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No, I'm talking about Jimmy Carl Black, not Captain Beefheart. Please read what I wrote. I've bolded where I said JCB. But anyway, this will probably be the yardstick for who's on the outs with the ZFT - are they mentioned when they die?

Sorry Cal,I'll show you me thumb. Sad there was no mention of JCB,I sure don't remember a peep out of ZFT about that.I bet they'll give a whole page to Ike Willis should he pass.

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I'm getting larger as I walk away.

You're on! Bump him off, and let's see.

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You're probably wondering why I'm here
(not that it makes a heck of a lot of a difference to ya)

Out of respect for Don Vliet and all of his, I hope this is still happening.

Nothing could bring greater joy to the Beefheart fanbase (well, except for acquiring an original oil) than the release of this album. PLEASE!

Beefhearts death and BCP coming out? Must be a plot! Just kidding, that joke was tasteless.

Don's 70th has passed, and Gary Lucas has paid him his tribute, notwithstanding the sad circumstances.

It's the final countdown for a decent ZFT Bat Chain Puller release. Must we wait till the END of January?

I'll rejoice when this motherfucker is out!

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We make a special art in an environment hostile to dreamers. Frank Zappa, 1971

Tick, tick, tick...

I've never heard this, so I'd love to see it released. From the enthusiasm here, it must be release-worthy. Did Don himself ever have any thoughts on the release?

edit: Ha! Used a form of the word "release" in 3 consecutive sentences. Beat that!

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Let's hear it again for the London Philharmonic Orchestra!

I think I'll have a physical release when this motherfucking release is released, and my own private release party (of special things to do)!

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We make a special art in an environment hostile to dreamers. Frank Zappa, 1971

GZ sez: "Bat Chain Puller is in your near future – and fyi, it was not produced by FZ. The liner notes are fabulous and filled with stories about the magical Captain."

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Out now: The Zappa Tour Atlas
https://www.wymeruk.co.uk/webshop/books ... our-atlas/

This is one I will buy.

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"I have learned from my mistakes, and I am sure I can repeat them exactly."

Thank you for noticing that, Andrew. I'm now assured that this will happen soon, and restlessly wondering - WHEN?

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We make a special art in an environment hostile to dreamers. Frank Zappa, 1971

New video press kit for Bat Chain Puller release:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30DOAVC7BjU

While U Wait http://www.freewebs.com/teejo/boots/54bat1.html

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We make a special art in an environment hostile to dreamers. Frank Zappa, 1971

i love beefheart, but that was weird

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Who's this dude with his hair straight back?
His new white socks, 'n his pants all black
His T-shirts rolled His watch is gold
A '55 Chevy that his brother just stoled

Now that made me laugh, particularly the line : "Shut up, bitch and row!" (No disrespect to Don)

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"I have learned from my mistakes, and I am sure I can repeat them exactly."

Was the music on the video overdubbed? As someone pointed out on YouTube the singing has an English accent.

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The way I see it Barry, this should be a very dynamite show.

Yes I believe the film is Don and his band performing another song from 1974 on the BBC's OGWT

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A Blanket in my Muesli. A Blanket in my what??

He's a CEO for Chrissakes!

It's "Upon the my oh my" -which is a great song, but not as funny as "Oh Postman O'Mine".

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"I have learned from my mistakes, and I am sure I can repeat them exactly."

a couple years ago there was a bunch of youtube clips all called 'so-and-so' shreds: frank, clapton, jimi and so on. video of the stars but not music, a joke, a hoax. This seems a continuation or copy of that 'series'. Real video and maybe even music, but that's not Don singing.
funny, but not Don

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" . . . On the outside now . . ."

Funnily enough, it had my kids laughing even though they didn't know the original video!

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"I have learned from my mistakes, and I am sure I can repeat them exactly."

This is where you'd find the release date for Bat Chain Puller if the ZFT had been a normal client, with some interest in promoting their goods

http://www.shorefire.com/index.php?a=events&sd=02/01/2011

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We make a special art in an environment hostile to dreamers. Frank Zappa, 1971

So long as Gail doesn't do the liner notes...

I'm halfway through Drumbo's book. Needs a bit of editing as he has a tendency to paraphrase interviewees and then show the actual full quote, which is cool for accuracy or completeness, but makes reading the book hard work. I'm learning a lot though, and I would recommend it. It's nothing if not thorough.