Dweezil's registered birth name was Ian Donald Calvin Euclid Zappa, although this occurred only because the hospital at which he was born refused to register him under the name Dweezil. The name was a nickname coined by Frank for an oddly-curled pinky-toe of Gail's. His father instead used the first names of his bandmates to form a name. He was always called "Dweezil" by his family and was unaware that this was not the name on his birth certificate. Upon this discovery at the age of five, he insisted on having his nickname become his legal name. Gail and Frank hired an attorney and soon the name Dweezil was official.
In the 1980s, Dweezil worked as a MTV VJ. He also recorded some solo rock albums, as well as playing guitar for other artists. Dweezil can be seen in the music video for Don Johnson's top 40 song, "Heartbeat." Dweezil has said that Eddie Van Halen was his favorite guitar player, and he began copying Van Halen's distinctive guitar style. He also had a part in the futuristic Arnold Schwarzenegger movie The Running Man as Stevie ("Don't touch that dial!"), and gave his most famous cameo role in Molly Ringwald's brat-pack movie Pretty in Pink as Andi's friend, Simon.
In the mid 1990s, he voiced the character Ajax Duckman on the animated series Duckman. He also briefly appeared in the television sitcom "Normal Life" with sister Moon Unit Zappa and former Laverne and Shirley star Cindy Williams. And he also had a small role in the Michael Keaton movie Jack Frost in 1998, along with his sister Moon Unit Zappa and fellow musician Henry Rollins.
Dweezil's first serious relationship of note was with Katie Wagner, daughter of actor Robert Wagner, star of the Hart to Hart tv show. Dweezil later went on to have a brief relationship with actress Sharon Stone. For six years, Dweezil dated musician Lisa Loeb. Dweezil and Lisa wrote and performed music together, and even went on tour with Loeb's band. The couple co-hosted the cooking show Dweezil & Lisa on Food Network in 2004. However, the couple broke up in the summer of 2004. Dweezil married fashion stylist Lauren Knudsen on September 3, 2005 in Los Angeles.
In 2006, Dweezil organized the "Zappa Plays Zappa" tour. He assembled a band of young musicians with a view to bring the music of Frank Zappa to a younger audience. The tour also features guest appearances by Steve Vai, Napoleon Murphy Brock and Terry Bozzio. The tour began in Europe in May with dates in the U.S. from June. After a break it continued in the U.S. on October 18, 2006.
In 2003, on "Weird Al" Yankovic's album, Poodle Hat, Yankovic featured Dweezil Zappa on the song "Genius in France.
Andy
Dweezil Zappa Lyrics
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If there is, I really wanna know
Is there anything good inside of you
If there is I really wanna know
Is there anything good inside of you
If there is I really wanna know
Is there?
Is there any-thaaaang good inside of you
I really wanna know-woh oh oh oh
Is there any-thaaaang good inside of you
If there is, I really wanna know
Really wanna know
Something anything
Something anything
Show me a sign if you don't mind
Show me a sign if you don't mind
Do you know what I'm really telling you
Is it something that you can understand
Do you know what I'm really telling you
Is it something that you can understand
Do you know what I'm really telling you
Is it something that you can understand
Do you know what I'm really telling you
Is it something that you can understand
Andy Devine had a thong rind
It was sublime but the wrong kind
Andy Devine had a thong rind
It was sublime but the wrong kind
Have I aligned with a blown mind
Wasted my time on a drawn blind
Have I aligned with a blown mind
Wasted my time on a drawn blind
Oh Andy
The lyrics to Dweezil Zappa's song "Andy" seem to be a contemplation on the existence of goodness within someone. The repeated lines asking if there is anything good inside of you reflect a curiosity and desire to uncover the true nature of a person. There is a genuine longing to understand and connect with the goodness that may exist within the subject. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the urgency and sincerity of this desire.
The lines "Show me a sign if you don't mind" further highlight the longing for some sort of indication or proof of the person's inner goodness. It suggests a plea for the person to reveal themselves, to let the singer in and provide some reassurance or confirmation of their positive qualities.
The mention of Andy Devine in the latter part of the song adds a playful twist. The phrases "Andy Devine had a thong rind" and "It was sublime but the wrong kind" seem to introduce a surreal and absurd element. It's possible that these lines serve as a metaphor or a humorous interjection, contrasting with the serious and introspective tone of the rest of the song. The lines that follow continue this playful tone while still questioning whether the singer has wasted their time or misjudged someone.
Overall, "Andy" is a song that explores both the longing to find goodness in others and the uncertainties and complexities of human nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Is there anything good inside of you
Are there any redeeming qualities or positive traits within you
If there is, I really wanna know
If there are, I genuinely want to be aware of them
Is there anything good inside of you
Are there any positive aspects or virtues within you
If there is I really wanna know
If there are, I truly desire to find out
Is there anything good inside of you
Are there any commendable qualities or beneficial attributes within you
If there is I really wanna know
If there are, I sincerely wish to discover them
Is there?
Is there truly?
