Phil Ochs was jewish which is why he never had a bad word to say about israhell even though he was the 60's greatest protest singer and this topic needed to be addressed, he was another parasite protecting his lost tribe of rats even if he didn't know it, he did it instinctively. The lost tribe, lost to all decency.
"The Doll House" is my favorite Ochs song at the moment but all time it's "She's Nothing" off my favorite album "Pleasures Of The Harbor" an all-time classic.
Phil Ochs is my favorite folk singer and his talent FAR exceeds that of the (mostly) lackluster dylan.
However, one thing that strikes me as fake about Phil (as moron stein has pointed out) is that he was the 60's biggest protest signer (and best one at that) but yet he never had a bad word to say about Israhel and their torture and slaughter of the Palestinian people, which was occuring at the time and was one of the most pressing issues that should have been dealt with, worse then holohoax.
from song in album - 'I dreamed Nixon died of a suntan, there was only Spiro left; at his swearing in he fell on his chin, he assassinated himself. Here's to Nixon and Agnew, they are the stars of the stage and screen, not since Laurel and Hardy have I laughed so hard I scream."
That is a great artist who never followed anyone but his own conscience. Dylan having a prima donna moment doesn't say anything. They were obviously good friends that respected each other. You think of some of the great songwriters of the past 50 years and they all listened to Phil Ochs. Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Joni Mitchell, Gram Parsons, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen etc.
change the settings on this video! i cant listen to this song in the car because you have mobile turned off on this video. i live in kansas city and i have just discovered this artist (im only 26) and i have no way of listening to this song except off my phone. please change the settings.
So what are you doing here, George? Go listen to the Band. Why come here & belittle a man you have no admiration for? This is a place where we DO admire and appreciate him. You're wasting your time and ours.
First of all, anybody who can call Phil Ochs a schlockmeister is just plain deficient. You may prefer Bob Dylan's style, many do, but there is absolutely no denying that Ochs was a first-class talent. Second, @pvelectric, thanks - this song is amazing in the way it spans Dean's whole life in just a few verses. It's really masterful, there is nothing "schlocky" about it. If you can't handle deep emotion, including sorrow, go listen to Katy Perry.
@jerseymaiden Hey friend, I'm 55 years old, and think the song "Rocking Chair", by The Band, should be played alongside any of Mr. Ochs compositions.
Ochs was a fey pretender, the 68 National Convention and subsequent assasinations, jolted him severely, when he realised his posing could get him killed.
He went nutz when he to, ralised he was at best sophomoric, when it came to creativity and performing. Seriously, his is a cringe-worthy moment from the sixties.
@jerseymaiden the way Ochs lyrics seem to transport you right there to Dean's native home. deep empathy indeed. Ochs one of the greatest US folk singers, if not the greatest. it can take a hundred years, or even two hundred, to know about an artists earthly immortality, was the way Charles Bukowski looked at it.
The only folk singer or singer in general who's voice is as beautiful as Phil's, is John Denver. How sad these artistic giants absented us so early in their lives.
Beautiful and haunting and absolutely honest -- like everything he did. When I listen to Phil Ochs I'm somewhere between meteorically uplifted and totally floored. I haven't listened to this for nearly 20 years; my vinyls are in a trunk a thousand miles from here. Hearing this now. I can't put words to it. Thankyou for posting.
I also had my head buried in the sand in the 60's. Two years ago a co-worker in his early 30's introduced me to Phil's songs. Phil Ochs was the songwriter I have been waiting for my entire life. I am almost 60, but given no air time or T.V. exposure, it's amazing so many people did know about him.
Right on Phil. I absolutely love this song. I wish you were still here. I am so sorry I never realized how awesome you were. I just disovered you about 5 years ago and I wish I didn't have my head buried in the sand in the 60's and not have known about you.
All I know is that I, among many others, will probably listen to Phils music until the day I die. He was a fantastic musician and everything he ever did was for a good cause.
@polyhyper He's still being listened to FOURTY YEARS later, I would say yes. Most people aren't listened to 40yrs after they are released, such is only a hanful of artist, and few artist impact increases as time goes on after they die, and such is the case with Phil Ochs. :)
you're most welcome. the best most honest tribute song about Dean, who represented coming attitudes of the majority baby boom generation, playing characters as examples of 50s to 60s ideals, or as a nemesis to these. and by doing only 3 movies and 1 TV show! Dylan and Lennon seemed to carry on some of the ideals, and when martyred or ignored heavy metal was the blow back.
I've always loved this song. I've got it on vinyl too but it's nice to find it here so I don't have to get up and search for the record, put it on and... well, you know!
Phil Ochs was jewish which is why he never had a bad word to say about israhell even though he was the 60's greatest protest singer and this topic needed to be addressed, he was another parasite protecting his lost tribe of rats even if he didn't know it, he did it instinctively. The lost tribe, lost to all decency.
"The Doll House" is my favorite Ochs song at the moment but all time it's "She's Nothing" off my favorite album "Pleasures Of The Harbor" an all-time classic.
VerminExterminator7 1 week ago
Phil Ochs is my favorite folk singer and his talent FAR exceeds that of the (mostly) lackluster dylan.
However, one thing that strikes me as fake about Phil (as moron stein has pointed out) is that he was the 60's biggest protest signer (and best one at that) but yet he never had a bad word to say about Israhel and their torture and slaughter of the Palestinian people, which was occuring at the time and was one of the most pressing issues that should have been dealt with, worse then holohoax.
VerminExterminator7 1 week ago
from song in album - 'I dreamed Nixon died of a suntan, there was only Spiro left; at his swearing in he fell on his chin, he assassinated himself. Here's to Nixon and Agnew, they are the stars of the stage and screen, not since Laurel and Hardy have I laughed so hard I scream."
pvelectric 4 weeks ago
"But I'm not marching anymore!",
because I'm trying to be Elvis now.
