Frank Zappa - Outside Now (live in Paris, 1980) 

Ike was my guitar teacher for awhile and I used to love hearing all his stories from being on the road with Frank...this riff was also one of the first things he ever taught me.

I love Ike's voice

If you don't appreciate, now I didn't say like or become a fan of, but appreciate Zappa, you know absolutely nothing about music. He and his band was light years ahead of other rock bands of the day, but not only that, his compositions were often more challenging than what most formally trained musicians played--classical, jazz, and the like. Dig that, kiddies.

Frank had such serious balls when he played the guitar. Most other guitarists were just dabbling- Zappa made them sound like they were in nursery school and he had a PhD.

"But this was only a bunch of imaginary notes I played, just a little extra something to keep me going from day to day." - Probably one of the best line every written in any blues/rock song

I've got it I'll be sullen and withdrawn I'll dwindle off into the twilight realm Of my own secret thoughts I'll lay on my back here 'til dawn In a semi-catatonic state And dream of guitar notes That would irritate An executive kinda guy...

so much sadness in Ike´s voice, so much sadness in frank´s guitar. Gotta cry all times i hear it

The whole album is a masterpiece

Damn I forgot how good Ike's voice really is. And of Frank just pours his soul out on guitar.

Reent toont teen toont tee toot nee noo neenoonee....

I was in Highschool when this came out and everytime I here this album I get real emotional because it I was so young and wanting things so different and Frank never let me down. He was thee best!!

I was there, fabulous concert i will remember for ever, RIP Frank.

i CAN HONESTLY SAY THIS MAY BE THE BEST SONG EVER!..

Zappa had an untrumpeted knack for causing the waterworks in certain tunes. None more than this, black Napkins, and watermelon in Easter hay

David Logeman - Criminally underrated Zappa drummer ...

Frank, where are you when we need you? Gone to soon.

Every time I hear a different recording of this song my entire mind is blown over & over again. I don't know why I've connected so much to this song but it's honestly just one of the most relatable things I've ever heard sonically & lyrically. The changes to the words & lines he emphasizes every time, it feels like he's telling us exactly what parts of the song he was feeling during those moments. The May 8th Mudd Club 1980 version has got to be my favorite so far, he clearly wants to get the fuck out of that sweaty venue, yet still performs such a masterpiece of a song. Maybe I'm crazy & I know there's hundreds of Frank songs I could be this attached to instead, but this is like my own personal Zappa-written theme song.

that man can sing!

gotta love ZAPPA and everyone who ever played with him

Ike is such a legend

Watched Ike perform this on Saturday and he's just as good as he was back when this was recorded. Had the pleasure of going backstage and talking to him for an hour, What a great man.

Anything with Ike and Ray is always pure magic.... the two greatest male vocalists of all time.

The 1980 band are something of a hidden gem really.

so good it hurts,,,,

I've watched this show countless times. I start Friday nights at least twice a month, with Chunga's Revenge. Plookers.

best song and best performance...not only ike, ray too

As you can see....ignorance is bliss!!!! Because this is a gift from one of the most talented musicians this planet WILL EVER BE BLESSED WITH! TRUE STORY!

My soul always brings me back here best song ever !!

when i was in Juvie i had this song in my head all day long

I met Ike Willis at toad's place New Haven, CT. 15 minutes before he was to go on stage, I took a photo with him. He was two fisted with Jack Daniels and then went onstage , where a Heineken was waiting for him. He started playing, "Outside Now" and the place went crazy.... Great show!

The PMRC is long forgotten , in 100 years people will discuss the genius of FZ

Anything in 11/4 time is awesome.

retutetutetutetutenunenunee!!! I met Frank in San Jose. He did a guest dj thing at KSJO around this period. He was very nice to me. A great man. I miss his brilliance.

You think you know this song ... then FZ steps in ... and hits you with some unexpected notes full bore .... pure gold!!!!

An EXCELLENT live rendition

this is a very good example of Frank's improvisation skills...the entire solo is really good, but 4:10 thru 4:26 is ultra-good...not only because of its difficulty, but because of how it SOUNDS.

God bless you for existing Frank.

This was the best music got

A fitting song for these (shelter in place) times!

No one else could make your jaw drop from the amazing musicianship AND make you laugh too... what an amazing band, led by an amazing guy!

This, my friends, is beautiful...

Fkn awesome, always wondrered why he was hardly mentioned in guitar greats!!!

As You Can See, - Music Can Get You Pretty Fucked Up...

I came across this for the first time yesterday, i am 48 years old and i cannot believe this beautiful song has been hiding from me in the shadows.

beautiful... love Ike

I can't wait to see what's it's like on the outside now.

This particular song - and performance - is among the finest pieces I've heard. Just wonderful.

this is one of my favorites. when I first bought broadway the hard way, I listened to this one over and over and over again and often fell asleep with it. it's GENIOUS.

Ike, i love your outstanding voice.

Heard Ike Willis last night playing w/ Ugly Radio Rebellion at the Purple Fiddle in Thomas WV. They played a great shoooo. Nice guy, great fun was had by all. (They played Outside Now).

I think very Few guitarists have this wide and amazing understanding for the guitar I mean that understanding for the guitar that Frank had feeling for Tone and sound he was a very tasteful player i love his versions of Black Napkins and every Inca Roads Solo Frank played The only guitarist i know that have this deep understanding for the Instrument are Paul Gilbert & Richie Kotzen & Andy Timmons

no dislikes......damn right

beautiful, my favorite Zappa tune, dark and beautiful.

