Somehow it does work
Originally released on various bedroom labels before being collected as Rifts in 2012
Originally released in May 1982
" is the perfect example of how Zappa constantly tried to push musical boundaries--the music is heavy metal accompanied by a female opera singer (Lisa Popiel) with xylophone added in for good measure
The arrangements are equally imaginative
BEAUCOUPS OF BLUES 11/16/2010 Somehow it does workPersonnel: Ringo Starr (vocals, drums, percussion); Ringo Starr (acoustic guitar); Vini Poncia (vocals, guitar); Jeannie Kendall (vocals); Jerry Kennedy, Jerry Shook (guitar); Pete Drake (steel guitar, pedal steel guitar); Ben Keith (pedal steel guitar); Jim Buchanan (fiddle, strings); George Richey, Grover Lavender (fiddle); Roy Huskey Jr., Buddy Harman (bass instrument); The Jordanaires (background vocals); Chuck Howard, Dave Kirby, Jerry Reed,