#124 – Abandoned On Tuesday
#124 – Abandoned On Tuesday -by Stacy Garwood- A new year, a new theme, but still deep diving into the music of Jimmy Buffett. Deciding on a theme this year felt easy. Jimmy Buffett...
Tagged: Down To Earth
#117 – Captain America
Happy July! Summer is here, having just rolled past the summer solstice a couple weeks before, and then the 4th of July, with songs by Jimmy Buffett rolling through my mind. The “Fourth” holiday always brings to mind very American things, such as flags and fireworks and fun, as well as the enjoyment and relaxation of a summer picnic celebration. Captain America is a song that touches on comic book hero’s and the innocence of a bygone era, similar to lazy summer days in the sun. This song is also a reminder of how the world feels a lot differently than it did back when it was written, or even five years ago.
#58 – A Mile High In Denver
Denver Colorado is called “the Mile High City” because its official elevation is listed at 5280 feet, exactly one mile. Looking into information on where exactly this elevation is measured from reveals it be the 13th step on the west side of the State Capital Building. Now, why that is the official measurement spot is a bit bizarre, but regardless of a couple of feet or not, Denver sits at a very interesting elevation. Cities need nicknames, and this is a pretty great one. There is no doubt in my mind, that Jimmy heard that nickname and ran with it, maybe starting with a title or a few lyrics and eventually coming up with a charming song about the Colorado Rocky Mountains based on a city with an iconic nickname.