What's your favorite Guy Clark song? I'm a sucker for the rip your heart out stuff like Randall Knife, Let Him Roll, Desperados Waiting For a Train, but there's no shortage of great stuff. What's your favorite?
Old Friends. My wife's dad sang it at her uncle's wake. They met when they were 8 and stayed best friends for 67 years. They always joked that they married sisters (her mom and aunt) so they could hang out together til they were old and grey. Also L.A Freeway, as a farm kid stuck living in the city for a years that one hit home. Now I'm back out in the country with my very own Susanna. Cheers.
Have always had a soft spot for, The Cape. Specifically this rendition: ua-cam.com/video/TaLwyf8QVp8/v-deo.html = Bluebird ... live styles Great song outta many. ....... - Thanks as always Mr. Gibbs. Another fantastic tape cut
"... passing of Guy Clark, powerful stuff." Hearing Shawn say that like a gentle sermon by one who knew him just kinda blew me away. Too many great songs to pick a favorite but remember hearing the first one. Early seventies and late at night getting high with a friend. A musician with many albums. Desperados Waiting For A Train, not Guy but Rita Coolidge. In my hazy state, or because of it, I take notice: who the hell writes like this? The liner notes credit Guy Clark. Next day bought Guy's first album and every one thereafter as he released them. Saw him once in concert, him and Townes, at the time took it for granted but not now. Great hearing Shawn reminisce and in his telling you could hear a pin drop. It kept me up in a good way and now wakes me up.
Guy was in Portland, ME, for a show with Joe Ely, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt in the 2,000-seat Merrill Auditorium (a fantastic venue). The format was sort of like the old VH1 “Storytellers” series, in which each of the four took turns talking about and then performing a song while the others watched, played along a little - that kind of thing. After Guy finished one song, he fired up a cigarette on stage. Some guy in the balcony yelled “NO SMOKING”, and it echoed clearly through the hall. It didn’t seem to go over very well with Guy … at all. He got up off his stool - they were all sitting on high stools to perform - and started pacing around behind it. I had the sense that he was going to leave. The others guys seemed to sense the same thing, because in succession, they all started telling Guy Clark stories and talking about how great a songwriter he was. Ely was first up, and told the story about “Indian Cowboy” and how Guy recorded it first. John Hiatt followed, and I don’t remember what he played but somehow he tied it into a tribute to the greatness of Guy Clark. Lyle followed with the same kind of thing, really sucking up to Guy. It really seemed to me like they were all desperately trying to salvage the show - or the Guy Clark portion of the show, anyway. Guy didn’t leave. When it got back around to him, he performed, and the show went on without incident. It came time for the encores. Guy was first up in the rotation, and the crowd went crazy before his song. (I had the sense that Lovett and Hiatt were the big draws, but that plenty in the crowd knew Ely and Clark, too.) It was a very warm appreciation for Guy. “Thanks,” Guy said after the applause died down. “Y’all been real nice. [… fecund pause … ] Well, most of you anyway.” (That got a great response, and when the laughter and cheers died died down, I broke character and called out in my lowest ‘almost-yell’ voice, “Dublin Blues”. Don’t know whether he heard me - although the acoustics are such in Merrill that it is possible - but that’s what he played.)
I have a special place for "I don't love you much". One night on Letterman, Dave introduced Emmy Lou and Guy Clark, who I did not know at the time. Hearing the song I thought, "now that's what a duet should sound like". My taste in music changed at that moment, and it's thanks to Guy's songwriting.
What a beautiful send-off. Guy Clark was one of a kind, and it's nice to know the people that loved him were there for him in the end. You really can't ask for any more than that.
Randall Knife is my favorite Guy Clark song. There are so many that I like, the man was a real storyteller. I always wanted to see Guy Clark play, just never got the chance to see him. A hell of a singer and a hell of a guitar picker.
Reminds me how fragile we all are. My son and I got up to NY to see my guitar teacher, mentor and dear friend before he passed away. He and my son played some songs together and that video means so much to me. Thanks for these interviews, awesome. Got to sit with Shawns parents at Station Inn while he was on stage, real nice folks.
Oh, man, this one really got to me. Guy was always such an “alive” person, and hearing these stories of his last days are heartbreaking. They shouldn’t be - we’re all going there eventually - but when you’ve had a man open his heart in the lyrics he writes like Guy did, you just feel like he’s bigger than that. I mean, how can this giant possibly be brought down, ever? Anyway, thank you, Otis, for preserving these memories. That story about them sitting on his bed singing “Desperados...” I mean, damn. I keep thinking of that appearance on Letterman with all those other amazing musicians, and it was clear that Letterman and most of his audience didn’t have a clue what they had in front of them. Guess we’re all desperados waiting for that train.
The last time I saw him live was at the Station Inn. The audience was a hundred or so people who absolutely loved him and were long time fans and/or friends. He was moving real slow and it took him quite a while to get up on stage. There was this strange energy in the room that this is probably the last time most of us will ever see him. He was tired, but amazing. I'll never forget that night and the feeling in the room.
