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Posted: October 17, 2000 6:46 am
by Guest
Posted By Parrothead Jim
Name the Buffett songs for each day of the week?

Sunday - "Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season", "Bob Roberts Society Band", "The Christian", "Creola", "No Plane on Sunday", "Fruitcakes", "Brand New Country Star", "West Nashville Grand Ballroom Gown", "Mac the Knife" (cover song)
Saturday - "Fruitcakes", "Livingston Saturday Night", "Another Saturday Night"(cover song)
Friday - "Coconut Telegraph", "Pascagoula Run", "Rag Top Day", "My Head Hurts,My Feet Stink, And I Don't Love Jesus", "Honey Do", "Ringling, Ringling"
Thursday - "My Head Hurts, My Feet Stink, And I Don't Love Jesus"
Wednesday - No songs mention Wednesday. oconut Telegraph" mentions hump day
Tuesday - "Come Monday", "Coconut Telegraph", "Abandoned on Tuesday", "Brown Eyed Girl" (Van Morrison cover song)
Monday - "Come Monday", "No Plane on Sunday"
(thanks to Neal Doan for providing the question)


What Buffett song mentions geckos, a red iguanna, and Godzilla?

Off to See the Lizard


What's the next line to "Some of us sailors call her home, She's big and she's strong and she's mighty, Some of us sailors call her our own ..."

Guess that's the reason why I treat her like a lady


Name the Buffett song that a wife cheats on her husband with some guy named Dan?
Who's The Blonde Stranger


Name the cover song by John Clegg that Jimmy did a cover of, and on what album was it on?

"Great Heart" from the album "Hot Water"


What was the first song Jimmy wrote when he arrived in Key West?

Tin Cup Chalice


It's Savannah Jane's birthday on June 1st. How old is she?

She turned 21 this year (born June 1st, 1979)


What two brands of beer did Jimmy sing a commercial for in the 80's?

Corona and Miller


How many Buffett albums include the words "Coral Reefer Band" on the front cover?
The answer is none


Name the song that mentions "Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been", and the author and book that it came from?
The line is in the song "Barefoot Children in the Rain", and came from Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn.


In what song does Jimmy say "And the Coral Reefers gathered around me and they said: We want a raise or we're going to quit. And that's when I woke up".
Everybody's Got a Cousin in Miami


"Lage Nom Ai" was inspired by what author?
The author Jim Harrison in the book "Legends of the Fall"


On the live version of "God's Own Drunk" on "You Had to be There" where did he steal his sunglasses before the bear got to them?

Eckerd's (thanks to Francis Novoa for the trivia question)


What was Jimmy's first album to go Gold?
Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes on June 20th, 1977


What album was the song "Love & Luck" written for but did not make the final cut?
Hot Water


1. Name the Buffett song that mentions Oscar Wilde?
2. What's the name of the hotel that Oscar Wilde died in?
3. What did he die from?
4. What did he go to prison for?

Ann F Haughney was the first person to provide the answers:
1. The Buffett song which mentions Oscar Wilde is "Quietly Making Noise".
2. He died in the Hotel d'Alsace on November 30, 1900.
3. Wilde died of cerebral meningitis, but it started as an ear infection.
4. He was imprisoned after being convicted of a homosexual affair with Lord Alfred Douglas in "Reading Gaol" (Jail).

For more information stop by the Oscar Wilde Homepage and the Oscar Wilde Chronology


What was the nickname for Sarah Delaney when she was born?
The "Pud"


What nickname did Jimmy give for Savannah Jane when she was born?
The "Noop" - from the liner notes of Coconut Telegraph


What "Blues Brother" band member is on the album "Hot Water"?
Donald "Duck" Dunn
(thanks to Keith for submitting the question)


Name the artist and the title of the song that includes the lyrics: big orange ball sinking in the water, toes in the sand could get much hotter, little umbrella shaped Margaritas, coconut oil tan, and senioritas, oh now I know how Jimmy Buffett feels?
Kenny Chesney - "How Forever Feels"


How many of the eight Buffett songs that mention "Paris" can you name?
1. Trying To Reason With Hurricane Season
In a week I'll be in [color=ff0000]•••[/color] Paris

2. He Went To Paris
He went to Paris lookin' for answers

3. Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
I think about Paris when I'm high

4. Intro-The Legend Of Norman Paperman/Kinja
Who wore Paris fashions

5. Last Mango in Paris
I ate the last mango in Paris

6. Quietly Making Noise
In that crazy Paris scene

7. Distantly In Love
Tried to phone from Paris thinking things could be arranged

8. I Wish Lunch Could Last Forever
Cafe au lait beneath the Paris moon


What two Buffett songs mention the phrase "urge to merge"?
Smart Woman (in a Real Short Skit) and
Bank of Bad Habits


In the book "Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea" that Jimmy is reading in the video portion of the Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays CD, it mentions a barquentine. Which Buffett song also mentions barquentines?

The Captain and the Kid
We'd go sailing back on Barquentines we'd talk of things he did
Tomorrow just a day away for the Captain and the kid
(thanks to Pam Miller for submitting the question)


What song does Jimmy talk about the famous 'Cafe Du Monde' in New Orleans?

The Wino and I Know
"Coffee is strong at the Cafe Du Monde
Donuts are too hot to touch
Just like a fool, when those sweet goodies cool
I eat 'til I eat way too much ".
(thanks to Jake for submitting the question)


Name five Buffett songs which make Star Trek allusions?
Fruitcakes: "Captain's log, stardate two thousand and something"
When Salome Plays the Drums: "Phasers on stun.."
Boat Drinks: "Can you beam me somewhere Mr Scott?"
Cliches: "He's always tuned into Star Trek..."
Beach House on the Moon: "Cameron's getting logical, a Vulcan in disguise"
(thanks to Mike Wood and Randy Browne)


Besides in the song "Come Monday", what other song has the phrase "come Monday"?
No Plane on Sunday


Name four Buffett songs that mention either taxes, tax dollars, or tax man?
Name two cover songs that Jimmy does that mention taxes or tax man?

Taxes - "Somewhere Over China" and Domicile
Tax Dollars - "Fruitcakes"
Tax Man - "Carnival World"

Cover songs:
Taxes - "Treetop Flyer"
Tax Man - "Sunny Afternoon"


Name the song that mentions Andy Devine?
Pencil Thin Mustache


What is the name of the hotel that Jimmy had a part-time ownership in and where was it located?
Antour du Rocher in St. Bart's