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
two america amphetamines
America is two Mack trucks colliding on a superhighway because all the drivers are on amphetamines.
love lying hate
Beneath the greatest love lies a hurricane of hate.
song mirrors musical
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.
success stars trying
God help the troubadour who tries to be a star. The more that you try to find success, the more that you will fail.
way cuba cia
The only way to Cuba is with the CIA.
song mistake bullshit
A protest song is a song that's so specific that you cannot mistake it for bullshit
voice politics drag
Maybe we should raise our voices, ask somebody why. But demonstrations are a drag, besides we're much too high.
forgiveness evil done
Evil is done in hopes that evil surrenders, but the deeds of the devil are burned too deep in the embers, and world of hunger in vengeance will always remember.
responsibility america mad
The fortunes of the entire world may well ride on the ability of young Americans to face the responsibilities of an old America gone mad.
war fall young
It's always the old to lead us to the war. It's always the young to fall.
political-opinions community degrees
In every political community there are varying shades of political opinion. One of the shadiest of these is the liberals. An outspoken group on many subjects. Ten degrees to the left of center in good times. Ten degrees to the right of center if it affects them personally. Here, then, is a lesson in safe logic.
song peace people
One good song with a message can bring a point more deeply to more people than a thousand rallies.
lying redneck america
And if there's any hope for America, it lies in a revolution, and if there's any hope for a revolution in America, it lies in getting Elvis Presley to become Che Guevara.
ugly protest
In such ugly times, the only true protest is beauty.