The pinnacle of his jazz-rock work of the early '70s, One Size Fits All boasts some of the most memorable songs of Frank Zappa's career performed by one of the most beloved Mothers of Invention lineups ever assembled. This cast of musicians' musicians--including George Duke, Ruth Underwood, and Johnny 'Guitar' Watson--blasts through the groovy sci-fi world of Inca Roads, the hyper-charged blues rock of "Pajama People," the lounge majesty of "Sofa" and concert mainstays like "San Ber'dino" and "Florentine Pogan." An integral part of any Zappa Collection. --Andrew Boscardin
From the Label
The fourth FZ release in a row to reach the Top 50, this is a mix of studio and live tracks (some from the production of FZ's TV special A TOKEN OF HIS EXTREME). Another whitewater excursion to the apogee of rock/jazz/satirical fusion, with a terrific band including keyboardist George Duke, drummer Chester Thompson (later of Genesis), and percussionist Ruth Underwood.
Lyric approach ranges from the topical, recession-era "Can't Afford No Shoes," to the giddily surreal "Sofa No. 1 and 2;" plus the obligatory display of instrumental wizardry on "Inca Roads." Other track highlights: "San Ber'dino," Florentine Pogen," and "Po-Jama People." Originally released in 1975.
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One Size Fits All [Original recording remastered]
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Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention Manufacturer: Zappa Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000009SM Release Date: 1995-05-02 |
Tracks:
- Inca Roads
- Can't Afford No Shoes
- Sofa No.1
- Po-Jama People
- Florentine Pogen
- Evelyn, A Modified Dog
- San Ber'dino
- Andy
- Sofa No.2
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The pinnacle of his jazz-rock work of the early '70s, One Size Fits All boasts some of the most memorable songs of Frank Zappa's career performed by one of the most beloved Mothers of Invention lineups ever assembled. This cast of musicians' musicians--including George Duke, Ruth Underwood, and Johnny 'Guitar' Watson--blasts through the groovy sci-fi world of Inca Roads, the hyper-charged blues rock of "Pajama People," the lounge majesty of "Sofa" and concert mainstays like "San Ber'dino" and "Florentine Pogan." An integral part of any Zappa Collection. --Andrew BoscardinCustomer Reviews:
Zappa still has not been outplayed!.......2007-04-22
Zappa's best album of the 70's.......2007-02-25
One Size Does Fit All..........2007-01-12
5 estrellas.....no hay mas???????.......2006-09-26
It's been said before but I'll say it again...Zappa's best!.......2006-08-20
How to pull off a feat of making the best of a 60+ discography? Simple. Write some great lyrics, work on some impossible songwriting textures, techniques and tempo changes and hire a virtuoso musician that adds up to almost every popular instrument known to man.
If I'm exaggerating, I apologize, but stating this album for what it's worth, well then: It's worth the price and then some! In only nine tracks, Zappa and the Mothers of Invention (though this is the last title to include), they pull off a flurry of genres that, when combined together in the right way, makes a leviathan of an album! You have the jazzy, 9-minute opener "Inca Roads", for example. This is one of my favorite Zappa tracks, and included are some impossibly fast marimba/flute work, funny lyrics and a 2-minute plus guitar solo from the man himself! Actually, I love the solo here, not only because it shows how talented Frank Zappa was, but it's memorable, almost to a lusty extent if I may be so bold. I can't get enough of this track, and neither will you if you're looking for some classic Zappa.
"Can't Afford No Shoes" is a pretty basic, amusing and straight-ahead rock track with a great guitar/drum/piano combo and lyrics that will make you laugh. Both the "Sofas" are jazzy and romantic; the second one includes lyrics in German, which makes sense, considering Frank Zappa is German. However, I must admit I like Sofa No. 1 a bit more.
Even though I normally give a track-for-track review of most of the albums I review, and I've left you hanging to see how some of the other songs are, I think I'll just let you find out for youself. After all, there's nothing wrong with a surprise, and it's important to get the heads-up on songs like these for yourself. But if you wanna get into Zappa, this is a positive MUST-BUY.
Overall: A few words to describe this album: Epic, Fantastic, Timeless, Romantic, Lyrically Witty, Instrumentally Dazzling, and at the top of the Zappa tapes (I refer to Frank's work as "the Zappa tapes" with my guitar teacher sometimes). To speak in a direct way, I, like many other Zappa fans, consider this to be one of the greatest Frank Zappa albums you're gonna get. So, if you are interested in a number of music genres, are looking for something that's not your typical rock album, or just want to discover the magic and the genius that is Frank Zappa, add this to your list and I hope you'll love it. I know I did!
