FRANK ZAPPA - "MUFFIN MAN" (reaction)

[@SightAfterDark]

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[@tampawakos]

The Greatest Guitarist to ever stand on stage. He is second to none!

[@SightAfterDark]

Frank is the best

[@drlarrymore]

yeah

[@philouze1815]

@@SightAfterDark "Music Is The Best" (FZ)

[@globextradingsystemsllc1740]

His Guitar solo story, is how he constructs his melodic lines. He created symbols that connect and intertwine, as George Duke explained it. For example, he can solo in a dominant major key , as one symbol of melodies, then segue it into a phrygian 7 Arab mode,to a blues scale back to a pentatonic scale. Then pure 12 tone chaos, then shredding when required, in short bursts,around the beginning and end of a solo.

[@sea6bear]

And when he’s omitted from any top guitar players of all time it pisses me off…

[@devolve42]

On guitar is Adrian Belew, who also played with David Bowie, Talking Heads, King Crimson, Paul Simon, Tori Amos, Tom-Tom Club and others, and has an amazing solo career on top of that.

[@JuandeFucaU]

the guy can even make William fucking Shatner look cool..... he must've done that one on a bet..... and I bet he won too.

[@SightAfterDark]

Adrian killed it!

[@RichieG]

Also played with NIN

[@monabonejakon2797]

Adrian also played with The Bears and Laurie Anderson.

[@georgerigberg4335]

Let's not forget the Adrian Belew Power Trio!

[@michaelthomas8592]

Once again: when Frank Zappa plays a guitar solo, it's not only a guitar-solo - but it is a STORY performed in your own head, that has to be told!

[@beelzebob23]

"Air Sculpture." Exists only in that moment, and will never be played the same way again. Thankfully FZ recorded everything.

[@globextradingsystemsllc1740]

And during baby snakes concert Halloween 1977, Bozzio drummer era. Best Zappa period. He put it all together by this year. Highest popular status, best selling album, by far. Best drummer for the prime style, finally mixing some Metal/Pop with his R and B Rock style, but controlling his chaos,a bit. After 1977, he only did variations of his prior styles. Frank blossomed, like a flower, in this period.

[@globextradingsystemsllc1740]

His Guitar solo story, is how he constructs his melodic lines. He created symbols that connect and intertwine, as George Duke explained it. For example, he can solo in a dominant major key , as one symbol of melodies, then segue it into a phrygian 7 Arab mode,to a blues scale back to a pentatonic scale. Then pure 12 tone chaos, then shredding when required, in short bursts,around the beginning and end of a solo.

[@johnroberts5637]

That was the not-too-shabby Adrian Belew keeping the crowd warm while Frank strapped his guitar on.

[@damonhines8187]

That was my first thought then I decided it had to be Steve Vai...thanks for the correction before reaching Frank's band intros at the end.

[@SightAfterDark]

Haha definitely not-too-shabby

[@mgordon1100]

I thought he could have given Adrian some more time, and volume.

[@victoriagrove5344]

I saw Zappa in concert. He is an incredible musician and guitarist!

[@andrewhoran7088]

8 times live

[@Tom-kn6sr]

You know your listening to excellence when you hear a track that 50 yrs old and it still sounds fresh.

[@Yurivlc]

This is one of the most epic guitar solo in the rock history

[@SightAfterDark]

Absolutley!

[@trevorsanders5303]

That’s a VERY bold statement to make

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Frank was a man of the people, loved to be entertained, and get the crowd involved. He'd often have crowd members up to dance, sing, freak out, whatever. He'd even lead the audience in a sing along, kind of, having them sing different sounds, rhythms, you name it. One of a kind.

[@SightAfterDark]

Legendary!

[@Ferretbomber]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love your moniker Frankincensed.

