frank zappa

the hot rats sessions

2019 6cd usa zappa records zr20032

 

 

 

 

1. Piano Music (Section 1) 2:13 - This is Take 8, an alternate performance of what became known as “Piano Intro to Little House I Used To Live In” found on "Burnt Weeny Sandwich".
2. Piano Music (Section 3) 5:42 - Contains the theme from “Peaches En Regalia” (c)1969, and the Master Take of “Aybe Sea” (c)1969 (Burnt Weeny Sandwich)

7-28-69, Guitar: FZ - Piano: Ian Underwood * Bass: John Balkin * Drums: Art Tripp III * Trumpet: Buzz Gardner * Sax: Bunk Gardner
3. Peaches En Regalia (Prototype) (c)1969 (p)2019 5:57


7-28-69, Piano: Ian Underwood * Bass: Shuggy Otis * Drums: Ron Selico

4. Peaches En Regalia (Section 1, In Session) (c)1969 (p)2019 10:49
5. Peaches En Regalia (Section 1, Master Take) (c)1969 (p)2019 2:05
6. Peaches Jam - Part 1 6:28
7. Peaches Jam - Part 2 10:30

Violin: Don “Sugarcane” Harris * Tack Piano: Johnny Otis

8. Peaches En Regalia (Section 3, In Session) (c)1969 (p)2019 6:57
9. Peaches En Regalia (Section 3, Master Take) (c)1969 (p)2019 2:07
10. Arabesque (In Session) 7:01
11. Arabesque (Master Take) 6:57
Released in edited form as “Toads Of The Short Forest” on "Weasels Ripped My Flesh" in 1970 (c)1970

12. Dame Margret's Son To Be A Bride (In Session) 4:30
This song was re-recorded on 7-30-69 and eventually repurposed as "Lemme Take You To The Beach" first issued on "Studio Tan" in 1978 (c)(p)1978

Disc 2

7-29-69, Basic Track Sessions, Guitar: FZ * Violin: Don “Sugarcane” Harris * Piano, Tack Piano: Ian Underwood * Bass: Max Bennett * Drums: John Guerin

1. It Must Be A Camel (Part 1, In Session) (c)1969 (p)2019 8:22
2. It Must Be a Camel (Part 1, Master Take) 2:17
3. It Must Be a Camel (Intercut, In Session) 3:53
4. It Must Be a Camel (Intercut, Master Take) 4:02
5. Natasha (In Session) 4:04
6. Natasha (Master Take) 3:12
Released as “Little Umbrellas” on "Hot Rats" in 1969. (c)1969

7. Bognor Regis (Unedited Master) 10:59
Unreleased Track. Frank re-worked this track over the years, using it as the basics for an early version of "Conehead". In the process, he erased original source material. This mix reflects what survived along with some crafty insertion from a vintage 2-track mix for completion.

8. Willie The Pimp (In Session) (c)1969 (p)2019 2:20
9. Willie The Pimp (Unedited Master Take) 15:14
10.Willie The Pimp (Guitar OD 1) 14:46Labeled "Scrambler and Wah-Wah"

11.Willie The Pimp (Guitar OD 2) 6:18
Guitar: FZ * Violin: Don “Sugarcane” Harris


Disc 3

Basic Track Sessions, 7-29-69, Piano: Ian Underwood * Bass: Max Bennett * Drums: John Guerin

1. Transition (Section 1 - In Session) 6:17
2. Transition (Section 1 - Master Take) 2:25
3. Transition (Section 2 - Intercut - In Session) 1:50
4. Transition (Section 2 - Intercut - Master Take) 2:43
5. Transition (Section 3 - Intercut - In Session) 2:29
6. Transition (Section 3 - Intercut - Master Take) 2:13
Released in edited form as “Twenty Small Cigars” on "Chunga’s Revenge" in 1970. (c)1970

7. Lil’ Clanton Shuffle (Unedited Master) 12:46
Re-mixed and released in edited form on "The Lost Episodes" in 1998 (c)1998

7-30-69, Basic Track Sessions, Guitar: FZ * Violin, Vocal: Don “Sugarcane” Harris * Piano, Organ: Don Preston * Bass: Roy Estrada * Drums: Jimmy Carl Black

8. Directly From My Heart To You (Unedited Master) 10:18
Released in edited form on “Weasels Ripped My Flesh” in 1970 (c)1970

9. Another Waltz (Unedited Master) 27:56
Portions released in edited form as “Little House I Used To Live In” on "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" in 1970. (c)1969

Disc 4

Basic Track Sessions, 7-30-69, Guitar: FZ * Piano, Tack Piano, Organ, Sax: Ian Underwood * Bass: Max Bennett * Drums: Paul Humphrey

1. Dame Margret’s Son To Be A Bride (Remake) 3:54
Eventually utilized for "Lemme Take You To The Beach" on "Studio Tan" in 1978 (c)1978

Because of this song getting repurposed later, original tracks were wiped by FZ in favor of new ones. All that's left is the original bass and drums.

