|
|
Post by Xamnam on Oct 24, 2018 9:49:10 GMT -6
Man, if only country music singer Jerry Jeff Walker hadn't taken him to Key West on a busking expedition in November 1971.
|
|
|
|
Post by rango420 on Oct 24, 2018 9:52:11 GMT -6
I would love to do a Jerry Jeff Walker series next as his output is basically perfect and stylistically pretty far off from JB despite similar themes and songwriting styles (not so much topics) but unfortunately there is no JJW themed experience at Navy Pier.
|
|
|
|
Post by rango420 on Oct 24, 2018 10:05:47 GMT -6
This is really happening huh you got a whole week. theres no rush we are running on island time |
|
|
|
Post by thebosma on Oct 24, 2018 10:11:45 GMT -6
Very excited to enjoy 2 Jimmy Buffett albums in the Florida Keys in December
|
|
|
|
Post by alady on Oct 24, 2018 13:11:24 GMT -6
I would love to do a Jerry Jeff Walker series next as his output is basically perfect and stylistically pretty far off from JB despite similar themes and songwriting styles (not so much topics) but unfortunately there is no JJW themed experience at Navy Pier. ..........yet |
|
|
|
Post by rango420 on Oct 24, 2018 13:19:29 GMT -6
Jerry Jeff Walker Sangria Wine Bonfire in conjunction w/ the Rooftop Bar at Reggies would be all time and probably not impossible to arrange.
Kids like pop up bars these days right??
|
|
|
|
Post by rango420 on Oct 24, 2018 13:31:00 GMT -6
I have two very clear next choices which are extremely different but (one of them at least is) also extremely similar but after that there aren't alot of clear artist experiences in Chicago.
Like we aren't going to do every buddy guy album or listen to the 4 justin timberlake albums than go to Gus's or whatever.
|
|
|
|
Post by goodson on Oct 24, 2018 14:34:35 GMT -6
my boss just came over to see what i was doing and i had the wikipedia page for "parrothead" open
|
|
|
|
Post by chvrchbarrel on Oct 24, 2018 14:35:59 GMT -6
Jerry Jeff Walker Sangria Wine Bonfire in conjunction w/ the Rooftop Bar at Reggies would be all time and probably not impossible to arrange. Kids like pop up bars these days right?? There is an absolutely high probability I can make this happen |
|
|
|
Post by Tweet on Oct 24, 2018 17:35:37 GMT -6
This is really happening huh I can't believe I'm doing this either but boy howdy am I A. Excited about it and B. Having it jog another idea in my head (unrelated to anything on this board) |
|
|
|
Post by chvrchbarrel on Oct 24, 2018 19:30:00 GMT -6
The Christian - Paul Simon-esque hits the nail right on the head. There’s a funny line about “can you really be a Christian if charity costs as much as beer” or something that seems to go against the entire perceived Buffet message
Ellis Dee - This is a fun song, I’m adding it to my fall jamz playlist. Bird should do an entendre poll: “Ellis Dee vs. If You Seek Amy”
The Missionary - Don’t cut yourself on that edge Jimmy! It’s easy to see why this guy makes a living in sandals and not as an activist.
A Mile High in Denver - I really dig this too. The rhythm section is carrying it 100%. All about that bass. JB sounds great but I can’t focus on anything other than that groove.
The Captain and the Kid - Ahhhh here’s what everyone was expecting. More or less. I immediately wish I was wearing a windbreaker.
Captain America - The worse of two Captain-related songs on the album, to put it gently.
Ain’t He a Genius - Another windbreaker time.
Turnabout - Could do without this. It sounds dated even for its time, and not in a cool way. The stereo mix is kind of hilarious with the way the drums fills and instrumental bars pan back and forth.
There’s Nothing Soft About Hard Times - Preach! Jimmy Buffett tries to be Neil Young. Jimmy Buffett fails.
I Can’t Be Your Hero Today - Whatever.
Truckstop Salvation - Is this JB’s “Outlaw Pete”??
On the whole, this album is....okay. I can’t agree that I would ever pick it up if I saw an old beat up copy. But it was a fun listen! And I drank a margarita!
