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Forest Lawn by Tom Paxton
Tom Paxton probably had tongue firmly in cheek when he contemplated the grandiose funerals of the rich and famous at Forest Lawn cemeteries in Los Angeles.
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Chords of Fame (new)
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Of all the protest singers who emerged from the Greenwich Village scene of New York City in the early 1960s, few -then or in retrospective - were as genuine or as committed as Phil Ochs. Ochs may have been in the shadow of another Mid Western boy, but his songs stand up to the comparison and many are as relevant today as when he wrote them. While others sought the hit parade, Ochs stayed true t...
Strabane flood, October 1987
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A look back through the SplashPix archives at the flood that innundated Strabane
Strabane: The Bad Old Days
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A retrospective look at a few of the things that made the headlines in Strabane, Co Tyrone, for all the wrong reasons. The period covered is from 1979. The music is by Paul Brady, Strabane's most famous singer/songwriter.
Strabane Faces & Places 1997
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More memories of the past from North Tyrone in 1997. Images by SplashPix, except 'School Around The Corner' pictures (by UTV) and football presentations (by Strabane FC). Music: 'Another Year', sung by Ian Gomm
Faces & Places: Strabane 1994
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Another delve into the SplashPix photo archive. Music, 'Another Year', sung by Ian Gomm
She Sits On The Table
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Few songwriters can match Tom Paxton for the sheer breadth of his topical songwriting - covering everything from US presidents splashing at swimming rabbits to the plight of the Vietnamese boat people. 'She Sits On The Table' relates to one of the great unspoken tragedies of our society - violence within the family home. This version (abridged by SplashPix) features Tom with Anne Hills and the ...
Old Folkie - Harry Chapin's tribute to Pete Seeger
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At the age of 88, Pete Seeger's reputation as singer, songwriter and activist is well documented. The singing conscience of a nation for 60 years - even if that nation didn't want to listen - there are few causes that Seeger did not espouse, or sing about. The late Harry Chapin was, like Seeger, New York born and bred. He was not so much a writer of songs, but of short stories set to music. Lik...
Faces And Places, Strabane, 1999
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Pictures from the SplashPix archive. Music by Tom Paxton
Faces And Places, Strabane, 1991
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Another look at the SplashPix photo archives, this time from 1991, the year in which Strabane got a new bridge. Music, 'Faces And Places' written and sung by Tom Paxton.
Strabane carnival parade June 30 2007
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Colourful parade involving local community groups and professional performers as part of a community carnival day. Promoted by Strabane District Council. Images by SplashPix. Music, "Don't Stop the Carnival" by Alan Price
Faces And Places Strabane 2001
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More pictures of people, personalities and places in Strabane. Co Tyrone in 2001. All pictures by SplashPix. Music: 'Faces And Places' by Tom Paxton.
Faces And Places Strabane 1996
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A look down memory lane at people and personalities in Strabane, Co Tyrone, 1996. All pictures by SplashPix
Faces & Places Sion Mills 1996
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A pictorial look at events in Sion Mills, Co Tyrone in 1996 - including a Royal visit. All images by SplashPix. Music written and sung by Tom Paxton
The Honor Of Your Company
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A retrospective look at some of the recordings of Tom Paxton, one of America's best and most enduring folksingers. Also includes never before published pictures of some of his many visits to Ireland. Original photographs exclusive to SplashPix
It's fascinating to look back at these old memories of Strabane.
Phil Ochs was so talented and every song truly had a meaningful message. I aspire to be half as inspiring as he is. RIP
My grandparents were born in Strabane,their names were Patrick McGinley & Elizabeth McGinley nee Hone from Townsend st 🍀
It's fascinating to look back at these old memories of Strabane it's hard to believe that was in 1987 time passes by incredibly fast.
This almost has a bluegrass sound.
Hung himself in my classmates household in FAR ROCKAWAY NY
His sisters house
Wonderful! Thank you for the excellent depiction of some of the songs that go with that wonderful video!
Who the hell is that singing that harmony? It's magic, totally makes the song...
Harmony was by a country/rockabilly singer from Spokane, Washington, called Bobby Wayne. Wayne was one of those singers time has forgotten. Indeed, with better promotion from record companies he might be a bigger name today. The track was from an LP called "Phil Ochs: Greatest Hits". Greatest hits it was not, it was a rather cheeky 10-song disc that I suppose could be called folk rock. Wayne also sang harmony on "Gas Station Women". The whole lot was produced by Van Dyke Parks and is totally unlike a lot of the contemporary/protest songs that Phil was noted for.
@@SplashPix Thanks for that answer! I only regret that TH-cam thinks I lost a hand in a sawmill accident or something, and have only one thumbs-up to give you.
Right, his voice has a trad country/ George Jones feel
I wouldn't have known this song if Holy Sons didn't cover it. Great song. Great lyrics
Beautiful videos🙏🏼
Lovely song👍🏼🙏🏼
You make it sound as though Tom is the writer/creator of this song. Maybe you could do a quick search on John Denver??
John Denver did cover several Paxton songs, and also opened concerts for him. From secondhandsongs.com ---- The song Forest Lawn was written by Tom Paxton and was first released by Tom Paxton in 1970. It was covered by Tim Grimm and John Denver.
@@SplashPix Hmm....yup. Maybe I should actually drink some coffee before making posts first thing in the mornin'. *lol* My apologies. :-)
Paxton wrote it. Denver covered it and as he did with other songs, changed a line or two and added himself as a co-author.
