FRANK ZAPPA - "TITTIES N' BEER" (reaction)

[@SightAfterDark]

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[@jessicas.2477]

I saw Frank Zappa in concert in Germany around 1980. Most mellow concert. He told the crowd, we're here to have a good time, step back and sit down. The crowd listened and it was a fantastic show and everyone could see the stage and show.

[@walterfletcher8276]

I was there too!!! Awesome Concert!!!

[@maplelafe7671]

I seen that concert in 1980 a week before in Rotterdam. My first concert i was 14. He played a lot 'you are what you is' album songs.😊

[@stevenokuszka7]

Seen FZ 48 times in concert .. became friends with Alice Cooper when I lived in Vegas and all we ever talked about was Frank's musical genius

[@Peter-K]

Got me beat buddy, I saw him a couple of dozen times, but I didn't get to start until the late seventies. I can see why Alice Cooper raved about Frank, he got his career off the ground by producing his first album. I've heard that when FZ listened to AC's first album he told him he didn't understand it. Then he surprised him by telling him he would produce it for that reason, can you confirm that? Pretty sure I once heard Cooper tell that story.

[@bigswifty9941]

I met Alice a couple times. The nicest celebrity I've ever met.

[@gerardodoherty9178]

​@@Peter-Kthat sounds about right. Zappa was very critical of what the music business became I.e, a & r people deciding what "Da kidz" want to hear, instead of before when a big record company cheese would release music they didn't understand and see if it sold. Frank lamented the corporatisation of music and the homogeneity it promoted at the expense of creativity.

[@bobschenkel7921]

You were right about it being a skit. Drummer Terry Bozio, husband of Missing Persons lead female vocalist Dale Bozio, wears a devil's headdress with cape while performing as The Devil. A true performance piece by Frank and Friends.

[@SightAfterDark]

Seemed like a lot of fun!

[@chazblitz]

Frank absolutely did not give a shit. Period. And that's what we all loved about him.

[@markdavis7345]

Mr Terry Bozzio on drums and as the Devil! You should check out Punky's Whips live from 77 Baby Snakes movie.

[@mikedemike5393]

we know stravinsky ''soldier's tale''is the genesis of the song..hard song to dig cause of it's strange unwieldly rhythmic pattern.....based on a soldier prepared to give his soul for a drink and his girlfriend.

[@jeffmartin1026]

Frank called out a lot of people on stage and on LP over the years. He understood and defended freedom of speech against censorship by speaking the truth. Whatta guy. Carry On!

[@tomt5745]

Zappa zappa, i miss you so much.. so much. Frank, why die? Love you big time

[@cattlecrossing458]

Totally lovin these Zappa reactions

[@DWHarper62]

Frank's live shows go back to the Garrick Theater in NY in 1967 where stories and audience particition became hallmarks of the Zappa live experience...

[@mrhippie1992]

Love this song as a fellow drummer I'm a huge Terry Bozio fan and does a great job on the drums and playing the devil. I recommend reviewing Punkys Whips by Frank "The Man" Zappa. Bozio does a fantastic job singing and playing drums on that one look up the live version. Great stage presences.

[@Peter-K]

A modern biker take on the old Faust story, a bit of a musical comedy theater rather than a song. One of those no studio version pieces, designed only for a live performance. He could do it all...

[@SightAfterDark]

Very cool of him!

[@DukesMusic84]

Yo, this is FIRE. Zappa back in the day had no filter, he got away with some crazy lyrics on these records.

[@nickdanger4568]

You should have used the version from the movie where you could see Terry Bozzio in his devil mask.

[@Chicago_Podcast_Authority]

More a stage piece than an actual song

[@mrmockatoo6786]

As the old song goes: "These are a few of my favourite things."

[@parshakamarsh]

Certainly not a Zappa musical masterpiece, but definitely a whole lot of fun live

[@andreasrosenberg9317]

I think it is a Masterpiece, on it´s own way =)

[@Frunobulax74]

@soup n old clothes - I prefer Vinnie on drums

[@saturninebear]

one of the very few bits of Zappa I don't particularly like, but... it's a fkn earworm! I find myself singing it on repeat for the last 40 years.

