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I forgot I even had this record...and for the record this is before Dino Valenti joined the band you either loved his vocals or hated them
sfyi2001 wrote:
Bump. This was recorded before many of you were born. Just sayin'.
Bump. This was recorded before many of you were born. Just sayin'.
Not in the least embarrassed that I know who this is. This band was a significant contributer to that phase of music.
A comment from a few years back indicated that the poster was embarrassed to know who QMS was
A comment from a few years back indicated that the poster was embarrassed to know who QMS was
Thanks Bill for taking me back to 'another' time. Wonderful. 
MilesW wrote:
Me too.
Adding a comment to move that disgusting gif post down.
Me too.
its that bo diddley beat
if you listen too long you could become a crazy cat
if you listen too long you could become a crazy cat
Thanks for that nostalgic road trip, Bill!
below72 wrote:
Not downplaying the influence QMS had, but yeah, Dark Star (released in 68) is country rock
Ah yes - funny how time makes memory fade. In reality, without QMS, the jam band that DEAD fans know and love so much, would not have existed. QMS was one of a very few and elite group of 'jam bands' along with Big Brother (remember?). Back in those days as I recall, (late 60's till about mid-'71) the DEAD were playing country-rock tunes.
Not downplaying the influence QMS had, but yeah, Dark Star (released in 68) is country rock
This has that shimmering, irrepressibly trippy-hippy vibe, that elusive, bright, liquid metal tremolo tone, and that mad-driving, cliff-diving bass that Jorma and Jack and so many others were into at the time. It still rocks and reaches me today!
Comment added- post no bills........
Posted.
Posted.
Adding a comment to move that disgusting gif post down.
kcar wrote:
He wants a dance-off with Vanilla Ice, btw. You're gonna be the judge. 
Welcome to hell!
I just threw up in my mouth
Don and I promise not to tell anyone.
I just threw up in my mouth
Great tune, I missed this one over the years - thanks RP!
sfyi2001 wrote:
Didn't Charles Shaar Murray really rave about this band in the NME early-70's?
Tippster wrote:
Or "Women are Smarter."
That's right!
(This really reminds me of being at a Dead show.)
Or "Women are Smarter."
That's right!
(This really reminds me of being at a Dead show.)
freaking wow
donate now
donate now
I have the vinyl from all those years ago!
chaz wrote:
Love QMS. Saw/heard them many times in late 60's. One of their best songs. Speaking of that era and now, why don't we ever hear any Cold Blood? Can't find them anywhere on RP playlists. One off the most amazing singers (Lydia Pense) and some of the horn players went off to create Tower of Power. How about it Bill?
Or Genya Ravan and Ten Wheel Drive...Much Better'n the Morning,
Yeah...
Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
jgzeger wrote:
It's past time to forget about Trump. All the attention he gets just feeds his ego.
It's past time to forget about Trump. All the attention he gets just feeds his ego.
kcar wrote:
He wants a dance-off with Vanilla Ice, btw. You're gonna be the judge. Welcome to hell!
Don and I promise not to tell anyone.
Sounds like Not Far Away performed by The Doors.
rfpresents2 wrote:
This would be Hell if i have to see anything more related to this POS, I heard this live a number of times at the Filmore, I do not want to have this image in my head, Please take it off!!!!
kcar wrote:
He wants a dance-off with Vanilla Ice, btw. You're gonna be the judge. Welcome to hell!
Don and I promise not to tell anyone.
kcar wrote:
I'm embarrassed at how much I laughed at this GIF. Pure genius.
Don and I promise not to tell anyone.
I'm embarrassed at how much I laughed at this GIF. Pure genius.
thewiseking wrote:
I haven't forgotten them and they were one of the great 60's live bands. That's why Bill Graham booked them regularly at the Fillmore. Cipollina (RIP) was a influential guitar player in early West Coast rock.
If you've ever shopped old Fillmore posters this band comes up constantly. All the best graphic artists of that era: Rick Griffin, etc did beautiful, beautiful posters for this crummy, now forgotten band. Just listen to that guitar work. Oy.