The best thing is the 1970 release date. I heard him sing Forest Lawn twice in 1969, once at the Isle of Wight Festival, which is available to be heard today.
Very amazing song. This guy had it big time with words and music. The theme song of all artistes with country backing
Totally. There is a book of his non-song writings coming out next month also which should be quite the thing -- even if he didn't think so at the time. smile.amazon.com/Im-Gonna-Say-Now-Writings/dp/1493051474/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1U1D07043S3LC&dchild=1&keywords=phil+ochs+i%27m+gonna+say+it+now&qid=1595095744&sprefix=phil+ochs+%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-1
Phil é incrível!!👏👏👏👏👏
Super song
I found him by the stage last night D A He was breathing his last breath E A bottle of gin and a cigarette D A Was all that he had left "I can see you make the music D E 'Cause you carry your guitar A God help the troubadour F#m G Who tries to be a star" G# A G A So play the chords of love, my friend G A Play the chords of pain D A If you want to keep your song, E A G A Don't, don't, don't, don't play the chords of fame I seen my share of hustlers As they try to take the world When they find their melody They're surrounded by the girls But it all fades so quickly Like a sunny summer day Reporters ask you questions They write down what you say They'll rob you of your innocence They will put you up for sale The more that you will find success The more that you will fail I been around, I've had my share And I really can't complain But I wonder who I left behind The other side of fame
A Great performer
Sounds like Buck Owens on harmony.
Don Rich played lead guitar on this recording and produce the song
Is that the fir trees. Is that when they where serving British soldiers food out the back doors?
Surprised Gram Parsons never covered this..it is reminiscent
Good ear, I can hear it. I hear a little George Jones boogey in here too. Phil Ochs, though... mostly I hear Phil Ochs in this song :-D
The Flying Burrito Brothers.
first time I heard this song was today. quite a surprise. He was in a class by himself..
Thank for the notes, I wish he didn't check out that soon! He may have been set sup by the FBI who tried to ruin the careers of many protest singer at the tie who were just speaking the truth too loudly.
that song is making me cry - lovely memories coming back X
Sad when you see some of the older folk you just know aren't around anymore 😢🙏🏼
lived in Strabane 1962-66, from the ages of 3-7
Always loved his songs and his voice. Another one gone far too soon.
Phil has been back in the news a bit lately. And Lady Gaga covered him at a concert last summer! www.ralphehanson.com/2017/01/24/real-radicals-part-i-lady-gaga-phil-ochs/
a.l.r.a./hole!/a.town.full.off.morons!
About Bob Dylan?
Andy Moss Partly. And an observation on some of the other artists he liked. He was a big Elvis fan, too, but we all know that everything changed when E.P. switched to RCA and played the chords of fame. Still, Ochs remained a fan. He was always sincere - even his satire was sincere,, and just told younger artists the truth.
Still true............peace and love friends
Sweet and haunting! Thank You!
Who is that singing harmony with him?
ChrisDutch Don Rich of the Buckaroos. Yes, those Buckaroos.
GayleMI Thanks.
I still miss him. I wish I knew a way to share hie words; they are as pertinent now as they were so long ago.
A good melody. Autobiographical. Chords of Fame could be the vocal cords that were injured when Phil was mugged? I like this song.
I didn't hear it myself, but a friend informs me that this song was played the other night on Mary Cliff's folk music show on PBS radio, in remembrance of Pete Seeger, just passed. It sounds for all the world like it was written for that very purpose, even though it was years before Pete's passing; but it was probably meant, at the time, for Woody, and all the lights in that great sky, as well as those here who would, and will, one day join them, including Pete. Couple of Tom's songs were among the first I learned when I was taking up guitar in college in the 60's. In music, simplicity is the soul of greatness, beauty, and endurance (I once heard this said of Beethoven), and his songs are some of the greatest, most beautiful, and most enduring.
My two most favorite singers of all time are now together in the great stage in the sky - sigh....
The world lost a remarkable man yesterday! I was fortunate to meet with Pete and interview him about his relationship with Harry Chapin. I still have his biography with a remarkable inscription, expressed as only Pete could have expressed it!
Harry called Pete Seeger "one of my three heroes." Both of them have been heroes to me. Thanks for living lives and making music that really did make a difference. There will be one fantastic concert in Heaven tonight!
Pete has left us now. Rest in peace Pete, tell Harry hello!
had the absolute joy of seeing Pete at massey hall in Toronto in the early 80's. Unfortunately, never got to see Harry live. Still one of my favorite singers of all time
Wow, somehow I never came across that info before, thanks!
Dangerous Don Rich, who sang with Buck Owens,
Happy 94th birthday, Pete!
Rock On, Phil!
...or the Obama presidency...
Great song about a great man from a great storyteller. We miss you, Harry.
they are all singing about crass topics like getting laid and getting paid.
Nice playlist
What is the Name of this Song
Yes he is! Great cricketer and now one of the best indoor bowlers about. I have a lot of time for P. T. Patton. 'Willie the Legend' was a great character. You never called him Glaxo to his face - at least not twice!
My Uncle is in this video 0.28 (Terence Patton)
Bob Dylan once called Phil a "journalist" OK Phil is a journalist to Bob's Bozo!
You can be both a journalist and a musician, Phil proved that