[@philiplangenhorst9851]

Zappa Classic. Top!

[@stretchgilbert]

Those Halloween concerts were amazing and you described it pretty well Sifa. It was an amazing time and The Palladium was a great place to see a show. ✌❤🙏🤘

[@SightAfterDark]

Yeah!

[@garyharris6883]

Another fun gem by the master.

[@AndyMmusic]

There is another Zappa song that is a longer version of this called Chrissy Puked Twice, in which they take LSD, which explains what is going on in this song!

[@SightAfterDark]

That song title is hilarious!

[@andrewmantle7674]

Great version. At first I was disappointed that it wasn’t the Baby Snakes version with the footage but the Warner Bro’s rant was great. Luv It. Keep enjoying 👍

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks Andrew!

[@thomasvieth6063]

In all the excitement, nobody seems to notice that Frank had a profound classical education. This, of course, is based on the famous legend of Dr. Faustus who sells his soul to the devil (Mephisto) for eternal youth, the "girl" (Gretchen) and fame.

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for the info Thomas!

[@ludofuzz3012]

One of my favorites from frank. Thank you

[@SightAfterDark]

You’re welcome!

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Along with songs like Bobby Brown, Catholic Girls, Jumbo Go Away, Charlie's Enormous Mouth, Be in my Video, Nig Biz, Punky's Whips, just Frank being Frank. Not songs I've chosen to listen to more than once, if I've had to (Even certain albums I avoid with impunity: 200 Motels, Thing-Fish, Filmore East, etc.) Frank wrote songs for many reasons: to be funny, social commentary, to piss people off, etc. Zappa himself said, "You're not going to like all my songs, but I don't give a fuck."

[@SightAfterDark]

We love it!

[@stevedotwood]

same here. I love the instrumental stuff, Early Mothers and Roxy/token. After 1986 my interest waned, except for LSO & The Yellow Shark.

[@acidhead1001]

i love nearly all of his stuff!!! i love thing fish

[@monkeyfootracing645]

Halloween was Frank's favorite holiday. He loved cheap sci Fi movies and told it how it is. He constantly adjusted songs for current political/social highlights. He had voter registration available at his performances He did a whole album of calling it politicians with 'Frank Zappa Meets the Mother's of Prevention '

[@ludofuzz3012]

On the baby snakes dvd you can see the whole song without the Warner speech . But the pleasure is there anyway

[@hilocus]

Wonderful improv going on here because every version of this number is different. Love the version on Live in New York from the same tour but this is great, thanks guys!!

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for watching!

[@williamiagrossi7382]

This was recorded on Dec.26 to the 29th four extraordinary night's musical insanity. I was at the 2nd show on Dec. 29th. He had an 11 piece band featuring the Brecker Brother's on sax and trumpet. Check out purple lagoon on the same album.as always love you guys.❤️👍👍👍

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks William!

[@kz1408]

Excellent choice, I hadn't heard this particular version before. Thanks!

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for watching Karl!

[@josephamesdacey6442]

The tower of power wad my first concert, my dad took me too go see bb king and the tower of power when I was 6 totally a turning point in my life

[@dana_brooke_27]

I saw Frank do this 2 days after on Halloween at the Palladium in 77. Insane show one of the best shows I've been to. Definitely the most memorable. There was a lot of acid dropping going on there.

[@SightAfterDark]

Sounds awesome

[@duledule1127]

There is not a lot of people, who really can capture the whole spirit of M. Zappa & and you two are 2 of them! Wish to know you. P.S. With all guitars behind you, you still recognize greatnes!!!! Congratulations.I know many Zappa admirers who cant recognize real values of his WORK.

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks so much! We are connected through Zappa ❤️!

[@duledule1127]

@@SightAfterDark We are connected through EVERYTHING THAT IS SANE! Stay sane & healthy.

