Phil Ochs
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: United States
- Born: December 19, 1940 in El Paso, Texas, United States
- Died: April 9, 1976 in Far Rockaway, New York, United States
Biography
Philip David Ochs (pronounced /ˈoʊks/) (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 haunting voice. He wrote hundreds of songs in the 1960s and released eight albums in his lifetime. Ochs performed at many political events, including anti-Vietnam War and civil rights rallies
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Phil Ochs Discography
- All the News That's Fit to Sing (1964) - Album - rated 3.93/5
- I Ain't Marching Anymore (1965) - Album - rated 3.97/5
- Phil Ochs in Concert (1966) - Album - rated 3.81/5
- Pleasures of the Harbor (1967) - Album - rated 4/5
- Tape From California (1968) - Album - rated 3.75/5
- Rehearsals for Retirement (1969) - Album - rated 3.98/5
- Greatest Hits (1970) - Album - rated 3.96/5
- The Early Years (2000) - Compilation - rated 3.72/5