Frank Zappa — Peaches en Regalia
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Once there was a video of fingers made of playdough, playing guitar to one of those Zappa tracks of this time, filmed in the old comic style, by shooting one picture after the other. I can't remember the year, but it could have been between 70 and 75.
I get the fascination with FZ, but honestly, even as a trained musician, I don’t know how to ’sing’ any of his tunes. Most just aren’t melodic enough to have anyone else (but his band members) play —or cover — them.
He was a groundbreaking artist, certainly. And I wish I could hum just ONE of his tunes.
He was a groundbreaking artist, certainly. And I wish I could hum just ONE of his tunes.
The mix sounds a bit different from the vinyl I've been listening to for >50 years. Did FZ remaster and remix this?
hayduke2 wrote:
That lady had taste...and knew how to express it.
Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
I remember reading an interview with Alice Cooper back in the 70's. He talked about meeting Frank Zappa, and said (paraphrased), "Zappa told me that the Mothers' songs were always incredibly complicated and difficult - and then he said, 'But Jesus, It'd take us a WEEK to learn one of your songs!' I was completely flattered."
Zappa's music might be an acquired taste for some, but I guess it's like caviar or opera. Once you learn to appreciate all the facets of it, it becomes a passion, or a not-so-guilty pleasure.
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Jun 18, 2011 - 08:26
I remember reading an interview with Alice Cooper back in the 70's. He talked about meeting Frank Zappa, and said (paraphrased), "Zappa told me that the Mothers' songs were always incredibly complicated and difficult - and then he said, 'But Jesus, It'd take us a WEEK to learn one of your songs!' I was completely flattered."
Zappa's music might be an acquired taste for some, but I guess it's like caviar or opera. Once you learn to appreciate all the facets of it, it becomes a passion, or a not-so-guilty pleasure.
Quality art
That lady had taste...and knew how to express it.
A beautiful track -- an incredible demonstration of balancing out the acoustics and melody rather than just feeding the listener a wall of sound. Incredible that it's a track from 1969, when radio stations were trying to push "Sugar Sugar".
Been listening to RP for at least 10 years now, and never really understood why people would praise Bill's segues.
But the switch from Manu Dibango to this really brought a smile to my face!
And no idea why I had this rated at 9. Error duly rectified.
But the switch from Manu Dibango to this really brought a smile to my face!
And no idea why I had this rated at 9. Error duly rectified.
Such a quirky tune. As a musician, I struggle to imagine how anyone could memorize this to the point of reliably repeating it note for note, performance after performance. With respect to FZ, I just don’t hear any “genius” in this.
ScottD wrote:
TOTAL SCORE!!!
I remember walking up to Kleinhans music hall in Buffalo when I was in college. I had nothing to do so my roommate and I strolled up there to see what was going on. Low and behold Frank was playing. Someone decided they'd rather go to the hockey game and sold us his two tickets. Front row balcony, center for $5.00. Zappa was playing the "The Mothers, Fillmore East, June 1971" concert. What a fabulous evening for two 20 year olds.
TOTAL SCORE!!!
I'd love to hear this properly arranged and played by a marching band.
Sometimes I hear a tune I don't care for and press skip without making a comment.
love his music since THIS song. I was 17 then- now I´m 71......
Yesss...! Play more Zappa...!
I did not realize that there was a very short period that Zappa put out records under his own name between The Mothers of Invention and Frank Zappa and the Mothers. Or maybe I should say "record" because I think this was the only one released during that period, which was late 69 to early 70.
Zappa on RP, sweet!
mgkiwi wrote:
Um yeah... sophisticated music can do that to simple minds.
EEEK, got a headache now 
Um yeah... sophisticated music can do that to simple minds.
Phish regularly covers this song and the song played just after it "Hold Your Head Up". Weird coincidence....
hayduke2 wrote:
Hot Ratz was my favorite album back in the day. Must have played it a thousand times.
Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
I remember reading an interview with Alice Cooper back in the 70's. He talked about meeting Frank Zappa, and said (paraphrased), "Zappa told me that the Mothers' songs were always incredibly complicated and difficult - and then he said, 'But Jesus, It'd take us a WEEK to learn one of your songs!' I was completely flattered."
