RIP Jimmy Buffet

Love his music and was fortunate to go to several of his concerts and the Key West “Margaritaville restaurant when it first opened. 
Playing one of his CDs now and  will go get a cheeseburger later. 
RIP Jimmy. 

 
Jimmy Buffet was my very first concert in 1976. Little River Band opened for him. Great concert from what I remember.

RIP

 
I was asked to work a concert of his down in Irvine. Helping out a sister venue. I've worked a lot of concerts and have seen lots of crowds but to say the land sharks were different is a huge understatement. Beers being tossed to us as we walked through the parking lot, conga dancing, and all other kinds of dancing as the tailgaters were getting warmed up. Everyone was happy to be there, there was no rush, and the tailgating was just as enjoyable as the concert. As the concert started and played on, the crowd knew every word and seemed as big a part of the show as Jimmy Buffet was. Later on, I found out that the big jam bands like the Dead and Phish have these kinds of fans. I hadn't seen them anywhere else. 

 
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[SIZE=0.9375rem]It seems that so many wonderful people are leaving this world, and now Jimmy Buffett is one of them. I’ve known Jimmy for some time and found him to be one of the kindest and most generous people. [/SIZE]



[SIZE=0.9375rem]I remember once on holiday when I had forgotten to bring my guitar and was itching to play. He said he would get me one of his, but I said, ‘I’m left-handed’. So, Jimmy had his roadie restring one of his guitars which he loaned me for the duration of the holiday. He then followed this act of generosity by giving me my own beautiful left-handed guitar that had been made by one of his guitar-making pals. It’s a beautiful instrument, and every time I play it now it’ll remind me of what a great man Jimmy was. [/SIZE]



[SIZE=0.9375rem]He had a most amazing lust for life and a beautiful sense of humour. When we swapped tales about the past his were so exotic and lush and involved sailing trips and surfing and so many exciting stories that it was hard for me to keep up with him. [/SIZE]



[SIZE=0.9375rem]Right up to the last minute his eyes still twinkled with a humour that said, ‘I love this world and I’m going to enjoy every minute of it’. [/SIZE]



[SIZE=0.9375rem]So many of us will miss Jimmy and his tremendous personality. His love for us all, and for mankind as a whole. [/SIZE]



[SIZE=0.9375rem]Last, but not least, is his songwriting and vocal ability. If someone made an interesting remark he repeated it in his gorgeous Louisiana drawl and said, ‘That’s a good idea for a song’. Most times it didn’t take too long for that song to appear. I was very happy to have played on one of his latest songs called ‘My Gummy Just Kicked In’. We had a real fun session and he played me some of his new songs. One, in particular, I loved was the song, ‘Bubbles Up’. And I told him that not only was the song great but the vocal was probably the best I’ve heard him sing ever. He turned a diving phrase that is used to train people underwater into a metaphor for life when you’re confused and don’t know where you are just follow the bubbles - they’ll take you up to the surface and straighten you out right away. [/SIZE]



[SIZE=0.9375rem]So long, Jim. You are a very special man and friend and it was a great privilege to get to know you and love you. Bubbles up, my friend. [/SIZE]



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RIP Jimmy Buffet! Thank you sir for all those amazing fun Shows!!!!! I was at at least 30 of them over the years and the party NEVER got old!!!!

my favorite song of all time of ANY BAND is Southern Cross! To hear you sing it with Joe Walsh  in San Diego was the best ever!!!!!

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Never got to see the man in concert. Ate one of his hamburgers in Hawaii tho. Peace

 
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