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Quicksilver Messenger Service's debut effort was a little more restrained and folky than some listeners had expected, given their reputation for stretching out in concert. While some prefer the mostly live Happy Trails, this self-titled collection is inarguably their strongest set of studio material, with the accent on melodic folk-rock. Highlights include their cover of folksinger Hamilton Camp's "Pride of Man," probably their best studio track; "Light Your Windows," probably the group's best original composition; and founding member Dino Valenti's "Dino's Song" (Valenti himself was in jail when the album was recorded). "Gold and Silver" is their best instrumental jam, and the 12-minute "The Fool" reflects some of the best and worst traits of the psychedelic era.
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HE 69009LP
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The third long-player from San Francisco psychedelic icons Quicksilver Messenger Service (QMS) is a direct contrast from their previous discs. Shady Grove (1969) is comprised mostly of shorter and self-contained pieces as opposed to the long and extended jams that were so prevalent on their self-titled debut (1967) and Happy Trails (1969). Ironically, the one stretched-out instrumental is courtesy of their latest acquisition -- Brit recording session guru Nicky Hopkins (keyboards). Another possible reason for the shift in style as well as personnel is the conspicuous absence of Gary Duncan (guitar) -- who is rumored to have been a "guest" of Bay Area law enforcement at the time. The band incorporate a number of different styles on the album. Kicking off the disc is an up-tempo rocking version of the traditional Appalachian folk song "Shady Grove." The QMS reading is highlighted by John Cipollina's trademark fluid fretwork and a familiar "Bo Diddley" backbeat -- reminiscent of both "Who Do You Love" and "Mona" from the live ensemble LP Happy Trails.
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HE 69001LP
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Reissue for the 1969 live album for Quicksilver Messenger Service, Happy Trails, recorded live in 1968 at the Fillmore in San Francisco.
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VL 901523LP
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"The group raises images of White Spanish missions with red tile roofs in old California, of Wells Fargo, of 1865 San Francisco political corruption and 1965 San Francisco purity still intact. In person Quicksilver Messenger Service is a musical mental movie of the West" --The Village Voice, June 1968, reviewing QMS live at the Fillmore East. As everyone knows, Quicksilver Messenger Service at their peak in 1968 were one of the greatest live bands the world has ever seen. Rather than some foggy hearsay legend, proof of their prowess is available via a few live recordings fortunately preserved from oblivion. This one is a particularly devastating night at the Fillmore East in June 1968.
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ECHO 2033LP
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180-gram vinyl. Includes insert. This unique show offers up a slice of QMS history, with most of the band following other pursuits shortly after its occurrence. Valenti carried on his solo career while Cipollina took Skip Olsen into various offshoot projects. Duncan relocated to Hawaii, Ellmore dropped into the background, and Lewis ventured deep into the disco scene, the conclusion of a period that had promised so much more. Many of the shows on the Solid Silver "comeback" tour of 1975/'76 brought Quicksilver back into the club scene, playing in more intimate surroundings such as My Father's Place in Roslyn, New York. The tour harkened back to their days as psychedelic protagonists from San Francisco. Their appearance at My Father's Place on January 31, 1976, allowed the band to enjoy their respected repertoire that had brought them the deserved attention in the late 1960s. Echoes proudly presents the entire FM broadcast this performance in professionally remastered sound with background liners and rare archival photos.
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LR 405LP
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2013 release. One of the most highly regarded live recordings of the band's career, this early 1970 date features the Just For Love/What About Me line-up with the addition of blues harp legend James Cotton. Culling together material from What About Me and 1971's Quicksilver as well as some great blues based jams, this title is an all-time live Quicksilver classic and this deluxe packaged edition with clear vinyl and a bonus CD featuring extra tracks from the same date is the only way to own it.
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LR 407LP
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2013 release. For an era and city that are ripe with legendary psychedelic shows, April 15, 1970 at Winterland is a particularly compelling night. Quicksilver Messenger Service appeared alongside The Dead and The Airplane, combining to make what many might argue is the holy trinity of the SF Sound. For a show of such epic proportions, surprisingly little is known about it outside of the recordings that are available -- there is no known poster or handbill, and some suggest that the band promoted the show themselves outside of the monopolizing clutches of Bill Graham Presents. Regardless, the music and recording quality are unparalleled and Quicksilver's set is as good as it gets. Presented here in a deluxe clear vinyl addition with a bonus CD featuring an extra track.Despite being at the tail end of Quicksilver's career, this live date from Winterland on December 1, 1973 shows that they were still a force to be reckoned with live. Headlining a bill that also featured Cippolina's new project, Copperhead, as well as the Sons Of Champlin, Quicksilver rip through a number of classics from their catalog. Though primarily Valenti's band towards the end, this live set features all of the original members and is a particularly rollicking live effort. Presented here in a deluxe clear vinyl addition with a bonus CD featuring extra tracks.
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ECHO 2033CD
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This unique show offers up a slice of QMS history with most of the band following other pursuits shortly after. Valenti carried on his solo career while Cipollina took Olsen into various offshoot projects. Duncan relocated to Hawaii, Elmore dropped into the background and Lewis ventured deep into the disco scene, the conclusion of a period that had promised so much more. Many of the shows on the Solid Silver "comeback" tour of 1975/76 brought Quicksilver back into the club scene, playing in more intimate surroundings such as My Father's Place in Roslyn, New York. It harked back to their days as psychedelic protagonists from San Francisco. Their appearance here in 1976 reflects times gone by and allows the band to enjoy their respected repertoire that had brought them the deserved attention in the late 1960s. Echoes proudly presents the entire FM broadcast of QMS' January 1976 appearance at My Father's Place in New York. Professionally re-mastered original broadcast with background liners and rare archival photos.
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KH 9010CD
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The Dino Valenti-fronted Quicksilver Messenger Service were on fire during the penultimate night of rock's spiritual home in San Francisco, The Fillmore West. On this memorable night in July 1971, QMS performed several of the better tracks from their two Hawaiian albums as well as older choice material from Happy Trails and Shady Grove. QMS fans will be delighted to discover a wealth of rarely-performed material here -- some songs destined for their next two albums, and some that would never be officially released. Digitally remastered for the first time.
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