[@mikefannon6994]

Back around 74 we went to an all-day concert in the old Atlanta Braves stadium with Ten Years After, Mountain ( I think) and Zappa. Sitting high in the upper deck, we played Trivia between acts. No-one knew the name of Tom Mix's horse. After about an hour Frank was tuning up onstage, stepped to the mic, said "Tom Mix's horse was Tony." We were knocked out! Our little game had spread all the way to Frank, who of course knew the answer. A man of the people indeed!

[@goldenboy140]

One of the heaviest riffs ever

[@SightAfterDark]

For sure!

[@NougatCN]

I feel like I’ve heard a similar riff like same chords? Any ideas?

[@raymullett6571]

Frank is a genius plain and simple. His body of work is immense, diverse and always at the very least good. You have much to discover, I envy you. Love your vids.

[@SightAfterDark]

Genius for sure! Thanks for watching Ray!

[@leoscone4036]

Muffin' Man was from "Bongo Fury", an album on which Captain Beefheart sang, released in Oct. of '75. New Years Eve '75/'76 I saw Zappa/Beefheart as the bill at what was then the L.A. Forum. BIG venue. What a show. At one point they had a ten-foot stuffed poodle on stage. The live video is a later variant of Zappa's band. He never had a bad band and played with and influenced a HUGE number of musicians along the way. Amazing career. Blessings.

[@SightAfterDark]

Sounds amazing! Thanks Leo!

[@andreamariawicker223]

Thats a great Album 👌

[@frankfingskes7984]

oh man , i love the version from the Bongo Fury album...it is the first version of Muffin Man I heard and so it became my favourite one.. nice Video, nice reaction. makes me so happy that FZ is still valued by young people...✌️

[@leoscone4036]

@@kosta380 Snicker. Yawn.

[@Frunobulax74]

Sifa, that is by far the greatest, natural reaction to Frank's music I have ever seen on KZbin. By your reaction, you're truly into Frank's guitar solos and you get it.

[@Peter-K]

She gonna lose it after she hears Willie the Pimp....

[@stevedotwood]

Agreed, that was so spontaneous and emotional. Goosebumps.

[@Frunobulax74]

@@stevedotwood- I was smiling and cracking up watching her reaction because it reminded of my reaction the first time I heard that song over 40 years ago.

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@JohnCregoWorldMusic]

Ahhh! That stunned look of disbelief. I've seen it before and will surely see it again. You've got much to learn younglings.

[@SightAfterDark]

:)

[@uncadoug2715]

Thank you again for continuing to bring Franks music to the forefront! I’m so glad that the two of you are discovering what an amazing musician, and individual the man was. A true musical genius…don’t hesitate to listen to the countless hours of interviews he also did👌There was a lot going on in that head of his🤔 I feel truly blessed to have seen/heard him play live (three times) in the mid 70’s🙏🏻

[@SlapBak]

I was always a fan of George Duke and Terry Bozzio, but I never knew of any about Frank Zappa except that he was next to Zapp back in the day at the record stores lol. My neighbor turned me on to this live video and I fell to the floor. The dopest.....heaviest riff of all time

[@We-Do-NOT-Consent-303]

I have been listening to Zappa for over 45 years. I grew up on this stuff........ Zappa music makes you more intelligent.

[@stretchgilbert]

This is from the Baby Snakes movie. Those Palladium shows were epic! I was at one of these shows. This is my favorite Zappa band/ era. Used to look forward to Halloween because we knew Zappa would be "camping out" at the Palladium ( or Felt Forum) for the week! ✌

[@SightAfterDark]

That’s awesome! Must’ve been quite a show!

[@andrewhoran7088]

Saw Zappa at felt forum in 70's. Played Bongo Fury. And then some. WOW. Saw Frank 7 times after. About the best musical experience you can have.

