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Hello everyone!! I agree that JB isn't a fantastic singer, but makes up for it as an entertainer. The truth is, Jimmy Buffett is the greatest songwriter ever to walk the face of the earth. Jimmy has poured alot of his life into the music we love and adore and I think that is what people like. Well,...

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I think when JB is performing a solo act he "sings" his songs more than what he does in the big show....I think in this type of music you don't have to have the greatest voice. I think the writing, the image and the love of the tropical lifestyle drives someone to this music. Guys like Ji...

True. But "better" covers a lot of territory. I'm not talking primarily about "mistakes" to be corrected with another take, like the odd out-of-tune note or phrase. I'll just say by way of clarification that Jimmy's *approach* to live singing sounds less musical, less "artis...

Your right about the vagaries of an older set of "pipes". Still, Jimmy's recent studio album performances are pleasing to my ear, as are they all. Also, his tour schedule is light to the point that it shouldn't be contributing to vocal strain. Jimmy sound a lot better to me in the studio, ...

Thanks for the warning. My asbestos suit has multiple layers of kevlar and ripstop nylon woven into the seat, so I should be okay.

I’m new here, but have been enjoying Jimmy’s music and writings since the 70’s. Jimmy is the ultimate “escape artist,” a fine songwriter, author, and a purveyor of fun par excellence. I own most of his recordings, including the recent ones, and they all get “heavy rotation,” especially in my car. Fo...