Waylon, Jimi Hendrix and Old Saint Nick

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[@artemisXsidecross]

@@LetArtsLive It is not the camera, but the knowledge of the camera operator. :)

[@otisgibbs]

According to the youtubes, people spent 19.8 million minutes watching my channel this year. That's over 37 years. Unbelievable! : )

[@tkreitler]

I think minutes was correct Otis. 60 minutes x 24 hours x 365 days x 37 years = 19,447,200. 19.8 million hours would be 2260 years. I hope your holiday is fantastic.

[@otisgibbs]

@@tkreitler Thank you, Trent! I'm gonna edit my comment so that it's correct. : )

[@good_king_guitarman1334]

Time well spent!

[@NormDPlume-mc5dh]

Been watching your KZbin channel since 1984.

[@thedave5748]

I hope they took time out for meals

[@spirit1965]

Enjoy every minute with you Otis. I consider it time well spent.

[@otisgibbs]

Thanks for being here, Scott! : )

[@jamesm5547]

Happy Holidays to you & Amy. 37 years worth of viewing ~an that's an amazing number. Thank you for all the terrific stories and personal chats over the past couple of Covid years. It's a nice place to come, listen and read the respectful (and often thoughtful) comments. I wonder what an Otis-Fest weekend would be like? Couple hundred (couple thousand?) Otis friendly, like minded people gathered for a weekend of Americana music, BBQ, art - perhaps a "wobbly pop" or two. Now that would be worth a road trip ! To everyone reading - wishing you a happy & safe holiday time! Cheers

[@otisgibbs]

Thanks for being here, James! : )

[@krum41]

I love the normalcy of good conversation especially on a Christmas morning thanks!

[@brucegwynn8509]

Thank you for talking about the people who are alone , are not the only ones , I appreciated that , hit home , and helped out , safe travels Otis

[@otisgibbs]

Much love to ya, Bruce! : )

[@washingtonbob49]

I feel like every minute I spent with you Otis is a small gift to my musical soul. I learn about my heros and see some great footage...and I believe we are somewhat kindred spirits. Thanks for your efforts and much love from this old singer/songwriter in the foothills of Mt. Rainier in Washington State.

[@kaythompson5712]

Christmas with my two Aussie dogs this year, coffee and chat with Otis...how lucky can one old woman get! Peace and thanks to you and yours 😌.

[@kennethbrown7411]

Wishing everyone who gives a damn Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone. Thanks Otis, keep up the good works,

[@cherokeefiddler]

I've enjoyed keeping company with you this year, Otis. Keep up the excellent videos. I hope everything works out for your European dates in Feb-Mar. Peace.

[@dannyrankins7002]

Thank you, Otis Gibbs, for addressing how lonely & depressed some of us get during the Holidays/ approach of winter. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.

[@artemisXsidecross]

I could not think of a better way to start this day with a visit from you and your remarks. Thank you for all the labor and love you have provided for us here.

[@davidarchibald3755]

Really appreciate your sharing here Otis. Blessings for you.

[@jamesdillman6811]

When you talk about big-name musical acts playing in small towns, Indiana Beach amusement park in Monticello, IN was a destination for the biggest acts in rock and roll during the 1960’s and early 1970’s. Everyone played there.including The Beach Boys, The Who, The Byrds, Janice Joplin, the Yardbirds and many, many more. It was a stop for many of the big names traveling from Chicago to Indianapolis (or vice versa) while on tour. You’re a little too young to remember, but I grew up in the 1960’s just north of Logansport and remember it very well. Your videos are always a respite from the daily grind, Otis. I enjoy them immensely. Enjoy the day.

[@flatpick51]

Hey Otis thanks again. Was wondering if there would be a Saturday morning diehard vid today. Been a diehard since these pleasantries started. Been a crazy last couple of years and being able to look forward to your videos has really helped me make my way through it. Glad there are folks like us around. Please continue being what you are. Much love to you and yours.

[@BobL56]

Happy holidays Otis. Keep doing what you’re doing , I enjoy every one of the videos especially the ones that mention Waylon. Thank you!

