Yo brother bravo spend no time criticizing the other guy what do you do well whatr do you love what talent are you emphasizing. Now buddy I gave you the lines now write the rest glorifying
I am a woodworker with a small shop up a holler in Avery County North Carolina. Discovering Otis has given me so much amazing things to listen to. I have gone from podcast... I've listened to every single one of the "thanks for giving a damn" episodes to books on Audible like A Deeper Blue and The Legend of the Road Mangler. Plus the music. I've discovered so many awesome artists due to this channel. Keep up the good work.
if you dont know the podcast do yourself a big favor and listen to it - I m one of those who moved over from podcast to youtube ... love every second... and Otis, just keep being you, thanxamillion for all the good time
Hey Otis. Rune here. I remember that day, and how conflicted you were about that podcast. We had talked a lot at that point, and I knew you had the stories, and I knew you had the voice, and I knew you could perform, and I was sure you would absolutely do a great job. One of your biggest worries were the longevity of it. You were adamant that if you started, you were in it for the long haul. It's not often I'm right (my wife tells me), but that time I were. And I'm glad you did (and then moved on to UA-cam). I've heard all the episodes, some of them several times, and watch all the videos...
Otis, I'm a writer and my publicist has always told me to not answer the question they asked, but the question they should've asked. I've checked this against really seasoned writers and musicians and find they all do it. Check out a really good James Taylor interview and match the questions to the answers and you'll find that he's leading the interview, not following the interviewer. This means you have to do a lot more work, but the interview will be worth reading. Also, I much enjoy these Saturday talks!
As someone who has interviewed hundreds and hundreds of people as a newspaper reporter and author, the path your publicist wants you to take means all your interviews will result in you sounding the same, with you offering little in the way substance. I'm guessing that is exactly what your publicist wants, a veritable press release that reveals nothing. A good reporter will see through your guise and lead you to where he/she wants you to go. Invariably, those will be the most interesting interviews to read. Subjects might think they know the questions that should be asked, but they don't always. Watch an interview where the subject stops, looks at the interviewer and says, "good question," or "I never thought of that." Those answers will be gold because they are honest, spontaneous and not rehearsed, much the chagrin of the publicist.
@@anthonypioppi273 You genuinely misunderstand what I was talking about. I understand a lively interview as well as yourself. An imaginative answer lifts an interview and a literal answer to a sorry question produces the sameness you say publicists want. I'm sure you're a good interviewer but you're not hearing what I'm saying here.
@@anthonypioppi273I agree, but it takes a skilled interviewer to be able to do this. Your post reminds me of the old “Later with Bob Costas.” I don’t know how many times the person being interviewed responded with “great question” or “you’ve really done your homework.” Costas kinda gets on my nerves as a TV persona, but he was a great interviewer on “Later.”
@@ML-rz2hb To your point when I watched Paul McCartney being interviewed by Rick Ruben in the documentary 'McCartney 3,2,1' I noticed that Paul would digest Rick's rather rote or awkward questions (a great producer no doubt- a work in progress as a journalist IMHO), take a pause- and then give a really interesting answer that was more of a story that might tangentially relate to what Rick asked, but more importantly the answer informed the viewer with rich layered personal information that only McCartney could provide. It was the right thing to do and he did it seamlessly.
Your trip to Cliff Burton's memorial site made it to Blabbermouth a week or so ago and lead me to check out your other content. I'm a metalhead but love some of the old school country, bluegrass stuff. Music stories, music business stories and life on the road stories never get old
I have been here on Saturday mornings since you started doing them...they are indeed a blessing on my well being every week. As a 74 year old singer/songwriter I get so very much out of each of you videos. You interview many of my long time "heroes" in the music business and address life on the road in a way that most folks will understand it. You are so appreciated my friend...thanks for all of your hard work.
I’ve been on this bus since the first podcast from Nashville. When they began I was like “who is this guy? I know everybody he’s talking to in East Nashville!?” It’s been a great pleasure to watch this grow. You’re spreading good data and great vibes. You’re a treasure, Otis!
👏👏👏Congrats Otis on your 100th Saturday Post. Look forward to these every week. Thanks much for sharing these. Hoping you get some really BIG lawns to mow down w/ your music this summer. Have a great day/weekend. Cheers! 👊🤙.
Long time listener, first time saying something. Thank you for the stories and interviews. You are a genuine cat and it shines through on your channel. As an Indy native I knew you long before this channel started and am happy to see you doing so well
Well I can't say I've been here for all 100. But I have been here for a quite a few of them. And have always enjoyed your Saturday morning chats no matter where you are Otis. And as for your interviews of people in the industry. I've enjoyed every single one of those I've been able to catch as well. Even the ones we can only listen to because they are on tape. 👍. I hope I get a chance to see one of your live performances someday. In the meantime.. I'll keep enjoying them here on UA-cam. 😉
OTIS, you don't need to do INTERVIEWS, you're a true person and the u tube videos you make and interviewing style and Saturday morning coffee , shows folks who you are and INTEGRITY in the music history on artists are wonderfully crafted and folks love you .
