When a Zappa fan introduces a newbie to Frank, they know they have a few different options. Whoever had you do this one knew exactly what they were doing. There are no accidents in Zappa.
Back when this song was released the 12 year old me loved it, but being Swedish my English skills weren't good enough yet to understand all the lyrics. And I also was way too innocent, lol! Luckily my parents didn't understand English language, otherwise they probably had stopped me from listening to this record.
@@UnsoberIdiot Yeah, not really, plenty were, but they were the religious right, the "moral majority", and parts of the radical left. Now the people who took up that mantle of woke retardation are the social leftists and moral crusaders on behalf of sexual spastics and race reductionists everywhere.
Finally, after Sincerely K.S.O. did it people are starting to realize it's ok to suggest the fucked up junk. I make people react to that one every chance I get in real life.
According to Frank Zappa, this sing is about an interviewer he encountered in his hotel room in 1977. Apparently the Engishman was asking Frank about his stance on feminism and using derogatory words to impress the female companions he brought with him. This song is an assumption of the interviewers sleazy character in Frank's mind.
@@shanemullen8052 Let's be honest, Frank doesn't go out of his way to be understood lol. The work is worth it, but you really have to do some digging to get there.
@@shanemullen8052 Right? They can't think past their nose, much less understand the virtuosity of Zappa. Anyone that ever seen him play live would know. He also played every instrument in all his music and taught the band how he wants it played. Listen to Terry Bozzio, thats hre he got started... along with many great performers.
Thank you, Frank Zappa. He fought for freedom of speech. He fought for freedom of speech when he went before Congress. As George Carlin said, if you do not like it, turn it off or change the station. Frank Zappa was commenting on the music and radio industry with the song Bobby Brown Goes Down. As you can tell, he did not like many of the people who worked in the music industry.
@@jaytotheroq Unfortunately, their message has mostly fallen on deaf ears when it comes to those who control the industry, and many consumers too. Zappa said that the path of music has been dictated by those who think they know better than everyone else, rather than taking chances on new and innovative stuff.
Although humour is present in much of Zappas music, this isn’t really a joke-song, it’s more of a dis-track, against unnamed individuals. Eg, with the “rape” thing he is calling out certain creeps.
Yep, we actually had a bit of freedom of speech left back then. Somewhere since then we forgot that we don't have the right to not be offended. Being offended is a choice one makes.
Her facial expressions are hillarious, also later in the song. That's what I call a reaction video. You don't have to wonder if its authentic or played, this is top notch :D
No, he is no Legend. Legends are parties we are not sure actually existed. We know he was here and gifted us with his insight. There must be a better term than legend........
My dad loved Frank Zappa as well. The think is that Czechoslovakia in deep communism, he didnt know a single word English, and never got learned what the lyrics are ...
Yeah, a lot of people wouldn't even want to comment on this track, especially nowadays. That being said, this track isn't really about the musicality but the humor. I don't know the full story, but I always assumed this Bobby Brown character was some kinda' pent-up, spoiled rich conservative type who was a real freak in his personal life.
Bobby Brown is the story of an A and R executive who use to brag to Frank and the band about his experiences. These are Bobby's experiences done tongue in cheek but it's about a real guy.
He was singing about entitled athletes sexually assaulting female students, he wasn't condoning it and he was decades ahead of any major outcry about these assaults. Geez, get a clue. >maybe he's doing it to be ironic." Uh yeah, no kidding.
Fell in love with this as a teenager in the 70s. I am amazed I still know all the words. Provocative, and yes, ironic as hell. Also, predates Weird Al.
Funny thing, back in high school in 1981 or so, my girlfriend at the time went on a trip to Germany. At a party with some German students someone put this on and they started dancing to it. Apparently, this song clocked in at #4 on the German charts and the single sold 250,000 copies. What she figured out is that the words didn't really register with them. She brought the single back with her and that was my introduction to Frank Zappa.
Hilarious reaction. I knew that was coming, I’ve known that song since it first came out. Frank Zappa was one of the true American champions of free speech. He was among the leaders of the fight to preserve the First Amendment against the idiocy of Vice President Al Gore’s wife Tipper, who probably did as much to destroy the Constitution as any other living American.
