I've suddenly become a huge Jimmy Buffett fan

[The Walrus]

Now, a friend of mine has been roasting me like a pig the last two days for this and I expect nothing less of the fine folks here at GMD.DTF as well, but I gotta say, this has been a wonderful discovery for me. This week I've listened to his entire Boats, Beaches, Bars & Ballads compilation and it was fantastic (although the first two discs were much more lively than the back two). Tonight I listened to his 1999 live album Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays which was just a blast. And then I went straight into License to Chill and found what is (so far) my favorite Buffett song, Window on the World, which I played half a dozen times in a row.

I played them while walking outside this fine evening, 65º, shorts, trying to enjoy the fresh air, and I gotta tell you, it was one of the most fun music listening experiences I've had in some time. I realize this officially certifies me as a dad and I'm going to wake up tomorrow with a beer belly and back pain. I already have a penchant for punny humor, so I've already got a foot in the door. Next is cargo shorts and dad noises in my favorite chair.

Anyone else not ashamed to say they like Buffett? I have literally not heard a single song I dislike from this man.

[King Postwhore]

I just can't get into him. Not my cup of tea.

[The Walrus]

You mean cup of margarita.

[King Postwhore]

Nope. I'm an Irish Whiskey/Bourbon guy.

Hair on the chest. 

[SystematicThought]

I think he makes fun music. When you listen to Jimmy Buffet, you step into his world and life becomes very carefree. To me, JB makes great music to listen to when the sun is setting on a summer day and you're driving down the highway with the windows down and no one else is around.

Yes. I like Jimmy Buffett too

[TAC]

K-Lox, I love you man, but..

[The Walrus]

Y'know I saw you browsing this thread and I was about to say oh great, let's hear how many Buffett jokes Tim has! 

ST, yeah, that's exactly it. Carefree. The sun was setting as I was out walking and man it was just so relaxing, I loved it.

[TAC]

Y'know I saw you browsing this thread and I was about to say oh great, let's hear how many Buffett jokes Tim has! 

It's a virtual...….wait for it...….


















buffet!

[HOF]

Pretty sure I’ve only ever heard one Jimmy Buffet song.

[The Walrus]

Pretty sure I’ve only ever heard one Jimmy Buffet song.

I can't tell if you're making the same joke TAC is gonna make or not. 

[TAC]

Winger at the beach.

 

[Cool Chris]

I do not ever need to hear Margaritaville again in my life.

Otherwise, he has some cool songs, though I am not sure I could name more than 10. Come Monday and Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes are my faves.

[HOF]

Winger at the beach.

 

 The Reb Beach?

[TAC]

Winger at the beach.

 

 The Reb Beach?

[max_security]

This path leads to something like John Prine , same realm but a higher level.

[Anguyen92]

This path leads to something like John Prine , same realm but a higher level.

On that note, I might as well take the time to mention Zac Brown Band, who has done a song with Jimmy Buffett called Knee Deep (and yes, it is a friken island song that you can listen to while drinking margaritas in the sun.)  Probably the only country band I listened to and follow.

Knee Deep

They also covered John Prine's All the Best as well.

All The Best

[King Puppies and the Acid Guppies]

This thread title sounds like something you would find on Yahoo Answers.

"Help, I've suddenly become a huge Jimmy Buffett fan, what should I do?

[Stadler]

I think Buffet is the kind of artist that you either give the benefit of the doubt to, or not.   He's known for the dumb shit - Margaritaville, Fins, Why Don't We Get Drunk And Screw - but he's a phenomenal songwriter in his own right, and some of the deeper stuff is really insightful.  I'm partial to "Son Of A Son Of A Sailor" for various reasons.   

I also think that he's a lifestyle as much as music, in the way that a... Slayer is.   You don't go to a Buffet/Slayer show to hear intricate three part harmonies and syncopated contrapuntal percussion layers.  You go to have a couple beers and interact for four hours in a way you can't at work or, maybe, at home.   I've seen Buffet I think four times, and it was a BLAST every time, even if every single song didn't transcend me to a new astral plane. 

[New World Rushman]

I love him, but then again, I am a Dad, with a beer belly, and a bad back, and I wear cargo shorts and docksiders without socks in the summer, so take that into consideration.

Favorite track is "A Pirate Looks At 40"

[The Walrus]

I love him, but then again, I am a Dad, with a beer belly, and a bad back, and I wear cargo shorts and docksiders without socks in the summer, so take that into consideration.

Favorite track is "A Pirate Looks At 40"

Hahahaha. I crack jokes, but it's all in good fun. Just gimme 20 years and I'll join the dad club. 

Now I'm buying Buffett shirts. Suck it, prog metal

[Stadler]

We need either an actual photo, or a photoshop, of you with hair down to your ass, the Dave Grohl facial hair, a pair of devil horns...  and a Buffet shirt.   

[The Walrus]

We need either an actual photo, or a photoshop, of you with hair down to your ass, the Dave Grohl facial hair, a pair of devil horns...  and a Buffet shirt.   

As soon as my shirts arrive I will fulfill this request. An actual photo. One of my friends said he has 3 kids and isn't as much of a dad as I am now I'll even make a margarita just for the photo.

[Zook]

I only know Margaritaville, but I'm sure I'd probably recognize his other big hits. I've probably heard them a billion times just didnt know it was him.

[The Walrus]

The shirts have arrived.

I will post a photo that validates Stadler's request when I am off work. Roast me like a spit pig

[MoraWintersoul]

Suck it, prog metal

anyone need a new sig? I'm not changing mine but this needs to be immortalized somewhere.

[King Postwhore]

The shirts have arrived.

I will post a photo that validates Stadler's request when I am off work. Roast me like a spit pig

Do I have to do it on 2 threads?

[The Walrus]

IT'S A GOOD SHIRT!

Although I might have to wear it backwards in order to show off the art and beard 

[cramx3]

Can't say I'm a fan, but I appreciate his music.  it's chill stuff, no reason to hate it.  I think that my x's parents were huge fans was the most interesting thing about them 

[Architeuthis]

I'm not quite at Parrot Head level, but I do like Jimmy Buffett.  Songs like Volcano, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Pencil Thin Mustache, and Fins etc,  are a lot of fun to listen to and make you want to open a cold beer or a mixed drink.  Great music to have when on a small party barge on the lake during warm summer nights.
As someone mentioned above, Son of a Son of a Sailor is one of my favorite Buffett Songs. What's really cool about Jimmy Buffett, is that he created his own genre. He's not country, he's not rock, he's just Jimmy Buffett.. 🌴

[Nekov]

A photo was promised and it has not been delivered

[The Walrus]

I may have yoinked on my promise because I got lazy and did not want to wash and dry my hair for a photo because I am 50% diva. The good news is that I will take one later with the second shirt. The first shirt is as follows



I'm going to wear a Jimmy Buffett shirt every day of ProgPower USA next year. Or Britney Spears. Or both.

[Stadler]

Speaking of ProgPower, I was planning on going next year, but it turns out I have a dentist appointment.  Or a hernia operation.  Something.   

[The Walrus]

Speaking of ProgPower, I was planning on going next year, but it turns out I have a dentist appointment.  Or a hernia operation.  Something.   

Hah!

If you show up, first drinks are on me. Also you might get to see something special but your PMs are full. Again. 

[cramx3]

I'm going to wear a Jimmy Buffett shirt every day of ProgPower USA next year. Or Britney Spears. Or both.

  that'll get a lot of comments for sure

[The Walrus]

The grass skirts will be a nice touch. Thankfully I'll have at least one friend joining me