Buffett began playing guitar during his first year at Auburn University before continuing his college years at Pearl River Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi. He began his musical career in Nashville, Tennessee, during the late 1960s as a country artist and recorded his first album, the country-tinged folk rock record "Down to Earth" in 1970.
Moving to FLorida, Buffett's second release was 1973's A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean. Albums Living & Dying in 3/4 Time and A1A both followed in 1974, Havana Daydreamin' appeared in 1976, and Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes followed in 1977, which featured the breakthrough hit song "Margaritaville".
Buffett's album License to Chill, released on July 13, 2004, topped the U.S. pop albums chart for the first time in his career.
Buffett continued to tour regularly until shortly before his death, although later in his career, he shifted to a more relaxed schedule of around 20โ30 dates, with infrequent back-to-back nights, preferring to play only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. This schedule provided the title of his 1999 live album.
In August 2006, he released the album Take the Weather with You.
On April 20, 2010, a double CD of performances recorded during the 2008 and 2009 tours, called Encores, was released.
In 2020, Buffett released Songs You Don't Know by Heart, a fan-curated collection of his lesser-known songs rerecorded on his collection of notable guitars.
Illness and death:
In May 2023, Buffett was hospitalized to "address some issues that needed immediate attention" and rescheduled tour dates. In late August, he entered hospice care and had a final meeting with family and friends, in which his last words to his sister were "have fun". Buffett died on September 1, 2023, age 76, at his home in Sag Harbor, New York, due to complications from Merkel-cell carcinoma, a rare and aggressive skin cancer, with which he had been diagnosed four years earlier. He was surrounded by his family, friends, music, and dogs at the time of his death.
Hey Good Lookin'
Jimmy Buffett Lyrics
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Hey, Hey, Good Lookin', whatcha got cookin'
How's about cookin' something up with me
[George Strait:]
Hey, sweet baby, don't you think maybe
We could find us a brand new recipe.
[Alan Jackson:]
I got a hot rod Ford and a two dollar bill
And I know a spot right over the hill
There's soda pop and the dancin's free
So if you want to have fun come a- long with me.
[Kenny Chesney:]
Say Hey, Good Lookin', whatcha got cookin'
[Toby Keith:]
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me.
[Jimmy:]
Let's stir it up boys.
[Jimmy:]
I'm free and I'm ready
maybe we can go steady
[Clint:]
How's about savin' all your time for me
[Kenny:]
No more lookin',
[Toby:]
I know I've been tooken
[George:]
How's about keepin' steady company.
[Kenny:]
I'm gonna throw my date book over the fence
[Toby:]
And find me one for five or ten cents.
[George:]
I'll keep it 'til it's covered with age
[Clint:]
'Cause I'm writin' your name down on ev'ry page.
[All:]
Hey, Hey, Good Lookin',
[Alan:]
Whatcha got cookin'
[Jimmy:]
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me.
[Clint:]
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me.
[George:]
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me.
The lyrics to Jimmy Buffett's song Hey Good Lookin' is a collaboration with other legendary country music artists like George Strait, Alan Jackson, Clint Black, Kenny Chesney, and Toby Keith. The song is all about a group of boys who are trying to woo a girl into having fun with them. They're all singing about what they can offer the girl and how they plan to have a good time with her. It's a fun, upbeat song that's perfect for dancing and having a good time.
The lyrics themselves reflect a simpler time when people would flirt and have fun without any expectations. The boys are all trying to impress the girl by showing off their cars, their money, and their dance moves. They're all vying for her attention and trying to outdo each other, but ultimately they're all just looking to have a good time.
The song is a playful and lighthearted ode to courtship, and the lyrics reflect a time when dating was less complicated. It's an infectious tune that's sure to get people dancing and singing along, and it's a great example of the timeless appeal of country music.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, Hey, Good Lookin', whatcha got cookin'
Greetings, attractive person, what culinary endeavors are currently in progress?
How's about cookin' something up with me
Would you be interested in preparing a dish together?
Hey, sweet baby, don't you think maybe
Hello, dear, do you consider the possibility?
We could find us a brand new recipe.
We could potentially discover a fresh culinary creation.
I got a hot rod Ford and a two dollar bill
I possess a Ford automobile of noteworthy speed and a modest American currency.
And I know a spot right over the hill
Furthermore, I am acquainted with a location nearby.
There's soda pop and the dancin's free
Refreshing carbonated beverages are available, and dancing does not require financial compensation.
So if you want to have fun come a- long with me.
Therefore, if you desire an enjoyable experience, accompany me.
