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Title: trying to keep the faith
Review: Having heard 'Phil Ochs in Concert' what jumped out at me is the contrastingly darker mood of Phil's verbal intros (set against the aftermath of 'the Chicago experience')and that he might not remember all the words to his songs. His spare guitar contrasts with studio versions with orchestral or rock backings and work to good effect. Appearing at a peace and poetry concert, the interspersed 'non originals' (Highwayman, the Bells) and his 'artier' songs play off against the straight political stuff. Highlight of the concerts are 'The Crucifixion', the intro and performance of 'I ain't a Marching anymore.'
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