Songs You Know by Heart : Jimmy Buffett's Greatest Hit(s)

Jimmy Buffett

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Original Release Date: October 1985
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: MCA
• ASIN: B000002O2B
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,094 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Critics have always been singularly unkind to Jimmy Buffett. Or at least they have since the singer became immune to their jabs, commanding a nation of Parrotheads who sell out his shows, snap up his records and books, and eat and drink in his nightclubs in Key West and New Orleans. By now, you've made up your mind as well: To paraphrase Buffett himself from his song "Volcano," you either lava him now, or you lava him not. Songs You Know by Heart is a friendly little best-of collection that features concert perennials such as "Margaritaville," "Fins," "Cheeseburger in Paradise," and the immutable "Why Don't We Get Drunk." If by some chance you've not yet been introduced to Buffett's music, this album is the best way to say hello. --Daniel Durchholz

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Mood Setting Music, April 9, 2005

By	K. Fontenot "Prairie Cajun" (The Bayou State) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Of course, the mood I'm talking about is the "no worries, I'm happy sitting here on the beach(or frontporch)" type of mood. Buffett is notoriously well-known for provoking thoughts of becoming a sailor, pirate, beach bum, etc. This collection of hits delivers that perfectly.

If you aren't familiar with Buffett, this is definitely a great starter album since you don't have to plunk down much change for it and it consists of the majority of his greatest hits. Those hits include "Cheeseburger In Paradise," "Volcano," "Come Monday" and the legendary "Margaritaville." It also includes the devilishly fun "Why Don't We Get Drunk" and my personal favorite, "Fins."

Buffett has the knack for making you imagine yourself sucking down daiquiris and pina coladas on a beach somewhere, much like Gary P. Nunn makes you long for living in Texas. He's a master at this and he has proven it time and again. His sound has been copied by Garth Brooks("Two Pina Coladas"), and out-and-out stolen by Kenny Chesney(most of his recent work sounds like it was ripped directly from this album). He's worked with some great current artists(most notably Alan Jackson) and he has a following, Parrottheads, comparable to that of the Grateful Dead's Deadheads.

So, if you aren't familiar with Buffett, get this album and experience what millions of others have already done. You won't be sorry.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jimmy's Greatest, January 11, 2001

By	Thomas Magnum (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

No one of has made a bigger career for themselves out of one hit than Jimmy Buffett. He transformed his only top ten single, "Margaritaville", from just a mere song, into a successful restaurant, clothing line, a brand of tequilas and inspired a way of live for a nation of Parrotheads. Even though "Margaritaville" is his biggest hit, he is by no means a one hit wonder. In fact that song isn't even his best. Songs like "A Pirate Looks At 40", "Son Of A Son Of A Sailor", "He Went To Paris" & "Come Monday" are all superior songs and the rest of the album is made up of similarly excellent songs. If you are a novice to the music of Jimmy Buffett, this is the place to start.

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CALLING ALL PARROTHEADS!, June 13, 2000

By	Kim K. (Bayonne, New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This collection is a must-have for the car, at home or for your summer barbecues. Real Buffett fans actually do know all these songs by heart-and despite the negative reviews THEY ARE STILL GREAT after all these years-still alot of fun to listen to. It's not supposed to be Bach or Beethoven-it's supposed to be Jimmy Buffett! If you take your music too seriously then this is not the artist for you to listen to-GET LOST! Worth 10 stars and very highly recommended.