Zappa's music might be an acquired taste for some, but I guess it's like caviar or opera. Once you learn to appreciate all the facets of it, it becomes a passion, or a not-so-guilty pleasure.
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Jun 18, 2011 - 08:26
I remember reading an interview with Alice Cooper back in the 70's. He talked about meeting Frank Zappa, and said (paraphrased), "Zappa told me that the Mothers' songs were always incredibly complicated and difficult - and then he said, 'But Jesus, It'd take us a WEEK to learn one of your songs!' I was completely flattered."
Zappa's music might be an acquired taste for some, but I guess it's like caviar or opera. Once you learn to appreciate all the facets of it, it becomes a passion, or a not-so-guilty pleasure.
Quality art
Hot Ratz was my favorite album back in the day. Must have played it a thousand times.
Steely_D wrote:
All the respect in the world to Zappa, but this perfectly sums up my feelings on the matter too.
You know, I enjoy the IDEA of Zappa more than I like his music.
All the respect in the world to Zappa, but this perfectly sums up my feelings on the matter too.
doktorkev wrote:
WRONG! GREAT TUNE!! Thanx RP!
I like and respect Zappa, but this was not one of his finest moments,
WRONG! GREAT TUNE!! Thanx RP!
I like and respect Zappa, but this was not one of his finest moments,
Whatever happened to Dwezil and Moon Unit?
How come we never get any of Frank's more whimsical songs on RP? I would be stoked to hear the Yellow Snow / St. Alphonzo's Pancake Breakfast pairing.
Steely_D wrote:
Except for this song, which is also fantastic to listen to
You know, I enjoy the IDEA of Zappa more than I like his music.
Except for this song, which is also fantastic to listen to
Something must be in the air, I've been whistling this for a week now. My favorite studio album of his.
This song always reminds me of Mike Marrone. Any Loft refugees out there?
Bleyfusz wrote:
And it will never feel outdated!
So tomorrow it will be fifty-three years from its release date.
And it will never feel outdated!
So tomorrow it will be fifty-three years from its release date.
SteveInVa wrote:
The Sultan of Segues ! Excellent! When AI can do that I'll be a believer. Until then...
The Sultan of Segues strikes again. Manu Dibango to Zappa. Sweet jeebus.
The Sultan of Segues ! Excellent! When AI can do that I'll be a believer. Until then...
A nice, unchallenging entry into the Zappa universe. And boy, is it vast.
The Maestro on RP? What a delightful surprise.
EEEK, got a headache now
The Sultan of Segues strikes again. Manu Dibango to Zappa. Sweet jeebus.
OMG, BillG! Thanks for this from Saint Frank! Heard Dweezil do this live at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in downtown ATL a few years ago. Marvelous evening it was.
Great song from a one of a kind artist.
PLEASE PLAY MORE ZAPPA!
PLEASE PLAY MORE ZAPPA!
westslope wrote:
I can only speak for one UK citizen, but I cannot get enough of the guy - went to see him every time he came to the UK after about 1977, and Dweezil every time I could. So, I think I like him more than a lot of Americans - which is strange.
Main mix - 1 play
World/etc. mix - 9 plays
Do people outside the USA like Zappa more than Americans?
I can only speak for one UK citizen, but I cannot get enough of the guy - went to see him every time he came to the UK after about 1977, and Dweezil every time I could. So, I think I like him more than a lot of Americans - which is strange.
pbouchar wrote:
Will Bill found this comment interesting enough to mention on air just now
Fantastic. The Gustav Mahler of pop/rock.
Will Bill found this comment interesting enough to mention on air just now
stevesaw wrote:
So, it's not a real poncho...?
And here I sit in my Sears poncho.
So, it's not a real poncho...?
GODLIKE!!! ICONIC!!!
whoa...
paul winter consort
paul winter consort
idiot_wind wrote:
I'd vote for it - minus the soprano sax. Kenny g and Branford ruined it for me.
every band should play around with syns, guitars, organs, alto and saprano sax on every song
we could make it a law
I'd vote for it - minus the soprano sax. Kenny g and Branford ruined it for me.
