Mrs. Rannous
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She was excellent at what she did. RIP
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I loved Calliope
Ironically, caught an episode this week where a guy went 3 for 3.
TPIR: Ten Chances PERFECTION
[April 19, 2023] Yesterday, Game Show Blogger Tony Harrison played Ten Chances PERFECTLY!!!!!!Here are two perfections from 1984 and 1985:TPIR: Ten Chances P...
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KingPrawn
Footballguy
Drew Carrey is no Bob BarkerIronically, caught an episode this week where a guy went 3 for 3.
TPIR: Ten Chances PERFECTION
[April 19, 2023] Yesterday, Game Show Blogger Tony Harrison played Ten Chances PERFECTLY!!!!!!Here are two perfections from 1984 and 1985:TPIR: Ten Chances P...
identikit
Footballguy
He did it without going over
FairWarning
Footballguy
Joe the Plummer, 49
Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer
James Bond
Footballguy
Gil Brandt, Pro Football Hall of Famer and the Dallas Cowboys' first vice president of player personnel from 1960-1988 who helped transform the team from an expansion franchise in 1960 to one of the NFL's iconic brands, died Thursday at 91 years old.
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[scooter]
Footballguy
Some semi-notable recent deaths from the music industry...
Ray Hildebrand, better known as "Paul" from the early '60s duo Paul & Paula, who had a #1 hit in 1962 with "Hey Paula" (I can't hear that song without thinking of this joke from "Cheers")
Bob Feldman, musician and songwriter probably best known for writing "My Boyfriend's Back" and "I Want Candy" (he also co-produced "Hang On Sloopy"
Bernie Marsden, founding guitarist in Whitesnake and co-writer of the ubiquitous "Here I Go Again"
Ray Hildebrand, better known as "Paul" from the early '60s duo Paul & Paula, who had a #1 hit in 1962 with "Hey Paula" (I can't hear that song without thinking of this joke from "Cheers")
Bob Feldman, musician and songwriter probably best known for writing "My Boyfriend's Back" and "I Want Candy" (he also co-produced "Hang On Sloopy"
Bernie Marsden, founding guitarist in Whitesnake and co-writer of the ubiquitous "Here I Go Again"
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Dig! Is a good oneI’m no expert on the subject, but I think TLW is considered to be on the Mt Rushmore of music documentaries, along with Gimme Shelter and … not sure what elseFilmed in 1976, released in 1978, directed by Scorsese.Dang. I remember listening to the hell out of The Last Waltz. He was really the heart and soul of that group. He wrote great songs and was hugely influential.
The Last Waltz (1978) - Up on Cripple Creek Scene (2/7) | Movieclips
The Last Waltz - Up on Cripple Creek: The Band open up their Thanksgiving concert with the staple, "Up on Cripple Creek", with Levon Helm on lead vocals.BUY ...
Wow at the quality of that YouTube video. 1978? Looks like it was recorded yesterday.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
James Casey, saxophonist for the Trey Anastasio Band, passed away from colon cancer at age 40. He was misdiagnosed and became a patient advocate after his correct diagnosis. https://www.healio.com/news/gastroe...te-james-casey-dies-of-colon-cancer-at-age-40
FairWarning
Footballguy
Jimmy Buffett, 76. Wasn’t a big fan of his music, but he was a marketing genius for selling an island lifestyle.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
The dude created a niche nobody knew they even needed and turned it into a $5 billion empire.
I like his music and love a few of his songs. "Come Monday" is my favorite. James Taylor probably curled up in the fetal position the first time he heard it because it was better than anything he'd ever written.
glvsav37
Footballguy
This one stings. Never got to see him play live. was on my list of things I needed to do ASAP b/c I knew there wasn't much more time left. Love or hate his music, the dude made playing his music fun and lived "beach living" a life we all wish we could.
I did do a u-turn in his driveway once at his home on the east end of Long Island. I was going to a party out there once when I was in college and had to bang the u-turn. The host told me it was Jimmy's house. I didnt know much of who he was back then so it didn't register then.
I did do a u-turn in his driveway once at his home on the east end of Long Island. I was going to a party out there once when I was in college and had to bang the u-turn. The host told me it was Jimmy's house. I didnt know much of who he was back then so it didn't register then.
simey
Footballguy
His passing saddens me. I love his 70s albums. My babysitter, Connie McGill, turned me on to his music in the early 70s. She'd play her guitar to his songs, and she'd teach me some chords. He was on the radio too, and his music was played at the community pool. There are so many of his unpopular songs on those string of 70s albums that are just as good, and some better, than the popular ones.
