As a Gold Star Dad, I understand "How to carry on, when the hardest punch is thrown" - Incredible song.

@isaacj.elliott2137

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for that punch my brother.

I really don't think there is a better singer song writer I've found in the last 15 years. He's a pretty good human being too.

@yerp0561

6 жыл бұрын

completely agree

@alexleblanc884

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed 👍

@michaelmcdurmitt920

2 жыл бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree!

@martin-1965

2 жыл бұрын

Yep man, there's an authenticity in every word and note that shines through and reaches the heart. Stumbled upon Otis as he was talking in a video about his first $250 Les Paul and went from there.

@Caperhere

Жыл бұрын

I can’t listen to this one without tears. How many children? How many families on both sides? And now Ukrainian families and Russian children? How many families are grieving from war after war, burying their children yesterday and today?

My father died from Parkinson's disease five years ago he would have been 82 yesterday shortly before the dementia completely took over about a year before he died we were talking after dinner and he was having a rare lucid moment he looked me straight in the eye and said what's gonna happen to me I didnt know what to say to the man that taught me every damn thing I know I finally looked at him and I said you are going to die just like everyone else but the price you pay for living is dying and you are the most honorable person I ever met you will be missed I told him I wasnt going anywhere he looked at me and nodded I have thought a lot since then about what the proper response to a question like that was and I still dont know

Otis. You are my latest discovery. Only took me 50 years. Grew up watching Townes, Jerry Jeff and Guy Clark in Houston coffee places and later in bars. Incredible music and well told stories about my folky heroes. Keep it up.

miss my dad rite now.

I felt that today 4/10/21 my dad has been gone now 9 years. A truck driving man and a Gypsy soul for 38 years keeping America 🇺🇸 up and running. Thanks for the tune.

This guy is so good at writing I can’t find enough of his music

Otis Gibbs has got to be the real "most interesting man in the world", I recently discovered him on social media the on his podcast "Thanks For Giving a Damn", if you haven't subscribed to his podcast go do it now, it is amazing, he interviews the most amazing people in the music industry!! Thanks Otis, for keeping music alive

@timstreet571

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Otis keep the tunes coming God bless from your friends in Ohio

As a 'nam vet 'n' '65 H. S. Grad, saw two of my classmates on that Wall.

When I got the CD Souvenirs Of A Misspent Youth in 2014, the song that I was already aware of was Ghosts Of Our Fathers. It moved me then, it moves me still to this day when I play the disc and it moves me when I watch this video. I am 65 at the time of this posting, December 2020, and a Canadian not personally affected by war in the 60's and 70's. I get teared up with the images that Otis creates in my thoughts and in my heart with the underlying thread in this song...

I'm sorry to say this is the first time today day I've heard of you and heard you sing and you are great where in the world have I been, and I love the stories you tell about great people in the music you have a new fan thanks

@fivecitydirttracker4776

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed, I have been following his story channel for about three months. Was listen to one of Todd Snider's live shows posted here on Utube, When up Otis popped and title said something like "Todd Snider on mushrooms interview", well could not pass this up. Otis came across as a genuine person so, I subbed. He refers to touring with other musicians so, it was a given he made music. Not till now have I heard anything he's recorded. This was a pretty heavy tune with powerful lyrics. Not surprising considering how he comes across on his story channel. What's got me is "why" is this the first time I'm getting the chance to hear such a talented musician? Another new fan here.

I've always been a sucker for a father song, This is one of the best!

@arthurhurn5741

6 жыл бұрын

check out Debris by the Faces if you don't know it

Otis, you are a talented and down to earth musician god bless you.

The house is bumping to some Otis on this chilly Sunday morning, just can't watch the news anymore

What a perfect heartfelt song.

This has to be one of the finest and most moving songs of 2014! Beautiful craftsmanship ... top job, Otis.

What a great, powerful and emotional song!! And the dog just looks like my fathers dog.....got me almost crying.

There isn't an Otis Gibbs song I don't like but this and "Ain't Nothin Special" can bring me to my knees every time. Bravo sir

this album is Otis' best yet! and you can pre-order it on his website!

Hello Otis! I think your Hoosier National album is fantastic. Keep up the fine work!

Otis, u are one of the last sentries. Guarding the Gate. Holding it together for all of us lost Folkies looking for a toehold. Thank you.🛤️🎼💜

Happy Anniversary Otisand better half. Enjoy your day. Been watching your features for some time now. You are great. Take the day off. I give you my father's last words to me: "All we have is each other and today. Tomorrow, all bets are off. First thing I think of in the morning, and last thing at night. My wife has been tolerating me since 1980. Go have some pie and do whatever she wants to do with a smile on your face.

Otis, I love listening to your interviews & being turned on to other musicians telling stories of The Life but, this takes my admiration to a higher level. Every once in a while a song takes you on a trip that you didn't expect or even ask for, this is one of those rare moments. I thank you

Otis , that song made me call my own dad , who god knows i dont know how he put up with all the foolishnes i went thru , i really luv that song , god bless you otis , utah johnny .

Well, damn. Where have I been. Never heard of Gibbs before. Just listened to this and My Darker Side in the last few minutes. Why haven't I heard of this guy before. Amazing artist. Immediately captivated me and drew me in to both songs/stories. Powerful songs that speak to me. Thank you. I know you who you are now.

damn!!! I am recently just discovering this guy! I'm thoroughly blown away!!!! Mr. otis gibbs, your music and storytelling is an inspiration in general but specifically to a singer/songwriter such as myself just starting to really give it a go! it would be an absolute honor and privilege to hang out with you one day just swapping stories and songs!

