Person · Active since 1940
Frank Zappa is a musician in the Credits.fm index identified by 3 IPI numbers and 1 ISNI identifier. A musician is the person or group behind the codes — IPI numbers identify them as a songwriter or publisher, ISNI identifiers as a creative contributor, and their recordings each carry an ISRC.
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Zappa, Frank
Songwriter · Performer · Producer
Member of Ned and Nelda, Ruben and the Jets, The Midnighters, The Mothers of Invention
A Great Guy
Frank Zappa
A Pound for a Brown (On the Bus)
Frank Zappa
A Pound for a Pound
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart
A Token of My Extreme / Tush Tush Tush (live)
Frank Zappa, The Mothers of Invention
A Version of Himself
Frank Zappa
Absolutely Free
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionAdvance Romance
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart
Agency Man
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionAndy
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionAny Way the Wind Blows
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionApproximate
Frank Zappa
Are You Hung Up?
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionBe in My Video
Frank Zappa
Billy the Mountain
Frank Zappa
Billy the Mountain
The Mothers
via The Mothers of InventionBlack Napkins
Frank Zappa
Botulism on the Hoof
Frank Zappa
Bow Tie Daddy
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionCall Any Vegetable
The Mothers
via The Mothers of InventionCamarillo Brillo
The Mothers
via The Mothers of InventionCamarillo Brillo
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart
Can’t Afford No Shoes
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionCarolina Hard‐Core Ecstacy
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart
Carolina Hard‐Core Ecstasy
Frank Zappa
Charlie’s Enormous Mouth
Frank Zappa
Cheap Thrills
Frank Zappa
Chunga’s Revenge
Frank Zappa
Church Chat
Frank Zappa
Concentration Moon
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionDancin’ Fool
Frank Zappa
Dinah‐Moe Humm
The Mothers
via The Mothers of InventionDiptheria Blues
Frank Zappa
Dirty Love
Frank Zappa
DIRTY LOVE
Unknown Artist
Disco Boy
Frank Zappa
Dog Breath
The Mothers
via The Mothers of InventionDoreen
Frank Zappa
Drum Solo
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart
Easy Meat
Frank Zappa
Echidna’s Arf
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart
Echidna’s Arf (Of You)
Frank Zappa
Eddie, Are You Kidding?
The Mothers
via The Mothers of InventionEncore Applause
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart
Epilogue
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionEvelyn, a Modified Dog
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionFifty‐Fifty
The Mothers
via The Mothers of InventionFilthy Habits
Frank Zappa
Filthy Habits
Frank Zappa
Florentine Pogen
Frank Zappa
Florentine Pogen
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionFLORENTINE POGEN
Unknown Artist
Flower Punk
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionFZ/JCB Drum Duet
Frank Zappa
Getting Stewed
Frank Zappa
Go Cry on Somebody Else’s Shoulder
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionGOD BLESS AMERICA
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GTR Trio
Frank Zappa
Harry, You're a Beast
Frank Zappa
Harry, You’re a Beast
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionHarry, You’re a Beast
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionHe’s Right
Frank Zappa
Help, I’m a Rock
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionHelp, I’m a Rock
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionHOLD THE LINE
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HOLD THE LINE
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HOLD THE LINE (COMPILATION MIX) [FEAT. TOTO]
Unknown Artist
Holding the Group Back
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionHoliday in Berlin
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionHoney, Don’t You Want a Man Like Me?
Frank Zappa
Hot Poop
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionHow Could I Be Such a Fool?
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionHungry Freaks, Daddy
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionI Ain’t Got No Heart
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionI AM THE SLIME
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I'M A
Unknown Artist
I’m Doomed
Frank Zappa
I’m Not Satisfied
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionI’m Not Satisfied
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart
I'M THE SLIME
Unknown Artist
I’m the Slime
The Mothers
Improvisations
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart
Improvisations (inc. Chariot, Moon Trek)
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart
In France
Frank Zappa
Inca Roads
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionIntro (from “Flakes”)
Frank Zappa
IPANEMA
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IPANEMA
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IPANEMA
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IPANEMA
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IPANEMA
Unknown Artist
It Can’t Happen Here
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionJCB & Kansas on the Bus #2
Frank Zappa
Jeff Quits
Frank Zappa
Joe’s Garage
Frank Zappa
Johnny Darling
Frank Zappa
Keep It Greasey
Frank Zappa
King Kong
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionKING KONG
Unknown Artist
Learning “Penis Dimension”
Frank Zappa
LET'S MAKE THE WATER TURN BLACK
Unknown Artist
LET'S MAKE THE WATER TURN BLACK
Unknown Artist
Let’s Make the Water Turn Black
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionLet’s Make the Water Turn Black
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionLET'S MOVE TO CLEVELAND
Unknown Artist
LET'S MOVE TO CLEVELAND
Unknown Artist
Let’s Move to Cleveland Solos (1984)
Frank Zappa
Like It or Not
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionLittle Rubber Girl
Frank Zappa
Lonely Little Girl
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionLove of My Life (Mudd Club version)
Frank Zappa
Lucille Has Messed My Mind Up
Frank Zappa
Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds
Rita Lee
Magdalena
The Mothers
via The Mothers of InventionMarqueson’s Chicken
Frank Zappa
Mom & Dad
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionMontana
The Mothers
via The Mothers of InventionMontana
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart
MONTANA
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Mother People
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionMotherly Love
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionMousie’s First Xmas
Frank Zappa
Mr Clean (alternate mix)
Frank Zappa
Muffin Man
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart
My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama
Frank Zappa
Nasal Retentive Calliope Music
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionOh No
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionOnce Upon a Time
Frank Zappa
Outside Now
Frank Zappa
Penguin in Bondage
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart
Planet of My Dreams
Frank Zappa
Playground Psychotics
Frank Zappa
Po‐Jama People
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionPoofter’s Froth Wyoming Plans Ahead
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart
Pound for a Brown
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionProgress?
