Waylon Jennings' Final Recording Session?

[@otisgibbs]

Tim plays every Friday night at The 5 Spot in East Nashville. Be sure to stop by when you're in town, it's a true East Nashville experience.

[@joeurbanowski321]

I think a visit to Nashville should be on my bucket list… yesterday I put “Buy a small island in Nicaragua “ on my list.. so maybe I’ll stop in on my way..?

[@lanaj1107]

I live in Mesa, AZ, and visit Waylon's grave a few times a year when I'm planning on being near the cemetery. I stop and buy him some fresh flowers. It's always sad for me and I still get choked up when I'm there. 😥 Thank you for keeping his memory alive.

[@jimrichards1798]

Gotta love Waylon. Authentic character. Vaya Con Dios. Several years back, I had a lengthy conversation with an older gentleman in Lubbock concerning Waylon. He spoke of Waylon in his youth working as a D.J. Waylon once told the guy he was about to buy some tires for his car. Waylon pronounced the word as tars. Fairly common pronunciation in west Texas back in those days. The gentleman much later actually played a part in financing some of Waylon’s concerts. He really liked Waylon, said he had a great sense of humor. The fellow with whom I spoke was originally from Muleshoe, Texas, about 30 miles from Waylon’s hometown of Littlefield. He was also quite a character and he and Waylon had much in common. Only natural that they would get along. The world seems to be rapidly running out of characters like those two. We are all the lesser for their passing.

[@WindEnergy]

Yankees often pronounce it “Mue-lessa-hoe” not knowing there is even such a thing as a mule shoe.

[@jimrichards1798]

@@WindEnergy Interesting. I’m originally from a small town 25 miles from Muleshoe. Great area of the country. To this day, the kindest and most honorable people I know to exist.

[@pamartin]

Anything you have concerning Waylon is always appreciated! As with all your videos, keep 'em coming! Really enjoy your channel! It's the only one that I listen to the ads hoping you collect an extra nickel or two... Keep on trucking!

[@HippoOnABicycle]

I'd love to hear these recordings, it's wild that Waylon played with Ben Folds

[@oursoullessguide6361]

Was thinking that same! Wild shit

[@frankoshields6643]

How cool all your videos are Otis. Getting to her these stories you and all the people you have on is treasure to those of us that live through and love all the music. Thank you for letting us know where Tim plays. I'm in Chattanooga not been to trashville as I call it since all the perfect people took over. But I'm gonna plan a trip just to go set down and listen to Tim. Man how great it would have been to hang in a room with Waylon, who for me is in my top 5 favorite country guys. You have a one of, if not the best channel on here, the real deal with Otis Gibbs. Bleesing to you and your wife.

[@markfrazier9330]

Fascinating account of recording with Waylon on his last sessions!

[@legrizzle5780]

I saw Tim’s show in June. Fun time and can’t wait to visit again.

[@tinman00]

Thanks Otis. These videos are great. Much appreciated by an old man

[@charger19691]

I’ll always miss Waylon Jennings. I took it hard when he passed on. Maybe I’ll get to meet you one day on the other side Hoss. You were one cool cat.

[@oursoullessguide6361]

Same, Waylon Jennings is one of my music heroes!

[@shaungray8863]

Keep em coming Otis .Love these stories. Great work.

[@artemisXsidecross]

'The eyes are the window to the soul' William Shakespeare. Thank you both for today's episode.

[@countrywestern2272]

Thanks for posting this🔥

[@legrizzle5780]

I was hoping to see this again. Loved Waylon Jennings’ music and recently started listening to Tim Carroll. Such a fan of his. He is such a nice guy. Great interview. Lots is details to his story.

[@g2guns562]

Really enjoyed the refresh on Waylon Thank You for what you do

[@mitchmatthews6713]

Tim is a great guy! Glad you snagged him for a story. Stay safe, Otis!

[@garytrew2766]

Another great interview Otis, Tim is a cool guy and thanks for telling where he plays. I get up to Nashville on occasion. ✌️🤘👍🎸🥁🥃 Gary from Tennessee

[@brianmobley1720]

Great stuff Otis ✌️😎

[@justincoleman2740]

Great story!

[@theoloutlaw]

Waylon's last recordings were done with his pal bassist and steel guitarists, Robby Turner, which turned out to be the post death release 'Goin' Down Rockin' - The Last Recordings'.

[@geoffcline9593]

As far as I know, Waylon's last recording was "Well... All Right" on the album "The Crickets and Their Buddies." Greg Ladnayi (z"l) produced and engineered and the band was, of course JI Allison (drums), Joe B. Mauldin (z"l) bass, Sonny Curtis, guitar and Glenn D, Hardin, piano. It was a great project to be involved with. #legends

[@TheShoemakerb1]

I have that album. It's great!

[@michaelgregory2231]

Another great one, OG!

[@otisgibbs]

Thanks, Michael!

[@birdman1174]

Otis, you dig up the best good old stories, I missed so much when I lived Nashville in 76-78, met David Allen Coe, Mississippi Whiskers. Didn't get no story though.

[@halwright8081]

Waylon sure did have expressive eyes. You could clearly see the moods they expressed, whether performing or giving an interview. During interviews you could tell when he was relaxed and when he was more focused and intense. Sometimes during performances he'd give somebody on stage a look that would burn holes in wood, but on the other hand when he laughed at one of his own ad-libs or liked something he heard his whole expression would light up. Yeah, I've watched a lot of Waylon videos a lot of times. Oh, and one correction: Waylon was actually a "Brown Eyed Handsome Man". And Hank Jr.'s song is called "Eyes of Waylon". I read somewhere that when Hank showed Waylon the lyrics he was working on, Waylon's eyes teared up. Finally, I'd be curious if that was Waylon's last recording session. My understanding is that the last song he composed and recorded as a solo was "The Dream", but I don't know where that falls in chronologically. Anyway ... that's my two cents worth. Another cool video, Otis. Thank you, sir.

[@Jcozz]

Just for the record Waylon’s Wes were brown. Nice interview, thanks for the great content.

[@johnrosier1686]

This story reminds me of an album I have by Bob Wills. It was a session that he did just hours before his passing. I know there was another session that Waylon did that was released on CD that he recorded not long before his passing.

[@BST501]

❤

[@oscardelatorre]

hey tim its simon from nyc -hello!!!

[@Bigdaddylobo1]

A fun story, and those of you not familiar with Tim's stuff need to check it out. He's the real deal.

[@danieldennison6248]

Has a big fan of both Waylon and Willie I was really thrilled when their duets became hit after hit....then came the awards show and they were up for duet of the year! Yes! No! The two were beat out by Ricky Skaggs and his wife Sharon who had only one hit song together. Then they went on stage and all they could do was cry and thank Jesus! Never had any faith in awards shows after that.

[@flowerfarmerscott]

Loved everything about Waylon but I sure wish somebody would remaster all of the big hits without that phase shifter. It distracts from Waylon's great voice.

[@aaronjohnson4628]

Is he talking about Sonny Burgess from Texas?

[@otisgibbs]

Yes!

[@aaronjohnson4628]

@@otisgibbs my father was in his first band when they were both about 5 years old. I think he played with him a few times 40 or so years down the road. But they grew up together. Sonny is a damn good guy! I love all your stories. But my jaw dropped when I heard mention of Sonny.

[@aaronjohnson4628]

I love your stories! Keep it up! It was way longer than 40 years ago if I did the math right my dad and Sonny playing together in 1960.

[@darrylgoodwin7947]

Billy Lee Riley's gal is red hot. Your gal ain't doodley squat.