Hippies were often pacifists and participated in non-violent political demonstrations, such as civil rights marches, the marches on Washington D.C., and anti-Vietnam War demonstrations, including draft card burnings and the 1968 Democratic National Convention protests. The degree of political involvement varied widely among hippies, from those who were active in peace demonstrations to the more anti-authority street theater and demonstrations of the Yippies, the most politically active hippie sub-group. Bobby Seale discussed the differences between Yippies and hippies with Jerry Rubin who told him that Yippies were the political wing of the hippie movement, as hippies have not “necessarily become political yet”. Regarding the political activity of hippies, Rubin said, “They mostly prefer to be stoned, but most of them want peace, and they want an end to this stuff.”
In addition to non-violent political demonstrations, hippie opposition to the Vietnam War included organizing political action groups to oppose the war, refusal to serve in the military and conducting “teach-ins” on college campuses that covered Vietnamese history and the larger political context of the war.
Scott McKenzie’s 1967 rendition of John Phillips’ song “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)”, which helped inspire the hippie Summer of Love, became a homecoming song for all Vietnam veterans arriving in San Francisco from 1967 on. McKenzie has dedicated every American performance of “San Francisco” to Vietnam veterans, and he sang at the 2002 20th anniversary of the dedication of the Vietnam Veteran Memorial. “San Francisco” became a freedom song worldwide, especially in Eastern European nations that suffered under Soviet-imposed communism.
Hippie political expression often took the form of “dropping out” of society to implement the changes they sought. Politically motivated movements aided by hippies include the back to the land movement of the 1960s, cooperative business enterprises, alternative energy, the free press movement, and organic farming.
The political ideals of the hippies influenced other movements, such as anarcho-punk, rave culture, green politics, stoner culture and the new age movement. Penny Rimbaud of the English anarcho-punk band Crass said in interviews, and in an essay called The Last Of The Hippies, that Crass was formed in memory of his friend, Wally Hope. Penny Rimbaud also said that Crass were heavily involved with the hippie movement throughout the 1960s and Seventies, with Dial House being established in 1967. Many punks were often critical of Crass for their involvement in the hippie movement. Like Crass, Jello Biafra was influenced by the hippie movement and cited the yippies as a key influence on his political activism and thinking, though he did write songs critical of hippies.
Pacifisme
Peace and Love, “paix et amour”, est l’expression du pacifisme hippie des années 1960. Un autre slogan, inspiré de la guerre du Viêt Nam, Make love not war, “faites l’amour pas la guerre”, a été repris par le courant hippie pour les mêmes raisons;l’expression apparaît en 1974 dans la chanson Mind Games de John Lennon.
Flower Power “le pouvoir des fleurs”, est une autre expression pacifique qui trouve son origine dans le summer of love de 1967 à San Fransisco. Consigne était alors donnée de “porter des fleurs dans ses cheveux”, comme l’illustre chanson de John McKenzie San Fransisco(Be sure to wear flowers in your hair). Les hippies furent dès lors communéments appelés flower children, “enfant des fleurs”. L’ensemble de ces expressions cherchaient à traduire une opposition à la guerre et à la violence en général, sans pour autant que les revendications soient toujours plus élaborées ou véritablement théorisées
In 1969 the world was changed forever it was a year of evolution, and revolution. We witnessed the first man walk on the moon; John and Yoko’s inspirational “Bed In” and a society that began to question the establishment. The Stonewall Riots pushed for further acceptance, and the Beatles last public performance marked the end of an era. So what better way to celebrate this historic year than with Histoires de Parfums provocative fragrance appropriately named 1969?
1969 can be described as Gerald Ghislain’s unique and modern homage to this truly special year in history. The fragrance a skin perfume encompasses Ghislain’s vision of eroticism in the Western world. The hints of peach allow the scent a fresh, sweet and almost innocent feel. While the coffee and chocolate give an added depth and sensuality reminiscent of the sexual revolution of 1969 and Woodstock. Although, simple at first the fragrance grows in complexity forming a combination that is both soft and assertive.
Top note : Fruits du Soleil, Pêche Veloutée.
Heart note : Rose, Fleurs Blanches, Cardamone, Girofle.
Base note : Patchouli, Chocolat, Café, Muscs Blancs.
The carnal sensuality of a voluptuous bunch of spices . In the trail of this oriental gourmand, mystery is tinted with eroticism, that the mythical year of 1969 evokes without a blush.
