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My favorite instrumental Zappa song 'Peaches En Regalia"[0] really captures his style I think for those who haven't heard him. My favorite song of his has to be Montana[1] or Titties and Beer[2] both capture his humor.

[0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGQxI0G6mKk

[1]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smZA9Jv3qH0

[2]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvepB7uYoAo




Can't really pick a favorite, the entire Hot Rats album is a guitar masterwork. Apostrophe is also a standout track (and album! and double album!) in my mind:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXP_pr7np-o


Peaches en Regalia is one of my all time favorite songs. Apostrophe is amazing. Montana is fantastic.

More of my favorites:

Black Page (every different version)

Watermelon in Easter Hay


I agree, but I also have to add Muffin Man[0] to the list for those who might know Frank. My two best friends passed away one recently, one a few years ago. In school we bonded over Frank Zappa (I'm 27 by the way). His music will always hold a special place in my heart for me.

[0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptoN-5QE0Lw

Edit: Another reason Frank is my hero, Him and George Carlin are the reason that they put those 'Parental Warning' labels on albums. Here is video of him on crossfire defending his right to free speech[1].

[1]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpdvfTlKjP8


St. Alfonzo's Pancake Breakfast was my middle school jam.


St. Alfonso's xylophone intro is my ring tone.




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