I first heard Phil Ochs live at an SDS-sponsored People for Peace Concert in Boston in the fall of 1965 or spring of 1966. I was already aware of his music from the folk scene in Cambridge, MA. I have never stopped listening to his incredibly beautiful and very meaningful songs.
@nllleonard - dedicated to my friend I always listen to this for so many years now I thought to share it with you and maybe if I am lucky you have not heard it in a while and picks you up as it always does me - how ever tired I get - I have to get up and continue the fight for what is right and just I won't be able too when I am gone..
Take Care, I am with you even if so far away...Best Wishes....
His magic evokes powerful feelings (which could scare or threaten some)... but personaly I can't seem to get enough of Phil even after 40 years... wow, it's been that long... yet most people that know of him are unaware he was multi-dimensional (he could play and sing most any type of music superbly) Phil was an incredible, indelible composer/songwriter with wonderful style and a great voice... even Dylan knew Phil had that edge. I believe his music with some PR will make a big time revival.
I agree totally! His music will always be relevant! Did you know that there is a new movie about him that will be coming out soon? Its title is: "There But for Fortune." If you do a search for it, you can view some clips from the movie. -- Thank you for your post! :-) -- Renee
Phil was a big influence on me but not being as political as his fans it wasn't all that political as his beautiful voice, melodies, fantastic lyrics & great underrated guitar playing. I just loved that he was doing something important with his life and this song spoke to the Agnostic in me. I just felt that he was so witty and cool and care so much about the less fortunate. I wish I had just known him so that I could have prescribed some anti-depressants for his "less-fortunate" side...
Neil Young and Phil Ochs connection? Yes. Neil wrote - Cinnamon girl - "for a city girl on peeling pavement coming at me thru Phil Ochs eyes playing finger cymbals. It was hard to explain to my wife." Neil Young adds that he considered Ochs and Dylan on the same level. Yes the same level though Phil was taller I say. Today who is doing what Phil Ochs did? Phil come on back.
HI Renee... HOW did you learn about Phil Ochs? Phil was a HUGE influence on my life--one of the FIRST American folk singers whose songs I remember becoming aware of & inspired by! I was just a kid--a child of refugee immigrants--but I had a friend whose flower children parents took us to some pretty amazing festivals in NYC! EXCELLENT vid! THANKS--sharing it among many others on my Zeeva International FB Page--today, 35 years ago at the age of 35-Phil Ochs took his life...
Well, I'm going to date myself here, :-) I first heard Phil Oach on the radio in Los Angeles. His song: "A Small Circle of Friends" had just come out and the DJ's were playing it on a regular basis. I had never heard a song like that before; it was so unique. Basically pointing out how apethetic people were, even when faced with horrible events, set to a kind of silent movie comedy backgroud music. I just knew that this guy wasn't your average, run of the mill, songwriters. :-)
Amazing. Words cant express what I feel when I listen to this. Having lost my sister in a tragedy at a young age I feel like she couldve done so much more but now shes gone.. I guess I'll have to do those things while I'm still here
@joeevans94 you're pretty much right, except I saw one Leonard Cohen song with over one million views and zero dislikes, but this is still quite impressing.
I met Phil in Greenwich village[1974] while I was doing advance work on Ramsey Clarks senate campaign Phil sang a few songs for a rally ,Man how we need his voice today!
@Amanda102587 I was sooo sad when he died. I felt like he thought there was no more place for him here as the world had moved on....a Minstrel comes for the telling, and gracefully bows out when the tale is done. RIP Phil you sang it proud..now you're playing with a helluva band :D
I first heard Phil Ochs live at an SDS-sponsored People for Peace Concert in Boston in the fall of 1965 or spring of 1966. I was already aware of his music from the folk scene in Cambridge, MA. I have never stopped listening to his incredibly beautiful and very meaningful songs.
