Woodstock/ Scion (MCA, MC/S 2095, 1970)
Ah Woodstock. Long time readers will know how much I revere those three days man, threee days - we just love ya, we just love ya.
This version of Joni's song is for me the definitive version.
There are only three released versions that I know about: Joni's own version on Ladies Of The Canyon; CSN and Y's on Deja Vu; and Matthews Southern Comfort.
Why definitive?
It manages to capture the spirit of the time for me - all those dreamy hazy soundscapes with a laid back to the country vibe going on. And there are the group harmonies which are just perfect.
Went to #1 in the UK charts too.
Hidden gem: Scion is something of a rarity as it didn't appear on the MSC album of the time Later That Same Year; naturally, it has appeared as a bonus track subsequently. It's an Ian Matthews song in the same general style as the A side - loads of lovely pedal steel guitar and harmonies. A great second side!
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