isn't worth living without music!

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

you must visit Zappanale in Baddoberan.

[@jogischulz2576]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425...I wrote about it in my first comment, please read, rock on !

[@jogischulz2576]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 ...Hi, I wrote about this festival in my 2nd comment to this video, rock on !

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@jogischulz2576 Oh I am sorry I did not see that I was there my first time in 2010. Had a great time.

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

freaky 💥

[@frozenbeefpie]

That's a good track to perform on the drums, you should give it a shot !

[@L33Reacts]

If I had My set up still I'd give it a shot! But most of it went to the drug dealer a few years ago 😢

[@frozenbeefpie]

@@L33Reacts Keep up the great job and you'll soon get the drum kit of your dreams. I just bought myself a cheap Alesis Nitro Mesh kit and it's perfect for me and ... the wife lol ! I'm an old Zappa fan but I have a special LIVE request for ya: Grand Funk Railroad Inside Looking Out 1969 ! Enjoy and take care !

[@sonicart1808]

Sublime track.... great reaction sir thanks!

[@L33Reacts]

So glad you enjoyed it my friend! I did too. Every zappa track is a new world to explore 😁👍

[@wowwhywow]

He was a genius...BUT... there is another very very important message. YOU could do this, too. That's right, that was Frank's BIG message. Frank was saying... "Hey... I can do this, because I convinced myself I could....YOU COULD DO THE SAME!!!" That is something that EVERYBODY that listens to Zappa should remember. He was trying to wake you up. "

[@kurtkish6970]

favorite song from One Size

[@hansvandermeulen5515]

Johnny Guitar Watson on vocals in some parts.

[@nicksylvester426]

Sounds great when you go staight into sofa no. 2.

[@DoFrGe]

Frank makes me happy every day. If my brain crumbles with Alzheimer's just make sure I have Zappa. A favorite video is We Don't Mess Around part concert part movie. Vinnie Colaiuta on drums, Arthur Barrow-bass, Ike Willis-vocals, guitar, Denny Walley -slide, vocals, Ed Mann-percussion, Tommy Mars-keyboads, Peter Wolf-keyboards.

[@henksaenen1662]

and a couple of other people...like this obscure guy called Johnny Guitar Watson lol

[@JohnGunn-o6l]

Gary Richraft flying turkey trot live REO Speed wagon best guitar solo ever

[@lassekristoffersen5906]

The reason to be.

[@jessem470]

Example of a written drum track Everyone of Franks who played this afterward nails it and sound exactly the same Listen to some live versions

[@bradrapp3697]

Frank had hand signals for the band to instantly change styles of anything they played. He would mock toke a j and they’d go reggae. Middle finger was metal.

[@georgeperkins4171]

Saw him in 1979 or 80

[@johnlillis1161]

L33Reacts give a listen to Frank Zappa Dinah Moe Humm you will Love it Congratulations on your Recovery keep up the great work Brother i got 30 years you can do it

[@L33Reacts]

That's amazing John what a blessing. Congrats to you. Keep on keeping on. I'll add it to the list thank you!

[@Kevin6059]

And how many genres can we fit into one song?

[@wowwhywow]

I made an actual request at your Patreon, but what I'll do here is give THREE great examples of the BEST live video stuff that's out there, and let's see if other Zappa heads agree. 1.Sinister Footwear (live N.Y. 1981) medium length video 2. T'mershi Duween (Roxy the Movie) very short, but quite full video. And the third one will take you some work because, it's in the middle of a 2 hour concert from Barcelona, but it's worth the extra effort. 3. Big Swfty from (Barcelona '88) at the 58:41 mark of the concert and ENDS at 1:10:30 point. The song in the video is 13 minutes long, so if you watch this one, be sure not to stop watching too soon.

[@andreasrosenberg9317]

Mine favorite tooooooooo =)

[@donpardo2510]

@L33Reacts, there's so much from Frank that it's nearly impossible to pick out songs. Look for I'm the Slime for an interesting song that's still relevant today. Shut Up and Play Your Guitar is another great one

[@georgeperkins4171]

Cant afford no shoes

[@ulimenzebach7918]

A song about a sock? If not done so, listen into "Stinkfoot" from the Apostrophe album. It comes close ...

[@tomkitchen9457]

Drums are really front and center.

[@georgeperkins4171]

Missing persons, is made up of zappa alumni. Very 80s new wave.

[@xlerb_again_to_music7908]

..pre-emptive Like. :)

[@L33Reacts]

*tips hat*

[@seanc.murphy3573]

L33 - always dig your Frank Friday reviews / reactions… thx for doing it. 🙏 possible live w/video candidates might be: 1. RDZL ‘82 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqa4mpiYm5aDp68si=46JEenB2H7vS4QZ1 2. Chunga’s Revenge ‘80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5qWaK2fg8aVlcksi=Z1lDJ-2AT8951PDC first one is Frank’s crack ‘81/‘82 touring band. tightly orchestrated opening, tasty guitar solo, then offbeat jazz’ish finish. worthy. second one is a downsized / simplified spring ‘80 tour band line-up with some balls-out guitar playing. ☮️ seanM

[@pongosnodgrass7014]

Yeah...you had to be able to play and read, but sharing Frank's sense of humour was pretty mandatory, it kinda dictated the length of stay in his bands..and whether you wanted to follow the directions he was heading in