MetaFilter posts tagged with 1969

"...A Fourth of July picnic, a Sunday Best church revival, an urban rock concert and a rural civil rights rally"

Miko — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:15:26 -0800

There was a historic music festival in the summer of 1969. But it's not the one that took place in Bethel, NY. The Harlem Cultural Festival ran from June 29 to August 24 that summer, presenting a concert every Sunday afternoon in Mount Morris Park (known today as Marcus Garvey Park). Three hundred thousand people turned out for the six free concerts, hearing acts like Nina Simone , Sly & the Family Stone (the only act to play both Woodstock and the "black Woodstock"), Stevie Wonder, Mahalia Jackson, The 5th Dimension, Moms Mabley and. Speakers included Jesse Jackson and "blue-eyed soul brother" Mayor John Lindsay. Security was courtesy of the Black Panthers, since the NYC police refused to provide it. Filmmaker Hal Tulchin recorded over 50 hours of concert footage, which has remained unreleased. Historic Films seems to hold the footage; it was supposed to be made into a movie to premiere at Sundance 2007, but its release seems to be continually delayed for reasons unclear. There are a couple of other concerts that also get called the "Black Woodstock," though they took place well after 1969 -- this is a good way to confound researchers in the oughts. They are: Zaire 74, and WattStax.

40 Years Ago...

ericb — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:05:39 -0800

In the heart of Greenwich Village, New York City at 1:20 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 1969 eight New York City police raided a gay bar, the Stonewall Inn (later deemed a National Historic Landmark). "As the police raided the bar, a crowd of four hundred patrons gathered on the street outside and watched the officers arrest the bartender, the doorman, and a few drag queens [see: police arrest reports]. The crowd, which eventually grew to an estimated 2,000 strong, was fed up."* Thus began three days of rioting and the advent of the modern gay rights movement. In honor of the Stonewall Riots, many gay pride celebrations around the world are held during the month of June, including this week(end)'s NYC Pride, celebrating 40 years of Stonewall's impact on seeking to bring civil rights to all, including the LGBT community. Happy Pride!

Charlie Rose: The Legacy of the Stonewall Riots of 1969 [video | 57:21]. Remembering Stonewall [radio documentary | 38:50] Jim Fouratt talks with Stephen Colbert the significance of the Stonewall riots for the gay rights movement and his frustration with Barack Obama [video | 06:00]. And ...rawrrr... Love Ball Marks 'Stonewall 40' with Skin and Hippies in Times Square.

The Summer of Love and HSN

KevinSkomsvold — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:06:24 -0800

The Internet as Imagined in 1969. A cute video replete with sexist overtones.

1969

Joe Beese — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:52:41 -0800

"Proud Mary". "Born on the Bayou". "Green River". "Bad Moon Rising". "Lodi". "Fortunate Son". (previously) If Creedence Clearwater Revival wasn't the greatest American band, they probably had the greatest year of any American band.

A Day in the Death of...

snsranch — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:56:16 -0800

A Day in the Death of Donny B is a 1969 short film/docudrama following the life of a junky.

Bronson

HuronBob — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:01:52 -0800

Part 1 of 6 It is 1969...I'm watching TV and here's this guy on a Harley. Darn...this was new...major characters on TV shows did NOT ride motorcycles! He pulls up at a light and a fellow in a station wagon (remember station wagons???) says.. "taking a trip?", Bronson says "yeah"..the guy says "where to?" Bronson says "I don't know, where ever I end up, I guess"... That was the beginning of 26 episodes of "Then Came Bronson", I've wanted to take that trip ever since! In "Then Came Bronson". Michael Parks played Jim Bronson, off on a tour of the US on a 883 Sportster. The first link goes to part one of the second episode...where Jim helps an older guy (Keenan Wynn) rebuild his dusty bike, and rediscover what it all meant... Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 For those of you that weren't born yet in 1969, this show probably doesn't meet the action/adventure criteria of newer genre.. but, for us, back in the 60's, Jim Bronson took us on a year long roadtrip that most of us could only dream about. This episode with Keenan Wynn captured it all! The whole season is available on DVD

1960's

MLIS — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:13:47 -0800

The Psychedelic 60's: Literary Tradition and Social Change

Korea: Then and Now

phoque — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:14:09 -0800

Seoul: Then and Now. Photos Part 2. Anyang: Then and Now.

Won't you be my neighbor?

Sticherbeast — Thu, 25 May 2006 10:39:50 -0800

Mr. Rogers before the Senate in 1969. [video; YouTube]

Os Muntantes on Brazilian TV.

Sidthecat — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 20:51:15 -0800

Os Mutantes on Brazilian TV. Os Mutantes, Brazilian counterculturalists and one of the greatest psychedelic bands of all time, perform on the Brazilian television show Som Pop- TV Cultura in 1969. Torrent file here.

Greatest Week in Rock History

madamjujujive — Sat, 20 Dec 2003 06:31:58 -0800

The Greatest Week in Rock History (Salon link) - 34 years ago today, Billboard Charts had a outstanding album lineup - perhaps not the best albums ever, but for a single point in time, arguably unmatched for quality, originality, and longevity. Take a look back at the roster: the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Tom Jones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Stones, Santana, the Temptations, Blood Sweat & Tears, Crosby Stills & Nash, and Easy Rider.