R. I. P. Ritchie Havens

He was the glue of Woodstock, the first to perform and dominate the stage for hours as other performers struggled to get to the festival site. Having exhausted his huge repetoire, he and the band riffed on the old slavery spiritual, "Freedom" which became his signature song for years to come. Here is that performance.


His soulful singing style, and rough voice, always left me with a warm feeling of brotherhood and freedom. Thanks for the music, Ritchie.

More later.
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