News ‘Bad Moon Rising’ again: 50 years after Woodstock, how songs of 1969 are relevant today August 15, 2019 Richard Aquila, Opinion contributor Comments Off on ‘Bad Moon Rising’ again: 50 years after Woodstock, how songs of 1969 are relevant today America was in turmoil 50 years ago during Woodstock. Some songs depicted a polarized nation on the brink of violence. No wonder they still resonate.