Recorded at the Melkweg in Amsterdam on July 25, 2018. Ft. Adam Minkoff and Cian Coey. Go see and support these artists when you can. www.dweezilzap...
Outstanding cover, so thankful Dweezil continues to slay these incredible covers of his dad. That tone is just ridiculous, and the two singers absolutely nail the vocals. Thanks for posting.
I saw (heard) Dweezil play this in Frankfurt a few years back and the audience sang along. It was such a wonderful thing to be sourrounded by hundreds of people who knew the words to "Uncle Remus". Where else could that happen nowadays ? Uncle Remus remains one of Franks best!
@@MegaCarmine12 If you can play Frank’s “Jewish Princess” or Randy Newman’s “Short People”, you can sure as hell play Frank’s "Uncle Remus”! In the stories, Uncle Remus always got the better of the deal simply by being smarter than the other guy. What’s racist about that? Any anyway, the stories derive from tales that southern blacks told each other, like Aesop’s fables, they are instructional.
@@MegaCarmine12 Really? I always thought this was one of Zappa's most anti-racist songs. The idea behind the title, I think, is that it's the only ancestor in pop culture that black people have.
Frank Zappa was a musical genius. And his extensive group of musicians in his band over the years. Dweezil is following in his father's musical footsteps. He shreds that guitar.
I love this song. I've been playing it for weeks now. Funny how Zappa stuff never ages. "Are we moving to slow have you seen us Uncle Remus?" "just keep your nose to the grindstone they say" "will that redeem us Uncle Remus? "I can't wait til my fro is full grown - I'll just throw my do rag at home..." and here I am at work trying to go as fast as I can but apparently, I'm "moving too slow" and all I can hear on an eternal loop is this song - damn Frank. I miss you so. You and me 'we'll take a ride to Beverly Hills, just before dawn...and knock the little jockeys off the rich peoples' lawns and before they get up, we'll be gone' - I still miss you. Thanks Dweezil for keeping it REAL and for keeping his and your legacy alive. Saw you here not a month ago Denver, Colorado land...and as always you are and remain fabulous along with that band of yours.
The stage hand in the background just smiling & singing along. That would’ve totally been me as well if I were that guy. Beautiful song, great performance!
Frank was so unique in that, although HIS instrument of choice was the Guitar, he made songs that HIGHLIGHTED OTHER instruments: Brass, Drumz, Percussion, Bass, Vocals, Synths, the Synclavier, and in this case The Piano (for more study see his "Lather" album). He was/is the "Composer's Composer". Whilst amazing, the Guitar in this song is NOT the featured instrument but instead the "icing on the cake" SQUIRTED upon the Piano so to speak. Amazing Composer. Zappa will LIVE forever in the hearts and minds of Musicians and Fans Worldwide forever. And THANK YOU "Dweeze" for giving NEW audiences the opportunity to experience his body of work.
Not even close to true. Frank might’ve been an amazing composer, but his guitar skills were nothing special. Dweezil does an awesome job replicating his fathers sound, maybe even a more talented guitarist. Frank admits in multiple interviews he wasn’t an amazing guitarist.
Outstanding cover, so thankful Dweezil continues to slay these incredible covers of his dad. That tone is just ridiculous, and the two singers absolutely nail the vocals. Thanks for posting.
One of my all time favorite FZ songs!
Music by George Duke, Lyrics by Frank.
Mine too!
I saw (heard) Dweezil play this in Frankfurt a few years back and the audience sang along. It was such a wonderful thing to be sourrounded by hundreds of people who knew the words to "Uncle Remus". Where else could that happen nowadays ? Uncle Remus remains one of Franks best!
you cant play uncle remus anymore!
@@MegaCarmine12 If you can play Frank’s “Jewish Princess” or Randy Newman’s “Short People”, you can sure as hell play Frank’s "Uncle Remus”! In the stories, Uncle Remus always got the better of the deal simply by being smarter than the other guy. What’s racist about that? Any anyway, the stories derive from tales that southern blacks told each other, like Aesop’s fables, they are instructional.
His music and message lives on!!