Main mix - 1 play
World/etc. mix - 9 plays
Do people outside the USA like Zappa more than Americans?
World/etc. mix - 9 plays
Do people outside the USA like Zappa more than Americans?
Does anyone else listen to Mike Marrone's From the Basement on Mix Cloud? This is his open. He is my other go-to music source along with RP.
like an orchestral jam session
In '84, I bought a '77 Chevy Monza with a 8 track. Found a bargain bin selling 8 tracks for a quarter a piece and picked up Orchestral Maneuvers. Wore that out before I sold the car in '87. Genius.
My favourite track of the early FZ or Mothers work.
idiot_wind wrote:
What, no cowbell?
every band should play around with syns, guitars, organs, alto and saprano sax on every song
we could make it a law
What, no cowbell?
Fantastic. The Gustav Mahler of pop/rock.
It's just not long enough.
every band should play around with syns, guitars, organs, alto and saprano sax on every song
we could make it a law
we could make it a law
Bill: More Zappa! Especially from the Shut up and Play your Guitar and Guitar live double album
stunix wrote:
mread wrote:
. . . outside in the snow, probably.
I see what you did there.
No, this isnt Zappa, this is just Zappas band, (post mothers). The man himself was probably taking a leak at this point.
mread wrote:
. . . outside in the snow, probably.
I see what you did there.
MrStatenIsle wrote:
[....] he certainly has an audience here on RP.
If so, it's widely underattended.
[....] he certainly has an audience here on RP.
If so, it's widely underattended.
More FZ pls. Especially Hot Rats
FZ on RP?
MORE, MORE!
MORE, MORE!
Love him or hate him, FZ was an amazing guitarist and composer.
RabbitEars wrote:
Not all music is about the heart and the belly, FZ obviously leaned toward the brainy, musical and whimsical spectrum. Not for all ears, –certainly not a rabbit's :), –but he certainly has an audience here on RP.
Zappa has always seemed all head, no heart or belly to me.
Not all music is about the heart and the belly, FZ obviously leaned toward the brainy, musical and whimsical spectrum. Not for all ears, –certainly not a rabbit's :), –but he certainly has an audience here on RP.
All you haters and naysayers, just listen to the awesome drumming going on here! A classic if not just for that!
RabbitEars wrote:
And maybe rabbitEars you just have no taste in music
Zappa has always seemed all head, no heart or belly to me.
And maybe rabbitEars you just have no taste in music
Zappa has always seemed all head, no heart or belly to me.
thank you. More FZ please
BlueHeronDruid wrote:
Tits have been called "peaches" by some people on occasion. As
in the song lyric, "I really love your peaches let me shake your
tree."
One definition of "regalia" is fine or decorative clothing.
So, "peaches en regalia" could mean "tits in fine or decorative
clothing".
Perhaps a stylish brassiere. Or the pasties or tassels worn by a
stripper.
That works for me.
From a discussion board:
>I was wondering about the meaning of the title "Peaches en regalia"
> (which is, by the way, one of my favourite FZ songs).Tits. It probably has something to do with tits.Tits have been called "peaches" by some people on occasion. As
in the song lyric, "I really love your peaches let me shake your
tree."
One definition of "regalia" is fine or decorative clothing.
So, "peaches en regalia" could mean "tits in fine or decorative
clothing".
Perhaps a stylish brassiere. Or the pasties or tassels worn by a
stripper.
That works for me.
From a discussion board:
>I was wondering about the meaning of the title "Peaches en regalia"
> (which is, by the way, one of my favourite FZ songs).Tits. It probably has something to do with tits.
Tits have been called "peaches" by some people on occasion. As
in the song lyric, "I really love your peaches let me shake your
tree."
One definition of "regalia" is fine or decorative clothing.
So, "peaches en regalia" could mean "tits in fine or decorative
clothing".
Perhaps a stylish brassiere. Or the pasties or tassels worn by a
stripper.
robotbass wrote:
"Music nowadays is the art of executing difficulties"
-Voltaire, "Candide" -
To all you people who do not like this song...pooey
I jammed with some guys recently who played this note for note (not me) :)
I dare ya...
