FRANK ZAPPA PINK NAPKINS REACTION

[@Divedown_25]

Zappa is on another level. His repertoire of songs from early 70s all the way is standing by itself. One of it’s kind. Cannot be imitated. Though he changed music style several times. Also his work with Mother of Invention from mid 60.s to mid 70.s groundbreaking with stellar musicians. Apart from all jazz which he is master on, listen also to the albums Apostrophe, Joe’s Garage or Sheik Yerbouti from the 70.s and just immerse in fun songs and chords of all kind.

[@monica11760]

I never would have listened to this if it hadn't shown up on your channel!

[@marietheresahughes2911]

The first Album I bought in February 1971 "HOT RATS"💚💙💜💛

[@germanrud9904]

Zappa is a genius musician. Check out muffin man, one of his most famous tunes, one of the best guitar solos in history

[@AlanHowellphotovideo]

Hard not to like the super clean untouchable evil that is Zappa'a 'Pink Napkins'.

[@stephenhoover2956]

Jay, there's a version of Black Napkins, which is what he's vamping on here, from the Mike Douglas Show. He comes out with a battery powered Pignose amp and just kills it with the house band. Worth a watch.

[@carlaharrington5120]

Thank you, thank you for doing this artist. I am a HUGE Zappa fan but I get that he is an acquired taste. No two songs of his sound the same. I think the greatest tribute to his talent comes in how vocal any musician who ever played with him is. Being a part of his band always leaps to the top of any musicians resume'!!!

[@redfog42]

Love Zappa!

[@brucepieroni9102]

50 years and I still can't get enough. Oh no!!!!!!

[@Iceman-gm1fu]

loved your reaction. hope you keep uploading more reaction videos!

[@DWHarper62]

This song is from my favorite album side of all time... starts with "Deathless Horsie" then to "Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar Some More" before "Pink Napkins"... Pink Napkins descends from his signature song "Black Napkins" which is more uptempo and a distorted guitar, hence the name "Pink Napkins"... This is a deep dark rabbit hole Jayvee... I would be glad to fly down into that hole with "Hot Rats" next... Deep guitar playing on another level...

[@dalebaker9109]

David Harper my brother has this album, I was first introduced to Frank Zappa, by my then 13 year old brother, in 1971. Even at 9 I liked him, along with everything including prog rock, what a childhood.

[@RichieG]

Deathless Horsie kicks ass.

[@DWHarper62]

@@RichieG My favorite guitar solo song of all time by Frank...

[@gergsar]

and he's improvising this, as he always does... FZ said that he always improvised...

[@juliedaly9897]

When the song started I thought.... Oh this isn't my thing....... After it finished I thought....maybe I was wrong! ❤️

[@davehagi9883]

Have you listened to any more of his music since your comment? I hope so.

[@rosshart9514]

Julie, listen to Zappa's Blessed Relief. Two or three times. Beautifullest piece of peace. It is one of the things that will stay with you for the rest of life. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rl60nGuMrbqqq68

[@lowrider4266]

Oh boy. This will be good. Don't Eat The Yellow Snow is a must do song by him. Thanks.

[@selflessself]

Steve Vai who you like got his start in Zappa's band at 19

[@cynthiacharles3344]

Back when Frank Zappa came out, he was concidered a goofball. Listening to this I hear something jazzy. Excellent song.

[@melissagibson3306]

Frank was different. It took me awhile to realize he was brilliant. Quirky, but brilliant. lol

[@dannybaldridge3529]

Frank once said one of the most profound statements I had ever heard. He said "sex without love is just stuff".

[@juliebowness3299]

Love that

[@randombastard3250]

Or "Jazz isn't dead, it just smells funny"

[@musicairplanes4884]

Of all the concerts I have been to the Zappa concerts always stick out in my memory especially the ones with the Mothers of Invention

[@rundoetx]

Zappa was so good, Jay had to cuss, lol. It's ok Jay, thats what we all say when we hear Zappa play.

[@fernerubin5393]

To get the full genius of Zappa, check out Watermelon in Easter Hay or What's New in Baltimore.

[@rodb9275]

It was hypnotizing. Felt way too short.

[@DWHarper62]

Check out the song "Black Napkins" (Pink's big brother) there is a 28 minute version floating around...

[@ukrocksounds3419]

@@DWHarper62 Yes its brillant, all versions have a great vibe. Black napkins is my fav Zappa tune.

