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2 girls who didn't quite make it there 

Two Miles From Bethel -- On the Road, well, "almost," to Woodstock!

From: Binnie Klein
Length: 00:08:50

There are many stories of those who made it to Woodstock, and those who never went. What about those who, well, "almost" made it? Read the full description.

Woodstockagain_medium_small As we commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock Festival, there are many stories of those who went, those who never went, but what about those who, well "amost" made it?  Binnie and Anne, 2 college girls, start out on the road to become a part of history, but a child's worry about a parent's car unexpectedly changes all that.

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Piece Description

As we commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock Festival, there are many stories of those who went, those who never went, but what about those who, well "amost" made it?  Binnie and Anne, 2 college girls, start out on the road to become a part of history, but a child's worry about a parent's car unexpectedly changes all that.

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Looking back on what almost was

A great little antecedent reflecting on the nuances of life and friendship on the way to Woodstock.
Reminds me of the one about.......

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Thanxs for that.

That was wonderful. I compare that to the story my nurse at the VA shared with me about her and her girlfried with a camper in tow almost making it but freaking out when they saw all the freaks. I think my long hair must have inspired her. I shared that Hendrix's anthem was dedicated by him to his Airbourne friends. I's been a long strange trip, hasn't it.

Transcript

"Two Miles From Bethel, On the Road to Woodstock" was produced by Binnie Klein and Scott Shapleigh
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Timing and Cues

Intro: VO "As we commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock Festival...."

Outro: VO "...and they made it to the main road before the thunder."
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Piece Length 8'51"

Musical Works

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Bad Moon Rising Creedence Clearwater Revival Green River. Fantasy 1969 02:21
Fire Arthur Brown The Crazy World of Arthur Brown. Polydor 1968 02:56