Frank Zappa and The Mothers Of Invention - Aug, 03 - 1968, Early Show - Wollman Rink, Central Park, New York City, NY
Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention performed a notable early show on August 3, 1968, at Wollman Rink in New York City's Central Park. This outdoor gig captured the band's raw, experimental energy during a transitional lineup phase. Full recordings of the performance, including both early and late sets, circulate widely among fans.
Lineup :
The Mothers featured Frank Zappa on guitar and vocals,
Ray Collins (vocals/percussion),
Roy Estrada (bass/vocals),
Jimmy Carl Black (drums),
Ian Underwood (woodwinds/keyboards),
Bunk Gardner (saxophone), Don Preston (keyboards),
Art Tripp (drums),
Motorhead Sherwood (saxophone).
The Setlist :
00.00.00 "New York sucks" etc,
00.01.02 Trouble Every Day,
00.10.46 transitional improv,
00.13.56 Hungry Freaks Daddy,
00.17.43 King Kong,
00.34.25 Son Of Mr Green Genes,
00.42.03 My Boyfriends Back/I'm Gonna Bust His Head/Tiny Sick Tears,
00.45.58 Hang On Sloopy, 00.52.00 "Besieged by requests" etc, 00.54.09 Wipe Out/Go Cry On Somebody Else's Shoulder,
01.00.15 Octandre
Setlist Highlights :
The early show kicked off with "New York sucks" banter and "Trouble Every Day," followed by extended jams like "King Kong" (featuring solos from multiple members) and "Son of Mr. Green Genes." Covers and medleys included "Hungry Freaks Daddy," "Hang On Sloopy" (with guest Billy Velvet), "Wipe Out," and "Go Cry on Somebody Else's Shoulder," plus Edgar Varèse's "Octandre." Zappa's onstage humor shone through requests and psychedelic quips.
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