John B. Sebastian | ||
John B. Sebastian solo performance at Woodstock
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Performed on | Day 2 | |
Started at | 3.30 pm, Saturday, 16th | |
Played for | 25 min. | |
Further Information | ||
Festival Day Chronology | ||
Prev. artist | Santana at 2.00 pm | |
Next artist | Keef Hartley Band at 4:45 pm |
After John B. Sebastian's band The Lovin' Spoonful disbanded, he continued on solo ways. Luckily for the people he also played at Woodstock a five song set. Originally he wasn't scheduled[1] but he was probably the best "filler" that Woodstock had. During his act Sebastian was under the influence of marijuana, hence his spontaneity and casual, unplanned set. "By the time I got to Woodstock I remained a pot smoker, but there was a natural high there," says Sebastian.
He appeared on stage on Saturday, the 2nd day of Woodstock, at about 3:30 pm.
Musicians[]
- John Sebastian - guitar, vocals
Setlist[]
- How Have You Been
- Rainbows All Over Your Blues
- I Had A Dream
- Darlin' Be Home Soon
- Younger Generation
Details[]
Mellow set of five songs, interpreted heartily and playful with a right sense of humour.
Before the encore "Younger Generation", John Sebastian made this funny comment: "Just love everybody all around ya and clean up a little garbage on your way out and everything gonna be alright."
Miscellaneous[]
Gentle, caring John Sebastian suggested to the crowd that if anybody was concerned about the brown acid, perhaps they should take only half a hit. Not sure if this is accurate as Hugh Romney (Wavy Gravy) makes the suggestion of taking half during his "Bum Trips" announcement.
Availability[]
The three disc box set Faithful Virtue: The Reprise Recordings from John Sebastian includes the whole Woodstock performance in superior quality.
Audio[]
- 1991: Woodstock I
- 1994: Woodstock - Three Days of Peace and Music
- 1994: Best of Woodstock
- 2001: Faithful Virtue: The Reprise Recordings
- 2009: Woodstock: 40 Years On: Back to Yasgur's Farm
Video[]
- 1970: Woodstock
- 1994: Woodstock Diaries