"My Mother Is a Space Cadet" is the first single by Dweezil Zappa, released in 1982.

[1] The song was co-written by sister Moon Zappa and Steve Vai.

[2] Dweezil was 12 years old at the time of the recording, sister Moon Zappa was 14.

The back of the single features a picture of the band, which included Greg Kurstin who would go on to become a successful producer and songwriter.

Van Halen also plays the (uncredited) slide guitar that opens the song.