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Philip David Ochs ( / ˈoʊks /; December 19, 1940 – April 9, 1976) was an American songwriter and protest singer (or, as he preferred, a topical singer). Ochs was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, political activism, often alliterative lyrics, and distinctive voice.
Apr 10, 1976 · Phil Ochs, the folk singer, guitarist and lyricist whose music provided some of the strongest notes of protest against the Vietnam War in the early 1960's, committed suicide yesterday morning...
Phil Ochs, American folksinger and songwriter best remembered for the protest songs he wrote in the 1960s on topics ranging from the Vietnam War to civil rights. A wavery tenor, he employed melodic lyricism, strident leftist views, and dry wit to engage listeners.
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American singer-songwriter Phil Ochs (December 19, 1940, – April 9, 1976,) wrote or recorded at least 238 songs during his brief career. Most of the songs which he performed he composed himself: they ranged in style from protest songs and topical songs to ballads and folk rock .
Song TitleRecordingsNotes"Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Me"Studio recording: Greatest Hits (1970)About Ochs and his circle of friends."The Ballad of Alferd Packer" (also ...Demo recordings: The Broadside Tapes 1 ...About Alferd Packer, a Rocky Mountain ..."The Ballad of Billie Sol"Studio recording: A Toast to Those Who ...About Billie Sol Estes, who was accused ..."The Ballad of John Henry Faulk"Demo recording: The Broadside Tapes 1 ...About John Henry Faulk, a popular radio ...Jan 6, 2011 · Rising to fame in the 1960s, Ochs used his music to both chronicle and help mobilize the labor rights, civil rights, and antiwar movements. A new documentary, "Phil Ochs: There But for...
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Phil Ochs: There but for Fortune is a documentary film on the life and times of folk singer-songwriter Phil Ochs. The film, released theatrically in January 2011, was written and directed by Kenneth Bowser.
Apr 10, 2016 · A tribute to Phil Ochs, who died 40 years ago, on April 9, 1976. He was a political bard who sang about the Vietnam War, civil rights, and other issues of his generation.
