
In December 1969, “Capitol” label released “Shady Grove”, the second Quicksilver Messenger Service studio album. It was recorded July – September 199, at “Wally Heider Studios” and “Pacific High Recorders” in San Francisco, and was produced by John Palladino.
Personnel:
- John Cipollina– vocals, guitar
- Nicky Hopkins– piano, organ, celeste, harpsichord, cello
- David Freiberg– vocals, bass, guitar, viola
- Greg Elmore– drums, percussion
- Dan Healy, Bob Shumaker, Dave Brown, Mike Leary – engineer
- Dan Healy, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Snarly Grumble – mixing
- John Palladino – executive producer
Track listing:
- Shady Grove – O. Wands
- Flute Song – Denise Jewkes
- Three or Four Feet from Home – John Cipollina
- Too Far – David Freiberg
- Holy Moly – Nick Gravenites
- Joseph’s Coat – John Cipollina, Nick Gravenites
- Flashing Lonesome – David Freiberg, Denise Jewkes
- Words Can’t Say – David Freiberg, Denise Jewkes
- Edward, the Mad Shirt Grinder – Nicky Hopkins

In October 1970, “Columbia” label released “Be a Brother”, the third Big Brother and the Holding Company studio album, the first one after Janis Joplin’s departure. It was recorded in 1970, and was produced by Nick Gravenites.
Personnel:
- Nick Gravenites- lead and backing vocals
- Sam Andrew- guitar, lead and backing vocals
- David Schallock – guitar, backing vocals
- Peter Albin – guitar
- James Gurley- bass, guitar
- David Getz – drums, piano
Track listing:
- Keep On – Sam Andrew, Peter Albin, David Getz, James Gurley, David Schallock
- Joseph’s Coat – Nick Gravenites, John Cipollina
- Home on the Strange – Peter Albin, Sam Andrew
- Someday – Sam Andrew
- Heartache People – Nick Gravenites
- Sunshine Baby – Sam Andrew, Peter Albin, David Getz, James Gurley, David Shallock
- Natural – Sam Andrew
- Funkie Jim – Sam Andrew, Peter Albin, David Getz, James Gurley, David Shallock, Nick Gravenites
- I’ll Change Your Flat Tire, Merle – Nick Gravenites
- Be a Brother – Nick Gravenites
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