Zappa Plays Zappa - Featuring MOON ZAPPA - Valley Girl (Live 2010)

[@rikwheatley7006]

Read a Zappa biography years ago, and one quote always stuck with me ............ "What about your kids weird names?" "Listen, there's only one name that's gonna get them in trouble, and that's their surname!"

[@iangregory3719]

I was there.....the moment Moon walked on stage, I kind of knew what was coming next. I feel somewhat privileged to have been there that night.

[@AMEER-114-]

It would really be great if you told us what the uploader didnt... The date you were there at this concert... Ok?

[@iangregory3719]

@@AMEER-114- Saturday 6th November 2010, The Roundhouse, Camden London.

[@AMEER-114-]

@@iangregory3719 How rare of a person you are.... To actually respond with the answer... Almost never happens to me....

[@richierichit]

Yes! You may be witness to the only time that song is ever sung live.

[@thedweezilzappa]

It is the first time Moon performed it live. Moon never performed it live with Frank or any other band.

[@barbedwiretumbleweed]

Dweezil, I loved it. You and your sister and your beautiful niece. I had something in my eye.

[@truthlivingetc88]

You are unique too. Do it. Go further than Frank. Do it. Please.

[@martinmartinmoone3104]

Dweezil, I have watched you twice and met you after both gigs, your family is so talented, you are a very gracious gentleman to your fans, and I am so grateful for Frank's legacy, love to you all from Liverpool

[@iHeartsNostalgiaPit]

oh but didn't she do solid gold?

[@davidpressel9298]

@@iHeartsNostalgiaPit She lip synced it. Kinda counts.

[@matthewpocock4824]

The Zappa Family Band. Very cool.

[@TheLadsBandLive]

The impossible-to-perform-live song gets performed live... flawlessly. Bravo.

[@debbylou5729]

Yeah, it’s almost like Mozart

[@jelt110]

Althwhile dancing with your young daughter? Moon is epic.

[@sjorsrozendaal218]

How proud the old man must be looking down on this.

[@6Haunted-Days]

How so? He HATED this song. I

[@RadicalCaveman]

@@6Haunted-Days WTF? He wrote it.

[@Rock-i4o]

@@6Haunted-Days I hope we can agree that the song is SO stupid, I gotta tell ya,

[@carineii6747]

There is something about the whole Zappa family... They are just incredibly cool people.

[@ziggyzappada4554]

I agree!

[@ThisIsReadyMade]

Carine II Sadly they screwed over Dweezil with the rights of Zappa's name.

[@stephengraham6355]

I'm sorry to say but Frank was only one with any singing Talent.

[@4ctmam]

@@ThisIsReadyMade Diva and Ahmet did. Moon and Dweezil seem to be as close as ever. And Gail really didn't help out by leaving Diva and Ahmet 30% of the estate each while Moon and Dweezil only got 20% so basically the younger ones control the whole thing. And the reason why they wanted to pretty much stop Dweezil's career was in order for it not to interfere with the upcoming hologram Zappa tour :/

[@smashingpumpkin1986]

The son and Moon 😄

[@BruceStephan]

Love seeing Moon sing again ! I wish the Zappa family all the best !

[@randyj420]

Moon did a great job - she makes it look easy - the timing for her part is not just reading the words off the cheat sheet - it's got to flow and be delivered quickly and with proper inflection and she hits her marks throughout. Cheers to the Zappa fam. Hello to Moon - we went to kindergarten together - true story. I met her years and years later when she was dabbling with standup comedy.

[@petetheodocion9542]

The bass line in this song is amazing

[@sharikmarius]

Yes. It. Is!!

[@spaceavenger54]

Scott Thunes!

[@thekwaze5025]

The original bass player on the original song, Scott Thunes.

[@neilschlemeel5751]

I'm a 57 yr old dude & I know every word of this tune...I remember buying A Ship Arriving Too Late To Save A Drowning Witch soon after it came out....tremendous album

[@mikeymumblesreal]

I wanted originally to not like Dweezil, because of misperceptions that he was exploiting his father's name. I could not be more wrong. After going to a few shows and learning more about him, I am blown away by his dedication to not only his father's music and his own music but to bringing his own guitar interpretations to fruition and his grasp of tonal difference and it's impact in a song structure, I am blown away. One of my favorite guitarists was his father. He's equal in some ways and more so in others. Dweezil is an original. Thanks, dude.

[@anthonydavis9662]

He learned from the legendary Steve Via.

[@jayraj21hbk]

@@anthonydavis9662 I know it is a typo but Steve Vai*. I know, once you'll edit your comment, my comment will look stupid but yeah it was important so had to do it.

[@jayraj21hbk]

@@Tawanyh He learnt from Eddie and the first single by DZ was produced by EVH himself, like you said.

