When it comes to writing protest songs,
Phil Ochs had it down to an art. In his unfortunately abbreviated career, Phil managed to record numerous albums—all of which were rich with
protest songs. Tunes like "
Love Me, I'm a Liberal," "
I Ain't Marchin' Anymore," and "
Is There Anybody Here?" have proven timeless, although Ochs hardly received the approval he arguably should have in his lifetime.
Talking Blues Protest Songs
His lyrics spared no person and no subject, and his talkin' blues tunes ("
Talking Vietnam," "
Talking Cuban Crisis," etc.) are among some of the best in the style. During his lifetime, Ochs was instrumental in forming the Youth International Party (a.k.a. the "Yippies"), and was involved in a presidential campaign for a pig—because ... why not nominate an
actual pig for president?
The War is Over
Indeed, it was often Phil's sense of humor and no-holds-barred whit that set him apart from his contemporaries. While others tended to keep an eye on their reputations, Phil at least came across more concerned with the
War is Over movement than anything else. For this, he's named our Best Ever Protest Singer.
Great Albums by Phil Ochs
All the News That's Fit to Sing | Compare Prices
I Ain't Marchin' Anymore | Compare Prices
There But For Fortune | Compare Prices
