I first saw Jimmy by accident. I went to see Delaney Bramlett at the Troubadour in LA and Jimmy just happened to be the opening act. in 1974. Just Jimmy and a guitar. It moved me and I found his first album the next day. Then cam A-1A and I never looked back. I saw him once again at the Hollywood Bowl with the full band. He did not disappoint. I cried like a three year old when I learned he passed.
The first time I heard this Is when they played it live at Rockefeller Centre on the Today Show. This one has always stuck with me like many of his songs but if I had to choose a favorite this would be it. I play guitar and I love covering A Salty Piece of Land. Rest in Peace Jimmy. You left us too soon. Hope you found your Salty Piece of Land in Paradise.
I can't believe he's gone, love the way he wove his songs into this book, Where Is Joe Merchant & Tales from Margaritaville. Wish he could have written more before he left but damn he lived a good life & left a lot for us to enjoy in the time we have left until the last mango. RIP Jimmy, you paint the sky every night above the lone palm.
I don't remember this song, but I love it. Even now I find gems that I've missed over the decades. RIP Jimmy Buffett - Thanks for the smiles and music. A legend never dies.
Been sailing with Jimmy since about 1873 Smooth sailing James. Thanks for the memories. You weren't supposed to die.I had no idea his passing would leave me this broken. Time Heals all things.
These songs could save people a lot of money on therapy! I haven’t listened to Jimmy since Changes in Latitudes and graduated high school. I am taking my sons to Biloxi for a small vacay with Grandma so she can gamble and the Biloxi song came to mind. I started listening to old & new songs. Who knew Jimmy Buffet was a guru!
I found this book in the trash in 2007, while sitting in my truck waiting to be loaded with the CD still in back even and I started reading this and wish I had read it in my 20s
Just recently got the book. I'm only a few chapters in, but it's one of the best books I've read. Plus, I firmly believe there's a Tully Mars in all of us.
All Jimmy's booksvare like he is having a conversation with you. The children's books he wrote with his daughter are fantastic. Jolly Mon & Trouble Dolls. I give Jolly Mon when littles turn 2 or 3. It was my son's favorite. I had to read it every night for almost a year. My sweet boy is now 32.☘️🦩🦩🎈
Out of all the cool things I’ve been Blessed to do, finding my own ‘salty piece of land’ has been one of the best things I’ve done. This song exemplifies my adventures thus far…….’She told me of a place where a man could hide forever and never lose his face…..’
Can’t recall how many times I’ve read this book. Plus have it on CD’s. Just fantastic. Have read all his books. All great. Outdid himself on this one. Master story teller!
My favorite book of many I've read. Love the song just as much. Saw him do Santa Barbara in 2019. Great show but was hoping he would play this one. For some reason this tune seems to be under the radar. I wonder why?
I very dear friend gave my this book when I was going through a shitty time in my life. I must have read it 5 times at least. She played me this song in her car before she gave me the book. I’d moved back to Florida from the mountains and had discovered fly fishing . I still thank her for pushing that book my way. The song is fantastic. Thank you for posting. Yes I’d love it to be released.
Like a lot of other people.I first heard of Buffett when 'Margaritaville' hit the Top 40 airwaves back in the '70s. 'Cheeseburger in Paradise' was another one of his I'd been hearing a lot as well a little bit later on. But I had an older brother & sister whose jobs & lives both took them to S.Florida/Florida Keys,the Bahamas & the Caribbean/Gulf of Mexico some years earlier. Both each said to me while visiting at different times (This was the very late '70s /very early '80s) 'Next time you're at a music store,you really should check out some of the other stuff he's put out that gets little or no airplay most places'? So I did. And they were both right.....there is something both relaxing,poetic & 'deep' about his songwriting. I've also read a few of his book(s) as well as time has passed. And though my brother has since passed on,he's probably up there now swapping stories with 'Papa' Hemingway (He turned me on to him,too?) and drinking his scotch or brandy, (And he always got the Good Stuff,too?) my sister is smoking one of those 'funny cigarettes' (Right,Sis....like I didn't know you smoke those??) on her sailboat (Which seldom goes very far from the harbor for very long....my brother was a ship's captain and he'd always teased her about that!) and I'm just sitting here drinking my beer,and wondering if wherever this is are the fish biting, I'm sure we're all kicking back somewhere listening to this??
