Last Mango in Paris cover

Released 41 years ago this June

Last Mango in Paris

Jimmy Buffett · 1985

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

A sun-soaked blend of folk-rock storytelling and laid-back country vibes that evoke a tropical escape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sun-soaked afternoon relaxation
  • steady mid-tempo escapism
  • easygoing sing-along vibes
  • tropical storytelling adventures

Maybe skip if you want

  • fast-paced energy seekers
  • intense emotional depth fans

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1985, 'Last Mango in Paris' was Jimmy Buffett's twelfth studio album, following his commercial breakthrough with 'Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes'. At this point in his career, Buffett was solidifying his status as a major figure in the soft rock and country music scenes, known for his beach-inspired lifestyle and storytelling approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Kenny Chesney· Zac Brown Band· Alan Jackson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Everybody's on the Run 3:27
  • 2 Frank and Lola 3:17
  • 3 The Perfect Partner 3:06
  • 4 Please Bypass This Heart 3:18
  • 5 Gypsies in the Palace 5:08
  • 6 Desperation Samba (Halloween in Tijuana) 3:34
  • 7 If the Phone Doesn't Ring, It's Me 3:28
  • 8 Last Mango in Paris 3:16
  • 9 Jolly Mon Sing 3:17
  • 10 Beyond the End 4:48

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