I don’t say “thank you” often enough, but these UA-cam video podcasts are my favorite things on the internet…and I know exactly why. It’s the honesty; I can tell every word you say comes from the heart. To borrow from Susanna Clark’s song, “You gotta post, like you don’t need the followers”. I appreciate every single one and I’m going to do what I can do to support with more than “thank you’s”.
I'm thinking many of us are members of the Century Club! To be honest, I'm not sure if I've seen them all but I surely have enjoyed my Saturday morning java with Otis. Be well all and thank you Otis.
Thanks for introducing me to Big Star! Can't get Thirteen out of my head; what a great little song, the lyrics burn, the voice quavering with sincerity. Soon as I heard it begin I knew I had heard it somewhere before, don't know when or where, but unforgettable sound. Yeah, the Sat Chats rule.
I found your “Thanks for Giving a Damn” podcast completely randomly one night several years ago, and ended up binge-listening for days. My husband overheard it once and then he got hooked. He told a friend about it, etc. etc. Man, those were some great interviews. Besides the content of the stories, I always appreciated how you gave the interviewee space. You were the perfect host, asking thoughtful questions but giving them the full stage. I was so happy when I found that you’d migrated to UA-cam, and I bought your latest record and love it! By the way, some of your podcasts about Bill Monroe are my favorite things ever.
Finding your channel is a really very unique presentation. I grew up in Texas, met many musicians along the way. I’m one of your fans now, and I greatly appreciate who you present to us. Thanks for all you do to keep the music alive in my heart.
Ain't been here for all 100. Not even close. But you're a natural story teller. That genteel southern drawl is a big plus too. You and your friends are real easy to watch. You've got a way about you. Thanks for creating this channel. It's just my style.
Thanks for making all these videos Otis. Long time ago in 83 I was in the twin cities, and a friend took me to see Spalding Gray, who at the time was doing something called "interviewing the audience." What an experience watching him interview just regular people. Gosh, the stuff they talked about... really funny.
Way to go. Otis. 💯 Your interviews are great. I love the stories you get folks to share who were there when the sausage was being made. No putting on airs to build a brand with you; just an honest cup of coffee and a love for the things you love. I dig your Saturday videos, and I am regularly thrilled by the great interviews you do. They are the opposite of that big-time publication that sent you questions from the same template 3 different times. Looks like you're doing what you set out to do, and now you have an honest body of work to look back on. There's something there we can all learn from. Keep 'em coming.
What I really enjoy about your YT channel is the introduction to so many great session players. Every year, one publication or another puts out a "Greatest Guitar Players of All Time". Eddie, Jimi, Steve Vai, ect., and yet, session players have to be able to adapt to the artists style at the drop of a hat sometimes. Thank you for having those folks on and relating to us some pretty wild stories. Mighty gracious.
Thank you Otis, being in the UK your posts help us feel that connection with you and keep us very entertained at the same time keep well and catch up with you next time you visit the Uk
Thankfully you showed up in the feed. Dang YT algorithm. I’m about to start the DIY route. Currently recording and very excited to get out there. Pack the car, open mic around Georgia and busk. Anyway ‘preciate the stories, brethren. Especially this one, I’m a self doubter so this was nice to hear. Feeling good about the future. Thanks!
You are great at interviewing people. I don't even know much about country music. The stories with musicians are great. Very entertaining and all of them feel very real. You too. No BS. Very enjoyable to watch.
I found your channel early in the pandemic mess, and am pretty sure I have listened to every one of these Sat. Coffee shows. Love em. Thanks for keeping us sane through all of that.
Congrats on Big 100, Otis! Love the chats. Videos are some of my favorites. I'd love to see you talk to Joe Ely about Joe Strummer & The Clash. Again, congrats!
Otis, you are a magnificent songwriter and singer. I love your spoken voice and word choice -- the things you emphasize and feel --- a good heart and a good soul. I listen to you, Tom Bukovac, Guthrie Trapp and Tim Pierce, and I'm mighty grateful for the peace y'all give me. Thank you.
Talking about newspapers... Growing up my family subscribed daily. I subscribed too as a young adult myself and then tried the online editions and stopped subscribing to delivery due to their own marketing and pricing. I used to read nearly every local print issue I got, plus the WSJ often cover to cover on my daily train commute to work. I looked at a selection of newspapers in the grocery store recently. $3.50 to $5 per newspaper. Not a special edition, but on a regular weekday. I read major news coverage in real time through their phone apps, and videos from journalists' reports or interviews here on youtube throughout the day now. Your interviews here and podcast are a highlight, Otis. In an earlier era, you could be successful on radio, TV, magazines or whatever. Thanks for the Saturday ☕️ and have a great day.
I know the music community has a lot of BS and truth, but I’ve enjoyed your videos for some time. It’s been fun to be the fly on the wall. You seem like a no nonsense type of person, and that’s refreshing !! Hope you have many more videos to add to your collection. Congratulations on your first 100 !!