I haven't forgotten them and they were one of the great 60's live bands. That's why Bill Graham booked them regularly at the Fillmore. Cipollina (RIP) was a influential guitar player in early West Coast rock.
kcar wrote:
He wants a dance-off with Vanilla Ice, btw. You're gonna be the judge. Welcome to hell!
most disgusting GET HIS SHIT OFF OF MY SCREEN
Don and I promise not to tell anyone.
most disgusting GET HIS SHIT OFF OF MY SCREEN
The dude described in the lyrics is, um....aggressive. 
Still amazing!
thewiseking wrote:
I have a number of those old posters - a buddy was an artist and collected them at the time. He did several for Mother Earth, most of which are subtly obscene.
I have a Big Brother poster, fair condition, but one corner about an inch square was sliced off with surgical precision. I wonder why...
c.
If you've ever shopped old Fillmore posters this band comes up constantly. All the best graphic artists of that era: Rick Griffin, etc did beautiful, beautiful posters for this crummy, now forgotten band. Just listen to that guitar work. Oy.
I have a number of those old posters - a buddy was an artist and collected them at the time. He did several for Mother Earth, most of which are subtly obscene.
I have a Big Brother poster, fair condition, but one corner about an inch square was sliced off with surgical precision. I wonder why...
c.
thewiseking wrote:
Are we listening to the same song? I hear a band that was years ahead of its time.
If you've ever shopped old Fillmore posters this band comes up constantly. All the best graphic artists of that era: Rick Griffin, etc did beautiful, beautiful posters for this crummy, now forgotten band. Just listen to that guitar work. Oy.
Are we listening to the same song? I hear a band that was years ahead of its time.
If you've ever shopped old Fillmore posters this band comes up constantly. All the best graphic artists of that era: Rick Griffin, etc did beautiful, beautiful posters for this crummy, now forgotten band. Just listen to that guitar work. Oy.
Blast from my past.
I don't think I ever head this before without being . . . I plead the 5th.
I don't think I ever head this before without being . . . I plead the 5th.
andrew2112 wrote:
Welcome to Radio Paradise! 🙏
This is my first time hearing this song. It’s amazing!
Welcome to Radio Paradise! 🙏
This is my first time hearing this song. It’s amazing!
idiot_wind wrote:
or beats.
We need more songs with the Bo Diddley beat.
Or is it Beets?
Or is it Beets?
or beats.
Wow! Not heard this in quite some time! Really good stuff from back in the day. Thanks Bill!!!
Dude's a bit of a stalker
What a hot rock song
Love it
I wanna tell you what I gonna do, hit PSD an play somethin' new...
We need more songs with the Bo Diddley beat.
Or is it Beets?
Or is it Beets?
Donnie the dangler is not necessarily office environment PC.
But it is so funny
But it is so funny
kcar wrote:
He wants a dance-off with Vanilla Ice, btw. You're gonna be the judge. Welcome to hell!
Very funny!
Don and I promise not to tell anyone.
Very funny!
kcar wrote:
He wants a dance-off with Vanilla Ice, btw. You're gonna be the judge. Welcome to hell!
Don and I promise not to tell anyone.
Ah yes - funny how time makes memory fade. In reality, without QMS, the jam band that DEAD fans know and love so much, would not have existed. QMS was one of a very few and elite group of 'jam bands' along with Big Brother (remember?). Back in those days as I recall, (late 60's till about mid-'71) the DEAD were playing country-rock tunes.
Ancient, but new to me. Volume up ...
that's HIlarious
kcar wrote:
He wants a dance-off with Vanilla Ice, btw. You're gonna be the judge. Welcome to hell!
kcar wrote:
Don and I promise not to tell anyone.
Spent one or two hazy evenings listening to this album ... :)
cayenne wrote:
I'm kind of embarrassed that I know who this is.
He wants a dance-off with Vanilla Ice, btw. You're gonna be the judge. Welcome to hell!
I'm kind of embarrassed that I know who this is.
