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Phil Ochs remembered
An article taking a look at the career of this musician, by Phil Mershon.
Phil Ochs Photo (c) 2000 - live, March 1969 by Phil Mershon (September 2001) Around 1980, my friend Julia had invited me over to listen to a compilation album by a singer named Phil Ochs
I argued that it transcended categorization and was so wonderful that it should be located in a special Ochs section in the record store
In fact, there should be several aisles of Ochs product for people to buy
Since that evening, the songs of Phil Ochs have never been far from my reach
Ochs has been the subject of two biographies, Sean Penn talks about making a film of the singer's life, and there have been more posthumous releases of his material than albums issued during his lifetime
By the time Phil Ochs was recording Pleasures of the Harbor with producer Larry Marks in 1967, the singer had transformed from a gentle writer of fierce topical songs into a poet whose mind reinvented what his senses passionately explored
The producer was determined to desert the barren and stark non-production Paul Rothchild had provided Ochs' first three albums, which had been recorded for Elektra
Ochs responded with 'Outside of a Small Circle of Friends.' Lyrically, the song's verses set up opportunities to exercise social responsibilities and provided one-line rationalizations for ignoring them
Schumacher interview/Phil Ochs
Transcript of an interview with Phil Ochs, by Peter Werbe.
| Article Status: *** Illustration(s) Status: *** Schumacher interview/Phil Ochs by Peter Werbe To say someone's life represents the 1960s is cliché at best and reductionist at worst, but folksinger and protest troubadour Phil Ochs' oddesy through the Greenwich Village folk scene of the early `60s, the Yippie days of Chicago Democractic Convention and the despair of the `70s almost begs to be placed in such a catagory
At the peak of his career, Ochs sped from protest demonstration to sold-out Carnegie Hall concerts
He recorded seven albums, four of which are available on CD including the just released "Phil Ochs in Concert" containing the best of his political material
Recently, the Peter Werbe talked with Michael Schumacher, author of "There But For Fortune: The Life of Phil Ochs" (Hyperion), about Ochs' creative, but troubled life
Who was Phil Ochs and why should we care about his life? Michael Schumacher: I think what Phil was all about still applies today
Billy is a direct political descendant of Phil Ochs
If you talk to Michigan Stipe (sp?), he's well aware of who Phil Ochs was, and so is Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder
Remembering Phil Ochs
Includes a history of the Phil Ochs song nights, and biographies of the performers.
| REMEMBERING PHIL OCHS History of Phil Ochs Song Nights On April 9, 1976 my brother, Phil Ochs, ended his life by hanging himself
Six years after Phil's death, Ned Traynor who was then active with the musicians' cooperative which was producing concerts at the Speakeasy on MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village, suggested that they do a Phil Ochs Song Night
Sammy Walker said, 'Phil Ochs draws a larger audience dead than we do alive.' A side benefit of the creation of the Song Night was that several performers liked the songs that I asked them to sing so much that they included them in their repertoires and sang them all around the country
It's really exciting to be a part of a constantly evolving show with the main purpose of keeping Phil Ochs' music out there
Bios of Phil Ochs Song Night Performers 's music blends the passion of Richie Havens, the lyrical guitar of James Taylor, and the rhythmic and political influences of Peter Gabriel, the Police and a wealth of Third World Artists
Their first cd, In the Heat of the Summer, (title song by Phil Ochs) showcases the depth and passion of their songwriting
Phil Ochs
Includes a series of reviews of Phil Ochs recordings.
Phil Ochs Reviewed on this page: - - There & Now I grew up listening to Phil Ochs, and for years he was my only reminder that there were other leftists in the world outside of my immediate family
Ochs was part of the second wave of NY topical folksingers, getting started in the early 1960s, and once thrown bodily from a cab by no less than for the crime of sounding like a 'singing journalist.' But after Dylan dropped protest music and folk faded, Ochs embraced progressive struggles more strongly than ever, and at times (like the '68 Chicago convention) seemed to consider his musical career secondary to his political activism
Ochs' greatest strengths were his wry, heartfelt lyrics and uncluttered melodies; his tenor was unassuming, and his guitar playing was never more than rudimentary
The late 60s seemed to confuse nearly everyone, and Ochs was no exception
Less than a year after organizing a 1975 War Is Over concert, Ochs hanged himself, leaving behind a legacy that's influenced such disparate figures as Billy Bragg and (gasp) Sean Penn
There's a fine Phil Ochs with lyrics and other goodies
info: PHIL OCHS
Photo by www.johnflynn.net
Phil Ochs, selected quotations
A small selection of quotations, including liner notes.