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionPrologue
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionRDNZL
Frank Zappa
Regyptian Strut
Frank Zappa
Ride My Face to Chicago
Frank Zappa
Ring of Fire
H-Blockx, Dr. Ring-Ding
Sam With the Showing Scalp Flat Top
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart
San Ber’dino
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionScum Bag
Frank Zappa
Sleeping in a Jar
Frank Zappa
Sleeping in a Jar
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionSociety Pages
Frank Zappa
Sofa #1
Frank Zappa
Sofa No. 1
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionSofa No. 2
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionSOLITUDE
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STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN
Unknown Artist
Status Back Baby
Frank Zappa
Stink‐Foot (live)
Frank Zappa, The Mothers of Invention
Stinkfoot
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart
Strictly Genteel
Frank Zappa
Suckit Rockit
Frank Zappa
Sunshine of Your Love
Jimi Hendrix
Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionTAKE YOUR CLOTHES OFF WHEN YOU DANCE
Unknown Artist
Telephone Conversation
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionThe Black Page (1984)
Frank Zappa
The Chrome Plated Megaphone of Destiny
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionThe Closer You Are
Frank Zappa
The Dental Hygiene Dilemma
Frank Zappa
The Evil Prince
Frank Zappa
THE GIRL
Unknown Artist
The Idiot Bastard Son
Frank Zappa
The Idiot Bastard Son
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionThe Illinois Enema Bandit
Frank Zappa
The Jimmy Carl Black Philosophy Lesson
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionThe Little March
Frank Zappa
The Living Garbage Truck
Frank Zappa
The London Cab Tape
Frank Zappa
The Moon Will Never Be the Same
Frank Zappa
The Motel Lobby
Frank Zappa
The Mudshark Interview
Frank Zappa
The Mudshark Interview
Frank Zappa
The Muthers/Power Trio
Frank Zappa
The Orange County Lumber Truck, Part I
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionThe Orange County Lumber Truck, Part II
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionThe Purse
Frank Zappa
The Rejected Mexican Pope Leaves the Stage
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionThe Return of the Son of Monster Magnet
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionThe Spew King
Frank Zappa
The Torture Never Stops (original version)
Frank Zappa
The Torture Never Stops (original version)
Frank Zappa
The Uncle Frankie Show
Frank Zappa
THE UNTOUCHABLES
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THE UNTOUCHABLES
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THE UNTOUCHABLES
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THE UNTOUCHABLES
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THE UNTOUCHABLES
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THE UNTOUCHABLES
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THE UNTOUCHABLES
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THE UNTOUCHABLES - THEME
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THE UNTOUCHABLES (THEME)
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Them or Us
Frank Zappa
THEME FROM THE UNTOUCHABLES
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There’s No Lust in Jazz
Frank Zappa
Tracy Is a Snob
Frank Zappa
Transylvania Boogie
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionTrouble Every Day
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionTryin’ to Grow a Chin
Frank Zappa
UNCLE REMUS
Unknown Artist
Undaunted, the Band Plays On
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionValley Girl
Frank Zappa
Valley Girl
Frank Zappa
Velvet Sunrise
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart
Village of the Sun
Frank Zappa
Wedding Dress Song/The Handsome Cabin Boy
Frank Zappa
via The Mothers of InventionWhat’s the Ugliest Part of Your Body?
Frank Zappa
What’s the Ugliest Part of Your Body?
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionWhat’s the Ugliest Part of Your Body? (reprise)
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionWho Are the Brain Police?
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionWho Needs the Peace Corps?