I've had a lot of favorites over the years but the first time I heard "the guitar" with him him and verlon, the ending gave me a chill down my spine ,and Vernon's guitar playing suites that song so well
Their is something about Verlon that I really like, it’s like he’s got a secret or he’s up too something a little mischievous and he just seems like a good guy to play with and hang out with. Idk ...
Damn i laughed at "aint that cute " and cried at the end. Let him roll is dear to me. Anyhow, I love you stays with me. My favorite picture of you. These tapes are becoming my favorite UA-cam pastime. Thanks bub
I heard Guy at the old Birchmere about two months after my father died. Guy played Randall Knife, and I cried. Through a long series of circumstances I met Guy and Townes about two years. His songs are priceless gems for the soul.
Believe me, Sam.. I can relate your Randall Knife experience. Guy was able to relay truths that most writers never get close to. Definitely priceless gems!
Thanks, Otis. A perfect way to start the day with a cup of coffee and you and Shawn. Had the chance at Merlefest in ‘19 in the vendor tent to chat with Shawn. What a sweet guy. Also - have a black and white photo of Guy and Verlon playing at an earlier Merlefest I attended which I treasure.
Shawn really is the best! I miss the days of getting close to folks and chatting without our current worries. Here's to getting back at it sometime soon! : )
It’s been an Otis Gibbs afternoon up here beneath the Catskills overlooking the Hudson River. Listened to & watched some older shows I’d missed. This particular one about Guy Clark’s last years just about killed me. Finished Shawn Camp’s exquisite narrative on those last days for Guy & there wasn’t a dry house in these eyes. Beautiful, Otis. Give my heartfelt regards to Shawn. This one haunts.
Thank you Otis..I got to listen to this one while stuck in a snow storm in my peterbilt trying to get to Dallas..this is where you want to listen to suck a heavy recollection on a true road warrior...Guy Clark..thank you much.
I attended a discussion at Texas Tech a few years ago with several female authors and musicians either from West Texas or who wrote about folks from West Texas. Kimmie Rhodes was there and played a couple of songs and told some stories, a woman named Diana Finlay Hendricks was there and she'd written a biography of Delbert McClinton, Amy Maner was also on the panel and she directed a documentary called Lubbock Lights, and Tamara Saviano was also there. Tamara talked a lot about Guy Clarke and how she convinced him to agree to let her write about him. She also told the story of traveling with Guy's ashes to Santa Fe to meet Terry Allen. It was the first time I'd heard the story, but I've heard it several times since on podcasts, etc. from other folks. Never gets old. Thanks for sharing Shawn's story with us, Otis. Btw, Tamara's biography about Guy, 'Without Getting Killed or Caught' is a fantastic read! I bought the book from her that evening.
That's a really great panel, Morgan! I heard a radio interview about ten years ago with Tamara Saviano. She was describing the day she moved to Nashville. A single mom scared to death, crying as she drove out of town and wondering if she was making a terrible mistake. Fast forward all these years later and she is right in the middle of an amazing life. I think I've only met her once briefly at a neighborhood party, but I cheer for her whenever I hear her or read her name. : )
"You're everywhere." I laughed out loud, man. Thank you for this interview. Such a gift to all the Guy fans and the Shawn Camp fans. It really felt like I was sitting there listening to this as it was being said. Amazing. Thanks again. 👊 Favorite Guy Clark song is either The Last Gunfighter Ballad or Dublin Blues
I didn’t discover Guy Clark until late in life and I love to discover real country, it’s a treat to discover great music that has great life stories. I wish I had seen him. I was so sad when he passed what a huge loss....
Always wanted to meet Guy Clark ... I think in a way I kinda did from what I just heard. I don’t know if that makes any sense but for me it was kind of a Holy moment. I’m glad I found you Mr. Gibbs. You got something special going on here. Thank you. This is Kyle from Arizona🌵
Like most of us, I seem to have several dozen favorite Guy Clark songs, as is appropriate. On this day, I'll choose "The Dark". A masterpiece. Ramcey in Nashville
Those are great ones.I remember an interview he had.I dont remember who conducted it,but they asked him about when was he gonna make a new album.Us Guy diehard fans kept a lookout or an ear open for a new one.He said as soon as i get 12 good songs to make one.I dont use filler songs on my albums and i believe it.I never heard a weak song on one of Guy's albums.
Great stories... we often view these folks as larger than life and forget they are subject to the human condition..... Thank you for sharing.....PS.... noticed a good song title.... Ashes and Boots...
Thank you so much for this Otis. I'll never get enough Guy. I've read Tamera's book three times now and will no doubt read it at least 3 more before passing it on to other friends who loved Guy.