Frank Zappa John Denver and Dee Snider testified before Congress when they were debating on if there should be a rating system on published music. Those testimony are available on the tube. Frank showed up in a tailored three piece suit with styled hair . Appearances make an impression. John Denver showed up in what we would call today as business casual and apologised for his appearance before testimony. Dee snide essentially showed up with stage makeup and dress. Dee Snider is the singer for twisted sister. Ripped jeans, hair past the shoulder length , makeup,. And a completely foul mouth. He read a statement that immediately slighted the wife of one of the interviewers. Tipper Gore the wife of Albert Gore junior. It is interesting to see how the senators and congressmen assumed what the testimony would contain. John Denver delivered a very effective statement for why censorship or a rating system is a bad idea. Frank did pretty well on why it was dangerous to allow a wife of a senator to decide what the public is allowed to hear. Interesting to see. You should check it out. Not necessarily a review subject but it effects your income stream regardless.
I grew up listening to this man thanks to my father. Zappa was an abstract musical genius that spent his career making music that mocked all serious performers. It's meant to be offensive, and I enjoyed watching you see through that.
Agreed! I enjoyed seeing that as well! Not only was it meant to be offensive, It was also meant to expose the complete and utter immaturity and hypocrisy of modern society. he said it again and again, "THEY'RE JUST WORDS! "
First, frank was hetro. He was a actor. The message I get is, I’m glad I’m not Bobby brown. Which is the essence of comedy. We’re thankful we’re not that guy.
It's so funny. Great satire. In Sweden this was a big hit! Couples in love danced the last dance at the disco to this. I guess they didn't really get the lyrics. To us that did it was hilarious! 😁
Satire (Noun): the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
Trust me, as a Black Man, Ive seen that look hundreds of times. Back then, I would play Zappa for my ladies. ScribeCash's reactions were moderate. Sistas gave it that stink face look and called him a pervert and freak. Not knowing that this man has written classical compositions that world orchestras begged to perform.
the story I heard about this song was, that he had a bet with someone that he could write a song nasty as it can be and it would still be popular. He won. That the reason for the last line, I guess.
This song fits perfect in the total concept of the "Joe's Garage" album(s). And the concept of Joe's Garage fits perfect in 2020. The central scrutinizers are watching us.
Frank's dad was a military industrial complex worker, as was ALL the music stars from the 60s! They were telling you what they KNEW was coming down the pike, and HERE WE ARE!
“He’s like the offensive version of Weird Al”. Excellent line, I pretty near lost it at that moment. I just had to sub to hear more one lines similar to that. Love your voice to boot.
Please note, when people are talking about "Yellow snow", it's not the 2 min track, but the 11 min suite that's the actual suggestion. You should never play just the first track by itself, that's like watching the first 20 minutes of a movie and then just stop.
@@nickcolameo1141 If they aint black then they're wannabes which is just as bad! Either way both contain abhorrent lyrics and to whine about Zappa when skum like cardi b is out there is a joke
Well, that was a symphony of facial expressions! Frank could also be serious and even lyrical at times, but 'Bobby Brown' is quite the sudden introduction to his music.
I am the 500th "like". I'm not sure I like her reaction, but I want more people to hear Zappa and have their own reaction to it, regardless of how I feel about it.
Unbeatable musicians with the funniest lyrics you'll ever hear in your life. Zappa will twist your mind in a good way (permanently). No room to be politically correct or easily offended. This is legit. Enjoy the ride.
Because of his songs' weirdness, far to many people missed the fact that Zappa was a musical genius and virtuoso, who didn't just write music, but was actually a composer who was able to write the music for every instrument in an orchestra. His guitar playing is often overlooked, but he was an incredible guitarist. Over the years, his band members were some of the most amazing musical talents who would become legends on their own, like Steve Vai, Terry Bozzio, George Duke, Chester Thompson, Vinnie Caliuta, among many others.
Interesting that this generation is discovering Frank. Their reactions are fascinating, some get knee jerk offended while others actually think about what his saying and get that he was first and foremost a social commentator who pointed out inequity. I've yet to see anyone react to "Jewish Princess" though. Now that will be interesting.
So this was what you call a true reaction, the look on your face every time something non-PC came out was hilarious. You missed quite a few of the more subtle jokes, or were just too far in shock to notice😄
It's NOT a joke; don't you realize, that he is mocking a sociopathic Buffoon who is full of himself. My god; young people, don't get dark parody that makes a meaningful and compassionate social point. He is a brilliant moral guy; he would never say this, without it meaning the opposite..get it?! It's called satire. Besides being offensive; how lame would it be, if he actually meant this on a purely comic level.
Obviously folks are screwing with you.. just by picking that song.. so in that tradition.. you should listen to dyna mo hum.. cause ... if you thought this was out there.. you just cracked the door open.. if you wanna really come inside.. grab your tweezers and try it out.
