Most of the tracks are long ones at least 4 are 8 mins.....so its an L/P that you will have to sit and listen to !!...no distractions !!
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.
1. Cross My Heart
2. Flower Lady
3. I've Had Her
4. Miranda
5. Outside A Small Circle Of Friends
1. Pleasures Of The Harbour
2. The Crucifixion
3. The Party
3 The Party
I have owned a copy of this magnificent album since it was first released back in 1968. Phil was a somewhat tortured soul and ended up taking his own life in 1976. Coming to the fore during with the emergence of the counterculture in 60s America, he was (in many ways) a unique figure. His whole catalogue is well worth exploring, and for those interested there is a 1990 biography entitled "Phil Ochs: Death of A Rebel" written by Marc Eliot. It may well be out of print, but secondhand copies can be found on eBay and Amazon. A major new work is scheduled for May 2018 publication by Michael Schumacher (no, not that one) with the title "There But For Fortune: The Life of Phil Ochs". On CD, Elektra Records released a good 3CD overview back in 1997 - "Farewells and Fantasies" which is a good introduction, again this is probably out of print, but secondhand copies are around. Thank you for posting this Luigi.
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