[@bobschmidt574]

Otis, things settled down this Christmas night and watched all of your recent Waylon videos. I have Waylon music playing, and playing loud. I’m a huge Waylon fan, always have been. I probably have one of the largest collection of his memorabilia than anyone. My office is decked out in Waylon poster, in highly decorative frames, guitars, Road Inc., stage cases, and some were his. Folks come to my office and are wow’d. I had seen Waylon in concert countless times, and never disappointed. His live shows, and those recorded in the 70s are even today pure raw music that can’t be duplicated. Thank you for your videos, very enjoyable! Bob

[@jswjanjan]

We just love you to bits Otis dear.☃️⚘🎉🎄🥂🇨🇦

[@DavidSingleyMusic]

I'm sure I played a gig or two in Greencastle when I lived in Indiana. I'm with you on old houses (as I sit in my office/studio in our 1921 two-story). Saint Paul's got a nice, small-town feel to it, even though the population sign says 285K. My wife tested positive today, I'm negative (so far). All our Christmas plans are off. It's nice and quiet. Much love right back to ya, Otis!

[@billtice5057]

Congratulations on the KZbin stat’s. That’s a good sign that people are hanging out in such a cool place! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to everyone!

[@billyweeksrealsmallclosetm8484]

Happy Holidays to you and Amy. Time well spent when I listen in. Thank you

[@mojo6778]

Otis, I hope you and Amy have a very enjoyable holiday season and get to spend some quality time together. This is a great channel and is full of quality content, never a waste of time and infact takes my mind off other worldly issues.

[@AlgonquinPrincess]

Merry Christmas my friend! Ha! I recognized East College before you even said it! My hometown! Thank you for posting today!

[@otisgibbs]

Merry Merry back at ya! : )

[@archstanton9638]

Hey Otis! I enjoy the minutes that I spend listening to you and your guests. Thanks

[@thesongwritersdropin2565]

Thanks again, Otis. You always lookout for those who may be less fortunate and those that don't have the so-called normal lifestyle that allows people to be somewhere or have loved ones this time of year. Love the Channel and keep up the good work. happy holidays Otis.

[@ayronsmama05]

Merry Christmas Otis. Love, HUGS & Blessings to you and Miss Amy!

[@otisgibbs]

Right back at ya! : )

[@halwright8081]

Yes, I spent a quiet but warm Christmas at home. I just wanted to thank you for giving us what we need, something positive on social media. And it's true, being a good moderator takes being a good listener. You let your guests speak their minds and memories, which is what we're here for. So, thank you for what you do and for being respectful toward the people who share their time and stories with us. Like so many others I especially like those Waylon stories. Take care, and God Bless.

[@budakon]

Thanks, Otis! Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays and most especially a happy and healthy 2022 to you and yours!

[@tomrector4843]

Glad I found your youtube site. I've enjoyed your program during the past year. Hope you have a great 2022, Happy New Year.

[@ganazby]

New here. Love this channel. And your relatable wisdom. It’s a tonic.

[@tinman00]

Thank you Otis. Merry merry Happy to you from Washington state

[@otisgibbs]

Right back at ya, Scotty!

[@brianbrino4310]

Thank you so much Otis for your wonderful performance of so many videos and hours you have been on the screen for us in the past year. I am wishing you the best for the coming year and also a very merry year end festivities! Cosmic Blessings to you and your family!

[@kevindonohue8918]

I'm giving myself an Otis Gibbs marathon for my birthday. Yea I got the shaft ..born on Christmas but it's all good. Time w family and Gibbs videos. Merry Christmas

[@FBDerringer]

Otis, I love overcast, rainy, inclement weather too! I love solitude, don’t like holidays and really love your music. My son is a musician in Nashville, he has weathered the storm like so many of you! God bless you, prosperity for the new year. Keep it up!

[@lisannhall6047]

Merry Christmas! Thoroughly enjoy your channel. Watch often. Any video discussing Waylon peaks my interest, but really like all your episodes. So cool to hear the first hand inside stories from those who lived it.