[@RichieG]

Great performance, which I surprisingly never heard. I attended almost every show for every Halloween though! It looks like you were playing that from the '77 Halloween concert box set. You can see me (barely) in the booklet that came with the '81 version.

[@SightAfterDark]

How cool Richie!

[@trevorb6]

Featuring the great drummer, Terry Bosio, playing the devil. Terry went on after to form the band, "Missing Persons", with his wife, Dale. If you check out Zappa's "Zoot Allures" album, Dale does some provocative vocals on "The Torture Never Stops".

[@johnsrensen3366]

One of my favorite😉

[@stephenowens8763]

He did something similar on same tour in St Louis when he reamed the promoters for booking show at college quad in the chilly weather. He served up extra encore after the gilded age neighborhood complained about volume. Great lineup. He met student working the catering who Frank invited to audition. He was right hand man rehearsing band while FZ composed at his home.

[@SightAfterDark]

😆great, thanks for sharing Stephen!

[@johnroberts5637]

The audio on this version seems a bit "muddy." I much prefer the version from the "Live In New York" album that you recently sampled when you did "Illinois Enema Bandit."

[@Peter-K]

Since hearing that version I always laugh when I hear the word 'pickle'

[@iDuckman]

I agree about the audio, but the other version doesn't have all the WB stuff.

[@davidevans4535]

Excellent best laught for a long time and so true as well

[@goatuscrow4135]

Even the crickets were acting weird

[@barrywilson1294]

One thing about that Halloween Live at the Palladium release is it contains 5 concerts with 5 performances of Titties N Beer. The back and forth between Frank and “the Devil” Bozzio is different at each show. I own the release and haven’t played through all five shows yet.

[@Peter-K]

Frank knew that when he played multiple dates in the same city a lot of fans would see every show. There is a clear 'script' for T&B that runs through every version, but like his guitar solos, there was also room for all kinds of improvisation during the conversation between biker Frank and Satanic Bozzio. That's what made each show so different, you could see T&B played 5 times, and all versions have distinct differences that make each of them unique.

[@SightAfterDark]

Awesome!

[@SightAfterDark]

Sounds so excellent

[@DukeofPrunes11]

Zappa for President

[@bert_beyens]

Great to hear the full version!!!!

[@An_Cat_Dubh]

The Yellow Submarine film was intended for a younger audience, though there are elements of both film and music that are more 'adult' oriented. Hey Bulldog in particular is no kid's song, but it was actually removed from the original release of the film. Both of George Harrison's contributions are pure psychedelia: a sonic recreation of the LSD experience. Kids - don't try this at home. ;)

[@stevedotwood]

Frank & Terry Bozzio entertainment

[@ganazby]

‘Tinseltown Rebellion’ is even more explicit, in its in yer face ‘fuck you’ to record companies. But it’s musically dazzling and lotsa fun, too. Frank couldn’t help but be entertaining, even when he was bitchin’ about those “record company pricks.”

[@T23000PLUS]

Frank won his lawsuit against Warner Brothers, and recovered all of his original master recordings!

[@SightAfterDark]

F WB!

[@robertallen6593]

FRANK ZAPPA IS THE BEST!!

[@Plattenschatten]

Masterpiece

[@davehagi9883]

Frank calling out the Mothers.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

In the version of Jack I heard, he liked to carve a face on a pumpkin and then fuck it. On your reaction to Muffin Man, I suggested this song. And low and behold you already did it!

[@PogueMahone1]

Ol' Frankie Z gave zero fucks.

[@PeterOConnell-pq6io]

Forgot about this one, nothing never occurred to Zappa's imagination

[@jimcarlson6157]

the Illinois Enema Bandit is another classic

[@Internutt2023]

I prefer, the 1978, " live in NYC" version to this one, although his non musical tirade was off the hook on this one. The best part was, I got to see him do this for the opening song, long ago, on Nov 28th, (thanksgiving weekend) at the beautifully ornate ( and long since closed down) Uptown theatre, with Terry Bozio dressed as the Devil. Epic opening to the show for sure.