Don and I promise not to tell anyone.
LizK wrote:
Sunday night rock 'n roll, like King Biscuit Flour Hour.
Oh yeah. Good times.
ziggytrix wrote:
Or "Women are Smarter."
I keep expecting this to turn into The Grateful Dead covering Buddy Holly's Not Fade Away...
Or "Women are Smarter."
I keep expecting this to turn into The Grateful Dead covering Buddy Holly's Not Fade Away...
coloradojohn wrote:
ROCK ON, WHAT A CREW!!! WOO-HOOOO!!! : )
I dig how the Vibe of The Time permeates and mutates in this thing; hear the Bo Diddly, Jeff Air, The Doors, Van, Big Bro&the HC in it
ROCK ON, WHAT A CREW!!! WOO-HOOOO!!! : )
Stephen_Phillips wrote:
Yes and it also strikes me how similar the singer sounds to Jim Morrison.
Totally agree, since the words were different I had to look, LOVE this
Yes and it also strikes me how similar the singer sounds to Jim Morrison.
Totally agree, since the words were different I had to look, LOVE this
Iconic album cover.
Sometimes you have to bring out your inner Jim Morrison.
NickDanger wrote:
Yes and it also strikes me how similar the singer sounds to Jim Morrison.
Man, I haven't heard Quicksilver Messenger Service for ages. This is one of the reasons why RP rocks!
This rhythm makes me think of Not Fade Away.
This rhythm makes me think of Not Fade Away.
Yes and it also strikes me how similar the singer sounds to Jim Morrison.
Man, I haven't heard Quicksilver Messenger Service for ages. This is one of the reasons why RP rocks!
This rhythm makes me think of Not Fade Away.
This rhythm makes me think of Not Fade Away.
Cool! Never heard this before.
LOVED QMS,, SCREW all you haters!!!
kcar wrote:
I'm kind of embarrassed that I know who this is.
Sure, you might not like this...but it could always be worse.
Say a little prayer before hitting that PSD button, kids!
Say a little prayer before hitting that PSD button, kids!
I'm kind of embarrassed that I know who this is.
I bet he's got a cobra snake for a necktie.
Brilliant!
Yes this was one of the LP's that took us for a ride.
A very pleasant one for sure.
A very pleasant one for sure.
Hannio wrote:
If this doesn't trigger your acid flashback, nothing will.
I m having flashbacks man! Thanks for the art.
If this doesn't trigger your acid flashback, nothing will.
kcar wrote:
If this doesn't trigger your acid flashback, nothing will.
If this doesn't trigger your acid flashback, nothing will.
icuski2 wrote:
Not quite the Dead but a helluva moment in time: https://www.deadheadland.com/2016/06/12/merle-saunders-friends-w-bob-weir-mona-haight-street-fair-1985/
Quicksilver Messenger Service? Never heard of them. Thought I was listening to the Dead before I looked to see who it was. I dig~!~!~!
Not quite the Dead but a helluva moment in time: https://www.deadheadland.com/2016/06/12/merle-saunders-friends-w-bob-weir-mona-haight-street-fair-1985/
Quicksilver Messenger Service? Never heard of them. Thought I was listening to the Dead before I looked to see who it was. I dig~!~!~!
On_The_Beach wrote:
Toto? Kansas? Not on RP! ; )
Toto? Kansas? Not on RP! ; )
Sure, you might not like this...but it could always be worse.
Say a little prayer before hitting that PSD button, kids!
Say a little prayer before hitting that PSD button, kids!
now this is rock n roll (with no dancing bananas)
Hello,
I'm not su if I am right here. You used to sell shirts with the radio paradise llogo embroidered on. Do you still sell them? If so, where do I find them?
Regards
Boerje
I'm not su if I am right here. You used to sell shirts with the radio paradise llogo embroidered on. Do you still sell them? If so, where do I find them?
Regards
Boerje
thewiseking wrote:
??????? This cut is the quintessential late 60s West Coast rock Sorry if you don't like it.
