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“Show me a country where the bombs had to fallShow me the ruins of buildings so tallAnd I'll show you a young landWith many reasons whyThere but for fortune, go you or IYou or I.”

Quote by Phil Ochs

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Phil Ochs was an influential American folk singer and songwriter, born on December 19, 1940, and passed away on April 9, 1976. Known for his profound social and political commentary, he was one of the key figures in American folk music during the 1960s. more

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