Shady Grove was Quicksilver Messenger Service's first album without singer/guitarist John Cipollina and bassist Dave Freiberg. This release saw the band leaning into a more folk-rock sound.
- The album was recorded at CBS Records in New York City. It features a cover of Willie Nelson's "Shady Grove." The album reached number 174 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- The album was recorded in only three days. Bassist Skip Batlin and guitarist Gary Duncan were new additions to the band for this recording. The album was released on Capitol Records.
- This was the band's only album on Capitol Records. The album features a more acoustic sound than their previous efforts. It was released in December 1969.
Quicksilver Messenger Service was a San Francisco-based psychedelic rock band that formed in the mid-1960s. They were known for their intricate guitar work and improvisational live shows.
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