Greatness! I hope I never forget my brush with Guy Clark. I was returning from a work trip late in the week to DFW airport. I was walking out and I noticed a couple dudes shuffling around and sort of arguing. They were talking about the guitars and how to pack them out and such. I just stopped and stared when I realized what was unfolding. This was around 2007. He was cranky. Now I understand why. He was not well but still out on the road plying the craft. I really wanted to offer to help but didn’t and I regret it.
Thanks Otis. This was very touching. I loved Guy’s songs from the early 70’s on. Was fortunate enough to see him perform and meet him too many times to count. “I Don’t Love You Much” was played at our wedding.
man what a touching interview...I got to meet and hang with Verlon last year and he played me 'Sideman's Dream' and I told me some similar stories about the end..they sure loved him. now I gotta hear 'This Guy Guy'...l love love love 'The Guitar'...I have been trying to perform it for about 5 years now. But there are so many that I love just as much if not more. 'Stuff That Works' is another one that gets caught in my throat sometimes. I am a big fan of your show.
Hi Otis. just watched a good four or five of your videos. These are so good .They're poignant ,funny and heartfelt, particularly this one with Shawn and his friendship with Guy Clark. Very touching Stories . All the best for your tour . Much love back to you .
@@taylorgay5528 Hey Taylor, I think they decided to delay the release of the film till next year due to the pandemic. I think I saw it on the film's Facebook page. : )
This is great (like all of these clips). Thanks for sharing! Also, I loved the Bazan conversation. I was so happy you got him to talk about Vic. I put Vic right there with Guy, Townes, Allen Toussaint, and anyone else you can think of. Keep crushing it, Otis!
Thank you kindly, Nic! I made a note a couple of weeks ago to go back and listen to that Bazan/Vic suff to see if there's enough there to make something out of. I haven't got around to it yet and I haven't listened since I first uploaded it, so who knows. You may get a pleasant surprise one day. : )
@@otisgibbs most certainly! You're videos are touching on so many of my musical influences and these stories put me in such a nostalgic place. You've got a new fan in West Virginia. I've recently come across some of your music which is wildly coincidental that your channel kinda fell into my lap while traveling down the UA-cam rabbit hole. Ill be sharing both with my friends. Thanks!
I wasn't expecting to see Anais Nin there. Desperados is my favorite GC song, just because it was the first one I heard and it really impacted me hard.
Revisiting this video - the cigarette story reminds me when my mom would passive/aggressively roll the window down when my Dad would light a cigarette in the car. Annoyed by this, he would tel her to roll her window up and he would crack his window about 2 inches and hold the cigarette close to the window. Cigarette in his left hand, the steering wheel in his right.
beuaitufl OPtis....I guess I may have already typed this but this one came on again I got to ask Terry Allen about that urn....anyhooo keep on keepin brother otis
The part where he talks about guy making his thumb bleed so he could put his thumb print in blood on the label,is the most rock n roll intense original thing I’ve heard.I don’t even play but I would love to have one of those.As I’m sure a lot of people would. Oh yeah almost forgot la freeway I think it’s called.
Thank you for the kind words, John! I like Guy's voice on Out In The Parking Lot. I like his voice a lot on those later recordings. He knew exactly who he was and embrace every bit of it.
Hey Otis: Did you really record this podcast on a cassette tape? If so, how old school. If not, cool prop. I guess once its on You Tube its digitized for prosperity. Have a good time in the UK and be safe.
This has basically nothing to do with the interview but born and raised as a southern boy. Shawn's accent it so interesting. Unique southern drawl but beautiful enucleation.
I wrote that halfway through the interview but it has been so far been the best one. The description of his passing has hit me harder than any. Much love buddy.
i'm not sure how anyone can pick "ONE" favorite guy clark song... depends on the day i guess ... have to pick the song that contains my favorite lyric of all time which is she aint goin' nowhere... add to that a couple of "last half of career songs", which would be dublin blues and magnolia wind and if i had to pick one more it would probably be like a coat from the cold
good one, thanks...i live in santa fe and not too long before the shut down waited tables on Terry Allen who was with a couple not sure who's..young musicians...not JO Harvey....I know Terry and Jo Harvey a bit from the local performance scene (im not just a waiter!) tho hadnt seen him for a while but once I mentioned the early days of the LEnsic Performing Arts Center where I worked and they performed he knew me...anwyay, a clip id seen and played on my little community radio show out of Madrid New Mexico of Steve Earle playing Michaleangelo for Guy with the intro about the putting Guy Clark ashes into a Terry Allen made urn popped into my head so I brought it up to Terry...and that in some early versions after Guy died of that song Earle said the urn wasnt finished so Guy's ashes were in a box on Terry and Jo Harvey's mantle...Terry laughed and said the urn was finished by then....he also said they had new music about to drop which places this interaction in time somewhat though without looking id say less than 2 years ago roughly...anyway thanks for sharing brother Otis
Thank you so much for sharing that, Stephen! What a wonderful update! I'm glad you get to see Terry around town and I'm hoping he's well known and appreciated in the community. : )
@@otisgibbs he is they both sure are although they are also notoriously elusive, as was Sam Sheppard, tho more so...Jo Harvey and Terry mostly stay in their world, which i would too if i had a set up like that and didnt have to work... also notoriously hard to get to play gigs but they seem to surface sometime...i suspect with the new music he would have played a show if not for....you know what...