[@jeffmartin1026]

If you like this song give a listen to Watermelon In Easter Hay, Peaches In Regalia or Sofa #1.

[@johnnosiennek7066]

Watermelon In Easter Hay for sure

[@Youtube.Commen-tater]

Andy

[@user-DJDreamworld]

Jay was in a zone

[@timcardona9962]

As a lifelong Zappa fan it's really great to see so many folks getting exposed to this genius on your channel by hearing his guitar playing first! Zappa was a composer and a guitarist and is mostly known for his jokier, vocal material but he recorded over 60+ albums in his lifetime that spanned the musical spectrum and I encourage everyone to dig around because there is a little something for everyone (rock, jazz, doowop, classical, R&B, country, reggae)

[@holyspacemonkey]

I hope I can tell my Zappa story one day. As yet, I don’t have permission from the family member it involves. But I can say that my mom, sister and I spent most of a day with him once, when I was 13, because of his relationship with this other family member... It was not all pleasant, although he was nice enough to give me his earplugs for his concert. I only saw about half of the concert because I was sitting in the front row with my grandmother, and I was mortified when he mooned the audience. 😂 I had fun hanging out with his bodyguard John Smothers. That dude was hilarious! One day I’ll tell the rest, I hope!

[@AlexiHolford]

That was an epic night! I will never forget it.

[@alesank1621]

but what the hell of a sound he managed to create

[@johnhentges8383]

Try Inca Roads by Frank with the Mothers of Invention , Its well worth it.

[@NyMyers64]

You could listen to 20 songs and still not get a feel for Zappa's music. He has done a huge variety including writing classical compositions. His instrumentals are great as the musicians he played with were always first class. Check out something like Peaches En Regalia for more instrumental goodness.

[@sns2112]

Zappa is awesome. His lyrics are often way out there, he once said the only reason he writes lyrics is to make the music appeal to more people. He was all about the music. Some good ones by him are Montana and Zomby Woof, both have awesome guitar solos. A more mainstream pick would be Joe's Garage.

[@RichieG]

I would consider myself an expert on all things Zappa. I know him I knew the band and I know all whole catalog. There are hundreds of albums especially if you count the bootlegs and in all of that material there are plenty of golden nuggets, and there's for some reason some lumps of s*** - novelty songs - a lot of people love. I don't get it. But I'd rather show you the musical side of Frank zappa. go to the album Waka-Jawaka and play the song of the same name you will not be disappointed! I'll have to get you some video of some of the better performances. There was so much Superior material than people are going to suggest you play it's unnatural.

[@RVChurch777]

My uncle played guitar on one of his albums.

[@akahina]

You speak the truth. I saw Zappa at least a dozen times, best musicians and musicianship, best concerts (and the single worst concert because of the audience) I ever experienced. His "popular" music often parodied the times. Zappa is a deep hole to fall into. The Black Page G Spot tornado There are so many gems.

[@dougoneill7266]

There is room for all sides of Zappa. the goofy, the satirical and the sublime. sometimes all in the same piece Personally I'm equally happy with The Black Page, Dumb all over or Dangerous Kitchen or all points in between. It kind of saddens me that a lot of people consider his more accessible music and tracks as somehow inferior. it's all Zappa and it's all worth a listen. elitism where Zappa is concerned should be left in the 90s where it belongs and all of his music considered and enjoyed.

[@WMalven]

I don't consider myself a Zappa expert, but I agree...mostly...I get a kick out of the novelty/satire songs and the orchestration in some, like "St. Alfonzo's Pancake Breakfast" and "Father O'Blivion," is amazing, but definitely his real genius was his jazz inspired stuff like "Waka Jawaka" and this song.

[@RichieG]

@@RVChurch777then I may know your uncle. Is he "uncle?" to many fans or really just your uncle

[@RichieG]

