“Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville. Searching for my lost shaker of salt (SALT, SALT, SALT!). Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame. But I know, it’s nobody’s fault.”
We all know these oft sung words by Floridian/Caribbean/Southern cult leader , Jimmy Buffet. I’ve been listening to this man for the better part of 15 years, loving his songs more and more, realizing that he is sucking every last bit of marrow out of life. JB grew up in Mississippi and Louisiana, but has spent the better part of his life in South Florida and the Keys, specifically Key West.
His songs have done so much for Florida beach culture. His songs have also kept Florida musicians employed. I stumbled on this article by Wade Tatangelo in the St. Pete Times articulating the profit being made of JB’s songs. I have a feeling that he would admire these folks who are using his songs, as this is way he got his humble beginnings, starting with Come Monday.
Are there any parrotheads who would like to share your thoughts? Any of you making a living playing JB’s tunes?