I'm glad you've found out about all his other music. I've started a Buffett fan club on Facebook called PARROTTHEADS FOR LIFE if you'd like to check it out
Here's a little story A few years ago they were seeking donations to repair an iconic lighthouse on Mt. Diablo in Contra Costa County and I tried to get them to give a copy of the book to anyone who donated to the cause. Unfortunately my idea didn't get through soon enough to make a difference. But they did get the lighthouse repaired after all. But I think it could have happened quicker if they'd used my idea
And now two of my other sisters have passed....as did Mr. Buffett this morning. I'm sure they all have kicked back & chilled out on a heavenly beach somewhere....'Fair Winds & Following Seas' to all of them.
Raymond Jokerst I don't have the words but thank you the day we were leaving a diabetic cysts just was there I said let's go to hospital anñ cz they kept him he can6 CV b
OMG! Same thing happened to me; found the hardcover book in a Thrift store and was DELIGHTED to find the CD in the back (never opened!). AWESOME SONG!!!
love the story; one trip I got audio book CD version dad give I can get use to this and my bro give I must have read this book like 5 times and I'm finding thing's I missed.
I won't try to quote it but there's a line in the book that basically says "sometimes its ok to just be patient and tread water" ... I just read this book and it helped me so much. I was never a "parrot head" before but I am now
I'm going to the beach in January. It will be chilly, but as Jimmy says even the worst of beaches (cold weather only in this case) will never let you down. Where are you going in May?
I first saw Jimmy by accident. I went to see Delaney Bramlett at the Troubadour in LA and Jimmy just happened to be the opening act. in 1974. Just Jimmy and a guitar. It moved me and I found his first album the next day. Then cam A-1A and I never looked back. I saw him once again at the Hollywood Bowl with the full band. He did not disappoint. I cried like a three year old when I learned he passed.
Jimmy's voice is true to the lyrics. I'm secretly happy that not many people know or request this song; almost like he is singing this just for me.
The first time I heard this Is when they played it live at Rockefeller Centre on the Today Show. This one has always stuck with me like many of his songs but if I had to choose a favorite this would be it. I play guitar and I love covering A Salty Piece of Land. Rest in Peace Jimmy. You left us too soon. Hope you found your Salty Piece of Land in Paradise.
I can't believe he's gone, love the way he wove his songs into this book, Where Is Joe Merchant & Tales from Margaritaville. Wish he could have written more before he left but damn he lived a good life & left a lot for us to enjoy in the time we have left until the last mango. RIP Jimmy, you paint the sky every night above the lone palm.
This will always be one of my favorites. I believe in many ways we are all searching for our own salty piece of land.
I don't remember this song, but I love it. Even now I find gems that I've missed over the decades.
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Thanks for the smiles and music.
A legend never dies.
I hope you'll read Jimmy's book, same title. He was as good a Wordsmith as he was a Musician.
Been sailing with Jimmy since about 1873 Smooth sailing James. Thanks for the memories. You weren't supposed to die.I had no idea his passing would leave me this broken. Time Heals all things.
"and the seabirds do touch and go's as the world just tangos by"
c h i l l s
I know. this is one of my favorites. kind of a departure for Jimmy in terms of music and lyrics. the whole song feels like grandma ghost.
The song is the book.
And the book is the song.
Perfection.
