(posted this is the GD thread as well)

Of course, the musical performances were amazing. And many of the performers explaining the context of where they were in their careers at the time added to its power. As was all the context about what going in the world, from the fight for Civil Rights to the moon landing.

If I had to pick, I'd say my favorite performances were Sly and the Family Stone, Mahailia and Mavis Staples, and Fifth Dimension. But I thought everyone was in their peak form.

Stevie had jokes. And was great on stage as well. It's a trip to think he was only 19 at the time. And that he had already recorded and released "For Once in My Life" by then.


One side thing I noticed: what was with all the sombreros? I get that it was hot, but some of the hats looked pretty damn goofy.