I Ain't Marchin' Anymore!

As a teacher of US History, I get the chance to share our wonderful musical traditions with young people who might otherwise never be exposed to these songs.

As we're currently studying the anti-Vietnam protests of the 60s, I was able to play Phil Ochs' "I Ain't Marchin' Anymore". I've been listening to Phil for years, but it's exciting to expose young people to such powerful music.

Especially this song. It's a miniature US history lesson in 2:35! Everything from Andrew Jackson chasing the Seminoles south to the United Fruit Company's exploitation of Costa Rica.

Often, we only remember Dylan's contribution to the protest era. But, Phil Ochs deserves his just share.