Jimmy Buffett - The Poet Sails Away

The early days

We awoke this morning learning that one of our favorite poets had passed away the previous evening. 

Jimmy Buffett, 12/25/1946 - 09/01/2023

Laureen and I were fortunate to see Jimmy in concert and he put on one heck of a show - the audience was singing along, dancing in their seats, drinking plenty of margaritas, and just having a wonderful time.

How couldn't a person truly enjoy a Buffett concert - he made summers last all year long.

Still playing strong decades later

One of our favorite songs written by Jimmy, though almost every one is our favorite, was Come Monday recorded in 1978.

'Headin' out to San Francisco

For the Labor Day weekend show

I got my Hush Puppies on

I guess I never was meant for glitter rock'n' roll'

No Jimmy, you were not meant for glitzy rock and roll - you were unique and original with your music and that is why you will always be loved and missed by these two Parrot Heads and tens of millions around the world.

On this Labor Day, our friend, sail away peacefully to that One Particular Harbor.