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
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.
reality umpires sea
Step outside the guidelines of the official umpires and make your own rules and your own reality.
regret men land
Comfort his family with a telegram, we regret to inform you we lost a man, but we gave him the highest medal of the land.
mother games lines
Mother Goose is on the loose, stealing lines from Lenny Bruce.
fire car people
Well I've seen travel in many waysI've traveled in cars and old subwaysBut in Birmingham some people choseTo fly down the street from a fire hose.Doin' some hard travelin'...from hydrants of plenty.
eulogy alive
So good to be alive when the eulogies are read.
inspirational victory can-do
You can do right or you can do what you are told. And the prize of the victory will belong to the bold.