Thanks for doing this man. In my book you're an amazing success. I got to see you in Omaha with Todd. It was amazing. I asked you if you still had your black cat. Keep on keeping on. Your interview technique is wonderful. The people you know have great stories. Not everyone writes a book BUT I have read a few that you talked about. The Buck Owens book was fabulous. I ended up Learning Under Your Spell Again. For solo it was too short so I wrote a third verse😅. I'll tell Buck when I see him. Peace to you brother
Thank God for you Otis Wonderful to hear about The people who make the music, as people and not an advertisement And it's Your Love that jhas made happen Love from Denver
The best thing to realize, is that all your videos are now a lasting legacy for generations to come, to enjoy, and be educated on how things were back in our time. 💖
To be honest, I really have no idea about who you are and your music, but I liked listening to your story and your level headed common sense. Not bored yet! 😸
I love all of Otis's songs 🎵 but a few of my favorites are "Big Whiskers" "The Darker Side of Me" "Panhead" "Ghosts of Our Fathers" Sputnic Monroe" "It Was a Train" Have a Great Day
I think you are a creative inspiration. You know, you just were true to yourself and true to who you were and what you were about. It’s authentic and people can tell. It’s kinda rare anymore.
Hey Otis - First off, congratulations on 100 Saturday episodes. More importantly, I sincerely look forward to sharing coffee with you and your community every Saturday. It kicks off the weekend in a very good way. I appreciate your commitment and how you put your authentic self out there to share with us. Your closing line each episode, “much love to you”, always leaves me feeling good. Thank you. I’ll be here next week ready to share a little coffee with you and the world.
Lunchtime here so I'm joining you with some bagel and eggs, with a nice cup of tea. With regards to your Podcast, I had fallen behind on those but when the pandemic happened, I swear I went and listened to every single past episode and to say many of them were an education for me is an understatement, especially the ones with the old bluegrass legends who played with Hank Williams, Bill Munroe and the like. Real, genuine folk whose stories perhaps would never had been heard like that before unless you had interviewed them. I hope you're super proud of those, because you should be. I wasn't aware of the pandora's box, anywhere we can listen to those? As for promoters being asked by newspapers for interviews, in all honesty, it was one of the reasons I gave up promoting, when I Lived in Brighton. You are exactly correct Otis. It turned into US (YOU) promoting their newspaper rather than anything else. In my experience, I never once had someone come to the show and say, i came because i read the interview in the newspaper. Not once! :-) Then small bloggers with zero followers would come along and ask for interviews or promising to review the show, then would ask for a guest list the length of my arm and promoting, for me at least, became more about fending these people off than it was trying to promote the show. Anyway, I loved the podcast and I love watching these UA-cam videos. All the best to you Otis. Martin.
Wow Otis. It's unimaginable that you could create a more appropriate, fascinating or just-about-as-near-perfect 100th Saturday chat edition than you have. The stuff I've learned! Gonna watch it again now and thank you, btw, for your no B.S., straight-up, honest approach to what seems like everything. So glad I came across your work since the pandemic. Thank you. Have a great weekend all. We've got sun today, snow melting at plus 4 degrees Celsius (39 F) here in the North Atlantic. Spring is on the way.
Otis you are just a great story teller with a great voice for telling them I'm not surprised Pandora singled you out for that gig. I love your podcast man you just do a great job. God bless !
God gave you a great voice. God gave you a great heart. Congratulations on the 100! Remember when Waylon learned how to say no? We learned that from you. Keep on keeping on.
Congratulations 🎊 🎉been here for all my friend!! I’m also through about 98% of the podcasts, I found them on apple podcast! Keep up the awesome work ✌️😎
Hey Otis, First of all... Thank You. You seem to be one of those light sources in this world we live in. Been enjoying a number of the cool interviews that you've put out there. Keep it rollin, Daddio!
A humble man places high value on meaningful things that benefit others. You have achieved this while doing what you love in your life's work. It don't get better than that. Thank you Otis.
Thank you Otis for giving me something to look forward to every Saturday. UA-cam's recommendations often miss the mark but I'm so glad it recommended your channel. I've discovered so much music through this channel that I wouldn't have listened to otherwise- thank you.
It’s interesting you mentioned U Tube being a lifeline for you during COVID. Being isolated, watching U Tube was a lifeline for me. Folks like you, Leland Sklar, Casino Guitars,etc were my lifeline to the world. It really made it easier to survive all the negativity. It still does. An Expatriated Hoosier
thanx as always for the chats and the great interviews, you helped us get through the pandemic as well.Having respect for those you talk with and being true to that is priceless in a time of so much artifice, you got two friends in Portland Or who enjoy all you put out.
Mr. Gibbs. Your contributions are so very important and so valuable. Please keep it coming. I'm a relatively new subscriber here, and just now have signed up for your pandora podcasts. The respect you said you received is well-earned.
We love you, Otis. You are the real deal and we're privileged to tag along with you on your ramblings, musings, and whatever you choose to say. Because it's real and it's positive and it's interesting as hell. Thanks for all you do. ✌❤
Friends of mine where invited to be on a show to talk about their new album. The host dropped the question "So, what are your favorite war crimes?" They were dumbfounded.
Congratulations on 100. Great story about the beginning! Somehow I found you and I love every episode. Keep on doing what you do, it's fantastic! Much love!
