Phil Ochs

United States
December 19, 1940 – April 9, 1976

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Philip David Ochs (December 19, 1940 – April 9, 1976) was an American protest singer (or, as he preferred, a topical singer) and songwriter who was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, earnest humanism, political activism, insightful and alliterative lyrics, and distinctive voice. He wrote hundreds of songs in the 1960s and 1970s and released eight albums.

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In de afgelopen14 dagen:

52 nummers
40 zenders
10 landen

Phil Ochs top liedjes

1	I Ain't Marching Anymore
2	When I'm Gone
3	Power and the Glory
4	Outside A Small Circle Of Friends
5	There But for Fortune
6	What Are You Fighting For
7	There but for Fortune
8	I Ain't Marching Anymore
9	Tape from California
10	No More Songs
11	Draft Dodger Rag
12	Changes
13	Ballad of William Worthy
14	Too Many Martyrs
15	A Toast to Those Who Are Gone
16	The Bells
17	Flower Lady
18	/
19	White Boots Marching In a Yellow Land
20	Bound for Glory
21	Celia
22	Freedom Riders (1962)
23	Rehearsals For Retirement
24	I'm Tired
25	Cops of the World

Citaten van Phil Ochs

There is an urgent need for Americans to look deeply into themselves and their actions, and musical poetry is perhaps the most effective mirror available. Every newspaper headline is a potential song.