1975
Essentially performed as on "Bongo Fury", although that version is slightly edited. In the actual live context, the song is preceded by Frank on guitar, with sparse accompaniment from the band, playing what sounds like a written piece, i.e. Beefheart's "Japan in a Dishpan". After this two to three minute performance, the song proceeds as usual. The ending, however, consists of a reprise of one of the written parts, followed by some random orchestration, which prolongs the song by about a minute longer than what is released. In my opinion, the opening guitar piece and the closing reprise gives the song a somewhat heavier and more dramatic feel, and add to the overall effect of the tune.
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