1975 saw One Size Fits All, which, according to Zappa, featured; “Some story-type songs, but it’s pretty much rock-and-roll oriented. You could actually dance to this record.” [Miles p.245] The record peaked at No. 26, but Zappa was so proud of some of the work that Sofa No. 1 appeared on five other albums and Sofa No. 2 on six. At this point Zappa had made up with Beefheart (who played harmonica on the album under the name of Bloodshot Rollin’ Red) but he continued to complain about his inability to memorize lyrics and stay on beat. By the end of the tour the two were once again not speaking to each other. Beefheart then launched the Magic Band and recruited Jimmy Carl Black.
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