That was really Phil's strong point. The big rally. He was a topical singer. He sang a lot of songs about the news of the day. When he performed in that kind of venue, he was at his absolute best.

We got our heads bashed in Chicago; we saw students shot to death at Kent State; we had people stabbed to death at the Rolling Stones' Altamont concert - what …

Phil believed strongly that one could change events, or change people's perception, through a well-crafted song.

I just can't keep up with Phil. And he's getting better and better and better.