RIP Jimmy Buffett

[badly_knitted]

 

Another great one has left us far too soon. I found out this morning, but I'm still processing. Keep dreaming, Jimmy.

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[siberian_skys]

I love this song.

[badly_knitted]

Yes, I thought it was a fitting one for a tribute. Everyone else seemed to be talking about Margaritaville, Come Monday, a bunch of other great songs, but this one feels so personal.

[siberian_skys]

I love Margaritaville, probably like a lot of people it was their first Jimmy Buffett song back in the day, but I think your choice is a good one as a memorial.

[badly_knitted]

So do I, although I think the first one I heard was A Pirate Looks at 40.

The thing is, there are so many amazing Jimmy Buffett songs that no one ever mentions. I wanted to pick something that might be new to some people, and really, he could be so amazingly lyrical. Loads of fun songs, but also some really sensitive ones. I love things like Island, Incommunicado, I Heard I was in Town... So many others. I have 43 Jimmy Buffett CDs, and I don't have everything even now. He was a major talent, yet still so underrated by many.

[siberian_skys]

It still makes me laugh that Jimmy Buffett was one of the influences on getting Harrison Ford to get his ear pierced.

[badly_knitted]

He influenced a lot of different people in a lot of different ways =)

[siberian_skys]

:D

[cornerofmadness]

that is sad

[badly_knitted]

I'm still reeling, it was so unexpected. He's been one of my favourite artists since my mid-teens, so many great songs. Hurts my heart that he's gone.

[cornerofmadness]

no doubt