Anything, to overstay my welcome.
georgemorenstein 4 weeks ago
@georgemorenstein ha ha ha, yep probably among the reasons he hung himself.
pvelectric 4 weeks ago
That is a great artist who never followed anyone but his own conscience. Dylan having a prima donna moment doesn't say anything. They were obviously good friends that respected each other. You think of some of the great songwriters of the past 50 years and they all listened to Phil Ochs. Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Joni Mitchell, Gram Parsons, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen etc.
MoeFoeChateau 4 weeks ago
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change the settings on this video! i cant listen to this song in the car because you have mobile turned off on this video. i live in kansas city and i have just discovered this artist (im only 26) and i have no way of listening to this song except off my phone. please change the settings.
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Tlk2435asdko43 4 weeks ago
So what are you doing here, George? Go listen to the Band. Why come here & belittle a man you have no admiration for? This is a place where we DO admire and appreciate him. You're wasting your time and ours.
jerseymaiden 1 month ago
First of all, anybody who can call Phil Ochs a schlockmeister is just plain deficient. You may prefer Bob Dylan's style, many do, but there is absolutely no denying that Ochs was a first-class talent. Second, @pvelectric, thanks - this song is amazing in the way it spans Dean's whole life in just a few verses. It's really masterful, there is nothing "schlocky" about it. If you can't handle deep emotion, including sorrow, go listen to Katy Perry.
jerseymaiden 1 month ago 3
@jerseymaiden thank you.
pvelectric 1 month ago
@jerseymaiden Hey friend, I'm 55 years old, and think the song "Rocking Chair", by The Band, should be played alongside any of Mr. Ochs compositions.
Ochs was a fey pretender, the 68 National Convention and subsequent assasinations, jolted him severely, when he realised his posing could get him killed.
He went nutz when he to, ralised he was at best sophomoric, when it came to creativity and performing. Seriously, his is a cringe-worthy moment from the sixties.
georgemorenstein 1 month ago
@georgemorenstein Outta the car, Phil!
georgemorenstein 1 month ago
+1
immedgerto 2 weeks ago
This guy was undoubtedly one of the all time Schlockmeisters.
Kind of like a super-reverse Dylan Doppelganger.
His Bio reads like tragedy, ultra size.
georgemorenstein 1 month ago
@georgemorenstein "schlock·meis·ter (shlkmstr) n. Slang: One who produces or deals in inferior or shoddy goods or material." you're full of shit.
pvelectric 1 month ago
@georgemorenstein George, you are another bitter old dude who doesn't matter. Do us all a favor and crawl back to the sewer.
slash177 4 weeks ago
Heartbreaking. I never knew this song till tonight, it is absolutely beautiful.
jerseymaiden 1 month ago
@jerseymaiden the way Ochs lyrics seem to transport you right there to Dean's native home. deep empathy indeed. Ochs one of the greatest US folk singers, if not the greatest. it can take a hundred years, or even two hundred, to know about an artists earthly immortality, was the way Charles Bukowski looked at it.
pvelectric 1 month ago
Thank you!
1515frank1 2 months ago
The only folk singer or singer in general who's voice is as beautiful as Phil's, is John Denver. How sad these artistic giants absented us so early in their lives.
pvelectric 7 months ago
Beautiful and haunting and absolutely honest -- like everything he did. When I listen to Phil Ochs I'm somewhere between meteorically uplifted and totally floored. I haven't listened to this for nearly 20 years; my vinyls are in a trunk a thousand miles from here. Hearing this now. I can't put words to it. Thankyou for posting.
rubio66 8 months ago
I also had my head buried in the sand in the 60's. Two years ago a co-worker in his early 30's introduced me to Phil's songs. Phil Ochs was the songwriter I have been waiting for my entire life. I am almost 60, but given no air time or T.V. exposure, it's amazing so many people did know about him.
VJ254 9 months ago
Right on Phil. I absolutely love this song. I wish you were still here. I am so sorry I never realized how awesome you were. I just disovered you about 5 years ago and I wish I didn't have my head buried in the sand in the 60's and not have known about you.
LeeMike233 1 year ago
Sheer bloody poetry. Happy birthday JIm. And a big thank you to pvelectric!
ccbarbarian 1 year ago
Greatness stands the test of time. Will Phil be listened to 100 years from now?
polyhyper 1 year ago
@polyhyper
All I know is that I, among many others, will probably listen to Phils music until the day I die. He was a fantastic musician and everything he ever did was for a good cause.
TrollFredrik 3 months ago
@polyhyper He's still being listened to FOURTY YEARS later, I would say yes. Most people aren't listened to 40yrs after they are released, such is only a hanful of artist, and few artist impact increases as time goes on after they die, and such is the case with Phil Ochs. :)
ShawnTPJ 1 month ago
Great song. I have the album too
canadianheadhunter 1 year ago
If there has ever been a greater tribute song to an actor I never heard it.
Happy Birthday Phil (70 today!) I will never forget you.
JollyRamey 1 year ago 4
you're most welcome. the best most honest tribute song about Dean, who represented coming attitudes of the majority baby boom generation, playing characters as examples of 50s to 60s ideals, or as a nemesis to these. and by doing only 3 movies and 1 TV show! Dylan and Lennon seemed to carry on some of the ideals, and when martyred or ignored heavy metal was the blow back.
pvelectric 1 year ago
I've always loved this song. I've got it on vinyl too but it's nice to find it here so I don't have to get up and search for the record, put it on and... well, you know!
Thanks for posting this,
Rolland B. Heiss
rbheiss 1 year ago