Montana

Frank Zappa

About Montana

"Montana" is a song composed by Frank Zappa for his 1973 LP Over-Nite Sensation. The last track on the album is one of Zappa's most famous and renowned compositions. It features backing vocals by Tina Turner and the Ikettes throughout the entire track, notably on the middle and ending sections.


Year:
1988
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I might be movin' to Montana soon 
Just to raise me up a crop of Dental Floss Raisin' it up 
Waxen it down 
In a little white box 
I can sell uptown 
By myself I wouldn't 
Have no boss, 
But I'd be raisin' my lonely Dental Floss 
Raisin' my lonely Dental Floss 
Well I just might grow me some bees 
But I'd leave the sweet stuff 
For somebody else...
but then, on the other hand 
I'd Keep the wax N' melt it down 
Pluck some Floss N' swish it aroun' 
I'd have me a crop 
An' it'd be on top 

(that's why I'M movin' to Montana) 

Movin' to Montana soon 
Gonna be a Dental Floss tycoon 
(yes I am) 
Movin' to Montana soon 
Gonna be a mennil-toss flykune 
I'm pluckin' the ol' Dennil Floss 
That's growin' on the prairie 
Pluckin' the floss! 
I plucked all day an' all night an' all Afternoon... 
I'm ridin' a small tiny hoss 
(His name is MIGHTY LITTLE)
He's a good hoss 
Even though He's a bit dinky to strap a big saddle or 
Blanket on anyway 
He's a bit dinky to strap a big saddle or 
Blanket on anyway 
Any way I'm pluckin' the ol' Dennil Floss 
Even if you think it is a little silly, folks 
I don't care if you think it's silly, folks 
I don't care if you think it's silly, folks 
I'm gonna find me a horse 
Just about this big
An' ride him all along the border line 
With a Pair of heavy-duty 
Zircon-encrusted tweezers in my hand 
Every other wrangler would say 
I was mighty grand 
By myself I wouldn't 
Have no boss 
But I'd be raisin' my lonely Dental Floss 
Raisin' my lonely Dental Floss
Raisin' my lonely Dental Floss 
Well I might Ride along the border 
With my tweezers gleamin' 
In the moon-lighty night 
And then I'd Get a cuppa cawfee 
N' give my foot a push... 
Just me 'n the pymgy pony 
Over the Dennil Floss Bush 
N' then I might just Jumb back on 
An' ride Like a cowboy 
Into the dawn to Montana 
Movin' to Montana soon 

(Yippy-Ty-O-Ty-Ay) 

Movin' to Montana soon

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Frank Zappa

Frank Vincent Zappa (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American composer, singer-songwriter, guitarist, recording engineer, record producer and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa wrote rock, jazz, orchestral and musique concrète works. He also directed feature-length films and music videos, and designed album covers. Zappa produced almost all of the more than 60 albums he released with the band The Mothers of Invention and as a solo artist. While in his teens, he acquired a taste for 20th-century classical composers such as Edgard Varèse, Igor Stravinsky, and Anton Webern along with 1950s rhythm and blues music. He began writing classical music in high school, while at the same time playing drums in rhythm and blues bands… more »

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Song Analysis
"Montana" is an American popular song in the progressive rock genre, composed by the legendary music artist Frank Zappa.
Album Information
The song features in the album "Over-Nite Sensation," which was released in the year 1973. This album marked a large turning point in Zappa's musical career as it incorporated a more commercial and accessible sound compared to his previous works.
Song Duration
Clocking at approximately six minutes, "Montana" is a fusion of humor, complicated rhythms, instrumental prowess, and Zappa's unique brand of storytelling.
Musical Composition
This song showcases Zappa's gift for narrative and wordplay. It tactfully uses a range of complex time signatures, making it an impressive piece of musical composition.
Band Line-up
"Montana" features notable musicians including Jean-Luc Ponty on violin, George Duke on keyboards, Ruth Underwood on percussion, and Tina Turner and The Ikettes on supporting vocals.
Satirical Lyrics
The song lyrics talk humorously about moving to Montana to grow a crop of dental floss - a typical example of Zappa's whimsical and satirical lyrical style.
Song Popularity
While "Montana" was never released as a single, it remains one of Zappa's most beloved songs by fans and is a classic example of Frank Zappa's irreverent and surrealist songwriting style.
Live Performances
"Montana" was a regular feature during Zappa's live performances. The live version of the song was often extended with a long guitar solo, showcasing Zappa's prowess as an exceptional guitar player.
Technique Highlight
This song highlights Zappa's effective use of the xylophone and his unique approach to guitar solos, often showcasing irregular scales and complex structures that have been seen as a reflection of his interest in 20th-century classical music.
Legacy
"Montana" showcases the way Frank Zappa blurred the lines between rock and jazz music, making it a pioneering work in the fusion genre. It remains a staple in the assessments of Zappa's creative genius.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists over the years, reflecting its lasting impact and influence in the music world. It has been interpreted in many ways across different musical genres.
Unique Title
The choice to name the song "Montana" was unusual and part of Zappa's characteristic style, playing a significant role in earning the song's distinctive status in the history of rock music.

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