Somewhere over China
Jimmy Buffett · 1982
35 min · 9 tracks · folk rock · soft rock · country rock
A breezy blend of country rock and soft pop, infused with a spirit of wanderlust and adventure.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo journey
- breezy vibes for daydreaming
- for road trip playlists
- lighthearted songs about adventure
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek deep emotional exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1982, 'Somewhere Over China' marked Jimmy Buffett's transition into mainstream success after his breakthrough album 'Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes' (1977). At this point in his career, Buffett was solidifying his unique sound that combined elements of country and Caribbean music, appealing to a growing fanbase attracted to his laid-back lifestyle and storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kenny Chesney· Zac Brown Band· Alan Jackson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Where's the Party 3:37
- 2 It's Midnight and I'm Not Famous Yet 3:49
- 3 I Heard I Was in Town 3:36
- 4 Somewhere Over China 5:20
- 5 When Salome Plays the Drum 3:25
- 6 Lip Service 3:57
- 7 If I Could Just Get It on Paper 3:32
- 8 Steamer 4:06
- 9 On a Slow Boat to China 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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