Review of Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (2011) by Courtney S — 10 Mar 2011

Wonderful tribute to a man of his times, a man of talent, absolutely shaped by the movements of the 1960s. A great time for people to get to know his music. I highly recommend (great soundtrack! ;).

This review of Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (2011) was written by Courtney S on 10 Mar 2011.

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

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