sentences:  Havens was the opening act at Woodstock, thus Merrick’s song has the distinction of being the first song sung at Woodstock.Subsequently, Merrick went on to record an album of original compositions for Mercury Records, released in 1969.Following this he moved his family away from New York City and teamed up briefly with fellow Mercury artist Kenny Rankin to appear on "The Tonight Show," and open for Flip Wilson in various venues throughout the US.