Woodstock Music Festival
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Music History In The Making
Can you see the stage? Wow, what a site to see, wish I would've been there holding a lighter or a candle to be part of that crowd. Not sure about all the rain, mud, lack of toilets and available drugs but I think the music would have made it all worth while.
The Woodstock Music Festival, 3 Days of peace (actually 4 days), love, rock and roll music, including the Hendrix performance during the "lost day" of the Woodstock concert. Woodstock is definitely the greatest music concert ever!
For more on Woodstock, the lost day visit Jimi Hendrix Revisited or Woodstock Was for more information on Max Yasgur and how he helped the Woodstock Music Festival take place.
While researching this lens I realized how the Woodstock concert is a huge part of our music history. Woodstock turned out to be much more than the basic "music concert" circulating during that summer of love. Below you can see a list of the bands that denied their invitations, some even regret not showing up.
Controversy surrounded the Vietnam War and it seemed like nobody agreed with this war. The Woodstock concert was a peaceful protest about the Vietnam War and towards our government. Protests were happening every where. To Hippies, Deadheads, and music lovers, the Woodstock concert forever changed our music history.
To read more about Max Yasgur's fight for our freedom to speak at Woodstock you can read more here at Woodstock Was . . . It's more about what happened before this concert took place, it almost didn't! Max Yasgur addressing the town's committee, the Woodstock Venture group and how this 3 day music festival almost did not happen! Thank you Max Yasgur, you changed our music history for all time and for generations to come.
News reporters were every where, Police and politicians were nervous about the size of the crowd being half a million strong!
500,000 "hippies" showed up and listened to Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, the Who, Grateful Dead, Country Joe, "Fixin' To Die" song. "Fixin' To Die" song is the song known as "Give me an "F" or the "1-2-3 what are we "fightin' for" song, by Country Joe McDonald about the Vietnam War. The Woodstock music festival was basically the hippies peaceful protest to what was going on in Vietnam.
I have always "THANKFUL" to the men and women whom have served our country and kept us all safe from harm. Americans are in your debt.
My Grandfather served in World War 1, my father was a Marine in World War 2, along with 2 of my Uncle's, both of them died as pilot fighters. My Aunt was in the Navy and my older brother was called to serve in the Vietnam War.
If you're looking for more gift ideas you can find great stuff at Retro Gifts for some real retro fun!
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While researching this lens I realized how the Woodstock concert is a huge part of our music history. Woodstock turned out to be much more than the basic "music concert" circulating during that summer of love. Below you can see a list of the bands that denied their invitations, some even regret not showing up.
Controversy surrounded the Vietnam War and it seemed like nobody agreed with this war. The Woodstock concert was a peaceful protest about the Vietnam War and towards our government. Protests were happening every where. To Hippies, Deadheads, and music lovers, the Woodstock concert forever changed our music history.
To read more about Max Yasgur's fight for our freedom to speak at Woodstock you can read more here at Woodstock Was . . . It's more about what happened before this concert took place, it almost didn't! Max Yasgur addressing the town's committee, the Woodstock Venture group and how this 3 day music festival almost did not happen! Thank you Max Yasgur, you changed our music history for all time and for generations to come.
News reporters were every where, Police and politicians were nervous about the size of the crowd being half a million strong!
500,000 "hippies" showed up and listened to Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, the Who, Grateful Dead, Country Joe, "Fixin' To Die" song. "Fixin' To Die" song is the song known as "Give me an "F" or the "1-2-3 what are we "fightin' for" song, by Country Joe McDonald about the Vietnam War. The Woodstock music festival was basically the hippies peaceful protest to what was going on in Vietnam.
I have always "THANKFUL" to the men and women whom have served our country and kept us all safe from harm. Americans are in your debt.
My Grandfather served in World War 1, my father was a Marine in World War 2, along with 2 of my Uncle's, both of them died as pilot fighters. My Aunt was in the Navy and my older brother was called to serve in the Vietnam War.
If you're looking for more gift ideas you can find great stuff at Retro Gifts for some real retro fun!