obviously it never got made but i wrote a script that had roles for them and they loved it eons ago...i suspect somewhere i have their phone # but ya know u dont wanna use those unless u really wanna....they used to throw shindigs if one was lucky enough to be on the list...lol
while im telling bragging but not tall tales at school...also while working at the Lensic first time i met steve earle as i would any guest i asked if he wanted a drink or anything stupidly...luckily he was in a good mood and didnt stomp me and just got a pop or something. lol
@@julesotis13 These are all great anecdotes to hear, Stephen! I'm guessing you probably see Tom Russell around town too. My dear friends Sergio Webb and Julie Sola recently moved to Santa Fe. They're old school East Nashville royalty. Sergio is a great guitar player and songwriter and Julie is a wonderful visual artist. If you see them around town, tell them Otis says hey. : )
I've had a lot of favorites over the years but the first time I heard "the guitar" with him him and verlon, the ending gave me a chill down my spine ,and Vernon's guitar playing suites that song so well
I've had a lot of favorites over the years but the first time I heard "the guitar" with him him and verlon, the ending gave me a chill down my spine ,and Vernon's guitar playing suites that song so well
What's your favorite Guy Clark song? I'm a sucker for the rip your heart out stuff like Randall Knife, Let Him Roll, Desperados Waiting For a Train, but there's no shortage of great stuff. What's your favorite?
Old Friends. My wife's dad sang it at her uncle's wake. They met when they were 8 and stayed best friends for 67 years. They always joked that they married sisters (her mom and aunt) so they could hang out together til they were old and grey.
Also L.A Freeway, as a farm kid stuck living in the city for a years that one hit home. Now I'm back out in the country with my very own Susanna. Cheers.
@@buckodonnghaile4309 That's beautiful that he sang it at the wake, Buck. That song gets a lot of things right! : )
Like a Coat From the Cold
@@jackieringersma7003 Hell yes, Jackie! That's the good stuff. : )
Have always had a soft spot for, The Cape. Specifically this rendition:
ua-cam.com/video/TaLwyf8QVp8/v-deo.html = Bluebird ... live styles
Great song outta many.
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- Thanks as always Mr. Gibbs. Another fantastic tape cut
Shawn is a gentleman with class. A kind man with tremendous talent.
Guy Clark..Greatest story song writer ever in my opinion.
He's up there, Daniel. : )
Guy Clark stands alongside John & Paul, Dylan, Denver and Townes as the great songwriters of our time. With respect to many others. Thanks Otis.
"... passing of Guy Clark, powerful stuff." Hearing Shawn say that like a gentle sermon by one who knew him just kinda blew me away. Too many great songs to pick a favorite but remember hearing the first one. Early seventies and late at night getting high with a friend. A musician with many albums. Desperados Waiting For A Train, not Guy but Rita Coolidge. In my hazy state, or because of it, I take notice: who the hell writes like this? The liner notes credit Guy Clark. Next day bought Guy's first album and every one thereafter as he released them. Saw him once in concert, him and Townes, at the time took it for granted but not now. Great hearing Shawn reminisce and in his telling you could hear a pin drop. It kept me up in a good way and now wakes me up.
Guy was in Portland, ME, for a show with Joe Ely, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt in the 2,000-seat Merrill Auditorium (a fantastic venue). The format was sort of like the old VH1 “Storytellers” series, in which each of the four took turns talking about and then performing a song while the others watched, played along a little - that kind of thing.
After Guy finished one song, he fired up a cigarette on stage. Some guy in the balcony yelled “NO SMOKING”, and it echoed clearly through the hall.
It didn’t seem to go over very well with Guy … at all. He got up off his stool - they were all sitting on high stools to perform - and started pacing around behind it. I had the sense that he was going to leave.
The others guys seemed to sense the same thing, because in succession, they all started telling Guy Clark stories and talking about how great a songwriter he was. Ely was first up, and told the story about “Indian Cowboy” and how Guy recorded it first. John Hiatt followed, and I don’t remember what he played but somehow he tied it into a tribute to the greatness of Guy Clark. Lyle followed with the same kind of thing, really sucking up to Guy. It really seemed to me like they were all desperately trying to salvage the show - or the Guy Clark portion of the show, anyway.
Guy didn’t leave. When it got back around to him, he performed, and the show went on without incident.
It came time for the encores. Guy was first up in the rotation, and the crowd went crazy before his song. (I had the sense that Lovett and Hiatt were the big draws, but that plenty in the crowd knew Ely and Clark, too.) It was a very warm appreciation for Guy.
