Otis Gibbs -Ghosts Of Our Fathers (Official Video)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- This is from my album, Souvenirs Of A Misspent Youth. I just recently (May 2020) started uploading a lot of new stuff to this channel and I've been making an effort to visit the comment sections more often. All apologies for not doing so sooner, I was busy hanging out with my dog on the porch. I'm sure you know how it is. Please feel free to Subscribe, Comment and like and I'll do my best to be a good neighbor.
Thanks for giving a damn,
-Otis
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Otis, you are a talented and down to earth musician god bless you.
I really don't think there is a better singer song writer I've found in the last 15 years. He's a pretty good human being too.
completely agree
Agreed 👍
I wholeheartedly agree!
Yep man, there's an authenticity in every word and note that shines through and reaches the heart. Stumbled upon Otis as he was talking in a video about his first $250 Les Paul and went from there.
I can’t listen to this one without tears. How many children? How many families on both sides?
And now Ukrainian families and Russian children?
How many families are grieving from war after war, burying their children yesterday and today?
As a Gold Star Dad, I understand "How to carry on, when the hardest punch is thrown" - Incredible song.
I'm sorry for that punch my brother.
Otis. You are my latest discovery. Only took me 50 years. Grew up watching Townes, Jerry Jeff and Guy Clark in Houston coffee places and later in bars. Incredible music and well told stories about my folky heroes. Keep it up.
miss my dad rite now.
I'm sorry to say this is the first time today day I've heard of you and heard you sing and you are great where in the world have I been, and I love the stories you tell about great people in the music you have a new fan thanks
Indeed, I have been following his story channel for about three months. Was listen to one of Todd Snider's live shows posted here on Utube, When up Otis popped and title said something like "Todd Snider on mushrooms interview", well could not pass this up.
Otis came across as a genuine person so, I subbed. He refers to touring with other musicians so, it was a given he made music. Not till now have I heard anything he's recorded. This was a pretty heavy tune with powerful lyrics.
Not surprising considering how he comes across on his story channel. What's got me is "why" is this the first time I'm getting the chance to hear such a talented musician?
Another new fan here.
I felt that today 4/10/21 my dad has been gone now 9 years. A truck driving man and a Gypsy soul for 38 years keeping America 🇺🇸 up and running. Thanks for the tune.
Otis, u are one of the last sentries. Guarding the Gate. Holding it together for all of us lost Folkies looking for a toehold. Thank you.🛤️🎼💜
I've always been a sucker for a father song, This is one of the best!
check out Debris by the Faces if you don't know it
When I got the CD Souvenirs Of A Misspent Youth in 2014, the song that I was already aware of was Ghosts Of Our Fathers. It moved me then, it moves me still to this day when I play the disc and it moves me when I watch this video. I am 65 at the time of this posting, December 2020, and a Canadian not personally affected by war in the 60's and 70's. I get teared up with the images that Otis creates in my thoughts and in my heart with the underlying thread in this song...
This has to be one of the finest and most moving songs of 2014! Beautiful craftsmanship ... top job, Otis.
The house is bumping to some Otis on this chilly Sunday morning, just can't watch the news anymore
This guy is so good at writing I can’t find enough of his music
As a 'nam vet 'n' '65 H. S. Grad, saw two of my classmates on that Wall.
What a perfect heartfelt song.
There isn't an Otis Gibbs song I don't like but this and "Ain't Nothin Special" can bring me to my knees every time. Bravo sir
What a great, powerful and emotional song!! And the dog just looks like my fathers dog.....got me almost crying.
Otis Gibbs has got to be the real "most interesting man in the world", I recently discovered him on social media the on his podcast "Thanks For Giving a Damn", if you haven't subscribed to his podcast go do it now, it is amazing, he interviews the most amazing people in the music industry!! Thanks Otis, for keeping music alive
Thanks Otis keep the tunes coming God bless from your friends in Ohio
My my you got so much country in you you are great should be on the charts with all your songs.
Man Otis that chopper gives me chills that's the real deal thank you for sharing sir.
Thank you for all you give of yourself so beautifully.
Otis that song really touched me. You really hit the old harp strings and I had the old lump in the throat as memories sprang up and spilled out a portrait of the younger me and my own dear old dad. Thank you man; that's real song writing.
Sure am glad to have found your awesome stuff on here Otis. Really dig your writing, songs and stories! Thankee!
I know I'm gonna get dragged for this. I've listened to the stories for a while. Today is the first time I've listened to the music. Clearly, I have missed a whole lot. Otis is a hell of an artist!!!
My father died from Parkinson's disease five years ago he would have been 82 yesterday shortly before the dementia completely took over about a year before he died we were talking after dinner and he was having a rare lucid moment he looked me straight in the eye and said what's gonna happen to me I didnt know what to say to the man that taught me every damn thing I know I finally looked at him and I said you are going to die just like everyone else but the price you pay for living is dying and you are the most honorable person I ever met you will be missed I told him I wasnt going anywhere he looked at me and nodded I have thought a lot since then about what the proper response to a question like that was and I still dont know
Well, damn. Where have I been. Never heard of Gibbs before. Just listened to this and My Darker Side in the last few minutes. Why haven't I heard of this guy before. Amazing artist. Immediately captivated me and drew me in to both songs/stories. Powerful songs that speak to me. Thank you. I know you who you are now.
Otis, I love listening to your interviews & being turned on to other musicians telling stories of The Life but, this takes my admiration to a higher level. Every once in a while a song takes you on a trip that you didn't expect or even ask for, this is one of those rare moments.
