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- Artist:
- Buffett, Jimmy
- See Also:
- Presley, Elvis Wills, Bob Evangeline Tubb, Ernest Various Artists - A Tribute To Jimmy Buffett
- Description:
- Includes liner notes by Tom McGuane.
Half of Jimmy Buffett`s career has consisted of portraying himself as the quintessential one-hit wonder. Even the title of this greatest hits collection, SONG(S) YOU KNOW BY HEART, plays off this misperception with winking parentheses. In reality, by the time of this collection in 1985, Jimmy Buffett had recorded over 16 albums, was one of the most popular U.S. concert attractions, and had a legion of rabid fans known as Parrotheads. He had also had four Top 40 hits besides "Margaritaville," all of which, plus other fan favorites, are present here.
Buffett certainly knows how to craft an enjoyable pop song. The lyrics to "Volcano" are childish and nonsensical, and those of "Cheeseburger in Paradise" are certifiably cheeky, but both are eminently fun and hummable. "Pencil Thin Moustache," his ode to the earnestness of old black-and-white movies, is a forgotten treasure. When Buffett does get serious, he can write a flat-out beautiful song--"Come Monday," his first major hit, stands out as a highlight of the singer/songwriter era.
- Track Listing:
- Cheeseburger in Paradise
- He Went to Paris
- Fins
- Son of a Son of a Sailor
- Pirate Looks at Forty, A
- Margaritaville
- Come Monday
- Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
- Why Don`t We Get Drunk
- Pencil Thin Moustache
- Grapefruit-Juicy Fruit
- Boat Drinks
- Volcano
Album Information
- Release Date:
- 10/25/1990
- Type:
- Performer
- Genre:
- Pop Vocal
- Subgenre:
- Contemp. Pop Vocals
- Label:
- MCA Records (USA)
- Producer:
- Norbert Putnam; Don Gant
- Catalog Number:
- 5633
- Original Release Year:
- 1985
- # of Discs:
- 1
- SPARS Coding:
- AAD
- Studio/Live:
- Studio
- Mono/Stereo:
- Stereo
- Runtime:
- 42 : 28
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This is my all time favorite, go to, CD. I have worn out 2 so far!
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Anonymous from oak ridge,NC,USA, Feb 2, 1900
The best of the best of Jimmy Buffett ideal for new parrot heads
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Anonymous from erial/nj/usa, Feb 1, 1900
great product, good price, fast shipping
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Anonymous from Cullman/Alabama/USA, Feb 1, 1900
The best! For all Buffett fans, old and new. This is a must-have!
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