Woodstock '69 and Feelin' Fine! Quiz

Answer: the Garden

The song "Woodstock", written by Joni Mitchell (who was not at Woodstock herself) and performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, states:
"...we are stardust/we are golden/and we've got to get ourselves/back to the Garden..."

Answer: 4:00 pm

According to a handbill handed out advertising the festival, music was slated to begin at 4:00 pm on Friday, August 15. It actually began at 5:07 pm (the stage wasn't even ready by then!) and ran until mid-morning on Monday, August 19. (www.woodstock69.com)

Answer: 3 hours

Richie Havens ended up playing for 3 hours. Since the New York Thruway was closed, the next acts could not get to the site. Chip Monck forced impromptu performances by Country Joe McDonald (who performed his infamous "Gimme an F" cheer) and John Sebastian (who was tripping out at the time). The rest of the performers had to be flown in on helicopters.

Answer: Wood Chuck

Wavy Gravy is known for his statement, "What we have in mind is breakfast in bed for 400,000."
Chip Monck is famous for his warning, "The brown acid that is circulating around us isn't specifically too good."
John Morris was the voice of reason during the deluge of rain that fell on day 3.
Wood Chuck doesn't exist (although it would be a pretty groovy nickname).

Answer: Birthday of the Sun

"Birthday of the Sun" was performed by Melanie Safka, just prior to Arlo Guthrie's performance. "Amazing Grace", "Walking Down The Line" and "Coming Into Los Angeles" were the only songs performed by Arlo at Woodstock.

Answer: Joe Cocker

Joe Cocker had just finished "With a Little Help From my Friends". The storm clouds blew in, and people were urged away from the stage and away from the towers. It was John Morris who attempted to calm the crowd as the rainstorm began. It rained for over an hour.

Answer: 40,000

Yasgur said of the festival in 1971: "The worst thing about Woodstock was that there were just too many. I wouldn't have done it if I knew there were going to be half a million instead of 40,000...I have no right to have any kind of affair that would block vital services from reaching my neighbors." (www.yasgurroad.com) The organizers were expecting up to 100,000.

Answer: 75

The announcer, Muskrat, recited the article, "'The crowd was well behaved, even though about 75 persons in the area were arrested mostly on posessing narcotics' ...oh, bummer, bummer."

Answer: 4 days

The peace and music at Woodstock lasted into four days. Day Four featured three groups: the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Sha-Na-Na and Jimi Hendrix. The festival ended mid-morning.

Answer: "Brother, this is far out."

According to woodstockproject.com, as well as the 'Woodstock Nation' LP, the final words spoken at Woodstock were "Brother, this is far out." After many thanks to the organizers of the concert and a round of applause, the words concluded the 1969 Woodstock Music and Arts Fair. These words summarize the mood of the concert that was beyond imagination from the start.