[@beatler11]

Thank you Dweezil. I saw your Dad 5 times. I look so forward to you coming round. Seen you 3 times. I really enjoy your shows!

[@nicolassosolic5928]

You sucked you snobby jazzy geek because Dweezil is an absolute Edward Van Halen die hard fan for a starter and only for that,he rules already!

[@dockaiser]

Frank deserves it so much to have his kids carrying on with his music, what can make a father more proud, thnx Dweezil

[@charlescurtis1042]

Yes thank you Dweezil we all love and miss you Dad well keep the legend going and blessings fall upon you

[@jelt110]

Performing live with your little kid dancing with her is TUBULAR. Totally awesome family. How freaking cool that Dweezil carries on the legend for us old farts.. but he gets the whole family involved? Frank would LOVE this- seeing his kids unite on something he put hos life into... i would be epic proud of my kids doing even 1/10th of this. _Drowning Witch_ was an awesome album

[@tamjac10]

Moon looks great and her daughter is so cute!

[@digbyinthedoghouse7455]

"Can you imagine me in a leather teddy.....?" Yes Moon, yes I could. *sigh*

[@thebloodhammer2268]

bro???

[@FantasticTables]

Hey man you good?

[@MichaelNorthrup-c1r]

Like, grody to the MAX!

[@cjpmugsr999]

Once you get past the comedic value of this song (and not to mention others straight back into the early Mothers stuff like Brown Shoes and Mother People) you realize that the music is absolutely amazing! Frank was a musical genius, and I hope one day will go down in history as one of the most prolific and intelligent of composers of the 20th century. Kudos to Dweezel and the FPF band for pulling it off live.

[@neilschlemeel5751]

He already has those accolades

[@rvsam4u]

That “hurt me hurt me” always cracks me up! Fer sure fer sure totally!

[@sairamr6886]

Moon has an amazing voice. And her bro is a monster on the guitar Talented family

[@gymshoe8862]

Sadly it appears her whole performance career is just this one song.

[@TMrreviews]

@@gymshoe8862yes thank u someone finally said it

[@alaysiakayebutler6299]

She also seems to be a good mom, enjoying the experience, sharing with her little one. In todays culture, real moms are gold

[@gabe_s_videos]

My god Moon and her daughter are precious!

[@oneanddonetzone3673]

Frank Zappa opened a part of my brain that I didn’t know existed God rest your soul Frank you are an intellectual dynamo and you made me laugh chuckle and use words I’ve never used before!

[@brightwaterblues4813]

Moon's daughter is adorable. It'll be interesting to see what the next Zappa generation brings us.

[@michellelysien5739]

This song was/is fun. Just FUN 80's statement piece

[@Dejahthoris22]

So sweet and adorable! What an homage to dad and grampa! I met Frank Zappa after a concert in Chicago and he reminded me of my grandfather, not as an old person, but as a wise intellectual, and so kimd.

[@markofrontz1343]

A very fun performance. Many 'moons' ago (pun intended) when the Dwez was touring as AZ DZ, Moon came out and gifted us with an amazingly bad rendition of 'I Will Always Love You'. And we, the audience loved it.

[@ricfax]

Shades of Frank purposely pissing off Zeppelin purists by murdering Stairway to Heaven and embracing the boos like a wrestling heel.

[@Hanzyscure]

@@ricfax Jimmy Page liked it that's all that matters.

[@b43xoit]

Gift i dig.

[@evansdm2008]

This was the ZPZ part of the Zappa weekend at the roundhouse in London. It was a great night. Scott and Gail even spent time with the paying customers. The full performance of Greggery Peccary the following night is something I will never forget. Frank Zappa was a genius. I'm not sure if anyone's mentioned that in the last 5 posts.

[@daveminion6209]

just goes to show - family, esp big families (ie lots of kids), is always a blessing and all that matters in life.

[@mysteryjesus]

I love this song. It's a great and unique artistic statement.

[@kaylawarner5334]

I love this song I can't get over it XD Bless you Moon

[@sl4983]

OMG her little daughter doing the valley girl dance, how adorable!!

[@rns011]

Frank Zappa was such a force, stayed married to the same woman, raised a family.....RIP Frank.

[@hyggen7613]

haha you gotta be joking. Everyone knows that Zappa was sleeping around and didn't have time for his children.

[@jgwire]

haha... and then when he dies his widow forms a trust and excludes half of their kids and sues to keep them from playing their father's songs. . What a great family, for sure, for sure...

[@gabe_s_videos]

He earned enough for his wife to raise his kids alone. The only way "Valley Girl" got made was because Moon slipped a note under the door of his recording studio. She couldn't talk face-to-face with her own father when they were in the same building.

[@KreapOfficial]

huh?

[@hyggen7613]

Kreap Mcgee what don't you understand?

