Sweetwater was an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. They performed at the Woodstock festival in 1969. The original members were Nancy Nevins (lead vocals/guitar), August Burns (cello) Albert Moore (flute/backing vocals), Alan Malarwitz (drums) Elpidio Cobain (conga) Alex Del Zoppo (keyboards) & Fred Herra (bass). The Complete Reprise Recordings contains all three of their albums, Sweetwater, Just For You & Melon, plus 8 rare bonus tracks including one that was recorded at the Woodstock festival.
"Complete Reprise Recordings" is a comprehensive CD collection by the pioneering psychedelic folk-rock band Sweetwater, released by Wounded Bird Records. This release brings together all of Sweetwater?s recordings for Reprise Records, capturing their unique blend of rock, jazz, classical and Latin influences that made them stand out in the late 1960s music scene. Known as one of the first bands to perform at Woodstock in 1969, Sweetwater broke new ground with their innovative sound and socially conscious lyrics. The group?s self-titled debut album remains a cult classic and features standout tracks like "Motherless Child." Wounded Bird Records is renowned for its dedication to reissuing rare and classic albums across genres, ensuring that important musical legacies remain accessible to fans old and new.