Some things are best forgotten. Like Quicksilver Messenger Service
??????? This cut is the quintessential late 60s West Coast rock Sorry if you don't like it.
this song is makin' my heart go bumpity-bump : )
Some things are best forgotten. Like Quicksilver Messenger Service
TerryS wrote:
Toto? Kansas? Not on RP! ; )
First tune today. Just hooked up new speakers and a wireless connection (not Bluetooth) and Oh my, Toto, we're not in Kansas any more.
Volume UP!
Volume UP!
Toto? Kansas? Not on RP! ; )
First tune today. Just hooked up new speakers and a wireless connection (not Bluetooth) and Oh my, Toto, we're not in Kansas any more.
Volume UP!
Volume UP!
There's a band I haven't thought about in a good while. Great to hear them again!
Brings back memories of so many excellent SF-based bands in the 60s-70s. More please.
Ooooooooo... Mona!
The gitarsolo reminds me of CSNY (album Deja Vu?).
Classic. John Cipollina was a great guitarist.
Loved this when it first came out and still love it. A great album that displayed all that was the 60's SF sound.
As others have noted, I thought this was the first Dead song I've heard that I found compelling. . . but no. I do really like it though.
idiot_wind wrote:
It ought to be; Bo Diddley wrote this tune.
Is that a Bo Diddley beat?
It ought to be; Bo Diddley wrote this tune.
akdavey wrote:
Can't help but NOT want to hear Too Much Magic Bus bam bam bam . . . bambam after this.
Much better than the Dead IMHO.
Can't help but want to hear "Magic Bus" after this, tho.
Can't help but want to hear "Magic Bus" after this, tho.
Can't help but NOT want to hear Too Much Magic Bus bam bam bam . . . bambam after this.
This is a great cut from probably their one great album. Comparisons with the Dead are not really very apt, from my perspective. Quicksilver never wrote many songs. John Cipolina had a distinct and immediately recognizable sound, but as a guitarist, he was never in Garcia's league. The Dead played incessantly for a long time, which allowed them to work so incredibly as a unit (when it worked, that is). Who can say what Quicksilver would have accomplished had things gone differently? Happy Trails is a great memento of a unique period in time, but the band really did not grow much beyond this stage, whereas the Dead rambled far and wide.
just love Cipollina
Them waz the daze.
i read that music is what feelings sound like. yup.
LizK wrote:
big smile!
Sunday night rock 'n roll, like King Biscuit Flour Hour.
big smile!
Sunday night rock 'n roll, like King Biscuit Flour Hour.
It was an 8. It's a 9 now.
Tippster wrote:
Absolutely. This track is a testament to what could have been, like the Stones and Who in the 70's after the Beatles split.
All in all though, this has to be one of the best rock songs (renditions) in rock history.
Absolutely. This track is a testament to what could have been, like the Stones and Who in the 70's after the Beatles split.
All in all though, this has to be one of the best rock songs (renditions) in rock history.
Sounds like Link Wray
WonderLizard wrote:
Hmm. IMHO, the Dead worked their asses off, held together as a band, toured relentlessly. Quicksilver disintegrated when founding member Dino Valenti returned and, from what I heard, forced Cipollina and Greg Elmore out of the band. They weren't quite the same, and their music showed it. So, if anything, the Dead made their breaks, and Quicksilver simply couldn't.
Absolutely. This track is a testament to what could have been, like the Stones and Who in the 70's after the Beatles split.
Hmm. IMHO, the Dead worked their asses off, held together as a band, toured relentlessly. Quicksilver disintegrated when founding member Dino Valenti returned and, from what I heard, forced Cipollina and Greg Elmore out of the band. They weren't quite the same, and their music showed it. So, if anything, the Dead made their breaks, and Quicksilver simply couldn't.
Absolutely. This track is a testament to what could have been, like the Stones and Who in the 70's after the Beatles split.
Loving this. Rocking out in the studio!