[@keefriff99]

The Zappas raised a great family. All of Frank's children are wonderful...he would be so proud.

[@MsRmaclaren]

I still have my 45. This song always gives me a smile. Love ya Moon!

[@thomasstiglich3484]

Frank. Dweezil. Moon. Incredible. Can't wait to see Zappa Plays Zappa again in Detroit.

[@Priceyjoy]

My mom was 82 when she passed and said “grody” once in a while… This is really cute and funny but also the actual music is fantastic. Cleeeeeean the cat box! Fun mom!

[@RaelNYC]

Zappa will never die. It's like real mythology. All that stuff from the vault. He recorded so much stuff. What a treasure. When I get disillusioned with all the music that exists I can just play Shut Up And Play Your Guitar and the disillusion goes away. Thank goodness for Dweezil and his brother and sisters. That they're here, all is well.

[@Angelum_Band]

Dweezil Zappa always make me smile.

[@valuecalc]

What an impressive live version of the 80s classic! And that introduction was just wild! What a warm-up! And just yesterday we reached its 7th anniversary!

[@goblin_gutzzz]

She has her dads tone in her natural deeper voice! Amazing!!

[@Designer_Opine]

“First time that’s ever been performed live.” What?! Ohmygod that’s like, no way that was like, the first time I’m so sure.

[@BWGuitman1]

I really like this video. I'm so glad Dweezil is keeping the music going. Thanks also to Moon for this one--great performance.

[@middleclassretiredman1966]

Sitting here drinking scotch and stumbled upon this. So glad I got to see it before I ….well, you know. So faithful to the original. Fantastic bass playing! Great job Moon …and great dancing by your daughter. Thanks to the Zappa Family for such great music thru the years

[@lambanmartyr]

Awesome! Had this on cassette too. Love all the Zapps! Brilliant prog Jazz punk rock. RIP Frank.

[@joepinto509]

Went on Rachel KZbin page .never knew that's she's blind...and she plays pianos never knew she can play guitar....she's so impressive and played franks guitar parts on this song was awesome.....frank would be blown away and impressed with this talented girl ...

[@markduwe7911]

Moon, Mathilda, and Dweezil are beautiful....just like you.

[@astroandyborgloh]

Mathilda has the very same birthday as frank. And the same hair as Gail. Oh my god, Scott Thunes is still MONSTER! Thanks for this video.

[@jamesmentzer4125]

i have had the great pleasure of meeting dweez 10 yrs in a row just a solid nice guy all that talent and is not big headed rev tim sez thk u dweez and the band for the smilesover th yrz.

[@AtmaRising]

just to learn so many of Frank's songs is such an accomplishment. And to honor your father and make them yours is indescribable.

[@GreenPowerFarm]

I love the Zappa's.... ALL of them they are great people!!

[@MizMite2002]

One lucky little girl to have her as a mom. must be crazy fun time at home.

[@stephensuddens3995]

What a treat, thanks Dweezil and Moon, id loved to of been there.

[@TheRafaJimi]

I can't explain the feelings I have watching this video. So special ♥ Thank you all!

[@yorkandpomona]

That was so very awesome to see live!

[@mannygrossman]

And in 2024 almost every young woman sounds just like this. Thanks Frank!

[@RadicalCaveman]

I am SO suuure. No, they really don't.

[@Priceyjoy]

Fer sher!!!

[@tonyholt1792]

Yes, moon was great, i was there for the gig and the q&a session with gayle, all etched in my memory for ever! Thanks❤

[@kilgoretrout321]

she looked as if she were wondering what she was doing up there with her daughter, but she still totally nailed it!

[@ralphbenites1819]

Dwezzil is keeping this father’s legacy and music alive.great guitarist.moon’s daughter is having a blast on stage wonder if her daughter sings a little

[@cjpmugsr999]

I remember hearing this for the first time in the 80's and totally dissing the Val aspect of it but remember telling people 'don't listen to the vocal... listen to the freaking insane music going on behind it'

[@VanielDeeform]

It's a dis, but also a big tribute now :)

[@brionity]

For all the haters, we played this record on repeat and for some of us coming up in the '80s it was our first introduction to Frank Zappa, PERIOD. So calm down.

[@michaelrandle8316]

This song was my introduction to Frank's music, so all I can say about this is: I still love this song and I had to start somewhere! It's cool to hear an actual live version of this, although Frank never did in his life.

[@MrTimothypjr]

BRIONITY The only people who actually HATE this song are likely Zappa-fan posers who only like the Mothers or his non-rock music. It's not my favorite of his songs, but it's a Zappa tune. I like it.

[@tamjac10]

+Mike Randle I'm just discovering Frank Zappa's other music. The man was ahead of his time and a creative musical genius!

[@waverider6kj32]

play them 200 motels

[@rhymeandreasoning]

same here...had it not been for VALLEY GIRL..would have no clue about FZ

[@ernieherrera1034]

I always loved Moon Zappa. Especially after "European Vacation".