I got kicked off stage at the Home Bar in Dallas, Tx for singing a cover of this song in 2007.

The lyrics are pure spite, yet the instrumental version could be a lullabye. In a word: Frankness.

Super zappa band 😍😍😍 Best version ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I love Frank Zappa, I remember being a music junkie and musician at the age of around twenty seeing Apostrophe at the record store not really knowing who and what Frank Zappa was about then buying it not really sure how I felt but kept listening until it clicked. I finally found musical freedom and just kept buying more and more Zappa albums.

Such a good song... helps my mind to be at ease

Such beauty.

I can’t wait to see what it’s like on the outside now!

I was the first time I heard it, just before I listen it twice in a row again.

My God Frank. There’s nothing like seeing a genius and master of his instrument playing that instrument. The guy in the Fur Coat plays guitar. And sometimes there is trouble! Indeed there is! God I love ya. You too Ike and Ray.

excellent performance of an excellent song, ike is on fire

Frank we need you here today...we need more Frank Zappas in this cold heartless world...

One day I came home miserable after a breakup and I was fumbling with my keys at the door and then I hear a voice from inside "It's open Dan", I'm like who the fuck is that inside my house and how do they know my name? I look through the glass door to see IKE FUCKING WILLIS SITTING ON MY COUCH. The door was open and I went inside, turns out he was playing a show with my friends (We Used to Cut the Grass they're bad ass (the bass player is from Thank You Scientist and Karmic Juggernaut) and the Drummer (my roommate) gave Ike the couch for the week. It was awesome, my only regret is not recording every single second of it. He was such a cool guy, literally the perfect couch guest. We fed him brownies for an entire week and then had him back a year later. This time it was in an new improved house and they did another week of shows. Luckily we got some of the show on tape but I still regret not getting his stories on tape too.

Frank Zappa forever.🙏🏼❤️

L'ho visto in concerto allo stadio di Pistoia l'8 luglio del 1982, prima del concerto abbiamo visto sul grande schermo dello stadio la semifinale dei Mondiali di calcio in Spagna fra Germania Ovest e Francia con tanti goal, mia moglie era incinta di mio figlio Giò che è nato il 5 agosto. Credo che l'abbia ascoltato anche lui e gli ha fatto molto bene. "Senza deviazioni dalla norma, il progresso non è possibile" diceva Frank

My 1st, FZ ,concert in the fall of 80 ,had this lineup, cept I saw Vinnie cane back ,to replace Dave L..Not sure, Ray & Ike were killing , saw em the next year ,Vai Chad wackerman, just had ,Ray white..Right after the MTV simulcast Halloween show..It truly was something to hear...Luv F Z..oh yeaahhh!!!

So incredable, Frank was one of a kind

Saw Zappa at the Paramount in Seattle about a year after this show. What an experience.

beautiful...

...great, saw them a few weeks before in Brussels. Sadly my only FZ live show, but glad to have witnessed this unique genius....FZ music is the best !

Frank The Best... Miss yoy

I wish i was in the crowd fucking amazing

Saw this lineup earlier that year. It was an incredible show, Frank opened with Watermelon in Easter Hay….I wasn’t familiar with the rest of the music but it didn’t matter,

I love all of the tributes over the years to FZ and his many bands. Nothing like him though. 1 of a kind for ever. At least until I assume room temperature.

Amazing.

this is the best song on the album . ike and ray rock.

Ike's still doing it!

Saw this lineup April 1980 in Wichita. Craig Stewart joined them for Crew Slut and some other stuff!!

Paris, Americas Finest! No question.

Dammit FZ. Lotta damn gall to up and leave us all rudderless on this plooking planet. Thanx for so much hope. Dweezil, u2r badass. Grateful for u and Zappa family's persistence and awesome achievements in preserving legacy of Frank. When you were able to get us thru 'Waternelon in Easter Hay' with you on tour, tore out hearts, stomped those suckers flat, and renewed.❤ Favorite Frank spoken quotable: "Disco music makes it possible for there to be disco entertainment centers, so that boring, mellow, laid-back kinds of people can meet each other and reproduce." (Or close to that, anyway). This from the composer of the best song with its 'very own disco clothes,' "Dancin' Fool"!!

I can imagine being there now...in that room...about to leave...

Ike + Frank, best Zappa era imho. RIP Frank we love you!

Fantastic performance.

love that keyboard phrase at 3:36...

Aparte de lo complejo musical, es de resaltar el tremendo sentido del humor zappiano...

Pure gold!

🌠Sooo Good ..Heavenly....

Beautiful song glad I discovered this you never disappoint Zappa

Beautiful. I'm actualy a littel teary eyed...

woow the memories *__* i love this song...frank was really amazing artist and musician...btw i love ike's voice

@creamer298 - Yah I love Ike too. His voice is so great, so rich and expressive. Love it.

Most of my CD collection is Frank Zappa. I could only find "Joe's Garage" at a used Cd and other used media. Not one of my Zappa CDs have a scratch, including the used CD.

Beautiful.

"Roll up! Roll up! The Best Show In Paris!" (Akamas Auriga) ;-)

THE MASTER! R.I.P

Arthur Barrow is so underrated. He is Frank's music director I believe. Excellent work with Robbie Krieger also.

Happy Birthday Frank... I'm a day late but I've been carrying your spirit with me. What little bit I can anyway. I can't wait to see what it's like on the outside now... :-) Thank You ~very much~ YourArf for posting.

this solo puts me floating on a cloud