Review of Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (2011) by Marc N — 10 Jan 2012

It is amazing to me that Phil's story is known by so few. This is a tough tale to stomach but so compelling. Watch it folks--even better, find some of Phil's songs, listen and learn, then pass them on.

This review of Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (2011) was written by Marc N on 10 Jan 2012.

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

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By Emily S. Mendel (53) for culturevulture.net (793) on 19 Mar 2011

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By Peter Rainer (2,575) for Christian Science Monitor (3,788) on 07 Jan 2011

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