The distress in Phil Ochs life is well illustrated in the Carnegie Hall Concert, and Greatest Hits albums, and perhaps Rehearsals for Retirement. Little has been said about his recording made in Africa using native musicians which predates by a decade the similar and greatly successful work by Paul Simon. The 2 tracks were issued on a 45rpm single only in Africa, but later were included in the 2-CD UK anthology AMERICAN TROUBADOUR. Phil's first recording, though uncredited, is an album of children's CAMP FAVORITES. artist credit as THE CAMPERS. Cheers, Thomas.
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