I jammed with some guys recently who played this note for note (not me) :)
I dare ya...
"Music nowadays is the art of executing difficulties"
-Voltaire, "Candide" -
I saw Zappa twice in the 70's, once on the west coast and once on the east. Both were religious experiences, the man was a genius!
To all you people who do not like this song...pooey
I jammed with some guys recently who played this note for note (not me) :)
I dare ya...
I jammed with some guys recently who played this note for note (not me) :)
I dare ya...
Mmmmmmm......
Peaches.
Peaches.
i installed an aftermarket cruise control in my '68 olds 98 in '88, twas more interestin' thanthis
Wish we coulda heard somethin badass off Hot Rats like Willie the Pimp or Gumball Variations. Anyway, good to hear Frank out here.
unclelonghair wrote:
Hiding away with Zappa recordings can be habit forming. Beware.
My god this song makes me turn off Radio Paradise. For a week.
Hiding away with Zappa recordings can be habit forming. Beware.
My god this song makes me turn off Radio Paradise. For a week.
I remember walking up to Kleinhans music hall in Buffalo when I was in college. I had nothing to do so my roommate and I strolled up there to see what was going on. Low and behold Frank was playing. Someone decided they'd rather go to the hockey game and sold us his two tickets. Front row balcony, center for $5.00. Zappa was playing the "The Mothers, Fillmore East, June 1971" concert. What a fabulous evening for two 20 year olds.
This is a nice change of pace. It's a lighter, trippy, pippy, mippy, kind of groove.
Unmistakeably Zappa.
stunix wrote:
You are quite wrong. Who played guitar and composed the music? I don't understand the absolute certainty with which such pronouncements are made.
No, this isnt Zappa, this is just Zappas band, (post mothers). The man himself was probably taking a leak at this point.
You are quite wrong. Who played guitar and composed the music? I don't understand the absolute certainty with which such pronouncements are made.
unclelonghair wrote:
Whatever universe that has this as Muzak is one I guess is worth investigating. At times one wonders what others are hearing in a song. This is one of those times. Maybe you don't actually know what Muzak is?
I mean I know Frank Zappa is Frank Zappa and everything but this just sounds like bad sing-songy muzak.
Whatever universe that has this as Muzak is one I guess is worth investigating. At times one wonders what others are hearing in a song. This is one of those times. Maybe you don't actually know what Muzak is?
Vakse wrote:
There's a great clip on Youtube of Dweezil talking about the friendship between Frank and Eddie Van Halen.
You've got to admire Dweezil for taking full advantage of the teachers around him - and I think there were many more than Frank and Eddie.
In fact, there's another clip where he's invited blind prodigy Rachel Flowers to share lead with him. Other top musos might treat that as begrudgingly doing a favor for a young upstart, but Dweezil's totally focused on her technique, and clearly sees her as someone worth learning from. What a diamond geezer!
If you get the chance see Zappa plays Zappa concert, starring Frank Zappa's son Dweezil Zappa, he played 'One Size fits all' FZ LP from start to finish and then a bunch of FZ other solid numbers , wow!
Dweezil is very gifted guitar player, just like his father was.
Dweezil is very gifted guitar player, just like his father was.
There's a great clip on Youtube of Dweezil talking about the friendship between Frank and Eddie Van Halen.
You've got to admire Dweezil for taking full advantage of the teachers around him - and I think there were many more than Frank and Eddie.
In fact, there's another clip where he's invited blind prodigy Rachel Flowers to share lead with him. Other top musos might treat that as begrudgingly doing a favor for a young upstart, but Dweezil's totally focused on her technique, and clearly sees her as someone worth learning from. What a diamond geezer!
Blah. Shouldn't this be the soundtrack to a video game? Super Zappa Brothers.
Steely_D wrote:
Bingo
I appreciate the idea of Frank Zappa, but I really don't like his music with only a few exceptions (Apostrophe and this).
Bingo
I mean I know Frank Zappa is Frank Zappa and everything but this just sounds like bad sing-songy muzak.
I appreciate the idea of Frank Zappa, but I really don't like his music with only a few exceptions (Apostrophe and this).
