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Philip David Ochs (December 19, 1940–April 9, 1976) was a U.S. protest singer (or, as he preferred, a “topical singer”), songwriter, musician and recording artist who was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, earnest humanism, political activism, insightful and alliterative lyrics, and haunting voice. He wrote hundreds of songs in the 1960s and released eight LP record albums in his lifetime.
He performed at many political events, anti-Vietnam War and civil rights rallies, student events, and at organized labor events over the course of his career, in addition to many concert appearances at such venues as New York City’s The Town Hall and Carnegie Hall. Politically, Ochs described himself as a “left social democrat” who turned into an “early revolutionary” after the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, which had a profound effect on his state of mind.[1] He was often seen as a radical and also a patriot — though he was also interested in differing political philosophies as well as journalism, and was an avid fan of music and movies.
After years of prolific writing in the 1960s, Ochs’ mental stability declined in the 1970s and eventually he succumbed to a number of problems including bipolar disorder, depression, and alcoholism, and he took his own life in 1976.
He performed at many political events, anti-Vietnam War and civil rights rallies, student events, and at organized labor events over the course of his career, in addition to many concert appearances at such venues as New York City’s The Town Hall and Carnegie Hall. Politically, Ochs described himself as a “left social democrat” who turned into an “early revolutionary” after the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, which had a profound effect on his state of mind.[1] He was often seen as a radical and also a patriot — though he was also interested in differing political philosophies as well as journalism, and was an avid fan of music and movies.
After years of prolific writing in the 1960s, Ochs’ mental stability declined in the 1970s and eventually he succumbed to a number of problems including bipolar disorder, depression, and alcoholism, and he took his own life in 1976.
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I Ain't Marching Anymore
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There but for Fortune
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A Toast to Those Who Are Gone
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retroindiano wrote:
This is a singer with feeling and sense !!! So complete !!!
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selira wrote:
why so few plays! phil ochs <3
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constintina wrote:
<3 <3 <3
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DeadKinks wrote:
I wonder how history would have been had The Byrds recorded I Ain't Marching Anymore instead of Mr. Tambourine Man.
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DeadKinks wrote:
Dylan's great too, but Phil did so much more for what he believed, and in so much less time...
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Bamlaflamme wrote:
Damn good question. I've tried to get word around of his existence, but nobody seems to care when Dylan is available.
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DeadKinks wrote:
Victor Jara and Phil Ochs. Both excellent musicians. Both deeply into things they believed. They got to play together during Phil's tour in South America, obviously had great admiration for each other. Victor got shot by the dictatorship, because of things he had been fighting for. Phil organised an all-star concert for him and added lines about the events in Chile to Outside of a Small Circle of Friends, perhaps his most emblematic tune. Two years later, Phil took his own life, also because of things he had been fighting for. Now Victor Jara is the name of the stadium where he was killed, he became a national hero in Chile and somehow well-known all over the world. Why the hell isn't Phil remembered?
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Bamlaflamme wrote:
This guy deserves so much more rep.
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AtomHeart42 wrote:
here' s a song for those who are gone.. RIP Phil Ochs
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musrum wrote:
"That's what I want to hear" has got to be my favourite, great tune and his voice sounds great.
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unauthenticated wrote:
He's not really that popular among the last.fm crowd. Still awesome though.
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LarryKleist wrote:
how does he only have 46000 listeners am i missing something?
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thevoid999 wrote:
Cool, new pic
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pedromadi wrote:
I'm just a student sir, and only want to learn
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cbpride wrote:
The FBI had a 500-page file on this guy. What a life he had, and what music he made. RIP Phil Ochs.
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Kobemmo wrote:
I voted for it, and it was changed. Hooray. Like this man
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or else
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now
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buddylemon wrote:
i think everyone needs to vote for this pic http://www.last.fm/music/Phil+Ochs/+images/3302725 do it
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Lissof_leuf wrote:
I first heard his music in the early 60's, then followed his works until he left us.....What would he say to the people of today? What issues would he bring forth in his music? Politics, Environment, Energy, I do know that he would want people to become involved, in some way contribute to the solution and demonstrate in your personal life, the commitment to improving the world of today.....
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