These songs could save people a lot of money on therapy! I haven’t
listened to Jimmy since Changes in Latitudes and graduated high school. I am taking my sons to Biloxi for a small vacay with Grandma so she can gamble and the Biloxi song came to mind. I started listening to old & new songs. Who knew Jimmy Buffet was a guru!
I found this book in the trash in 2007, while sitting in my truck waiting to be loaded with the CD still in back even and I started reading this and wish I had read it in my 20s
I've started a Jimmy Buffett fan club on Facebook called
PARROTTHEADS FOR LIFE if you'd like to check it out
i cant belive this isnt on spotify , one of jimmys best
Just recently got the book. I'm only a few chapters in, but it's one of the best books I've read. Plus, I firmly believe there's a Tully Mars in all of us.
It’s a book you will not put down or exchange at the 5 and dime!
Did you get the CD that is in the back of the book?
This song has lyrics that you will only understand after having read the book.
Yes sir!!
All Jimmy's booksvare like he is having a conversation with you. The children's books he wrote with his daughter are fantastic. Jolly Mon & Trouble Dolls. I give Jolly Mon when littles turn 2 or 3. It was my son's favorite. I had to read it every night for almost a year. My sweet boy is now 32.☘️🦩🦩🎈
Out of all the cool things I’ve been Blessed to do, finding my own ‘salty piece of land’ has been one of the best things I’ve done. This song exemplifies my adventures thus far…….’She told me of a place where a man could hide forever and never lose his face…..’
Can’t recall how many times I’ve read this book. Plus have it on CD’s. Just fantastic.
Have read all his books. All great. Outdid himself on this one. Master story teller!
He has found his salty piece of land😢
For sure! Will truly miss him!! Another hero of my younger days has gone!!
My favorite book of many I've read. Love the song just as much. Saw him do Santa Barbara in 2019. Great show but was hoping he would play this one. For some reason this tune seems to be under the radar. I wonder why?
I luv the Jimmy Buffet philosophy and mention him in my Caribbean and Florida Keys spy thrillers now and then. Go Jimmy!
I very dear friend gave my this book when I was going through a shitty time in my life. I must have read it 5 times at least. She played me this song in her car before she gave me the book. I’d moved back to Florida from the mountains and had discovered fly fishing . I still thank her for pushing that book my way. The song is fantastic. Thank you for posting. Yes I’d love it to be released.
I don't think that anyone else's music transports me to another place the way his music does. 🌴💖🌊😭
Rest in peace sir.
Like a lot of other people.I first heard of Buffett when 'Margaritaville' hit the Top 40 airwaves back in the '70s. 'Cheeseburger in Paradise' was another one of his I'd been hearing a lot as well a little bit later on. But I had an older brother & sister whose jobs & lives both took them to S.Florida/Florida Keys,the Bahamas & the Caribbean/Gulf of Mexico some years earlier. Both each said to me while visiting at different times (This was the very late '70s /very early '80s) 'Next time you're at a music store,you really should check out some of the other stuff he's put out that gets little or no airplay most places'? So I did. And they were both right.....there is something both relaxing,poetic & 'deep' about his songwriting. I've also read a few of his book(s) as well as time has passed. And though my brother has since passed on,he's probably up there now swapping stories with 'Papa' Hemingway (He turned me on to him,too?) and drinking his scotch or brandy, (And he always got the Good Stuff,too?) my sister is smoking one of those 'funny cigarettes' (Right,Sis....like I didn't know you smoke those??) on her sailboat (Which seldom goes very far from the harbor for very long....my brother was a ship's captain and he'd always teased her about that!) and I'm just sitting here drinking my beer,and wondering if wherever this is are the fish biting, I'm sure we're all kicking back somewhere listening to this??
