CinemaOSMovie · 2007 · 0h 50m

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

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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.

Directed byMatthew Longfellow

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0h 50m
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Released
May 1, 2007
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Eagle Rock EntertainmentIsis Production

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Classic Albums - Frank Zappa: Apostrophe & Over-Nite Sensation | Sneak Peek

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Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

Self (archive footage)

Dweezil Zappa

Dweezil Zappa

Self

Gail Zappa

Self

Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

Self

Ruth Underwood

Self

George Duke

George Duke

Self

Ian Underwood

Self

Napoleon Murphy Brock

Napoleon Murphy Brock

Self

Warren Cuccurullo

Warren Cuccurullo

Self

Moon Unit Zappa

Moon Unit Zappa

Self

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Directed by
Matthew Longfellow

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