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One Size Fits All
The Nylons Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000000NEF Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- That Kind Of Man
- Silhouettes
- Town Without Pity
- Prince Of Darkness
- Romance (If I Can Get It)
- Up The Ladder To The Roof
- Heavenly Bodies
- Bop 'Til You Drop
- Please
- So Long
Customer Reviews:
Good Stuff.......2004-05-07
The Nylon's Finest Hour.......2002-04-28
Great voices, engaging songs.......2002-02-28
Their best.......2000-11-13
Pop harmonies at their best!.......2000-08-16
This is one of my favorite CDs, not only because it impresses on my high end audio system, but the songs are downright infectious. Don't be surprised to find yourself humming and snapping your fingers even after the music stops playing.
Highly recommended!
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One Size Fits All
Men at Large Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002JTB Release Date: 1994-10-18 |
Tracks:
- I'm In A Freaky Mood
- Let's Talk About It
- Holiday
- Good Things Don't Last
- Don't Cry
- Feet Wet
- Better Off By Myself
- First Day
- I Wanna Roll
- Funny Feeling
- Will You Marry Me
- Do Ya
Customer Reviews:
Good Things Don't Last Was My JAM!.......2007-01-20
Dont let the name fool you. These bro's can sing!.......2005-07-09
My favorite songs on this cd are: Holiday, where the guys talk about everyday of the year being similiar to a holiday.."its a holiday, its your special day..its not Christmas, Thanksgiving or Valentines...
Good things dont last
Dont Cry, featuring Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat
Feet Wet..I dont wanna fall in love, I just wanna get my feet wet...let me hit it, let me get it!!!
First Day...ever since the first day I met ya, I wanted to hit it..(I wanted to hit it) but you wasnt it with...I promised it that I'll keep it on the d-low
I wanna roll, which is a smooth mellow song with a good background beat for slow dancing or two stepping
Funny Feeling
and of course, Will you marry me, which is a classic, classic song....
this is a very good CD..I would say 10 of the 12 songs could have been radio hits....wonder what happened to these brothers.
GREAT CD!.......2004-02-03
TIME,@ AMAZON.COM. THIS CD HAS SOME GREAT SONGS ON IT! MY FAVORITE SONGS ARE "WILL YOU MARRY ME","LET'S TALK ABOUT IT" AND
"HOLIDAY". SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!
Fantastic........2002-06-03
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One Size Fits All
Nylons Manufacturer: Attic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00007LL2M Release Date: 2002-12-02 |
Tracks:
- That Kind Of Man
- Silhouettes
- Town Without Pity
- Prince Of Darkness
- Romance (If I Can Get It)
- Bumble Boogie
- Up The Ladder To The Roof
- Heavenly Bodies
- Bop Til You Drop
- Please
- So Long
- Prince Of Darkness (12" Mix)
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One Size Fits All
Evenrude Manufacturer: Mtm Music & Publish ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0009LNRFK Release Date: 2005-07-12 |
Tracks:
- Never Say Dir
- Desperado
- Broken Heart
- 25 Years of Rock 'N' Roll
- Peepin' Tom
- Make My Day
- Home Sweet Home
- Still in Love with You
- Raise Your Fist and Shout
- X-Ray Specs
- Welcome to the Real World [#][*]
- Werewolf [#][*]
- F.O.F.D. [#][*]
- She Looks Like a Billion Bucks [#][*]
Customer Reviews:
Ole = Hard Rock!!.......2005-12-17
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Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention Manufacturer: Rykodisc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000009WC Release Date: 1996-07-02 |
Tracks:
- Inca Roads
- Can't Afford No Shoes
- Sofa No.1
- Po-Jama People
- Florentine Pogen
- Evelyn, A Modified Dog
- San Ber'dino
- Andy
- Sofa No.2
Amazon.com
The pinnacle of his jazz-rock work of the early '70s, One Size Fits All boasts some of the most memorable songs of Frank Zappa's career performed by one of the most beloved Mothers of Invention lineups ever assembled. This cast of musicians' musicians--including George Duke, Ruth Underwood, and Johnny 'Guitar' Watson--blasts through the groovy sci-fi world of Inca Roads, the hyper-charged blues rock of "Pajama People," the lounge majesty of "Sofa" and concert mainstays like "San Ber'dino" and "Florentine Pogan." An integral part of any Zappa Collection. --Andrew BoscardinCustomer Reviews:
Zappa still has not been outplayed!.......2007-04-22
Zappa's best album of the 70's.......2007-02-25
One Size Does Fit All..........2007-01-12
5 estrellas.....no hay mas???????.......2006-09-26
It's been said before but I'll say it again...Zappa's best!.......2006-08-20
How to pull off a feat of making the best of a 60+ discography? Simple. Write some great lyrics, work on some impossible songwriting textures, techniques and tempo changes and hire a virtuoso musician that adds up to almost every popular instrument known to man.