Missing Flo and Eddie doing their schtick hahah
Anax wrote:
The glue had nothing to do with it...
"
I got my first copy of Hot Rats from the wife of a friend of a friend in 1970. He was in jail for burglary, and she was sure it had been a bad influence on him!
The glue had nothing to do with it...
" GeorgeMWoods wrote:
I would agree with that sentiment.
If you are looking for Zappa-influenced pop music, see Steven Wilson's recent 4 1/2 EP.
You really ought to play more Frank.
I would agree with that sentiment.
If you are looking for Zappa-influenced pop music, see Steven Wilson's recent 4 1/2 EP.
Prefer Francesco Zappa (1777) myself.
You really ought to play more Frank.
Chumbawamba-1984 wrote:
Apparently, you also like to go crap immediately on others enthusiasms.
that makes me go pee immediately whenever I hear (a.k.a. by far not my favorite in Zappa's stuff)
Apparently, you also like to go crap immediately on others enthusiasms.
I've never gotten tired of this track, from one of my favorite Zappa albums.
that makes me go pee immediately whenever I hear (a.k.a. by far not my favorite in Zappa's stuff)
that makes me happy immediately whenever I hear
Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
I remember reading an interview with Alice Cooper back in the 70's. He talked about meeting Frank Zappa, and said (paraphrased), "Zappa told me that the Mothers' songs were always incredibly complicated and difficult - and then he said, 'But Jesus, It'd take us a WEEK to learn one of your songs!' I was completely flattered."
Zappa's music might be an acquired taste for some, but I guess it's like caviar or opera. Once you learn to appreciate all the facets of it, it becomes a passion, or a not-so-guilty pleasure.
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Jun 18, 2011 - 08:26
I remember reading an interview with Alice Cooper back in the 70's. He talked about meeting Frank Zappa, and said (paraphrased), "Zappa told me that the Mothers' songs were always incredibly complicated and difficult - and then he said, 'But Jesus, It'd take us a WEEK to learn one of your songs!' I was completely flattered."
Zappa's music might be an acquired taste for some, but I guess it's like caviar or opera. Once you learn to appreciate all the facets of it, it becomes a passion, or a not-so-guilty pleasure.
Quality art
NickDanger wrote:
My library had "We're Only In It For The Money." I did the same - with those big, oversized headphones. I often wondered who made out that library order.
Our high school librarian was much cooler than most of the students. IMO. He even subscribed to the banned student newspaper.
Just sayin'.
My library had "We're Only In It For The Money." I did the same - with those big, oversized headphones. I often wondered who made out that library order.
Our high school librarian was much cooler than most of the students. IMO. He even subscribed to the banned student newspaper.
Just sayin'.
stunix wrote:
. . . outside in the snow, probably.
No, this isnt Zappa, this is just Zappas band, (post mothers). The man himself was probably taking a leak at this point.
. . . outside in the snow, probably.
fizixidiot wrote:
My high school library had Hot Rats in 1970. I used to listen to this in the library listening room with their mono record player and funky headphones. Still have the CD version.
My library had "We're Only In It For The Money." I did the same - with those big, oversized headphones. I often wondered who made out that library order.
My high school library had Hot Rats in 1970. I used to listen to this in the library listening room with their mono record player and funky headphones. Still have the CD version.
My library had "We're Only In It For The Money." I did the same - with those big, oversized headphones. I often wondered who made out that library order.
Chills!
If you get the chance see Zappa plays Zappa concert, starring Frank Zappa's son Dweezil Zappa, he played 'One Size fits all' FZ LP from start to finish and then a bunch of FZ other solid numbers , wow!
Dweezil is very gifted guitar player, just like his father was.
Dweezil is very gifted guitar player, just like his father was.
stevesaw wrote:
Might suggest this to my daughters HS band leader.
I would love to see a marching band do this!
Might suggest this to my daughters HS band leader.
I hear Miles Davis...Bitches Brew? Something earlier?
The 2 greatest composers of the 20th century, Igor Stravinsky and Mr Zappa. IMO
I got my first copy of Hot Rats from the wife of a friend of a friend in 1970. He was in jail for burglary, and she was sure it had been a bad influence on him!
