The longevity and success of Frank Zappa's career could very well be documented in the form of a film. Not quite a documentary, "Zappa: The Movie" could be made as a motion picture.Why a film hasn't already been made is another story. There were many important stages in his life that could be showcased (childhood, personal views, controversy, changing the shape of rock n' roll, etc.) What could be the most interesting aspect for this film is that ever since he was a small boy, Zappa was fascinated with music. Whoever studies Zappa knows that the music he was influenced by was not always rock music. Doo-Wop, R&B and classical compositions not only interested Zappa but these genres influenced his own music. "Zappa: The Movie" could have a great soundtrack, filled with many different songs representing a handful of genres. Narrowed down to 18 tracks, this is what the soundtrack could look like in chronological order based on Zappa's career: (this could also be a killer mix-tape for the die-hard fan)
1. Edgard Varese - Ionisation
2. Lightnin' Slim - Bad Luck Blues
3. The Platters - Only You
4. The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
5. Howlin' Wolf - How Many More Years
6. The Byrds - Mr. Tambourine Man
7. The Yardbirds - For Your Love
8. Frank Zappa (MOI) - Hungry Freaks Daddy
9. Frank Zappa (MOI) - Who are the Brain Police?
10. Elvis Presley - Hound Dog
11. Frank Zappa (MOI) - Help I'm A Rock
12. Frank Zappa (MOI) - Call Any Vegetable
13. Jimmy Carl Black (MOI) - Lonesome Cowboy Burt
14. Frank Zappa (MOI) - Penis Dimension
15. Frank Zappa - Mo n' Herb's Vacation
16. Captain Beefheart - Lick My Decals Off Baby
17. Steve Vai - I Know You're Here
18. Dweezil Zappa - Let's Talk About It
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