Zappa was a musical genius, from my areas of CA. Loved how he made fun of everything and everyone, was on the news for politics, went to czechoslavakia and got appointed a position, argued against censorship, etc... Thank goodness he left us with his 4 kids and dweezil zappa. Thank you for the content.
Thank you so much for this - you've made my day! 😊 I absolutely loved the absolutely unique Frank Zappa - and yes, he commented on all kinds of stuff and didn't compromise. There is less controversial (particularly nowadays - I think fans just 'got him' in the 70s/80s while mainstream often stayed away) material for you to try. Maybe try Cosmik Debris or Stinkfoot off the Apostrophe album. The torture never stops and Wind up working in a gas station are another 2 of my favourites. One of my favourite lines in a song is his 'I lost control of my body functions on a roller-headed lady's front lawn' (from Wonderful wino). I miss Frank, definitely a genius and a mean old guitarist and composer too. love from the uk, stay safe xx
I remember hearing this song in the early 90s and thinking this song was about Whitney Houston's husband.😂Then I've heard it again after my English had improved ...and nearly crashed my car.
Really enjoyed your reactions @scribecash !!! Like when we first heard for ourselves, for instance, Montana from Overnight Sensation in the uptight mass media of the 70's!
For your info: The song Frank wrote about the typical yuppie douchbag type. And he name him Bobby Brown. It is inot from a personal perspective as you are used to from Hip Hop and shit...
May I remind you that Zappa had to actually fight against censorship from republican christians, so the idea that people didnt get offended in the past is just a lie, they used to get way more offended, over the stupidest things.
I remember this song very well. German stations played Bobby Brown over and over again. Either they did not understand the lyrics, which I doubt, but at least they pretended not to understand them. In the mid 80`s I had a guy from Oakland (a well known drummer - I won´t give his name though) as guest in my house. He could not believe what he heard on the radio during breakfast and got really upset. He later thought we had pranked him, but we hadn´t. A later found out that Bobby Brown was frequently aired in most of Europe, and it still is. The most bizarre scene I remember from that song was hearing it emitting from a middle class "dancing school" in which middel class teenagers tried hard to make contact with member of the opposite camp, so to speak. All extremly formal and stiff. I peaked through the window and watche dthem dance "foxtrott" to Bobby Brown. I was their age (around 15) but my english was much better, and hey - not much language skill needed to make a save guess what most of the lyrics meant. ;-) Just imagine German teenagers with a stick up their spine dancing cheek to cheek to "Thanks to Freddie, I'm a sexual spastic" :-D That was the time when we looked up to you guys in the US. The time when you had critical srtists like Zappa and Carlin and the like. What has happened since? Hey there, people, I'm Bobby Brown They say I'm the cutest boy in town My car is fast, my teeth are shiny I tell all the girls they can kiss my heine Here I am at a famous school I dressin' sharp and I'm acting cool I've got a cheerleader here Wants to help with my paper Let her do all the work And maybe later I'll rape her Oh God, I am the American dream I do not think I'm too extreme And I'm a handsome son of a bitch I'm gonna get a good job and be real rich (Get a good, get a good, get a good, get a good job) Women's liberation Came creepin' all across the nation I tell you, people, I was not ready When I fucked this dyke by the name of Freddie She made a little speech then Oh, she tried to make me say when She had my balls in a vice but she left the dick I guess it's still hooked on but now it shoots too quick Oh God, I am the American dream But now I smell like Vaseline And I'm a miserable son of a bitch Am I a boy or a lady, I don't know which (I wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder) So I went out and bought me a leisure suit I jingle my change but I'm still kinda cute Got a job doing radio promo And none of the jocks can even tell I'm a homo Eventually me and a friend Sorta drifted along into S&M I can take about an hour on the tower of power As long as I get a little golden shower Oh God, I am the American dream With a spindle up my butt 'til it makes me scream And I'll do anything to get ahead I lay awake nights, sayin', "thank you, Fred" Oh God, Oh God, I'm so fantastic Thanks to Freddie, I'm a sexual spastic And my name is Bobby Brown Watch me now, I'm goin' down And my name is Bobby Brown Watch me now, I'm goin' down And my name is Bobby Brown Watch me now, I'm going down Yeah, I knew you'd be surprised
"Who in they right mind put that in a song?" answer: Frank Zappa.
Yep
and tons of rap artists...
Their
@@MJacksonXenos irony ..you cow...
