Country Joe McDonald live at the The Theatre at Westbury, NY 2006-02-10

First, a word of warning: Some people might find the contents of this torrent to be offensive!

This is the first recorded part of what turned out to be a stellar evening of '60s music. Country Joe has not changed a bit through the years, although the USA's political vision has changed a lot. Some might find the talking and political views represented herein to be quite offensive, others will shrug it off. A few might agree with him, but everybody will at least understand.

If you aren't American, Country Joe comes from Berkeley, California. This area is probably the best representation of the American far left viewpoint in politics. The best I can say, if you aren't American: The 1960's were a time of great political upheaval and change. Most people, including those who protested the war in Vietnam, have grown and changed their views since then.

These people haven't.

Maybe what they say is important, maybe what they say is an anachronism. You can decide that.

That isn't a criticism, it's a statement of fact.

Oh, yes, one more thing. The people to the left of us were smoking crack. I only tell you that because that part of the total picture IS part of the total picture.

Do you now say "Get a Job, Freak!!", or do you say "Up the Establishment!"????

Setlist:

Music Is My Business
Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine
Janis (For Janis Joplin)
Left Wing Rant (CJ Speaks)
Support The Troops
A Left Wing Fish Story (CJ Speaks)
Fish Cheer - Feel Like I'm Fixin' To Die Rag


The Galactic/Starship/Quicksilver Messenger part of this evening will be posted seperately, once I figure out the track list.

Enjoy!
A DoinkerTape