Dino's Song - studio outake - Quicksilver Messenger Service

[Jenscool]

Glad to not see Dino!!! ;)

[DavidScottSmithMusic]

Great stuff. VERY interesting. I was intrigued by the producer's use of a B3 Hammond drifting in and out early in the track, as well as the psych noise at the end. Saw these guys in Philly prior to fist LP release. Extremely memorable- that was.

[tiredguy71]

I live in Melbourne, Australia, was born in 1971 and have an ever growing fascination with the 60's that has been happening all of my life. I'd not got around to listening to this band or heard of John Cipollina before. I am going to check out more QSM tracks after posting this comment.

I envy everyone who was around at the time and able to check out the 60's bands/artists when they were performing in the 60's. You had it good. You had it oh so good. Darnit lol.

[jeffstoneguitar]

yeah, great vid too

[TheQuicksilverdog]

I saw this on a KQED special on the San Francisco sound back in '67 before QMS 1st album was released. I lived in Palo Alto & went to the city (SF) to see the Quicksilver Messenger Service almost every weekend from the summer of '66 through 1970.

[aurora1957A]

@TheQuicksilverdog

Good to see you back!

IMHO this version really showcases Cipollina's skill!

[TheQuicksilverdog]

@aurora1957A Quicksilver would rearrange their songs they played every few months, always testing now ground. They were never repetitive always progressing with their sound. They were king of the San Francisco jam bands. Bill Graham used to announce them as “Charter Members & the Grandfather of the San Francisco Sound. I was hooked 1st time I saw them & still am.

[jimimank]

A perfect anthem for that period, even a bit of a precursor to women's power that was right around the corner. Great memories of hearing them in the outdoor Be-Ins of the era, dancing in front of the stage.

[Aldebaron9]

Oh how I miss those days.....

[soxfan1957]

Awesone video. Vintage rock.

[bmet012]

I love Quicksilver Messenger Service John Cipollina and Gary Duncan were pure magic together thanks for whoever posted this gem

[6749er]

Wow this a good one. Thanks!

The old Sausalito houseboat docks.

California Quicksilver Classic.

[usedMTVpromos]

I might have probably every version of Dino's Song that Quicksilver recorded, it could be maybe their best all around number.

This take takes the cake, altho they're all good...

cuz we like to sing along to Dino's Song,

I don't ever want to spoil your party!

But I probably already have, so I better go.

It's been nice stopping by.

mm Hmm.

[hanumanhanuman]

Thanks for posting this. I like it a lot, the effects are cool. Sounds a bit like Steve Miller band of '68, tho of course vice versa and MUCH better. Quicksilver was the the best!

[aurora1957A]

I've got a first printing of the Peacock Ball (featuring both bands) hanging on my wall.

:)

[sfdog1369]

Thanks Aurora Nice Track Im Sorry But I Think The Music Critics Should Go Write In The Mags An The Papers Im Here For The Music It Is What It Is Good Or Bad Ya Dont Like The Music Dont Listen To It Plain And Simple And I Happen To Like The Music You Post So ROCK ON!!!

[aurora1957A]

Hey thanks! Peace love liberty & light 4ever!

(oh and smoke 'em if you got 'em!)

;)

[PeterCRissKISSgod]

Didn't this come out in 1968?

[seibertmeister]

I like this a lot, even more than the original. Beautiful melody, great lyrics that relate to (my) life... All around a great song.

[BILLPERKS5]

MAN, WHAT A RELIEF! I Imagine you've "Checked-OUT" Some of the STUFF....someone Has 'Posted' to Represent QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE...this "Gary Duncan and QUICKSILVER' Stuff! MAN...Its' Really Apalling!!

[aurora1957A]

I strongly disagree.

I saw QMS last year and found the show to be professional and entertaining. Duncan is an under appreciated artist who was considerate enough of his fans to stick around and sign autographs.

I am not familiar with the entire body of his work but take a listen to "Close Enuf for Jazz" before dismissing him.

I know there are strong feelings but isn't his "I'm the one your mother warned you about" persona really what Rock n Roll is all about?

Do we demonize Jerry Lee Lewis?

[BILLPERKS5]

I Don't Choose to 'Alienate' Anyone Particularly ,In the QUICKSILVER CAMP! No aurora1957A I Feel this One is a Matter of 'Taste' surely Not an Absolute...for Everyone. "Close Enuf For Jazz", Okay, I'm open Enough! Where Do I Get Some 'EARPLAY' of it? My Question to You, Can the Guy 'Truly OVER,' His history and Real Music Backround w/Q.M.S. and Expect He and D. Freiberg to be the 'Standard Bearers'?

[aurora1957A]

LOL, you ask a lot of the man, don't you?

Peace, bro

:)

[BILLPERKS5]

MAN! I'm Kinda "NEW' to This Computer Stuff! (I Guess thats' WHY I'M askin' so Much of My Peerage!) The Reply, Has, However- Open and Expanded My Understanding of the Dilemma, I've apparently Place Mr. GARY DUNCAN In! The More Recent WEBSITE on Q.M.S. Further Stretches the Boundary of "GOOD TALENT". Thanx! For the "Hand-UP!"

[BILLPERKS5]

HOW? WHERE? WHEN? WHAT...STATE of

CONSCIOUSNESS? To WHAT...DeGREE of SIGHT PICTURE? "FILMED THROUGH AN UNDERWATER WASH?"

VERY-VERY DIFFERENT EFFECTS! SOUND..WAS BEST Though! DO TELL...How did you GET IT?

[wackorama]

That is a fascinating version. Thanks very much for posting it.

[odysseios]

Beautiful.

I seen Freiberg with Jeffersons in Italy 2 days ago.

[Faroutdog]

I saw this when it was aired on a channel 9 special about the Quicksilver Messenger Service back in the 60's. Thanks for the memories, love it. QMS FOREVER

[aurora1957A]

Glad you liked it! I posted the original, too - see the video response link Dino's Song (1969)

:)

[dullsville]

G R (( O )) (( O )) V Y

[WEIR4EVER]

Hey Aurora! This is beautiful : )) Thank you! Nice finding this today... special day, july 17th 1989 was date i met John Cip; great memories! Thanks for putting this beautiful song's vibe on the net. Best to you ; )))

Cassy

[headwall07]

Cassy and Aurora-

Thanks to both of you for making this kind of material available. For us die-hard QMS fans, it's a taste of a heaven long ago....

[ninanwk69]

Awesome...I love the effects and of course Quicksilver.

[aurora1957A]

hank you! I really like this version - I'd never heard it before.