Name: Best of the Rest: Rare and Unreleased Recordings
Brand: Phil Ochs

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LIB5130

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-04-22

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0 89353513023

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Black LPx2

Artist

Phil Ochs

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Folk

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Liberation Hall

Liberation Hall is an American record label that specializes in studio recordings and live performances from heritage artists. With a focus on genres such as rock, blues, folk, punk, ska, new wave, comedy and more, Liberation Hall offers a diverse range of music for all tastes. Whether you're a fan of classic rock or looking to discover something new and exciting, our label has something for everyone. Explore our catalog and immerse yourself in the rich history of these iconic musical genres.

American folk singer/songwriter, Phil Ochs, was born on December 19, 1940 in El Paso, Texas. He became a prominent figure in the music scene during the 60s and 70s. Known for his poignant lyrics and powerful voice, Ochs captivated audiences with his songs that often addressed social and political issues of the time.

Tragically, on April 9th, 1976, Ochs took his own life by hanging himself at his sister's home in Far Rockaway, NY. His untimely death marked the end of a brilliant career that left an indelible mark on American folk music.

Ochs' musical style and lyrical prowess have influenced many artists throughout the years. Some notable performers who share similar artistic sensibilities include *Tom Paxton*, *Pete Seeger*, *Utah Phillips*, *Woody Guthrie*, *Buffy Sainte-Marie*, *Dave Van Ronk*, *Cisco Houston*, *Eric Andersen*, *Arlo Guthrie*, *Tom Rush*, *Peggy Seeger*, *David Rovics*, *The Almanac Singers*, *The Weavers*, *Mimi And Richard Farina* ,*Paul Robeson* ,*Tim Hardin* ,*Odetta* ,*Judy Collins,* and the legendary group, The Kingston Trio.

Record Store Day is an annual event inaugurated in 2007 to "celebrate the culture of the independently owned record store". Held on one Saturday every April and every Black Friday in November, the day brings together fans, artists, and thousands of independent record stores around the world.

Record Store Day 2023

Phil Ochs revives rare major label demo recordings, which make their vinyl debut for this Record Store Day 2023 release. More than a torrent, less than a food, the songs of Phil’s early fledgling career poured out of him so quickly that not all were able to find their place on his albums, with some only emerging decades later. Demos submitted to Warner/ Chappell before Ochs’ rise to fame dominate this LP’s track listing. While he is known primarily as a songwriter, his talents extend to the creation of short stories, poetry and satire. This collection therefore, fascinatingly, depicts the evolution of Phil’s musical output to fuse the lyrical, the topical and the satirical. The set therefore reflects Ochs finding his unique lyrical tone, representing a time period spanning his last two albums for Elektra. Released on CD in April 2020, this 20-song set makes its vinyl debut on 2 LPs. 

Tracks: In The Heat of Summer / That's What I Want To Hear / The Men Behind the Guns / Days of Decision / Here's to the State of Mississippi / Sailors and Soliders / City Boy / I'm Tired / I Wish I Could Have Been Along / I'm Gonna Say it Now / Canons of Christianity / Song of Soldier / Colored Town / The Confession / Love Me, I'm A Liberal / Take it Out of My Youth / Bracero / War is Over: 20 November 1967 / All Quiet on the Western Front / No More Songs

Best of the Rest: Rare and Unreleased Recordings

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