Muffin Man
Frank Zappa
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The muffin man is seated at the table in the laboratory of the utility muffin Research kitchen... reaching for an oversized chrome spoon he gathers an Intimate quantity of dried muffin remnants and brushing his scapular aside Procceds to dump these inside of his shirt... He turns to us and speaks: Some people like cupcakes better. I for one care less for them! Arrogantly twisting the sterile canvas snoot of a fully charged icing Anointment utensil he poots forths a quarter-ounce green rosette (oh ah yuk Yuk... let's try that again...!) he poots forth a quarter-ounce green rosette Near the summit of a dense but radiant muffin of his own design. Later he says: Some people... some people like cupcakes exclusively, while myself, I say There is naught nor ought there be nothing so exalted on the face of god's grey Earth as that prince of foods... the muffin! Girl you thought he was a man But he was a muffin He hung around till you found That he didn't know nuthin' Girl you thought he was a man But he only was a-puffin' No cries is heard in the night As a result of him stuffin' Bruce fowler on trombone, napoleon murphy brock on tenor sax, and lead vocals, Terry bozzio on drums, tom fowler on bass, denny walley on slide, george duke On keyboards, captain beefheart on vocals, and soprano sax, and madness. thank You very much for coming to the concert tonight. hope you enjoyed it. goodnight Austin, texas, where ever you are.
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Written by: Frank Vincent Zappa
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12 facts about this song
Musical Collaboration"Muffin Man" is a collaboration between Captain Beefheart and Frank Zappa, two iconic figures in the experimental rock landscape.
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Album InclusionThe song appears as the last track of Zappa’s 1975 album titled "Bongo Fury" which features live recordings and studio pieces.
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Experimental StyleThis track showcases Zappa and Beefheart’s mastery of experimental rock, boasting complex instrumentations, irregular rhythms, and surreal lyrics.
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Length of SongThe "Muffin Man" song is about 5 minutes and 30 seconds long, longer than the average rock or pop song.
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Unique Song StructureOne unique aspect about "Muffin Man" is its structure. The song begins and ends with a spoken word section, with an instrumental section sandwiched in between.
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Poetic LyricsThe lyrics of the song feature Zappa’s trademark humor and imaginative poetry, filled with peculiar imageries like the titular Muffin Man character.
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The Spoken IntroThe spoken introduction of the song is delivered by Zappa himself, introducing the fictional character of the Muffin Man.
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Captain Beefheart’s InvolvementCaptain Beefheart (real name Don Van Vliet) sings the main part of the song, displaying his distinctive raw vocal style.
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Live Performances"Muffin Man" became a regular part of Zappa’s live performances. The song was often used as an encore during Zappa's concerts.
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Song's LegacyDespite its unusual song structure and melodies, "Muffin Man" has endured as one of Zappa’s and Beefheart's most recognized and popular songs.
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Influence on Other ArtistsBands such as Phish have covered "Muffin Man" in their concerts, displaying the song’s influence on later generations of musicians.
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Album ArtThe album art for "Bongo Fury" features a surrealist image of a one-eyed creature playing a guitar, reflecting the artistic and out-of-the-box nature of Zappa and Beefheart's music.
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