VV.AA - Rare Meat. Early Works Of Frank Zappa (1994 US)

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Before forming the Mothers (aka the Mothers of Invention) in 1966, Frank Zappa recorded under the monikers Bob Guy, the Heartbreakers, and Baby Ray & the Ferns. Released on Del-Fi Records, Rare Meat: Early Works of Frank Zappa contributes six of Zappa's early recordings from 1962 through 1963, and features such novelties as "How's Your Bird?" and "Letter From Jeepers." While these doo wop and R&B-inspired tracks exhibit an entertaining parley with Zappa's eccentric intellect, neither the sound nor miserly numbered selections will attract many listeners. The CD's substandard sound quality recalls scratchy and filthy vinyl reproduction but, regardless, Rare Meat proves essential for collectors or diehards wishing to own his earliest recordings. For improved production value and eight additional tracks, Del-Fi's Cucamonga remains the essential introduction to Zappa's pre-Mothers years.

Track List

1 –Baby Ray And The Ferns - How's Your Bird?
Vocals – Dick Barber, Ray Collins
Written-By, Vocals, Guitar – Frank Zappa
2:10

2 –Baby Ray And The Ferns - The World's Greatest Sinner
Vocals – Dick Barber, Ray Collins
Written-By, Vocals, Guitar – Frank Zappa
2:25

3 –The Heartbreakers - Everytime I See You
Written-By – Frank Zappa, Ray Collins
2:29

4 –Bob Guy - Letters From Jeepers
Written-By – Frank Zappa
2:20

5 –Bob Guy - Dear Jeepers
Written-By – Frank Zappa
2:26

6 –The Heartbreakers - Cradle Rock
Written-By – Galleges
2:52

Credits

Heartbreakers - Performer

Baby Ray & The Ferns - Performer

Ray Collins - Vocals

Dick Barber - Vocals

Paul Buff - Piano

Henry Diltz - Photography

Frank Zappa - Vocals, Producer, Main Performer



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