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Philip David "Phil" Ochs (/ˈoʊks/; December 19, 1940 – April 9, 1976) was an American protest singer (or, as he preferred, a topical singer) and songwriter who was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, earnest humanism, political activism, insightful and alliterative lyrics, and distinctive voice. He wrote hundreds of songs in the 1960s and '70s and released eight albums.
Ochs performed at many political events during the 1960s counterculture era, including anti-Vietnam War and civil rights rallies, student events, and organized labor events over the course of his career, in addition to many concert appearances at such venues as New York City's Town Hall and Carnegie Hall. Politically, Ochs described himself as a "left social democrat" who became an "early revolutionary" after the protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago led to a police riot, which had a profound effect on his state of mind.
After years of prolific writing in the 1960s, Ochs's mental stability declined in the 1970s. He eventually succumbed to a number of problems including bipolar disorder and alcoholism, and took his own life in 1976.
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I Ain't Marching Anymore was Phil Ochs' second LP, released on Elektra Records in 1965.
Dispensing with second guitarist Danny Kalb, Ochs performs alone on twelve original songs, an interpretation of Alfred Noyes' "The Highwayman" set to music (much as Poe's "The Bells" had been set to music on the previous album) and a cover of Ewan MacColl's "The Ballad of the Carpenter".
Of the twelve originals, probably the most noted was the title track, with its distinctive trilling guitar part, that spoke of a soldier sick of fighting. Also of note was the album closer, "Here's to the State of Mississippi", a biting criticism of that state's lack of civil rights and general bigoted attitude. Other important songs include "Draft Dodger Rag" (assailing those "red blooded Americans" who were in favor of US participation in the Vietnam War but did not fight because they were just summertime soldiers and sunshine patriots), "That Was The President" (a tribute to John Kennedy written soon after his assassination), "Talking Birmingham Jam" (which used the traditional talking blues form to assail the racist leaders of Birmingham) and "Links on the Chain" (attacking labor unions for excluding African-Americans and failing to support civil rights).
Actors: Richard Halsey (editor), Shirly Brener (actress), Thomas Ian Nicholas (actor), Shirly Brener (producer), Kirsten Vangsness (actress), Alain Jakubowicz (producer), Kenyon Glover (actor), Orlando Jones (actor), Gary Cole (actor), Lochlyn Munro (actor), Circus-Szalewski (actor), Willow Hale (actress), Philip Baker Hall (actor), Claude Forest (miscellaneous crew), Maxine Brooks (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Based on actual court transcripts of 8 anti-war protesters on trial for conspiring to cause riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Genres: ,Actors: Pete Seeger (actor), Abbie Hoffman (actor), Odetta (actress), Jerry Rubin (actor), Michael David Korolenko (producer), Michael David Korolenko (writer), Michael David Korolenko (director), Oscar Brand (actor), Phil Ochs (composer), Phil Ochs (actor), Tom Paxton (actor), Dave Van Ronk (actor), Bill Burnett (actor), John Bloomgarden (editor), Mady Schutzman (producer),
Genres: Documentary, Music,
1. One More Parade 00:00 2. The Thresher 03:21 3. Talking Vietnam 06:19 4. Lou Marsh 09:55 5. Power and the Glory 14:05 6. Celia 16:25 7. The Bells 19:41 8. Automation Song 22:53 9. Ballad of William Worthy 25:08 10. Knock on the Door 27:23 11. Talkin' Cuban Crisis 30:15 12. Bound for Glory 32:02 13. Too Many Martyrs 36:23 14. What's That I Hear 39:15 15. Bullets of Mexico 41:20 (From the original liner notes) About the songs: ONE MORE PARADE This is outstanding among the many songs Phil has written. World peace is a chief concern linking together the whole new school of young topical songwriters. THE THRESHER The loss of the U.S. nuclear sub Thresher with all hands inspired songwriters all over the country who write ballads about the tragedy. This is one of the very best. TALKING VIE...
