Havana Daydreamin' cover

Released 50 years ago

Havana Daydreamin'

Jimmy Buffett · 1976

33 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · soft rock · country rock

A sun-drenched blend of country rock and folk, evoking the laid-back spirit of tropical escapism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • laid-back tropical escapism
  • for sunny afternoons
  • sing-along vibes with friends
  • playful storytelling and humor

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of intense drama
  • prefer longer, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Havana Daydreamin'' was released in 1976, Jimmy Buffett was transitioning from his early folk roots into a more defined 'gulf and western' sound. This album followed his breakthrough with 'Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes' and further solidified his image as a laid-back troubadour celebrating coastal life.
Stylistic neighbors
Kenny Chesney· Zac Brown Band· Alan Jackson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Woman Goin’ Crazy on Caroline Street 4:10
  • 2 My Head Hurts, My Feet Stink and I Don’t Love Jesus 2:35
  • 3 The Captain and the Kid 3:18
  • 4 Big Rig 3:31
  • 5 Defying Gravity 2:43
  • 6 Havaña Daydreamin’ 3:39
  • 7 Cliches 2:46
  • 8 Something So Feminine About a Mandolin 3:32
  • 9 Kick It in Second Wind 3:57
  • 10 This Hotel Room 3:09

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