I was just at the record store and they had a $7 copy of Changes in Latitude but I passed cuz it didn’t look very good.
|
|
|
|
Post by rango420 on Oct 25, 2018 10:09:01 GMT -6
I would moving forward like to have bonus listening b-sides and live albums to inform our progression through his catalogue. Because so little has been written about this period of Jimmy, I had missed that a recording from 1969 was released last year. These are OPTIONAL listening assignments, but could be fun to discuss. It's available on streaming services! Buried Treasure: Volume 1 (Released 2017; Recorded 1969) 1. The Mobile Days (narration) 2. Don't Bring Me Candy 3. Lightfoot (narration) 4. The Circle Is Small 5. Clunker Chord (narration) 6. Abandoned On Tuesday 7. Technology (narration) 8. I Can't Be Your Hero Today 9. Blame It On New Orleans (narration) 10. Rickety Lane 11. Sgt. Pepper In the Gumbo Pot (narration) 12. The Wino Has Something to Say 13. Going Where the Wind Takes You (narration) 14. California Dreamin' 15. Nashville Here We Come (narration) 16. The Gypsy 17. Hopelessly Gone (narration) 18. Hopelessly Gone 19. Simple Pleasures (narration) 20. Simple Pleasures 21. Close The World at Five (narration) 22. Close the World at Five 23. Thank you's (narration) |
|
|
|
Post by chvrchbarrel on Oct 29, 2018 9:04:36 GMT -6
I listened to Down to Earth as I drank my coffee on Saturday morning and it was pretty damn nice. I still don't like Captain America tho.
|
|
|
|
Post by rango420 on Oct 29, 2018 15:44:35 GMT -6
I listened to Down to Earth as I drank my coffee on Saturday morning and it was pretty damn nice. I still don't like Captain America tho. Yeah, Theres some guranteed clunkers but I've whittled down the stuff I like and its been great morning music. |
|
|
|
Post by rango420 on Oct 29, 2018 15:45:41 GMT -6
Hey reminder to those who havent checked in yet!
We are moving on to album two tomrrow!
Better to stay current now then have to play catch up later (especially when we are in the period where all the albums are good!)
|
|
|
|
Post by Tweet on Oct 29, 2018 19:34:00 GMT -6
This next one is an early candidate for least favorite album title of his
|
|
|
|
Post by monasterymonochrome on Oct 29, 2018 20:42:30 GMT -6
Hey reminder to those who havent checked in yet! We are moving on to album two tomrrow! Better to stay current now then have to play catch up later (especially when we are in the period where all the albums are good!) I'm interrupting a listen of Guy Clark's Old No. 1 to hear this, so it better b e wavy |
|
|
|
Post by teekoh on Oct 29, 2018 20:53:48 GMT -6
We listened to night. I thought it was very pleasant. Good bass work. Probably the best sounding his albums are gonna be for me.
Ashley said “Captain America” was the best song. Mostly because it rhymed “babies” with “rabies” and opened her eyes to the hotness of Mr. Clean. Also we think it had the kazoo? Good stuff.
|
|
|
|
Post by Tweet on Oct 29, 2018 21:04:43 GMT -6
Ashley said “Captain America” was the best song. Mostly because it rhymed “babies” with “rabies” and opened her eyes to the hotness of Mr. Clean. |
|
|
|
Post by monasterymonochrome on Oct 29, 2018 21:22:41 GMT -6
The Christian: It rules that Capt. Buffett's discography starts off with a song shaming folks for drinking. That said, I dig this song - a breezy listen, I hear the Simon a bit too.
Ellis Dee: I fuck with the harmonies on this one. The chorus is a little wack, but otherwise this record is off to a good start. These tunes would go over well in the car with my Dad and in the straight-edge van.
Don’t remember anything about The Missionary, but Mile High In Denver seems to be the road between The Byrds and John Denver, so naturally I like this one too. Look, I’m a sucker for 60s/70s era folk rock - I’m sure a bunch of these are ending up on my Grand Buffett playlist.
Lmao this line from wiki is great: "Due to its limited initial appeal (it only sold a few hundred copies), long periods out of general release, and stylistic differences with the rest of Buffett's work, Down to Earth was often not considered part of the chronology of Buffett albums by fans or even Buffett himself.”
First boat song from Jimmy with Captain and the Kid. This didn’t really catch me at all, but I’m happy to start adding to my nautical Buffett tally.
Captain America is not a good song. Captain America is also the song I’d be drunkenly requesting if ever seeing Jimmy live. More kazzzooooooo
Was not paying attention to Ain’t He A Genius, had to be drawn back in back the guitar intro to Turnabout. And oh shit they turned the phasers on a la Notorious Byrd Brothers! Again, this is pretty rote folk rock, but w/e I like it.