İ cried when they shot Medgar Evers Tears ran down my spine I cried when they shot Mr. Kennedy As though I'd lost a father of mine But Malcolm X got what was coming He got what he asked for this time So love me, love me, love me, I'm a liberal I go to civil rights rallies And I put down the old D.A.R. I love Harry and Sidney and Sammy I hope every colored boy becomes a star But don't talk about revolution That's going a little bit too far So love me, love me, love me, I'm a liberal I cheered when Humphrey was chosen My faith in the system restored I'm glad the commies were thrown out of the A.F.L. C.I.O. board I love Puerto Ricans and Negros as long as they don't move next door So love me, love me, love me, I'm a liberal The people of old Mississippi Should all ...
I'm surprised that nobody has ever put this version on YouTube. This is a demo recording from the Broadside Tapes. This version is special because it has an additional verse that was not included in later studio recordings and live versions of the song: But this land is still troubled by men who have to hate; They twist away our freedom and twist away our fate. Law is their weapon, and treason is their cry, You can stop them if you try. Phil later thought the verse didn't fit in with the patriotic theme of the song, so he omitted it in all later versions. Kind of similar to the "no trespassing" verse in Woody Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land". This is the only recording with the additional verse. To people who are interested, the controversial verse starts at 1:42.
Music video by Phil Ochs performing The War Is Over.
Music video by Phil Ochs performing There But For Fortune.
Song: I Ain't Marching Anymore Artist: Phil Ochs Album: I Ain't Marching Anymore
Music video by Phil Ochs performing I Ain't Marching Anymore.
Music video by Phil Ochs performing Flower Lady.
Phil Ochs - "Live in Houston" The Club of Our Own, Houston, TX, 1971-02-?? FM Recording 00:00 Introduction 01:36 The Bells 05:59 The Power and the Glory 09:37 There But for Fortune 13:15 I Ain't Marching Anymore 17:21 Changes 21:25 Crucifixion 29:35 Love Me, I'm a Liberal 34:07 The Highwayman 41:23 Here's to the State of Richard Nixon 45:49 Outside of a Small Circle of Friends 50:01 Chords of Fame 52:27 Applause Phil Ochs - acoustic guitar, vocals This concert has an "updated" version of Love Me, I'm a Liberal, which is very fun. Instead of Pete Seeger, he sang "I attended all Phil Ochs concerts..." Plus some words about John Wayne. I have a webpage for chords to some Phil Ochs songs which cannot be found on the Internet elsewhere: http://ddpro.ucoz.com/pochords/ You can visit my "Ph...
An appearance on the TV show "Come, Read To Me a Poem" in New York City. 12th April 1967.
Neil Young performs a cover of "Changes" originally by Phil Ochs at the Farm Aid concert in Saratoga Springs, NY on September 21, 2013. Farm Aid was started by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp in 1985 to keep family farmers on the land and has worked since then to make sure everyone has access to good food from family farmers. Dave Matthews joined Farm Aid's board of directors in 2001. For more information about Farm Aid, visit: http://farmaid.org/youtube Farm Aid's performances are donated by the artists in order to raise funds and raise awareness for family farmers. They've raised their voices to help — what can you do?
Music video by Phil Ochs performing There But For Fortune.
A live video of Phil Ochs! I nearly fell out my chair when I found this!
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1. One More Parade 00:00 2. The Thresher 03:21 3. Talking Vietnam 06:19 4. Lou Marsh 09:55 5. Power and the Glory 14:05 6. Celia 16:25 7. The Bells 19:41 8. Automation Song 22:53 9. Ballad of William Worthy 25:08 10. Knock on the Door 27:23 11. Talkin' Cuban Crisis 30:15 12. Bound for Glory 32:02 13. Too Many Martyrs 36:23 14. What's That I Hear 39:15 15. Bullets of Mexico 41:20 (From the original liner notes) About the songs: ONE MORE PARADE This is outstanding among the many songs Phil has written. World peace is a chief concern linking together the whole new school of young topical songwriters. THE THRESHER The loss of the U.S. nuclear sub Thresher with all hands inspired songwriters all over the country who write ballads about the tragedy. This is one of the very best. TALKING VIE...
