Jimmy Buffett Dead at 76

[hafquark]

Wife and I saw Jimmy Buffett at a rowdy outdoor concert in the mid-seventies. B.W. Stevenson was the backup guest. Great show.

Somehow thought he'd always be around. "I blew out my flip-flop, stepped on a pop top." Damn RIP Jimmy.

 

[JonUrban]

A sad for me...I'm such a Buffett fan this is a real kick in the teeth......Going down to Key West in a few weeks ....I'm sure the locals will be honoring him in a big way! Of course all his great hits were fantastic works of music....I happen to especially love "Why Don't we get Drunk and Screw" A B side underground hit song I used to love to sing when I was a young man.....Thanks for the memories Jimmy

RIP

Mike,

Back in the mid-80's I used to travel a lot for work, all around the country and the world as well. On some of those US City trips, me and my co-workers would find ourselves at a local or hotel bar for dinner or a drink. Back then, many had jukeboxes in the bar (seems hard to believe today). Anyway, I'd always look for the song "Great Filling Station Holdup", and that 45 was in a LOT of jukeboxes. The B side was "Why Don't We get Drunk". It was always fun to select that B side and play the tune in the bar. Most patrons had never heard it before. It got a lot of great looks!

When I was stationed in VA Beach/Norfolk, the main FM station was FM99. They played the crap out of "Son of a Son of Sailor", to which I latched on to. From there on I was a Jimmy fan. He lost me somewhere after "Barometer Soup", but I still loved those old songs and albums.

 

[Snood]

 

[GOS]

Not a big fan, although I've always really liked "Come Monday". He was practically a genre unto himself.

RIP, Jimmy.

Come Monday is my favorite song of his, and my wifes as well. We both loved him!!

 

[GOS]

One of our own here at QQ humored me several months ago and did some upmixes of a select few songs from his hits disc. They turned out quite well!

 

[texeast]

I am really shocked. I saw him as the opening act for the Eagles in Houston in the 70’s. He stoled the show as he was that good. Jimmy was loved by everyone and he will be sadly missed!

 

[pherbert]

Was there for the “You Had to Be There” album. RIP.

You were there? What a memory. I got that album when it first came out because my wife and her friends were fans, me not so much. But oh boy, it grew on me and became a gateway drug that turned me into a lifetime fan. Yesterday was a sad, sad day.

 

[barfle]

My wife and I were also fans of the Margaritaville brand of frozen shrimp, that seems to have also left before its time.

Oh, crap. Another of the people who helped give joy to my life has left.

 

[atlantasteve]

You were there? What a memory. I got that album when it first came out because my wife and her friends were fans, me not so much. But oh boy, it grew on me and became a gateway drug that turned me into a lifetime fan. Yesterday was a sad, sad day.

I saw the show in Miami. I remember Jimmy had a broken leg so he sat on a stool.

 

[Rstaylor]

So hard to believe he's gone, like so many of my musical heroes, I keep realizing that they won't always be here.
I became a big fan when the FM soundtrack was released.
Livingston Saturday Night will always be my favorite, right behind Come Monday.
I never had the pleasure of seeing him perform live, I will always regret that.
Son of a son of a sailor, rest in peace Jimmy

 

[soundboy]

Sammy Hagar on the passing of Jimmy Buffett....

The Godfather of lifestyle. Jimmy started it all and took it farther than anyone. He taught us all how to live. Jimmy taught us all how to wear shorts, flip-flops and a worn out T-shirt, walk on stage, as well as your favorite restaurant, and be comfortable.

Jimmy turned us onto Corona beer, tequila, and margaritas. The first time I met Jimmy he said "Oh you're the guy that's trying to get my job" and I said, "Of course, we all want to be you."

Rest in paradise, Mr. Buffett.

 

[soundboy]

Paul McCartney on the passing of Jimmy Buffett....

It seems that so many wonderful people are leaving this world, and now Jimmy Buffett is one of them. I’ve known Jimmy for some time and found him to be one of the kindest and most generous people.

I remember once on holiday when I had forgotten to bring my guitar and was itching to play. He said he would get me one of his, but I said, ‘I’m left-handed’. So, Jimmy had his roadie restring one of his guitars which he loaned me for the duration of the holiday. He then followed this act of generosity by giving me my own beautiful left-handed guitar that had been made by one of his guitar-making pals. It’s a beautiful instrument, and every time I play it now it’ll remind me of what a great man Jimmy was.

He had a most amazing lust for life and a beautiful sense of humour. When we swapped tales about the past his were so exotic and lush and involved sailing trips and surfing and so many exciting stories that it was hard for me to keep up with him.

Right up to the last minute his eyes still twinkled with a humour that said, ‘I love this world and I’m going to enjoy every minute of it’.

So many of us will miss Jimmy and his tremendous personality. His love for us all, and for mankind as a whole.

Last, but not least, is his songwriting and vocal ability. If someone made an interesting remark he repeated it in his gorgeous Louisiana drawl and said, ‘That’s a good idea for a song’. Most times it didn’t take too long for that song to appear. I was very happy to have played on one of his latest songs called ‘My Gummy Just Kicked In’. We had a real fun session and he played me some of his new songs. One, in particular, I loved was the song, ‘Bubbles Up’. And I told him that not only was the song great but the vocal was probably the best I’ve heard him sing ever. He turned a diving phrase that is used to train people underwater into a metaphor for life when you’re confused and don’t know where you are just follow the bubbles - they’ll take you up to the surface and straighten you out right away.

So long, Jim. You are a very special man and friend and it was a great privilege to get to know you and love you. Bubbles up, my friend.

Love, Paul

 

[MikeMonaco]

 

[Clement]

A buddy who was a roadie for Jack Johnson sent these pix of Johnson and Buffett from a soundcheck