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Death of an Unpopular Poet
Posted: August 12, 2005 12:10 pm
by col cairo
First time poster here, but a longtime Buffett fan (since soph year in high school - too many years ago).
Anyway, I just rediscovered how good "A White Sportscoat..." is. Finally replaced the worn out cassette with a cd.
Who is the poet in the song "Death of an Unpopular Poet".
Thanks.
Posted: August 12, 2005 12:21 pm
by The Boy Nobody Knew
He has said it wasn't any one particular person, but a lot of people who have influenced him. Richard Farina, Kenneth Patchen and Lord Buckley have been mentioned specifically.
Posted: August 12, 2005 12:23 pm
by nycparrothead
I asked the same question a little while ago and here's the info I got.
http://www.buffettnews.com/forum/viewto ... pular+poet
Thanks for the info
Posted: August 12, 2005 12:28 pm
by col cairo
nm
Posted: August 12, 2005 4:39 pm
by sailingagain
Welcome aboard, col cairo!!!!
Posted: August 12, 2005 4:59 pm
by col cairo
I have been lurking for a while, thought I would join the fun.
Posted: August 12, 2005 5:02 pm
by Tiki Bar
col cairo wrote:I have been lurking for a while, thought I would join the fun.
We're glad you did! Come on in, the water's fine!
And
Welcome to BuffettNews!! 
Posted: August 12, 2005 11:08 pm
by Snowparrot
I've always thought it fit Jack Kerouac pretty well... don't know about his dog's name, but he died sadly in Florida....
Posted: August 13, 2005 12:29 am
by GrannaC
col cairo wrote:I have been lurking for a while, thought I would join the fun.
I thought I saw someone in the shadows!! Welcome!
Posted: August 14, 2005 9:38 pm
by livingstonbob
I know it isn't but it would be fun if it were Richard Brautigan. Both he and Buffett hung out together in Livingston. Richard had a nice red barn up Pine Creek. Richard killed himself in 1984 in Salinas, CA I believe.
Bob
Originally from Livingston Sat. Night Montana