[@zendixie]

Otis you and your channel have become a sort of major part of my day. I look forward to hearing " Hello friends " at least once a day and so does my wife. I'm hitting that tip jar today and I hope others do as well. If your travels and/or tours ever bring you to the Carolinas let me know.

[@drumsleuth]

Happy Xmas Otis you are a Saturday morning ritual thanks for all you do. I hope you can do your gig in Denmark Peace & Love.Rick & Roz

[@jamesgraham9744]

Once again, thank you Otis, for your videos, which are interesting, refreshing, kind and positive during these ugly times.

[@CharlesEInman]

Long time fan of your music & just happened upon your channel. I'm hooked & have watched a couple dozen clips just this weekend. Our paths crossed a few times in the mid-90's when I worked the back room at Sports Live on Meridian Street. Moved back to Putnam County where I work for a local police department & my wife is employed at Depauw. I loved hearing stories of the artists who have played here over the years & of the speakers that have been a part of the Tim & Sharon Ubben lecture series. So many great memories... Thank you so much for the music & stories that you share.

[@chadhudson4500]

Otis, you're one of the coolest human beings I've ever encountered. Thank you for what you're doing...

[@jerrymullin2058]

You have expanded my musical world. Thanks for allowing into your world.

[@MrBsteve47]

Congratulations Otis! GOD bless you and yours!!!

[@farmerhatfield9684]

Much love back at you Otis from all of us, we really appreciate the time and knowledge of yourself and your friends that you have shared. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you, Amy, friends and all ye cats and yo dogs. Have a great day! My daughter and her husband flew in from Hawaii the other day, he is in the Army and stationed in Hawaii, tough gig. My daughter is with her in-laws and I will be spending day by myself since my wife's oldest daughter's first son (best buddy) will be with his mother today. Thanks again for all the great content. - Allen

[@michaellevesque8084]

THANK YOU, Otis, for your music, thoughts, interviews, openness. Love, love, love this channel.

[@ZoneOneRadio]

Great stuff Otis. I have learned a lot from you and your channel. Turned me on to music I would never have thought to listen to. Love the stories and interesting guests. Love ya!!

[@johnrosier1686]

Thanks for your channel and all the work that goes into it. Congrats on the viewership and I look forward to many more videos. Be safe and all the best in the New Year.

[@SusanBame]

As a mediator, or an interviewer, bingo: the stories come out when you let people talk, and you listen. Oftentimes people carry around stories and wisdom they arenʻt even aware are there, and itʻs not until they start talking, with someone actively listening, that they access the inner wisdom in a way they couldnʻt before they tapped into that. The best thing you as an active listener can do, whether as a mediator or interviewer or friend, is to listen to the story, get it all, and when they come to a stopping point (most people usually do arrive at a stopping point) then sum it up for them and ask if they have anything else to say. The moment of hearing-back what theyʻve expressed is a necessary part in the story. Maybe they said something they didnʻt mean to say (told a truth that was true but they donʻt want to be seen that way) and then they backtrack (and tell you YOU were wrong in the repeating!!); more often, though, the pause and the re-listening reminds them of something else to say. Then the listener keeps repeating the process. We have not been taught this by our growing up, our culture, our parenting, our schooling. What weʻve been taught is to barely tolerate the other person finishing their sentence, and then we jump in with OUR truth, or correct them, or cut them off, or tell them OUR story that was better than theirs. We miss so much that way, and it creates unnecessary conflicts.

[@LarryMaccc]

That is a cool story. I really enjoy them all. Thanks Otis.

[@dannattrass8269]

Otis, you are a refreshing breeze in the night wind. Thank you.

[@thomasminarchickjr.7355]

Merry Christmas to Amy & you Otis. Merry Christmas to the rest of you too. 2022 has to be better than 2021

[@catheryndenton1766]

Merry Christmas! Happy Chanukka ! Joyous Kwanzaa ! Festivus for the Rest of Us !!! XXXOO

[@stephennepa9737]

Love your videos and drinking my coffee. Hope you have a great weekend and an awesome new year. Cheers

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

Thank you, Otis 🙏 Merry Christmas to you and yours! Be good to you 🤍

[@andrewzacks]

The Otis Gibbs community is a reflection of Otis. You are a solid Midwestern soul! Thanks for what you do. Touching a lot of people.

