'HAIR' - 'AQUARIUS'

The opening number from the Milos Forman film of the Broadway play, "Hair."

[eleynasimic]

My mother, Nada Simić, was the leading star of 'HAIR' in former Yugoslavia, current day Serbia, between 1969-73. She led the opening for each song - for 'Aquarius', they had her in a meditation pose, with flowers in her hair, pouring her heart and soul into each rhythm and beat.

We attended the 50th anniversary of the musical last year in May, here in Australia. Not only were we both brought to tears by the phenomenal performance, but I got to experience, for those 2 hours, what a glimpse of life was like half a century ago. I felt a spiritual presence take me over, as I was incredibly moved by the elements of my mother's life and how humanity, as a whole, lived and breathed in harmony throughout that period in history.

Greetings from my mother and I in Australia - she still sings to this day and she's almost 70 years old!

[magsj]

RIP Treat Williams. I had a big crush on him from this movie!

[Michaela]

All that love, all that gentle humor and compassion, all our work an determination to make the world a better place for everyone all those years ago. Did it matter at all? I look at the world around us and I wonder. I'm in my 80s now but I still have that desire for that world of harmony and understanding.

[hannejeppesen]

Being born under the sign of Aquarius (Jan 21, 45) and being of the sixties generation this song has special meaning for me. I was born in Denmark, grew up 30 miles south of Copenhagen, came to the US in January 67 as an au pair in Westport Ct. Lived in Westport 67 and 68, then after a few month back in my native country came back to the US, and move with friends to New York CIty. I remember the cast of "Hair" giving a free concert in Central Park, sometime in 69, in 71 when I had moved to New Orleans with my then boyfriend we went and saw the whole musical. Still love the songs, and still remember the vibes from that era. It was the best of times i.e, music, freedom etc. it was the worst of times i.e. the Vietnam war the assassinations JFK, MLK and last, but not least RFK.

[sonjarokic]

Best musical
Best song
Best scene
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Best costumes
Best message
Best ideas
Best cinema
Thank you! Never gets old!

[Golddustfrost]

im 19 and watched this film for the first time two days ago, I was left with one dramatic tear down my face and a dropped jaw at the end of the film. I was aware of it growing up as my mum had the dvd but i never paid much attention to it and thought it looked weird, but my choir did this song and i thought you know what this is actually a banger so i asked her if we could watch the film together. She is Czech and remembers seeing this film in the secret screenings there when it was released so has a strong connection to it. Im glad i waited so long to see it because i can apreciate it so much more. Such a brilliant film, genuniely in my top 5 and i wish i had friends that would want to enjoy it with me and apreciate everything about it, contemplate the meanings, enjoy the songs, etc.

[michaelgierer]

This film is what I believe is referred to as a timeless masterpiece...Everything came together beautifully. Thank you to everyone involved...I can't wait to have kids so I can make them watch it.

[CiroSciretta-cl]

DIO MIO, "HAIR".... CHE Il Film sul FENOMENO degli Hyppies e dei Figli dei Fiori ed ANCHE dell'AMORE LIBERO senza

[lorraineminor]

This movie was released in 1979, maybe a dozen years or so past the period it depicts, but this amazing opening sequence really captures that moment of cultural joy, hope and youthful defiance. How many times did I go to see this movie just to revel in this soul-lifting song and singer Ren Woods's jubilant declaration, not to mention Twyla Tharp's quirky, inventive choreography. Kudos as well to director Milos Forman, who did the impossible in bringing this groundbreaking musical to film.

[shepwillner]

I remember watching this movie when I was college senior during '79-80, after hearing about it from an Assistant Dean of Student Affairs. His recommendation that I see it was spot-on, with wonderful songs and dancing from the ensemble, which features actors John Savage and Treat Williams. These actors aren't associated with music but more with action and drama movies. That said, this movie using songs from the Broadway stage musical, clearly shows that the actors can demonstrate a range of vocal and dancing abilities that aren't always apparent, especially from action movie fans like me. Thank you, YouTube, for making this movie available to us YouTube viewers.

[jolorraine]

This was absolutely the most beautiful thing I've seen in a long time. Her voice is so powerful and the dancers movements were both chaotic and soothing - so perfect with her voice.

[Garion]

This entire scene is absolutely amazing and for me the two people dancing with the horses is the best part.

[StopBeingLiedTo]

I remember seeing this when i was 17. We smoked a joint and kicked back for the ride.
When the shot of Renn Woods hit the screen my jaw dropped, and I stopped breathing for what seemed like the whole number. What a great movie (play).
It still breaks my heart that the U.S. is quicker to war now than we were then.

[GeorgeVreelandHill]

We dealt with a lot of problems in the 1960s and came out a better society. Today, we deal with problems and they get worse. The age of Aquarius was replaced by the age of greed. We advanced, but we really should go back.

[lepoetress]

That lady with the flowers in her hair is singing the hell outta that song!!!

[esotericexplorersmartinez]

i have never cried so hard at the end of any movie like i cried at this one
heart breaking such a good movie
and this song is so moving

[naekana]

When she goes "And the mind's true liberation" I am getting shiver and goose bumps all over my body.
The shift is definitely happening for me right NOW.

[kirstywillis]

Still LOVE this.... after all these years....

[youngqueen]

I loved the horses! Their prancing was adorable. 😄😍

[jagauze]

RIP James Rado.
Thanks for this timeless musical.