Boats, Beaches, Bars & Ballads
Jimmy Buffett · 1992
265 min · 72 tracks · folk rock · soft rock · country rock
A sun-soaked blend of tropical rock melodies and laid-back storytelling that invites escapism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sunny day beach vibes
- laid-back storytelling journeys
- easy-going sing-along moments
- for outdoor gatherings
- escapist tunes for relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking intense emotional depth
- prefer fast-paced listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Boats, Beaches, Bars & Ballads' was released in 1992, Jimmy Buffett was solidifying his status as a cultural phenomenon. This compilation album came after his peak commercial successes in the 1970s and 1980s, including the massive hit 'Margaritaville,' which shaped his brand of beach-inspired music. The album draws from various popular tracks throughout his career, showcasing his signature style while appealing to both longtime fans and new listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kenny Chesney· Zac Brown Band· Alan Jackson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Son of a Son of a Sailor 3:23
- 2 Havana Daydreamin' 3:39
- 3 Mañana 4:15
- 4 Treat Her Like a Lady 4:17
- 5 Steamer 4:10
- 6 Jolly Mon Sing 3:17
- 7 Nautical Wheelers 3:36
- 8 Take It Back 4:00
- 9 On a Slow Boat to China 3:59
- 10 Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes 3:17
- 11 Love and Luck 4:39
- 12 The Captain and the Kid 3:15
- 13 Tryin' to Reason With Hurricane Season 4:22
- 14 Boat Drinks 2:38
- 15 One Particular Harbour 5:37
- 16 A Pirate Looks at Forty 3:53
- 17 Lovely Cruise 3:57
Disc 2
- 1 Margaritaville 4:11
- 2 Grapefruit - Juicy Fruit 2:57
- 3 Ragtop Day 3:06
- 4 Frank and Lola 3:16
- 5 Tin Cup Chalice 3:37
- 6 Knees of My Heart 2:41
- 7 Money Back Guarantee 4:25
- 8 When the Coast Is Clear 2:57
- 9 Biloxi 5:39
- 10 Distantly in Love 2:50
- 11 Coconut Telegraph 2:59
- 12 Stars on the Water 3:17
- 13 Who's the Blonde Stranger? 3:45
- 14 I Have Found Me a Home 3:54
- 15 Christmas in the Caribbean 3:11
- 16 Volcano 3:39
- 17 Brown Eyed Girl 3:52
- 18 Cheeseburger in Paradise 2:50
Disc 3
- 1 Fins 3:26
- 2 The Weather Is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful 4:08
- 3 Tampico Trauma 4:36
- 4 Livingston Saturday Night 3:10
- 5 Cuban Crime of Passion 3:41
- 6 First Look 3:54
- 7 The Wino and I Know 3:03
- 8 The Great Filling Station Holdup 3:02
- 9 Why Don't We Get Drunk 2:44
- 10 Elvis Imitators 2:20
- 11 Pencil Thin Mustache 2:51
- 12 Kick It in Second Wind 3:58
- 13 Desperation Samba (Halloween in Tijuana) 3:30
- 14 When Salome Plays the Drum 3:29
- 15 They Don't Dance Like Carmen No More 2:53
- 16 The Pascagoula Run 3:21
- 17 Sending the Old Man Home 3:24
- 18 Domino College 3:55
Disc 4
- 1 Come Monday 3:08
- 2 Defying Gravity 2:42
- 3 Survive 4:49
- 4 Incommunicado 3:41
- 5 I Heard I Was in Town 3:38
- 6 Ballad of Spider John 4:28
- 7 Little Miss Magic 4:02
- 8 California Promises 3:40
- 9 If the Phone Doesn't Ring, It's Me 3:27
- 10 African Friend 4:01
- 11 Everlasting Moon 3:55
- 12 Pre-You 5:17
- 13 Middle of the Night 3:15
- 14 Coast of Marseilles 5:02
- 15 Island 3:55
- 16 He Went to Paris 3:30
- 17 Stars Fell on Alabama 4:14
- 18 Changing Channels 3:31
- 19 Twelve Volt Man 3:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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