Some addt'l notes: ‎With 113 Studio albums and ‎‎13 Compilation albums‎ (and counting), the catalog is a rich goldmine. The genres range all over the place, including Doo-wop, symphonic, all manner of jazz and Rock (of course), and many experimental albums. With such a huge variety there's pure gold and also plenty of flotsam sprinkled around. I'd list "1st listens" as: * Waka-Jawaka from the album of the same name. * For a fantastic bass solo listen to Jack Bruce on "Apostrophe" from the album of the same name. Out of this world. * The album Zoot Allures for an album listen. * More jazz? The Grand Wazoo. From The Grand Wazoo start with The Grand Wazoo or Blessed Relief, Eat that question. A great starting point also is the album Läther. *See a detailed write-up on www.h2g2.com/entry/A4166624*. When FZ was trying to end his relationship with Warner Records he gave them the required 3 albums to be released, then went on the radio and told ppl to fire up their recording equipment and then played Läther, which was all 3 albums that Warner now had to sell to an audience that already had it all! If there's a song you're considering for the channel run it by me 1st and I'll tell you what to expect. Some songs are just not worthy of your channel time. I know every album and most songs, I'd love to help with questions on a "1st reactions" list. Then there's all the musicians, all the sidemen, that played with FZ... That forms a family tree of other top-notch bands. This goes very deep what with prolific output from the 60s to even today with gems from the vault. More questions? I'm here for you buddy. Not so much for the channel but for you: From the "You can't do that on stage anymore" series start with volume 2, The Helsinki Concert. Buffalo is a great album. I could go on... Peace

[@jeffriggle8011]

ZAPPA OVER 100 ALBUMS NO END TO HIS GREATNESS !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@onepieceofgumleft]

Zappa was one of a kind. “Watermelon in Easter Hay” is one of my favourites. Just a cool vibe.

[@debra6961]

Unique genius. Thanks JV..........more Zappa. 🐕

[@LEGENDNJ]

there's never been anybody better than frank. ever. period.

[@avacadocreampie1391]

He was one of the best!

[@SpaceCattttt]

Hey, finally some REAL music!! I'm not sure if this is a very good introduction to Frank's music or not, but then again, I'm not sure anything is! You just have to emerge yourself in it, and that takes years.

[@dougoneill7266]

It'll probably start fairly soon. the folks who will suggest that 'This' or 'That' or the 'Other' is the only true Zappa. take plenty of no notice. it's all Zappa and all worth a listen.

[@DWHarper62]

Conceptual continuity and the Big Note...

[@mifunetoshiro]

Oh dear! Welcome to zappaworld!! Looking forward to many more reaction videos to his music!

[@rhwinner]

Zappa was an iconoclast known for complex rythmns, humorous lyrics, as well as 10 minute guitar solos....not very commercial, but well worth diving in deep to his catalog. _Dynamo Hum_ and _Trouble Every Day_ are two of my fave tracks of his.

[@janetwhite3373]

Frank Zappa is absolutely an acquired taste but today you got a sample! Glad you shared your reaction! Thank you Jay I just love your Channel!

[@davidfisher8821]

This is great, try his Black Napkins, it’s even better! Definitely do the live version!

[@kentclark6420]

I like this song better.

[@johndavies3434]

Check out these two - Little House I Used to Live In and Dupree's Paradise. Frank is supported in both by 2 exceptional electric violinists. The sound is mindblowing

[@illumineaux3731]

Zappa was a genius! I really like Pink Napkins but I prefer Black Napkins. You should give that one a listen

[@josephcote6120]

I liked a lot of Zappa's stuff, but not all. Something completely different to check out is his song, Evelyn A Modified Dog.

[@RichieG]

Evelyn A Modified Dog is really short and acts as intro to the following song, "San Ber'dino." Play them as a pair.

[@johnroberts5637]

Zappa would have hated to be called a "jazz" musician, but can someone explain to me why this isn't jazz? No one was more improvisational than Zappa once he cut loose on stage.

[@DWHarper62]

Rock music is generally characterized with a back beat of snare drum on 2 and 4 of the beat... This qualifies... also, Frank generally doesn't use jazz scales or melodies for his solos, albeit there are some similarities to the jazz format...

[@cojaysea]

You should check out Frank Zappa and the mothers of Invention especially the album “ Freak Out “ . Listen to Trouble every day and hungry freaks daddy to get an idea of how different the original Mothers of Invention were . That was franks first band they were the best in my opinion. His later career was quite different

[@aqovix9683]

This dude named his kids dweasel and moon😂 Dweasel Zappa and Moon Zappa

[@mrmockatoo6786]

Dweezil and Moon Unit.

[@aqovix9683]

@Jo Mama it's like, something you blame shit on right?

[@aqovix9683]

@Jo Mama yick

[@hongfang2508]

Fusion. As far as I know, fusion was invented or started by Miles Davis in the mid 60s. He was coming from the jazz arena and brought rock into his sound with musicians in his group like Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and John McLaughlin. That sound was a bit more jazz than rock but combined both genres. Here Zappa is putting out fusion music but I'd say there's a bit more rock than jazz based on what I hear from this song which appears to have come out on the album, Shut Up and Play Yer Guitar, from 1981. I own lots of Zappa albums from the 60s and 70s but not much after that so I need to buy this album/cd.