I'm glad you've found out about all his other music. I've started a Buffett fan club on Facebook called
PARROTTHEADS FOR LIFE if you'd like to check it out
Here's a little story
A few years ago they were seeking donations to repair an iconic lighthouse on Mt. Diablo in Contra Costa County and I tried to get them to give a copy of the book to anyone who donated to the cause. Unfortunately my idea didn't get through soon enough to make a difference. But they did get the lighthouse repaired after all. But I think it could have happened quicker if they'd used my idea
And now two of my other sisters have passed....as did Mr. Buffett this morning. I'm sure they all have kicked back & chilled out on a heavenly beach somewhere....'Fair Winds & Following Seas' to all of them.
This video makes me homesick for the ocean ... I live in the Rocky Mountains now...
oh me I go to the sea in October can hardly wait!
what a beautiful sentiment! I wish I could be there doing exactly that!
Raymond Jokerst I don't have the words but thank you the day we were leaving a diabetic cysts just was there I said let's go to hospital anñ cz they kept him he can6 CV b
Sydney McLeod I'm so jealous....
Nicole Law it's nice here too...
Great book I wish he had done more.
Just found this book in a thrift store for $1...cd still in it. It will be ripped and added to my library.
+scott Sherman one of my favorites! you, are a lucky man :)
Great book !
Bought my used hardcover for $10 while on vacation. Jimmy is a gifted musician and writer, for sure.
@@RandyTheBee I had no expectations for this book but it was amazing. Great read for anyone in limbo
Loving this from sunny Florida in January 68"
Parrothead Poet, you speak my mind!
Discovered this gem by accident - in the ilk of he went to Paris, trying to reason with hurricane season, son of son
Loved the book and this song.
Great Song !!!! Beautiful Lyrics....
I love this song. Thanks Jimmy! Tell JL "Hello"
thanks. ive been looking for this gem for a very long time. had the book and cd that came with it years ago....
Heruka72 i had the book and cd but my trucks player ate it. Love the song.
OMG! Same thing happened to me; found the hardcover book in a Thrift store and was DELIGHTED to find the CD in the back (never opened!). AWESOME SONG!!!
Ive read the book and it actually goes hand in hand with his music
love the story; one trip I got audio book CD version dad give I can get use to this and my bro give I must have read this book like 5 times and I'm finding thing's I missed.
Love this ... thanks jimmy
Down on Crooked island right now Jimmy was right about this place
Love this song!!!
Soul of a sailor
The novel is for those of us that see life preserver in a sea of bad luck.
Even Garth Brooks says heartaches are healed by the sea. I want to take my pony (harley) to the shore,, on another road.
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I won't try to quote it but there's a line in the book that basically says "sometimes its ok to just be patient and tread water" ... I just read this book and it helped me so much. I was never a "parrot head" before but I am now
One of my idols . Love the book
i can see Bird Rock lighthouse from my back door it’s the basis for the Cayo loco it was a functioning’s light until about 15 years ago
Love the book! Have read it twice.
Reading this book now...
Another gem by Jimmy ❤
Beautifully Done Bravo!
Thanks Jimmy
Great song, read the book wish is was released on an album.
Such a hidden gem!
one thing jimmy buffett is good at is writing music and singing
those are two things
Not when Jimmy does it. Seamless as if one.
The book is good 0:40
Was this song on an album cant find it help. Beautiful
it's not on an album. It was on a CD that was included with the book A Salty Piece of Land
I have this book from Friends of Library sale! Score! :)
Llumber
hello Parrothead Poet just want to say Happy Holiday's
Hi Fran! Happy Holidays to you too!
Maybe we can chat didn't get to ocean this October but going in May I know it will
be great🌴⚓
I'm going to the beach in January. It will be chilly, but as Jimmy says even the worst of beaches (cold weather only in this case) will never let you down. Where are you going in May?
Parrothead Poet I may go sooner than may just depends on my husband's
the briny smell of the salt water and the sound of the waves soothe my soul
who was ri
wrong song. Sorry.Was thinking "Trip around the sun"
He's one crazy drunk and drug addict but his music is awsome
What?
Idiot
Well, I guess we heard from the morality police.