Reading Jimmy’s wiki during the Hard Times song and apparently he was a friend and mentee of Jim Croce? I can totally hear it in some of these tracks. RIP Jim, my Dad always blasts “I Got A Name” when it comes on the radio.
Skipped the end of the next song when I saw the last one was called Truckstop Salvation. "Nothing this exciting since a fertilizer truck / Blew a front tire and landed in the creek” is an amazing line. This outro is actually pretty fun too.
So yea - a few good tracks on this one - pretty enjoyable overall. Curious to see how long it takes Jimmy to ditch the folk rock thing for his trademark sound.
|
|
|
|
Post by rango420 on Oct 30, 2018 7:34:35 GMT -6
October 30th: Week TwoHigh Cumberland Jubilee (Recorded 1971; Released 1976)  Released 1976 Recorded 1971 Studio Creative Workshop, Berry Hill, Tennessee Genre Folk rock Length 37:26[1] Label Barnaby Producer Travis Turk Personnel Jimmy Buffett - vocals, background vocals Lanny Fiel - guitar Rick Fiel - bass guitar Paul Tabet - drums Bergen White - trombone Bobby Thompson - banjo Randy Goodrum - keyboards Buzz Cason - keyboards, background vocals Don Kloetzke - background vocals on "Death Valley Lives" Drink RecommendationSunny INGREDIENTS: 2 oz Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth 1 oz Lemon juice, fresh-squeezed and strained .5 oz Kümmel (look for the Gilka or Combier brands) .5 oz (and a generous half ounce at that) Grand Marnier Glass: Cocktail DIRECTIONS: Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake well and strain into a large, chilled cocktail glass. Bonus:
Check out Buried Treasure Volume 1!!!
|
|
|
|
Post by Tweet on Oct 30, 2018 7:39:52 GMT -6
I listened to the wrong goddamn album on my drive this morning? Fuckin rango
|
|
|
|
Post by rango420 on Oct 30, 2018 7:46:13 GMT -6
I listened to the wrong goddamn album on my drive this morning? Fuckin rango We are going in the order they were recorded but if you listened to the one i imaigne you did its his best album so thats good |
|
|
|
Post by Xamnam on Oct 30, 2018 9:06:50 GMT -6
Ace sounds like it would fit nicely into any Harry Chapin record.
I almost turned this off after the Camptown Races interlude in Rockefeller Square.
|
|
|
|
Post by chvrchbarrel on Oct 30, 2018 9:27:04 GMT -6
Where are you getting these cocktail recommendations? I love them but I'm going to end up spending some cash at the liquor store when I really fall into one of these albums.
|
|
|
|
Post by teekoh on Oct 30, 2018 9:32:22 GMT -6
We had some boxed wine with our listen last night. Seemed appropriate in lieu of cocktails.
|
|
|
|
Post by chvrchbarrel on Oct 30, 2018 9:33:50 GMT -6
I've got like 9 michelob ultras in the fridge so I hope they pair well with this later when I have a chance to put my feet up
|
|
|
|
Post by rango420 on Oct 30, 2018 9:36:36 GMT -6
Where are you getting these cocktail recommendations? I love them but I'm going to end up spending some cash at the liquor store when I really fall into one of these albums. I'm trying to match them thematically with the album. The first, a tropical drink with Kentucky/Nashville origins This cocktail is a somewhat simple lost cocktail from the 1930s which i thought was appropriate for a "lost album" By the mid 80s ill probably just copy paste recipes from the margaritaville website because at a certain point what can you do. |
|
|
|
Post by chvrchbarrel on Oct 30, 2018 9:52:37 GMT -6
Where are you getting these cocktail recommendations? I love them but I'm going to end up spending some cash at the liquor store when I really fall into one of these albums. I'm trying to match them thematically with the album. The first, a tropical drink with Kentucky/Nashville origins This cocktail is a somewhat simple lost cocktail from the 1930s which i thought was appropriate for a "lost album" By the mid 80s ill probably just copy paste recipes from the margaritaville website because at a certain point what can you do.Oh, come on - you can get creative. Cocktail: Changes in Latitude
Ingredients: Miller High Life Instructions: Drink in Florida |
|
|
|
Post by rango420 on Oct 30, 2018 11:33:21 GMT -6
The songs are admittedly un-noteworthy but you guys should check out the version of Buried Treasure vol. 1 with the commentary. It really gives you an idea of what 1970 Jimmy was working with and also the evolution of his sound and how his band plays. He's not an incredible storyteller but he is a competent one.
|
|
