Phil Ochs
Phil Ochs
Philip David "Phil" Ochswas an American protest singerand 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...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFolk Singer
Date of Birth19 December 1940
CityEl Paso, TX
CountryUnited States of America
art media sides
I wonder who I left behind on the other side of fame.
girlfriend america leaving
Leaving America is like losing twenty pounds and finding a new girlfriend.
inspirational hero journey
The people who carried the burden, who marked in strange field in search of an answer, and ended their journeys an unwilling hero.
evil jolly
I like Hitler, jolly jolly Hitler.
missing action
God isn't dead--he's just missing in action.
brother dimes relief
I can spare a dime, brother, but in these morally inflationary times, a dime goes a lot farther if it's demanding work rather than adding to the indignity of relief.
thinking order names
Is there anybody here who thinks that following the orders takes away the blame Is there anybody here who wouldn't mind a murder by another name?
lying believe men
The final story, the final chapter of western man, I believe, lies in Los Angeles.
feet people endurance
Some people never get their feet on the ground, They're either sitting in a chair or theyre laying down....
doe wonder liberalism
Does defending liberalism leave you friendless and perhaps wondering about your breath?
art media desire
She's staring down her desires, while they're staring down her dress.
color want able
When they show the destruction of society on color TV, I want to be able to look out over Los Angeles and make sure they get it right.
lying laughing proud
And I won't be laughing at the lies when I'm goneAnd I can't question how or when or why when I'm goneCan't live proud enough to die when I'm goneSo I guess I'll have to do it while I'm here.
heart giving my-heart
I'm gonna give all I've got to giveCross my heart, and I hope to live.