Otis, we are only a year apart in our age. I am 55. When I started learning guitar, in the late 70's, my first guitar teacher was Chester Ross here in Mountain View Arkansas. He had played the Opry a couple of times as a backup. You and I are cut from the same clothe I fear. As I grow older, I find myself reflecting on my younger years. When my parents were listening to Willie, Merle, Waylon, and Jackson Browne. As far as I have gotten away from my roots in my past years, I find myself relying on those same roots to ground me. I find so much comfort in the music I grew up listening to my parents and their friends play, dance, and party too. All of the Honky Tonks in Memphis TN, where I lived till the age of 9, having to sleep in the back of my parents truck while they danced the night away in those honky Tonks would be considered child abuse nowadays. But between that and my Mamas 45's, I would never have been exposed to Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, and the Carpenters like I was. It is all I want to listen to and play nowadays. They say getting older sucks, and in some ways it does, but being able to reflect on my youth is not depressing for me at all. Like I said earlier, it grounds me. Have a wonderful weekend Otis. Good day.
Fantastic milestone! Congrats. What was the worst interview session that you hosted? I imagine there is not one- you are too chill and your guests are too awesome for a bad one.
Congrats on #100 Saturday morning coffee chats! I have watched them all and enjoyed everyone of them! Glad to hear that you are going to keep doing them, have a great weekend.💯🏆
Happy 100! Keep up the good work. Having been in local cover bands for decades, I really enjoy all the "behind the scenes" recounting. Plus you turned me on to people I didn't know about that had fascinating stories. I hope you continue.
Otis, I've listened off and on since the pandemic, not having heard your music before. I have looked you up because of these videos, so there you go. You first grabbed my attention when I stumbled on a guest sharing a story about my favorite musician, which just proves your theory about the power of storytelling. Also, it's nice just to hear a pleasant voice being genuine and thoughtful, honest but kind, and interesting. I'm of an age where I'm learning this social media stuff like I just fell off a turnip truck, so I salute you diving in and making a go of what you do. I wish you continued success in your endeavors, good health and a peaceful spirit.
Thank you for doing these stories. Indeed, for me at least, the stories were lost because I was not anywhere in the right circles to hear them. So, you do save those lost stories and I appreciate that I know them also.
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Hey there, Otis. Love the podcast, so many great stories by so many great musicians (you included, of course). Respect, passion and honesty is what comes to mind when listening to it. And so much positive attitude (badly needed). Thanks, man! Great job. Greetings from Spain (any chance or touring round here?)
Mr. Gibbs, thank goodness you made the decisions you did. You have created a gem of a channel. If ever you are in need of a topic to explore, I'd love to hear stories about learning to play guitar. Kenny Vaughn shared a few comments on the subject in one of your conversations with him, but I wish there was more. Continued great success to you!
For anyone interested, here's the link to my podcast.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thanks-for-giving-a-damn/id568743610
Yo brother bravo spend no time criticizing the other guy what do you do well whatr do you love what talent are you emphasizing. Now buddy I gave you the lines now write the rest glorifying
😂anyways good morning thanks for the inspiration buddy
I am a woodworker with a small shop up a holler in Avery County North Carolina. Discovering Otis has given me so much amazing things to listen to. I have gone from podcast... I've listened to every single one of the "thanks for giving a damn" episodes to books on Audible like A Deeper Blue and The Legend of the Road Mangler. Plus the music. I've discovered so many awesome artists due to this channel. Keep up the good work.
Just keep it real, Otis. Hollywood swinging doesn't carry any weight.
if you dont know the podcast do yourself a big favor and listen to it - I m one of those who moved over from podcast to youtube ... love every second... and Otis, just keep being you, thanxamillion for all the good time
Hey Otis. Rune here. I remember that day, and how conflicted you were about that podcast. We had talked a lot at that point, and I knew you had the stories, and I knew you had the voice, and I knew you could perform, and I was sure you would absolutely do a great job. One of your biggest worries were the longevity of it. You were adamant that if you started, you were in it for the long haul. It's not often I'm right (my wife tells me), but that time I were. And I'm glad you did (and then moved on to UA-cam). I've heard all the episodes, some of them several times, and watch all the videos...
Otis, I'm a writer and my publicist has always told me to not answer the question they asked, but the question they should've asked. I've checked this against really seasoned writers and musicians and find they all do it. Check out a really good James Taylor interview and match the questions to the answers and you'll find that he's leading the interview, not following the interviewer. This means you have to do a lot more work, but the interview will be worth reading. Also, I much enjoy these Saturday talks!
I AGREE! Think of every interviewer’s question as nothing more than a springboard to dive into any pool of conversation you’d like to swim in!
As someone who has interviewed hundreds and hundreds of people as a newspaper reporter and author, the path your publicist wants you to take means all your interviews will result in you sounding the same, with you offering little in the way substance. I'm guessing that is exactly what your publicist wants, a veritable press release that reveals nothing. A good reporter will see through your guise and lead you to where he/she wants you to go. Invariably, those will be the most interesting interviews to read. Subjects might think they know the questions that should be asked, but they don't always. Watch an interview where the subject stops, looks at the interviewer and says, "good question," or "I never thought of that." Those answers will be gold because they are honest, spontaneous and not rehearsed, much the chagrin of the publicist.
