Meet Me in Margaritaville: The Ultimate Collection
Jimmy Buffett · 2003
150 min · 38 tracks · folk rock · soft rock · country rock
A sun-soaked blend of country, rock, and folk that invites listeners to escape to paradise.
Why this album works
'Meet Me in Margaritaville' debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200 and has been certified multi-platinum, reflecting Buffett's massive commercial success. This collection not only highlights his enduring popularity but also cements his influence on the tropic rock genre, inspiring countless artists to embrace similar themes of escapism.
- Best for
- sunny escape for relaxation easygoing tunes for gatherings nostalgic vibes of carefree summers
- Context
- By 2003, Jimmy Buffett was well-established as a cultural icon synonymous with laid-back beach living, having released multiple successful albums since his breakthrough in the 1970s. 'Meet Me in Margaritaville: The Ultimate Collection' compiles his most beloved tracks while showcasing new recordings, solidifying his legacy within American music and lifestyle.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Christina Aguilera· Madonna· No Doubt· Sparks· Harry Nilsson· Nancy Sinatra· Debbie Gibson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Margaritaville Standout 4:10
- 2 Migration 4:14
- 3 Growing Older but Not Up 3:26
- 4 Holiday 5:24
- 5 Come Monday 3:09
- 6 Fruitcakes 7:39
- 7 We Are the People Our Parents Warned Us About 3:21
- 8 Cheeseburger in Paradise Standout 2:50
- 9 Jolly Mon Sing 3:15
- 10 The Pascagoula Run (live/new recording) 4:00
- 11 Tin Cup Chalice 3:37
- 12 Pencil Thin Moustache 2:51
- 13 Grapefruit / Juicy Fruit 2:57
- 14 Coconut Telegraph 2:59
- 15 Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes 3:17
- 16 Last Mango in Paris 3:16
- 17 Fins 3:26
- 18 Why Don’t We Get Drunk 2:43
- 19 Brown Eyed Girl 3:54
- 20 One Particular Harbour 5:30
Disc 2
- 1 School Boy Heart 4:33
- 2 Everybody’s Talkin’ 3:00
- 3 Volcano 3:38
- 4 Son of a Son of a Sailor (new recording) 4:46
- 5 Take Another Road 3:41
- 6 Knees of My Heart (new recording) 3:03
- 7 In the Shelter (new recording) 4:01
- 8 Havana Daydreamin’ 3:39
- 9 Desperation Samba (Halloween in Tijuana) (live/new recording) 4:17
- 10 Barefoot Children 4:53
- 11 Saxophones (new recording) 3:48
- 12 Cowboy in the Jungle 5:08
- 13 He Went to Paris (new recording) 3:56
- 14 Creola 7:01
- 15 Bob Robert’s Society Band 3:43
- 16 A Pirate Looks at Forty (live/new recording) 4:33
- 17 Sail on Sailor 2:44
- 18 The Captain and the Kid (new recording) 3:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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