Today in History
Do you know what happened on this day in the year 1969? I didn't know either, but since I have such a wonderful Mouse Person as my "cub" reporter, we flew around this morning and discovered that this day in 1969 was the very last day of the Woodstock Music Festival.
Here is a description of what took place on that final day:
"Soaked by rain and wallowing in the muddy mess of Yasgur's fields, young fans best described as "hippies" euphorically took in the performances of acts like Janis Joplin, Arlo Guthrie, Joe Cocker, Joan Baez, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Sly and the Family Stone and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. The Who performed in the early morning hours of August 17, with Roger Daltrey belting out "See Me, Feel Me," from the now-classic album Tommy just as the sun began to rise. The most memorable moment of the concert for many fans was the closing performance by Jimi Hendrix, who gave a rambling, rocking solo guitar performance of "The Star Spangled Banner."
Do you want me to be totally truthful? Of course you do. Does this really sound like fun to anyone? Standing out in the cold, the wet, and covered in mud? I am sure there are many people who have fond memories of Woodstock, but I'm also guessing that given half a chance, they probably wouldn't stand around in the rain again for a concert, no matter who was singing. Or maybe they would. Mom says that there was a lot of stuff happening in the sixties that is best forgotten.
So I sent Mouse Person back out to find us something a little more interesting and GUESS WHAT?
On August 17, 1939 theatre goers first saw the magical The Wizard of Oz in a gala premiere. The first movie to use the combination of black and white and color film starred Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale; Bert Lahr as both the Cowardly Lion and Zeke; Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow and Hunk; and Jack Haley as both the Tin Woodsman and Hickory.
Now this is something I can believe in. I am completely sure that somewhere in Kansas, there really is a man behind the curtain and except for the Flying Monkeys and the evil witch, I am also sure that visiting the Emerald City would be something worth doing. I am even willing to put up with ToTo, too.
Two very different events, on two days 30 years apart. Which event would you rather attend?
Love and Licks,
Bob
------ definately an Oz kind of guy
----------- willing to pass on Woodstock
Here is a description of what took place on that final day:
"Soaked by rain and wallowing in the muddy mess of Yasgur's fields, young fans best described as "hippies" euphorically took in the performances of acts like Janis Joplin, Arlo Guthrie, Joe Cocker, Joan Baez, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Sly and the Family Stone and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. The Who performed in the early morning hours of August 17, with Roger Daltrey belting out "See Me, Feel Me," from the now-classic album Tommy just as the sun began to rise. The most memorable moment of the concert for many fans was the closing performance by Jimi Hendrix, who gave a rambling, rocking solo guitar performance of "The Star Spangled Banner."
Do you want me to be totally truthful? Of course you do. Does this really sound like fun to anyone? Standing out in the cold, the wet, and covered in mud? I am sure there are many people who have fond memories of Woodstock, but I'm also guessing that given half a chance, they probably wouldn't stand around in the rain again for a concert, no matter who was singing. Or maybe they would. Mom says that there was a lot of stuff happening in the sixties that is best forgotten.
So I sent Mouse Person back out to find us something a little more interesting and GUESS WHAT?
On August 17, 1939 theatre goers first saw the magical The Wizard of Oz in a gala premiere. The first movie to use the combination of black and white and color film starred Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale; Bert Lahr as both the Cowardly Lion and Zeke; Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow and Hunk; and Jack Haley as both the Tin Woodsman and Hickory.
Now this is something I can believe in. I am completely sure that somewhere in Kansas, there really is a man behind the curtain and except for the Flying Monkeys and the evil witch, I am also sure that visiting the Emerald City would be something worth doing. I am even willing to put up with ToTo, too.
Two very different events, on two days 30 years apart. Which event would you rather attend?
Love and Licks,
Bob
------ definately an Oz kind of guy
----------- willing to pass on Woodstock
Posted by Daisy and Bob's Blog at 8/17/2011 8:48 AM 
Categories: Just for Fun
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Categories: Just for Fun
Tags: Woodstock Wizard of Oz American Pit Bull Terrier blogging pitbull
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