Well this is quite a surprise!
Delighted and Amazed in equal measure that Far Rockaway: The Songs of Phil Ochs by Phil Odgers and John Kettle (Merry Hell) is currently in the US Folk Radio Aiplay Charts at No.5
We are also now in the US Top 30 artists chart. I am flabbergasted!
If you haven’t already got the album have a look on Amazon or on my Bandcamp page – we would love to see it in the Official UK Charts Folk Hit Parade as well – all sales before the end of Tuesday 30th April will count towards this month but PLEASE DOWNLOAD IT so it’s registered …if you buy a CD you can download a copy free. If you purchase the digital version (it’s all the rage) be sure you download it straightaway!
All Swill’s Music Club members get a digital download as part of your subscription… but do be sure to download too!
What a fantastic achievement! It’s incredible to see this album making such an impact on the US Folk Radio Charts. Phil Odgers and John Kettle truly deserve this recognition for their heartfelt work. I’m so excited to see where this momentum takes them next. Are there plans for a tour to celebrate this success?
It’s truly amazing to see such recognition for Far Rockaway: The Songs of Phil Ochs! Phil Odgers and John Kettle clearly poured their hearts into this project, and it’s fantastic that it’s resonating so deeply with listeners. Reaching No. 5 in the US Folk Radio Aiplay Charts and breaking into the Top 30 artists chart is no small feat—what a moment for Merry Hell! I can’t help but wonder, what do you think it is about this album that’s connecting with audiences so strongly? The way the music honors Phil Ochs’ legacy while bringing its own unique energy is truly inspiring. I’d love to hear more about the creative process behind this work—how did you decide which songs to include and how to reinterpret them? This feels like such a meaningful project—congratulations again on the well-deserved success!