Chords Of Fame was a 2-LP compilation of folksinger
Phil Ochs' career, compiled by his brother shortly after Ochs' death in 1976. Released on
A&M Records, it compiled tracks Ochs had recorded for both that label and
Elektra Records. The compilation included several rarities:
The three singles had not been available previously on any album.
As with many compilations, favoritism abounds on the album. Seven tracks from Ochs'
third album and four from his
first appear, while only one song each is included from his
second and
fifth albums. No tracks from Ochs'
seventh album are included, and his remaining albums are represented by two or three songs apiece. With the exception of the 1997
box set, never again would Elektra material be released on A&M, or vice versa.
Track listing
All songs by Phil Ochs unless otherwise noted.
- "I Ain't Marching Anymore" – 2:47
- "One More Parade" (P. Ochs, B. Gibson) – 3:00
- "Draft Dodger Rag" – 2:07
- "Here's to......
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