Where I went to college, our mascot is the Pirate, and I remember when he played in our gym (this was before he exploded in popularity), and he played A Pirate Looks at Forty, and the vibe was just surreal with a gym full of Pirates. The college has always kept that song as a part of it in some way through the decades. As a matter of fact, and I know nobody cares about it, but their tailgate special this week includes beer koozies that say Yes I Am A Pirate (which is lyrics from the song).
Anyway, Jimmy's music has always been a part of my life through the good and through the bad. There's fun in it, and there is comfort in it. I always have a song that I start my mornings with, and this summer it has been one of my favorite songs by Jimmy called Trying to Reason With Hurricane Season. I **** you not, it is the first song I have played every morning all summer long. It was bittersweet playing it this morning. Cheers Jimmy, thanks for the music and memories.
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ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
Those were my thoughts exactly. It sounds kind of cynical, late-stage capitalist to praise someone for creating a brand, but it's still pretty amazing. He was a decent musician, but he never would have become a billionaire based on his singing. Instead he created this whole lifestyle that made a lot of people happy. That's a pretty cool legacy
Chaos34
Footballguy
His passing saddens me. I love his 70s albums. My babysitter, Connie McGill, turned me on to his music in the early 70s. She'd play her guitar to his songs, and she'd teach me some chords. He was on the radio too, and his music was played at the community pool. There are so many of his unpopular songs on those string of 70s albums that are just as good, and some better, than the popular ones.
Where I went to college, our mascot is the Pirate, and I remember when he played in our gym (this was before he exploded in popularity), and he played A Pirate Looks at Forty, and the vibe was just surreal with a gym full of Pirates. The college has always kept that song as a part of it in some way through the decades. As a matter of fact, and I know nobody cares about it, but their tailgate special this week includes beer koozies that say Yes I Am A Pirate (which is lyrics from the song).
Anyway, Jimmy's music has always been a part of my life through the good and through the bad. There's fun in it, and there is comfort in it. I always have a song that I start my mornings with, and this summer it has been one of my favorite songs by Jimmy called Trying to Reason With Hurricane Season. I **** you not, it is the first song I have played every morning all summer long. It was bittersweet playing it this morning. Cheers Jimmy, thanks for music and memories.
something about today
it's a most peculiar grey
>>There was no such place as Margaritaville," Buffett told the Arizona Republic in 2021. “It was a made-up place in my mind, basically made up about my experiences in Key West and having to leave Key West and go on the road to work and then come back and spend time by the beach.”
The song soon inspired restaurants and resorts, turning Buffett’s alleged desire for the simplicity of island life into a multimillion brand. He landed at No. 18 in Forbes’ list of the Richest Celebrities of All Time with a net worth of $1 billion.
“It’s pure escapism is all it is,” he told the Republic. “I’m not the first one to do it, nor shall I probably be the last. But I think it’s really a part of the human condition that you’ve got to have some fun. You’ve got to get away from whatever you do to make a living or other parts of life that stress you out. I try to make it at least 50/50 fun to work and so far it’s worked out.”
His special Gulf Coast mix of country, pop, folk and rock added instruments and tonalities more commonly found in the Caribbean, like steel drums. It was a stew of steelpans, trombones and pedal steel guitar. Buffett’s incredible ear for hooks and light grooves were often overshadowed by his lyrics about fish tacos and sunsets.
Rolling Stone, in a review of Buffett’s 2020 album “Life on the Flip Side,” gave grudging props. “He continues mapping out his surfy, sandy corner of pop music utopia with the chill, friendly warmth of a multi-millionaire you wouldn’t mind sharing a tropically-themed 3 p.m. IPA with, especially if his gold card was on the bar when the last round came.”<<
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The song soon inspired restaurants and resorts, turning Buffett’s alleged desire for the simplicity of island life into a multimillion brand. He landed at No. 18 in Forbes’ list of the Richest Celebrities of All Time with a net worth of $1 billion.
“It’s pure escapism is all it is,” he told the Republic. “I’m not the first one to do it, nor shall I probably be the last. But I think it’s really a part of the human condition that you’ve got to have some fun. You’ve got to get away from whatever you do to make a living or other parts of life that stress you out. I try to make it at least 50/50 fun to work and so far it’s worked out.”
His special Gulf Coast mix of country, pop, folk and rock added instruments and tonalities more commonly found in the Caribbean, like steel drums. It was a stew of steelpans, trombones and pedal steel guitar. Buffett’s incredible ear for hooks and light grooves were often overshadowed by his lyrics about fish tacos and sunsets.
