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QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE - Smokin' Sound (1968)

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Recorded live at the Winterland, San Francisco, CA, USA November 7-10, 1968 except * Golden State Recorders, San Francisco August '68

01. Mona
Maiden of the cancer moon - tales of valvalry. Quicksilver regularly player Moon since late 1966. By the end of 1967 it had become a "jam" song that often lasted most of a 45 minute set. The Mona here is an excellent example of Quicksilver Messenger Service at it's best - exhibiting all the "psychedelic drama" they were famed for.

02. Smokestack Lightning
This song has never been released although it was a staple in their shows from early 1966. By the time of this version they had the song crisply arranged for the twin lead guitar line-up they excelled at.

03. Who Do You Love
Another major staple of their shows since 1966. It, too, benefited through the years of jamming and stretching out to become a great half hour psychedelic voyage.

04. Suzy-Q
A real favorite of the Band and it's fans since 1966. They never released this song. The pounding cowbell introduction always brought cheers as everyone rushed for the dance floor. A great and rare example of Quicksilver's great dance energy.

05. (I) Get In Trouble *
Recorded live in the Studio 8-20-68. Written by Nick Gravenites but never before released.

06. Stand By Me
This was the "A" side of a 45 rpm release. It was backed by Bears. This is an early Dino Valenti ballad.
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