Robot????

ParrotHead Elm · Post by **ParrotHead Elm** » February 2, 2007 1:34 pm

Too much time on my hands again today...

During the live shows when Buffett says "Take it away, Robot..." is he referring to Robert Greenridge?? Is 'Robot' his nickname...or is Jimmy saying 'Robert' in an island sort of way? I'm sure this must've been covered before at some point.

Also, what instrument is "the pans?" [It sounds like "pines," but I think that's just Bubba's accent.] Unless I'm mishearing that one too!!

chippewa · Post by **chippewa** » February 2, 2007 1:36 pm

"pans" are the steel drums.

Can't say I've ever heard "Robot".

Quiet and Shy · Post by **Quiet and Shy** » February 2, 2007 1:36 pm

I think it's an island-accent "Robert" (soft "R") from Jimmy. (Robert's from Trinidad).

And a common "nickname" for steel drums is "pans".

ParrotHead Elm · Post by **ParrotHead Elm** » February 2, 2007 2:20 pm

chippewa wrote:"pans" are the steel drums.

Can't say I've ever heard "Robot".

I figured the pans were the steel drums if he was talking to Mr. Greenridge. Listen to any of the live shows. "Robot," or whatever, comes out all the time. Swear I'm not crazy!!!

parrothead216 · Post by **parrothead216** » February 2, 2007 2:34 pm

I always thought that Jimmy and the band were using some sort or synthesizer! Thusly, Robotic music! Just my 2cents!

You know before the BIG MONEY was spent on the sets and the band!

ScarletB · Post by **ScarletB** » February 2, 2007 2:40 pm

I've heard it on one of the live versions of "Knees of my Heart" he says something like "Take us there Robot" and then the pan comes in.

parrotpartygod · Post by **parrotpartygod** » February 2, 2007 3:05 pm

parrothead216 wrote:I always thought that Jimmy and the band were using some sort or synthesizer! Thusly, Robotic music! Just my 2cents!

I always thought that Jimmy and the armed bandits were using some sort of sinthesizer! Thusly, Cincopated Pandemonium! Just my 2pesos!

"I drink because I know it's me against the moog" - Pancho Tequila

The Lost Manatee · Post by **The Lost Manatee** » February 2, 2007 4:39 pm

Robot = Robert
Pans = Steel Drums

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » February 2, 2007 6:50 pm

I always thought it was Rober with the T being silent.
(like the french Accent)

Kind of an Homage to His Island Heritage..

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » February 2, 2007 7:50 pm

ragtopW wrote:I always thought it was Rober with the T being silent.
(like the french Accent)

Kind of an Homage to His Island Heritage..

It may have started out as that, but now it's definitely being pronounced "Robot"