[@stretchgilbert]

@@andrewhoran7088 Yes! Those shows were the highlight of the year always

[@geenadasilva9287]

lucky! i think those shows and the 73 Roxy shows were the best of Frank's rock bands. you can feel how much Frank was enjoying the musicians, the audience and the venue. truly wonderful

[@Peter-K]

FWIW, this is the spoken introduction to the song that is missing from this video, it gives some context to it: The muffin man is seated at the table in the laboratory of the utility muffin Research kitchen... reaching for an oversized chrome spoon he gathers an Intimate quantity of dried muffin remnants and brushing his scapular aside Proceeds to dump these inside of his shirt... He turns to us and speaks: "Some people like cupcakes better. I for one care less for them!" Arrogantly twisting the sterile canvas snoot of a fully charged icing Anointment utensil he poots forth a quarter-ounce green rosette (oh ah yuk Yuk... let's try that again...!) he poots forth a quarter-ounce green rosette Near the summit of a dense but radiant muffin of his own design. Later he says: "Some people... some people like cupcakes exclusively, while myself, I say There is naught nor ought there be nothing so exalted on the face of god's grey Earth as that prince of foods... the muffin!" Note to those that don't know, the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen is what Zappa named his recording studio in his home...

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for the knowledge!

[@wagstaff6135]

Great transcription -- thanks for doing that! It's not that it's missing from the video (depending on what you mean) -- it's a different performance, and it's "missing" from this performance. The version on Bongo Fury is with a different band, live in Austin.

[@JuandeFucaU]

@@wagstaff6135 I think Frank changed the lyrics from the original a little..... I remember them being different when I was a kid..... Oh.................. Do you know the muffin man................ The muffin man, the muffin man? Do you know the muffin man Who lives on Drury Lane? Yes, I know the muffin man The muffin man, the muffin man Yes, I know the muffin man Who lives on Drury Lane

[@kornysinclair9145]

@Gizella Lombardi Sad ..so sad it was sold.. Thought the dweeze would own it...Gail prob sold it

[@Peter-K]

@@kornysinclair9145 kids sold it after Gail died, but it was just the house, the contents of the vault are still in the hands of the Zappa's... and frankly, I thought Lady Gaga taking over his old homestead was sort of appropriate. I am pretty sure she bought that house because it was his, I would not be surprised if she is a Frank fan too.

[@DUBEE43]

One of my all time favorites, the MUFFIN man!!!!! FRANK closed many shows with this song.....👍

[@jimharding915]

FZ was a true artist. The who's who of musicians have played or collaborated with him throughout his way too short career. I have 43 vinyls from him that each have their own unique sound and purpose. Food for the ears. RIP

[@SightAfterDark]

Frank is the best!

[@dirtyburd71]

There are advantages to being 61. Frank Zappa all through high school and finally getting to see him in San Bernardino in the 80s!

[@SightAfterDark]

Nice!

[@allanalogmusicat78rpm]

9:24 There are a few good reasons for Zappa being so animated and crowd-friendly. First, his Halloween shows at the New York Palladium had been happening for a few years, and they had built up a fanatic local fanbase. Also, he was making a movie (BABY SNAKES), and there were breaks sometimes for camera issues, etc. The fans really kept their enthusiasm up for Frank, and for the film. Zappa seemed genuinely appreciative of their loyalty and enthusiasm. Also, doing the rock god bit was Frank's Halloween costume, for that year. Maybe.

[@EricBuxton-qy8yt]

Thanks for the memories! I was there . All 23 times . He was truly accessible. If you got there early and were OK, he would let you in to the sound check ! Damn what Great memories!!!! Thanks again , E

[@EricBuxton-qy8yt]

Oh yeah thanks for liking my part in Jesus thinks….

[@matthewwhitcomb8050]

So FZ would close out his shows during 76-78 with connecting Camarillo Brillo & Muffin Man. It was the ultimate show ender. I would one hundred percent recommend finding the first half to this video. Just KZbin" Camarillo Brillo Muffin Man" and you'll be so so so glad you did.

[@SightAfterDark]

Awesome! Thanks so much Matthew!