I miss Frank
When a Zappa fan introduces a newbie to Frank, they know they have a few different options.
Whoever had you do this one knew exactly what they were doing. There are no accidents in Zappa.
And Bobby Brown Goes Down is a pretty heavy introduction to Zappa, lol.
And zappa was a shit clown
could be worse, could have been Jewish Princess....
The truth is what it is! Frank Zappa put this out to warn people of a deranged jerk who lived a degenerate life in public.
I like dinah moe humm as an introduction lol
Lol, imagine how many people weren't ready for it back in 1979
in '79 people knew what satire was... only in 2020 are people this retarded.
Back when this song was released the 12 year old me loved it, but being Swedish my English skills weren't good enough yet to understand all the lyrics.
And I also was way too innocent, lol!
Luckily my parents didn't understand English language, otherwise they probably had stopped me from listening to this record.
@@ketse9251 He got banned from almost every radio station in the USA when this first came out.
People back then weren't pussies.
@@UnsoberIdiot Yeah, not really, plenty were, but they were the religious right, the "moral majority", and parts of the radical left. Now the people who took up that mantle of woke retardation are the social leftists and moral crusaders on behalf of sexual spastics and race reductionists everywhere.
Oh my god wait until she hears Dinah Mo Hum...
LOL! ua-cam.com/video/6lPYjWntLN8/v-deo.html
Exactly what I was thinking. WARN her first.
@@danieljodrey751 No don't warn her, she's a big girl she can handle it
Sy borg, please
Finally, after Sincerely K.S.O. did it people are starting to realize it's ok to suggest the fucked up junk. I make people react to that one every chance I get in real life.
According to Frank Zappa, this sing is about an interviewer he encountered in his hotel room in 1977. Apparently the Engishman was asking Frank about his stance on feminism and using derogatory words to impress the female companions he brought with him. This song is an assumption of the interviewers sleazy character in Frank's mind.
He was always targeting sleazy, shit-ass men with his satire. Even when it's gross, his targets were still well chosen.
@@bradenschecter5217 and the others in this thread can't understand it 40 years later...
@@shanemullen8052 Let's be honest, Frank doesn't go out of his way to be understood lol. The work is worth it, but you really have to do some digging to get there.
@@bradenschecter5217 The actual truth about Frank......finally. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@@shanemullen8052 Right?
They can't think past their nose, much less understand the virtuosity of Zappa. Anyone that ever seen him play live would know. He also played every instrument in all his music and taught the band how he wants it played. Listen to Terry Bozzio, thats hre he got started... along with many great performers.
Zappa was Weird Al's favorite performer. Obviously, Al took the the safer route!🤣
Musically you cannot compare the two Frank Zappa was a real musician.
Al does comedy. Frank was a political and social satirist.
Makes a lot of sense
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@@aberamagold7509 no one compared anyone. Only u
“Who would put that in a song?”
The person who literally caused your favorite artists to exist.
And the man who discovered Alice Cooper. All Hail Zappa!
Thank you, Frank Zappa. He fought for freedom of speech. He fought for freedom of speech when he went before Congress.
As George Carlin said, if you do not like it, turn it off or change the station.
Frank Zappa was commenting on the music and radio industry with the song Bobby Brown Goes Down. As you can tell, he did not like many of the people who worked in the music industry.
Yup Frank Zappa and Dee Snider from Twisted Sister liberated and paved the way for basically all the popular music today...
@@jaytotheroq John Denver was there too ✌️
@@jaytotheroq Unfortunately, their message has mostly fallen on deaf ears when it comes to those who control the industry, and many consumers too.
Zappa said that the path of music has been dictated by those who think they know better than everyone else, rather than taking chances on new and innovative stuff.
Zappa was garbage
@@marlon-jl4ge qué pena das
I once put Joe’s Garage album on for my Mum and Dad to listen. Mum was so shocked by Frank Zappa but Dad almost wet himself laughing 😂
"don't fool yourself, girl..."
Although humour is present in much of Zappas music, this isn’t really a joke-song, it’s more of a dis-track, against unnamed individuals. Eg, with the “rape” thing he is calling out certain creeps.
oh yeah, the first few lines, a spot light on a certain class of self entitled Ivy League students.
@@theccpisaparasite8813 this goes so far beyond the Ivy League.......
Zappa was filth
Exactly. Bobby is a character, an arrogant, sleazy jerkass who doesn't even really know who he is.
You have no idea of how nasty this rabbit hole is. Watching your reaction to this was priceless.
