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Scott Atwell's Buffett Backstories
Registrace 3. 08. 2015
The people and places who inspired Jimmy Buffett songs are brought to life by Key West native Scott Atwell, who celebrates the 50th anniversary of the singer’s arrival to the island in 1971 with 50 backstories of his most beloved songs. Even the price of the print edition ($19.71) is a nod to the anniversary. From the original tune that forged Buffett’s path to Key West (Railroad Lady) to the song that changed everything (Margaritaville), including never-before published accounts of the “pirate” Phil Clark, Buffett Backstories connects with the people and places that have inspired generations of Parrot Heads. Former Coral Reefer Band road manager Bob “LipBalm” Liberman provides zany anecdotes in the foreword and the afterword is anchored by a map of Buffett’s Key West haunts.
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Bubbles Up
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In honor of the posthumous release of Jimmy Buffett's final album, here's the backstory of the man who coined the phrase "Bubbles Up".
Cover Backstory
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The cover of a book can make or break the success of what's inside. We hit a homerun with Buffett Backstories and, now, here's the backstory.
The Flick
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In November of 1971 Jimmy Buffett came south for a small gig in Coral Gables. The visit changed everything.
Young Mr. Moon
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Meet the inspiration for Jimmy Buffett’s Chanson pour Les Petits Enfant's, and his surprising return to the Margaritaville universe.
Welcome to Buffett Backstories
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Some history about the author and a long-lost music shop on Duval Street.
Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season
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When your back deck overlooks an iconic Key West bar, inspirational music is bound to follow.
My Head Hurts, My Feet Stink
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Going down to Fausto’s to get some chocolate milk.
86’d from the Chart Room
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Some history behind the spartan watering hole at the Pier House.
Gypsies in the Palace (and other Key West nicknames)
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From high atop Solares Hill in Key West.
Jimmy Buffett’s Key West
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Take a stroll back in time and compare Key West haunts of the ups to how they look today.
I went down to Captain Tony’s and ate the “Last Mango in Paris”
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I went down to Captain Tony’s and ate the “Last Mango in Paris”
Fins , Bubbles up to you Sir and thanks for your story
Thank you for sharing your story! I loved it!!
Thank you Scott for bringing this much needed back story to our attention. Thank you Red for your service and sharing your stories with us! Fins/Bubbles Up Forever ~ David K.
What page is that story on in the book?
Thanks for sharing this. Great story!
As a retired AF flier, I never had to do the dunker, but I knew of it from my Navy brethren and I knew Jimmy had to do it for his ride. I know he credited his survival from his own plane crash to the training he received from the Navy prior to his Tomcat flight. So I suspected that is where “Bubbles Up” came from, but now I know I was correct. Great hearing it from Red……v/r Draino
First of all thank you for your service, Thank You! Forgot about his plane flipping with JB under water and his story afterwards but l still remember most is some total ash Holes shooting live ammunition at his plane occupied with his friend who we're stopping for a chicken lunch, guess another reason why we love America. In Florida, Dive certification school instructor told us never hold breath just blow bubbles. I can still remember my dive Master Mac saying to everyone just breathe normal and blow Bubbles; they'll go up where ya want to be, hopefully.
Thank you for continuing to bring us these "backstories"! Having insight on the origins of Jimmy's music that we all love so much makes the songs even more special. Keep up the great work! (And awesome book--BTW!)
That was a neat story. It seems like Jimmy made friends wherever he went. He lived a full and rich life. Thanks for sharing.
What a great story. Thaks for sharing it. Bubbles up!
Man. That was AWESOME.