Jimmy Buffett: The Key West Years

by Tom Corcoran

Written by Tom Corcoran, Jimmy’s longtime photographer and co-lyricist of “Cuban Crime of Passion” and Fins,” the 64-page trade paperback includes over three dozen photos from 1971 onward. It’s the perfect handbook for fans and Key West visitors. Plenty of “stories we can tell” and details about JB’s life away from the rock-and-roll trail. Readers will gain insight to song lyrics, lifestyle, hangouts, and the 35-year love affair between Jimmy Buffett and the city at the end of road.

Genres: Nonfiction, Music

64 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2006

About the author

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Tom Corcoran first moved to Florida in 1970. He has been a disc jockey, bartender, AAA travel counselor, U. S. Navy officer, screenwriter, freelance photographer, automotive magazine editor, computer graphic artist, and journalist.

Reviews

[Patricia Baker · Rating 2 out of 5]

short book about Jimmy Buffett's appearance in Key West, Florida. very easy to read. Probably would have wanted more info.

[Marion · Rating 5 out of 5]

The photography by the author made this so very special. Jimmy Buffett was part of my college music which is always with me. Wonderful that my son-in-law loves the island living as well as the music this great story-teller told to so many generations. Because the grandkids are also in love with the music. Thank you Mr Corcoran for your eye to see the landscape and to know this great man.
So sorry he is gone.

[Rick Fifield · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are a Jimmy Buffett fan and are going to Key West for the first time make sure you read this book before you go. In this book there are over 30 locations and coaches few colorful characters that Corcoran list as places Jimmy hung out at and people he knew. Some are still there, some are gone but he does give locations for most of the places he lists.

[Jon Barber · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have enjoyed many of Tom's Alex Rutledge novels, and I am a Parrothead since 1991. I had hoped that this would be a great read. I found it informative, but short and sometimes jarring. Worth reading for lovers of Buffett and Key West.

[Brett Armstrong · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short descriptions of some of Jimmy Buffet’s favorite spots in Key West written by noted author, friend, and long-time resident. Offers glimpses into Buffet’s life as well as a pretty good sense of what the rhythms of the island might have been like “in the good old days”

[Ted · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this book written by a man who new JB when he was starting out. Good background on what it was like in Key West when trop rock began.

[Beth Wehling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read intro or refresher book.

[Rus Wornom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Way too short! Corcoran is a great writer, and this book needs these stories expanded!

[Carin Lozano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too short, but 5 stars nonetheless!