Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation (2007)

Music · Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

• Frank Zappa as Self (archive footage)
• Dweezil Zappa as Self
• Gail Zappa as Self
• Billy Bob Thornton as Self
• Ruth Underwood as Self
• George Duke as Self
• Ian Underwood as Self
• Napoleon Murphy Brock as Self
• Warren Cuccurullo as Self
• Moon Unit Zappa as Self

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