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Janice · 07-11-2009, 05:07 PM

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Iconic Woodstock Couple Keeps Festival Spirit Alive

Forty years after the legendary festival in Bethel, N.Y., a photo of two lovebirds taken at Woodstock has become an iconic symbol of love.

Having only met three months prior, the picture captures a young couple -- Nick and Bobbi Ercoline, both now 60 -- embracing underneath a dirty blanket, surrounded by exhausted concertgoers. To the Ercolines' surprise, the image became the cover of the 'Woodstock' album in 1970 and was featured on posters for the subsequent documentary film.

What resonates most about the photo is that it speaks to what many Woodstock veterans consider to be the true meaning of the festival -- not just music but a movement of peace, love and unity. In a recent interview with Spinner, Woodstock performer Richie Havens cited a Martin Luther King Jr. speech, saying "It's not him or him or him, it's all of us or nothing. That was our thing, that's what we went against the war with."

The couple themselves acknowledge the social significance of the now legendary picture. "It's an honest representation of a generation. When we look at that photo ... I see our generation," Nick told the NY Daily News.

Original Santana percussionist Michael Carabello witnessed firsthand how his generation came together for three days in 1969. "It was about the music and it was about everything else, but it was more about us getting along." Noting the hectic and exhausting nature of the festival (as evidenced by the background of the photo), Carabello told Spinner, "You know, you get so absorbed in it you just don't want to hear it anymore, you forget about it, so the only thing you can do is become a family. You just help one another out."

Certainly Woodstock has been romanticized over the years, but for many, the image of Nick and Bobbi wrapped in a blanket represents exactly what Carabello is talking about.

What's more, the couple has been together ever since.

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catlover79 · 07-11-2009, 06:20 PM

What a sweet story. Thanks for sharing it, Janice.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 07-11-2009, 10:09 PM

That's a sweet story.

Woodstock 99 took place here in my hometown. What a fail that was. I think the original had the most meaning. After that, meh.

ABlairican Pie · 07-12-2009, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by *Pleasant Tomorrow*

That's a sweet story.

Woodstock 99 took place here in my hometown. What a fail that was. I think the original had the most meaning. After that, meh.

Woodstock 99. Wow, what a fiasco. Limp Bizkit and their disaster of a show,
riots, sexual assaults, vandalism, mayhem, $20.00 bottles of water for parched concertgoers. What happened to the original spirit of the show?

It's amazing that this couple on the cover of the soundtrack are still together.
Most people fall apart so early. Theirs a testament to the power of love. Peace, love, and rock and roll!!

I would love to have been around at that time (I was six).

catlover79 · 07-12-2009, 07:51 PM

^ Couldn't agree with you more.

Schmoopie · 08-01-2009, 05:01 AM

What a beautiful story, Janice! And both of those pictures are truly adorable, but I think I like the second one better!

07-11-2009, 05:07 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Woodstock Album Cover. Cuddling Couple Still Together. Nice Story! http://www.spinner.com/2009/07/09/iconic-woodstock-couple-keeps-festival-spirit-alive/?icid=main\|htmlws-main\|dl2\|link3\|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spinner.com%2F2009%2F07%2F09%2Ficonic-woodstock-couple-keeps-festival-spirit-alive%2F Iconic Woodstock Couple Keeps Festival Spirit Alive Forty years after the legendary festival in Bethel, N.Y., a photo of two lovebirds taken at Woodstock has become an iconic symbol of love. Having only met three months prior, the picture captures a young couple -- Nick and Bobbi Ercoline, both now 60 -- embracing underneath a dirty blanket, surrounded by exhausted concertgoers. To the Ercolines' surprise, the image became the cover of the 'Woodstock' album in 1970 and was featured on posters for the subsequent documentary film. What resonates most about the photo is that it speaks to what many Woodstock veterans consider to be the true meaning of the festival -- not just music but a movement of peace, love and unity. In a recent interview with Spinner, Woodstock performer Richie Havens cited a Martin Luther King Jr. speech, saying "It's not him or him or him, it's all of us or nothing. That was our thing, that's what we went against the war with." The couple themselves acknowledge the social significance of the now legendary picture. "It's an honest representation of a generation. When we look at that photo ... I see our generation," Nick told the NY Daily News. Original Santana percussionist Michael Carabello witnessed firsthand how his generation came together for three days in 1969. "It was about the music and it was about everything else, but it was more about us getting along." Noting the hectic and exhausting nature of the festival (as evidenced by the background of the photo), Carabello told Spinner, "You know, you get so absorbed in it you just don't want to hear it anymore, you forget about it, so the only thing you can do is become a family. You just help one another out." Certainly Woodstock has been romanticized over the years, but for many, the image of Nick and Bobbi wrapped in a blanket represents exactly what Carabello is talking about. What's more, the couple has been together ever since. . Attached Images

07-11-2009, 06:20 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	What a sweet story. Thanks for sharing it, Janice.
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07-11-2009, 10:09 PM	#3
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	That's a sweet story. Woodstock 99 took place here in my hometown. What a fail that was. I think the original had the most meaning. After that, meh.
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08-01-2009, 05:01 AM	#6
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	What a beautiful story, Janice! And both of those pictures are truly adorable, but I think I like the second one better!
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07-12-2009, 07:51 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	^ Couldn't agree with you more.