Jane Buffett

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » June 12, 2005 4:16 pm

As with many high profile people, Jimmy manages to keep the family out of the press as much as possible. However, I wonder about Jane. Other than she hails from South Carolina and married Jimmy in 1977, I really know nothing about her.

Every once in a while you hear about her at a charity function..... but I was just curious about the woman who lives with our favorite Pirate.

Anyone have any info?

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » June 12, 2005 5:13 pm

WOW...71 views and no one knows anything about the Mrs.

Prthd119 · Post by **Prthd119** » June 12, 2005 6:03 pm

Nope...just rumors...and I don't want to repeat them....

Elrod · Post by **Elrod** » June 12, 2005 6:37 pm

I saw a picture of them together at one one of the awards shows last year, she's not bad lookin'.

She's gotten co-writing credit on some of the songs that JB has recorded.

Prthd119 wrote:Nope...just rumors...and I don't want to repeat them....

Yep. This is where I want to stop too.

Parrot Monkey · Post by **Parrot Monkey** » June 12, 2005 6:42 pm

Something so Feminine About A Mandolin and Kick it in Second Wind from Havana Daydreamin’ are the two she co-wrote.

There's also I picture of her and Jimmy “waltzing” inside the BBB&B PH Handbook.

Crazy Navy Flyer · Post by **Crazy Navy Flyer** » June 12, 2005 7:17 pm

I met her and have a pic of them on Euphoria II in St Thomas, late 70's, maybe '78.

Quiet and Shy · Post by **Quiet and Shy** » June 12, 2005 7:21 pm

Let's see what I can toss in here...there's some stuff in APLA50, Tales from Margaritavision, 60 minutes uncut.....here are some things that come to mind given these reasonably good sources:

Jimmy and Jane were introduced by Larry Groovy Gray (Jane's former college roommate) at a phone booth outside of The Chart Room bar in KW when she was on Spring Break.

Jimmy refers to Jane as his best friend and "soul mate". He's wowed how her versatility ranges from cooking up a peach cobbler for hungry sailors in rough seas to comfortably being the focus of conversation at a high-profile socialite event.

Jimmy says she's like Mr. Spock -- a very logical and smart thinker. He respects and values strong, intelligent women and considers Jane to be one.

Jane did some modeling and was an aspiring actress in the 70's (appeared in the "Come Monday" and "Who's the Blonde Stranger?" videos).

Jane left Jimmy in the early-80's when she tired of drugs and hard partying. They were separated for ~8 years before re-uniting in 1991(?). (Jimmy quote: "I got 8 years off for bad behavior.") They remained close friends during the separation.

Jane prefers to stay "behind the scenes".

Jane is ~5 years younger than Jimmy.

In her book, Marshall Chapman (also a Southerner) describes Jane as "impeccable".

She must also enjoy travel as she used to sail all over with Jimmy and has traveled much of the world with him (and their kids), as well.

My personal impressions...

It's been said that creative geniuses are "high maintenance" and I would suppose Jimmy at least somewhat falls into that category. As people are often products of their environment and relationships, Jane seems to masterfully and lovingly keep Jimmy and his almost boundless energy focused in positive and constructive ways without stiffling his creative spirit and "Schoolboy Heart". Like Jimmy, I'd bet Jane is very intelligent. Although we (fans) may not directly see or know much about Jane, their relationship has been a foundation for the Jimmy (whose music and performance) we've come to admire. Jane may well be -- at least partially -- the wizard behind the curtain.

balcony girls · Post by **balcony girls** » June 12, 2005 7:31 pm

here's my story . .

we went to M'Ville N/O after the Coastal Confessions 2004 . . .

Jimmy and " group " came in and were all sitting in the "Crow's Nest " . .

Jane and Jimmy were side by side . . .

and the thing I noticed most was Jane had her hand on Jimmy's leg the whole time . .it appeared they were on a first date . . Jane looking into Jimmy's eyes and Jimmy looking at his " first love " . .

it was precious . . .

Jimmy loves Jane . .. and the feeling is mutual . . it's obvious . .

sigh . .

tdparrothead · Post by **tdparrothead** » June 12, 2005 7:43 pm

Is that Jimmy with Jane in the gatefold of the SOASOAS album? It looks kinda like her. I'm not sure who any of the others are in that picture though.