[@otisgibbs]

Thank you, Andrew! It's just a neighborhood bar with a nice bunch of regulars. : )

[@Dan-pl5gq]

Thank you yet again Otis, always nuggets of information and pearls of wisdom. Keep tracking down these great musicians, we are all the better for it and yes, we are not alone.

[@ronshull2205]

I love a rainy day too Otis, just the sound of it and it makes it easy to just got to slip away in the thought,

[@samjamieson859]

I really enjoyed this. Thank you very much Mr. Gibbs. I appreciate you. Merry Merry.

[@elloco6332]

Love your interviews. Waylon was a treasure.

[@TheOldYellers]

Got my coffee and am enjoying the time. Thanks for your gifts throughout the year. It’s been great getting together and really getting to know you a wee bit with your show here. Thanks for your kind words you have given us. We appreciate it. Looking forward to hearing more and meeting up some day soon. Hopefully you can tour. I hope someday to be able again. Best to you and Amy. #169. Congratulations.

[@J.OKRoadrunner]

Great video Mr Gibbs! Can you even imagine seeing Jimi with The Isley Brothers ( Or anywhere!) at a basketball Gymnasium!?

[@okpainter9700]

Just the hubby, the FIL and me this year . May be the chillest christmas ever. I wish for the peace here at my house for you and yours . ❤️☮️🎶

[@kurt8263]

Merry Christmas, Otis!!! And everyone who reads this, God bless you today and praying for our 2022 to be a good one. Stay strong USA.

[@mikefannon6994]

My thoughts exactly! Stay safe and take care of one another all of our sisters and brothers, especially Otis!

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Thanks for all the great videos.

[@matermangros]

Merry Christmas Otis!... Sure enjoy your videos... but I don't feel 37years older 😜 Happy New Year, God bless and keep it up 👍

[@markukeley2924]

Merry Christmas, Otis and Amy! Cheers, and thanks for the great videos! :) MU

[@TheDoug1980]

Thank you Otis !! I’ve enjoyed listening to you this year,especially all The Waylon videos,keep it up brother !! Happy Holidays to ya !!

[@Waylon_Willie27]

Merry Christmas Otis man! Have you checked out the book country rock journals collection of essays starring Waylon by Conrad ? Definitely got some good stuff in there

[@rogerwilliams2629]

Merry Christmas to all. Always enjoy my coffee time with the Gibbs extended family. Looking forward to the coming year. Thanks, Otis!!

[@notthebannerboys]

There are lots of reasons to be down, but I find that if I focus on the actual moment I'm in that the moment is usually pretty good. Imagining all the bad stuff that "could" happen in the future - to us, to the world - is a horrible abuse of the imagination. We are each of us gifted with these amazing imaginations and to use it to imagine bad things is just so wrong. Many years ago I saw a real estate ad in the NY Times for a plantation estate in Hawaii and in my imagination I bought it. Every time I start to fall into thinking about what could go wrong I choose instead to go to my place in Kuai. In the past 10+ years I've added a guest house and a small recording studio. You're all welcome to drop by. Happy holidays.

[@charlieroth4207]

2022 will be a great year with you in it Otis as you are a positive person...I can't hit the tip jar every time but I did today, it was from my jar to yours. keep up the good work!

[@otisgibbs]

Thank ya kindly, Charlie! : )

[@jcmacmusic]

Thank you brother...

[@alwayscrazy1]

Yes, way more Waymore! ;)

[@Mike583]

I love your videos Otis,whether it's you or with others. I hope y'all have a great Christmas! Mike

[@davide.8176]

Heathen's Greetings and Happy Solstice!

[@otisgibbs]

Haha! Much love to ya, David! : )

[@robertclark4509]

looks cool were in Leesburg Florida, Merry Christmas

[@bertstadnyk6467]

Season's Greetings to you and the family . Looking forward to more video's in the new year !

[@bradhardisty1652]

I enjoyed the stories and locations this year, especially Kenny Vaughan.

