Sell me on Jack Johnson

stlrman · Post by **stlrman** » May 16, 2005 9:16 am

I'm hearing a lot about Jack Johnson and my friends that know I'm a parrothead are all trying to turn me on to him. I've listened to a few snippets of his tunes on itunes and don't really see the attraction. Maybe I'm listening to the wrong tunes. What are the best songs of his to listen to or get a true feel for his music? Any help? thanks.

stlrman

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » May 16, 2005 9:30 am

stlrman wrote:I'm hearing a lot about Jack Johnson and my friends that know I'm a parrothead are all trying to turn me on to him. I've listened to a few snippets of his tunes on itunes and don't really see the attraction. Maybe I'm listening to the wrong tunes. What are the best songs of his to listen to or get a true feel for his music? Any help? thanks.

stlrman

Sometimes we just don't like the same stuff as everyone else. I'm a big Buffett fan but nothing I've heard by Jack Johnson really clicks with me.

PA PAR8 HED · Post by **PA PAR8 HED** » May 16, 2005 4:37 pm

I wouldn't compare Jack to Jimmy. Two completely different styles.

However, Jack has a great sound - very laid back and mellow. His shows also have a kick back vibe that feels a little like a Buffett show...maybe a few years ago.

msu#1 · Post by **msu#1** » May 16, 2005 5:17 pm

banana pancakes
Flake
Mudfootball
Bubbletoes
Taylor
News is a awesome song

job41475 · Post by **job41475** » May 16, 2005 5:40 pm

As some were mentioned before my fave Jack songs are:

Mudfootball
Taylor
Drink the water
Wasting time
Inaudible Melodies
Fortunate fool
sexi plexi
and Times like these

Good stuff!

tdparrothead · Post by **tdparrothead** » May 16, 2005 7:28 pm

I like the entire albums when it comes to Jack Johnson, I don't really like or dislike any song more than the next, his music is just great to listen to on one of those mellow, laidback days.

Pencil Thin (inactive) · Post by **Pencil Thin (inactive)** » May 17, 2005 10:28 am

I just kind of discovered Jack myself. One of the girls here at work, hooked me up with a copy of the lastest CD, In Between Dreams.

Some of my favs off that album are:
Constellations
Good People
Banana Pancakes
Do You Remember

Definitely worth checking out

stlrman · Post by **stlrman** » May 17, 2005 1:47 pm

I appreciate everybody's help. thanks.

stlrman

valeriefriend · Post by **valeriefriend** » May 18, 2005 1:12 pm

Banana Pancakes and Taylor are two of my favorite songs. I just enjoying listening to his music, it is mellow and very relaxing.

MelliJellyBean · Post by **MelliJellyBean** » May 18, 2005 4:27 pm

Staple it Together
Banana Pancakes
Flake
Taylor

I love the new album!

TikiTom · Post by **TikiTom** » May 19, 2005 5:22 pm

A lot of these have been said before, but here's most of my favorites so far:

Taylor
Sitting Waiting Wishing
Rainbow
Horizon Has Been Defeated
Flake
Bubble Toes

cowboyjunkie · Post by **cowboyjunkie** » May 19, 2005 5:26 pm

Not sure a few songs will sell you on him. For me, he's the closest thing to the Jimmy Buffett music I love (i.e. earlier JB). All three albums are fabulous, all of his live shows are available for download, and the i-Tunes session is incredible. Grab some rum, plant your chair in the sand, fire up the i-Pod and relax. I like to alternate Jack and Jimmy songs on my playlist. Makes for a nice afternoon.

landshark04 · Post by **landshark04** » May 19, 2005 10:00 pm

every single album is great. i really dont have one song that i dont like. just give him more of a shot then a 30 second clip from i-tunes. trust me you wont be disapointed. like ive said many times before.....jack rules

sonofabeach · Post by **sonofabeach** » May 20, 2005 12:00 am

I downloaded a few of his songs in an honest effort to get into him but just could not.
Far too monotone for me but to each his own.

boatdrinker · Post by **boatdrinker** » May 26, 2005 11:53 pm

springparrot · Post by **springparrot** » May 26, 2005 11:57 pm

sonofabeach wrote:I downloaded a few of his songs in an honest effort to get into him but just could not.
Far too monotone for me but to each his own.

same goes here....

island_hopper · Post by **island_hopper** » May 27, 2005 5:37 am

I absolutely LOVE Jack.......though I do admit a lot of his stuff has dephinitely grown on me. He totally intrigues me.......

I love it all, but there's really something about Constellations.....good stuff.........

Can't wait to see him.

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » May 29, 2005 7:50 pm

island_hopper wrote:I absolutely LOVE Jack.......though I do admit a lot of his stuff has dephinitely grown on me. He totally intrigues me.......

I love it all, but there's really something about Constellations.....good stuff.........

Can't wait to see him.

So You are coming to Boise To see him???
I thought it was ME

island_hopper · Post by **island_hopper** » May 29, 2005 8:12 pm

ragtopW wrote:
island_hopper wrote:I absolutely LOVE Jack.......though I do admit a lot of his stuff has dephinitely grown on me. He totally intrigues me.......

I love it all, but there's really something about Constellations.....good stuff.........

Can't wait to see him.
So You are coming to Boise To see him???
I thought it was ME

Well.....I did choose Boise over Bend..............

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » May 29, 2005 8:33 pm

island_hopper wrote:
ragtopW wrote:
island_hopper wrote:I absolutely LOVE Jack.......though I do admit a lot of his stuff has dephinitely grown on me. He totally intrigues me.......

I love it all, but there's really something about Constellations.....good stuff.........

Can't wait to see him.
So You are coming to Boise To see him???
I thought it was ME
Well.....I did choose Boise over Bend..............

Hey I'll sing for you!!!!!

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I think you have to listen to each CD twice before it Clicks