Yesterday we were all Universal Soldiers. Today this one's not marching any more. Phil Ochs:
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This has always been a very powerful song for me. Tears stream each time I hear it and it motivates me to work harder for peace and justice.
I have played all of Ochs work hundreds of times since the mid-60's. Thank you for posting this (and each of the other powerful messages).
Sad but true: Foxy chickaboos don't stare adoringly at anti-war folk singers anymore.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed it and cringed a little remembering how awfully naive we all were back then.