One of the best albums ever made. A deep exploration of how the cold world can chill the soul and suck the life from you. In usual Phil Ochs style, he is mercilessly truthful and he doesn't drown his message in metaphor as Bob Dylan does. Everyone knows how Phil played the song Crucifixion (about JFK) to Robert Kennedy and brought him to tears before he was crucified himself later that same year. The album intentionally ended in the dark, without any resolution. But I added The War is Over from his next album (Tape from California) to give it a more settling ending. In the liner notes Phil Ochs adds "in such an ugly time the true protest is beauty." Purchase the album for better quality at http://www.amazon.com/Pleasures-Harbor-Phil-Ochs/dp/B000VZYECO/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie;=UTF8&qid;...
I do not own the copyright to this. But it is important for people to know and understand who this man was. PBS' American Masters - Phil Ochs There But For Fortune, The life of activist and singer - songwriter Phil Ochs.
00:00 Cross My Heart - Originally on Pleasures of the Harbor. The irony of Phil’s opening with this is not missed. 02:53 Boy In Ohio - Originally on Greatest Hits. 06:14 The Ballad of Train - Unreleased. Don’t know what Phil wanted to call this. We called it Train 07:48 Bells - From All the News that’s Fit to Sing 11:15 Alone - Unreleased. Agonizingly honest 13:25 Street Soldier - Unreleased. Just a great Ochs song. I may not look like much but I owned the world and I gave it all away Now I’m am actor on the street and I do it for no pay 16:29 Che - Unreleased. Many a robber is seen here after a day at the bank 17:45 You’re Fired - Unreleased. 18:45 Changes - Originally on Phil Ochs in Concert 20:55 Power and the Glory - This should be the theme song of ’76 This recording t...
More Phil Ochs than you ever hoped for ! :) Phil's another of those singers who take me back to the days of my first True Love and then the fits of nostalgia start ...
...and stupid wars continue daily to dirty the world of blood. https://www.discogs.com/seller/PIERLEO3/profile I Ain't Marching Anymore - Phil Ochs - full album for the first time on YouTube. Elektra – EKS- 7287 1965 Enjoy. uy original LPs & Singles: https://www.discogs.com/seller/PIERLEO3/profile Tracklist A1 I Ain't Marching Anymore 2:32 A2 In The Heat Of The Summer 3:01 A3 Draft Dodger Rag 2:07 A4 That's What I Want To Hear 3:06 A5 That Was The President 3:20 A6 Iron Lady 3:30 A7 The Highwayman 5:36 B1 Links On The Chain 4:18 B2 Hills Of West Virginia 3:21 B3 The Men Behind The Guns 3:00 B4 Talking Birmingham Jam 3:08 B5 Ballad Of The Carpenter 3:50 B6 Days Of Decision 3:12 B7 Here's To The State Of Mississippi 5:52
Phil Ochs - Live: New York City (1970) - Bootleg Radio Date: March 27, 1970 (late show). Venue: Carnegie Hall. - The Bells - Mona Lisa - Pleasures Of The Harbour - I Ain't Marchin' Anymore - Okie From Muskogee - Basket In The Pool - Jim Dean Of Indiana - Chords Of Fame - (Buddy Holly Medley): Not Fadey Away / I'm Gonna Love You Too / Think It Over / Oh Boy - I'm Gonna Say It Now - Tape From California - Gas Station Women - Danny Boy - Crucifixion - Outside Of A Small Circle Of Friends - Boy In Ohio - My Kingdom For A Car - (Elvis Presley Medley): My Baby Left Me / I'm Ready / Heartbreak Hotel / My Baby Left Me - Fool Such As I Am - Outside of a Small Circle Of Friends (Reprise) - School Days - One Way Ticket Home - No More Songs (with Jim Glover) Enjoy a perfomance and feel free to...
On June 24,1975 my friend Bruce Martin invited Phil up to his apartment at 506 Laguardia Place in Greenwich Village and made this recording. Phil was using the name "John (or Lewt)Train" at the time and this interview is done under this persona. An insightful, yet extremely Melancholy, glance into Phil's State of Mind at this time. The Tape slows down and slurs towards the end. Likely due to either the Reel being Forty Years Old or the Player itself being even Older. Still, all is audible. I knew Phil during this Period and it is certainly difficult to listen to and not think what I may have done to prevent the following year's tragedy.
