Call Any Vegetable

I just relistened to Frank Zappa's 1971 album, Live at the Fillmore East, or, Freaks & Motherfu*#@%! for the first time in about 40 years, and marveled again at the visionary talents of this supreme musical weirdo. Of course, Zappa died too young at age 52, and we were deprived of many potential years of his music.

I thought this vegetable song might somewhat counterbalance all the bacon and meat talk on WU.

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Paul, the best thing to balance bacon with is a rare burger on a sesame seed bun with some brazed onions and a pickle.

My home away from home.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 02/17/12 at 11:46 AM

Hey, I'm trying to diet here!

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Posted by Paul on 02/17/12 at 11:58 AM

I live in the land of the Hippy out here in Oregon, and a local favorite is the Gardenburger with bacon and cheese.

Posted by Miles on 02/17/12 at 12:43 PM

I've preferred the Flo & Eddie version of this composition myself.

Who knew that one could yodel the word "rutabaga" and make it sound so melodic?

Posted by KDP on 02/17/12 at 12:46 PM

Very strange that's for sure. Miles, what do they call that sandwich, the vegan whore? Paul, darling, you are perfect just the way you are! 💋

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 02/17/12 at 01:01 PM

I love zappa tunes!!! :coolsmile:

Posted by Tyrusguy on 02/17/12 at 06:08 PM

Hitched, with a real Zappa groupie, to Chicago, to see 200 Motels in its first run; she certainly enhanced an already mind-blowing experience. Honored to have seen FZ live several times, first time as our college homecoming band (really), last time in Chicago with his guest, Sting. An inspiration in so many ways. I miss Frank. Thanks for posting the cut, Paul.

Posted by A Mindful Webworker on 02/17/12 at 07:27 PM

Thanks for the voyage back, Paul. Took me back to a decaying garrett bedroom listening to the 200 Motels album aided by the very comestibles of which FZ so heartily disapproved.

Posted by Harvey on 02/17/12 at 07:55 PM

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