He IS being ironic. Plus, political correctness was not a thing when that album was made.
Yep, we actually had a bit of freedom of speech left back then. Somewhere since then we forgot that we don't have the right to not be offended. Being offended is a choice one makes.
It's not even about political correctness, it's about having balls to laugh at the expense of those who are privileged.
if you need to explain that to them, you are pissing into the wind.
@@ketse9251 And for the love of God, never whistle whilst attempting such a feat.
@@vernervonbraun7505 dude creepy.. . im sitting here learning to play Love Of God.. also i thought Werner started with a W?
He's revealing the truth about the music business, 40 years before the #MeToo movement, because he HATED music executives and the business end.
The look on her face at around 1:16. The song just scoots right along as she processes the information.. LOL!
Her facial expressions are hillarious, also later in the song.
That's what I call a reaction video. You don't have to wonder if its authentic or played, this is top notch :D
My dad loved Zappa and weird al. I’m grateful I wasn’t raised by snowflakes. Zappa is a legend
weird al is in the wrong sentence here
No, he is no Legend. Legends are parties we are not sure actually existed. We know he was here and gifted us with his insight. There must be a better term than legend........
@@patrickhayes3099 common pedant...relax webster.....Patrick Hays is SO GAY...he's so gay.. he likes it that way ...he's so gaayaya
Zappa was garbage
My dad loved Frank Zappa as well. The think is that Czechoslovakia in deep communism, he didnt know a single word English, and never got learned what the lyrics are ...
“The mind is like an umbrella; it only works when it’s open.” -Frank Zappa
Parachute
68 year old memory strikes again; but I stand by my quote!😇💙
@@wyattgreene “The mind is like an umbrella; it is most useful when open.”- Walter Gropius
It's a two way street with ZAPPA. I've been on his side of it for 48 yrs . Glad you like the neighbourhood. Peace.
Yeah, a lot of people wouldn't even want to comment on this track, especially nowadays. That being said, this track isn't really about the musicality but the humor. I don't know the full story, but I always assumed this Bobby Brown character was some kinda' pent-up, spoiled rich conservative type who was a real freak in his personal life.
Bobby Brown is the story of an A and R executive who use to brag to Frank and the band about his experiences. These are Bobby's experiences done tongue in cheek but it's about a real guy.
He was singing about entitled athletes sexually assaulting female students, he wasn't condoning it and he was decades ahead of any major outcry about these assaults. Geez, get a clue. >maybe he's doing it to be ironic." Uh yeah, no kidding.
Fell in love with this as a teenager in the 70s. I am amazed I still know all the words. Provocative, and yes, ironic as hell. Also, predates Weird Al.
I truly think the definition of WTF is Frank Zappa.
Love Zappa... when my mom heard some of his songs she was horrified 😂😂😂
So was mine 😊
@@jamesmcmullen7329 Dinah mo hum? 😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
My very unimportent meaning: I Love you! Your Outraged, your Empathy, and your Hidden Love!
this girls face is priceless
Funny thing, back in high school in 1981 or so, my girlfriend at the time went on a trip to Germany. At a party with some German students someone put this on and they started dancing to it. Apparently, this song clocked in at #4 on the German charts and the single sold 250,000 copies. What she figured out is that the words didn't really register with them. She brought the single back with her and that was my introduction to Frank Zappa.
well Zappa was a household name since he burned down a gambling house in Switzerland...
Her facial expressions? Priceless 😆 🤣
That organ player is George Duke!
[3:35] Lol. That look one gets when one realizes one has been pranked by a _masterful_ prankster (with an incredible sense of music)...
Hilarious reaction. I knew that was coming, I’ve known that song since it first came out.
Frank Zappa was one of the true American champions of free speech. He was among the leaders of the fight to preserve the First Amendment against the idiocy of Vice President Al Gore’s wife Tipper, who probably did as much to destroy the Constitution as any other living American.
"Who in they right mind put that in a song?"
Last part of song:
[guy giggling] ".....I don't know, you'd be surprised!..."
