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Jimmy Buffett dies at 76
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Sep 2, 2023 09:35:41   #
Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA
 
I have more albums by him than any other artist. I liked the easy lyrics and the Caribbean-style music he made. When I lived in Charleston, SC, I planned each year to go to Carowinds Amusement Park on the NC/SC border to see one of his concerts -- I never made it. About ten years ago he played at Hershey Park which is about two hours from my house in PA and my daughter gifted me a ticket for the concert. He didn't disappoint. There was a warm-up group from Florida and then Allen Jackson performed for about forty-five minutes before Buffett came on. When he did the song "It's 5 O'clock Somewhere", Jimmy came on stage and joined in as they did on the recording. I'm glad to have been able to see Jimmy --- he was one of a kind.

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Sep 2, 2023 10:25:05   #
lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA
 
Bridges wrote:
I have more albums by him than any other artist. I liked the easy lyrics and the Caribbean-style music he made. When I lived in Charleston, SC, I planned each year to go to Carowinds Amusement Park on the NC/SC border to see one of his concerts -- I never made it. About ten years ago he played at Hershey Park which is about two hours from my house in PA and my daughter gifted me a ticket for the concert. He didn't disappoint. There was a warm-up group from Florida and then Allen Jackson performed for about forty-five minutes before Buffett came on. When he did the song "It's 5 O'clock Somewhere", Jimmy came on stage and joined in as they did on the recording. I'm glad to have been able to see Jimmy --- he was one of a kind.
I have more albums by him than any other artist. ... (show quote)


Sad to learn he died. I first read about it at 6:59 a.m. PDT.

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Sep 2, 2023 10:39:01   #
tomad Loc: North Carolina
 
Bridges wrote:
I have more albums by him than any other artist. I liked the easy lyrics and the Caribbean-style music he made. When I lived in Charleston, SC, I planned each year to go to Carowinds Amusement Park on the NC/SC border to see one of his concerts -- I never made it. About ten years ago he played at Hershey Park which is about two hours from my house in PA and my daughter gifted me a ticket for the concert. He didn't disappoint. There was a warm-up group from Florida and then Allen Jackson performed for about forty-five minutes before Buffett came on. When he did the song "It's 5 O'clock Somewhere", Jimmy came on stage and joined in as they did on the recording. I'm glad to have been able to see Jimmy --- he was one of a kind.
I have more albums by him than any other artist. ... (show quote)


Likewise, I nearly have every album he made. He will be missed. Sail away Jimmy!

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Sep 2, 2023 11:05:47   #
nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL
 
He was a very talented musician and a fellow aviator, RIP Jimmy!

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Sep 2, 2023 11:45:46   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
Jimmy....where ever you are, here's hoping you find the "lost shaker of salt".

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Sep 2, 2023 12:28:51   #
twb446 Loc: Lakewood Ranch, FL
 
Jimmy Buffett's concerts were nothing short of a "Happening" and a cherished memory. He brought so much happiness to the devoted crowds. A momentary but wonderful escape from the trials of life. Many sad Parrot Heads today.

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Sep 2, 2023 13:04:39   #
Dannj
 
Bridges wrote:
I have more albums by him than any other artist. I liked the easy lyrics and the Caribbean-style music he made. When I lived in Charleston, SC, I planned each year to go to Carowinds Amusement Park on the NC/SC border to see one of his concerts -- I never made it. About ten years ago he played at Hershey Park which is about two hours from my house in PA and my daughter gifted me a ticket for the concert. He didn't disappoint. There was a warm-up group from Florida and then Allen Jackson performed for about forty-five minutes before Buffett came on. When he did the song "It's 5 O'clock Somewhere", Jimmy came on stage and joined in as they did on the recording. I'm glad to have been able to see Jimmy --- he was one of a kind.
I have more albums by him than any other artist. ... (show quote)


This is sad news this morning. Thank you for all the music and good times, Jimmy.
Rest in Peace
🎶❤️🙏🥲

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Sep 2, 2023 16:01:44   #
BBurns Loc: South Bay, California
 
His laid back style made him a giant in his class.
What a great loss to so many. RIP Jimmy.

He now gets to.."Cruise on Back Home..."

As he and Alan Jackson so aptly said, "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere!"

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Sep 2, 2023 16:06:00   #
Dannj
 
🎶”They’re sendin’ the old man home…”🎶
❤️🙏🥲

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Sep 2, 2023 18:29:00   #
PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place
 
He truly will be missed. R.I.P. Jimmy.

Don

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Sep 2, 2023 23:12:21   #
bikinkawboy Loc: north central Missouri
 
He owned a number of hotels as well. Tan-Tara at Osage Beach MO became Margaritaville and now sports a tropical theme.

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Sep 3, 2023 00:48:19   #
Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY
 
This was very said news indeed when I read it this morning. R.I.P. Jimmy, thanks for all the fun songs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISkMx6b6K_c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfqtO88ZlBQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmMi9TyxtC0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_u5-CuKeF8

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Sep 3, 2023 11:47:23   #
TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
My wife’s parents met him in Key West when they were in their 60s, maybe 70s. He was super nice to them, and they alway loved him afterwards, even though they were from an entirely different musical generation.

Fair winds and following seas Jimmy - rest in peace. My wife and I had a Margarita and played “Southern Cross” in your memory last night.

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Sep 3, 2023 12:24:04   #
mtbear
 
Way back in the 70s, when I went to school in Tampa some of my friends and I went to Sarasota to see the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Jimmy opened for them. He was not the right person for the crowd and he was booed off the stage. I guess you can't mix Margaritas with Moonshine.

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Sep 3, 2023 14:10:30   #
Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA
 
mtbear wrote:
Way back in the 70s, when I went to school in Tampa some of my friends and I went to Sarasota to see the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Jimmy opened for them. He was not the right person for the crowd and he was booed off the stage. I guess you can't mix Margaritas with Moonshine.


And in the next 50 years he made enough money to buy Tampa!

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