Rolling Stone, in a review of Buffett’s 2020 album “Life on the Flip Side,” gave grudging props. “He continues mapping out his surfy, sandy corner of pop music utopia with the chill, friendly warmth of a multi-millionaire you wouldn’t mind sharing a tropically-themed 3 p.m. IPA with, especially if his gold card was on the bar when the last round came.”<<
‘Margaritaville’ singer Jimmy Buffett, who turned beach-bum life into an empire, dies at 76
“Margaritaville” singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett has died at age 76.
massraider
Footballguy
Jimmy Buffett was a really nice reminder that a LOT of music can be completely awesome if you don't take it so seriously all the time.>>There was no such place as Margaritaville," Buffett told the Arizona Republic in 2021. “It was a made-up place in my mind, basically made up about my experiences in Key West and having to leave Key West and go on the road to work and then come back and spend time by the beach.”
The song soon inspired restaurants and resorts, turning Buffett’s alleged desire for the simplicity of island life into a multimillion brand. He landed at No. 18 in Forbes’ list of the Richest Celebrities of All Time with a net worth of $1 billion.
“It’s pure escapism is all it is,” he told the Republic. “I’m not the first one to do it, nor shall I probably be the last. But I think it’s really a part of the human condition that you’ve got to have some fun. You’ve got to get away from whatever you do to make a living or other parts of life that stress you out. I try to make it at least 50/50 fun to work and so far it’s worked out.”
His special Gulf Coast mix of country, pop, folk and rock added instruments and tonalities more commonly found in the Caribbean, like steel drums. It was a stew of steelpans, trombones and pedal steel guitar. Buffett’s incredible ear for hooks and light grooves were often overshadowed by his lyrics about fish tacos and sunsets.
Rolling Stone, in a review of Buffett’s 2020 album “Life on the Flip Side,” gave grudging props. “He continues mapping out his surfy, sandy corner of pop music utopia with the chill, friendly warmth of a multi-millionaire you wouldn’t mind sharing a tropically-themed 3 p.m. IPA with, especially if his gold card was on the bar when the last round came.”<<
‘Margaritaville’ singer Jimmy Buffett, who turned beach-bum life into an empire, dies at 76
“Margaritaville” singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett has died at age 76.
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
RIP JB. Wasn’t summer without having a big party of friends attend your concert annually. Can’t remember all the specifics of each one, probably because of all the rum and other things we were partaking of, just know it was great summer music spending time hanging with my best buds. RIP in your own Margaritaville.
FairWarning
Footballguy
I don’t think RS was a Buffett fan.>>There was no such place as Margaritaville," Buffett told the Arizona Republic in 2021. “It was a made-up place in my mind, basically made up about my experiences in Key West and having to leave Key West and go on the road to work and then come back and spend time by the beach.”
The song soon inspired restaurants and resorts, turning Buffett’s alleged desire for the simplicity of island life into a multimillion brand. He landed at No. 18 in Forbes’ list of the Richest Celebrities of All Time with a net worth of $1 billion.
“It’s pure escapism is all it is,” he told the Republic. “I’m not the first one to do it, nor shall I probably be the last. But I think it’s really a part of the human condition that you’ve got to have some fun. You’ve got to get away from whatever you do to make a living or other parts of life that stress you out. I try to make it at least 50/50 fun to work and so far it’s worked out.”
His special Gulf Coast mix of country, pop, folk and rock added instruments and tonalities more commonly found in the Caribbean, like steel drums. It was a stew of steelpans, trombones and pedal steel guitar. Buffett’s incredible ear for hooks and light grooves were often overshadowed by his lyrics about fish tacos and sunsets.
Rolling Stone, in a review of Buffett’s 2020 album “Life on the Flip Side,” gave grudging props. “He continues mapping out his surfy, sandy corner of pop music utopia with the chill, friendly warmth of a multi-millionaire you wouldn’t mind sharing a tropically-themed 3 p.m. IPA with, especially if his gold card was on the bar when the last round came.”<<
‘Margaritaville’ singer Jimmy Buffett, who turned beach-bum life into an empire, dies at 76
“Margaritaville” singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett has died at age 76.
gump
Footballguy
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
Perfect
gump
Footballguy
JB reminds me of my late grandfather. An accomplished business man and politician…he spent his later years flying planes and skippering sailboats around the FL Gulfcoast. Buffett was playing often. Buffett’s books were on the table often. My granddad decided he was going to spend his last stage of life as a Parrothead….and he loved every minute.
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Footballguy
So glad I went to see him have for the first time last summer.
The tailgate experience alone was worth it.
The tailgate experience alone was worth it.
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
There will be a period of mourning in my house. My wife is not ok with this.
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
That is on the mark.Jimmy Buffett was a really nice reminder that a LOT of music can be completely awesome if you don't take it so seriously all the time.>>There was no such place as Margaritaville," Buffett told the Arizona Republic in 2021. “It was a made-up place in my mind, basically made up about my experiences in Key West and having to leave Key West and go on the road to work and then come back and spend time by the beach.”
