Sometime in the 70s I saw Bob on a terribly snowy winter night in downtown Cleveland on a Saturday night. A small group was there, Then a group of seniors in high school came in and went into a back room to party. Then one couple after another gravitated to the Gibson room and sat there listening. These kids had never heard of Bob Gibson. Toward the end, there was a discussion between the kids and Bob and they said that they wished that they had heard him before but really enjoyed his music. Bob was really touched saying that there is still a chance for the future of music in America.
It would be an honor to have Bob Gibson perform my songs. I hated that Phil Ochs found himself in a need to take his life. He was incredibly talented and certainly had the stones to speak his mind.
Bob was a truly great friend of Phils and wrote some fantastic songs with him To me at least I can see Bob's love and admiration for Phil come through on this performance. Thanks Bob, and Phil I miss you so much. You gave so much in your short life.
Brings back memories of seeing Bob perform many times at the Earl, Barbarossa, and his own club up on Clark between Broadway and Lawrence. Have everyone of his albums and play them often. Folk legend, music legend. He was instrumental in giving so many other performers their starts in the business. Miss you Bob. Miss you Phil.
Wow, the Barbarossa, not many people mentioning that place. Did you ever go to the 'No Exit Cafe"? I used to go see Bob Gibson, Bonnie Kolac, Anne and Jan Hills Burda, Buddy Mondaloc and so many others at those places. All gone now
@@standbyjeff Sorry for not responding sooner but I just saw your post. Had the chance to get up tp No Exit a couple of times. Good folk venue. The only place left these days in Chicago it appears is the Old Town School. We were members for years but now live in Portland so not aware of if there is any folk scene in Chicago thes3s days.
Bob Gibson was amazing. I opened for him once at Somebody Else's Troubles in Chcago. He spent the entire 2nd set talking and trying to get his 12 string guitar in tune. Digital tuners didn't exist in those days. For 50-55 minutes he just improvised. He was incredibly witty and the crowd was totally on board. When he finally got it in tune he strummed a C chord and walked off. The audience gave him a standing ovation and an encore. For his encore he came back on and strummed a G chord. He said, "Goodnight, thanks for coming." Most amazing performance I ever saw. RIP, Bob.
What a great song. I never realized how optimistic it is. I wish I had followed Mr. Gibson's career while he was alive...I missed it in the early sixties because I was too young, although my mother introduced me to the Chad Mitchell Trio, I missed it in the 70's while I was at Harpur College because he did not do the college circuit, I missed it in the eighties and into the early 90's when I shouldn't have. I confess that it was not until about 20 years ago that I even became aware of Mr. Gibson , his legacy, his great instrumentation, and persona. And I confess that I did not know he co-wrote"That's the Way It's Gonna BE"( my wife's and my most favorite expression) until just a few days ago, although I have known this song for, at least, 30 years. That's the Way It's gonna be!
Thanks for posting this. It's great to see Bob perform again. I first saw him perform at an antiwar protest in Chicago in the 60's. I have been a fan of Bob's ever since. Saw him perform many times at the Old Town and Barbarossa in Chicago and later at the club he owned on North Clark Street in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago.
You and I, Jeff, totally agree about Bob Gibson. And Anne Hills whom I did see- and love- in the 80's. Had no idea they played together, Bob Gibson is totally special to me. The BEST!!!
Joe and Eddie did a rousing rendition of That's the Way It's Gonna Be! Bob Gibson greatly influenced the way I played the 12-string back then in the 60's.
Bob Gibson with a moustache.. Rare. To be honest I can hardly recognize him. He wrote the music to "That's the Way It's Gonna Be" and helped Phil improve the lyrics. You can notice that the final lyrics that appeared in albums after 1965 are very different from what Phil sang for the Broadside magazine in 1963.
Thanks for this. It would be great if someone could upload the video of the entire concert. It aired only once on PBS (in the pre-VCR days) and was never commercially released. I made an audio tape off the air, but would love to see it again.
Bob's guitar is a Bozo Podunavac. He had three of them built. Be became friends with Bozo (Pronounced Bozho). Part of Bob's magic was in the instrument. Great technique. Similar to Leadbelly"s.
Sometime in the 70s I saw Bob on a terribly snowy winter night in downtown Cleveland on a Saturday night. A small group was there, Then a group of seniors in high school came in and went into a back room to party. Then one couple after another gravitated to the Gibson room and sat there listening. These kids had never heard of Bob Gibson. Toward the end, there was a discussion between the kids and Bob and they said that they wished that they had heard him before but really enjoyed his music. Bob was really touched saying that there is still a chance for the future of music in America.
Bob Gibson is the best live entertainer I've ever seen. Period.
It would be an honor to have Bob Gibson perform my songs. I hated that Phil Ochs found
himself in a need to take his life. He was incredibly talented and certainly had the stones
to speak his mind.
Bob was a truly great friend of Phils and wrote some fantastic songs with him To me at least I can see Bob's love and admiration for Phil come through on this performance. Thanks Bob, and Phil I miss you so much. You gave so much in your short life.
Brings back memories of seeing Bob perform many times at the Earl, Barbarossa, and his own club up on Clark between Broadway and Lawrence. Have everyone of his albums and play them often. Folk legend, music legend. He was instrumental in giving so many other performers their starts in the business. Miss you Bob. Miss you Phil.