Hello everyone, New video for the week-end and maybe the beginning of a new series centred around the Rolling Thunder Revue. Many asked for this quintessential period from Bob Dylan's career. Following the success of his tour with the Band, the release of Blood On The Tracks and his personal issues with his wife Sara still going on, Bob wanted to go back on the road. After a benefit back in 1974 for Chile, Bob met with old friend Phil Ochs with whom he discussed about making a series of show together in small clubs around the city. But Ochs' declining health and erratic behaviour due to drinking problems and paranoia scrapped those plans. Months after, when Bob saw Patti Smith at the Other End (also known as the Bitter End) in June 1975, he was impressed by her talent and that gave him...
Music video by Phil Ochs performing Phil Ochs Interview.
On June 24,1975 my friend Bruce Martin invited Phil up to his apartment at 506 Laguardia Place in Greenwich Village and made this recording. Phil was using the name "John (or Lewt)Train" at the time and this interview is done under this persona. An insightful, yet extremely Melancholy, glance into Phil's State of Mind at this time. The Tape slows down and slurs towards the end. Likely due to either the Reel being Forty Years Old or the Player itself being even Older. Still, all is audible. I knew Phil during this Period and it is certainly difficult to listen to and not think what I may have done to prevent the following year's tragedy.
Before his untimely passing on December 15, 2011, author and journalist Christopher Hitchens sat for an interview for Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune. Hitchens offered his viewpoint on the music of Ochs, the United States involvement in Chile, how the modern documentaries have replaced folk music in activism, and more. Credit to PBS: http://video.pbs.org/video/2184224824/
Phil appears on "Come, Read To Me a Poem" on April 12, 1967 in New York City. 1. "The Highwayman" performance at 02:09 2. Interview at 08:50 3. "Changes" performance at 15:50
Phil Ochs was interviewed by Vic Sadot and Rich Lang, host of Interface, a WGTB Public Affairs Program, in Washington, DC in early May of 1973. The Sound Engineer was Skip Pizzi. Rich Lang announces the show and introduces Phil Ochs and Vic Sadot. Vic explains that Phil is in DC for a week long engagement at The Cellar Door. Vic asks Phil about Watergate, the Senate and the press. Phil talks about “the Watergate conspiracy” and the increasing possibility of impeachment of President Richard Nixon; Rich asks Phil about Vice President Spiro Agnew; Nixon in the polls, and the significance of Attorney General John Mitchell admitting to breaking the law. Phil expresses surprise that Judge John Sirica pursued the Watergate case thus far, talks of the lack of character of Eliot Richardson, quotes...
This N.E.T. interview with Phil Ochs was taped on April 22, 1966, and aired on April 30th. The television show was called Folk Guitar, a series hosted by Laura Weber. Besides teaching basic guitar to viewers, Laura featured special guests who would often perform on the show. As far as I am able to determine, the original videotape of this show no longer exists. I found this interview on reel-to-reel at a local thrift store in a box containing other guitar lesson audio tapes. This show was recorded directly off of the television as it was being broadcast. Enjoy!
Concert producer, conference organizer, DJ and emcee Sonny Ochs tells Mariposa Talks how she has kept alive the musical legacy of her brother, protest singer and activist Phil Ochs. In today’s charged political climate, she says, his work is gaining a new political currency with the young.
1. One More Parade 00:00 2. The Thresher 03:21 3. Talking Vietnam 06:19 4. Lou Marsh 09:55 5. Power and the Glory 14:05 6. Celia 16:25 7. The Bells 19:41 8. Automation Song 22:53 9. Ballad of William Worthy 25:08 10. Knock on the Door 27:23 11. Talkin' Cuban Crisis 30:15 12. Bound for Glory 32:02 13. Too Many Martyrs 36:23 14. What's That I Hear 39:15 15. Bullets of Mexico 41:20 (From the original liner notes) About the songs: ONE MORE PARADE This is outstanding among the many songs Phil has written. World peace is a chief concern linking together the whole new school of young topical songwriters. THE THRESHER The loss of the U.S. nuclear sub Thresher with all hands inspired songwriters all over the country who write ballads about the tragedy. This is one of the very best. TALKING VIE...
