Phil Ochs

[Seasass]

01:29 - adorable!

[cwferguson221]

just try and get a radio station to play it, not as easy as it sounds

[charliechaplinist]

I saw phil ochs in Darwin Australia I think it was 1971or 1972 he sang in what used to be a second world war anti-aircraft gun turret I think it was in fanny bay it was supprisingly spacious I think there were about 50 people? .He sat with our group in the Vic hotel and also was in our house 51 mcminn street. My name is Nigel

[spayspay]

Thank you!

[spayspay]

Thank you!

[discussislam]

Is that Phil's son he is holding in the pictures?

[fanniterrette]

@discussislam : I believe that is Och's daughter.

[leeward46]

Thanks Phil

Alas your songs are still relevant

[Treebard]

Beautiful tribute, wonderful pictures, thanks LinusJames. I just want to travel back in time and meet him sometimes!!!! what a great singer and person. Wow.

[11xzxzxz]

Nice photos that brother Michael would love.

[Treebard]

@11xzxzxz His brother Michael *owns* them, didn't you see his watermark on them? LOL

[11xzxzxz]

@Treebard I missed 'em as I am a blind capitalist pig.

[Treebard]

@11xzxzxz Oh, well in *that* case!!! LOL... I hope at least that you're not deaf and can enjoy Phil's music!!! :)

[11xzxzxz]

@Treebard Seriously, his radical politics are not mine. I am a Democrat and moderate liberal but what I love about Phil is .. his melodies, lyrics, gust, compassion. I have most of his records. I like his more non-political songs at least as well as his political songs. Celia, 1/2 century high, When I'm Gone, Changes and Cross My Heart as well as more political songs as Flower Lady, I'm gonna say it now, Tape From California, and The marines has landed on the shore of Santa Domingo.

[wmarcus1203]

@11xzxzxz why limit yourself to a party and live in the left right two party system that the social engineers create to divide and conquer? Do yourself a favor and become an independent and look into what both parties are criminally up to.

[11xzxzxz]

@wmarcus1203 You are right but I can see the outrageous corruption just fine from any view. I really am an independent but never a libertarian, I supose.

[lekunberriko1]

He was authentic.

[sc1460]

I AINT A MARCHIN ANYMORE! so simple, so universal, every line just stands out as true, not a single wasted word from Phil!

Pop just sounds so trite and pointless.......

[mussman717word]

Love this guy. Too bad he died almost two decades before I was born :'(

Possibly the most sad lost of the past century, well, at least in the top ten, we've had few and far between, but there were other horrific deaths, especially considering the 27 club and so fourth. Regardless, Phil Ochs is a legend. Long live peace.

[verbaud]

My dear sweet Phil, I miss you every day. (Todd Snider is on YOUR side!)

[davevanfunk]

What I wouldn't give to see a video of him doing "Love Me, I'm a Liberal" and William Worthy.

[sephirothSaevam]

I see why people compare this guy to Tom Paxton Wow. Incredible stuff here, I'm gonna be looking for more of his stuff!

[u71a4eff]

my mom used to babysit for Tom Paxton when he lived in Jamestown, Colorado...believe it or not :)

[sephirothSaevam]

Ok, that is seriously cool!

[oxlotol]

I'm so glad he's dead. Fuck Phil,  John Lennon, Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King ,May they all burn in HELL!!

[ceeblu]

Sick Bastard - Shut up!!

[HippieJimi]

I heard Phil is doing 5 shows a night

up in Heaven....SRO :-)

[mungous1000]

Many a time over the past 8 years I have thought what Phil would have done with Bush. I saw him at Hunter College in 1972. "Here's to the state of Richard Nixon". Sadly, there were no Phil Ochs' to reduce the Bushies to the sorry excuses for human beings that they are. Cheney might have had one of his death squads go after him.

[adsvx]

In 1968 I had the opportunity to open for Phil Ochs at LaCave in Cleveland. He WAS my hero and responsible for getting me into music. I did a lot of his songs and asked if he minded if I did a few that were not on his set list for that evening. He very graciously encouraged me to do do so. We had a chance to talk about an hour. It was a night I never will forget.

[1diesel1]

I envy you. I have always wondered where does this kind of creative spark come from? Phil was a mortal but his writing came from a "more than mortal" place. He never redeived hid due.

[thespectacle]

Best. freaking. video. ever.

I wish I was alive when he was alive.

[malachy1847]

Why was youth squandered on the young! I wish i was around then too.....

[hollywoodartchick]

yeah, I know what you mean, but we are needed now for our own battles, and I am sure he will smile down on us as we find inspiration in his lyrics.

[slowpokecat]

no more songs was a metaphor for all the songs were done there is no reason for him being anymore. Phil was a genius and sad he felt that way. we need voices like his to remind of us daily of the injustices done in the world.

[harry57oswald]

J,Jazz,WHY?!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ottowes]

'Call it peace or call it reason/ Call it love or call it treason...' Wow! First time I've ever listened to Phil Ochs. Great stuff!

[URAGORRI]

cheers for Phil Ochs!!

[cynthiacher]

Mental illness destroyed him. What a waste. He never got the credit he deserved as an artist. Sad, sad, sad.

[BlackAdder6]

could you imagine if he had lived?

I mean '68 tore him apart, but imagine how 2008 might have healed that for him.

[juliejazz]

Actually, I can hear him singing, with more than a touch of irony and sarcasm, "I cheered when Obama was chosen, my faith in the system restored...."