[@J3scribe]

The guitar solo is a basement track. The song was probably recorded in Germany. Frank loved playing in Germany.

[@trashandcheese3636]

Actually the last of a run of shows in London in '77.

[@cathysousa1959]

Al Di Meola..Flight over Rio and Midnight Tango.

[@195511SM]

'Broken Hearts Are For Assholes' is kind of an inspirational song.....LOL.

[@mocthezuma]

Zappa is amazing, but don't expect this kind of gentle music from him too often. He has some other great soothing compositions like this one though, notably "Blessed Relief", "Uncle Remus", "Lucille has messed my mind up", "Twenty Small Cigars", "Sofa Nr.1" and my all time favorite "Watermelon in Easter Hay". If you liked Pink Napkins, then Watermelon is a song you have to listen to!

[@Gulicktheemu]

Here is one of Zappa’s more typical pieces. The man was a genius but that meant he sometimes went on a mental walk-about as he did with this one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGG0qGZ8pMaSjqc

[@dxcpt]

His first ever TV performance he was playing the bicycle....yes..a bicycle

[@bon7572]

Hell yeah love me some Zappa ✌️😏

[@GSSCAS]

Great song to check out is You Win Again Bee Gee's.

[@yourebusted5786]

Officially the most underrated guitarist ever simply because of his more popular music.

[@mrmockatoo6786]

Billy the Mountain (Ethel was a tree growing off of his shoulder)

[@RichieG]

Not for the channel (my opinion).

[@mrmockatoo6786]

@@RichieG True - but worth a private listen.

[@user-DJDreamworld]

Glad to see you back

[@user-DJDreamworld]

I thought I was gonna have to go to bed early lol

[@JayveeTV]

lol I was holding onto this for a while

[@user-DJDreamworld]

@@JayveeTV So is this the only one then

[@user-DJDreamworld]

If not throw them out here I a still awake lol

[@JayveeTV]

@@user-DJDreamworld I have a few I wanna throw out there

[@shaunkelly9860]

Zappa can't be judged by the standards of anyone else, he was a one-off, and a total genius, but you either get him or you don't.

[@kentclark6420]

With me, some of his stuff I really like, and some of it not so much.

[@judyd6414]

Zappa walked to the beat of a totally different drum, but man what a musician!! 🤩🤩👍

[@willardwooten9582]

MUD SHARK by Frank Zappa!!!

[@simchabaruch3109]

KEEP PLAYING ZAPPA

[@OzzieDeWitt]

Hey man, check out Zappa's A Watermelon in Easter Hay if you like laid back groove. Saw Zappa numerous times when he played London (usually once a year for years and years). He was a smart, clever and very funny guy and boy could he play that guitar. In fact, check out the whole Joe's Garage set of albums. Great and funny observations of American life with mind blowing music. His catalogue of recorded music is vast and it'll take you a while to listen to and assess, but it will be rewarding. Wonderful musician and satirist, greatly missed.

[@smurfunkown6774]

Thanks so much man for sharing 🙏, I need to find a wire guy local for my EQ

[@brokervc1]

I keep asking you to do Joe's garage and The Muffen Man, why does it hurt when I pee, Pajama People .

[@shaungilmartin1505]

Another variation of Black Napkins

[@Siliasruby]

So much fantastic zappa.... I suggest 'willie the pimp' or 'the torture never stops' next.

[@EdwardGregoryNYC]

This is one of his tastier morsels.

[@benjaminortleb6138]

Great listen, great track, great man ... have been under his spell for quite some time now and this solo deserves fully played until the last notes disappear. Bozzio and O'Hearn are brilliantly. There's also this movie out now "Zappa" a new biopic docu about a man who is never dull nor mainstream short. Check it out, highly recommended.

[@allen4659]

I love Zappa....PINK NAPKINS MY FAVE. WHAT PERFORMANCE WAS THIS VERSION TAKEN FROM. THANK YOU. P.S. CHECK OUT QUINN SULLIVANS VERSION OF THIS SONG RECORDED AT DARRYLS HOUSE ON YOU TUBE.

[@kentclark6420]

Some brave soul did a cover of Zappa?

