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01. "In the Heat of the Summer" 02. "That's What I Want To Hear" 03. "The Men Behind the Guns" 04. "Days of Decision" 05. "Here's To the State of Mississippi" 06. "Sailors and Soldiers (previously unreleased)" 07. "City Boy" 08. "I'm Tired" 09. "I Wish I Could Have Been Along (previously unreleased)" 10. "I'm Gonna Say It Now" 11. "Canons of Christianity" 12. "Song of Soldier" 13. "Colored Town" 14. "The Confession" 15. "Love Me, I'm A Liberal (previously unreleased)" 16. "Take It Out Of My Youth" 17. "Bracero" 18. "War Is Over: 20 November, 1967 (previously unreleased)" 19. "All Quiet On the Western Front (previously unreleased)" 20. "No More Songs (rehearsal, previously unreleased)"
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Description: | Phil Ochs is known primarily as a songwriter but his talents extend far beyond that to short stories,
poetry and satire. The songs poured out of Phil so quickly that not all were able to find their place on his
albums, with some of those songs only emerging decades later. The Warner/Chappell demos which
make up the main portion of this represent a time period spanning his last albums for Elektra - .. AND UNRELEASED RECORDINGSPhil Ochs is known primarily as a songwriter but his talents extend far beyond that - to short stories, poetry and satire. More than a torrent, less than a flood, the songs poured out of Phil so quickly that not all were able to find their place on his albums with some of those songs only emerging decades later. - The Warner/Chappell demos which make up the main portion of this represent a time period spanning Ochs' last two albums for Elektra when Phil was finding his full strength as a songwriter and moving to include the lyrical in his repertoire, alongside the topical and satirical."The Best Of The Rest: Rare And Unreleased Recordings" is a captivating CD compilation by the legendary American folk singer-songwriter Phil Ochs, released by Landslide Records. This collection brings together rare and previously unreleased tracks that showcase Ochs' profound lyrical ability and his unwavering commitment to social justice through music. Known for his sharp wit and poignant commentary on political issues of the 1960s and 1970s, Phil Ochs remains an influential figure in protest music. His most celebrated works include albums like "I Ain't Marching Anymore" and "Pleasures of the Harbor," which have inspired generations of activists and musicians alike. Landslide Records, renowned for their dedication to preserving significant musical legacies, has meticulously curated this release to honor Ochs? enduring impact on folk music history. |
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20 |
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Manufacturer No.: |
0525040 |
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