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionWhy Doesn’t Someone Give Him a Pepsi? (a.k.a. The Torture Never Stops)
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart
Why Don’tcha Do Me Right
Frank Zappa
Willie the Pimp
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart
Wowie Zowie
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionYou Are What You Is
Frank Zappa
You Call That Music?
Frank Zappa
You Didn’t Try to Call Me
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionYou’re Probably Wondering Why I’m Here
The Mothers of Invention
via The Mothers of InventionZomby Woof
Frank Zappa
Zomby Woof
The Mothers
via The Mothers of InventionZOMBY WOOF
Unknown Artist
“Congress Shall Make No Law…”
2010 · Zappa Records
1978-09-03: Saarbrücken 1978: Open Air Festival, Saarbrücken, Germany
1991 · Essential! Records
1980-05-24: Boot the Beats: The Ahoy, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
1991 · Living Legend Records
200 Motels
1994 · MGM/UA Home Video
An Evening With Frank Zappa During Which… The Torture Never Stops
2008 · Honker Home Video
Anyway the Wind Blows
1994 · Essential! Records
Anyway the Wind Blows
1991 · FOO - EEE Records
Apostrophe (’)
2012 · Zappa Records (2)
Apostrophe (’)
1995 · Rykodisc
Apostrophe (’)
1997 · Rykodisc
Apostrophe (’) / Over‐Nite Sensation
1990 · Zappa Records
As An Am
1994 · Essential! Records
Baby Snakes
1988 · Zappa Records
Baby Snakes
1988 · Barking Pumpkin Records
Baby Snakes
1995 · Rykodisc
Baby Snakes
1988
Baby Snakes
2012 · Zappa Records (2)
Beat the Boots!
1991 · FOO - EEE Records
Bobby Brown
1991 · Zappa Records
Bobby Brown
1995 · Rykodisc
Boulez Conducts Zappa: The Perfect Stranger
1984 · EMI
Boulez Conducts Zappa: The Perfect Stranger
1992 · Zappa Records
Boulez Conducts Zappa: The Perfect Stranger
1995 · Rykodisc
Boulez Conducts Zappa: The Perfect Stranger
1992 · Barking Pumpkin Records
Boulez Conducts Zappa: The Perfect Stranger
2012 · Zappa Records
Boulez Conducts Zappa: The Perfect Stranger
2002 · Rykodisc
Broadway the Hard Way
1989 · Barking Pumpkin Records
Broadway the Hard Way
2018 · Zappa Records
Central Park, New York, August 3rd, 1968 (Doxy collection, remastered, live on FM broadcasting)
2015
Cheap Thrills
1998 · Rykodisc
Chicago ’78
2016 · Zappa Records
Chicago ’78
2016
Chunga’s Revenge
1990 · Zappa Records
Chunga’s Revenge
2022 · Zappa Records
Chunga’s Revenge
2008 · Rykodisc
Chunga’s Revenge
2001 · Videoarts Music
Cucamonga
1998 · Del-Fi Records
Cucamonga
1999
Cucamonga Years: The Early Works of Frank Zappa (1962–1964)
1997 · Panfish
Does Humor Belong in Music?
2012 · Zappa Records
Feeding the Monkies at Ma Maison
2015 · Zappa Records
Feeding the Monkies at Ma Maison
2011 · Zappa Records
Fillmore East, June 1971
2012 · Zappa Records (2)
Finer Moments
2012 · Zappa Records
Frank Zappa For President
2016 · Zappa Records
Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention
2002 · Rykodisc
Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention
1995 · Rykodisc
Frank Zappa Meets The Mothers of Prevention
1990 · Zappa Records
Freaks & Motherfu*#@%!
1994 · Essential! Records
Freaks & Motherfu*#@%!
1991 · Rhino Records (2)
Other members of Ned and Nelda, Ruben and the Jets, The Midnighters, The Mothers of Invention
Alan Estes
Art Tripp
Billy Mundi
Bob Zamora
Bruce Fowler
Bunk Gardner
Dave Aerni
Don “Sugarcane” Harris
Don Preston
Earle Dumler
Elliot Ingber
George Duke
Howard Kaylan
Ian Underwood
Jean‐Luc Ponty
Jeff Simmons
Jim “Motorhead” Sherwood
Jimmy Carl Black
John Martinez
Lowell George
Mark Volman
Ralph Humphrey
Ray Collins
Robert ‘Frog’ Camarena
Roy Estrada
Ruben Guevara
Tom Fowler
Tony Duran
Frank Zappa is a songwriter and performer, active since 1940. Frank Zappa is a member of Ned and Nelda, Ruben and the Jets, The Midnighters and The Mothers of Invention, and credits from those groups are included in this catalog.
Our database contains 226 recordings, 124 musical works, and 50 releases credited to Frank Zappa. Credits data is sourced from the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), MusicBrainz (CC0), and Spotify.
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