Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
2007•50m•6.5•Released
MusicDocumentary
This episode focuses on Zappa's early 70s albums, Overnight Sensation (1973) and Apostrophy (') (1974). Together they encapsulate Zappa's extraordinary musical diversity and were also the 2 most commercially successful albums that he released in his prolific career. Included are interviews, musical demonstrations, rare archive & home movie footage, plus live performances to tell the story behind the conception and recording of these groundbreaking albums. Extras include additional interviews and demonstrations not included in the broadcast version, 2 full performances from the Roxy in 1973 and Saturday Night Live in 1976, and new full live performance done specially for these Classic Albums.
Director
Matthew Longfellow
Languages
English
Studio
Isis Production
Cast
Frank Zappa
Self (archive footage)
Dweezil Zappa
Self
Gail Zappa
Self
Billy Bob Thornton
Self
Ruth Underwood
Self
George Duke
Self
Ian Underwood
Self
Napoleon Murphy Brock
Self
Warren Cuccurullo
Self
Moon Unit Zappa
Self
David Fricke
Self
Steve Vai
Self
Frank Filipetti
Self
Joe Travers
Self
Ahmet Zappa
Self
Production
Company
Isis Production
Company
Eagle Rock Entertainment
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