@@anthonypioppi273 You genuinely misunderstand what I was talking about. I understand a lively interview as well as yourself. An imaginative answer lifts an interview and a literal answer to a sorry question produces the sameness you say publicists want. I'm sure you're a good interviewer but you're not hearing what I'm saying here.
@@anthonypioppi273I agree, but it takes a skilled interviewer to be able to do this. Your post reminds me of the old “Later with Bob Costas.” I don’t know how many times the person being interviewed responded with “great question” or “you’ve really done your homework.” Costas kinda gets on my nerves as a TV persona, but he was a great interviewer on “Later.”
@@ML-rz2hb To your point when I watched Paul McCartney being interviewed by Rick Ruben in the documentary 'McCartney 3,2,1' I noticed that Paul would digest Rick's rather rote or awkward questions (a great producer no doubt- a work in progress as a journalist IMHO), take a pause- and then give a really interesting answer that was more of a story that might tangentially relate to what Rick asked, but more importantly the answer informed the viewer with rich layered personal information that only McCartney could provide. It was the right thing to do and he did it seamlessly.
"In life you can't just be against things. You have to be for things." Well said, Otis.
Some people do things. Some people talk shit about people who do things. Let them talk, Otis. I love what you do.
Well at least I know where I’ve been for the last 100 Saturdays. Congrats Otis! It’s been time well spent .
Your trip to Cliff Burton's memorial site made it to Blabbermouth a week or so ago and lead me to check out your other content. I'm a metalhead but love some of the old school country, bluegrass stuff. Music stories, music business stories and life on the road stories never get old
Thanks for 100 Saturday morning chats Otis. I’m glad you ramped things up during the pandemic. Be well out there
Thank you, Thomas!
🥂🍾🎉🎂🥳 carry on my friend . we will be here for the next 100
I have been here on Saturday mornings since you started doing them...they are indeed a blessing on my well being every week. As a 74 year old singer/songwriter I get so very much out of each of you videos. You interview many of my long time "heroes" in the music business and address life on the road in a way that most folks will understand it. You are so appreciated my friend...thanks for all of your hard work.
I’ve been on this bus since the first podcast from Nashville. When they began I was like “who is this guy? I know everybody he’s talking to in East Nashville!?”
It’s been a great pleasure to watch this grow. You’re spreading good data and great vibes. You’re a treasure, Otis!
👏👏👏Congrats Otis on your 100th Saturday Post.
Look forward to these every week. Thanks much for sharing these.
Hoping you get some really BIG lawns to mow down w/ your music this summer.
Have a great day/weekend.
Cheers! 👊🤙.
Love Saturday morning coffee with you Otis. Thanks for giving a damn from Iowa;)
Long time listener, first time saying something. Thank you for the stories and interviews. You are a genuine cat and it shines through on your channel. As an Indy native I knew you long before this channel started and am happy to see you doing so well
Well I can't say I've been here for all 100.
But I have been here for a quite a few of them.
And have always enjoyed your Saturday morning chats no matter where you are Otis.
And as for your interviews of people in the industry. I've enjoyed every single one of those I've been able to catch as well. Even the ones we can only listen to because they are on tape. 👍.
I hope I get a chance to see one of your live performances someday. In the meantime..
I'll keep enjoying them here on UA-cam. 😉
OTIS, you don't need to do INTERVIEWS, you're a true person and the u tube videos you make and interviewing style and Saturday morning coffee , shows folks who you are and INTEGRITY in the music history on artists are wonderfully crafted and folks love you .
I don’t say “thank you” often enough, but these UA-cam video podcasts are my favorite things on the internet…and I know exactly why. It’s the honesty; I can tell every word you say comes from the heart. To borrow from Susanna Clark’s song, “You gotta post, like you don’t need the followers”. I appreciate every single one and I’m going to do what I can do to support with more than “thank you’s”.
I'm thinking many of us are members of the Century Club! To be honest, I'm not sure if I've seen them all but I surely have enjoyed my Saturday morning java with Otis. Be well all and thank you Otis.
Thanks for introducing me to Big Star! Can't get Thirteen out of my head; what a great little song, the lyrics burn, the voice quavering with sincerity. Soon as I heard it begin I knew I had heard it somewhere before, don't know when or where, but unforgettable sound. Yeah, the Sat Chats rule.
I found your “Thanks for Giving a Damn” podcast completely randomly one night several years ago, and ended up binge-listening for days. My husband overheard it once and then he got hooked. He told a friend about it, etc. etc. Man, those were some great interviews. Besides the content of the stories, I always appreciated how you gave the interviewee space. You were the perfect host, asking thoughtful questions but giving them the full stage. I was so happy when I found that you’d migrated to UA-cam, and I bought your latest record and love it! By the way, some of your podcasts about Bill Monroe are my favorite things ever.
Love your channel. So refreshing to see someone let people tell their stories without interrupting.
Thank you Otis … great positive account of how everything transpired over the years. I’m happy to be part of your community. Happy 100!
Finding your channel is a really very unique presentation. I grew up in Texas, met many musicians along the way. I’m one of your fans now, and I greatly appreciate who you present to us. Thanks for all you do to keep the music alive in my heart.