[@-R.Gray-]

The first lead guitarist, Adrian Belew, was the only band member Frank hired who didn't read music. He especially liked the way Belew used feedback. After Zappa, besides recording his own albums, Belew played with David Bowie, Talking Heads, and was a member of King Crimson for 25 years. Also see the Y.Tube video excerpt of the song "Stevie's Spanking", with Frank and Steve Vai trading licks. On the album covers it used to say "Steve Vai - Strat Abuse" or "Impossible Guitar Parts".

[@SightAfterDark]

Damn. He was in Zappas band and couldn’t read music? That’s legendary

[@matthewweber3904]

Mike Keneally couldn't read music either.

[@Zephyrmec]

Steve Vai: “stunt guitar” as Frank called it.

[@chaosmos24]

Hope you get to listen to more Zappa even if you can't react to a lot of it. If you dig his guitar playing you have merely scratched the surface. Love the reactions.

[@SightAfterDark]

Will definitely be listening to more Zappa soon! Thanks so much for watching!

[@dromadrosis]

Gosh! I am so glad that you reacted as you did! This performance was "epic". I am so glad it was filmed. How many rock stars do you know that high five the audience while playing their solos in a most sublime way? Thank you so much!

[@SightAfterDark]

So legendary!

[@johnking6252]

After all these years its easy to forget how wonderfully talented FZ truly is. Not gonna miss the memories. Thx . RIP Zappa. ✌️

[@markdearlove8634]

Wow, what a treat. Love that song from bongo fury but never seen this live version. And your reaction and appreciation was a joy to experience too.👍

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks Mark! Glad you enjoyed!

[@musicairplanes4884]

Frank always had the best musicians. After all this time I look back and realize that Frank had a huge influence on the genre of fusion.

[@SightAfterDark]

Absolutely! Fusing all kinds of things!

[@SmilingMedicineEntertainment]

You know Frank is bringing it and having a great time on stage when he has Big John his body guard singing the lyrics. Killer stuff. I first saw him about a year after this show in Chicago. One of the best shows I saw that year.

[@SightAfterDark]

Looks like a great time!

[@davidhogan1458]

''one of the best'' man you guys were so lucky!!!!

[@mrtyreus0]

Zappa's guitar sound is so huge because he was an innovator there too. The guitar was active, had a line level output that he ran into racks of studio processors then ran direct to the PA and monitors. No guitar amp needed.

[@SightAfterDark]

Oh wow!

[@Zephyrmec]

That burnt cherry SG was a real hot Rod, when Frank strapped it on, instead of the Les Paul, you knew it was time for some tasty guitar work, grab your seat belt! BTW, Dweezil plays it occasionally on tour now, legendary sound!

[@robertmassucci1]

bongo fury version is also live

[@michaelthomas8592]

Two Times I got the honor to see Frank Zappa live - once in SCHÜTTORF, out in the North of Germany, and once in Dortmund, Westfalenhalle... Impressing!

[@SightAfterDark]

Must’ve been awesome!

[@michaelthomas8592]

Sorry, the second was ESSEN, Grugahalle, but it was the original Frank .o)

[@michaelthomas8592]

@@SightAfterDark The Stagemaster in Schüttorf, nearly looking like the nice black man with his eyes painted, smoked a cigarette while the performance was running, and took his cigarette and clamped it at his ear - and looked cool...

[@michaelthomas8592]

Once again and my finally comment: In my opinion Frank Zappa is the best guitarist ever. There are lot of other guitarists with a lot of great licks, really, but none of them made me feel watching a movie in my brain, like Frank did... R.I.P. Great Genius!

[@BrianDenny-s2c]

A solid hit of LSD was the way to go to a Zappa concert way back when! Amazing! No I can’t see Frank ever being on Facebook RIP Brother!

[@SightAfterDark]

Woah that would be quite a time!

