Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffett
James William "Jimmy" Buffettis an American musician, songwriter, author, actor, and businessman. He is best known for his music, which often portrays an "island escapism" lifestyle. Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffett has recorded hit songs including "Margaritaville"and "Come Monday". He has a devoted base of fans known as "Parrotheads"...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth25 December 1946
CountryUnited States of America
album american-musician barometer hours key library literary song spend west written
Yes, Barometer was written in Key West and I did spend many hours at the library there. Every song on that album has a literary connection.
song pain swings
Life was just a tire swing. 'Jambalaya' was the only song I could sing. Blackberry pickin', eatin' fried chicken, And I never knew a thing about pain. Life was just a tire swing.
song reading years
Instinct taught me 20 years ago to pace a song or a concert performance. That translates into pacing a story, pleasing a reading audience.
song writing listeners
Songwriters write songs, but they really belong to the listener.
missing-you song today
There's something missing in the music industry today... and it's music. Songs you hear don't last, it's just product fed to you by the industry.
song writing self
Whether it's a letter, song lyrics, part of a novel, or instructions on how to fix a kitchen sink, it's writing. You keep your craft honed, you acquire the discipline to finish things. You turn into a self-taskmaster.
song monday writing
I've always been trying to write songs like Lightfoot. A song of mine like 'Come Monday' is a direct result of me trying to write a Gordon Lightfoot song.
call
It was a call to arms, and we responded.
dance words
Give me some words we can dance to,
circus coming great love town
I love a great show. This is a great show. This is the circus coming to town and it's great to see (Glenn) do that,
car incredible listened
I first listened to Sirius' incredible programming in my car and boat,
good life side takes time
It takes no more time to see the good side of life than it takes to see the bad.
fruitful jungle
It's a jungle out there kiddies. Have a very fruitful day.
cubs talking time
We had been talking to the Cubs for a long time about doing this,