{"product_id":"shady-grove-2","title":"Shady Grove","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe third long-player from San Francisco psychedelic icons Quicksilver Messenger Service (QMS) is a direct contrast from their previous discs. \u003ci\u003eShady Grove\u003c\/i\u003e (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 \u003ci\u003eHappy Trails\u003c\/i\u003e (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\u003ci\u003e Happy Trails\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Endless Happiness","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50490296435019,"sku":"2027573","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Shady_Grove_fc75bfa1_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727657459","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/shady-grove-2","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}