Sailor, singer, musician, song writer, author, brought so much joy to so many people. We first heard one of his songs in 1997, in the bar at Sundance in Utah, and on the same USA visit we went to Margaritaville in Key West, and bought our first Jimmy Buffett CD ... a unique combination of Caribbean and country music.
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James William Buffett (December 25, 1946 – September 1, 2023) was an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and businessman. He was best known for his tropical rock music, which often portrays a lifestyle described as "island escapism".
Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffett recorded hit songs known as "The Big 8", which he played at every show: "Margaritaville" (1977), which is ranked 234th on the Recording Industry Association of America's list of "Songs of the Century", "Come Monday" (1974), "Fins" (1979), "Volcano" (1979), "A Pirate Looks at Forty" (1974), "Cheeseburger in Paradise" (1978), "Why Don't We Get Drunk" (1973), and "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes" (1977). His other popular songs include "Son of a Son of a Sailor" (1978), "One Particular Harbour" (1983), and "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" (2003).
Of the over 30 albums Buffett released, eight are certified gold and nine are certified platinum or multiplatinum. In total, Buffett sold over 20 million albums.
Buffett called his music "drunken Caribbean rock 'n' roll". In 1989, a music critic in The Washington Post described Buffett's music as a combination of "tropical languor with country funkiness into what some [have] called the Key West sound, or Gulf-and-western."
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Yellow March.
Can't go past Jimmy Buffett. His lyrics are always interesting. Son of a son of a sailor, just like my Dad.
The texture on this photo is straight from the CD cover. No processing, just cropped to exclude the bar code. This CD is from 2009.
We first heard Jimmy Buffett's music in 1997 on a trip to the US. Our itinerary included Key West where he has his Margaritaville restaurant on Duval Street. Since then we have added many of his CDs to our collection. His music is difficult to categorise, drawn from many different influences including the Caribbean, and Africa. He has quite a cult following of "parrotheads" and has performed at concerts all over the world. His lyrics are irreverent and philosophical. His music has been described as portraying an "island escapism" lifestyle.
Youtube video of "Son of a son of a sailor" 4.09 minutes
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24/31 March, 365 Colours.
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8/366 2020
Lyrics..extract "Don't chu-know"
Jimmy Buffett 1995 Barometer Soup
But if you asked me it's all been said and been done
We're just recycled history machines
Cavemen in faded blue jeans
It's the unanswered question in each one of us
Don't chu-know...
The more we learn the less we know...
Taken for the Sunday challenge - words
It's from the CD/ music
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Photo of CD cover. Jimmy Buffett has such interesting lyrics and beautiful music, a unique style.
26/31 Pale Blue March, 365 Days in Colour.
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This CD is from 2009.
We first heard Jimmy Buffett's music in 1997 on a trip to the US. Our itinerary included Key West where he has his Margaritaville restaurant on Duval Street. Since then we have added many of his CDs to our collection. His music is difficult to categorise, drawn from many different influences including the Caribbean, and Africa. He has quite a cult following of "parrotheads" and has performed at concerts all over the world. His lyrics are irreverent and philosophical. His music has been described as portraying an "island escapism" lifestyle.
23/30 Rust/Burnt orange November, 365 Colours.
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