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

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

0h 50m | PG-13

⭐ 6.5 / 10

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

Studio: Isis Production

Genre: Music, Documentary

Video: 720p

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Cast

Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

as Self (archive footage)

Dweezil Zappa

Dweezil Zappa

as Self

Gail Zappa

Gail Zappa

as Self

Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

as Self

Ruth Underwood

Ruth Underwood

as Self

George Duke

George Duke

as Self