2. Son Of Mr. Green Genes (Take 1) (c)1969 (p)2019 8:16
3. Son Of Mr. Green Genes (Master Take) 10:47
4. Big Legs (Unedited Master Take) 32:42
Released in edited form as "The Gumbo Variations" on "Hot Rats" in 1969 (c)1969

5. It Must Be a Camel (Percussion Tracks) 1:48
Percussion overdubs recorded at Sunset Sound Studios, August 1969

6. Arabesque (Guitar OD Mix) 6:57
Guitar Overdubs recorded at Sunset Sound Studios, August 1969
Released in edited form as “Toads Of The Short Forest” on "Weasels Ripped My Flesh" in 1970 (c)1970

7. Transition (Full Version) 6:22
Guitar Overdubs recorded at Sunset Sound Studios, August 1969
Released in edited form as “Twenty Small Cigars” on "Chunga’s Revenge" in 1970. (c)1970

8. Piano Music (Section 3 - OD Version) 5:41
Overdubs recorded at TTG Studios, 7-21-69
Contains the theme from “Peaches En Regalia” (c)1969, and the Master Take of “Aybe Sea” released on "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" in 1969. (c)1969

Disc 5

From The Vault - Part 1, Hot Rats, 1987 Digital Re-Mix (c)(p)1987
Re-Mixed from the original multi-track masters with added material from the original sessions
Engineer: Bob Stone
Facility: Utillity Muffin Research Kitchen

1. Peaches En Regalia 3:39
2. Willie The Pimp 9:17
3. Son Of Mr. Green Genes 9:00
4. Little Umbrellas 3:04
5. The Gumbo Variations 16:57
6. It Must Be A Camel 5:15
7. The Origin Of Hot Rats :35
1987- FZ with Peter Occhiogrosso

Source: Cassette

8. Hot Rats Vintage Promotion Ad #1 1:02
Source: Vinyl

9. Peaches En Regalia (Mono Single Master) 3:32
1969 Mono Mix
Source: 1/4" Analog Tape

10. Hot Rats Vintage Promotion Ad #2 1:01
Source: Vinyl

11. Little Umbrellas (1969 Mono Single Master) 3:05
Source: 1/4" Analog Tape

12. Lil' Clanton Shuffle (1972 Whitney Studios Mix) 12:42
Studio: Whitney Studios
Mixed by FZ with Barry Keene
Source: 1/4" Analog Tape

Disc 6

From The Vault - Part 2

1. Little Umbrellas (Cucamonga Version) 2:00
Source: Acetate
Recorded at Studio Z; Cucamonga, CA circa 1961-1964
FZ: Guitar * Musicians: Undocumented

2. Little Umbrellas (1969 Mix Outtake) 3:10
Source: 1/4" Analog Tape

3. It Must Be A Camel (1969 Mix Outtake) 5:23
Source: 1/4" Analog Tape

4. Son Of Mr. Green Genes (1969 Mix Outtake) 10:39
Source: 1/4" Analog Tape

5. More Of The Story Of Willie The Pimp 1:24
Voices: FZ, Annie Zannus and Cynthia Dobson
Source: 1/4" Analog Tape

6. Willie The Pimp (Vocal Tracks) 2:07
Voice: Captain Beefheart

7-29-69 TTG Studios; Hollywood, CA

7. Willie The Pimp (1969 Quick Mix) 14:29
Studio: T.T.G. Studios, Hollywood, CA
Source: 1/4" Analog Tape

8. Dame Margret's Son To Be A Bride (1969 Quick Mix) 3:46
Studio: T.T.G. Studios, Hollywood, CA

Source: 1/4" Analog Tape

9.Hot Rats Vintage Promotion Ad #3 :52
Source: Vinyl

10. Bognor Regis (1970 Record Plant Mix) 8:11
Studio: Record Plant, Los Angeles CA 1970
Engineers: FZ, Stan Agol
Source: 1/4" Analog Tape

11. Peaches En Regalia (1969 Rhythm Track Mix) 4:24
Source: 1/4" Analog Tape

12. Son Of Mr. Green Genes (1969 Rhythm Track Mix) 10:40
Source: 1/4" Analog Tape

13. Little Umbrellas (1969 Rhythm Track Mix) 3:11
Source: 1/4" Analog Tape

14. Arabesque (Guitar Tracks) 6:57
Recorded at Sunset Sound Studios, August 1969

15. Hot Rats Vintage Promotion Ad #4 :59
Source: Vinyl