Want to make your own lens on Squidoo? You can sell stuff, get added to the links and ads pool. Write about stuff you love and make money at the same time! Make Your Own Lens!
For special ornaments, note cards and more visit Something Different
The Pied Piper of Woodstock
By Artie Kornfeld
More than a mere three days of peace, love, mud, and music, the 1969 Woodstock Music & Art Festival was a cultural landmark in a tumultuous decade. It was the brainchild of Artie Kornfeld, songwriter, music producer, and so-called "Pied Piper of Woodstock." In his memoir, Kornfeld traces his life from early musical prodigy to organizer of the concert that changed the country.
This is a quote from one of my valued visitors, The Health Lady. "Artie Kornfeld's "The Pied Piper of Woodstock" not only is it a totally amazing recollection of the times but Artie doesn't make a single penny off of the book. As with everything Artie does related to Woodstock, all of his profits are donated." You can read the entire post below in the Guestbook.
Posters and Prints
Vintage Woodstock, 1969
Woodstock Poster
Find Jimi Hendrix, Grateful Dead Music, Woodstock Was . . . and more. As the 40th Anniversary of the Woodstock 3 Days of Peace and Music Festival passes there is still a lot of interest in this peaceful Vietnam War Protest, freedom of speech, music concert. The location of Woodstock, which was on Max Yasgur's dairy farm in Bethel, NY, the performers that played, the performers that denied invitations and the attendance being half a million strong.
You will find Woodstock posters and prints that depict this era of rock and roll, sex, drugs and memorabilia that we all know as the Woodstock, 3 Days of Peace and Music
Total access pass to Woodstock
Woodstock Music
And Memorbilia
Bethel, New York. Three day music festival, Woodstock. Many music artists, peaceful Vietnam protest, 500,000 people were in attendance.
Sex, drugs and rock n roll!!!
Sex, drugs and rock n roll!!!
1-2-3 What Are We Fightin' For?
Country Joe McDonald
Feel Like I'm Fixin' to Die Song
Give Me an F, U, C, K, What's that spell? What's that spell.....
Well, come on all of you, big strong men,
Uncle Sam needs your help again.
He's got himself in a terrible jam
Way down yonder in Vietnam
So put down your books and pick up a gun,
We're gonna have a whole lotta fun.
And it's one, two, three,
What are we fighting for ?
Don't ask me, I don't give a damn,
Next stop is Vietnam;
And it's five, six, seven,
Open up the pearly gates,
Well there ain't no time to wonder why,
Whoopee! we're all gonna die.
So come on Wall Street, don't be slow,
Why man, this is war au-go-go
There's plenty good money to be made
By supplying the Army with the tools of its trade,
But just hope and pray that if they drop the bomb,
They drop it on the Viet Cong.
And it's one, two, three,
What are we fighting for ?
Don't ask me, I don't give a damn,
Next stop is Vietnam.
And it's five, six, seven,
Open up the pearly gates,
Well there ain't no time to wonder why
Whoopee! we're all gonna die.
Well, come on generals, let's move fast;
Your big chance has come at last.
Now you can go out and get those reds
'Cause the only good commie is the one that's dead
And you know that peace can only be won
When we've blown 'em all to kingdom come.
And it's one, two, three,
What are we fighting for ?
Don't ask me, I don't give a damn,
Next stop is Vietnam;
And it's five, six, seven,
Open up the pearly gates,
Well there ain't no time to wonder why
Whoopee! we're all gonna die.
Come on mothers throughout the land,
Pack your boys off to Vietnam.
Come on fathers, and don't hesitate
To send your sons off before it's too late.
And you can be the first ones in your block
To have your boy come home in a box.
And it's one, two, three
What are we fighting for ?
Don't ask me, I don't give a damn,
Next stop is Vietnam.
And it's five, six, seven,
Open up the pearly gates,
Well there ain't no time to wonder why,
Whoopee! we're all gonna die.
Give Me an F, U, C, K, What's that spell? What's that spell.....
Well, come on all of you, big strong men,
Uncle Sam needs your help again.
He's got himself in a terrible jam
Way down yonder in Vietnam
So put down your books and pick up a gun,
We're gonna have a whole lotta fun.