Happy Hundred Otis! Keep ‘em coming!
Congratulations are in order. 100 consecutive Saturdays. That's an accomplishment to be proud of. Good work Otis. Well done.
You're a good man Otis, keep on...
Thank ya kindly, Don!
Love what you’re doing on UA-cam. Especially the stories told by musicians you know. Some of them are really very interesting. Thank you Otis!
I've been here since 5 or 6! Awesome channel and keep it up Otis!
Ain't been here for all 100. Not even close. But you're a natural story teller. That genteel southern drawl is a big plus too. You and your friends are real easy to watch. You've got a way about you. Thanks for creating this channel. It's just my style.
Watched first video on a Saturday evening during the pandemic. I slept hard afterwards. It's a tradition now.
Thanks for making all these videos Otis. Long time ago in 83 I was in the twin cities, and a friend took me to see Spalding Gray, who at the time was doing something called "interviewing the audience." What an experience watching him interview just regular people. Gosh, the stuff they talked about... really funny.
Way to go. Otis. 💯 Your interviews are great. I love the stories you get folks to share who were there when the sausage was being made. No putting on airs to build a brand with you; just an honest cup of coffee and a love for the things you love. I dig your Saturday videos, and I am regularly thrilled by the great interviews you do. They are the opposite of that big-time publication that sent you questions from the same template 3 different times. Looks like you're doing what you set out to do, and now you have an honest body of work to look back on. There's something there we can all learn from. Keep 'em coming.
Crack of dawn here. Cold and dark. Excellent coffee weather....
Thank you for being there for us, when we had no one to talk to or listen to over the past couple years.
TY again!
What I really enjoy about your YT channel is the introduction to so many great session players.
Every year, one publication or another puts out a "Greatest Guitar Players of All Time". Eddie, Jimi, Steve Vai, ect., and yet, session players have to be able to adapt to the artists style at the drop of a hat sometimes.
Thank you for having those folks on and relating to us some pretty wild stories. Mighty gracious.
At the beginning of this episode, I thought it would be so nice to hear a bit of your story, and how you got into doing this. Such a treat.
Thank you, Zac! You've witnessed the ups and down of this youtube thingy. Luckily, the ups are pretty dang swell. : )
Zac and Otis…Two genuine people! 🎸🎸
Thank you Otis, being in the UK your posts help us feel that connection with you and keep us very entertained at the same time keep well and catch up with you next time you visit the Uk
Thankfully you showed up in the feed. Dang YT algorithm. I’m about to start the DIY route. Currently recording and very excited to get out there. Pack the car, open mic around Georgia and busk. Anyway ‘preciate the stories, brethren. Especially this one, I’m a self doubter so this was nice to hear. Feeling good about the future. Thanks!
You are great at interviewing people. I don't even know much about country music. The stories with musicians are great. Very entertaining and all of them feel very real. You too. No BS. Very enjoyable to watch.
I found your channel early in the pandemic mess, and am pretty sure I have listened to every one of these Sat. Coffee shows. Love em. Thanks for keeping us sane through all of that.
Can’t express how much I enjoy your content. Really valuable to me. Keep it pushing
Thanks for the Saturday morning chats Otis. I listen to all your podcasts while I'm at work. Good stuff.
Congrats on Big 100, Otis! Love the chats. Videos are some of my favorites. I'd love to see you talk to Joe Ely about Joe Strummer & The Clash. Again, congrats!
Otis, you are a magnificent songwriter and singer. I love your spoken voice and word choice -- the things you emphasize and feel --- a good heart and a good soul. I listen to you, Tom Bukovac, Guthrie Trapp and Tim Pierce, and I'm mighty grateful for the peace y'all give me. Thank you.
Talking about newspapers... Growing up my family subscribed daily. I subscribed too as a young adult myself and then tried the online editions and stopped subscribing to delivery due to their own marketing and pricing. I used to read nearly every local print issue I got, plus the WSJ often cover to cover on my daily train commute to work. I looked at a selection of newspapers in the grocery store recently. $3.50 to $5 per newspaper. Not a special edition, but on a regular weekday. I read major news coverage in real time through their phone apps, and videos from journalists' reports or interviews here on youtube throughout the day now. Your interviews here and podcast are a highlight, Otis. In an earlier era, you could be successful on radio, TV, magazines or whatever. Thanks for the Saturday ☕️ and have a great day.
I know the music community has a lot of BS and truth, but I’ve enjoyed your videos for some time. It’s been fun to be the fly on the wall. You seem like a no nonsense type of person, and that’s refreshing !! Hope you have many more videos to add to your collection. Congratulations on your first 100 !!
Well Otis, I found you on Music Fog's UA-cam channel. I'm sure glad you did that one. Happy 100 from Festus, MO
Thanks for doing this man. In my book you're an amazing success. I got to see you in Omaha with Todd. It was amazing. I asked you if you still had your black cat. Keep on keeping on. Your interview technique is wonderful. The people you know have great stories. Not everyone writes a book BUT I have read a few that you talked about. The Buck Owens book was fabulous. I ended up Learning Under Your Spell Again. For solo it was too short so I wrote a third verse😅. I'll tell Buck when I see him. Peace to you brother
Congrats on 100 Saturdays!! Always enjoyable and entertaining!