Larry 's not with us anymore!! 😊
Frank Zappa John Denver and Dee Snider testified before Congress when they were debating on if there should be a rating system on published music. Those testimony are available on the tube. Frank showed up in a tailored three piece suit with styled hair . Appearances make an impression. John Denver showed up in what we would call today as business casual and apologised for his appearance before testimony. Dee snide essentially showed up with stage makeup and dress. Dee Snider is the singer for twisted sister. Ripped jeans, hair past the shoulder length , makeup,. And a completely foul mouth. He read a statement that immediately slighted the wife of one of the interviewers. Tipper Gore the wife of Albert Gore junior. It is interesting to see how the senators and congressmen assumed what the testimony would contain. John Denver delivered a very effective statement for why censorship or a rating system is a bad idea. Frank did pretty well on why it was dangerous to allow a wife of a senator to decide what the public is allowed to hear. Interesting to see. You should check it out. Not necessarily a review subject but it effects your income stream regardless.
HAHAHAHA. You're right, it's not a joke. Frank doesn't joke, he merely holds a mirror up to society. Hell, we elected Bobby Brown to be president..
Remember, the Electoral College elected him. I had nothing to do with it.
I grew up listening to this man thanks to my father. Zappa was an abstract musical genius that spent his career making music that mocked all serious performers. It's meant to be offensive, and I enjoyed watching you see through that.
Agreed! I enjoyed seeing that as well! Not only was it meant to be offensive, It was also meant to expose the complete and utter immaturity and hypocrisy of modern society. he said it again and again, "THEY'RE JUST WORDS! "
He was a genius musically, and lyrically he was also, but he sang from other people's point of view. Randy Newman does the same thing.
First, frank was hetro. He was a actor. The message I get is, I’m glad I’m not Bobby brown. Which is the essence of comedy. We’re thankful we’re not that guy.
The last thing you want to do is take Frank TOO seriously.. The guy is from Saudi Arabia for god's sake.
It's so funny. Great satire. In Sweden this was a big hit! Couples in love danced the last dance at the disco to this. I guess they didn't really get the lyrics. To us that did it was hilarious! 😁
Huge hit in Germany too
Ha! Yes in France aussi! So fucking funny when it's played at like weddings because it's got a good melody. LoL. I miss Frank.
Frank Zappa + No Filter + No Drugs + No Wasting Life + live life at all cost = Owning it.
Gotta love a snow flakes reaction to old school
that made me laugh out loud
Zappa was garbage
No sense of humor
Zappas shit music without sense sucked 🤣 🤣 🤣
@@kosta60And you?
Satire (Noun): the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
Trust me, as a Black Man, Ive seen that look hundreds of times. Back then, I would play Zappa for my ladies. ScribeCash's reactions were moderate. Sistas gave it that stink face look and called him a pervert and freak. Not knowing that this man has written classical compositions that world orchestras begged to perform.
Fun fact: One of his albums got a parental advisory sticker. The kicker? It was an instrumental album.
Jazz From Hell!
Frank Zappa was a Musical Genius....this entire album is off the charts....still have original vinyl.....
the story I heard about this song was, that he had a bet with someone that he could write a song nasty as it can be and it would still be popular. He won. That the reason for the last line, I guess.
This song was hugely popular in Europe. It's still the ONE song radio stations still play ... too funny.
@@TommiBrem I know, I am from Europe. ;-) Germany.
This song fits perfect in the total concept of the "Joe's Garage" album(s).
And the concept of Joe's Garage fits perfect in 2020.
The central scrutinizers are watching us.
Frank's dad was a military industrial complex worker, as was ALL the music stars from the 60s! They were telling you what they KNEW was coming down the pike, and HERE WE ARE!
The man was a genius 😂
Please research the meaning behind the song and why it was written. This will throw a whole different light on it .... Thank you
Super popular in Norway in the 80s until we started to understand English 🤣
I got some good belly laughs watching you react
COLLEGE STUDENTS BACK THEN WOULD USE, MEETING UP TO STUDY OR HOMEWORK AS CODE WORDS TO GETTING LAID. THAT'S ALL. NO VIOLENCE.
“He’s like the offensive version of Weird Al”. Excellent line, I pretty near lost it at that moment. I just had to sub to hear more one lines similar to that. Love your voice to boot.
Please note, when people are talking about "Yellow snow", it's not the 2 min track, but the 11 min suite that's the actual suggestion. You should never play just the first track by itself, that's like watching the first 20 minutes of a movie and then just stop.
Cries about Zappa lyrics and likely worships every rapper in the hemisphere
Care to be more racist, jagoff?
The only racist comment is the one assuming all rappers are black. Rap is the most misogynistic genre in history.
@@nickcolameo1141
If they aint black then they're wannabes which is just as bad!
Either way both contain abhorrent lyrics and to whine about Zappa when skum like cardi b is out there is a joke
I've owned Sheik Yerbouti since 1981, great album. Politically Correct wasn't even a concept. Check out the whole album.
