Woodstock, the music festival that changed the world, is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary this weekend. While the Dead were coming into their own by the summer of ’69, this performance admittedly didn’t showcase the goods.

The story goes that Jerry and the Dead weren’t too keen being filmed. Add to that the fabled rain storm, electrical issues on the stage, a 10:30 PM start and playing while heavily under the influence and you have a pretty forgettable set. Regardless, the footage captures the Dead at a moment in time. Also, the “Dark Star” is pretty solid.

1. St. Stephen
2. Mama Tried(Merle Haggard cover)
3. Dark Star
4. High Time
5. Turn On Your Love Light (removed)

John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival, recently came out and said that the Dead set sabotaged their Woodstock set. CCR came out after the Dead took the wind out of everyone’s sails and had a ho-hum set as a result.

Thanks to Weed Buzz for the footage!