TOP 5 Songs Played at Woodstock 69
Woodstock 69 is probably one of the most famous music festival events of all time. It was a huge cultural and social moment not only of the 60s, but of the entire 20th century. It attained a mythic status by now. Around 500,000 people came to the fest. Talk about the power of music!
The “3 Days of Peace & Music” event had many memorable and iconic performances. Different bands and musicians played their best songs for thousands of fans live on stage. All kind of genres and music styles performed by 32 bands and solo artists. From folk to rock, blues rock, jazz, psychedelic rock, progressive and southern rock.
These are the TOP 5 songs played during the Woodstock 69 festival. Experience the best music from the legendary event of Summer 1969
The songs are listed in no particular order. Enjoy them as you wish.
Bert Sommer – “Jennifer”
Many music fans don’t even know that Bert Sommer performed at the festival. Or they don’t know who he is. Which is kinda mind-boggling, taking into account how amazing he sounded at the event.
Santana – Soul Sacrifice
A truly legendary song by the great Carlos Santana and the band. Finest of Latin rock, absolutely virtuous performance. The drums are implacable and the guitar… well it’s Carlos Santana! You can’t go wrong with this one.
Richie Havens – Freedom
Richie Havens reached the hearts of thousands of attendees with that song. He already played his track-list but because other bands were not ready he stayed on stage longer. And he let himself to improvise.
Canned Heat – Woodstock Boogie
And incredible live show. Superb blues and boogie rock sound. Starting slowly and then capturing you on the hook to never let go. Masterpiece that you wish you could see with your own eyes.
Jefferson Airplane – Somebody To Love
One and only Jefferson Airplane with their super hit Somebody To Love. One of the earliest female rock stars in Grace Slick. Absolutely mesmerizing voice and a fabulous performance.
Honorable Mentions
Of course there were plenty of other otherworldly performances. I mean Woodstock had The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Joe Cocker, Jimi Hendrix, Sly and the Family Stone. They all delivered some of the best live shows that you will ever hear. I highly recommend checking the entire recordings on YouTube.
But these 5 Top songs sometimes get overshadowed and underappreciated, and I want to bring this music to as many people as possible. Because it’s timeless and it’s worth it.