[@cd6914]

Zappa's respectable as a master that you 've done it. I appreciate listenig you when Zappa's around. Mucho gratias

[@SightAfterDark]

Zappa is the best! Thanks Claude!

[@hpawebster65]

When he sees toilet paper roll, races over to it and then the underhand throw cracks me up everytime 😂

[@christianevans4449]

Nice to see your first video with Frank in March and now you are warmed up to it. You are set for a long ride

[@SightAfterDark]

More to come!

[@b.buster.]

I was Lucky enough to see FZ 17 times in my life from 72 to 87.

[@bertrandchristianmartinsbo8386]

One of the best Rock shows and Genius Guitar player of all time

[@SightAfterDark]

Absolutely!

[@paultaylor914]

"Bongo Fury" live with Captain Beefheart was my intro to FZ in mid 70's. Still one of my all time fav albums

[@bobschenkel7921]

Have to agree with Peter K., it's almost like starting in the middle of the song. But, hey it's Zappa!

[@SightAfterDark]

Zappa is the best!

[@greygrey4]

Hi Folks - thanks for your reactions !!! Frank was tapping with his pick :-)

[@gelsol]

Dweezil Zappa has a few vids on Frank's technique. Fascinating stuff. Another unsung guitar hero is Steve Hillage. Great solo albums, but probably best known for his work in Gong (highly recommend). Psychedelic pot head pixie madness!

[@SightAfterDark]

Love it! Thanks so much!

[@joesiano21]

I got to see Zappa when the Apostrophe album was released. Believe it or not but he was the opening act for the Mahavishnu Orchestra. John McLaughlin and Frank were 2 of the worlds best guitarists back to back. Incredible show.

[@Frunobulax74]

Joe Siano - I think that would be called a double bill. It was a common thing back then. I saw Frank with the Jerry Garcia Band in Chicago in 1984. Jerry went first, but that didn't mean he was an opening act. There were as many Deadheads as Zappa fans in the audience that night.

[@Hrth6]

You might already know this, but it was Frank that introduced Jimi Hendrix to the effects of the wah wah peddle.

[@SightAfterDark]

Didn’t know that but that’s awesome!

[@woodyoffmark7944]

Adrian Belew on guitar at this time. Frank said that Adrian reinvented the guitar, btw. His use of the word "muffin" also means "messing up", or being ineffective. "Girl you thought he was a man, but he only was a muffin. get it?

[@SightAfterDark]

Makes sense!

[@rappidog]

Mid 70's I was at a gig,,,, Frank got us all up to do the dance of the evil fur trapper,,,, loads of fun,,,,, The next night,,, we got to this part in the show,,,,, we all stood up,,, except for two people in the front row,,,, Frank asked them to stand and dance,,,, they refused,,,, so he stopped the show, pulled the band off stage,,,, the house lights came on,,, there was almost a riot,,, It was a wonder to behold,,,,, Great times,,,,,

[@rogerdowd3294]

I saw Zappa with the Mothers way-back-when. Sometimes he got confrontational with the audience if they got out of hand, or he was just Zappa being Zappa with his stage persona in overdrive. They, in turn, would shout "Shut up an play your guitar!", which ended up being the title of a two record album of instrumental music he released years later. LOL! The thing was, he exposed his audiences to great musicians like Jean-Luc Ponty, and George Duke and, essentially, opened our ears to music that was beyond Rock n' Roll. He broke boundaries. Thank you for your insights!

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for the history Roger! And thanks so much for watching!

[@briangilbert230]

I was at 3 FZ concerts and His bands were some of the best performers live.

[@SightAfterDark]

Would’ve loved to see him!

[@michaelthomas8592]

The Guitar SINGS to YOU - and JUST ONLY YOU!!!

