Review of Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (2011) by Jenna I — 21 Sep 2013

Phil Ochs is amazing and so so overlooked. Everybody watch this and bow down to his fantastic talent and wit.

This review of Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (2011) was written by Jenna I on 21 Sep 2013.

Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune has generally received very positive reviews.

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