Jimmy Buffett's First Album

When you hear the name Jimmy Buffett, you probably think of the upbeat, carefree songs for which he's famous. These will certainly put a smile on your face and they include songs like "Margaritaville" and "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitude." These songs are famous but Jimmy Buffett's first album had a completely different style than what his later music reflected in these songs.

If you listen closely to the lyrics, you'll discover that most of Buffett's songs tell some kind of story. It could be about having fun, relaxing in the sun, revolve around some adventure or it could be a story about love. Whatever the case may be, there is usually a story in there somewhere.

Jimmy Buffett started writing and performing songs in the late 1960s from his home in Nashville Tennessee where he sang country songs. In 1970, he recorded his first full album "Down To Earth". Travis Turk produced this album and it was backed by the Barnaby Record label.

Jimmy Buffett's first album had a total of 11 songs that consisted of the following titles:

Side A- The Christian, Ellis Dee (He Ain't Free), The Missionary, A Mile High In Denver, The Captain and the Kid

Side B- Captain America, Ain't He a Genius, Turnabout, There's Nothin' Soft about Hard Times, I Can't be Your Hero Today, Truck Stop Salvation

These songs capture a side of Buffett before his change in style got the attention of all types of music lovers. Jimmy Buffett's first album has him playing the acoustic guitar and features more serious lyrics than his later works. His music has a more somber tone as he sang about social awareness and life.

Since this was the very first album he recorded and because it reflects a different side of Buffett, "Down to Earth" can be considered a rare collector's item. This is not something that you'll usually find in your best friend's music collection. There are many Buffett fans that don't know he recorded this and one other album called "High Cumberland Jubilee", before he became famous for his remote humor and carefree attitude portrayed in his later albums.

If you've never heard any of the songs recorded on his first album, you're missing out. Even if you're not a huge Buffett fan, you're sure to find them interesting. Jimmy Buffett's first album did reflect his passion for music and it helped to jumpstart his career, making him the well-known and loved artist he is today.

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