AUG 30, 1973Stadio ComunaleThursday · Bologna, Italy
Frank Zappa played Stadio Comunale in Bologna, Italy, on Thursday, 30 August 1973. With him on stage: Ralph Humphrey, George Duke, Bruce Fowler, Tom Fowler, Jean-Luc Ponty, Ian Underwood, Ruth Underwood, Ricky Lancelotti, Sal Marquez and Kin Vassy. The documented setlist runs to 10 songs, opening with “Dupree's Paradise” and closing with “Brown Shoes Don't Make It”. An audience recording circulates, best grade B+.
Setlist
- 01improvisations
- 02Dupree's Paradise
- 03Cosmik Debris
- 04The Eric Dolphy Memorial Barbecuelisted as Eric Dolphy Memorial Barbecue
- 05Kung Fu
- 06Penguin In Bondage
- 07Dog/Meatlisted as Dog Meat
- 08RDNZL
- 09Farther Oblivion→ quotes: Funiculì Funiculà
- 10Brown Shoes Don't Make It
Line-up · 4a
- Frank Zappaguitar, vocals
- Ralph Humphreydrums
- George Dukekeyboards, vocals
- Bruce Fowlertrombone
- Tom Fowlerbass
- Jean-Luc Pontyviolin
- Ian Underwoodwoodwinds, synthesizer
- Ruth Underwoodpercussion
- Ricky Lancelottivocals
- Sal Marqueztrumpet, vocals
- Kin Vassyvocals
Recording
AudB+
80 min, Aud, B+
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