The song soon inspired restaurants and resorts, turning Buffett’s alleged desire for the simplicity of island life into a multimillion brand. He landed at No. 18 in Forbes’ list of the Richest Celebrities of All Time with a net worth of $1 billion.
“It’s pure escapism is all it is,” he told the Republic. “I’m not the first one to do it, nor shall I probably be the last. But I think it’s really a part of the human condition that you’ve got to have some fun. You’ve got to get away from whatever you do to make a living or other parts of life that stress you out. I try to make it at least 50/50 fun to work and so far it’s worked out.”
His special Gulf Coast mix of country, pop, folk and rock added instruments and tonalities more commonly found in the Caribbean, like steel drums. It was a stew of steelpans, trombones and pedal steel guitar. Buffett’s incredible ear for hooks and light grooves were often overshadowed by his lyrics about fish tacos and sunsets.
Rolling Stone, in a review of Buffett’s 2020 album “Life on the Flip Side,” gave grudging props. “He continues mapping out his surfy, sandy corner of pop music utopia with the chill, friendly warmth of a multi-millionaire you wouldn’t mind sharing a tropically-themed 3 p.m. IPA with, especially if his gold card was on the bar when the last round came.”<<
‘Margaritaville’ singer Jimmy Buffett, who turned beach-bum life into an empire, dies at 76
“Margaritaville” singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett has died at age 76.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
That's ok, soon they will publish a special issue as if they were behind him from the beginning.
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
We've seen him a lot. It was made clear to me 30 years ago that one of the best ways to make my wife happy was take her to a Buffett concert. If he near or in Jersey we were there.So glad I went to see him have for the first time last summer.
The tailgate experience alone was worth it.
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
Never went but I heard it was an amazing communal experienceSo glad I went to see him have for the first time last summer.
The tailgate experience alone was worth it.
Chaos34
Footballguy
yes i've done a bit of smugglin
i've run my share of grass
made enough money to buy miami
but i pissed it away so fast
just a son of a son
a son of a son of a sailor
son of a gun
load the last ton
one step ahead of the jailor
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
RIP former New Mexico governor and ambassador Bill Richardson. He was a stand-up dude.
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
There’s something to be said for dedicating your life to freeing people in Third World prisons
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
Great remembrance about Buffet from Paul McCartney: https://x.com/paulmccartney/status/1698053869656236125?s=46&t=QBN6NSNmFw6g7C0xqBnz2A
northern exposure
Footballguy
I think there would be some overlap between the Buffet and Chesney fanbases.
heckmanm
Footballguy
“Oh, wait guys, it’s Jimmy Buffett. Certainly no drugs on THIS plane”
New Binky the Doormat
Footballguy
DAMN.
Jimmy dies and UH takes it as an opportunity to sucker punch gentle James Taylor in the face.
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
Can’t say I’ve ever met JT, but from what I understand he was a mean old nasty dude when he was using in the ’70s
DAMN.
Jimmy dies and UH takes it as an opportunity to sucker punch gentle James Taylor in the face.
General Malaise
Footballguy
I played Jimmy from morning to midnight yesterday and I'm probably going to do that again today, only this time I'm making margaritas.
An under the radar gem of his is Death of an Unpopular Poet. The song's about a writer - a poet - who doesn't get discovered until after his death. He didn't care for his family, though that didn't stop his brother from trying to gain posthumous fame through relation. Jokes on the family, though. All his writing royalties went to his beloved dog who lives out his years eating steak and living in a posh dog house. Perfect. A beautiful song.
An under the radar gem of his is Death of an Unpopular Poet. The song's about a writer - a poet - who doesn't get discovered until after his death. He didn't care for his family, though that didn't stop his brother from trying to gain posthumous fame through relation. Jokes on the family, though. All his writing royalties went to his beloved dog who lives out his years eating steak and living in a posh dog house. Perfect. A beautiful song.
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
Always thought he was a great writer. I have several of his books which are great reads.
General Malaise
Footballguy
What book would you recommend for a new reader of his?
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
I'd definitely start with "Tales From Margaritaville". I want to say it's his earliest book he wrote ('89-90ish), it's a tremendous story IMO, still his best IMO. He's just a fabulous story teller IMO.
simey
Footballguy
I love that song. My favorite line(s) in it is...
and everybody's searchin'
for the King of underground
well they found him down in Florida
with a tombstone for a crown
I love the verse too you mentioned about the royalties being left to his dog Spooner.
Enjoy your day listening to his tunes. 
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
Been working outside all day and wife has Jimmy blasting in house. Catching Sting tonight in AC and will be stopping at Landshark to tip one to the son of a son of a sailor.