@@MegaCarmine12 Really? I always thought this was one of Zappa's most anti-racist songs. The idea behind the title, I think, is that it's the only ancestor in pop culture that black people have.
Frank didn't write the song, he just wrote the lyrics.
His father can be proud of him in the sky...What a chance to have had a father like that...and what a solo \ just great!
Frank Zappa was a musical genius. And his extensive group of musicians in his band over the years. Dweezil is following in his father's musical footsteps. He shreds that guitar.
Uncle Remus is a great song no doubt. Just remarking about the social unrest in the country
I came from Portugal to see this concert.
I hope to see you soon Dweezil
Miss you Frank
I love this song. I've been playing it for weeks now. Funny how Zappa stuff never ages. "Are we moving to slow have you seen us Uncle Remus?" "just keep your nose to the grindstone they say" "will that redeem us Uncle Remus? "I can't wait til my fro is full grown - I'll just throw my do rag at home..." and here I am at work trying to go as fast as I can but apparently, I'm "moving too slow" and all I can hear on an eternal loop is this song - damn Frank. I miss you so. You and me 'we'll take a ride to Beverly Hills, just before dawn...and knock the little jockeys off the rich peoples' lawns and before they get up, we'll be gone' - I still miss you. Thanks Dweezil for keeping it REAL and for keeping his and your legacy alive. Saw you here not a month ago Denver, Colorado land...and as always you are and remain fabulous along with that band of yours.
That male Lead Vocalist look like the Caveman from the GEICO commercials
Dweezil is just killing it…he has really become an amazing musician
Yes excellent performance all around...everyone played and sang perfectly, and Dweezil? Amazing solos!!!
I catch Dweezil every time he comes around… always fantastic
Got fucking floored by that lick at 3:22 and played it at least thirty times
That ending solo was fantastic.
the solo I always wanted!
Oh yesss close my eyes whats going on Frank is back. Great work Master Dweezil !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That singer is actually really good! Close to Frank’s voice
It's his son
His son Dweezil plays guitar on this. The singer is no relation to Frank.
I agree, the singer did a nice job. The only problem is that the original singer was the great George Duke, not Frank.
@@davenatale850George Duke didn’t sing on this track
@@tkmusic6038 you're right, my bad!
The stage hand in the background just smiling & singing along. That would’ve totally been me as well if I were that guy. Beautiful song, great performance!
Just love the intro, so brilliant and ”of course, that is how the harmony should be moving along”😊👍
He's lucky that his last name is Zappa so that he can do this without paying heavy licensing fees.
Like the father so the son 🤘
you cant sing uncle remus anymore
Carmine Ciserano says who?
Adam Minkoff is an awesome musician!
That is just beautiful..
The legend lives! In those halcyon days Zappa concerts were the best of times. If only Frank would shut up and play the guitar. 😅
Yep, i was there. I discovered Frank's music around 1989. Too late to see the master perform. But i guess it won't get any better then this.
Dweez see you again soon
I was there, great show. I got to document half of the Drowning Witch, which i a hard one to play.
I can't wait till my fro is full grown!
Frank was so unique in that, although HIS instrument of choice was the Guitar, he made songs that HIGHLIGHTED OTHER instruments: Brass, Drumz, Percussion, Bass, Vocals, Synths, the Synclavier, and in this case The Piano (for more study see his "Lather" album). He was/is the "Composer's Composer". Whilst amazing, the Guitar in this song is NOT the featured instrument but instead the "icing on the cake" SQUIRTED upon the Piano so to speak. Amazing Composer. Zappa will LIVE forever in the hearts and minds of Musicians and Fans Worldwide forever. And THANK YOU "Dweeze" for giving NEW audiences the opportunity to experience his body of work.
..... Sorry, but Frank was 1 km above......
Not even close to true. Frank might’ve been an amazing composer, but his guitar skills were nothing special. Dweezil does an awesome job replicating his fathers sound, maybe even a more talented guitarist. Frank admits in multiple interviews he wasn’t an amazing guitarist.
@@Rigbysalad 🙅🏼
Female vocalist ruined this one
I hate when cover artists try and do their own thing and it makes the song worse. Stay on que with everyone else.
@HC-sb1ru If only that were true. She was ASS