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JIMMY BUFFETT WITH CLINT BLACK, KENNY CHESNEY, ALAN JACKSON, TOBY KEITH & GEORGE STRAIT
Hey Good Lookin’
Producer(s): Michael Utley, Mac McAnally
Writer(s): H. Williams
Publisher(s): Sony/ATV Songs; Hiriam Music (BMI)
Genre: COUNTRY
Label/Catalog Number: RCA 82876-62271-2 (CD promo)
Source: Billboard Magazine
Originally Reviewed: June 05, 2004

This is an event record if there ever was one. Nearly every major male artist in country music joins Buffett on this remake of the Hank Williams classic. And they sound as if they are having a grand old time. The song is from Buffett’s upcoming country release, “License to Chill.” Producers Michael Utley and Mac McAnally tailor the track in such a way that it pays homage to the spirit of Williams’ lively original—while also sounding like a Buffett beach party where attendees have traded in their Stetsons for Hawaiian shirts. It’s the ultimate summer-fun song. Country enthusiasts who embraced Buffett and Jackson’s eight-week No. 1 smash “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” will repeat the process with “Hey Good Lookin’.” And they’ve got much to look forward to: Nine of the 16 tracks are duets.—DEP

CMT has a review of the Dallas Show: “It’s Five O’Clock in Dallas for Buffett, Strait, Jackson Texas Stadium Show Signals Summertime“

SPECIAL TO THE STAR-TELEGRAM/MIKE FUENTES
George Strait performs Saturday at Texas Stadium.

Concert draws crowd in grass skirts, starched shirts
By Shirley Jinkins
Star-Telegram Staff Writer

IRVING - George Strait best summed up Saturday’s cross-cultural, country-Caribbean concert at Texas Stadium.

“There’s a fine line between parrotheads and rednecks,” he observed before kicking off his sundown set, customary Strait-style, country-swing that was sandwiched between Alan Jackson’s straw-hat music and Jimmy Buffett’s island chic.

How true. On the extreme end of the spectrum were the parrotheads in their grass skirts, coconut shell bras (on guys and girls) and outrageous headgear. A few conservative men in pressed jeans and buttoned-up western shirts were among them, but most of the crowd wore a comfortable melange of Hawaiian shirts and flower leis right along with their jeans and cowboy hats.

Jackson’s opening set was as lighthearted as his Hawaiian shirt of palm trees and bucking broncs. It was time for Summertime Blues and Chattahoochie, augmented by a chorus line of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

George Strait, looking pretty relaxed, joined Jackson for their Designated Drinker duet, then later Jimmy Buffett really got the crowd going when he and Jackson sang the party anthem, It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.

Strait also had guests during his part of the show. Jackson emoted with him on Murder on Music Row and [color=red:ad3cdb60ef][b:ad3cdb60ef]Buffett joined in on the best-ever version of All My Exes Live In Texas.[/b:ad3cdb60ef][/color:ad3cdb60ef]
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen Strait so early in the concert rotation (he’s a born closer), but his newer material including Cowboys Like Us and Desperately, played just as well before dark.

Buffett came on alone with his guitar (”the original Coral Reefer band,” he laughed) after a couple of dancers twirled to The Banana Boat Song. The early part of his concert included Gypsies in the Palace and Changes in Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes, plus material from his upcoming album License To Chill.

Jackson and Buffett performed a great version of Guy Clark’s Boats To Build, a natural for Buffett’s island-inspired set list.

The entire evening was a rare treat, indeed — the chance to see old favorites break out of their well-crafted personas and mix it up a little bit with their complementary music.

CMT has [b:94d2a50374]some[/b:94d2a50374] coverage of the Texas show scheduled to air at 7:30pm on June 4….check out the site.

