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Jimmy Buffett
I grew up in the UK in the 80s & 90s, which seems to be the period he was really becoming huge in the US, and I had never heard of him until he died a couple of years ago.
Correct. Never heard of him. Sounds like a fat man at a wedding.
You’re not far off. His true draw was getting drunk at the massive tailgate parties in the parking lot. I barely remember the few actual concerts I went into.
The UK is Europe...
Not according to them
You can't just decide to not be part of a continent.
gestures broadly at Brexit
It’s a joke, mate
According to who? The UK, and I live in Wales btw, is part of the European continent. The myopic, bigoted people of the UK voted to leave the EU which is a political institution not to be confused with Europe as a continent.
They are not a part of the European union oké Zwitserland and Norway but they are a part of Europe.
Same with Willie Nelson.
Know the name, know roughly what he looks like through parodies, no idea about his music
"You Are Always On My Mind" is worth a listen.
Isn't that Elvis?
Elvis covered it. I just found out Nelson never wrote it. Saw Willie Nelson 15 years ago with John Mellencamp and Bob Dylan. Willie and John were great.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Always_on_My_Mind
Wow, TIL! Thanks for this, I was so sure you were mistaken
I mean I was? I thoughtWillie Nelson wrote it.
Oh right. Well then, shame on you.
literally only know his name because of south park
He's also a good novelist. I dislike his music. I dislike many of his fans as they tend to be the kinds of people who love the Grateful Dead and Reagan at the same time. His books are good.
You aren't missing anything. He made a bunch of really idiotic music.
His books are worth reading.