On That Note: By The Time We Got (Back) To Woodstock

[cyclones500]

It's another edition of "On That Note," CF’s hub for music obsession, hosted by @MeanDean, @CycloneRulzzz and cyclones500.

Next week is the 50th anniversary of Woodstock and we’re about to become knee-deep in the mud of nostalgia. (“Woodstock 50” finally imploded after months of false-starts),

To mark the occasion, post some of your favorite songs by artists that performed at “3 Days of Peace & Music.” It is not limited to songs played at the festival — it can be anything from an artist’s catalog. Iconic performances from the show are fitting, of course.

There's no limit to how many time an artist is cited, but try to use a song that hasn’t been posted already.

Lineup reference: Official lineup from Woodstock.com

If you want to post songs played at the festival, here’s a handy setlist, by performer.

My list will start in a follow-up post.

• Last week’s OTN: Everybody’s Talkin’ At Me

 

[cyclones500]

Arlo Guthrie

I'm starting here for the spirit of it, mainly for the intro (along with a mid-song ramble). Still amuses me.

“New York State Thruway’s closed, man. Lotta freaks!” …

He accidentally triples the estimated attendance from “half-million” to “a million and a half.” people).

 

[MeanDean]

Can find only a partial of the video with the performance

OR

A full performance without visuals.

So take your pick..

 

[cyclones500]

Creedence Clearwater Revival

*** Nugget: CCR was the first performer to sign on for Woodstock, but was not included in the Woodstock movie OR original soundtrack.


First one is CCR’s set-closer at Woodstock. Riveting extended jam. Tempo shifts slightly faster partway through.




Up Around the Bend -- not played at the festival




Have You Ever Seen the Rain (released in 1971)




Related: John Fogerty on “Conan,” his recollection of performing at Woodstock.

 

[matclone]

"We all sang the songs of peace" (a reference to Woodstock).

For all you Melanie haters, this is a fine song that came out in 1970, with a haunting verse, and Edwin Hawkins singers in the background are so cool. A one-of-a-kind song that hit the right notes.

 

[Sigmapolis]

Blood, Sweat, and Tears played at Woodstock.



I doubt many other bands there at a four-piece horn section.

They had a great set, too...

1. More And More
2. Just One Smile
3. Somethin' Comin' On
4. I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know
5. Spinning Wheel
6. Sometimes In Winter
7. Smiling Phases
8. God Bless The Child
9. And When I Die
10. You've Made Me So Very Happy

 

[MeanDean]

Just like the Arlo intro from @cyclones500, this song is very much of its time.

John Sebastian, for those who don't know, was the leader of the Lovin' Spoonful.

 

[cyclones500]

"We all sang the songs of peace" (a reference to Woodstock).

For all you Melanie haters, this is a fine song that came out in 1970, with a haunting verse, and Edwin Hawkins singers in the background are so cool. A one-of-a-kind song that hit the right notes.

In the OTN promo thread, I alluded to the fact this was inspired by her experience at Woodstock, so it fits well.

 

[matclone]

Great song (my nomination for the anthem of the 60s), arrangement, and performance by everyone involved. Cocker's energy here reminds me of Janis Joplin when she tore down the house at Monterey Pop in '67 (on film, highly recommended).

 

[BoxsterCy]

Breaking the rules slightly and going with Joni Mitchell's Woodstock. She wasn't there but her boyfriend at the time, Graham Nash, was and she wrote it based on his description. People are probably more familiar with Crosby. Stills, Nash and Young's cover. I love those guys but love me some Joni to.

 

[cyclones500]

Just like the Arlo intro from @cyclones500, this song is very much of its time.

John Sebastian, for those who don't know, was the leader of the Lovin' Spoonful.

And later, he wrote the theme song for "Welcome Back, Kotter." (Originally, he wrote only 1 verse for the show, for the 45 version added a 2nd verse and an instrumental break featuring harmonica).

 

[cyclones500]

The Who

So many I could post, but using one from the festival --- I may add others later.

2nd song of The Who’s set at Woodstock

 

[Cydar]

 

[cyclones500]

Sly and The Family Stone

Set-opener at Woodstock:




Studio version — was released December 1969.

 

[MeanDean]

This Dylan song was performed by 3 different artists at Woodstock. Joan Baez and Joe Cocker each did a take on it. This one is from The Band

 

[cyclones500]

This Dylan song was performed by 3 different artists at Woodstock. Joan Baez and Joe Cocker each did a take on it.

I was unaware of that. Cool trivia!

 

[KCCLONE712]

 

[matclone]

I love the CSN&Y version of this song, but this cover is also great.

 

[BoxsterCy]

Some Santana because I was loving Santana's first album back than. Now thinking I should get stoned (in tribute don't ya know) and spin my 50 year old Santana vinyl. Got the album still but no weed.



Damn he looks SO young in this!

 

[matclone]

This Dylan song was performed by 3 different artists at Woodstock. Joan Baez and Joe Cocker each did a take on it. This one is from The Band

The beautiful, soulful lead of Richard Manuel. Snubbed in The Last Waltz.