When Jimmy Buffett Became One of America's Finest Songwriters: Let's Listen to 'A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean' Which Is Celebrating a 50th Birthday
When Jimmy Buffett Became One of America's Finest Songwriters: Let's Listen to 'A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean' Which Is Celebrating a 50th Birthday
He just hasn't been the same since he shaved that mustache. ;)
I've never been a big Buffett fan other than the obvious "Margaritaville" and "Cheeseburger in Paradise." That said, it doesn't mean he hasn't influenced me. The most popular song I've ever written and recorded ("Mexico") is often compared to Jimmy Buffett.
I am going to give "A White Sportcoat and a Pink Crustacean" a shot!
Reading that you have a song called "Mexico" that could be compared to Buffett, I had to make sure I wasn't talking to James Taylor! Maybe listening to this old classic will make you hear Mr. Margaritaville in a different light. Thanks for reading!
That's a great point, Kiley! For the record, the original title of my song was supposed to be "Down In Mexico" but my bandmate and co-producer inexplicably left off the first 2 words when the album went "to print."
I find it interesting that I read your music reviews to understand the number of times you ended up in the principal's office... :) In grade school when you ended up in the principal's office, afterwards I made you clean out the garage. Lesson learned - you never told me again about your future visits.
Jun 12, 2023·edited Jun 12, 2023Liked by Kiley Larsen
Thanks for the kind words and signal boost!
I mentioned it in our earlier discussion, but there is something vaguely escapist about Buffet songs that hits deep--I'm specifically talking about the same run of records that ends with Volcano.
It goes much further than simply wanting to chase the sun. I'm sure there are people that like the newer stuff--and that's fine--but it never really hit the same for me. The appeal of those early records is hard to articulate, and my guess is a lot of other people have tried, given up, and just settled for throwing a "Salt Life" sticker on the back of their SUV.
The escapist element could be why I assume every accountant's favorite musician is Jimmy Buffett, even if all of us are embracing that feeling these days.
Subarus do rule - I'm on my third one that keeps rolling down the road!
He just hasn't been the same since he shaved that mustache. ;)
I've never been a big Buffett fan other than the obvious "Margaritaville" and "Cheeseburger in Paradise." That said, it doesn't mean he hasn't influenced me. The most popular song I've ever written and recorded ("Mexico") is often compared to Jimmy Buffett.
I am going to give "A White Sportcoat and a Pink Crustacean" a shot!
Reading that you have a song called "Mexico" that could be compared to Buffett, I had to make sure I wasn't talking to James Taylor! Maybe listening to this old classic will make you hear Mr. Margaritaville in a different light. Thanks for reading!
That's a great point, Kiley! For the record, the original title of my song was supposed to be "Down In Mexico" but my bandmate and co-producer inexplicably left off the first 2 words when the album went "to print."
Enjoying the album so far - great suggestion!
I find it interesting that I read your music reviews to understand the number of times you ended up in the principal's office... :) In grade school when you ended up in the principal's office, afterwards I made you clean out the garage. Lesson learned - you never told me again about your future visits.
I felt like this visit ended on a good note and things could lay low! 😆
Thanks for the kind words and signal boost!
I mentioned it in our earlier discussion, but there is something vaguely escapist about Buffet songs that hits deep--I'm specifically talking about the same run of records that ends with Volcano.
It goes much further than simply wanting to chase the sun. I'm sure there are people that like the newer stuff--and that's fine--but it never really hit the same for me. The appeal of those early records is hard to articulate, and my guess is a lot of other people have tried, given up, and just settled for throwing a "Salt Life" sticker on the back of their SUV.
P.S. Subarus rule.
The escapist element could be why I assume every accountant's favorite musician is Jimmy Buffett, even if all of us are embracing that feeling these days.
Subarus do rule - I'm on my third one that keeps rolling down the road!