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Eric Andersen performs Thirsty Boots at Phil Ochs Memorial

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On May 28, 1976, at the Felt Forum in New York City, a memorial concert was held in honor of Phil Ochs who had committed suicide on April 9, 1976. Eric Andersen performs his classic song Thirsty Boots with great poignancy, it is quite touching. Other performers at the Memorial Concert included Pat Sky, Dave Van Ronk, Melanie, Bob Gibson, Jim Glover, Oscar Brand,Tim Hardin, and Peter Seeger. The concert was five and a half hours long but only 90 minutes was shown on public television in 1977. As I watched and listened to the various performances, I couldn't help but feel a sadness, not only for Phil Ochs, but due to the loving tributes from these performers who truly played their hearts out. The musicians were truly sincere in their respect and admiration for Ochs. What a difference from the superficiality of most tributes for musicians today!

Channel: Music
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: Fulci06

Length: 04:31
Rating: 4.85
Views: 22783

Tags: 1976  Andersen  Boots  concert  Eric  Felt  Forum  memorial  Ochs  Phil  Thirsty  

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sindoniproductions (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
In the video response I submitted, pay particular attention to two men standing behing two Dallas Police Officers ( 1 minute 31 seconds) one of the men is Phil Ochs legendary folk singer who was sent to Dallas as an observer. There is another You Tube video called TEXAS SCHOOL BOOK DEPOSITORY that will support this film. Phil Ochs was later found dead of an apparent hanging suicide. I wonder.....
tribal425 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
man, it's a shame none of his greats are on youtube such as Foolish Like the Flowers, or Wind and Sand.
tribal425 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Dylan himself said Andersen is "a great ballet singer".
hbailen (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Every child ought to be taught this song at the age of seven - it's a wonderful tale - about friendship, struggle and justice - and would get them ready for what's ahesd.
sRyUS76 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
This is a lovely rendition by the composer, but it still strikes me as banal and derivative. It is Dylan lite due to the self-serving alliterative lyrics and heroic pretensions that would not pass were they not presented by the pretty boy.
833P (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Great song, thank you so much for sharing.
ginmillsinger (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
There need to be a revival of Phil Ochs spirit in this Country! He lived outside of himself!R.I.P., Phil Ochs!Great post! 5+Star's!Very best of wishes!GinMillBill
charsalutube (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Fulci, thanks for posting this. I'm gonna post a Phil Ochs song soon. this is great music.
Wheelie55 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
what a wonderful story! Good for you and your son.
duncandenny (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Dont forget Tom Rush.

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