Is there any-thaaaang good inside of you
Are there any-anything at all-positive characteristics or traits within you
If there is
In the event that there are
I really wanna know-woh oh oh oh
I genuinely want to be informed - woh oh oh oh
Is there any-thaaaang good inside of you
Are there any-anything at all-worthwhile aspects or virtues within you
If there is, I really wanna know
If there are, I genuinely want to be aware of them
Really wanna know
Truly desire to find out
Something anything
Some sort of indication or evidence, anything
Something anything
Some sort of indication or evidence, anything
Show me a sign if you don't mind
Provide me with a signal or indication, if you don't object
Show me a sign if you don't mind
Provide me with a signal or indication, if you don't object
Do you know what I'm really telling you
Are you aware of the true message I'm conveying to you
Is it something that you can understand
Is it a concept or idea that you can comprehend
Do you know what I'm really telling you
Are you aware of the genuine message I'm communicating to you
Is it something that you can understand
Is it a concept or idea that you can grasp
Do you know what I'm really telling you
Are you aware of the actual message I'm conveying to you
Is it something that you can understand
Is it a concept or idea that you are capable of comprehending
Do you know what I'm really telling you
Are you familiar with the true message I'm conveying to you
Is it something that you can understand
Is it a concept or idea that you can understand
Andy Devine had a thong rind
Andy Devine possessed an undergarment residue
It was sublime but the wrong kind
It was magnificent, yet not appropriate or suitable
Andy Devine had a thong rind
Andy Devine had a residue from a type of undergarment
It was sublime but the wrong kind
It was magnificent, yet not the correct type or variety
Have I aligned with a blown mind
Have I associated myself with an intoxicated or confused mindset
Wasted my time on a drawn blind
Expended my time on a futile and pointless endeavor
Have I aligned with a blown mind
Have I connected myself with a disoriented or delusional state of mind
Wasted my time on a drawn blind
Wasted my time pursuing something that is ultimately without success or fulfillment
Oh Andy
Oh, Andy
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Lyrics
Is there anything good inside of you
If there is, I really wanna know
Is there anything good inside of you
If there is
I really wanna
Know
Is there anything
Good inside of you
If there is
I really wanna
Know
Is there?
Is there any-thaaaang good inside of you
If there is, I really wanna know
Is there any-thaaaang good inside of you
If there is, I really wanna know, really wanna know
Something
Something
Show me a sign
If you don't mind
Show me a sign
If you don't mind
Show me a sign
If you don't mind
Show me a sign
If you don't who ha who ha oh!
[Dweezil Zappa Guitar Solo]
Do you know what I'm really telling you
Is it something that you can understand
Do you know what I'm really telling you
Is it something that you can understand
Do you know what I'm really telling you
Is it something that you can understand
Do you know what I'm really telling you
Is it something that you can understand
Andy Devine (Devine)
Had a thong rind (rind)
It was sublime (sublime)
But the wrong kind
Andy Devine (Devine)
Had a thong rind (rind)
It was sublime (sublime)
But of the wrong kind
Have I aligned
With a blown mind
Wasted my time
On a drawn blind
Have I aligned
With a blown mind
Wasted my time
On a drawn blind
Oh Andy
Whoo!
Andy
Andy, Andy
Thong rind
It was sublime, y'all
The wrong kind, yeah-ah-yeah-ah-yeah!
Who hoo!
[Dweezil Zappa Guitar Solo]
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Dweezil Zappa - Lead Guitar
Aaron Arntz - Keyboards, Trumpet
Scheila Gonzalez - Saxophone, Keyboards
Billy Hulting - Mallet Percussion (xylophone), Percussion
Pete Griffin - Bass
Joe Travers - Drums
Jamie W. Kime - Guitar
Special Guest
Napoleon Murphy Brock - Saxophone
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Lyrics
Is there anything good inside of you
If there is, I really wanna know
Is there anything good inside of you
If there is
I really wanna
Know
Is there anything
Good inside of you
If there is
I really wanna
Know
Is there?
Is there any-thaaaang good inside of you
If there is, I really wanna know
Is there any-thaaaang good inside of you
If there is, I really wanna know, really wanna know
Something
Something
Show me a sign
If you don't mind
Show me a sign
If you don't mind
Show me a sign
If you don't mind
Show me a sign
If you don't who ha who ha oh!
[Dweezil Zappa Guitar Solo]
Do you know what I'm really telling you
Is it something that you can understand
Do you know what I'm really telling you
Is it something that you can understand
Do you know what I'm really telling you
Is it something that you can understand
Do you know what I'm really telling you
Is it something that you can understand
Andy Devine (Devine)
Had a thong rind (rind)
It was sublime (sublime)
But the wrong kind
Andy Devine (Devine)
Had a thong rind (rind)
It was sublime (sublime)
But of the wrong kind
Have I aligned
With a blown mind
Wasted my time
On a drawn blind
Have I aligned
With a blown mind
Wasted my time
On a drawn blind
Oh Andy
Whoo!
Andy
Andy, Andy
Thong rind
It was sublime, y'all
The wrong kind, yeah-ah-yeah-ah-yeah!
Who hoo!
[Dweezil Zappa Guitar Solo]
@paulmcauliffe8857
One of FZ's most obscure and best works. Waay ahead of his time!
@tdelso
lol. maybe is not one of his most popular, but is far from being one of the most of obscure.
@matth268
How do people not stand up and dance the whole time?
@bd5933
Another album I must revisit - ‘One Size Fits All’.
@MysticRhythmsLive
I have a feeling we're both going to be listening to quite a bit of Zappa sometime in the future! I know I will! LOL!
@bd5933
@MysticRhythmsLive
Enjoy - I think Frank had 50+ albums in total.
The ‘Live at the Fillmore’ is excellent.
@MarkSteinpreis
Wow Dweezil, that was awesome, Your dad was such a big part of my life growing up in the 70s, none of my collection survived two divorces and I just thought I would see if Andy was on Youtube. Watching this both broke my heart and restored it at the same time. I am sure your dad enjoyed this as much as I just did.
@Acqua99
The standing ovation at the end made my cry!
@MeissnerEffect
Ohhhhh Dad’s Green Genes came out during that guitar break. Man this is such a treat I just can’t explain what these Zappa Plays Zappa shows mean, and the Special Guests whaaaaaaaaat? ✨✨❤️❤️🦋🦋🐕🫶🏽