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Bubba's favorite music?
Posted: July 23, 2004 10:44 am
by desert parrot
Here's a weekend topic that has always fascinated me...
What's Bubba's favorite music? Or Band? Or Artist? Does he even have one favorite?
What kind of tunes does he listen to on the plane?
On his boat?
In the quiet of his home office?
In his I-pod when he's fishin' for Bonehead down island?
I'm guessin' it ain't Brittney....
Posted: July 23, 2004 11:00 am
by cartmill72
Well, we can confirm John Mayer, Norah Jones, Eminem and Al Green (possibly).
http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story?id=5936440
Posted: July 23, 2004 1:15 pm
by cmpete
I'd say there are quite a few Bob Marley tunes in his collection...
But what Cameron thinks of his middle name, I haven't got a clue!
Posted: July 23, 2004 2:13 pm
by Havaña Dreamer
He has stated that Little Feat is his favorite Rock band.
Posted: July 23, 2004 2:37 pm
by SuperTrooper
Obviously, Kenny Chesney.
Posted: July 23, 2004 2:37 pm
by mexcooker12
I can see him beign a beatles fan.
Posted: July 23, 2004 4:16 pm
by diamonddan
Havaña Dreamer wrote:He has stated that Little Feat is his favorite Rock band.
Juanita, my sweet chiquita!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: July 23, 2004 4:17 pm
by ph4ever
he talks about this several times in A Pirate Looks at 50. I know Marley is there but really can't remember the others. I'm pretty sure he also said he takes along symphony music as well.
Posted: July 23, 2004 4:41 pm
by chalksoperations
Just after the new 208 was bought, Jimmy and Ralph (from Air Margaritaville) brought it here to Chalks base in Miami. While Jimmy and Mike (Ramos) were doing some shopping in town, I was going over the avionics package and "toys" that the then 28 hour aircraft had on it (before I took him over to Hooters for lunch)
The on board XM system was pre-set to a a couple reggae channels, some New Orleans jazz, and some classics as well. Don't remember any country on there at all, at least not on the pre-sets. I do remember Ralph pointing out the Playboy channel on there too.
Nice airplane, still had that "new plane smell" to it too. I have pics of the interior somewhere....
Posted: July 23, 2004 8:58 pm
by flipflops
Here are a few of my guesses:
- Crosby, Stills, and Nash
Rolling Stones
Beatles
James Taylor
Elvis
Most of these are pretty obvious as he has done some of their tunes. I'd love to know if Jimmy was a big blues fan.
Posted: July 23, 2004 9:49 pm
by cartmill72
Has anyone mentioned Grateful Dead?
He's covered them twice. And, at two different shows I've heard him talk about going to see them in concert.
Posted: July 24, 2004 8:27 am
by Bob Roberts
These are just ones he said his kids have grown up on. I think he refers to liking John Mayer, but I find it hard to believe that Bubba would be listening to Eminem. I know he's got better taste than to listen to that trash.
Posted: July 24, 2004 8:29 am
by Bob Roberts
Here's a few I know.......
Bob Marley
James Taylor
Grateful Dead
Kenny Chesney
Toby Keith
Alan Jackson
George Strait
Elvis
Posted: July 24, 2004 8:39 am
by cartmill72
Bob Roberts wrote:
These are just ones he said his kids have grown up on. I think he refers to liking John Mayer, but I find it hard to believe that Bubba would be listening to Eminem. I know he's got better taste than to listen to that trash.
Well, I would suspect that if he's ever around his children, then he's probably listening, too. I know for a fact I carry songs on my iPod for my son.
And just because you think Eminem is trash doesn't mean everyone thinks it is. In fact, as unforunate as it is, his albums have outpaced Buffett's and many others in terms of sales and airplay. His last studio, non-soundtrack, effort sold 1.3 million copies in its first week.
I don't personally like all of Eminem's "music," but I do find some of it interesting. As a musician and a writer, I like to keep abreast of all music trends and see what's on the popular culture landscape. I'm betting Buffett and other artists probably do the same thing.
Posted: July 24, 2004 8:44 am
by CaptainP
cartmill72 wrote:
And just because you think Eminem is trash doesn't mean everyone thinks it is. In fact, as unforunate as it is, his albums have outpaced Buffett's and many others in terms of sales and airplay. His last studio, non-soundtrack, effort sold 1.3 million copies in its first week.
Because it's pop. Anything that gets labelled as "cool" will sell. Doesn't matter if it's trash or not, it will sell.
LTC is an example of that. Suddenly, Buffett is considered "Cool", because of the country stars he's recording with. Now he is having his most commercial success. Most people who have heard his music would agree that , while it is good, it isn't close to being his best work. Yet it sells more. Wny? He's "in" right now. It's "cool" to like Buffett. Just like it's "cool" to like Eminem. That's why they call it the pop charts. Pop is short for popular.
Posted: July 24, 2004 10:07 am
by flipflops
cartmill72 wrote:And just because you think Eminem is trash doesn't mean everyone thinks it is. In fact, as unforunate as it is, his albums have outpaced Buffett's and many others in terms of sales and airplay. His last studio, non-soundtrack, effort sold 1.3 million copies in its first week.
"Just because it's number 1, doesn't mean it's the best music out there"
- Huey Lewis' Dad
Common sense, but I think it has extra meaning since Huey Lewis was so successful.
Posted: July 26, 2004 6:59 pm
by Captain Joe
CSN&Y, James Taylor and Bob Marley
Posted: July 26, 2004 8:38 pm
by Wino you know
He stated as his career was starting that his main influences were Gordon Lightfoot, The Neville Brothers, and Joni Mitchell.
I've also heard him say in a recent TV interview that of all the songs HE'S recorded, "12 Volt Man" is his favorite.
Posted: July 27, 2004 5:53 am
by Bob Roberts
cartmill72 wrote:And just because you think Eminem is trash doesn't mean everyone thinks it is.
I don't personally like all of Eminem's "music," but I do find some of it interesting. As a musician and a writer, I like to keep abreast of all music trends and see what's on the popular culture landscape. I'm betting Buffett and other artists probably do the same thing.
There is nothing you can say to me that will convince me that Eminem is not filthy trash. I myself listen to all kinds of music (Opera, Classical, Pop, Rap, Rock, Romantic, Country, you name it.) I consider myself a more musically diverse person than anybody else I know. However, after hearing Eminem talk about beating, raping, and killing his wife and mother, the only thing I have to say for him is TRASH!!! I can't believe some of what he says is legal to sell. I KNOW that Buffett has more since than to respect this disgraceful excuse for music.
Posted: July 27, 2004 8:21 am
by aquaholic
"the only thing that got me thru it was a bottle of perrier and a jackson browne album"