DrBillBushing 7 months ago
@DrBillBushing
I envy you; I never got to see Phil Ochs live. Thank you for your comment! :-) -- Renee
ReneeFromLA 7 months ago
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@nllleonard - dedicated to my friend I always listen to this for so many years now I thought to share it with you and maybe if I am lucky you have not heard it in a while and picks you up as it always does me - how ever tired I get - I have to get up and continue the fight for what is right and just I won't be able too when I am gone..
Take Care, I am with you even if so far away...Best Wishes....
persevere4 7 months ago
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persevere4 7 months ago
This song hurts so much and so good when you're in a melancholy mood and you think about how he ended.
wareq 8 months ago
His magic evokes powerful feelings (which could scare or threaten some)... but personaly I can't seem to get enough of Phil even after 40 years... wow, it's been that long... yet most people that know of him are unaware he was multi-dimensional (he could play and sing most any type of music superbly) Phil was an incredible, indelible composer/songwriter with wonderful style and a great voice... even Dylan knew Phil had that edge. I believe his music with some PR will make a big time revival.
OMGDeBest 9 months ago
@OMGDeBest
I agree totally! His music will always be relevant! Did you know that there is a new movie about him that will be coming out soon? Its title is: "There But for Fortune." If you do a search for it, you can view some clips from the movie. -- Thank you for your post! :-) -- Renee
ReneeFromLA 9 months ago
Phil was a big influence on me but not being as political as his fans it wasn't all that political as his beautiful voice, melodies, fantastic lyrics & great underrated guitar playing. I just loved that he was doing something important with his life and this song spoke to the Agnostic in me. I just felt that he was so witty and cool and care so much about the less fortunate. I wish I had just known him so that I could have prescribed some anti-depressants for his "less-fortunate" side...
11xzxzxz 9 months ago
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Neil Young and Phil Ochs connection? Yes. Neil wrote - Cinnamon girl - "for a city girl on peeling pavement coming at me thru Phil Ochs eyes playing finger cymbals. It was hard to explain to my wife." Neil Young adds that he considered Ochs and Dylan on the same level. Yes the same level though Phil was taller I say. Today who is doing what Phil Ochs did? Phil come on back.
11xzxzxz 10 months ago
HI Renee... HOW did you learn about Phil Ochs? Phil was a HUGE influence on my life--one of the FIRST American folk singers whose songs I remember becoming aware of & inspired by! I was just a kid--a child of refugee immigrants--but I had a friend whose flower children parents took us to some pretty amazing festivals in NYC! EXCELLENT vid! THANKS--sharing it among many others on my Zeeva International FB Page--today, 35 years ago at the age of 35-Phil Ochs took his life...
ZeevaTV 10 months ago 2
@ZeevaTV
Well, I'm going to date myself here, :-) I first heard Phil Oach on the radio in Los Angeles. His song: "A Small Circle of Friends" had just come out and the DJ's were playing it on a regular basis. I had never heard a song like that before; it was so unique. Basically pointing out how apethetic people were, even when faced with horrible events, set to a kind of silent movie comedy backgroud music. I just knew that this guy wasn't your average, run of the mill, songwriters. :-)
ReneeFromLA 10 months ago
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ZeevaTV 10 months ago
im actually related to him!
xxkaychica 11 months ago
Amazing. Words cant express what I feel when I listen to this. Having lost my sister in a tragedy at a young age I feel like she couldve done so much more but now shes gone.. I guess I'll have to do those things while I'm still here
quixot1c 11 months ago
Possibly the only Youtube video I've seen without a dislike. And with good reason too!
joeevans94 11 months ago
@joeevans94
Thank you for the comment; it IS a lovely song. :-)
ReneeFromLA 11 months ago
@joeevans94 you're pretty much right, except I saw one Leonard Cohen song with over one million views and zero dislikes, but this is still quite impressing.
