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In the 1990s, though, Buffett modified the lyrics to include references to using condoms and getting a designated driver if necessary. He was quoted as saying, "It's my way of saying this is the '90s and that I don't want any of the fans to get drunk and drive, and to remind them about using a condom.
James William Buffett (December 25, 1946 – September 1, 2023) was an American singer-songwriter. [10] He was known for his tropical rock sound and persona, [ 2 ] which often portrayed a lifestyle described as "island escapism" [ 11 ] and promoted enjoying life and following passions. [ 12 ]
"A Pirate Looks at Forty" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It was first released on his 1974 album A1A and "Presents to Send You" is the B-side of the single. Buffett wrote the song about Phillip Clark, at the Chart Room where Buffett first performed after his move to Key West, Florida. [3]
Jimmy Buffett circa 1975 in Key West, Fla. (Michael Ochs Archives) Jimmy Buffett, who died on Friday at age 76, was the rare singer-songwriter who was keenly aware of the songs that comprised his ...
Buffett was already working on a set of lyrics about the incident, to which Putnam told him, "That's a terrible idea for a song." A few days later, Buffett played a rough version of the song, then called "Wasted Away Again in Margaritaville," and Putnam and others at the studio realized it had potential as a hit.
To which Buffett adds "And some things never change. Hit it, boys!" Jimmy Buffett stated when he appeared on Jerry Jeff Walker's television show, that the song was based on true-life experience. When released as a single, the song was trimmed for radio, excluding the dialogue introduction and other corners of the song for pacing purposes.
The first three songs from Jimmy Buffett’s final studio album, “Equal Strain on All Parts” were released to streaming and download platforms like Amazon Music on Sept. 8, 2023.
Volcano (Jimmy Buffett song) W. Why Don't We Get Drunk This page was last edited on 2 February 2018, at 14:08 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons ...