Just for Love is the fourth album by American psychedelic rock band Quicksilver Messenger Service. Released in August 1970, it marks the culmination of a transition from the extended, blues- and jazz-inspired improvisations of their first two albums to a more traditional rock sound. Founding member Dino Valenti, who returned to the band after a stint in prison on drug charges, was largely responsible for the new sound. Valenti's influence is readily apparent throughout; he composed eight of the album's nine tracks under the pen name Jesse Oris Farrow. Despite the marked change in the band's sound, it was their third straight album to reach the Top 30 on the Billboard charts, peaking at number 27. The only track from the album released as a single, "Fresh Air", became the band's biggest hit, reaching number 49.
Track listing All songs written by Jesse Oris Farrow (Dino Valenti), except where noted.
Side one "Wolf Run (Part 1)" – 1:12 "Just for Love (Part 1)" – 3:00 "Cobra" (John Cipollina) – 4:23 "The Hat" – 10:36
Side two "Freeway Flyer" – 3:49 "Gone Again" – 7:17 "Fresh Air" – 5:21 "Just for Love (Part 2)" – 1:38 "Wolf Run (Part 2)" – 2:10
Personnel Dino Valenti – guitar, lead vocals, flute, conga Gary Duncan – guitar, backing vocals, bass, maracas, wood block John Cipollina – steel, slide and electric guitars, backing vocals David Freiberg – bass, backing vocals, guitar Greg Elmore – drums, percussion Nicky Hopkins – piano
Charts Album YearChartPosition1970Billboard Pop Albums27 Single YearSingleChartPosition1970"Fresh Air"Billboard Pop Singles49
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