TheMaartian Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 RIP Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Ironically, I'll be camping on an island tonight that's only accessible by boat, so I will send a thought to Jimmy as I'm sitting by the edge of the river! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstrEd Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Have peace in "Margaritaville" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grem Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Have a good one Jimmy. You made ours a good one. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Here in South Florida, you have to play at least one Jimmy Buffett song per gig, it's the law. Drink it up This ones for you It's been a lovely cruise I'm sorry it's ended It's sad but it's true It's been a lovely cruise These moments were left with May you always remember These moments are shared by few There's wind in our hair And there's water in our shoes It's been a lovely cruise These moments we're left with May you always remember These moments are shared by few And those harbor lights Aw they're coming into view We bid our farewell much too soon So drink it up This one's for you It's been a lovely cruise And it has. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 The son of a son of a sailor is off to margaritaville for good. RIP Jimmy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Joad Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 (edited) ?? Edited September 3, 2023 by Old Joad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57Gregy Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Think I'll have a cheeseburger for lunch. RIP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 From a story I read a long time ago: Jimmy had a #8 hit with "Margaritaville" and went on writing more songs. Then he saw a bar called "Margaritaville" that was doing great business with that laid back, island atmosphere. Jimmy saw that as a gold mine, so he bought the trademark from the lounge, and started his empire. In the end, "Margaritaville", a moderate #8 hit has become the most valuable song in history with cruises, retirement communities, beer and all the other ventures Buffett launched with that song. Opportunity came knocking, and Buffett opened the door and invited it in. Notes ♫ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaartian Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 (edited) Jimmy Buffett concerts were events. I've attended hundreds of concerts, but Jimmy's vibe was different from the rest. We had a special way of starting a Buffett concert off. We'd start a week or two before the show, driving around the neighborhood, looking for an old sofa out on the curb. We'd put it in the bed of my friend's truck, along with a couple of coolers and a baggie or three, and get to the show way early. Stuck a Buffett tape in the player and started the party. When the concert was over, we'd push the old couch out into the parking lot and leave it there. ? I visited the Margaritaville grill in St. Bart's once, the one where he liked to drop in from time to time and grill burgers for customers, but didn't see him. That would have been fun. Edited September 4, 2023 by John Maar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 I played on the same stage as Jimmy Buffett. But it was about a month later. As they say, timing is everything, and we missed that one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 There is always a woman to blame. (It doesn't mean it's her fault though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) I'm familiar with that Mexican cutie where I have no clue how she got here! ? (Her name was Margarita as well!) Edited September 22, 2023 by craigb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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