Just Another Band from L.A.

Just Another Band from L.A.

Just Another Band from L.A.

Just Another Band from L.A.

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Overview

Just Another Band From L.A. was recorded live at the Pauley Pavillion, UCLA (Los Angeles), on August 7, 1971. Released in early 1972, it is the last album to document the Mothers of Invention lineup that included singers Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan (aka Flo & Eddie). (The other bandmembers on this particular recording are: Ian Underwood, Aynsley Dunbar, Don Preston, and Jim Pons.) A previous LP, Fillmore East, June 1971, focused on material related to life on the road that had to be dropped from the movie and album 200 Motels. This second live record presents different material, plus two old favorites completely rearranged for this version of the band: "Call Any Vegetable" and "Dog Breath." Side one of the LP was entirely comprised of "Billy the Mountain," a continuous 25-minute story-song. The piece, filled with silly (some would say childish) stage antics and simple rock riffs, foretells "The Adventures of Greggary Peccary" and follows a logic similar to the "Sofa" suite. But the inclusion in its plot of dozens of very space-and-time-specific references (to towns, TV personalities, government officials, and businesses) made it age very quickly. Fans of the Flo & Eddie period will love the improvised storyline developments. Others should approach with caution, even though this one has much better sound quality than Fillmore East, June 1971. ~ Francois Couture

Product Details

Release Date: 07/31/2012
Label: Zappa Records
UPC: 0824302384725
Rank: 55292

Tracks

  1. Billy the Mountain
  2. Call Any Vegetable
  3. Eddie, Are You Kidding?
  4. Magdalena
  5. Dog Breath

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Mothers of Invention   Primary Artist
Frank Zappa   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Frank Zappa & the Mothers   Primary Artist
The Mothers   Primary Artist
Aynsley Dunbar   Drums
Ian Underwood   Wind,Vocals,Keyboards
Howard Kaylan   Vocals
Mark Volman   Vocals
Jim Pons   Bass,Vocals
Don Preston   Keyboards,Mini Moog

Technical Credits

Aynsley Dunbar   Group Member
Ian Underwood   Group Member
Bob Ludwig   Mastering
Frank Zappa   Concept,Composer,Lyricist,Producer,Liner Notes,Group Member,Art Direction
Cal Schenkel   Cover Art
Melanie Starks   Production Manager
Sherm Thompson   Artwork
Joe Travers   Transfers
Howard Kaylan   Composer,Lyricist,Group Member
Mark Volman   Composer,Lyricist,Group Member
Jim Pons   Group Member
Don Preston   Group Member
John Seiter   Composer,Lyricist
Bernard Gardner   Photography
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