“Thanks,” Guy said after the applause died down. “Y’all been real nice. [… fecund pause … ] Well, most of you anyway.”
(That got a great response, and when the laughter and cheers died died down, I broke character and called out in my lowest ‘almost-yell’ voice, “Dublin Blues”. Don’t know whether he heard me - although the acoustics are such in Merrill that it is possible - but that’s what he played.)
That's tremendous, Tim! : )
I have a special place for "I don't love you much". One night on Letterman, Dave introduced Emmy Lou and Guy Clark, who I did not know at the time. Hearing the song I thought, "now that's what a duet should sound like". My taste in music changed at that moment, and it's thanks to Guy's songwriting.
That's beautiful and I remember that episode! I have a special love for Letterman, he grew up in my old neighborhood.
What a beautiful send-off. Guy Clark was one of a kind, and it's nice to know the people that loved him were there for him in the end. You really can't ask for any more than that.
You're right, that's about all wecould ask for. : )
listend to this episode driving to work this morning..had me teared up . sittin on the bed singin desperadoes after Guy passed...damn good. thank you.
Randall Knife is my favorite Guy Clark song. There are so many that I like, the man was a real storyteller. I always wanted to see Guy Clark play, just never got the chance to see him. A hell of a singer and a hell of a guitar picker.
Reminds me how fragile we all are. My son and I got up to NY to see my guitar teacher, mentor and dear friend before he passed away. He and my son played some songs together and that video means so much to me. Thanks for these interviews, awesome. Got to sit with Shawns parents at Station Inn while he was on stage, real nice folks.
Oh, man, this one really got to me. Guy was always such an “alive” person, and hearing these stories of his last days are heartbreaking. They shouldn’t be - we’re all going there eventually - but when you’ve had a man open his heart in the lyrics he writes like Guy did, you just feel like he’s bigger than that. I mean, how can this giant possibly be brought down, ever? Anyway, thank you, Otis, for preserving these memories. That story about them sitting on his bed singing “Desperados...” I mean, damn. I keep thinking of that appearance on Letterman with all those other amazing musicians, and it was clear that Letterman and most of his audience didn’t have a clue what they had in front of them. Guess we’re all desperados waiting for that train.
The last time I saw him live was at the Station Inn. The audience was a hundred or so people who absolutely loved him and were long time fans and/or friends. He was moving real slow and it took him quite a while to get up on stage. There was this strange energy in the room that this is probably the last time most of us will ever see him. He was tired, but amazing. I'll never forget that night and the feeling in the room.
I've had a lot of favorites over the years but the first time I heard "the guitar" with him him and verlon, the ending gave me a chill down my spine ,and Vernon's guitar playing suites that song so well
Oh yeah, Verlon tears it up on that one! : )
Their is something about Verlon that I really like, it’s like he’s got a secret or he’s up too something a little mischievous and he just seems like a good guy to play with and hang out with. Idk ...
...yes!
Goose bumps!
I love all these stories.
I feel like I am there and thank you for keeping music history alive.
Much love.
Damn i laughed at "aint that cute " and cried at the end. Let him roll is dear to me. Anyhow, I love you stays with me. My favorite picture of you. These tapes are becoming my favorite UA-cam pastime. Thanks bub
Thanks, James! There ain't no grump like a Guy Clark grump. : )
I heard him refer to a couple of townes van zandt songs as "cheerful little ditty" one song was Highway Kind which is anything but cheerful
@@lastnamefirst4035 Haha! : )
@@lastnamefirst4035 could it possibly be that guy was being just a tad facetious with that comment?
@@faithful827 well of course he was
Beautiful, sad story Otis. You made me feel that I was there also, crying and laughing with everyone. Thank You
Fantastic story Otis love these tales
Thank you, Rob! : )
I heard Guy at the old Birchmere about two months after my father died. Guy played Randall Knife, and I cried. Through a long series of circumstances I met Guy and Townes about two years. His songs are priceless gems for the soul.
Believe me, Sam.. I can relate your Randall Knife experience. Guy was able to relay truths that most writers never get close to. Definitely priceless gems!
Thanks, Otis. A perfect way to start the day with a cup of coffee and you and Shawn. Had the chance at Merlefest in ‘19 in the vendor tent to chat with Shawn. What a sweet guy. Also - have a black and white photo of Guy and Verlon playing at an earlier Merlefest I attended which I treasure.
Shawn really is the best! I miss the days of getting close to folks and chatting without our current worries. Here's to getting back at it sometime soon! : )
It’s been an Otis Gibbs afternoon up here beneath the Catskills overlooking the Hudson River. Listened to & watched some older shows I’d missed.
This particular one about Guy Clark’s last years just about killed me.
Finished Shawn Camp’s exquisite narrative on those last days for Guy & there wasn’t a dry house in these eyes.
Beautiful, Otis. Give my heartfelt regards to Shawn.