Wow, the Barbarossa, not many people mentioning that place. Did you ever go to the 'No Exit Cafe"? I used to go see Bob Gibson, Bonnie Kolac, Anne and Jan Hills Burda, Buddy Mondaloc and so many others at those places. All gone now
@@standbyjeff Sorry for not responding sooner but I just saw your post. Had the chance to get up tp No Exit a couple of times. Good folk venue. The only place left these days in Chicago it appears is the Old Town School. We were members for years but now live in Portland so not aware of if there is any folk scene in Chicago thes3s days.
Bob Gibson was amazing. I opened for him once at Somebody Else's Troubles in Chcago. He spent the entire 2nd set talking and trying to get his 12 string guitar in tune. Digital tuners didn't exist in those days. For 50-55 minutes he just improvised. He was incredibly witty and the crowd was totally on board. When he finally got it in tune he strummed a C chord and walked off. The audience gave him a standing ovation and an encore. For his encore he came back on and strummed a G chord. He said, "Goodnight, thanks for coming." Most amazing performance I ever saw. RIP, Bob.
How I miss the days of Somebody Else's Troubles, Wise Fools Pub and, of course, The Earl of Old Town.
You brought back some really good memories.
Yes. He was amazing
I saw Gibson and Camp live at the old Gate of Horn in Chicago in 1961. I'll never forget how great they were.
So great to see Bob and hear him reminiscing about songwriting with Phil and then singing the song. Thanks for getting this to us!
That song transformed Gibson AS HE WAS SINGING IT! Me too. Simply amazing.
i met the great Bob Gibson, bought him a beer at the Earl, talked about Phil. What a memory! What a guy!
Thank you for posting this. Bob Gibson was awesome. Oaks and Gibson: two giants of folk music and humanity.
Ochs I mean!
What a great song. I never realized how optimistic it is. I wish I had followed Mr. Gibson's career while he was alive...I missed it in the early sixties because I was too young, although my mother introduced me to the Chad Mitchell Trio, I missed it in the 70's while I was at Harpur College because he did not do the college circuit, I missed it in the eighties and into the early 90's when I shouldn't have. I confess that it was not until about 20 years ago that I even became aware of Mr. Gibson , his legacy, his great instrumentation, and persona. And I confess that I did not know he co-wrote"That's the Way It's Gonna BE"( my wife's and my most favorite expression) until just a few days ago, although I have known this song for, at least, 30 years. That's the Way It's gonna be!
I'm thrilled you guys are enjoying the clip, thanks so much for the feedback!
I saw Bob Gibson in Philadelphia in 1977. Played a couple of Phil Ochs songs in his set. Also played some ragtime on his 12 string guitar!
Wow! Goosebump-inducing performance. I miss Phil and Bob.
Those were the days and the music that still carry me!
To my regret I first heard of Phil Ochs only a few years ago! A great guy!
John Guth on the lead guitar. He played on Bob's album Funky in the Country, and Tom Paxton's albums Up & Up, The Paxton Report. Thanks for sharing.
fabulous. great performance by the legendary Bob Gibson!
Bob Gibson: LEGENDARY!!!👍💯🎶
Thanks for posting this. It's great to see Bob perform again. I first saw him perform at an antiwar protest in Chicago in the 60's. I have been a fan of Bob's ever since. Saw him perform many times at the Old Town and Barbarossa in Chicago and later at the club he owned on North Clark Street in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago.
Thanks. As one of Gibson's biggest fans, I very much appreciate this post.
Thanks, always great to hear him again.
the best thing I've ever seen
Bob Gibson was the best. He and Anne Hills the 2 greatest unsung heroes in music history! 😺👍
You and I, Jeff, totally agree about Bob Gibson. And Anne Hills whom I did see- and love- in the 80's. Had no idea they played together, Bob Gibson is totally special to me. The BEST!!!
You are SO right!
Thanks, man. RIP, Phil Ochs, a great American.
Joe and Eddie did a rousing rendition of That's the Way It's Gonna Be!
Bob Gibson greatly influenced the way I played the 12-string back then in the 60's.
My pleasure you all, I'm thrilled your enjoying the clip.
Thanks for the clip. Very nostalgic. John Guth played a mean side guitar.
Fantastic, thanks for posting!
Bob Gibson with a moustache.. Rare. To be honest I can hardly recognize him. He wrote the music to "That's the Way It's Gonna Be" and helped Phil improve the lyrics. You can notice that the final lyrics that appeared in albums after 1965 are very different from what Phil sang for the Broadside magazine in 1963.
Thank you so much!
Wonderful!
Boot leg-John Guth's picking on those albums was amazing. Check out that version of Abilene for some great listening. Thanks for posting 40deuce80
Certainly. I also have a few Bob Gibson concerts and Tom Paxton concerts where he played lead.
thank you, thank you, thank you...
Great!
Thanks for this. It would be great if someone could upload the video of the entire concert. It aired only once on PBS (in the pre-VCR days) and was never commercially released. I made an audio tape off the air, but would love to see it again.
i was there at the concert--i often wish i could get ahold of a full video of it also
Bob's guitar is a Bozo Podunavac. He had three of them built. Be became friends with Bozo (Pronounced Bozho). Part of Bob's magic was in the instrument.
Great technique. Similar to Leadbelly"s.
excellent. i have a tribute to check it out. Tho i think someone is unhappy with some copywr. issue for some reason .
This is great! any more footage available?