Jefferson Airplane : Sunday August 17, 1969, Woodstock (Real Gone 3LP, Blue/white vinyl, 2024).
Only the 2nd time i've played this in full . By turns inspired, gruelling, beautiful, this is the Airplane's full set played on that day.
I've always thought the Airplane's set was the heart of the festival - and my favourite musical set. Can you define the 'gruelling'?
Some very hard edged blues - 'Come Back Baby'.
A 15 minute version of 'Wooden Ships'.
A harsh sound intermittently on other tracks.
Don't get me wrong, i think the set is a great listen- but one has to take the rough with the smooth. 🙂