You're right on!! I certainly was stoned for Arlo, but had to watch the entire movie too. In fact I once saw Jimi Hendrix Star Spangled Banner while tripping and that was an incredible experience.
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As I am not a 'stoner', I would add myself as someone who has only seen his scene in this flick while in a normal state. But I can understand the appeal of smoking pot while listening to him. I saw him at a NYC-based mini-Woodstock reunion in 1994 (him, Canned Heat, and Melanie), and he admitted that he was high when he gave his set (as he was called to the stage earlier than he expected). His informing the crowd that "New York Stateway is closed, man!" was one of the best sound bites of the movie. My least favorite one was Wavy Gravy (or whoever it was) telling the people about to line up for free breakfast to pass up the food if they were 'too tired to chew'.
I always think there's a certain childishness in the depiction of drugs in movies,especially from this era. All that "Aren't we naughty, we're breaking the law" carry on. If it was legalised we wouldn't have all this fuss, it'd just become another recreational weed and I'm betting would lose its allure for a lot of people.
No Guru, No Method, No Teacher.
I never have and never will. I made it through the Sixties and the rest of my life without drugs, drinking and more! I started college in 1970 and never was tempted for a moment. I was invited to many keggers, mainly by returning vets, and refused every time.
"Woodstock" was my first date movie~my first date ever. I never felt the need to be "wasted". I loved that time period and am glad that I kept my braincells intact and TRULY remember the time.
*** The trouble with reality is there is no background music. ***
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Sorry, but I don't smoke weed. Arlo Guthrie? I'm sure he was the cat's ass in 1969, but like Cheech and Chong, his act is dated. I guess I missed out on all the drug humour. Not that I care. Of all the trendy at the time, hippie bands playing, the lack of longevity of most of them is quite telling. Aside from classic rock stations to keep them propped up by playing the same old songs over and over, how many of these bands had a career of note? My favorite performance in the movie is Sha Na Na. They come out there like punk rockers, playing good old rock an roll, without the need for drugs to enjoy. Add some volume and and a little distortion, you have the Ramones.
"Loves turned to lust and bloods turned to dust in my heart"