This one haunts.
One of your best, a beautiful story of Guy Clark Shawn use to come in Record sometimes. Always a nice guy. Thanks
Thank you Otis..I got to listen to this one while stuck in a snow storm in my peterbilt trying to get to Dallas..this is where you want to listen to suck a heavy recollection on a true road warrior...Guy Clark..thank you much.
I attended a discussion at Texas Tech a few years ago with several female authors and musicians either from West Texas or who wrote about folks from West Texas. Kimmie Rhodes was there and played a couple of songs and told some stories, a woman named Diana Finlay Hendricks was there and she'd written a biography of Delbert McClinton, Amy Maner was also on the panel and she directed a documentary called Lubbock Lights, and Tamara Saviano was also there. Tamara talked a lot about Guy Clarke and how she convinced him to agree to let her write about him. She also told the story of traveling with Guy's ashes to Santa Fe to meet Terry Allen. It was the first time I'd heard the story, but I've heard it several times since on podcasts, etc. from other folks. Never gets old. Thanks for sharing Shawn's story with us, Otis.
Btw, Tamara's biography about Guy, 'Without Getting Killed or Caught' is a fantastic read! I bought the book from her that evening.
That's a really great panel, Morgan! I heard a radio interview about ten years ago with Tamara Saviano. She was describing the day she moved to Nashville. A single mom scared to death, crying as she drove out of town and wondering if she was making a terrible mistake. Fast forward all these years later and she is right in the middle of an amazing life. I think I've only met her once briefly at a neighborhood party, but I cheer for her whenever I hear her or read her name. : )
That biography is excellent. And so is the film Tamara then made, telling the story from Susanna's viewpoint. Both are treasure.
"You're everywhere." I laughed out loud, man. Thank you for this interview. Such a gift to all the Guy fans and the Shawn Camp fans. It really felt like I was sitting there listening to this as it was being said. Amazing. Thanks again. 👊
Favorite Guy Clark song is either The Last Gunfighter Ballad or Dublin Blues
I didn’t discover Guy Clark until late in life and I love to discover real country, it’s a treat to discover great music that has great life stories. I wish I had seen him. I was so sad when he passed what a huge loss....
Definitely a huge loss, Penny!
Always wanted to meet Guy Clark ... I think in a way I kinda did from what I just heard. I don’t know if that makes any sense but for me it was kind of a Holy moment. I’m glad I found you Mr. Gibbs. You got something special going on here. Thank you. This is Kyle from Arizona🌵
That makes perfect sense, Kyle. I appreciate all of the kind words and I'll do my best to keep sharing the good stuff. : )
Same words and same place, sue from az
Like most of us, I seem to have several dozen favorite Guy Clark songs, as is appropriate. On this day, I'll choose "The Dark". A masterpiece. Ramcey in Nashville
Hey Ramcey, I hope things are good with ya! At least we got to see Guy around town a few times! : )
I remember when this was on the podcast. Pure gold. I absolutely love these stories, and are so thankful for you recording this history. Jamey Rodgers
Thank you for the kind words and much love to ya, Jamey! : )
Thank you so much for sharing this Otis.
The Cape
Those are great ones.I remember an interview he had.I dont remember who conducted it,but they asked him about when was he gonna make a new album.Us Guy diehard fans kept a lookout or an ear open for a new one.He said as soon as i get 12 good songs to make one.I dont use filler songs on my albums and i believe it.I never heard a weak song on one of Guy's albums.
What a moving story. I really can’t think of a more beautiful song than Desperados waiting for a train.
I met Shawn in Guys sisters house in Rockport. What a nice guy.
Great stories... we often view these folks as larger than life and forget they are subject to the human condition..... Thank you for sharing.....PS.... noticed a good song title.... Ashes and Boots...
Thanks, Randy!
In the rabbit hole.. saw guy and Vernon only once in Philadelphia. Probably the Tin Angel. Or maybe in a dream.
Thank you so much for this Otis. I'll never get enough Guy. I've read Tamera's book three times now and will no doubt read it at least 3 more before passing it on to other friends who loved Guy.
That's beautiful, Bob! thanks for spreading the word about the good stuff!
absolutely the best interview I have ever heard
Thank ya kindly and much love to ya! : )
Immediately clicked. Thanks again for the amazing stories, Otis. I seriously can't get enough of this stuff because these guys are my heroes.
Thanks, Eli! I appreciate you digging this stuff! : )
Greatness!
I hope I never forget my brush with Guy Clark. I was returning from a work trip late in the week to DFW airport. I was walking out and I noticed a couple dudes shuffling around and sort of arguing. They were talking about the guitars and how to pack them out and such. I just stopped and stared when I realized what was unfolding. This was around 2007. He was cranky. Now I understand why. He was not well but still out on the road plying the craft. I really wanted to offer to help but didn’t and I regret it.
Damn Steve, I appreciate you sharing that!