JoshSigurdsonMusic 11 months ago
my brother Ron was a fan of Phil. check out other vids by him on youtube
alfredpeter1 1 year ago
Love you, Phil, this day and every day. God be with you, my beautiful friend.
amimillie 1 year ago
YES.
verbaud 1 year ago
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persevere4 1 year ago
Yes!
ardziv1 1 year ago
Very nice video to a great Phil Ochs song.
FrankDiCristofano 1 year ago
its cool how this song reminds you that everything one day will be competely over.the good.the bad.everything.dont take things too seriously!
slicknicknirvana 1 year ago
@slicknicknirvana
Actually, I think the point is to take things Damned seriously.
abuemma 1 year ago
Thank you, and Bless you, for posting this song that I need to listen to every day.
smedleylt 1 year ago 2
@smedleylt
You're welcome! :-) --- I know what you mean about listening to it every day...
ReneeFromLA 1 year ago 2
@ReneeFromLA at least Phil did it while he was here-bittersweet-
2patrock 1 year ago
I met Phil in Greenwich village[1974] while I was doing advance work on Ramsey Clarks senate campaign Phil sang a few songs for a rally ,Man how we need his voice today!
captspock1 1 year ago
Nice Video Renee,
And a truly wonderful song....
dottslash 1 year ago
I get more inspiration out of this than I do with Christian music.
bleedblue83 1 year ago 2
@bleedblue83 That's lovely :) Phil Ochs was really all about a universal love
lcooke 1 year ago
greatest folk artist ever.
HolyFerdinand 1 year ago
@HolyFerdinand Must be one of Phils best.. along with another..'There but for fortune'.......
malachy1847 1 year ago
Renee, excellent slide show for a classic PHIL OCHS SONG. thanks
RockncabbySF 1 year ago
spoke with ochs, few times, miss him ! I loved it.PHIL MIGHT HAVE QUESTIONED IT.
Amanda102587 1 year ago
@Amanda102587
I'm a huge fan and very happy to have someone who knew him post here. Thank you! -- Renee :-)
ReneeFromLA 1 year ago
@ReneeFromLA
he died before she was born
kaptenmax 1 year ago
@Amanda102587 I was sooo sad when he died. I felt like he thought there was no more place for him here as the world had moved on....a Minstrel comes for the telling, and gracefully bows out when the tale is done. RIP Phil you sang it proud..now you're playing with a helluva band :D
2patrock 1 year ago
Lame ass pictures. But yea, beautiful song.
PajaBear 2 years ago
Phil Ochs in my favorite folk-singer of all time and my favorite Jewish singer of all time.
So many great songs - his politics were not mine but his passion was. Phil was a beautiful man with an awful ending.
11xzxzxz 2 years ago
So glad you posted this... it should be played more. What a voice...
judibird1956 2 years ago 4
I agree. I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :-)
ReneeFromLA 2 years ago
@judibird1956 He was just great ...... but some people didn't want him alive....
Now he's gone! :-(
nick40nick40 1 year ago
Great Song
davekm43 2 years ago 2
Thank you for uploading this song. Love you forever Phil Ochs!
Portis1Luv 2 years ago 4
Thank you. What a remarkable man, such insight, such talent.
VJ254 2 years ago 2
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ReneeFromLA 2 years ago
OK, I'll try this: I have put it as the first video in my "favorites" section. Just go to my channel if you're interested! :-)
ReneeFromLA 2 years ago
Well, I have tried to post the address 5 times. It won't post. :-(
ReneeFromLA 2 years ago
(restrictions) LOL
ReneeFromLA 2 years ago
First of all, many thanks to "flybreath" for sending me the instructions to bypass the copyright restritions!
ReneeFromLA 2 years ago
My second try to post the address that flybreath gave me. I will do it in two or three messages, maybe this time it will post!
ReneeFromLA 2 years ago
Thank you both for your kind words! :-)
ReneeFromLA 2 years ago
just beautiful !
StoshGalumpke 2 years ago