questions for you

1) What do you think draft dodgers rag is about?

2) From a musical point of view, how does the ensemble compliment the lyrics and the vocals?

3) What specific event inspired Phil Ochs to write this song?

4) Do you think that draft dodgers rag is an effective protest song? Do you think it's a protest song at all?

5) Do you think Ochs supports draft dodgers in his song? Or does he make fun of them?

6) What does draft dodgers rag mean to you?

Bio

Phil Ochs was born in El Paso Texas on December 19, 1940. In the early 60s he started passing his hat around at various open mikes around New York City specifically in Greenwich village. by 1964 he was able to release an album. "All the news that's fit to sing" gained him some well deserved popularity. His second album: "I Ain't marching anymore" was released in 1965 and in 1966 he was able to sell out his solo concert at Carnegie hall. 
His songs were political and humorous and acessible to all audiences. He sadly took his own life on April 9 in 1976. he was 35. A video of one of Phil Ochs's most rebellious songs

Rohan-Phil Ochs

The late Phil Ochs influenced many musicians that still perform today, He's written over 100 songs and has been recorded by artists like John Denver and Joan Baez