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

Moon is so cool.

[@Civilizashum]

Kind of amazing how close the sound is here to the record.

[@jollyjohnthepirate3168]

Moon Unit was 15 years old when she recorded this song with her dad. She was just trying to make Frank laugh.

[@BillLarkinmusic]

freakin ' excellent to see live !!! Thank you Zappa !!

[@Wild1995]

Incredible this song was not performed live until 2010 🙃

[@Lioninthenight]

Moon's still a babe. And I've always loved her personality and spirit. Good to see Dweezil paying homage to his dad by playing Frank's old SG guitar.Yeah, both Moon and Dweezil come from a pretty cool family. Looks like Moon's daughter has some Zappa in her, too. ;) I'm proud to have been born in the San Fernando Valley!!!

[@sairamr6886]

Moon Zappa is always upbeat. If I have a daughter I'd like her to be like moon

[@massapower]

Frank Zappa was a super musical Genius. Here we are in the 21st Century and yet nobody has come even close to his amazing Talents 😎👊

[@garyprescott5740]

I love the way Matilda is dancing. Wonderful!

[@ziggyzappada4554]

She is gorgeous isn't she?

[@derrickcunliffe8152]

dweezel is the coolist guitarist with nothing about him just acool guy love him

[@ela122860]

and he got to do Lisa Loeb !

[@markcassel3392]

I can't imagine dragging my child onto a stage for this chaos.

[@vincevirtua]

This is great, was lucky to see this band live when they played in 2011.

[@howieo6666]

Wowie...Zowie!!!!!😀😀😀😀

[@Dejahthoris22]

Best thing on youtube. Dad would be proud!

[@m3tafunj]

Finally a live version of this song!

[@mojav26]

It's good to hear this hehe! (I think it was performed live before, maybe in Munich in '82!)

[@jayner2020]

Aww that is soo cute. The little girls seems like she is having a blast helping out mom.

[@rangerwill]

What better backup dancer could you ask for than a 3rd generation Zappa?

[@thevoid99]

i know. if the family could settle this whole financial shit. the third generation of zappas will hopefully keep the music alive.

[@jasoncinema]

thevoid99 I know, right? It’s such bullshit that Diva and Ahmet are such pills about The Zappa Trust. All four children should each receive a 25% share. Frank would be livid over this chicanery.

[@jaymatrona2604]

Loved this song, had a crush on Moon.....fer shure! Scott Thunes bass sound is killer, instantly recognizable!

[@eatatjoes-vz7hh]

Awesome......so awesome. Miss the 80's. too much fun!

[@charlescurtis1042]

Dam I'm fkn53 and I Never Heard this kick ass song,love it,thank you for posting this

[@sinequonon007]

this is the best. Frank is gone the music lives we win thanks dweeze and moon

[@manuelborrelli3850]

Oh... So you want Frank to be gone?

[@kmm2442]

I just love how they can just express themselves.

[@Philc854]

Well, I liked it and think the performance is fun. As a life-long Zappa fan, I'm sure Frank would have approved. :-)

[@robert-lz9qf]

Always loved the there is no cure line lol

[@fwily2580]

What a great mother!!!!!

[@kaylamcomber1058]

Happy are we that enjoy music, dance, and the arts. The joy, love, and smiles. It's the way to live even if it clouldy out.

[@rickwestom5804]

1981 i heard this song in montana is was on the la station 930 am ,which is the right atomosperic weather you could get in ,they ran 50k watts at night was cool

[@eddiebranden1]

The first (of many) time I saw Dweezil Zappa live, Moon came out and sang Vanity. Trancas in Malibu. Mike Keneely, Scott Tunes, Josh Freese. What a band.

[@karenbrown2135]

I’m a Valley Girl. Grew up in North Hollywood. For sure!

[@stevenhoman2253]

Rare and awesome indeed. Thanks so much.

[@willglo]

That was... just like... TOTALLY AWESOME!... like... OH MY GOD!

[@BLzBob.7268]

Matilda has the same birthday as her Granddad!? That is so sweet.

[@CrazyAlvis]

This is fantastic!

[@eroomas]

The greatest piece of music ever conceived

[@iHeartsNostalgiaPit]

oh Moon's daughter is totally adorbs...man I can't believe she can still talk like that

[@iceWaterProductions1]

Moon is as incredible as she was in the youth. Stay young everyone.

[@motorcity7137]

I love you Moon ❤️

[@sterbus79]

Bending notes on the bass that way... Great Scott!

[@possumridgeentertainment4614]

When I first heard this song on Doctor Demento I heard it as "open wide for sure for sure." Spent years trying to figure out what that meant before I finally decided to look up the lyrics.

[@indrajithak47]

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