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Wind Up Workin' in a Gas Station
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Wikipedia article
"'Wind Up Workin' in a Gas Station'" is the opening song on Frank Zappa's 1976 album 'Zoot Allures'. The song contains a fake German accent from Zappa as a result of Zappa's fascination with the German culture. In concert, the extensive repetition of the lines "Show me your thumb if you're really dumb" was given the response by the audience members putting both thumbs firmly in the air. Despite the lyrics being pessimistic, the song became a fan favorite. A live version can be found on 'You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6'.
Meaning
The song attacks the American school system explaining that even with the highest education, many people will still end up with low pay jobs such as working at a gas station. The "show me your thumb" lines are believed to be a reference to a Gulf gasoline commercial from the 1960s.url=https://www.donlope.net/fz/notes/Zoot_Allures.html#Workin
Personnel
Musicians
* Frank Zappa guitar, bass, lead vocals, synthesizer* Terry Bozzio drums
* Davey Moir lead vocals, backing vocals
Production staff
* Arnie Acosta mastering* Amy Bernstein layout design
* Michael Braunstein engineer
* Bob Stone digital remastering
References
Category:Frank Zappa songs
Category:Songs about occupations
Category:Songs written by Frank Zappa
Category:1976 songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Frank Zappa
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