I’ve always enjoyed Jimmy Buffett’s music and so does David. As for Charlie he will listen to him once and a while because Jimmy Buffet had a song Suzzane loved. When I heard he passed away I was sad but knew Suzzie would be happy because he would be in Heaven with her.
This week in our Homeschool Charlie and I will be studying Jimmy Buffett life and music through Life Magazine. If you listen to Jimmy Buffett which song of his do you like and why? Do you know what a Parrotheads is and do you consider yourself one? I didn’t know about it until he passed and I would like to be a Parrotheads.
Jimmy Buffett:
James William Buffett (December 25, 1946 – September 1, 2023) was an American musician and singer-songwriter.[10] He was best known for his tropical rock music,[2] which often portrayed a lifestyle described as “island escapism”[11] and promoted enjoying life and following passions.[12] Buffett recorded hit songs known as “The Big 8”:[13] “Margaritaville” (1977), which is ranked 234th on the Recording Industry Association of America‘s list of “Songs of the Century“; “Come Monday” (1974); “Fins” (1979); “Volcano” (1979); “A Pirate Looks at Forty” (1974); “Cheeseburger in Paradise” (1978); “Why Don’t We Get Drunk” (1973); and “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes” (1977). His other popular songs include “Son of a Son of a Sailor” (1978), “One Particular Harbour” (1983), and “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” with Alan Jackson (2003).[14] He formed the Coral Reefer Band in 1975.[15]
Of the over 30 albums released by Buffett, eight are certified gold and nine are certified platinum or multiplatinum.[16] In total, Buffett sold over 20 million albums.[3]
Buffett also parlayed the “island escapism” lifestyle of his music into several business ventures, including Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurant chain, the now-defunct Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant chain, and ventures in hotels, casinos, liquor, and retirement communities. Buffett was one of the world’s richest musicians, with a net worth of $1 billion.[17] He was also a bestselling author. His devoted fan base, composed mostly of baby boomers, are known as “Parrotheads”.[18]
Spelling:
James William Buffett, American Musician, Singer-Songwriter, Tropical Rock Music, Portrayed, Lifestyle, Described, Island Escapism, Parrothead, Enjoying, Life, Passions, The Big 8, Margaretville Recording Industry’s Association of America’s lost of Songs of the Century, Certified Gold, Pascagoula, Mississippi, Mobile, Fairhope, Alabama, Mary Lorraine Peets, James Delaney Buffett Jr, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Sag harbor New York, Merkel-cell Carcinoma, Skin Cancer, Country, Rock
Monday:
Write your Spelling words 5 times each in ABC order inside your Spelling Journal.
Tuesday:
Write your spelling words inside your Spelling Journal and include a definition for each word.
Wednesday:
Use your Spelling words in a story and include a illustration inside your Spelling Journal. Or use your Spelling words inside your Spelling Journal.
Reading Class:
Charlie will be reading Jimmy Buffett: A Pirate’s Life and Jimmy Buffett: A Good Life All the Way for 30 minutes each day. Charlie will write 2 facts inside his reading journal Monday through Thursday. On Friday Charlie will compile a report on all he has learned of Jimmy Buffett and read the report as part of his Drama Class.
Math Class:
Look up facts about Jimmy Buffett like how many albums he put out or how many song he wrote. Turn the answers into 5 math problems for someone in your home to work out. Let them use the numbers you came up with to give you 5 math problems to work out. Write the math problems inside your Math Notebook.
Drama Class:
Look up performances of Jimmy Buffet or see if he was in movies or TV shows and act out how Jimmy Buffett would act. Go on a Homeschool Field Trip to a local Resale Store or Thrift Store and pick out a outfit Jimmy Buffett would have worn and wear it for your performance. Then picture for your Drama Journal and write a description of your performance in your Drama Journal.
Music Class:
Look up songs Jimmy Buffett sang and in your Music Journal write the style of music he is most famous for with a description.
Then learn one of Jimmy Buffets songs to perform for your parents and make sure you dress like Jimmy Buffett. Write the Lyrics to the song inside your Music Journal.
Art Class:
Create a piece of art using different art supplies based on what you learned about Jimmy Buffet. Write a description of your Art work in your Art Journal and include a picture of your art.
Cooking Class:
Look up what Jimmy Buffet liked to eat and prepare the recipe for your Parents. Charlie is going to prepare a Cheeseburger while listening to Jimmy’s song. Write your recipe inside your Cooking Journal and include a picture of your masterpiece.
PE:
Look up dance moves Jimmy did on stage and practice them in your PE Class. Write a description in your PE Journal and include a illustration.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
