Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Frank Zappa Plays The Bicycle on the Steve Allen Show, 1963



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19 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 8, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    This is great! Thanks for posting!

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  2. SnowmanInTheSunJune 8, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    I like that Frank admits to copying a sound clip off of the radio, better not let the RIAA know you can do that or this radio thing will get shut down for sure.

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  3. AnonymousJune 8, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    "Ruth road on my cycle car on a seat in back of me. I took a bump at 95 and road on ruthlessly."

    The host really got into what Zappa's all about, eh?

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  4. AnonymousJune 8, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    Boy, Steve really seems to be taking the limelight from his guest here. It seems a shame Frank had to put up with that, but he was a no-one and everyone pays their dues. Still, you can almost hear Frank's thoughts while Steve walks over him.

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  5. AnonymousJune 8, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    I thought so too but Steve Allen redeems himself pretty well at the end at the end. I'd like to hear who he was going to compare Frank to, though.

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  6. AnonymousJune 8, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    Freebird!

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  7. AnonymousJune 9, 2009 at 3:52 AM

    Another version, with Allen's discussion afterwards included. I can't catch the name of the composer Allen comares Zappa to, someone Nicholai? It's at 3:33.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnpTe6-s_H8

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  8. AnonymousJune 9, 2009 at 4:21 AM

    ...oh my, thank you for this...

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  9. AnonymousJune 9, 2009 at 5:41 AM

    raq

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  10. WholeflafferJune 9, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    Frank Zappa was a super-genius in '54. Frackin' amazing.

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  11. francaJune 9, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    One of the last century's greatest musicians being hopelessly misunderstood on one of the last century's greatest talk shows. And yet... how great that there was space for them to come together.

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  12. AnonymousJune 12, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    As I understand it, Allen played a big part in selecting guest for his show, especially musical guests. Ya, he's something of a goof here. But he allowed, and perhaps even wanted, Zappa on. And not just as a lark (see the YouTube clip that infrogmation links to).
    Perhaps Allen figured he needed to goof on Zappa to keep his audience engaged for the entire segment. Or perhaps Allen's just a stage hog. Or both.

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  13. AnonymousJune 17, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    where did you fid such a clean copy?

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  14. AnonymousAugust 30, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    huhu

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  15. Abdul RaufOctober 31, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    I love the very idea that one can create music out of anything!

    how to get rid of spots

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  16. zubairchatthaNovember 16, 2010 at 12:54 AM

    One of the last century's greatest musicians being hopelessly misunderstood on one of the last century's greatest talk shows. And yet... how great that there was space for them to come together.
    i like it....
    mens ties

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  17. theomichaelFebruary 26, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Steve Allen compares Zappa to Alwin Nikolais.

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  18. GrantCaseyMarch 5, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Very entertaining! Zappa was one of the greatest guitar players I've ever heard. If you've never listened to it, pick up a copy of Frank Zappa Plays The Music of Frank Zappa, A Memorial Tribute. Awesome album. If you like the musical style of Stevie Ray Vaughan, You'll love it.

    -Grant Casey
    Webmaster of GE Smart Water MWF Filter

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  19. AlexanderJuly 11, 2023 at 11:04 AM

    In the market, you may have seen a lot of models that feature great looks and vibrant colors. Just because a tricycle is well-designed doesn't mean it's the best choice. First of all, you must have a basic knowledge of adult tricycles.

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