[@RavenMadd9]

great stories man... have a blessed 2022

[@jamiemullins5877]

Morning Ottis! Wow, may have to visit Green Castle, very interesting place. Peace and love my brother

[@michaelgregory2231]

More great history, Otis! When I first saw the building behind you7, I thought you might be at Fisk in Nashville.

[@otisgibbs]

I can definitely see the similarities! : )

[@julesotis13]

peace and love and stuff and things the otis gibbs way i LOVE it!

[@Caperhere]

Merry Christmas, Otis and Amy.🕊🎄

[@trisburns958]

hey friend! you are so sweet man and so damn cool. I appreciate your words and keep it coming I'll always check in x Tris from Manchester, UK. I got to go to Nashville once, we interviewed Tammy Wynette...her last ever BBC interview...she was really ill...but I also got to see George do The Race Is On and Grand Tour for an Easter Seals charity gig...a high roller bought his bust top E string for a stupid amount of dollars!! Also got to play CBGB's once in 1986....punk, rock n roll and Jamaican and real country music are just a continuation of the same good vibe. Here's to 2022 buddy x

[@julesotis13]

awe it is a nice place to be brother Otis thank you..i work very hard to keep bleepholes out of my life.... and ya done made me tear up there...gracias amigo - SJR

[@chuckokelley2448]

Some kind of fun here in our little world 🌎 peace and love as always

[@jamind7680]

Driven past Greencastle so many times but never spent anytime at DePauw. Need to. Always think of Todd Snyder and Greencastle Blues when I hear about the town.

[@samdill36]

i saw jimmi in '67 in a fraternity basement playing into the night after his main gig with jimmy soul in the school chapel....he went by the name maurice...everybody knew he would be a star. it was at union college in schenectady, n.y.

[@mountaintyme2000]

I was born in Greencastle and lived the first three years of my life there. I know that building. You had to have brains to attend DePauw. You could walk to DePauw from our house on Seminary Street. I would absolutely consider going back there in my retirement years.

[@edwardkane4134]

Happy Holidays Otis and thanks for giving a dam ...

[@phillipmeza3459]

Happy Holidays Otis & Amy!

[@georgemajor9589]

Hope you have a happy, merry whatever Otis. I for one love watching your videos, whether they’re from Newcastle, England, or Greencastle, Indiana, as someone already commented, it is indeed time well spent. Much love to you and Amy, when are you two gonna do another music video by the way? Really enjoyed the one you put up a few months ago. Anyway, hope you make it to the Netherlands, and I’m definitely going to drop by and say hello to ya. Peace, love and happiness to you. Carpe Diem ❤️

[@homersreluctantodyssey2508]

congrats on your channel!! i heard before that everyday on YT over 70 years worth of content is downloaded, pretty crazy

[@purplereigninblood]

Thanks!

[@jlwhitecotten5947]

There's that Indiana boy in an Indiana town... Merry Christmas!

[@lanehowell605]

Thanks Otis, it's Nice and Refreshing, Life-Affirming that you take some time on this Christmas Day for some Honest Candor and engaging anecdotes ~☆~💜~☆~ Take Good Care My Friend/Harold Lane Howell (Philadelphia Ms.)

[@richardbond9481]

Thank you Otis wishing you and Amy all the best and hope to see you In the UK again in 2022 covid willing

[@otisgibbs]

Thank you, Richard! : )

[@julesotis13]

thanks for creating sharing being great...wish my lil tip could be more but thanks eternally and keep on keepin! - SJR

[@mikefannon6994]

Your story of the field house concert reminds me of an Atlanta bar back in the 70s called Hotlanta- a huge barn of a place with a bandstand at each end. When one band finished a set the band at the other end started. No big name acts but always great rock&roll! Cover charge of 50 cents.

[@toddflowers8052]

I saw POCO play there in 1980 while in college ...there was about 50 people in attendance.... great show

[@KeefsCattys]

There's a good reason folks have spent so many hours watching your videos Otis. Some channels have videos that you kind of dip in and out of , but I for one ,tend to watch your videos all the way through. Only found you this year and look forward to watching for years to come . Hope you come back to Scotland soon , I'd love to catch one of your shows .