[@mickdarcy3063]

I like your Halloween story!

[@duledule1127]

Talking about FZ with anybody is like talking about NBA, mentioning ball, jerseys, sneekers etc ... not menoning THE GAME & BEST PAYERS!

[@mykill42]

Best Zappa Song Especially live

[@regularsizeruss3874]

Ice cream man! Ice cream man! Ice cream man!

[@markdearlove8634]

Bad ass

[@damonhines8187]

He's really sassin' the Prince of Darkness, ain't he? Balls, man. Gonads go. The pursuit of happy-nads. Beer of course a natural go-with. Butt plugs? Chaqu'un à son goo, I guess. 😂 Great reaction, dialogue, lotsa fun, on a par with the track.👹🍺✌😘🎶🎸💞

[@johngardiner9914]

And very funny.

[@bernycout]

Terry Bozzio sings

[@mntzz]

I think Sifa is not from this planet. She has only blinked once in 9 minutes.

[@SightAfterDark]

👁!

[@jimcarlson6157]

I thought she was pondering whether the beer was lager or pilsner, and just how beloved them titties actually were.

[@garse70]

It’s so easy to lose a girl, listening to zappa.

[@timkaufhold4739]

Frank thought of himself has an American he had the rite to say what he wanted how he wanted. So he never got away nothing.

[@zappafan-eu4wp]

Story time.

[@stony2494]

Hey guys, love your reviews!! Please give a listen to Frank’s favorite band Gentle Giant. Three Friends, then Knots, and Raconteur troubadour 😎🙏♥️

[@mrnobody9104]

almost like he was laying the groundwork for RAP! as far as the name of the song i guess they had to call it something.....8).

[@64sirnose]

If you want names check out Broadway the hard way

[@gornoman]

Frank vs Warner Brothers - no fucks given.

[@SightAfterDark]

You said it!

[@wendellwiggins3776]

Yes the Comedic Zappa is cool and fun but I hope you get around to his more serious stuff for example the album "MUSIC FROM HELL", where he shuts up and gets back to instumental complexities.

[@johnnyhickman8961]

It was definitely a skit. Not his greatest musical masterpiece. But lyrically, it was pure genius. The song had many evolutions over the course of it's career. You should check out the Philly '76 version which was called "Chrissy Puked Twice". It featured Bianca Odin on vocals and keyboards, and she only toured with the band for a few weeks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWjYfoawasyJmcU

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks Johnny!

[@eduardojimenez4965]

The video exist

[@yodel_diploma2315]

extended lyrics about record companies go to hell lol!

[@SightAfterDark]

Lol yeah!

[@stevenokuszka7]

Oh and why the singers name was Alice

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks Steven!

[@markchristopher3202]

Dia de los muertes

[@SightAfterDark]

💀!

[@lancecornell9978]

Another shocker that you reviewed. Thanks! Live In New York version is better IMHO

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks Lance!

[@VideogeekinMD]

@@SightAfterDarkLance is right, that’s the most popular one.

[@64sirnose]

Sooo????? What did you think???

[@SightAfterDark]

It was eccentric, eclectic; full sounds that did not disappoint. ☺️It was great!

[@robertlear2735]

This isn't a good example of Frank's genius. Please listen to "Peaches En Regalia"

[@michaelf1847]

You can't do this on stage anymore!

[@VideogeekinMD]

Lissen…Zappa gave no fucks. Not one iota.

[@SightAfterDark]

Lol for sure

[@alancumming6407]

Just a bit of stupidity from Frank. Not something worth repeated listening, in my humble opinion.

[@SightAfterDark]

We respect your opinion Alan!

[@johngardiner9914]

It's a filler.

[@Frunobulax74]

@John Gardiner - A popular fan favorite concert piece of the time.

[@cd6914]

You're non verbal talks a lot

[@SightAfterDark]

So does yours 😉

[@cd6914]

@@SightAfterDark Yep yep!