| All Artists: Persuasions Title: Frankly a Cappella: The Persuasions Sing Zappa Members Wishing: 7 Total Copies: 0 Label: Earthbeat Original Release Date: 4/4/2000 Release Date: 4/4/2000 Genres: Special Interest, R&B, Rock, Broadway & Vocalists Styles: Soul, Traditional Vocal Pop Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 081227983222, 081227983222 |
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 | Persuasions Frankly a Cappella: The Persuasions Sing Zappa Genres: Special Interest, R&B, Rock, Broadway & Vocalists Frank Zappa dug R&B vocal groups so much that he lovingly parodied them from time to time and even committed a straightforward version of the Channels' "The Closer You Are." Putting his money where his heart was, he ma... more » |
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Amazon.com Frank Zappa dug R&B vocal groups so much that he lovingly parodied them from time to time and even committed a straightforward version of the Channels' "The Closer You Are." Putting his money where his heart was, he made the Brooklyn-bred a cappella outfit the Persuasions one of the first signings to his Bizarre label in the late '60s. They playfully and seriously return the favor with Frankly A Cappella; after all, when you've transformed "On Top of Spaghetti" into a soul classic, how hard can it be to smooth out "Lumpy Gravy"? The bom-bom-boms of "Electric Aunt Jemima" are a natural for these street-corner symphonists, but they cover a lot of Zappa's broad musical map. A flicker of rage underlies the hilariously irreligious "The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing," the post-civil-rights comment of "You Are What You Is," and the teen-woe tale "My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama." But Zappa might have been most proud of what the Persuasions do with "Love of My Life"; here, they come within striking distance of providing him with his very own "The Closer You Are." --Rickey Wright Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsA Great Sing-Along, One of the Best FZ Tribute Recordings Sir Charles Panther | Alexandria, Virginny, USandA | 02/20/2002 (5 out of 5 stars) "Ah, the ultimate irony, the epitome of unintended consequences. I've been trying subtly and very delicately for a few years now to expose my five-year-old daughter to all manner of music, rock, jazz, classical, pop, world, and she stuns me with her love of the Persuasions singing Frank Zappa.Such is the lure of this wonderful recording. One of FZ's oldest and most successful proteges, the Persuasions got their start from FZ way back in the 60s. This is their tribute to the man who loved their music and gave them their break.The choice of "Lumpy Gravy" as the introductory track was truly inspired, expertly voiced and arranged (and it's my daughter's favorite, because it has no words). "Love of My Life" is an absolute delight, a doo-wop lullaby. My other favorites are "Tears Began to Fall," "The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing," and "Any Way The Wind Blows." These three tracks are the more wide-open tracks on the album, with broader, sweeping melodies and harmonies, rather than the tight, technical arrangements of many of the other tracks. This is to take nothing away from any of these; this entire CD is an absolute gem, with all of these covers outstanding. Whether you are a hard-core Zappahead or a novice looking for a point of entry, this recording is a superior addition to your collection.I only wish the Persuasions could have been persuaded to record a few more tracks, like "Sofa," "Florentine Pogen," "Son of Orange County," "Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance," or "Uncle Remus." "Peaches En Regalia," now that would've been an a capella challenge like no other." The Mills Brothers with an edge! S. M Marson | Lumberton, NC | 05/04/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "As I write, I am listening to FRANKLY A CAPPELLA: THE PERSUASIONS SING ZAPPA. Listening to it for the first time, I had trouble controlling my laughter. It's a hoot! The idea of hearing a Zappa composition a cappella is beyond the realm of my imagination. After listening to it several times, I stopped laughing and listened intensely. The Persuasions are talented and quite amazing. Their reproduction of musical instruments with the human voice is impressive. Imagine successfully performing "My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama" without a guitar. They are the Mills Brothers with an edge!Although all the 16 tracks are good, I was particularly impressed with their performance of Zappa's classics "Lumpy Gravy," "Electric Aunt Jemima," "You Are What You Is," "Harder Than Your Husband," and, of course, "My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama."Lastly, one needs a quality stereo system for this CD. A listener will not be able to appreciate the slight and stirring nuances of the sound on PC. Zappa fans will thoroughly enjoy this presentation." 5 stars and more! J. Blomberg | PresidioStockade, Ca, USA | 06/12/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "This is a genuine labor of love, and it sounds in every note. A cappella at its most exuberant. As Gail Zappa said about it in an NPR interview it's "real good for ya!" Let the Persuasions lead you in a sing-along-with-Frank."
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