İ cried when they shot Medgar Evers Tears ran down my spine I cried when they shot Mr. Kennedy As though I'd lost a father of mine But Malcolm X got what was coming He got what he asked for this time So love me, love me, love me, I'm a liberal I go to civil rights rallies And I put down the old D.A.R. I love Harry and Sidney and Sammy I hope every colored boy becomes a star But don't talk about revolution That's going a little bit too far So love me, love me, love me, I'm a liberal I cheered when Humphrey was chosen My faith in the system restored I'm glad the commies were thrown out of the A.F.L. C.I.O. board I love Puerto Ricans and Negros as long as they don't move next door So love me, love me, love me, I'm a liberal The people of old Mississippi Should all ...
I'm surprised that nobody has ever put this version on YouTube. This is a demo recording from the Broadside Tapes. This version is special because it has an additional verse that was not included in later studio recordings and live versions of the song: But this land is still troubled by men who have to hate; They twist away our freedom and twist away our fate. Law is their weapon, and treason is their cry, You can stop them if you try. Phil later thought the verse didn't fit in with the patriotic theme of the song, so he omitted it in all later versions. Kind of similar to the "no trespassing" verse in Woody Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land". This is the only recording with the additional verse. To people who are interested, the controversial verse starts at 1:42.
Music video by Phil Ochs performing The War Is Over.
Music video by Phil Ochs performing There But For Fortune.
Song: I Ain't Marching Anymore Artist: Phil Ochs Album: I Ain't Marching Anymore
1. One More Parade 00:00 2. The Thresher 03:21 3. Talking Vietnam 06:19 4. Lou Marsh 09:55 5. Power and the Glory 14:05 6. Celia 16:25 7. The Bells 19:41 8. Automation Song 22:53 9. Ballad of William Worthy 25:08 10. Knock on the Door 27:23 11. Talkin' Cuban Crisis 30:15 12. Bound for Glory 32:02 13. Too Many Martyrs 36:23 14. What's That I Hear 39:15 15. Bullets of Mexico 41:20 (From the original liner notes) About the songs: ONE MORE PARADE This is outstanding among the many songs Phil has written. World peace is a chief concern linking together the whole new school of young topical songwriters. THE THRESHER The loss of the U.S. nuclear sub Thresher with all hands inspired songwriters all over the country who write ballads about the tragedy. This is one of the very best. TALKING VIE...
One of the best albums ever made. A deep exploration of how the cold world can chill the soul and suck the life from you. In usual Phil Ochs style, he is mercilessly truthful and he doesn't drown his message in metaphor as Bob Dylan does. Everyone knows how Phil played the song Crucifixion (about JFK) to Robert Kennedy and brought him to tears before he was crucified himself later that same year. The album intentionally ended in the dark, without any resolution. But I added The War is Over from his next album (Tape from California) to give it a more settling ending. In the liner notes Phil Ochs adds "in such an ugly time the true protest is beauty." Purchase the album for better quality at http://www.amazon.com/Pleasures-Harbor-Phil-Ochs/dp/B000VZYECO/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie;=UTF8&qid;...
I do not own the copyright to this. But it is important for people to know and understand who this man was. PBS' American Masters - Phil Ochs There But For Fortune, The life of activist and singer - songwriter Phil Ochs.
00:00 Cross My Heart - Originally on Pleasures of the Harbor. The irony of Phil’s opening with this is not missed. 02:53 Boy In Ohio - Originally on Greatest Hits. 06:14 The Ballad of Train - Unreleased. Don’t know what Phil wanted to call this. We called it Train 07:48 Bells - From All the News that’s Fit to Sing 11:15 Alone - Unreleased. Agonizingly honest 13:25 Street Soldier - Unreleased. Just a great Ochs song. I may not look like much but I owned the world and I gave it all away Now I’m am actor on the street and I do it for no pay 16:29 Che - Unreleased. Many a robber is seen here after a day at the bank 17:45 You’re Fired - Unreleased. 18:45 Changes - Originally on Phil Ochs in Concert 20:55 Power and the Glory - This should be the theme song of ’76 This recording t...