Beautiful tales of a beautiful Guy.
Thanks Otis. This was very touching. I loved Guy’s songs from the early 70’s on. Was fortunate enough to see him perform and meet him too many times to count. “I Don’t Love You Much” was played at our wedding.
That's beautiful, Tim and that's a nice choice for a wedding song. : )
I just got off work, had Guys old time feeling playing in my head all night, and now Otis drops this!! Fucking perfect my man!!!
Thanks again,Otis!
LOVING THESE!
Thank you, August! : )
Havnt seen that name in a minute. Shawn is so underrated.
I just love this interview. I can listen to Shawn describe Guy Clark liking Pink.... thank you for so many fantastic interviews
Thanks Otis, good stuff
I repeat" This is the best channel on UA-cam"..
man what a touching interview...I got to meet and hang with Verlon last year and he played me 'Sideman's Dream' and I told me some similar stories about the end..they sure loved him. now I gotta hear 'This Guy Guy'...l love love love 'The Guitar'...I have been trying to perform it for about 5 years now. But there are so many that I love just as much if not more. 'Stuff That Works' is another one that gets caught in my throat sometimes. I am a big fan of your show.
I love Stuff That Works, Charlie!
Hi Otis. just watched a good four or five of your videos. These are so good .They're poignant ,funny and heartfelt, particularly this one with Shawn and his friendship with Guy Clark. Very touching Stories . All the best for your tour . Much love back to you .
I like 1947 the train one, and lots of others I like old friends.
Definitely!
a bundle of laughs. thanks guys!
Another great listen! Thank you for this Otis!
Thank ya kindly, Chase! : )
cool and real!
thank you Otis!
i just liked and subscribed
Thank you for posting this Otis. Love the podcast and these clips.
Thanks for the kind words, Bill and thanks for watching these! : )
Hello Otis, Love everything, thanks for sharing your stories and your time.
My favorite, My Favorite Picture of You
Thank ya kindly! : )
@@itisme1356 Excellent choice! : )
Desperados waiting for a train is my funeral song
Loved the Man
Much love to ya, Shady!
David Allan Coe did a great version of that song.
Shared this with Tamara Saviano's FB group for Guy fans, Without Getting Killed or Caught. Great stuff, Otis. Hope you get a bunch of likes.
Thank ya kindly, Genny! : )
What is going on with this film? I was so excited for it at south by southwest and then after Covid it seems like it dropped off the face of the earth
@@taylorgay5528 Hey Taylor, I think they decided to delay the release of the film till next year due to the pandemic. I think I saw it on the film's Facebook page. : )
This is great (like all of these clips). Thanks for sharing! Also, I loved the Bazan conversation. I was so happy you got him to talk about Vic. I put Vic right there with Guy, Townes, Allen Toussaint, and anyone else you can think of. Keep crushing it, Otis!
Thank you kindly, Nic! I made a note a couple of weeks ago to go back and listen to that Bazan/Vic suff to see if there's enough there to make something out of. I haven't got around to it yet and I haven't listened since I first uploaded it, so who knows. You may get a pleasant surprise one day. : )
Found my new favorite UA-cam subscription... Thanks Otis.
That makes me very happy, Andy! Thank ya kindly! : )
@@otisgibbs most certainly! You're videos are touching on so many of my musical influences and these stories put me in such a nostalgic place. You've got a new fan in West Virginia. I've recently come across some of your music which is wildly coincidental that your channel kinda fell into my lap while traveling down the UA-cam rabbit hole. Ill be sharing both with my friends. Thanks!
@@a.m.benson2075 Thanks Andy, I appreciate you helping people find this channel and thanks again for the kind words!
Thank you Otis! This was amazing!
Thank you for caring about this stuff, Tyler! : )
This is amazing.
Thanks for posting these man.
Thank you Otis. This was gold.
Thank ya kindly, Lance! : )
Shawn's laugh reminds me so much of Guy's!
I'm with ya, Kate!
Now ain't that something? Otis you have really outdone yourself nice Shootin Tex
L A Freeway will always be my favorite song!
Great video again man.... Shawn Camp is really one exceptionally talented guy....
Shawn really is the best, George! : )
Superb story.
Thanks, Jeff!
`Wow great story again.
Don''t mind me, I'll just be in the corner crying for the next few days.
It's a rough week for sure!
I wasn't expecting to see Anais Nin there. Desperados is my favorite GC song, just because it was the first one I heard and it really impacted me hard.
And 'The Cape': "He did not know he could not fly and so he did". The man crafted some of the most beautiful words I've ever heard.
Revisiting this video - the cigarette story reminds me when my mom would passive/aggressively roll the window down when my Dad would light a cigarette in the car. Annoyed by this, he would tel her to roll her window up and he would crack his window about 2 inches and hold the cigarette close to the window. Cigarette in his left hand, the steering wheel in his right.
beuaitufl OPtis....I guess I may have already typed this but this one came on again I got to ask Terry Allen about that urn....anyhooo keep on keepin brother otis
Great!
