1963 Demo Sessions captures Phil Ochs at a pivotal moment in his career, offering a rare glimpse into the early work of the iconic folk singer. Recorded in Fort Lauderdale, these stripped-down demos showcase Ochs’ powerful storytelling and the raw emotion that would define his influential songwriting.
This session includes mostly previously unreleased songs such as "The Ballad of Alfred Packer," "I'll Be There," "New Town," and "Time Was," along with an early version of "Power and the Glory" featuring an extra verse. Between tracks, Ochs shares insights about his music, even discussing the chords he uses, making this album a must-hear document for fans of folk and protest music.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Mr. Suit Records
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 2014
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TRACKS
A1. The A.M.A. Song
A2. The Ballad Of Davey Moore
A3. On My Way
A4. Morning
A5. The Ballad Of U.S. Steel
A6. Once I Lived The Life Of A Commissar
B1. Lou Marsh
B2. New Town
B3. Hazard, Kentucky
B4. Time Was
B5. I'll Be There
B6. Paul Crump
C1. The Ballad Of William Worthy
C2. The Power And The Glory
C3. The Ballad Of Oxford, Mississippi
C4. Talking Cuban Crisis
C5. How Long
C6. Never Again
D1. Don't Try Again
D2. First Snow
D3. Bobby Dylan Record
D4. The Ballad Of Rubén Jaramillo
D5. The Ballad Of Alfred Packer
D6. Talking Airplane Disaster
D7. Spanish Lament
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