I thank you
Hello Otis! I think your Hoosier National album is fantastic. Keep up the fine work!
Dear Mr. Gibbs. Hats off to you. I have enjoyed everything you have done on TH-cam , and was not aware of all your song writing. Great work. So you are a song writer, historian and journalist. I just really enjoy everything on your TH-cam channel. Carry on sir.
Otis , that song made me call my own dad , who god knows i dont know how he put up with all the foolishnes i went thru , i really luv that song , god bless you otis , utah johnny .
❤ it!
Really glad I found your music Otis. Speaks to me. I'm 61, trying to play music again.
So powerful and moving.
Happy Anniversary Otisand better half. Enjoy your day. Been watching your features for some time now. You are great. Take the day off. I give you my father's last words to me: "All we have is each other and today. Tomorrow, all bets are off. First thing I think of in the morning, and last thing at night. My wife has been tolerating me since 1980. Go have some pie and do whatever she wants to do with a smile on your face.
Goddamned good song Otis...may you never thirst...thanks for being real. That's what salts a good song.
damn!!! I am recently just discovering this guy! I'm thoroughly blown away!!!! Mr. otis gibbs, your music and storytelling is an inspiration in general but specifically to a singer/songwriter such as myself just starting to really give it a go! it would be an absolute honor and privilege to hang out with you one day just swapping stories and songs!
Otis I wish you and Amy all the peace and happiness your songs long for.
❤️❤️❤️ I can’t tell you how much I love that song! Thank you for it… 🙏🏼
The more I dig into your stories and music, the more I become a fan! Keep keeping on Otis!
Well done Otis !
Love the song! A couple of good looking pets you have
Wow... I just discovered this great man. Happy it finally happened. ... Tremendous.." Ghosts of my father's", gonna start playing/singing it, can't wait 😺 love your videos! Beautiful kitty!
That second-part is gorgeous.
love this one bookmarking to play on my lil ole community radio show one of these mondays 96..9 FM KMRD LP Madrid New Mexico....thanks Otis! and i lvoe ur meow miaus!
Great show in Indy last weekend and good to see you after so many years! Amy has such a lovely voice - it's awfully gracious of her to let you be the headliner. ; )
Thank YOU 💙 I LOVE You Otis 🤗
Thanks Otis another good Wednesday front porch happy hour story
Great song beautifully written. The newest release is one of those you just keep hitting the repeat. Each song is a home run. Thanks Otis
Wonderful, in every way. Thank you Otis.
Beautiful, beautiful song Otis! I love your music and your podcast. I hear your voice and it’s like I’m listening to an old friend.
Never knew Otis until Tony Polecastro's shout out about him. I love this song.
I don't mind admitting this song makes me cry. Thanks for it, Otis.
Great tune Otis
Dam Otis , you just ripped out a piece of my soul son .
Hey Otis! "Ghost of our Fathers" is a great song and the first song of yours I ever heard (on South Dakota Public Radio "On Record." I immediately downloaded it. Lately, I've seen alot of your videos. Appreciate your stories, attitude, good-natured down-to-earth wit, and general real coolness. You've live a good life. I'm out here in the sticks now, don't get around much anymore, but hope to see you sometime in Sioux Falls, Minneapolis or K.C where I'l bring some friends! Keep on truckin' and best wishes to ya.
What a song 🎵lots of emotion
Thanks for the fine music.
Love your music and message. Greetings from Portugal!
Not to be a creeper, but this makes me want to meet you. What a fantastic song and video!
Great song, like it
Absolutely Cut's to the Bone.
I have a feeling that this is a very personal song from Otis. Always the great storyteller.
Our favorite, Otis!
Really love this song Otis. Come back to it frequently. My Best, Dozier
Great song brother...
great song Otis
Great song , rediscovered you 10 years after seeing you play in Nottingham. Just got tickets for November.
So great
Excellent song, Otis, but now i cant find the tip jar. Sorry to hear about the tour getting blown out.
an absolutely great tune. I love it
One of your finest accomplishments Otis. I can't listen to this and not get a tear on my eye thinking about my late father!
I'm trying to figure out how it could be that I have not known the music of Otis Gibbs before now! How is this possible?
Good video, great song. I've been to the Viet Nam Memorial, eerie place. You can sense the ghosts, I'm their same age, like brothers.
Beyond brilliant!
Damn this is music, stumbled across you from a link I clicked for Joe's BBQ in KC best click ever. Keep up the work amazing, Sharing with my fellow Washingtonians now!
beautiful. 🙏
Dam Ottis that’s a straight grain Martin fiddle you got hold of. Sounds great. Good job
My god this just beautiful
Love his Dog
Beautiful song and video
Just requested off work for the 19th. See you in Nashville!!
Great song!
Don't know if you look at the comments on these older videos with that was a good tune and you're a good singer to just learn some about you keep up your videos and Keep On Truckin I appreciate your videos Tim Colorado Springs Colorado
this album is Otis' best yet! and you can pre-order it on his website!
WhAt a beautiful song. I just discovered you brother but in spreading the word.
This dude is full of love and righteous thoughts. 👍🏽
Wat a song very nice
Way cool! Simply beautiful
Superb. Right in the gut.
great song Otis!
Splendid!
Nice song Otis!
Another great track, Otis. Thanks for the postcards!
Really good.
great tune
Very nice !
Veryy nice good on yuo my frend
pure class
THE REAL DEAL
This one keeps popping up in my head over and over Otis. I’m pretty sure that’s a great thing if you’re a songwriter. Love the channel and the tunes bud