The Spirit Of Woodstock Mp3 by Dan Doiron

Last summer was the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. Although I was only 10 years in 1969, my lifelong belief in the power of music was established that summer. Although I have a somewhat romanticized, child’s, magical recollection of that time, the messages of equality, peace, love and respect for all in that music has shaped me for my entire life and is the reason I became a musician. Last summer, I wrote this song, wondering what happened to us after Woodstock? How did we change and where did we lose that youthful energy and enthusiasm to create a better world for everyone? I didn’t finish the song, as it really didn’t fit into any current project, but I do remember thinking, that youth movement of the sixties was a special time that has never been repeated....and then....
Seeing how the events over the past month have awakened the passion of youth around the world, delivering a renewed sense of optimism, I am hopeful that their initiative and commitment will be more sustained, universal, successful, and lay the groundwork for permanent change.
I was re-energized and, realizing that this month is the 50th anniversary of Neil Young’s “Ohio”, I finished the bridge of the tune this week, and humbly offer it as an opportunity for my fellow “boomers” to reflect on our youthful passion, embrace this opportunity and join our children and grandchildren to commit to making this world a better place. I believed it in 1969, and I believe that the Spirit of Woodstock is still out there, Hope you get a chance to have a listen my friends,
All the best,
Dan