WOODSTOCK IMAGES IN BRIEF
Joni Mitchell saw friends David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash off to Bethel, New York for the Woodstock Music Festival but had to remain behind due to a scheduled appearance on The Dick Cavett television show. She wrote the hit song "Woodstock" after watching news clips of the chaotic festival on television. Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young would later record it on the album "Deja Vu", and Joni has a nice live version of her song on her CD "Miles of Aisles". I was a tot and only really learned about the event years afterwards. I did see the unedited film about six years ago on the big screen in limited theater release. 
This couple was profiled on television two years ago, and believe it or not they are still married.
This is a nice shot of Carlos Santana and band mates performing "Soul Sacrifice". Drummer Michael Shrieve was only 19 at the time.
Jimi Hendrix took the stage during the last day of the event, after many in the crowd left the concert.
A newly formed band: Crosby, Stills & Nash. Their "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" was Stills' ode to former girlfriend Judy Collins.
Janis Joplin here in the performers area backstage where the crowds, weather and near anarchy conditions forced festival organizers to use U.S. Army helicopters to bring in the musical artists backstage. Her performance does not appear on the original soundtrack release.
En route to the Festival: I've read a book on Woodstock written from the perspective of the original organizers, who actually lost money after hundreds of thousands more showed up and simply overwhelmed the logistics plan they had in place. The U.S. Army stepped in to assist with helicopters, medical support and food supplies. This was 40 years ago.
posted by Michael Manning @ 12:00 AM
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nobody makes that Y with their fingers anymore or says "peace."
What a great post.
Thanks for posting it - it brings back a great time for rock and roll music.
Glenn Bishop
I was a little to young--12--but they did create some good music!
Now this is right up my street. I've always been interested in the Woodstock Festival and Janis Joplin.
A Quality Post!
That was the summer between junior high and high school when I was learning to drive. I didn't hear a thing about it until school started. I was a "Jock", didn't smoke pot, have long hair, but did play in the band which was full of "hippies", Woodstock was all they could talk about. I saw the documentary about ten years ago and it sure brought back memories.
I didn't care much for Jimi Hendrix, but I love Crosby, Stills & Nash (& Young, later) and Janis Joplin. I have C, S & N on my mp3 player right now!
And Janis Joplin's version of "Me & Bobby McGee", "Ball & Chain", and "Lord, Won't You Buy Me A Mercedes Benz" are some of my faves of hers, among many.
I was born in 1963 but I remember my next oldest sister playing 45's and albums from that era until she wore grooves in the vinyl and had to put a quarter on the needle to make them play.
Happy Friday and weekend, Michael. :o)
xoxoxox
Diane
Seraphine: No, but to my amusement, I am seeing women using the reverse "V" sign with two forefingers. This gives me some hope that they liked the ending of Steve McQueen's film "LeMans"! :D)
Glenn: It's somewhat funny to see how raw the technology was back then. Artists had to do with what they had compared with today's instruments, Pro Tools and Amplification choices. Still, it's fun! :)
Sage: I agree--totally! :)
Jean-Luc Picard: Apparently she got into it with Jim Morrison. I've forgotten now who was in the parked car and who's hair was pulled while standing outside the car. There is some interesting information about Janis' appearance at the festival! :)
P M: Yes, that documentary has been enhanced and expanded with "lost" film footage and this was what I saw a couple of years back in an art house. Very cool!
Diane: How funny! I remember friends on my street where I grew up whose older brothers and sisters also use the Quarter trick. Very inventive! lol!!! :D)
I don't know how many times i have listenined to the album Woodstock and I don;t know how many times I have seen the documentary on it.
I had friends whp were there even Archie was t here.
Scary thought.
Joni Michelle was called a sellout for refusing to perform because of obligations.
Ah the sixties..........
Walker: I have never heard that comment. To me, an obligation can be a source of regret. She fulfilled it. So, I call it integrity. That's my view. OPA!
Woodstock, I really didn't have any desire to be there,afraid my hair would get messed...:D
but I loved reliving it over the years with others, especially my flower child niece.
I am still a fan of Santana,David Crosby and who didn't love Janis..what a loss.
Thanks for the memories Michael
Green tea: I did not know that about David Crosby and Janis. Quite sad. I've see CS&N twice in concert!
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