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

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 1, 2007

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Production

Eagle Rock Entertainment,Isis Production

Cast

Frank Zappa,Dweezil Zappa,Gail Zappa,Billy Bob Thornton,Ruth Underwood,George Duke,Ian Underwood,Napoleon Murphy Brock,Warren Cuccurullo,Moon Unit Zappaand 34 more

Director

Matthew Longfellow

Producer

Jamie Rugge-Price,Bous De Jong,Geoff Kempin,Terry Shand

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt2256655