[@prodoverjeff2876]

Yes that was a great time to be doing music. Record companies threw money at bands just to make stuff that would sell. The musicians went wildly into their creativity. As for Zappa, he would not do what the companies told him to do, when they bothered to tell him anything. Eventually, he became mostly self produced. To this day, not only his old fans are still focused, but seeing you younger people being attracted is heart warming. In time look into Zappa Plays Zappa vids. This is Frank's son Dweezil. He frequently stages shows/tours with old time Zappa side men/women. Not sure, but I think there is now his own Muffin Man video.

[@ganazby]

It’s the riff to end all riffs. A slum-demolishing behemoth, topped off with a filthy air-raid siren guitar solo. Frank knew when it was time to bust loose and give his people what they needed.

[@SightAfterDark]

For real! This riff is killer!

[@markbyers1651]

that is all you can do is laugh and shake your head at how good this is

[@SightAfterDark]

For real! Thanks for watching Mark!

[@AndecIunson]

Funny thing is that the album version is from a live gig, lot of zappas songs have parts from live shows cause his band was so tight their plain on the albums but this song is really just from a live gig.

[@seanjockel43]

I was at this specific show. I think it was the best show I saw with Frank. I had Seats about 10 rows back .

[@SightAfterDark]

So lucky!

[@kerbygator]

I have seen Frank do this one live a couple of times. That guy he gives the mic to sing into is his body guard.

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for the info!

[@hpawebster65]

Great reaction. Loved it!

[@ohhgeez865]

One of my favorite songs of all time by one of the best composers ever

[@sulista-consulting]

One of my absolute favourites ❤️

[@ytubepaul]

The greatest musical talent of the century.

[@myownchannel247]

Glad ya found this one, one of my faves

[@SightAfterDark]

Ours too!

[@mateuszmattias]

Note how he is high fiving audience members WHILE continuing his solo. Tell me how many musicians you have seen doing that.

[@damonhines8187]

Adrian Belew and FZ?! Holeee shhh...thought it was Steve Vai before being corrected. That's what happens when you blink a couple of times! Belew was tapping or fretting with the edge of his pick, the back I'm guessing, btw. Zoink

[@SightAfterDark]

Amazing! They both DESTROY the guitars!

[@damonhines8187]

@@SightAfterDark a couple of legends, and deservedly so. Frank in particular is blowing my mind more and more of late. Your appeal was super-cute, understandable to any guitar nerd and only slightly necro-creepy, Sifa. 😂🤐💀🖖😙🎶💝

[@stefanbranden4898]

The is no "studio recording" of this song. The "Bongo Fury" version is also live.

[@duledule1127]

It is nice to see someone who is capable to understand greatnes. To be great is to be misunderstood!

[@SightAfterDark]

We agree!

[@RemcoLamberts]

So many great comments, and this might have been said: this footage is from the legendary NYC Halloween performances at the Palladium, 1977 edition, all the shows from that year have been release in a live album fairly recently by the Zappa family (see the great review on Rolling Stone Mag). The first show was videotaped and sections were published in Baby Snakes and other movie. Zappa on steriods, epic indeed, probably one of his best shows ever, and also arguable features his best guitar solo's. I you have not yet seen it by now, the one that gets me again and again, is this show's version of 'Black Napkins' the 5th and last encore (Muffin man being the 3rd). Brings tears to my eyes every time I see it. Not sure what he was on that night :-) (Frank did not do drugs!) but it's just mind-blowing. This song was only performed that night actually! I actually saw Frank in Rotterdam Netherlands 1984 (probably at that time at 16 years old the youngest in the audience) and a second time (also Rotterdam Ahoy) 1988 with his 'big band' (the one featured on Broadway the Hard Way, where Sting does his Murder by Numbers).

[@RemcoLamberts]

thought I'd add the link, this one also features some great post performance footage kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYa8ZGt8eb5ma9E

[@michaelhallen2808]

Pretty sure this is one of his famed NYC Palladium Halloween shows. For many,this would be a career defining guitar solo. For Frank, it's one of many.

