Page 1 of 2

Sell me on Jack Johnson

Posted: May 16, 2005 9:16 am
by stlrman
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

Re: Sell me on Jack Johnson

Posted: May 16, 2005 9:30 am
by Jahfin
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.

Posted: May 16, 2005 4:37 pm
by PA PAR8 HED
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.

Posted: May 16, 2005 5:17 pm
by msu#1
banana pancakes
Flake
Mudfootball
Bubbletoes
Taylor
News is a awesome song

Posted: May 16, 2005 5:40 pm
by job41475
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!

Posted: May 16, 2005 7:28 pm
by tdparrothead
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.

Posted: May 17, 2005 10:28 am
by Pencil Thin (inactive)
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 8)

Posted: May 17, 2005 1:47 pm
by stlrman
I appreciate everybody's help. thanks.

stlrman

Posted: May 18, 2005 1:12 pm
by valeriefriend
Banana Pancakes and Taylor are two of my favorite songs. I just enjoying listening to his music, it is mellow and very relaxing.

Posted: May 18, 2005 4:27 pm
by MelliJellyBean
Staple it Together
Banana Pancakes
Flake
Taylor

I love the new album!

Posted: May 19, 2005 5:22 pm
by TikiTom
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

Re: Sell me on Jack Johnson

Posted: May 19, 2005 5:26 pm
by cowboyjunkie
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.

Posted: May 19, 2005 10:00 pm
by landshark04
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 8)

Posted: May 20, 2005 12:00 am
by sonofabeach
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.

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

Posted: May 26, 2005 11:53 pm
by boatdrinker
Bye

Posted: May 26, 2005 11:57 pm
by springparrot
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....

Posted: May 27, 2005 5:37 am
by island_hopper
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.

Posted: May 29, 2005 7:50 pm
by ragtopW
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 :-? :-?

Posted: May 29, 2005 8:12 pm
by island_hopper
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.............. 8) :wench: :P

Posted: May 29, 2005 8:33 pm
by ragtopW
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.............. 8) :wench: :P
Hey I'll sing for you!!!!!