Meant to post this yesterday, but 40 years ago, on 12/3/74, JB released what I think is his best, "A1A". The whole album is great, but Side 2 (for those who remember albums), is the singular best summation of the man's work and legacy - it's just ridiculous how good it is, what a lineup of songs...
Side 2
"A Pirate Looks at Forty" (Jimmy Buffett) 3:57
"Migration" (Jimmy Buffett) 4:13
"Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season" (Jimmy Buffett) 4:21
"Nautical Wheelers" (Jimmy Buffett) 3:35
"Tin Cup Chalice" (Jimmy Buffett) 3:38
19+ minutes of greatness in 5 songs.
40 years ago
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Re: 40 years ago
Strong argument for sure!PeretHed66 wrote:Meant to post this yesterday, but 40 years ago, on 12/3/74, JB released what I think is his best, "A1A". The whole album is great, but Side 2 (for those who remember albums), is the singular best summation of the man's work and legacy - it's just ridiculous how good it is, what a lineup of songs...
Side 2
"A Pirate Looks at Forty" (Jimmy Buffett) 3:57
"Migration" (Jimmy Buffett) 4:13
"Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season" (Jimmy Buffett) 4:21
"Nautical Wheelers" (Jimmy Buffett) 3:35
"Tin Cup Chalice" (Jimmy Buffett) 3:38
19+ minutes of greatness in 5 songs.
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Re: 40 years ago
Def. a very strong argument there!
Though, white coat and living dying 3/4 are amazing pieces of work as well. There is not a bad track on either of those. I would also argue what came after A1A are also amazing albums. In my Parrothead opinion, it is clearly Jimmy's best work. I do enjoy his other records and sound as well but nothing beats JB in the 70's.
Livingston's gone to Texas? His best underrated song. That song is a gem.
Though, white coat and living dying 3/4 are amazing pieces of work as well. There is not a bad track on either of those. I would also argue what came after A1A are also amazing albums. In my Parrothead opinion, it is clearly Jimmy's best work. I do enjoy his other records and sound as well but nothing beats JB in the 70's.
Livingston's gone to Texas? His best underrated song. That song is a gem.
"Tragedies very often become comedies, and they better become comedies real fast or else you're in a lot of trouble..." - Jimmy, 1978.
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Re: 40 years ago
Agree wholeheartedly regarding JB in the '70's. This playlist I made a while ago "Early Days" is probably the #1 played on the iPod.FinsUp6835 wrote:Def. a very strong argument there!
Though, white coat and living dying 3/4 are amazing pieces of work as well. There is not a bad track on either of those. I would also argue what came after A1A are also amazing albums. In my Parrothead opinion, it is clearly Jimmy's best work. I do enjoy his other records and sound as well but nothing beats JB in the 70's.
Livingston's gone to Texas? His best underrated song. That song is a gem.
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The Great Filling Station Holdup
Pencil Thin Mustache
Life is Just a Tire Swing
A Mile High in Denver
Woman Going Crazy on Caroline Street
Grapefruit Juicy Fruit
I Have Found Me a Home
Havana Daydreamin'
Cuban Crime of Passion
My Head Hurts, My Feet Stink...
The Wino & I Now
There's Nothing Soft About Hard Times
Peanut Butter Conspiracy
Tin Cup Chalice
Come Monday
Migration
Livington's Gone to Texas
West Nashville Grand Ballroom Gown
High Cumberland Jubilee
Ringling, Ringling
Why Don't We Get Drunk
God's Own Drunk
Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season
Defying Gravity
Please Take Your Drunken 15 Year Old Girlfriend Home
A Pirate Looks at Forty
He Went to Paris
The Captain and the Kid
Death of an Upopular Poet
Nautical Wheelers
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Re: 40 years ago
those are some great tunes right there....PeretHed66 wrote:Meant to post this yesterday, but 40 years ago, on 12/3/74, JB released what I think is his best, "A1A". The whole album is great, but Side 2 (for those who remember albums), is the singular best summation of the man's work and legacy - it's just ridiculous how good it is, what a lineup of songs...
Side 2
"A Pirate Looks at Forty" (Jimmy Buffett) 3:57
"Migration" (Jimmy Buffett) 4:13
"Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season" (Jimmy Buffett) 4:21
"Nautical Wheelers" (Jimmy Buffett) 3:35
"Tin Cup Chalice" (Jimmy Buffett) 3:38
19+ minutes of greatness in 5 songs.
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Re: 40 years ago
I'm coming up on the 40th anniversary of my first JB tailgate in January. Time flies.
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Re: 40 years ago
Whoa.Crazy Navy Flyer wrote:I'm coming up on the 40th anniversary of my first JB tailgate in January. Time flies.
You only have two options - havin' fun or freakin' out...
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Maybe I'll make a new post and tell the story. First heard JB 40 years ago last January in the Keys, another good story.lime rickie wrote:Whoa.Crazy Navy Flyer wrote:I'm coming up on the 40th anniversary of my first JB tailgate in January. Time flies.
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dnw wrote:We want to hear your stories, Steve.
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Re: 40 years ago
Awesome.
Please let me know when so I can grab a beer and listen (or read in this case...)
Please let me know when so I can grab a beer and listen (or read in this case...)
"Tragedies very often become comedies, and they better become comedies real fast or else you're in a lot of trouble..." - Jimmy, 1978.