[@richardmacphee2367]

My favorite guitarist of all time 💖💕💓

[@SightAfterDark]

The best!

[@BillM1960]

Belew on stunt guitar, Zappa....hold my beer, let papa take over for a while.

[@SightAfterDark]

Lol for real

[@kerbygator]

Frank Zappa's, 'Yo Mamma'. You won't be let down. One of the greatest guitar solos you'll ever hear from the 70's......

[@SightAfterDark]

😉 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIeQZaeDhddjpKM

[@nehcivil3001]

there is no "studio version", except that the intro on Bongo Fury was studio.

[@Zopf-international]

Dude, you clapped at the band intro after the solo. Absolute respect. I do that too. It's these little things that make us a community.

[@SightAfterDark]

We’re lucky to have each other!

[@zebulondudora]

The whole mood of this gig is just sucks you in like a black hole even watching it from video. Imagine what was it like live :O

[@Ducatirati]

The Big man singing ( noising) with Frank , is his personal body guard , Big John Smothers , Smother for a Mother RARARA

[@zippydoodah1547]

Brilliant... miss Frank. I envy you, to hear his catalogue for the first time. You're a handsome young man, but oh when miss graffiti dips those eyes my oh my. Keep well from England and enjoy your youth. As Frank said "if you like it, great. If you don't, you weren't meant to"

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks so much for watching. We’re loving FZ!

[@zippydoodah1547]

@@SightAfterDark No, thank you great content I grew up in the 70s, I may be biased but I think music from that era is better, any genre. For something totally different try John mclaughlin playing with shakti.. Unreal and beautiful Keep well Regards

[@mikevito9776]

Sifa, "good night" lmao My thoughts exactly. Love your reactions, yall are my favorites doing this. ✌

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks so much!

[@TheJudy1986]

I miss him too! What would have our music transitioned to in the future? Genius.

[@stefanbranden4898]

Kudos for doing Frank Zappa!!

[@SightAfterDark]

Kudos for watching! :)

[@RichieG]

Adrian Belew on guitar (see below). He was playing while Frank began singing. Also on Vocals in this version for a moment was "Bald Headed John" Franks bodyguard. I was lucky enough to get Frank and John Smothers to sign my Absolutely Free album. In the song written about him, "Dong Work For Yuda" they make fun of his poor speech (the bodyguard was responsible for famous Smotherisms such as "Shaushage", "Salima", and "Falcum"). But they do close out the song with a compliment(?) John's got a sausage, yeah man John's got a sausage, yeah man John's got a sausage that will make you fart John's got a sausage that will break your heart Make you fart and break your heart And don't bend over if you are smart He took a little walk to the weenie stand John's got a sausage, yeah man A great big weenie in both his hands John's got a sausage, yeah man He sucked on the end 'til the mustard squirt He said, "Ya'll stand back cause you might get hurt"

[@SightAfterDark]

Lol gotta love it

[@TheKwaze]

The Bongo Fury album version is live as well...

[@steveschmitz2839]

you cats are amazing! thank you for helping too keep Frank Alive. Adrian is amazing, and a local dude, (Im cincinnati, Adrian is Covington KY, just across a bridge), great players both. Bowie poached him soon after this.

[@SightAfterDark]

Adrian is amazing! Thanks for watching Steve!

[@jamdfig7878]

Yeah on Adrian! You guys should check out a Cincinnati band called "The Bears" (formerly "Raisins") led by Adrian Belew. Thanks Steve!

[@steveschmitz2839]

@@jamdfig7878 All over that!, Agree, I am lucky enough to have seen the Raisins their whole career, my favorite can't miss Cincy band back in the day, Have their debut album on vinyl (produced by Adrian, of course). Fear Is Never Boring is a classic in my world. Thanks Jamdfig

[@jamdfig7878]

@@steveschmitz2839 The Bears first two albums are great. I remember seeing the Raisins play at Shipley's in Clifton and at a place on W. McMillan St. (Wheels also played there a lot, help me out here Steve). I'm a bass player so I loved watching Bad Bob and the rest of the band was hilarious. Great bands, a friend of mine was part of the Bears road crew for a while. Nice memories.

