The Early Years

by Phil Ochs

The Early Years cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 20 June 2000
  • Label: Vanguard
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:13:56
  • Community rating: 3.72/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A collection of Phil Ochs's earliest recordings, gathering his 1964 studio work with his performances at the Newport Folk Festival of 1963, 1964 and 1966. 'The Early Years' documents the topical songwriter's emergence.

Genres

Descriptors: political, storytelling, acoustic, male-vocals, live

Tracklist

  1. William Moore (3:08)
  2. What Are You Fighting For (2:47)
  3. There But For Fortune (2:12)
  4. Paul Crump (3:19)
  5. Talking Airplane Disaster (3:47)
  6. How Long (3:09)
  7. Davey Moore (3:03)
  8. Introduction (0:56)
  9. Ballad Of Medgar Evers (2:44)
  10. Talking Birmingham Jam (3:21)
  11. Power & The Glory (2:11)
  12. Draft Dodger Rag (2:22)
  13. I Ain't Marching Anymore (2:36)
  14. Links On The Chain (5:05)
  15. Talking Vietnam Blues (3:42)
  16. Cross My Heart (4:43)
  17. Half A Century High (6:37)
  18. Is There Anybody Here (3:53)
  19. The Party (7:56)
  20. Pleasures Of The Harbor (6:25)

Credits

  • Georgette Cartwright - creative director [creative services]
  • Tom Vickers - compilation producer
  • Barry Ridge Graphic Design - design [package]
  • Drew Cartwright - design [package]
  • Jeff Zaraya - engineer [compilation]
  • Billy Altman - liner notes
  • Michael Dobo - photography by [back cover]
  • Alice Ochs - photography by [cover]

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