Well, that was a symphony of facial expressions! Frank could also be serious and even lyrical at times, but 'Bobby Brown' is quite the sudden introduction to his music.
Yes, you heard right.....That's why Frank Zappa never really made it to the popularity of so many rock bands, in the 70's and ever..
nor did he wish to
This song is 40 years old and is totally sarcastic; learn about Zappa
I am the 500th "like".
I'm not sure I like her reaction, but I want more people to hear Zappa and have their own reaction to it, regardless of how I feel about it.
Unbeatable musicians with the funniest lyrics you'll ever hear in your life. Zappa will twist your mind in a good way (permanently). No room to be politically correct or easily offended. This is legit. Enjoy the ride.
i just clicked in the video and hit 10 seconds before the "later i rape here" part...started to smile long before it hits here face.
Yup....old Frank had a foul mouth outside of this song, and you could always expect something weird from him, too. Still, he was a creative genius.
Because of his songs' weirdness, far to many people missed the fact that Zappa was a musical genius and virtuoso, who didn't just write music, but was actually a composer who was able to write the music for every instrument in an orchestra. His guitar playing is often overlooked, but he was an incredible guitarist. Over the years, his band members were some of the most amazing musical talents who would become legends on their own, like Steve Vai, Terry Bozzio, George Duke, Chester Thompson, Vinnie Caliuta, among many others.
He was a composer, first and foremost. Awesome guitarist and lyricist. Great front man.
Bobby Brown was a critic who sabled down Zappa, so Zappa wrote this song as a "thank you"
Your face was priceless... ~lol~ I've seen Frank over 50 times live and there are many other songs I'd like to see you react too ~lol~
"Golden shower" LOL
Interesting that this generation is discovering Frank. Their reactions are fascinating, some get knee jerk offended while others actually think about what his saying and get that he was first and foremost a social commentator who pointed out inequity. I've yet to see anyone react to "Jewish Princess" though. Now that will be interesting.
I think it’s more about exposing ppl that actually are like this living double lives & come from entitlement
So this was what you call a true reaction, the look on your face every time something non-PC came out was hilarious. You missed quite a few of the more subtle jokes, or were just too far in shock to notice😄
con esa sudadera ya lo dice todo...
It's NOT a joke; don't you realize, that he is mocking a sociopathic Buffoon who is full of himself.
My god; young people, don't get dark parody that makes a meaningful and compassionate social point.
He is a brilliant moral guy; he would never say this, without it meaning the opposite..get it?!
It's called satire. Besides being offensive; how lame would it be, if he actually meant this on a purely comic level.
Nobody else combined having a sick sense of humor and being a musical genius like Frank
Laddy gaga bought his house. Shes selling it now
Bobby Brown's?
Lol!! Welcome to the party!
This is what freedom sounds like🇺🇸
God bless Frank Zappa❤
Obviously folks are screwing with you.. just by picking that song.. so in that tradition.. you should listen to dyna mo hum.. cause ... if you thought this was out there.. you just cracked the door open.. if you wanna really come inside.. grab your tweezers and try it out.
Zappa was a musical genius, from my areas of CA. Loved how he made fun of everything and everyone, was on the news for politics, went to czechoslavakia and got appointed a position, argued against censorship, etc... Thank goodness he left us with his 4 kids and dweezil zappa. Thank you for the content.
Thank you so much for this - you've made my day! 😊 I absolutely loved the absolutely unique Frank Zappa - and yes, he commented on all kinds of stuff and didn't compromise. There is less controversial (particularly nowadays - I think fans just 'got him' in the 70s/80s while mainstream often stayed away) material for you to try. Maybe try Cosmik Debris or Stinkfoot off the Apostrophe album. The torture never stops and Wind up working in a gas station are another 2 of my favourites. One of my favourite lines in a song is his 'I lost control of my body functions
on a roller-headed lady's front lawn' (from Wonderful wino). I miss Frank, definitely a genius and a mean old guitarist and composer too. love from the uk, stay safe xx
Watching your face was priceless. Seriously, the innocence encountering Frank for the first time - I felt like giving you a hug.
Frank and Weird Al are both social critics in a very different register.
One of the greatest musical geniuses in history.
"the offensive version of Weird Al"
I love that description!
Werid Al is just less talented more safe frank zappa
Frank like George and Richard poked fun at our society.
It's sad to see people here giving you shit for this reaction. You clearly got it. No-one gets a joke during the set up, you need the punchline.
