FRANK ZAPPA / STAIRWAY TO ALLENTOWN (2CDR)

Frank Zappa - vocal, guitar
Ike Willis - guitar, vocal
Mike Keneally - guitar, synthesizer, vocal
Bobby Martin - keyboard, vocal
Ed Mann - percussion
Walt Fowler - trumpet
Bruce Fowler - trombone
Paul Carman - slto saxophone
Albert Wing - tenor saxophone
Kurt McGettrick - baritone saxophone
Scott Thunes - bass
Chad Wackerman - drums

DISC 1
1.Intro
2. THE BLACK PAGE
3. WE'RE TURNING AGAIN
4. ALIEN ORIFICE
5. FIND HER FINER
6. SINISTER FOOTWEAR
7. STEVIE'S SPANKING
8. ANY KIND OF PAIN
9.OCLT MEDLEY PART-1
10.OCLT MEDLEY PART-2
11. THEME FROM LUMPY GRAVY
12. SYNCLAVIER PIECE - IRISH EYES Intro
13. WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING - THEME FROM THE GODFATHER
14. RACKARD GOOSE MEDLEY
15. ZOMBY WOOF

DISC 2
1. KING KONG
2. MR. GREEN GENES
3. FLORENTINE POGEN
4. ANDY
5. INCA ROADS
6. STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN
7. TEXAS MOTEL MEDLEY
8. THEME FROM THE UNTOUCHABLE
9. STRICTLY GENTEEL

Necromancer Label reissues a collection of rare titles from a handmade label by collectors for collectors, which was only distributed in very limited quantities, using officially acquired masters.

This high-quality audience recording delivers a powerful and impressive performance of the band's magnificent ensemble from 1988, featuring a large saxophone section. While Zappa's early guitar playing was characterized by the robust sound of Gibson humbuckers on models like the Les Paul and SG, his later work, including this live recording, showcases the intense, glassy tone of the Stratocaster. The solo on the extremely rare track "Zombie Woo," which is rarely performed live, is breathtaking. "Stairway to Heaven," a highlight of this tour, is not the officially released reggae version, but a hard rock version—a version only available on this collector's item. Starting with a playful and boisterous opening, the performance gradually builds in intensity, with Zappa's guitar solo being prominently featured first, followed by a powerful and immersive performance of thick solos by the saxophone section, perfectly replicating Jimmy Page's familiar guitar phrases.