Desdamona · Post by **Desdamona** » June 12, 2005 8:26 pm

Factoids (from JB's unauthorized biography by Steve Eng):

Sally Jane Slagsvol Buffett
>from Columbia, SC
>daughter of Thomas & Sally Slagsvol
>father was an insurance executive
>grandfater was an oil-company executive
>"several years" younger than Jimmy
>1969 grad of A C Flora HS (public)
>attended Univ S Carolina 1969-1971
>met Jimmy @ the Pier House Bar in KW
>Living & Dying in 3/4 Time (1974) was dedicated to her
>sailed the Antilles islands with Jimmy on the Euphoria
>described as "like Jimmy Buffett, blonde and slight, and not very tall"
>"Marriage didn't change anything at all. We got married because we
knew we wanted to have a baby."
>Married August 27, 1977 in Redstone, Colorado at the "Redstone
Castle" (built in 1900, now known as "Cleveholm Manor")
>honeymooned in Paris via a Concorde flight (Jimmy returned alone
to a midwest tour. "Miss Jane" stayed in Europe with a girlfriend.)
>"That's the stupidest song I ever heard." (stated on hearing
Cheeseburger in Paradise when Jimmy played it for her the first time)
>Savannah Jane born June 1, 1979
>Lived in Malibu, California with Savannah
>Distantly in Love written after Jimmy filed for divorce in 1988
>divorce petition withdrawn in 1989
>moved with Jimmy & Savannah to Nashville in 1991
>won (with Jimmy) the 1992 Williamson County Heritage Foundation
Architectural Award for restoration of their home "Old Town" built in
the 1840-50s
>Sarah Delaney born April 1, 1992
>"Old Town" sold to Kim Carnes in 1994
>Moved to West Palm Beach, Florida

[the book was released in 1996]

conched · Post by **conched** » June 12, 2005 8:33 pm

She treats her body like a temple...

He treats his like a tent.

from Fruitcakes video

She did a good job with the Fruitcakes Marching group during Fruitcakes video.

She likes grapes? From Come Monday video

Spinniker · Post by **Spinniker** » June 12, 2005 8:43 pm

"appeared in the "Come Monday" and "Who's the Blonde Stranger?" videos...

"Fruitcakes video.."

WTF????

Where are these videos ?????????

Desdamona · Post by **Desdamona** » June 12, 2005 9:12 pm

Spinniker wrote:"appeared in the "Come Monday" and "Who's the Blonde Stranger?" videos...

"Fruitcakes video.."

WTF????

Where are these videos ?????????

On "Tales from Margaritavision"... VHS on sale now at margaritaville.com!

Parrot Monkey · Post by **Parrot Monkey** » June 12, 2005 9:30 pm

tdparrothead wrote:Is that Jimmy with Jane in the gatefold of the SOASOAS album? It looks kinda like her. I'm not sure who any of the others are in that picture though.

Looks kinda like Beverly D’Angelo

Desdamona wrote:Distantly in Love written after Jimmy filed for divorce in 1988

So how do you come out with a song in 1983 (on OPH) about something that happened 5 years later? I know Jimmy is talented, but I didn’t know he had THAT much talent!

I think that book made a boo-boo.

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » June 12, 2005 9:46 pm

I knew you guys would come through.... She sounds like a very strong lady...and obviously very much in love. Good for them!

jimolliemom · Post by **jimolliemom** » June 12, 2005 10:46 pm

Des said it...I believe it...nuff' said.

Desdamona · Post by **Desdamona** » June 12, 2005 11:12 pm

Parrot Monkey wrote:
Desdamona wrote:Distantly in Love written after Jimmy filed for divorce in 1988
So do you come out with a song in 1983 (on OPH) about something that happened 5 years later? I know Jimmy is talented, but I didn’t know he had THAT much talent!

I think that book made a boo-boo.

Hey, why do you think I attributed it to the book?
And probably why Jimmy never "approved" that biography?
Mr. Eng is quite "encyclopedic"... mostly about the recording
industry. It gets to be a bit much after a while. But it was
informative, full of trivia, but who knows how much is correct?

Quiet and Shy · Post by **Quiet and Shy** » June 12, 2005 11:38 pm

Desdamona wrote:
Parrot Monkey wrote:
Desdamona wrote:Distantly in Love written after Jimmy filed for divorce in 1988
So do you come out with a song in 1983 (on OPH) about something that happened 5 years later? I know Jimmy is talented, but I didn’t know he had THAT much talent!

I think that book made a boo-boo.
Hey, why do you think I attributed it to the book?
And probably why Jimmy never "approved" that biography?
Mr. Eng is quite "encyclopedic"... mostly about the recording
industry. It gets to be a bit much after a while. But it was
informative, full of trivia, but who knows how much is correct?

That's also the first reference I've ever seen to a divorce filing.

Desdamona · Post by **Desdamona** » June 13, 2005 12:41 am

Quiet and Shy wrote:That's also the first reference I've ever seen to a divorce filing.

I assume you mean besides the Jimmy/Margie divorce... right?

Quiet and Shy · Post by **Quiet and Shy** » June 13, 2005 11:49 am

Desdamona wrote:
Quiet and Shy wrote:That's also the first reference I've ever seen to a divorce filing.
I assume you mean besides the Jimmy/Margie divorce... right?

Yep, just refering to Jimmy and Jane.

Also, I hadn't realized Jane was in the "Fruitcakes" video; I thought she had gone "behind the scenes" by then.