Phil Ochs

is a day worth living and life is worth it. Phil Ochs (1940-1976) Phil Ochs’ journalism background is what makes his songs so unique for this era. It is interesting to think that the criticism and negativity within the lyrics was played as entertainment. In his songs, he criticizes the war in Vietnam and the American culture, but also voices the concerns of the younger generation. Through his “journalistic” style lyrics and simple instrumentals, the thoughts and discontentment of Ochs are clearly shown. In regards to the Vietnam War, Ochs is not in favor of sending troops over to fight. In his song “The War is Over”, he says that serving in the war is helping “serve your country in her suicide”. Because of the guerilla warfare fighting tactics of the Vietnamese, the war is one that can’t be won, and it will lead to a large amount of American fatalities. In this song, he also states that it would be better to commit treason than to fight in Vietnam. Another important comment he makes in regards to the war is that “It’s always the old to lead us to the war; It’s always the young to fall” (lyrics from “I Ain’t Marchin’ Anymore”). The government officials and military leaders that decide the war routes and fighting tactics have nothing invested in their decisions because they are not the ones that go to war. They are comfortable in their big mansions, eating their nice food, deciding how the troops are going to fight. Ochs also criticizes the American culture in his…

has been used to protest events going on in the world. One of the most notable events that musicians had protested through music is the United States involvement in the Vietnam War. Phil Ochs was one of many protest singers of the era, his song “Draft Dodger Rag” protested the draft that occurred during the war. In 1965, the United States started to send soldiers to fight in the Vietnam War. To make the army larger, the U.S. used what is called the draft. This required young men born in range of…

"Oh! How they pound, Raising the sound, O'er hill and dale, Telling their tale. Gaily they ring while people sing songs of good cheer, Christmas is here." Carol Of the Bells was the best song sung at the recent West Point junior high concert because they had good diction, they sang all of the correct notes, and they kept their eyes on the conductor. First of all, Carol of the Bells was sung by West Point Junior Highs Madrigals. When they sung it, they had very good diction. You could hear…

Dick Clark had always been interested in music. At the age of 13 he dreamed of being a DJ. Clark worked at his uncle's radio station (larkin,comp, 2002). Dick Clark inherited the skill of show business from his uncle. Dick Clark's dream of becoming a DJ became true after he was invited to American Bandstand as a substitute where he later stayed as host(larkin,comp, 2002). Dick Clark was invited to the show that changed his life. Dick Clark was invited to American Bandstand as a substitute were…

moved in with her father after her pregnancy miscarriage. Her father was a strict man and had Oprah under tight rules, these rules helped shape her into the woman she is today.Freshly graduated from high school Oprah accepted a part time job as a radio show host in Nashville. Entering her second year of college at Tennessee state, Oprah decided to dropout and accept a job as an anchor for WTVF-TV in Nashville. She was the first ever African American to hold that position as a woman. Oprah had a…

Coaching is a very common thing that lots of people want to do. The occupation is mainly built around experience the more experience an individual has the more opportunity an individual will have. The three main levels of basketball coaching are high school, college and NBA these three levels are similar but have some differences. I will go into details about each of these levels and give general information of them. The high school/middle school level of coaching is the first step of…

The Impact of Phil Spector in Music Industry. In 1951, a young boy moved from the thriving musical city of New York to Los Angeles after his father died. Having a perfect musical training background gave him an opportunity to become a member of the Teddy Bears. This young boy wrote "To Know Him is To Love Him" when he was a teenager. His song reached the No.1 hit song on the Billboard chart in 1958 (O'Hare 48). His name is Phil Spector, a talented producer, songwriter, and musician. In later…

It’s a rainy cold New England day in the beginning of March. Common in New England the weather is unpredictable and often a logistical consideration for the Co- Operative I was interviewing today. Rain snow, or ice Pedal People an eighteen person Cooperative based out of Northampton Ma collects and transfers trash to local facilities. Today I sat down with fellow Pedal People staff Clarissa Lyon to talk about the mission statement and goal Pedal People operates under. The topic was operations…

The issue of cyberbullying has been a prevalent topic that has been at the forefront of many discussions since the birth of the internet. Multiple media sources have covered it and attempted to help troubled parents protect their children’s online experience. “It’s Time to Stop the Cyberbullying Epidemic” by Dr. Phil McGraw and “Confronting Cyberbullying” by Peter Levy are some examples. In his article for The Huffington Post, Dr. Phil attempts to empathize with parents in order to convey his…

Good morning Mr. Speaker, Prime Minster Turnbull, the Honorable leader of the Opposition, Mr. Bill Shorten, Honorable Members of the House, esteemed quests, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Harrison Potter and I rise to address the house this morning to propose Zach Bryers as my candidate for the 2018 Australian of the Year Award. Zach Bryers was born in The Australian Capital Territory in 1979 and has lead the Australian effort to help guide young Australians with any troubling experiences.…