I remember hearing this song in the early 90s and thinking this song was about Whitney Houston's husband.😂Then I've heard it again after my English had improved ...and nearly crashed my car.
Really enjoyed your reactions @scribecash !!! Like when we first heard for ourselves, for instance, Montana from Overnight Sensation in the uptight mass media of the 70's!
She literally drank an entire bottle of water… 😆😂😅😂🤣 Welcome the the satirical and musical genius of Frank Zappa. 😎🙌
Your initial reaction to this song is simplyy priceless
This song is a satire on the mindset of a particular group of nasty individuals. Frank was a master of satire.
Who would put that in a song, i unno such things were/quite prevalent in hiphop...
For your info: The song Frank wrote about the typical yuppie douchbag type. And he name him Bobby Brown. It is inot from a personal perspective as you are used to from Hip Hop and shit...
More Zappa? Absolutely! Maybe try something like Montana or Inca Roads next.
People used to not be offended by EVERYTHING. It’s ok to laugh. It actually feels good
May I remind you that Zappa had to actually fight against censorship from republican christians, so the idea that people didnt get offended in the past is just a lie, they used to get way more offended, over the stupidest things.
I remember this song very well. German stations played Bobby Brown over and over again. Either they did not understand the lyrics, which I doubt, but at least they pretended not to understand them. In the mid 80`s I had a guy from Oakland (a well known drummer - I won´t give his name though) as guest in my house. He could not believe what he heard on the radio during breakfast and got really upset. He later thought we had pranked him, but we hadn´t. A later found out that Bobby Brown was frequently aired in most of Europe, and it still is. The most bizarre scene I remember from that song was hearing it emitting from a middle class "dancing school" in which middel class teenagers tried hard to make contact with member of the opposite camp, so to speak. All extremly formal and stiff. I peaked through the window and watche dthem dance "foxtrott" to Bobby Brown. I was their age (around 15) but my english was much better, and hey - not much language skill needed to make a save guess what most of the lyrics meant. ;-) Just imagine German teenagers with a stick up their spine dancing cheek to cheek to "Thanks to Freddie, I'm a sexual spastic" :-D
That was the time when we looked up to you guys in the US. The time when you had critical srtists like Zappa and Carlin and the like. What has happened since?
Hey there, people, I'm Bobby Brown
They say I'm the cutest boy in town
My car is fast, my teeth are shiny
I tell all the girls they can kiss my heine
Here I am at a famous school
I dressin' sharp and I'm acting cool
I've got a cheerleader here
Wants to help with my paper
Let her do all the work
And maybe later I'll rape her
Oh God, I am the American dream
I do not think I'm too extreme
And I'm a handsome son of a bitch
I'm gonna get a good job and be real rich
(Get a good, get a good, get a good, get a good job)
Women's liberation
Came creepin' all across the nation
I tell you, people, I was not ready
When I fucked this dyke by the name of Freddie
She made a little speech then
Oh, she tried to make me say when
She had my balls in a vice but she left the dick
I guess it's still hooked on but now it shoots too quick
Oh God, I am the American dream
But now I smell like Vaseline
And I'm a miserable son of a bitch
Am I a boy or a lady, I don't know which
(I wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder)
So I went out and bought me a leisure suit
I jingle my change but I'm still kinda cute
Got a job doing radio promo
And none of the jocks can even tell I'm a homo
Eventually me and a friend
Sorta drifted along into S&M
I can take about an hour on the tower of power
As long as I get a little golden shower
Oh God, I am the American dream
With a spindle up my butt 'til it makes me scream
And I'll do anything to get ahead
I lay awake nights, sayin', "thank you, Fred"
Oh God, Oh God, I'm so fantastic
Thanks to Freddie, I'm a sexual spastic
And my name is Bobby Brown
Watch me now, I'm goin' down
And my name is Bobby Brown
Watch me now, I'm goin' down
And my name is Bobby Brown
Watch me now, I'm going down
Yeah, I knew you'd be surprised
Social commentary according to Zappa. 🤣
Zappa was a brilliant musician. But his lyrics were over the top.
I don't know much about dancing that's why I wrote this song....
This is the best reaction I've ever seen!
wow, you really jumped into the deep end of that pool! I hope you had your floaties on!
Oh, you've just broken the ice! You must continue!
Try Camarillo Brillo or I'm the Slime. ☻☺
I totally agree.......is that a real poncho?
@@CharCanuck14 or is that a Mexican poncho ?