Pirate Looks at Forty
Jimmy Buffett
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11 facts about this song
Song Theme"A Pirate Looks at Forty" is one of Jimmy Buffett's most popular songs. It expresses the lamentations of an aging oceanic pirate on his momentous 40th birthday.
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Album InformationThe song was included in Buffett's 1974 album titled "A1A." This album marked a major turning point in the singer's career where he started building his unique blend of country and coastal music.
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Song InspirationBuffett has often mentioned that "A Pirate Looks at Forty" was inspired by a friend named Captain Tony Tarracino, who was a famous seafarer and bar owner in Key West, Florida, and who played a big part in Buffett's life.
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Live PerformancesAs of today, "Pirate Looks at Forty" continues to be a fan favorite, frequently being played at Jimmy Buffett’s live concerts and sometimes combined with some of his other hits like "Mother Ocean” in medley performances.
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Cultural ImpactThis song has created a massive cultural impact, noticeably contributing to the beach-loving, carefree "Parrothead" subculture around Jimmy Buffett and his music.
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Literary Connection"A Pirate Looks at Forty" is also an essay title in the collection "A Pirate Looks at Fifty" by Jimmy Buffett. It draws parallels between the song and the author's own life.
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InfluenceThe song has been covered by many famous artists, including Jack Johnson, which indicates its lasting influence on popular music.
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Music Style"Pirate Looks at Forty" follows typical Buffett's style of storytelling with a blend of country, pop, and folk music, with its lyrics painting a vivid picture of a free-spirited, vagabond pirate lifestyle.
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Critical ReceptionThe song is critically acclaimed for its unique and introspective lyrics, as well as Buffett's laid-back performance style.
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Song Length“A Pirate Looks at Forty” is 3 minutes, 52 seconds long, although live versions can often extend past this length.
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Song WritingBuffett solely wrote the song reflecting his songwriting skills, especially in incorporating detailed narratives within the song's theme.
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