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African Friend
Posted: July 20, 2018 9:32 am
by tikitodd
Does anyone know the inspiration Jimmy had to write this song? Was it based off of one of his personal experiences? I have been listening to Buffett for 30 years. I love the fact he has so many songs that every so often you can discover or re-discover a song. African Friend is one of these songs. I have been playing it over and over the past two days.
Thanks for any information behind this song you can provide.
Re: African Friend
Posted: July 20, 2018 9:58 am
by SharkysMV1
According to some of the intros to the song on live takes, Jimmy says it’s half-true, based on a night out in Haiti. He doesn’t say which parts are true and which parts are fiction, though. This is also mentioned in the recent book by Ryan White.
It really is a gem of a song!
Re: African Friend
Posted: July 20, 2018 5:24 pm
by tikitodd
Thanks for the info!
Re: African Friend
Posted: July 21, 2018 9:10 am
by baybound
Interesting to me you mention this song...Ive been listening to JB since early 70's, and when SOS album came out I always skipped this song. Something about the intro I just didn't care for. But for some reason a few years ago I rediscovered it and it has since become one of my favorites. I think its a beautiful song, great imagery. Glad you brought it up.
Re: African Friend
Posted: July 21, 2018 2:33 pm
by WVParrothead
Worst part is Jimmy & Mac rehearsed it before this tour started(being that it's on Son Of A Son..) so I had high hopes of hearing it this summer, especially as a possible closer, but nothing yet... :-/
Re: African Friend
Posted: July 21, 2018 4:52 pm
by lime rickie
Totally agree, storytelling Jimmy at his finest. Would love to hear this.
Re: African Friend
Posted: July 21, 2018 5:58 pm
by FinsUp6835
This song is incredible. Why I love Jimmy. I met Mac at the Camden show and mentioned to him that African Friend needs to be played this tour and he smiled and said I'll see what I can do
Re: African Friend
Posted: July 21, 2018 6:02 pm
by lime rickie
FinsUp6835 wrote: ↑July 21, 2018 5:58 pm
This song is incredible. Why I love Jimmy. I met Mac at the Camden show and mentioned to him that African Friend needs to be played this tour and he smiled and said I'll see what I can do
Saw that you met the band, congrats, good for you!
Did you upgrade the garage with photos?
Re: African Friend
Posted: July 21, 2018 6:06 pm
by FinsUp6835
lime rickie wrote: ↑July 21, 2018 6:02 pm
FinsUp6835 wrote: ↑July 21, 2018 5:58 pm
This song is incredible. Why I love Jimmy. I met Mac at the Camden show and mentioned to him that African Friend needs to be played this tour and he smiled and said I'll see what I can do
Saw that you met the band, congrats, good for you!
Did you upgrade the garage with photos?
Thanks! It was really cool. Not yet but will have to get them up there. I also wouldn't mind hearing Last Line