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
drinking fun smoking
Smoking marijuana is more fun than drinking beer.
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.
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.
protest truest
The truest protest is beauty.
world defeat absurdity
Even though you can't expect to defeat the absurdity of the world, you must make that attempt.
eulogy alive
So good to be alive when the eulogies are read.
way cuba cia
The only way to Cuba is with the CIA.
grieving politics gargoyles
One legged veterans will greet the dawn, and they're whistling marches as they mow the lawn, and the gargoyles on sit and grieve.
two america amphetamines
America is two Mack trucks colliding on a superhighway because all the drivers are on amphetamines.
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.
doe wonder liberalism
Does defending liberalism leave you friendless and perhaps wondering about your breath?
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.