The Class of 1970: The Mothers of Invention — ‘Burnt Weeny Sandwich’
The Class of 1970 -- 'Burnt Weeny Sandwich' by The Mothers of Invention, marking the 55th anniversary of this Frank Zappa gem.
By Scott Hopkins on October 25, 2025. 1970 was a significant year for Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, with the release of several notable albums.
After releasing five albums on the Verve label from 1966-68, Zappa moved to Warner Brothers, creating his own labels, Bizarre and Straight. In 1969, The Mothers of Invention released the double-album Uncle Meat, and Zappa issued his solo effort Hot Rats.
Zappa maintained a vast library of recorded music and studio tracks, which he combined in various ways, resulting in three albums released in 1970:
- 02/09/70: Burnt Weeny Sandwich - recorded 1967-69
- 08/10/70: Weasels Ripped My Flesh - recorded 1967-69
- 10/23/70: Chunga’s Revenge - recorded 1969-70
Author's summary: Celebrating the 55th anniversary of Frank Zappa's 'Burnt Weeny Sandwich'.
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