[url]http://www.cmt.com/shows/dyn//cmt_insider/81719/episode_about.jhtml[/url]

The hottest ticket in country music over Memorial Day Weekend is the super concert in Dallas, Texas, featuring legendary performers Jimmy Buffett, Alan Jackson and native Texan George Strait. Not only will we be there, we’ll give fans a front row seat and backstage pass to all the music and excitement. We’ll also catch up with the world’s most famous beach bum, Buffett, to talk about the show and all his recent award-winning success.

The track list for the new album is now available at Amazon.com

1. Hey Good Lookin’ (with Clint Black, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith and George Strait)
2. Boats To Build (with Alan Jackson)
3. License To Chill (with Kenny Chesney)
4. Coast Of Carolina
5. Piece Of Work (with Toby Keith)
6. Anything, Anytime, Anywhere
7. Trip Around The Sun (with Martina McBride)
8. Simply Complicated
9. Coastal Confessions
10. Sea Of Heartbreak (with George Strait)
11. Conky Tonkin’ (with Clint Black)
12. Playin’ The Loser Again (with Bill Withers)
13. Window On The World
14. Someone I Used To Love (with Nanci Griffith)
15. Scarlet Begonias
16. Back To The Island

The Second Annual Parrothead Party and Charity Auction to benefit the Alzheimer Resource Center will be held on Sunday June 13, 2004 from 3:00 to 7:00 at Kate O’Brien’s in downtown Orlando. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door and include food, live music from Chris Glover, Corona and Margaritaville Tequila specials and a spectacular live auction hosted by Barbra West from WFTV Channel 9. Auction items include Jimmy Buffett memorabilia, Tropical art and jewelry items, a hand painted Fender guitar autographed by Jimmy, trips to Venice Italy and western Ireland and the TRIPS TO SEE JIMMY BUFFETT AT NISSAN PAVILLION ON JULY 3RD with tickets provided by Margaritaville Tequila! Last year’s event was a blast it we expect this year’s party to be even bigger and better. Don’t miss it. Tickets are available at Kate O’Brien’s, Eastside Cigars in Oviedo, Mrs. Doolittle’s Pets in Apopka or by calling the Alzheimer Resource Center at 407-843-1910. You can also visit us online at www.AlzheimerResourceCenter.com. Don’t Miss It!

Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett have won single of the year and vocal event of the year for “Its Five O’Clock Somewhere” at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
http://www.acmcountry.com/2004_acm_nominees.htm

“Hey Good Lookin’” continues its climb after a strong debut last week on all the major charts. Buffett’s collaboration with Clint Black, Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith and George Strait moves from 31 to 23 on this week’s All About Country charts.
http://www.allaboutcountry.com/cfm/charts.cfm (free subscription may be required)

“All About Country’s Hot 40 Chart is a combination of national sales, airplay and reports from participating radio stations and video shows from around the country.”

Jimmy & crew make the exact same leap on Radio and Records’ country chart this week, moving to 23 with 1134 total plays. Its the week’s second most added song and is second in increased play.

“Hey Good Lookin’” jumped from 36 to 27 on this week’s Billboard Country chart.

The Columbus Dispatch has a review of Saturday’s show: Parrotheads find paradise at arena

Peter Mayer is graciously offering a free download of “Faith In Angels,” a song co-written with drummer, Roger Guth, and features background vocals by Coral Reeferette, Tina Gullickson; which appears on Peter’s new CD, “Musicbox.”

If you haven’t already ordered this CD, we encourage you to take advantage of this “gift of music” and also listen to sound clips from all the tracks at PeterMayer.com. We think you’ll agree this is a “must have” CD!

You can order this and all Little Flock merchandise at the online store at LittleFlockMusic.com, or by calling the toll-free number 877-548-3565.

The Star Tribune has a review of the Minneapolis show: “Jimmy Buffett serves up few surprises, plenty of warmth”
http://www.startribune.com/stories/1374/4788168.html

On www.margaritaville.com they have a “Licence to Chill” album cover on the page. Looks pretty good if it is.

Pre-order Jimmy Buffett’s new album “License to Chill” at Amazon.com