Earsex
MrsTom wrote:
Wrong ! If you think you know Zappa with one song, you make a huge mistake...
Oh - so this is Zappa. Thanks for enlightening me (at 41). Now I can avoid i
Wrong ! If you think you know Zappa with one song, you make a huge mistake...
rev_cletus wrote:
My high school library had Hot Rats in 1970. I used to listen to this in the library listening room with their mono record player and funky headphones. Still have the CD version.
This!
Proclivities wrote:
There were not enormous numbers of people your age who liked this when it came out. Zappa was never a gigantic star but there are probably a good number people younger than forty who like a lot of his music. As to "where new music is going" - people have been asking that for generations. There is never just one direction; there are many more forms and directions of music now than there were 50 years ago.
Proclivities wrote:
There were not enormous numbers of people your age who liked this when it came out. Zappa was never a gigantic star but there are probably a good number people younger than forty who like a lot of his music. As to "where new music is going" - people have been asking that for generations. There is never just one direction; there are many more forms and directions of music now than there were 50 years ago.
My high school library had Hot Rats in 1970. I used to listen to this in the library listening room with their mono record player and funky headphones. Still have the CD version.
I would love to see a marching band do this!
Would love to hear some other Zappa too, please.
This!
Proclivities wrote:
There were not enormous numbers of people your age who liked this when it came out. Zappa was never a gigantic star but there are probably a good number people younger than forty who like a lot of his music. As to "where new music is going" - people have been asking that for generations. There is never just one direction; there are many more forms and directions of music now than there were 50 years ago.
Proclivities wrote:
There were not enormous numbers of people your age who liked this when it came out. Zappa was never a gigantic star but there are probably a good number people younger than forty who like a lot of his music. As to "where new music is going" - people have been asking that for generations. There is never just one direction; there are many more forms and directions of music now than there were 50 years ago.
grand opening for a sublime record. Captain Beefheart was on board during the sessions with soprana sax and madness.
Brilliant!
2k1sedan wrote:
There were not enormous numbers of people your age who liked this when it came out. Zappa was never a gigantic star but there are probably a good number people younger than forty who like a lot of his music. As to "where new music is going" - people have been asking that for generations. There is never just one direction; there are many more forms and directions of music now than there were 50 years ago.
curious
I think this is great
I am 62
anybody young like this? ie less than 40
not sure where new music is going...but then my parents did not understand the Beatles or the stones
I think this is great
I am 62
anybody young like this? ie less than 40
not sure where new music is going...but then my parents did not understand the Beatles or the stones
There were not enormous numbers of people your age who liked this when it came out. Zappa was never a gigantic star but there are probably a good number people younger than forty who like a lot of his music. As to "where new music is going" - people have been asking that for generations. There is never just one direction; there are many more forms and directions of music now than there were 50 years ago.
I think to really appreciate Zappa, you had to have spent your formative teenage years immersed in Freak Out, We're Only In It For The Money and Uncle Meat.
Even then, much of Zappa is unlistenable.
I thought I was having a flashback...
Steely_D wrote:
Yep, but then again when you listen to some of his music ... I go
... and the day doesn't look the same!
You know, I enjoy the IDEA of Zappa more than I like his music.
Yep, but then again when you listen to some of his music ... I go
... and the day doesn't look the same!No, this isnt Zappa, this is just Zappas band, (post mothers). The man himself was probably taking a leak at this point.
Zappa, ever!
Got this when it came out. Not actually my "type" of music. But always appreciated, and still amazed.
Oh - so this is Zappa. Thanks for enlightening me (at 41). Now I can avoid it
Hey how about some "Willy the Pimp"
curious
I think this is great
I am 62
anybody young like this? ie less than 40
not sure where new music is going...but then my parents did not understand the Beatles or the stones
I think this is great
I am 62
anybody young like this? ie less than 40
not sure where new music is going...but then my parents did not understand the Beatles or the stones
You know, I enjoy the IDEA of Zappa more than I like his music.
Haha, yes, I feel the same way about some of his catalog, but much of it I actually do like!