Phil Ochs, selected quotations Phil Ochs Some select quotations [The demonstrations were] merely an attack of mental disobedience on an obediently insane society...and if you feel you have been living in an unreal world for the last couple of years, it is particularly because this power structure has refused to listen to reason...Step outside the guidelines of the official umpires and make your own rules and your own reality
From Phil's intro to The Marines Have Landed on the Shores of Santo Domingo on Phil Ochs in Concert and There But For Fortune Before the days of television and mass media, the folksinger was often a traveling newspaper spreading tales through music
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"The American 1950s"
A compilation of articles relating to issues relevant to life in the US in that era.
Phil Ochs
A list of links relating to the folk artist Phil Ochs.
Song Lyrics for activists and protests
Song lyrics for activist and protests from the 1920's to 1990.
Benefits
Photo by web.cecs.pdx.edu
The Ballad Of Alferd Packer Lyrics to The Ballad Of Alferd Packer and some additional historical information.
Home & Schedule Offering affordable performances with a political, left-wing focus.
October 28 Phil Ochs Song Night Phil Ochs song nights have been held around the country for years, but PVC just had its first one last year
A variety of talented performers in Phil Ochs' tradition will perform some of his ageless songs, and often will invite you to sing along
Pete Seeger and the psychology of hope
Mark Gilson discusses Seeger and his personal experiences with him.
There was a need cover to a significant trial taking place in Gainesville that summer: The Viet Nam Veterans Against the War 'conspiracy to disrupt the Republican Convention.' I interviewed the likes of William Kunstler, Angela Davis, Phil Ochs, and Pete Seeger, among many other anti war activists of the day
Discography: We Shall Overcome: The Complete Carnegie Hall Concert June 8, 1963 (Pete is back after the blacklist at the beginning of the civil rights movement, introducing songs by both his pen and the likes of Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, and Tom Paxton, helping start their careers)
song quotes (some really somber ones at that) and lyrics
Song quotes from Various Artists with links to full lyrics and artists pages.
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John McLaughlin The Digital Folk Life Home Page
Established in 1976 as a non-profit organization promoting folklife, folklore
and folkmusic through a tabloid magazine and now an e-zine.
So that’s how I met Joni Mitchell – the same way I met Tom Rush, Tom Paxton, Phil Ochs, all those people
John's Web Page !
Favourite movies, music and links.
Last Update on 8/26/2006 E-Mail Me ! One of my Favorite Singers 'Phil Ochs'
Fellow Folks: Dave van Ronk
Highlights the influences that the musician had on Bob Dylan.
Matador Records | Mark Eitzel
News, biography, discography, and sound files from his record label.
Produced by Brian Paulson (Man Sized Action, Son Volt, Superchunk) and Johan Kugelberg (Spain, Ugly Things associate editor, one-time Matador insider) and featuring such all-star players as Ethan Johns (H-Bombs, various Ryan Adams productions), Joey Waronker (Beck, that dog) and Bjorn Olsson, ’Music for Courage’ features Eitzel interpretations of songs near and dear to your heart; from Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine, ” to Culture Club’s “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?” to Phil Ochs’ “Rehearsals for Retirement, ” this range of material is bigger than the Grand Canyon
LIVING WITH WAR TODAY
Official site with tour dates and information about Young's film Greendale,
including a trailer, music, lyrics, audio and images from the DVD chapters, ...
Billy Bragg Guitar Tabs
A fairly complete collection of Bragg tablatures. Includes some b-sides and "Mermaid
Avenue" material.
NPR: All Songs Considered: Taboo Tunes
Online music show All Songs Considered features a mix of taboo tunes: banned
songs from the 1930s to today. [37:55 Realaudio broadcast]
WUMB is Boston Folk Music Radio
Boston Folk Music Radio - full time folk music radio station. Schedule information
and live radio stream.
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