Not sure why the makers of this CD chose these two bands to put together on the same CD, but I am glad for it.
Canned Heat are an enjoyable band, and their best is on this CD.
But Quicksilver Messenger Service (or simply Quicksilver as they were called later) are the real standouts on this CD. They are the exemplary San Francisco sound of the late 60s and early 70s. You cannot think "hippie" or "Haight Ashbury" without thinking about the Jefferson Airplane, It's a Beautiful Day, and Quicksilver.
And the generation gap is reflected on the song "What About Me."
I'm always getting busted
And I got to take a stand
I believe the revolution
Is mighty close at hand
How about:
I smoke marijuana
But I can't get behind your wars
And most of what I do believe
Is against most of your laws
If you love the love generation, you gotta love Quicksilver. And this CD gives you an added bonus of the best of Canned Heat. Definitely a five star CD.