The part where he talks about guy making his thumb bleed so he could put his thumb print in blood on the label,is the most rock n roll intense original thing I’ve heard.I don’t even play but I would love to have one of those.As I’m sure a lot of people would. Oh yeah almost forgot la freeway I think it’s called.
Otis, you do such a good job
Thanks for the kind words and I appreciate you watching this stuff!
great listen...
Thanks, Roger!
Really enjoying this series. Thank you sir.
All GC songs are so great. I am particularly fond of Out in the Parking Lot.
Thank you for the kind words, John! I like Guy's voice on Out In The Parking Lot. I like his voice a lot on those later recordings. He knew exactly who he was and embrace every bit of it.
I want that poster when he prints it!!
Haha!
Rest Easy Maestro!
Ain't that the truth, James!
I have listened to a lot of Guy Clark but "Old Friends", I know he didn't write it, is probably my favorite.
That's a good one, Roy!
My favorite: Funny Bone
Hey Otis: Did you really record this podcast on a cassette tape? If so, how old school. If not, cool prop. I guess once its on You Tube its digitized for prosperity. Have a good time in the UK and be safe.
This has basically nothing to do with the interview but born and raised as a southern boy. Shawn's accent it so interesting. Unique southern drawl but beautiful enucleation.
I wrote that halfway through the interview but it has been so far been the best one. The description of his passing has hit me harder than any. Much love buddy.
i'm not sure how anyone can pick "ONE" favorite guy clark song... depends on the day i guess ... have to pick the song that contains my favorite lyric of all time which is she aint goin' nowhere... add to that a couple of "last half of career songs", which would be dublin blues and magnolia wind and if i had to pick one more it would probably be like a coat from the cold
good one, thanks...i live in santa fe and not too long before the shut down waited tables on Terry Allen who was with a couple not sure who's..young musicians...not JO Harvey....I know Terry and Jo Harvey a bit from the local performance scene (im not just a waiter!) tho hadnt seen him for a while but once I mentioned the early days of the LEnsic Performing Arts Center where I worked and they performed he knew me...anwyay, a clip id seen and played on my little community radio show out of Madrid New Mexico of Steve Earle playing Michaleangelo for Guy with the intro about the putting Guy Clark ashes into a Terry Allen made urn popped into my head so I brought it up to Terry...and that in some early versions after Guy died of that song Earle said the urn wasnt finished so Guy's ashes were in a box on Terry and Jo Harvey's mantle...Terry laughed and said the urn was finished by then....he also said they had new music about to drop which places this interaction in time somewhat though without looking id say less than 2 years ago roughly...anyway thanks for sharing brother Otis
Thank you so much for sharing that, Stephen! What a wonderful update! I'm glad you get to see Terry around town and I'm hoping he's well known and appreciated in the community. : )
@@otisgibbs he is they both sure are although they are also notoriously elusive, as was Sam Sheppard, tho more so...Jo Harvey and Terry mostly stay in their world, which i would too if i had a set up like that and didnt have to work... also notoriously hard to get to play gigs but they seem to surface sometime...i suspect with the new music he would have played a show if not for....you know what...
obviously it never got made but i wrote a script that had roles for them and they loved it eons ago...i suspect somewhere i have their phone # but ya know u dont wanna use those unless u really wanna....they used to throw shindigs if one
was lucky enough to be on the list...lol
while im telling bragging but not tall tales at school...also while working at the Lensic first time i met steve earle as i would any guest i asked if he wanted a drink or anything stupidly...luckily he was in a good mood and didnt stomp me and just got a pop or something. lol
@@julesotis13 These are all great anecdotes to hear, Stephen! I'm guessing you probably see Tom Russell around town too.
My dear friends Sergio Webb and Julie Sola recently moved to Santa Fe. They're old school East Nashville royalty. Sergio is a great guitar player and songwriter and Julie is a wonderful visual artist. If you see them around town, tell them Otis says hey. : )
Favourite song?Which ever one is playing at the moment xxxxx
Always like guys song Texas Cooking a love song about all the great food In the Lone Star State/
Hell yeah!
Heartbreaking moments shared, thank you for the wonderful interview
Thank ya kindly, Clyde! : )
LOVING THESE!
@@antoniomanaserian3838 Thank you!
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Terry is a genius.
My girlfriend is addicted to Lubbock on Everything, and it's pretty sweet.
Tamks nice
Miller and Nin, eh?
I've had a lot of favorites over the years but the first time I heard "the guitar" with him him and verlon, the ending gave me a chill down my spine ,and Vernon's guitar playing suites that song so well
That's definitely a good one! : )
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I've had a lot of favorites over the years but the first time I heard "the guitar" with him him and verlon, the ending gave me a chill down my spine ,and Vernon's guitar playing suites that song so well
I'm with ya!