More Phil Ochs than you ever hoped for ! :) Phil's another of those singers who take me back to the days of my first True Love and then the fits of nostalgia start ...
...and stupid wars continue daily to dirty the world of blood. https://www.discogs.com/seller/PIERLEO3/profile I Ain't Marching Anymore - Phil Ochs - full album for the first time on YouTube. Elektra – EKS- 7287 1965 Enjoy. uy original LPs & Singles: https://www.discogs.com/seller/PIERLEO3/profile Tracklist A1 I Ain't Marching Anymore 2:32 A2 In The Heat Of The Summer 3:01 A3 Draft Dodger Rag 2:07 A4 That's What I Want To Hear 3:06 A5 That Was The President 3:20 A6 Iron Lady 3:30 A7 The Highwayman 5:36 B1 Links On The Chain 4:18 B2 Hills Of West Virginia 3:21 B3 The Men Behind The Guns 3:00 B4 Talking Birmingham Jam 3:08 B5 Ballad Of The Carpenter 3:50 B6 Days Of Decision 3:12 B7 Here's To The State Of Mississippi 5:52
Phil Ochs - Live: New York City (1970) - Bootleg Radio Date: March 27, 1970 (late show). Venue: Carnegie Hall. - The Bells - Mona Lisa - Pleasures Of The Harbour - I Ain't Marchin' Anymore - Okie From Muskogee - Basket In The Pool - Jim Dean Of Indiana - Chords Of Fame - (Buddy Holly Medley): Not Fadey Away / I'm Gonna Love You Too / Think It Over / Oh Boy - I'm Gonna Say It Now - Tape From California - Gas Station Women - Danny Boy - Crucifixion - Outside Of A Small Circle Of Friends - Boy In Ohio - My Kingdom For A Car - (Elvis Presley Medley): My Baby Left Me / I'm Ready / Heartbreak Hotel / My Baby Left Me - Fool Such As I Am - Outside of a Small Circle Of Friends (Reprise) - School Days - One Way Ticket Home - No More Songs (with Jim Glover) Enjoy a perfomance and feel free to...
On June 24,1975 my friend Bruce Martin invited Phil up to his apartment at 506 Laguardia Place in Greenwich Village and made this recording. Phil was using the name "John (or Lewt)Train" at the time and this interview is done under this persona. An insightful, yet extremely Melancholy, glance into Phil's State of Mind at this time. The Tape slows down and slurs towards the end. Likely due to either the Reel being Forty Years Old or the Player itself being even Older. Still, all is audible. I knew Phil during this Period and it is certainly difficult to listen to and not think what I may have done to prevent the following year's tragedy.
Hello everyone, New video for the week-end and maybe the beginning of a new series centred around the Rolling Thunder Revue. Many asked for this quintessential period from Bob Dylan's career. Following the success of his tour with the Band, the release of Blood On The Tracks and his personal issues with his wife Sara still going on, Bob wanted to go back on the road. After a benefit back in 1974 for Chile, Bob met with old friend Phil Ochs with whom he discussed about making a series of show together in small clubs around the city. But Ochs' declining health and erratic behaviour due to drinking problems and paranoia scrapped those plans. Months after, when Bob saw Patti Smith at the Other End (also known as the Bitter End) in June 1975, he was impressed by her talent and that gave him...
C G D
What's that I hear now ringing in my ear
G C G D
I've heard that sound before
C G D
What's that I hear now ringing in my ear
G C G D
I hear it more and more
G D
It's the sound of freedom calling
G D
Ringing up to the sky
G D
It's the sound of the old ways falling
C G C D
You can hear it if you try
C G C D
You can hear it if you try
What's that I see now shining in my eyes
I've seen that light before
What's that I see now shining in my eyes
I see it more and more
It's the light of freedom shining
Shining up to the sky
It's the light of the old ways a dying
You can see it if you try
What's that I feel now beating in my heart
I've felt that beat before
What's that I feel now beating in my heart
I feel it more and more
It's the rumble of freedom calling
Climbing up to the sky
It's the rumble of the old ways a falling
You can feel it if you try