[@timbaxterrandolf1263]

Zombie Woof more fun

[@tonycocchiola7192]

Zappa had a different outlook on life.

[@Tsubakiee]

Joe's Garage!

[@joshuab9226]

As far as Zappa guitar solos, it’s hard to beat Watermelon in Easter Hay

[@bigbo02131]

Listen to anything from Hot Rats, The Grand Wazoo or Waka Jawaka. The Little House I Used to Live In from Burnt Weenie Sandwich album. The Uncle Meat Variations and Dog Breath in the Year of the Plague from the Uncle Meat album. You’ll be a Frank Zappa fan for life.

[@barbarapennell9717]

Nandi Bushnell videos will blow you away.

[@adamtaylor31]

This is your first foray into Zappa? It gets weird from here, lol

[@user-DJDreamworld]

This was my brothers stuff he is strange lol I miss my brother

[@melissagibson3306]

I understand. I miss mine too. My brothers liked Frank too.

[@andrewdoby3468]

Be careful. Its a very large rabbit hole!

[@user-DJDreamworld]

Live - Selling The Drama Check this band out there are great

[@simchabaruch3109]

What's it about ?

[@robertkramer41]

Joes Garage, Keep It Greasy, Dong Work For Yuda, Saint Alphonso's Pancake Breakfast. Do the whole thing of We're Only In It For The Money/Lumpy Gravy. Itsgood n weird I promise.

[@FunkHitsTheFan]

Messed up how people just watching a video can get more views than the actual video of the song. Damn shame the world we live in.

[@scopeman82]

7 schlubs gave this thumbs down. Enjoy more FZ!

[@LEGENDNJ]

check out FRANK ZAPPA SLEEP DIRT.

[@madkow007]

Joe was way way way ahead of his time...many still can't appreciate it

[@14gilbertst]

Try 'The Eric Dolphy Memorial Barbecue' from Weasels Ripped My Flesh. Masterpiece.

[@alesank1621]

this more than an electric guitar looks like a liquid guitar

[@matto9734]

This "Shut Up And Play Yer Guitar" thingie was done to shut down all the haters, saying, that Zappa is a bad guitar player...

[@DWHarper62]

No, actually, there were many fans who wanted Frank to compile his guitar solos for their own enjoyment and Frank was happy to oblige...

[@rosshart9514]

Never he did anything to proove something. He always did what HE WANTED to do.

[@dodjuffster]

I prefer his stoner stuff personally

[@TommiBrem]

"Cheepnis" on Live at the Roxy, come on, man! :)

[@TarantuLandoCalcuLingus]

it tasted real gooooood

[@TommiBrem]

@@TarantuLandoCalcuLingus Yum-yum!

[@cathysousa1959]

Jeff Beck's Scatter Brain and We Ended As Lovers..Please Jay.

[@agustinlupano7785]

Great reaction. Can you react more beatles please?

[@joannparker1977]

He has one son who’s Dweezel and the other one, Moon Unit. Strange dude

[@yourebusted5786]

Moon Unit is his daughter.

[@willcool713]

I don't know if Zappa ever had a top ten hit. But he was a genius, even beyond music. I listened to the multiple Joe's Garage album endlessly -- a snarky, operatic cycle of a prototypical rocker's journey through fame, with characteristic Zappa humor. This is Zappa speaking out for music and artistic freedom, addressing the conservative congress (chiefly then head of the Senate, VP George HW Bush, and then senator Al Gore, as their wives had taken up and championed the cause) that wanted to clamp down on the "immorality" of rock and roll music, 35 years ago this month: www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DhgAF8Vu8G0w&ved=2ahUKEwixzcfs49PrAhVxFzQIHR78DEsQjjgwAHoECAUQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1i8tG6obOk6atPdO3CrMWS

[@rosshart9514]

"Bobby Brown Goes Down" was a top hit in some European countries: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Brown_(song) Imagine a dance floor full of swedish couples dancing cheek to cheek to a song with this lyrics...

[@duaneglaze7229]

Do more Frank

[@cherokeemammyof4205]

Since you reacted to Frank Zappa could you please react to Steve by Steve Vai (pronounced V-eye) played in his in Zappa's band. Please do either Tender Surrender or For the love of God

[@barry0709]

Please check out THIS IS WHERE I CAME in by the beegees thanks 👍👍👍

[@giftoftime9968]

If you think Pink Napkins was good listen to Zappas Black Napkins

[@kraigburningham4288]

Sorry. But now. Trust