Otis that song really touched me. You really hit the old harp strings and I had the old lump in the throat as memories sprang up and spilled out a portrait of the younger me and my own dear old dad. Thank you man; that's real song writing.

Otis I wish you and Amy all the peace and happiness your songs long for.

Wow... I just discovered this great man. Happy it finally happened. ... Tremendous.." Ghosts of my father's", gonna start playing/singing it, can't wait 😺 love your videos! Beautiful kitty!

I know I'm gonna get dragged for this. I've listened to the stories for a while. Today is the first time I've listened to the music. Clearly, I have missed a whole lot. Otis is a hell of an artist!!!

Great show in Indy last weekend and good to see you after so many years! Amy has such a lovely voice - it's awfully gracious of her to let you be the headliner. ; )

So powerful and moving.

Never knew Otis until Tony Polecastro's shout out about him. I love this song.

Great song beautifully written. The newest release is one of those you just keep hitting the repeat. Each song is a home run. Thanks Otis

Love the song! A couple of good looking pets you have

THE REAL DEAL

Man Otis that chopper gives me chills that's the real deal thank you for sharing sir.

Goddamned good song Otis...may you never thirst...thanks for being real. That's what salts a good song.

My my you got so much country in you you are great should be on the charts with all your songs.

love this one bookmarking to play on my lil ole community radio show one of these mondays 96..9 FM KMRD LP Madrid New Mexico....thanks Otis! and i lvoe ur meow miaus!

The more I dig into your stories and music, the more I become a fan! Keep keeping on Otis!

Good video, great song. I've been to the Viet Nam Memorial, eerie place. You can sense the ghosts, I'm their same age, like brothers.

Our favorite, Otis!

Thank you for all you give of yourself so beautifully.

Beautiful, beautiful song Otis! I love your music and your podcast. I hear your voice and it’s like I’m listening to an old friend.

Dear Mr. Gibbs. Hats off to you. I have enjoyed everything you have done on KZread , and was not aware of all your song writing. Great work. So you are a song writer, historian and journalist. I just really enjoy everything on your KZread channel. Carry on sir.

So great

What a song 🎵lots of emotion

❤️❤️❤️ I can’t tell you how much I love that song! Thank you for it… 🙏🏼

That second-part is gorgeous.

Thanks Otis another good Wednesday front porch happy hour story

Wonderful, in every way. Thank you Otis.

Great tune Otis

Memory ............

Great song, like it

Absolutely Cut's to the Bone.

Sure am glad to have found your awesome stuff on here Otis. Really dig your writing, songs and stories! Thankee!

Not to be a creeper, but this makes me want to meet you. What a fantastic song and video!

Thank YOU 💙 I LOVE You Otis 🤗

Hey Otis! "Ghost of our Fathers" is a great song and the first song of yours I ever heard (on South Dakota Public Radio "On Record." I immediately downloaded it. Lately, I've seen alot of your videos. Appreciate your stories, attitude, good-natured down-to-earth wit, and general real coolness. You've live a good life. I'm out here in the sticks now, don't get around much anymore, but hope to see you sometime in Sioux Falls, Minneapolis or K.C where I'l bring some friends! Keep on truckin' and best wishes to ya.

an absolutely great tune. I love it

Really glad I found your music Otis. Speaks to me. I'm 61, trying to play music again.

Just requested off work for the 19th. See you in Nashville!!

Great song , rediscovered you 10 years after seeing you play in Nottingham. Just got tickets for November.

Really love this song Otis. Come back to it frequently. My Best, Dozier

Great song brother...

Thanks for the fine music.

One of your finest accomplishments Otis. I can't listen to this and not get a tear on my eye thinking about my late father!

Splendid!

Excellent song, Otis, but now i cant find the tip jar. Sorry to hear about the tour getting blown out.

Absolutely awesome love your sound and the song, wow Otis, just wow!

Love it!

Beyond brilliant!

My god this just beautiful

I don't mind admitting this song makes me cry. Thanks for it, Otis.

beautiful. 🙏

Way cool! Simply beautiful

I have a feeling that this is a very personal song from Otis. Always the great storyteller.

Beautiful song and video

LOVE IT

Great song!

Another great track, Otis. Thanks for the postcards!

❤ it!

great song Otis

Dam Otis , you just ripped out a piece of my soul son .

Otis you slay me every time!

This song was featured on KXCI 91.3 in Tucson

pure class

I really dig this song Otis. Just bought Souvenirs and love the whole album.

I'm trying to figure out how it could be that I have not known the music of Otis Gibbs before now! How is this possible?

This dude is full of love and righteous thoughts. 👍🏽

Always have to crank up Tiger by the tail...still a huge fan of Chuck and BR549

Very nice !

Damn this is music, stumbled across you from a link I clicked for Joe's BBQ in KC best click ever. Keep up the work amazing, Sharing with my fellow Washingtonians now!

Dam Ottis that’s a straight grain Martin fiddle you got hold of. Sounds great. Good job

Really good.

WhAt a beautiful song. I just discovered you brother but in spreading the word.

Superb. Right in the gut.

Don't know if you look at the comments on these older videos with that was a good tune and you're a good singer to just learn some about you keep up your videos and Keep On Truckin I appreciate your videos Tim Colorado Springs Colorado

Very well done. Easy to listen to.