Lonesome train whistle in the background... nice touch.
Thank God for you Otis Wonderful to hear about The people who make the music, as people and not an advertisement And it's Your Love that jhas made happen Love from Denver
To paraphrase the John Fogerty story you told: “We can hear you, Otis!” Thanks for all that you do.
Been here for them all. I am thankful for everything you do. See you for 101.
The best thing to realize, is that all your videos are now a lasting legacy for generations to come, to enjoy, and be educated on how things were back in our time. 💖
Happy 100th Otis , I appreciate you for doing this and Amy for putting up with it. Anyway Thanks to Otis and Amy.
Thank you, Gary!
To be honest, I really have no idea about who you are and your music, but I liked listening to your story and your level headed common sense. Not bored yet! 😸
You should do yourself a favor and give his stuff a listen!
I love all of Otis's songs 🎵 but a few of my favorites are "Big Whiskers" "The Darker Side of Me" "Panhead" "Ghosts of Our Fathers" Sputnic Monroe" "It Was a Train" Have a Great Day
Love Saturdays with you, Otis. ☕️
Thank you, Erin! : )
I think you are a creative inspiration. You know, you just were true to yourself and true to who you were and what you were about. It’s authentic and people can tell. It’s kinda rare anymore.
Hey Otis - First off, congratulations on 100 Saturday episodes. More importantly, I sincerely look forward to sharing coffee with you and your community every Saturday. It kicks off the weekend in a very good way. I appreciate your commitment and how you put your authentic self out there to share with us. Your closing line each episode, “much love to you”, always leaves me feeling good. Thank you. I’ll be here next week ready to share a little coffee with you and the world.
Great channel Otis you bring on some great story tellers and American music has an awesome backstory going on!
Thanks for every single one Otis..!!! You da man ..!
And I think that sparrow was telling you it’s ok to sing…✌🏼❤️
Much love to you too Otis, thanks for the great stories! I wish you continued success 🙂
Love the Saturday coffee sessions Otis, feels like having coffee with a friend, you are the man.
Lunchtime here so I'm joining you with some bagel and eggs, with a nice cup of tea. With regards to your Podcast, I had fallen behind on those but when the pandemic happened, I swear I went and listened to every single past episode and to say many of them were an education for me is an understatement, especially the ones with the old bluegrass legends who played with Hank Williams, Bill Munroe and the like. Real, genuine folk whose stories perhaps would never had been heard like that before unless you had interviewed them. I hope you're super proud of those, because you should be. I wasn't aware of the pandora's box, anywhere we can listen to those? As for promoters being asked by newspapers for interviews, in all honesty, it was one of the reasons I gave up promoting, when I Lived in Brighton. You are exactly correct Otis. It turned into US (YOU) promoting their newspaper rather than anything else. In my experience, I never once had someone come to the show and say, i came because i read the interview in the newspaper. Not once! :-) Then small bloggers with zero followers would come along and ask for interviews or promising to review the show, then would ask for a guest list the length of my arm and promoting, for me at least, became more about fending these people off than it was trying to promote the show. Anyway, I loved the podcast and I love watching these UA-cam videos. All the best to you Otis. Martin.
Wow Otis. It's unimaginable that you could create a more appropriate, fascinating or just-about-as-near-perfect 100th Saturday chat edition than you have. The stuff I've learned!
Gonna watch it again now and thank you, btw, for your no B.S., straight-up, honest approach to what seems like everything. So glad I came across your work since the pandemic. Thank you. Have a great weekend all. We've got sun today, snow melting at plus 4 degrees Celsius (39 F) here in the North Atlantic. Spring is on the way.
My morning treated me fine, Otis! Your videos and interviews are always something I look forward to. Here’s to 100 more! 🎉
Otis you are just a great story teller with a great voice for telling them I'm not surprised Pandora singled you out for that gig. I love your podcast man you just do a great job. God bless !
You're a beautiful guy doing a beautiful thing. You are indispensable to me at this point. Much love to ya.
God gave you a great voice. God gave you a great heart. Congratulations on the 100! Remember when Waylon learned how to say no? We learned that from you. Keep on keeping on.
Love everything you've done, Otis. Keep it up. Love your story, man.
Thanks, Otis!
I look forward to watching/listening to your stuff. Down to earth, real, and interesting. Thanks!
Congratulations 🎊 🎉been here for all my friend!! I’m also through about 98% of the podcasts, I found them on apple podcast! Keep up the awesome work ✌️😎
Thank you, Brian!
Been with ya the whole time, Otis! Thanks for the stories! 🕊
Hey Otis, First of all... Thank You. You seem to be one of those light sources in this world we live in. Been enjoying a number of the cool interviews that you've put out there. Keep it rollin, Daddio!
Came for the “almost shook hands with Johnny Cash” and stayed for all the good stories, well told. Thanks Otis.
