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

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

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 1, 2007

Runtime

0h 50m

Genres

Music, Documentary

User Score

68%

Original Title

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

Production Companies

Isis Production, Eagle Rock Entertainment

Director

Matthew Longfellow

Description

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.