And it's one, two, three,
What are we fighting for ?
Don't ask me, I don't give a damn,
Next stop is Vietnam;
And it's five, six, seven,
Open up the pearly gates,
Well there ain't no time to wonder why,
Whoopee! we're all gonna die.
So come on Wall Street, don't be slow,
Why man, this is war au-go-go
There's plenty good money to be made
By supplying the Army with the tools of its trade,
But just hope and pray that if they drop the bomb,
They drop it on the Viet Cong.
And it's one, two, three,
What are we fighting for ?
Don't ask me, I don't give a damn,
Next stop is Vietnam.
And it's five, six, seven,
Open up the pearly gates,
Well there ain't no time to wonder why
Whoopee! we're all gonna die.
Well, come on generals, let's move fast;
Your big chance has come at last.
Now you can go out and get those reds
'Cause the only good commie is the one that's dead
And you know that peace can only be won
When we've blown 'em all to kingdom come.
And it's one, two, three,
What are we fighting for ?
Don't ask me, I don't give a damn,
Next stop is Vietnam;
And it's five, six, seven,
Open up the pearly gates,
Well there ain't no time to wonder why
Whoopee! we're all gonna die.
Come on mothers throughout the land,
Pack your boys off to Vietnam.
Come on fathers, and don't hesitate
To send your sons off before it's too late.
And you can be the first ones in your block
To have your boy come home in a box.
And it's one, two, three
What are we fighting for ?
Don't ask me, I don't give a damn,
Next stop is Vietnam.
And it's five, six, seven,
Open up the pearly gates,
Well there ain't no time to wonder why,
Whoopee! we're all gonna die.
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Take a stroll down memory lane, the clothes, posters and more.
Woodstock Psychedelic and Tie Dye Prints
Woodstock: Three Days of Peace & Music
Psychedelic prints, hemp and tie dye print made the look of "Woodstock" for this generation and many more generations to come.
Woodstock was the original three day music festival protest to the Vietnam war. Commemorative Woodstock t shirts, Woodstock Posters and the Woodstock DVD set.
Peace Necklace Pendant or Vietnam Watch
Music Festival Memorabilia
Vietnam Memorial Pocket Watch
Vietnam Memorial Pocket Watch
As the hours, days, years pass, we still await the return of 58,000+ enlisted men and women from the Vietnam War who remain unaccounted for. Bronze-finish metal case features raised relief design and inscription to these brave defenders. The bold 2" diameter face bears the dates of the war and the service metal ribbon colors. Includes a 12" chain with fob and lined gift box with the POW/MIA flag art. Battery included. Japan movement.
Day 4 Of Woodstock, The Lost Day
Monday, August 18, 1969
Woodstock Music Festival, Day 4 of WoodstockThe lost day of the Woodstock Music Festival took place on Monday, August 18, 1969. The attendance had dwindled down to about 180,000 thousand people. For those that stayed to hear Jimi Hendrix play, they got to hear the Hendrix version of the "Star Spangled Banner"
The band was introduced as "The Jimi Hendrix Experience," but Hendrix quickly corrected Chip stating that they were now the "Gypsy Sun and Rainbows, for short it's nothin' but 'A Band Of' Gypsies" and launched into a two hour set, the longest of his career. As well as the two percussionists, the performance notably featured Larry Lee performing two songs and Lee sometimes going solo while Hendrix played rhythm in places.
The festival was relatively free from difficulty except that one of Jimi's guitar strings snapped while performing "Red House." The band was exhausted after being up all night but Jimi with his guitar, managed to deliver a memorable rock and roll performance, climaxing with his rendition of the The Star Spangled Banner. It was a solo improvisation, now regarded as a special symbol of the 1960s era and especially the Woodstock music festival.
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Woodstock 1969
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Woodstock Music Festival and Art Fair
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bokal99
Nov 25, 2011 @ 1:23 pm | delete
- I would be in Woodstock, but i wasn't born ...
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WaynesWorld
Nov 21, 2011 @ 9:05 pm | delete
- Nice lens.
