2019 sees many music-related anniversaries, but one musical one is that of Woodstock- which took place 50 years ago. Late last year I found myself dipping into Michael Wadleigh's marvellous film of the festival which made such an impact on me as a teenager when it was screened on TV much later. It's one of those rare films which is audacious yet hugely pleasing, emotional yet fulfilling, and beautiful. The music is unbeatable- and I feel fortunate indeed to have interviewed some of the performers. I shall be thinking of the festival again this year, and at some point re-watching Wadleigh's film in homage.
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