[@steveschmitz2839]

@@jamdfig7878 Oh boy, I never remember the names of streets in Clifton, but could the club be Alexanders? I'm an old shitty drummer who loved Bam's playing (I only remember the band with Bam). Bad Bob is great, they all are!! I recall some years ago, smiling to myself each day on my way home when I turned the corner on Hollywood Ave and would see a house for sale with list agent Bob N.....I would think to myself, "I hope these folks know who he is". Great Band. Not super up on the Bears, except, I think, the late great Larry London was their early drummer?

[@bjrndegaard8510]

Have someone tell you to do the Black Napkins from the same concert. Sheer brilliance!

[@titntin5178]

That's entertainment! Thanks guys...

[@SightAfterDark]

Hell yeah! Thanks for watching!

[@Oslerian]

Frank, seconds before a heavy duty guitar solo “hey don’t forget to run to pick up the roll of toilet paper and windmill it into the crowd!” Such an insane solo. Only to be matched by their encore Black Napkins. Steve Vai said he’d never seen FZ play the way he did that version of Black Napkins. Love your reactions and genuine appreciation of Frank the legend.

[@SightAfterDark]

😆yeah! Thanks so much Michael!

[@mikeleo5990]

Just found this song on u tube and Dans reaction after first listen was same as mine - hooked and into it from the get go !!!!!! Lost count how many times I’ve listened to it last 2 days breaking it down - Montana riff has been replaced by this as my Zappa go to guitar fix 👏👏👏🍻🖖

[@theblishknovk]

most epic guitar solo of all time.

[@devolve42]

You should check out some of Zappa's instrumental stuff. I highly recommend "Waka/Jawaka" and "Big Swifty" - many more where those came from.

[@timcardona9962]

Waka/Jawaka gives me goosebumps every time

[@timcardona9962]

@Zolar Czakl I agree - Imaginary Diseases is incredible and the Petit Wazoo is absolutely one of my favorite FZ ensembles! I am eagerly awaiting the first full show release haha

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@charliealbers8171]

The Ocean is the Ultimate Solution!

[@kosta333]

With shit zappa fans, its like with mushrooms, keep them in the dark and feed them shit 😂😂😂

[@joedeli1095]

The gentleman Frank had singing was one of Frank's long time security guards.

[@SightAfterDark]

😆what?

[@TimUckun]

This was one of his best bands. Terry on the drums, Belew on the guitar crazy talent.

[@SightAfterDark]

Hell yeah! Crazy Talent!

[@Peter-K]

second only to the George Duke, NM Brock, and Ruth Underwood band...ON RUTH! ON RUTH!

[@poptart4260]

Goodnight , classic reaction

[@floydshambles]

if you like Frank, check out Mahavishnu Orcestra with John McLaughlin

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks!

[@natfoote4967]

Even at this level of talent, some days are better than others. This particular concert was one of his best days.

[@SightAfterDark]

Hell yeah!

[@ChrisMaxfieldActs]

@@SightAfterDark Frank was paying to have the whole run of shows filmed and recorded, so he was going to be especially focused for these performances.

[@stevious7278]

As far as guitar players go; there is Frank Zappa, then there is a large gap, then there is everybody else. Frank could play it all; rock, jazz, flamenco, blues, funk, folk. classical; the lot...and all in one track! That is what made him such a stand alone guitarist.

[@SightAfterDark]

Truth

[@michaelthomas8592]

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!

[@michaelthomas8592]

BRAVO!!!

[@victoriagrove5344]

Great song! One of my favorites, along with Sofa #2 and Apostrophe.

[@ZappafansAchilles]

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