Say Hey, Good Lookin', whatcha got cookin'
Announcing again, attractive person, what culinary endeavors are currently in progress?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me.
Would you be interested in preparing a dish together?
Let's stir it up boys.
Let us begin the creative process.
I'm free and I'm ready
I am available and prepared for activities.
maybe we can go steady
Possibly we could pursue a romantic relationship.
How's about savin' all your time for me
Would you consider dedicating all your leisure time to me?
No more lookin'
There is no longer a need to search for companionship.
I know I've been tooken
I am aware that I have been previously romantically involved.
How's about keepin' steady company.
Would you consider maintaining a consistent social partnership?
I'm gonna throw my date book over the fence
I intend to discard my schedule for potential romantic engagements.
And find me one for five or ten cents.
I will acquire a new schedule for a nominal fee.
I'll keep it 'til it's covered with age
I will preserve it until it is weathered with time.
'Cause I'm writin' your name down on ev'ry page.
Because I am inscribing your name on every available space.
Hey, Hey, Good Lookin',
Greetings, attractive person,
Whatcha got cookin'
What culinary endeavors are currently in progress?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me.
Would you be interested in preparing a dish together?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me.
Would you be interested in preparing a dish together?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me.
Would you be interested in preparing a dish together?
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Written by: Hank Sr. Williams
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Ronja2H2
Lyrics:
"Hey Good Lookin'"
(feat. Clint Black, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith and George Strait)
[Jimmy:]
Hey, Hey, Good Lookin', whatcha got cookin'
How's about cookin' something up with me
[George Strait:]
Hey, sweet baby, don't you think maybe
We could find us a brand new recipe.
[Alan Jackson:]
I got a hot rod Ford and a two dollar bill
[Clint Black:]
And I know a spot right over the hill
There's soda pop and the dancin's free
So if you wanna have fun come a- long with me.
[Kenny Chesney:]
Say Hey, Good Lookin', whatcha got cookin'
[Toby Keith:]
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me.
[Jimmy:]
Let's stir it up boys.
[Jimmy:]
I'm free and I'm ready
maybe we can go steady
[Clint:]
How's about savin' all your time for me
[Kenny:]
No more lookin',
[Toby:]
I know I've been tooken
[George:]
How's about keepin' steady company.
[Kenny:]
I'm gonna throw my date book over the fence
[Toby:]
And find me one for five or ten cents.
[George:]
I'll keep it 'til it's covered with age
[Clint:]
'Cause I'm writin' your name down on ev'ry page.
[All:]
Hey, Hey, Good Lookin',
[Alan:]
Whatcha got cookin'
[Jimmy:]
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me.
[Clint:]
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me.
[George:]
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me.
Ronja2H2
Lyrics:
"Hey Good Lookin'"
(feat. Clint Black, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith and George Strait)
[Jimmy:]
Hey, Hey, Good Lookin', whatcha got cookin'
How's about cookin' something up with me
[George Strait:]
Hey, sweet baby, don't you think maybe
We could find us a brand new recipe.
[Alan Jackson:]
I got a hot rod Ford and a two dollar bill
[Clint Black:]
And I know a spot right over the hill
There's soda pop and the dancin's free
So if you wanna have fun come a- long with me.
[Kenny Chesney:]
Say Hey, Good Lookin', whatcha got cookin'
[Toby Keith:]
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me.
[Jimmy:]
Let's stir it up boys.
[Jimmy:]
I'm free and I'm ready
maybe we can go steady
[Clint:]
How's about savin' all your time for me
[Kenny:]
No more lookin',
[Toby:]
I know I've been tooken
[George:]
How's about keepin' steady company.
[Kenny:]
I'm gonna throw my date book over the fence
[Toby:]
And find me one for five or ten cents.
[George:]
I'll keep it 'til it's covered with age
[Clint:]
'Cause I'm writin' your name down on ev'ry page.
[All:]
Hey, Hey, Good Lookin',
[Alan:]
Whatcha got cookin'
[Jimmy:]
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me.
[Clint:]
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me.
[George:]
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me.
Jennifer Dijames
Good job guys.
Esta Dewberry
โค๏ธ
Cam The Man
I had the License To Chill album years ago.
thecitytroll
thank you
Barry McCockiner
So close, but Valient effort! ๐๐ป
Amber Weiland
Rest in Paradise Jimmy. Your music will live forever
David Holton
Hello how are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song
Donna Witman
Awesome! 6 icons on same stage having fun, enjoying life and entertaining the lucky crowd!
David Holton
Hello how are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song