I dig how the Vibe of The Time permeates and mutates in this thing; hear the Bo Diddly, Jeff Air, The Doors, Van, Big Bro&the HC in it
dig wrote:
Hmm. IMHO, the Dead worked their asses off, held together as a band, toured relentlessly. Quicksilver disintegrated when founding member Dino Valenti returned and, from what I heard, forced Cipollina and Greg Elmore out of the band. They weren't quite the same, and their music showed it. So, if anything, the Dead made their breaks, and Quicksilver simply couldn't.
So... both Quicksilver and The Dead were formed in San Francisco in1965. Boy did The Grateful Dead get the big break.
Hmm. IMHO, the Dead worked their asses off, held together as a band, toured relentlessly. Quicksilver disintegrated when founding member Dino Valenti returned and, from what I heard, forced Cipollina and Greg Elmore out of the band. They weren't quite the same, and their music showed it. So, if anything, the Dead made their breaks, and Quicksilver simply couldn't.
idiot_wind wrote:
Yes.
Is that a Bo Diddley beat?
Yes.
kingart wrote:
From the gist of your post, I'd guess the lopping off already happened.
Woulda sworn this was late Dead-era concert twaddle. Almost insufferable, only good as an artifact. Jamming like Garcia, singing like Morrison or Weir, recycling the Who recycling Eddie Cochran. Jeez, cut my ears off.
From the gist of your post, I'd guess the lopping off already happened.
Is that a Bo Diddley beat?
La migliore "cover" di Mona di sempre; meglio dell'originale!
akdavey wrote:
Yes. Yes, the "Live at Leeds" version would work nicely.
Much better than the Dead IMHO.
Can't help but want to hear "Magic Bus" after this, tho.
Can't help but want to hear "Magic Bus" after this, tho.
Yes. Yes, the "Live at Leeds" version would work nicely.
Have to stay up late around here to hear the groovy stuff. 
kingart wrote:
Five legends down in one fell swoop - impressive kingart, impressive.
Woulda sworn this was late Dead-era concert twaddle. Almost insufferable, only good as an artifact. Jamming like Garcia, singing like Morrison or Weir, recycling the Who recycling Eddie Cochran. Jeez, cut my ears off.
Five legends down in one fell swoop - impressive kingart, impressive.
Yes about 45 years since I heard this too. To my ears now it sounds quite Doors like - loved the cover too then and it still looks great now.
Been a while since I heard this one, like maybe 40 years. The album cover was one of my favorites.
Wait ... you just segweyed into Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros again.
Are you recycling a day in May, Bill?
Are you recycling a day in May, Bill?
Much better than the Dead IMHO.
Can't help but want to hear "Magic Bus" after this, tho.
Can't help but want to hear "Magic Bus" after this, tho.
Woulda sworn this was late Dead-era concert twaddle. Almost insufferable, only good as an artifact. Jamming like Garcia, singing like Morrison or Weir, recycling the Who recycling Eddie Cochran. Jeez, cut my ears off.
trippy segway from this beauty fast into Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros, neat DJ
I came home a while ago, with this song in the back of my head and a bad need to put it on. Then I remembered that I'd left the CD in the car. And now....
Pure magic.
Pure magic.
joelbb wrote:
Actually, this is a true classic of the Psychedelic Era. Perhaps you are plodding and tedious.
How immensely clever and original you are, who would have thought of twisting a comment of a song into a personal slight like that?? Well done.
Actually, this is a true classic of the Psychedelic Era. Perhaps you are plodding and tedious.
How immensely clever and original you are, who would have thought of twisting a comment of a song into a personal slight like that?? Well done.
So... both Quicksilver and The Dead were formed in San Francisco in1965. Boy did The Grateful Dead get the big break.
The_Walrus wrote:
Actually, this is a true classic of the Psychedelic Era. Perhaps you are plodding and tedious.
Never thought this song could sound plodding and tedious - until I heard this version. That being said it is forty odd years old so perhaps it sounded better then?
Actually, this is a true classic of the Psychedelic Era. Perhaps you are plodding and tedious.
Bump. This was recorded before many of you were born. Just sayin'.
Actually I was 16