OMG ... The interview story is a nightmare..... We need tee shirts that have Otis Gibb DieHard on the front : D
A humble man places high value on meaningful things that benefit others. You have achieved this while doing what you love in your life's work. It don't get better than that. Thank you Otis.
Thank you Otis for giving me something to look forward to every Saturday. UA-cam's recommendations often miss the mark but I'm so glad it recommended your channel. I've discovered so much music through this channel that I wouldn't have listened to otherwise- thank you.
Otis, I'm sure I share thankfulness for that sparrow who helped get you started. Congrats and thank you.
It’s interesting you mentioned U Tube being a lifeline for you during COVID. Being isolated, watching U Tube was a lifeline for me. Folks like you, Leland Sklar, Casino Guitars,etc were my lifeline to the world. It really made it easier to survive all the negativity. It still does.
An Expatriated Hoosier
All apologies, but are you the Mike Ahern who used to report the news? My curiosity is getting the best of me. : )
thanx as always for the chats and the great interviews, you helped us get through the pandemic as well.Having respect for those you talk with and being true to that is priceless in a time of so much artifice, you got two friends in Portland Or who enjoy all you put out.
Mr. Gibbs. Your contributions are so very important and so valuable. Please keep it coming. I'm a relatively new subscriber here, and just now have signed up for your pandora podcasts. The respect you said you received is well-earned.
We love you, Otis. You are the real deal and we're privileged to tag along with you on your ramblings, musings, and whatever you choose to say. Because it's real and it's positive and it's interesting as hell. Thanks for all you do. ✌❤
Love the channel, Otis! Cheer's from Knoxville Tn!
Friends of mine where invited to be on a show to talk about their new album. The host dropped the question "So, what are your favorite war crimes?" They were dumbfounded.
Wow, that went quick. Must be the coffee. Thoroughly enjoyed the 100.
Congratulations on 100. Great story about the beginning! Somehow I found you and I love every episode. Keep on doing what you do, it's fantastic! Much love!
Otis, we are only a year apart in our age. I am 55. When I started learning guitar, in the late 70's, my first guitar teacher was Chester Ross here in Mountain View Arkansas. He had played the Opry a couple of times as a backup. You and I are cut from the same clothe I fear. As I grow older, I find myself reflecting on my younger years. When my parents were listening to Willie, Merle, Waylon, and Jackson Browne. As far as I have gotten away from my roots in my past years, I find myself relying on those same roots to ground me. I find so much comfort in the music I grew up listening to my parents and their friends play, dance, and party too. All of the Honky Tonks in Memphis TN, where I lived till the age of 9, having to sleep in the back of my parents truck while they danced the night away in those honky Tonks would be considered child abuse nowadays. But between that and my Mamas 45's, I would never have been exposed to Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, and the Carpenters like I was. It is all I want to listen to and play nowadays. They say getting older sucks, and in some ways it does, but being able to reflect on my youth is not depressing for me at all. Like I said earlier, it grounds me. Have a wonderful weekend Otis. Good day.
Fantastic milestone! Congrats. What was the worst interview session that you hosted? I imagine there is not one- you are too chill and your guests are too awesome for a bad one.
Congrats on #100 Saturday morning coffee chats! I have watched them all and enjoyed everyone of them! Glad to hear that you are going to keep doing them, have a great weekend.💯🏆
I appreciate what you do Otis!
Happy 100! Keep up the good work. Having been in local cover bands for decades, I really enjoy all the "behind the scenes" recounting. Plus you turned me on to people I didn't know about that had fascinating stories. I hope you continue.
Thank you so much for your content Otis!
I love and appreciate your authenticity and always look forward to your videos
Thank you, Otis. I truly appreciate you and what you do with your channel, and really your life, man. It’s an inspiration to me.
Happy 100 Otis! Don't know if I watched 100, but I've drank a lot of coffee with you on these Saturdays. I gotta go pee.
Otis, I've listened off and on since the pandemic, not having heard your music before. I have looked you up because of these videos, so there you go. You first grabbed my attention when I stumbled on a guest sharing a story about my favorite musician, which just proves your theory about the power of storytelling. Also, it's nice just to hear a pleasant voice being genuine and thoughtful, honest but kind, and interesting. I'm of an age where I'm learning this social media stuff like I just fell off a turnip truck, so I salute you diving in and making a go of what you do. I wish you continued success in your endeavors, good health and a peaceful spirit.
Thank you for doing these stories. Indeed, for me at least, the stories were lost because I was not anywhere in the right circles to hear them. So, you do save those lost stories and I appreciate that I know them also.
Thank ya kindly, Mike!
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Hey there, Otis. Love the podcast, so many great stories by so many great musicians (you included, of course). Respect, passion and honesty is what comes to mind when listening to it. And so much positive attitude (badly needed). Thanks, man! Great job. Greetings from Spain (any chance or touring round here?)
Mr. Gibbs, thank goodness you made the decisions you did. You have created a gem of a channel.
If ever you are in need of a topic to explore, I'd love to hear stories about learning to play guitar. Kenny Vaughn shared a few comments on the subject in one of your conversations with him, but I wish there was more.
Continued great success to you!
If I haven’t seen them all then pretty damn close and enjoyed every one always looking forward to the next one. Happy 100!