Live at Newport
52 min · 13 tracks · folk rock · baroque pop · protest song
Phil Ochs' poignant folk anthems resonate with raw emotion and sharp political commentary in this live performance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- poignant political commentary
- dynamic live performance flow
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- engaging sing-along moments
- reflective storytelling in songs
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer studio polish over rawness
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1964, 'Live at Newport' captures Phil Ochs during a critical period of his career, following his breakthrough debut album 'All the News That's Fit to Sing'. The live recording showcases his evolution as a leading voice in the folk revival and protest music scene, solidifying his reputation for merging entertainment with activism amidst the social upheaval of the 1960s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob Dylan· Leonard Cohen· Tom Paxton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction by Peter Yarrow 0:56
- 2 Ballad of Medger Evers 2:44
- 3 Talking Birmingham Jam 3:21
- 4 Power and the Glory 2:11
- 5 Draft Dodger Rag 2:22
- 6 I Ain't Marching Anymore 2:36
- 7 Links on the Chain 5:05
- 8 Talking Vietnam Blues 3:42
- 9 Cross My Heart 4:43
- 10 Half a Century High 6:37
- 11 Is There Anybody Here? 3:39
- 12 The Party 8:10
- 13 Pleasures of the Harbour 6:25
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