[BlackAdder6]

nice, that would have been amazing.

but wold he have lasted through the bush years intact?

[juliejazz]

Have any of us survived the Bush years intact?

[ganiszewski]

@juliejazz Ha, still feel thay way.

[GaiasBatweasel]

Phil Ochs, Greatest Man that has ever lived with his songs that can be compared to today's era

[ViperRob42]

wow, I just found out now that he's dead and about his decline in the mid 70's, damn that sucks... i would have loved to see him do a show now with Joan Baez er sumfin, would have been great, oh well.

[hgih71]

do you have a clip of Tom Paxton's "White bones of Allende"?

[DirkjeA]

Ahh totally forgot about Phil Ochs, and I used to like him alot. His best song I thought was Rehearsel for Retierment, ahhh long time and many memories ago

[1fatbadger]

I beg to disagree with you. By far the best Phil Ochs song is crucifixion. There may be more meaningful/political songs but cru will break your heart.

[DirkjeA]

Ofcourse you may disagree, its all a matter of opinion isn't it? I dont know the other song, but I will listen and let you know. Here in Holland PO is almost unknown. Had it not been for some american soldiers who came at ease at the American base here in Holland after been in Vietnam in those days, I wouldnot have known his music.

[nathinnizzle]

nope, best is no more songs

[DirkjeA]

I am sorry, maybe my english is not that good, but I think I dont understand what you mean. No more songs? More songs is impossible because he is not alive anymore.

[kekemcb]

best phil ochs song is 'ringing of revolution'. for poetry and power, it rivals anything dylan ever wrote.

[nutboy9]

Nice montage...(the little girl is Phil's daughter Meghan)

[nutboy9]

In 1969 at the height of the protests I was 18 and draftable in 2 months. I saw Phil perform this at the Academy of Music in Philly. It's a very old building with wooden floors. The place was packed to the rafters. When Phil kicked into this everyone was foot-stomping and it released a cloud of dust from the ceiling. I'll never forget that moment. I get a rush remembering it.

[DirkjeA]

How come in your account it says you are 28 years now? You are born in 1951 than?

[nutboy9]

I'm actually 58 years old...must have been a typo on my profile. (I was born in 1949) But I'm still "Not a Marchin' Anymore"

[Knarf009]

This song is simply timeless, I'm 17 and this song really hits my heart. =)

Just about brings a tear to my eyes =)

Peace & Love <3

I wish new artists made music like this.

[nutboy9]

Phil would REALLY like it that you've connected with his music.

[Knarf009]

Yeah, he is such a witty writer and there is so much passion behind his words, you know he meant every word he sang. It's really sad he felt such despair in his life, if only he could have seen the influence he had on his fans. =(

It's always the good ones who burn out early and the bad ones that never go.

[PhilOchsLives]

Two artists I know of who are carrying on the tradition that Phil held so dear are George Howell and Billy Bragg. You're not alone knarf, Phil has hit a lot of hearts. I clearly remember the very first time I ever heard Phil Ochs. You're only 17, it sounds to me like you're going to go do great things! Peace, Jim

[ia728]

This song saved my life in '67. Here's to you Phil, wherever you are!!

[magicman2001]

some great photos of Phil on this site.

Mark Rose, are you listening??

[CONSERVATIONmatters]

..1969 Chapel Hill, NC Phil Oches performed Carmichael Auditorium.. he was fantastic, and to top it off he did Elvis, in white outfit, that was better than Presley.. how cool it was. same year had iron butterfly, cocker, bb king and others.. those were some fun days..

[Ahar59]

I was lucky enough to have seen Phil in concert several times in NY--he was and still IS GREAT and boy, do we need him now more than ever-- that little girl is his daughter--I think her name is Alice.

[BostonRocker51]

I HATE WAR. I'm sick of the pain and loss and hurt and tragedy. thank you so much for posting this song, it rings as true and heartfelt now as it did during the Vietnam war. I missed his voice so much. I met Phil & hung out with him in NYC with Naomi & Alex. I urged him to write lyrics. I tried to help him. I saw him perform in Harvard Square at The Garage. His loss was a genuine tragedy and so very sad, personally. It's so nice to hear his voice... again, thanks, from my heart.

[airthy]

Phil Ochs...I couldn´t remeber his name and it was driving me crazy! Then I saw it on a Tom Paxton video and said YES! Thanks!

[Opothleyahola]

Superb. Thanks for posting this. ^_^

[cablexs]

Thanks!

[Ascentia]

Thank you for posting this! It's a beautiful collage, very moving and aptly done, a fitting tribute to Phil and one of his greatest songs. So many moods to fit in one man that even he couldn't contain them, his face as open and evocative as his words and music. Yes, Phil, we miss you indeed, but more importantly,

we need you again, and beyond the tragedy and triumph of your personal demons, you're still here for us. Bless you, and may you always be remembered.

[Ringoisgod]

I loved all the wonderful pics, thanks for posting. Except one was of a Phil Ochs impersonator, not of Phil. Also does anyone know who the blonde kid is that he is with in a few pics?

[elusiverobertdenby]

His daughter? That's my best guess.

[tanguerochas]

Thanks for posting. I saw him in concert once shortly before his death. This brings back great memories.

[rasulf]

Nice job

[imageseverywhere]

Is that Harvey Brooks and Len Chandler at 1:07??

[rubio66]

Good one. Many thanks for this.

[bluecanopy]

Thanks for this great tribute video.

[jjgogo1963]

Nice job

[TheMarkByrd]

I Love Phil Ochs. Thanks for posting.