4 Underrated Jimmy Buffett Songs of the 1970s — A Commentary

For most people who come to appreciate the songs of Jimmy Buffett, you’ll notice an abundance of great songs written and recorded during the 1970s. It was a prolific time for Buffett. He wrote and recorded his most beloved and well-known songs like “Come Monday,” “A Pirate Looks at Forty” and “He Went to Paris.”

I’m going to explore four great, but underrated Jimmy Buffett songs from the 1970s. These are tunes that didn’t appear on the “Boats, Beaches, Bars & Ballads” box set or the acoustic “Songs You Don’t Know By Heart” album. They’re the deep, deep cuts.

I’ll try to express what I think about these songs, and I’ll also share some audio and video recordings to make my points. You’ll see clips and quotes from interviews I did with Jerry Jeff Walker, Coral Reefer Peter Mayer, hit songwriter Larry Bastian and acclaimed singer-songwriter Greg Bridgewater.

Keep in mind, I may not mention your favorite Buffett song from the 1970s. Making this list wasn’t easy, but let’s get going.