If I'm exaggerating, I apologize, but stating this album for what it's worth, well then: It's worth the price and then some! In only nine tracks, Zappa and the Mothers of Invention (though this is the last title to include), they pull off a flurry of genres that, when combined together in the right way, makes a leviathan of an album! You have the jazzy, 9-minute opener "Inca Roads", for example. This is one of my favorite Zappa tracks, and included are some impossibly fast marimba/flute work, funny lyrics and a 2-minute plus guitar solo from the man himself! Actually, I love the solo here, not only because it shows how talented Frank Zappa was, but it's memorable, almost to a lusty extent if I may be so bold. I can't get enough of this track, and neither will you if you're looking for some classic Zappa.
"Can't Afford No Shoes" is a pretty basic, amusing and straight-ahead rock track with a great guitar/drum/piano combo and lyrics that will make you laugh. Both the "Sofas" are jazzy and romantic; the second one includes lyrics in German, which makes sense, considering Frank Zappa is German. However, I must admit I like Sofa No. 1 a bit more.
Even though I normally give a track-for-track review of most of the albums I review, and I've left you hanging to see how some of the other songs are, I think I'll just let you find out for youself. After all, there's nothing wrong with a surprise, and it's important to get the heads-up on songs like these for yourself. But if you wanna get into Zappa, this is a positive MUST-BUY.
Overall: A few words to describe this album: Epic, Fantastic, Timeless, Romantic, Lyrically Witty, Instrumentally Dazzling, and at the top of the Zappa tapes (I refer to Frank's work as "the Zappa tapes" with my guitar teacher sometimes). To speak in a direct way, I, like many other Zappa fans, consider this to be one of the greatest Frank Zappa albums you're gonna get. So, if you are interested in a number of music genres, are looking for something that's not your typical rock album, or just want to discover the magic and the genius that is Frank Zappa, add this to your list and I hope you'll love it. I know I did!
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One Size Fits All
Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention Manufacturer: Rykodisc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000AA4IDK Release Date: 2005-08-16 |
Tracks:
- Inca Roads
- Can't Afford No Shoes
- Sofa No. 1
- Po-Jama People
- Florentine Pogen
- Evelyn, A Modified Dog
- San Ber'dino Andy
- Sofa No. 2
Album Description
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN BY RYKODISCThis collector's dream set completes our 20-disc series of limited edition Frank Zappa Japanese imports. Packaged in deluxe mini-album jacket sleeves, these 10 classic albums are packaged to re-create the original vinyl packaging in miniaturized form!
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Dana Edison's Yoga Is Not One Size Fits All Guided Custom Practice
Manufacturer: The DubHouse ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000FX4NAA |
Product Description
Yoga is not one size fits all! From busy moms to professional athletes, customize your practice to meet the demands of your lifestyle and the unique needs of your own body. Unlike yoga videos that prompt you to imitate a set series of perfect postures, certified yoga instructor and athletic trainer Dana Edison uses clear instruction to encourage you to personally experience your own yoga practicelistening and feeling, rather than imitating. This two-disc set includes audio instruction for 75+ poses within 19 distinct tracks, empowering you to determine the order, areas of focus, and duration of your practice. Dont feel like customizing? Disc one delivers a start-to-finish, total-body practice. Depending on experience and comfort level, use this product alone or with Dana Edisons Yoga is Not One Size Fits All Custom Practice Journal (sold separately and highly recommended as a visual aid for novices), a corresponding manual featuring 155+ beautiful color photos.
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One Size Fits All
Manufacturer: The Kids at Our House ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000CA9UC2 Release Date: 2001-09-04 |
Tracks:
- Africa Calling
- Rub A Dub Dub
- Elliott
- Surfin' the Net
- The Library Song
- It's Raining, It's Pouring
- How Much Wood Could a Woodchuck Chuck?
- Hey, Diddle Diddle
- School Bus Driver
- Humpty Dumpty
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One Size Fits All
Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention Manufacturer: Japanese Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005MIJB Release Date: 2002-04-25 |
Tracks:
- Inca Roads
- Can't Afford No Shoes
- Sofa No.1
- Po-Jama People
- Florentine Pogen
- Evelyn, A Modified Dog
- San Ber'dino
- Andy
- Sofa No.2
Album Description
Japanese exclusive reissue of 1975 album, packaged in a miniature LP sleeve.Album Details
Japanese Version featuring a Limited LP Style Slipcase Cover. Strictly Limited to 2000 Copies!Rap Music:
- Overnite Sensation [Original recording remastered]
- Rehearsing My Choir
- Room to Breathe
- Satanic Panic in the Attic
- Say It Like You Mean It
- She's So Unusual [Extra tracks] [Original recording remastered]
- Sisters of the Red Death [Explicit Lyrics]
- Solo Collection [Import]
- Songs of a Prairie Girl [Original recording remastered]
- Speed of Sound [CD-single] [Import]
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