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KimGiancaterino Nov 5, 2011 @ 5:06 pm | delete
- Very nice perspectives on Woodstock. There should be more movies about the events leading up to the concert. It's as interesting as the concert itself.
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Protasker
Nov 5, 2011 @ 5:17 pm | delete
- That's what my lens Woodstock Was . . . is all about. The events leading up to Woodstock and Max Yasgur. Thanks for stopping by and the blessing Kim!
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CelticWays
Nov 4, 2011 @ 4:04 pm | delete
- Fab leans but where is Incredible String Band at Woodstock? Of course being shoved between Keef Hartley and Canned Heat did not help them get into the movie and on records, but there are a few YouTubes of their performance there :-)
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boomerex
Oct 25, 2011 @ 9:07 am | delete
- I wish I could have gone!
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MuzicNotez
Oct 21, 2011 @ 4:14 am | delete
- i was definitely born far too late! music had so much soul back than, there will never be anything like Woodstock again!
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fiercerulingdiva
Oct 19, 2011 @ 10:54 pm | delete
- I went to the last Woodstock in 1994, wish I was around for the original. Nice lens !!
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kindlegeek
Oct 17, 2011 @ 1:54 pm | delete
- Groovy!
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Papier Sep 6, 2011 @ 7:04 pm | delete
- Those bell bottom jeans sure brought back memories. My boots used to get caught up in them!
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Close2Art
Aug 9, 2011 @ 12:41 am | delete
- great lens thanks for sharing...RWJR
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scruffymind
Jul 25, 2011 @ 11:43 am | delete
- Great woodstock lens, I always regretted not being born a few years earlier and being able to participate in real life.
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Lola4ever
Jul 18, 2011 @ 12:33 am | delete
- Shame I wasn't even born then but I love the music! :D
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Thoughtful_Observer
Jul 16, 2011 @ 2:46 pm | delete
- I learned something new from your lens. I never knew they continued into the fourth day.
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Jul 14, 2011 @ 8:16 pm | delete
- This is great lense, you give me inspiration for my lense. I'll make one like this
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Mike
Jun 20, 2011 @ 5:50 am | delete
- This festival is really interesting. you can get more information about Hudson Jeans UK from their website.
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jamespete
Jun 18, 2011 @ 11:46 am | delete
- I want to read more about what you feel and think. Even so, just listing the lyrics from Country Joe gets a like from me. It speaks of a more radical you.
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johnlfa
Jun 14, 2011 @ 2:47 pm | delete
- I wish I'd been alive for woodstock!
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abbs002 Jun 14, 2011 @ 5:37 am | delete
- whole new information love it what we spell l,o,v,e it
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sapheyerblu
Jun 9, 2011 @ 9:24 pm | delete
- I was only a year old when this took place, but I've been told about it and heard about it my whole life. I'm an old hippie at heart and would have loved to have been one of those 500,000 in the crowd. That was a once in a lifetime event.
Thanks for the lens
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DaveStone13
May 13, 2011 @ 2:31 pm | delete
- As an interesting coincidence, I featured this on a new lens this morning. It's on my Peace Posters and Peace Signs. Good stuff. Thanks.
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jadelillith
Feb 4, 2011 @ 10:43 am | delete
- Love this lens. Wish I was alive for woodstock
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AlexCH
Jan 9, 2011 @ 2:08 am | delete
- Funky lens, cool stuff.
Hmm, I just finished my lens on Bob Dylan's harmonicas, rather extraodinary stuff - Bob Dylan Signed Harmonicas
Cheers
Alex
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Dec 13, 2010 @ 3:50 pm | delete
- I loved all of the clothing! I also learned because I did not know anything about the Lost Day.
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The_Health_Lady
Dec 11, 2010 @ 7:48 pm | delete
- I had so much fun here reliving good times. I am so glad to see that you are showcasing Artie Kornfeld's "The Pied Piper of Woodstock" as not only is it a totally amazing recollection of the times but Artie doesn't make a single penny off of the book. As with everything Artie does related to Woodstock, all of his profits are all being donated.
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