Live in Auburn, WA
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Live in Auburn is a live album
by American
singer-songwriter
Jimmy Buffett
and is one of number of Jimmy Buffett sound board live albums
recorded directly from the mixing console
without further editing thus resembling bootleg recording
s.
The album was recorded at White River Amphitheatre
in Auburn, Washington
on 16 September 2003, on Buffett's Tiki Time Tour. It was released in November 2003 on two compact disc
s on Mailboat
. It was produced by Michael Utley
, a member of Buffett's Coral Reefer Band
.
", dedicated to Johnny Cash
who died
four days earlier; the first performance and only tour appearance of "The Wind Cries Mary
", decicated to Jimi Hendrix
who lived in Washington
. Buffett also mentions that "In The Shelter" was written about a girl from Spokane
.
Buffett mentions that "Burn That Bridge" is off of Riddles in the Sand (1984)
, to which Michael Utley replies, "That's right!" Buffett has been known to do a terrific job of playing a variety of all kinds of songs from his catalog whether is be new, old, hits or obscure songs. However, he has been known to do a bad job at keeping track of which songs appear on which albums, which explains why Utley was impressed. Interestingly, the following song in the setlist, "Knees Of My Heart", is also on Riddles in the Sand. Also, "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
" and "Tampico Trauma" both appear back-to-back in the setlist and also appear on Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes (1977)
, and "Volcano
" and "Fins
" both appear back-to-back in the setlist and are the first two tracks on Volcano (1979)
(but in reversed order). These are assumed to be a coincidence, but still interesting nevertheless.
While not part of "The Big 8", "Brown Eyed Girl
" and "Southern Cross" are almost always played in concert. The two songs were most likely dropped from numerous shows during the 2003 Tour due to several other covers being performed, such as: Johnny Clegg's "Great Heart", James Taylor
's "Mexico", Don Tiki's "The Natives Are Restless", John Hiatt
's "The Tiki Bar is Open
", Fred Neil
's "Everybody's Talkin'
" and Coral Reefer Mac McAnally
's "It's My Job".
Buffett also performed what is the first official live release of "I Don't Know (Spicoli's Them)
", a song Buffett wrote and recorded for the film Fast Times at Ridgemont High
, which he mistakes as being its first performance ever, however it was actually performed at least four times before (three times during his 1982 Tour, and once during his Havana Daydreamin' Tour (1997)).
Also notable is "Far Side of the World
" appearing in the encore
section.
Disc 2:
Notable changes from the Live In Auburn, WA handwritten setlist to the actual performance:
:
Live album
A live album is a recording consisting of material recorded during stage performances using remote recording techniques, commonly contrasted with a studio album...
by American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffett
James William "Jimmy" Buffett is a singer-songwriter, author, entrepreneur, and film producer. He is best known for his music, which often portrays an "island escapism" lifestyle. Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffett's musical hits include "Margaritaville" , and "Come Monday"...
and is one of number of Jimmy Buffett sound board live albums
Jimmy Buffett sound board live albums
Jimmy Buffett sound board live albums are a series of live albums by American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett recorded directly from the sound board without further editing thus resembling bootleg recordings...
recorded directly from the mixing console
Mixing console
In professional audio, a mixing console, or audio mixer, also called a sound board, mixing desk, or mixer is an electronic device for combining , routing, and changing the level, timbre and/or dynamics of audio signals. A mixer can mix analog or digital signals, depending on the type of mixer...
without further editing thus resembling bootleg recording
Bootleg recording
A bootleg recording is an audio or video recording of a performance that was not officially released by the artist or under other legal authority. The process of making and distributing such recordings is known as bootlegging...
s.
The album was recorded at White River Amphitheatre
White River Amphitheatre
White River Amphitheatre is a Live Nation managed concert venue, located in Auburn, Washington, on the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation, 15 miles northeast of Tacoma and 35 miles southeast of Seattle. The capacity is 20,000, with 9,000 covered seats...
in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, Washington
-Parks:Auburn has an extensive system of parks, open space and urban trails comprising 29 developed parks, 5 undeveloped sites under planning, 2 skate parks, 2 water roatary parks, and over of trails , and almost of open space for passive and active recreation.-Environmental Park:The Auburn...
on 16 September 2003, on Buffett's Tiki Time Tour. It was released in November 2003 on two compact disc
Compact Disc
The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,...
s on Mailboat
Mailboat Records
Mailboat Records is a record label established in 1999 by American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. The label's first release was Buffett's Buffett Live: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays. In addition to Buffett, the label's roster includes Dan Fogelberg, Bret Michaels, Boz Scaggs, Def Leppard and...
. It was produced by Michael Utley
Michael Utley
Michael Utley, often credited as Mike Utley, is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer for Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band. He is the musical director of the band...
, a member of Buffett's Coral Reefer Band
Coral Reefer Band
The Coral Reefer Band is the touring and recording band of American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. Originally it was a fictional band consisting of the imaginary members Marvin Gardens, Kay Pasa, Al Vacado and Kitty Litter....
.
Songs
The album includes all of the songs in Buffett's "Big 8" songs that he nearly always performs in concert. Due to the location and timing of the concert, Buffett performed several related songs including: the only performance ever of "I Still Miss SomeoneThe Fabulous Johnny Cash
The Fabulous Johnny Cash is the third album by country singer Johnny Cash. It was released in January 1959 by the Columbia label, after Cash's departure from Sun Records, and was re-issued in 2002 by Sony Music's Legacy imprint...
", dedicated to Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
John R. "Johnny" Cash was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century...
who died
Death
Death is the permanent termination of the biological functions that sustain a living organism. Phenomena which commonly bring about death include old age, predation, malnutrition, disease, and accidents or trauma resulting in terminal injury....
four days earlier; the first performance and only tour appearance of "The Wind Cries Mary
The Wind Cries Mary
The Wind Cries Mary is a song by The Jimi Hendrix Experience released as the band's third single, backed with "Highway Chile", on May 5, 1967. It reached no. 6 in the UK Charts. The track is an example of psychedelic blues-rock, as the song is in the key of F major, with a guitar solo primarily...
", decicated to Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter...
who lived in Washington
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
. Buffett also mentions that "In The Shelter" was written about a girl from Spokane
Spokane, Washington
Spokane is a city located in the Northwestern United States in the state of Washington. It is the largest city of Spokane County of which it is also the county seat, and the metropolitan center of the Inland Northwest region...
.
Buffett mentions that "Burn That Bridge" is off of Riddles in the Sand (1984)
Riddles in the Sand
Riddles in the Sand is the 14th studio album by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It was released in September 1984 as MCA 5512 and was produced by noted country music producer Jimmy Bowen and represented a concerted shift toward a more country sound by Buffett...
, to which Michael Utley replies, "That's right!" Buffett has been known to do a terrific job of playing a variety of all kinds of songs from his catalog whether is be new, old, hits or obscure songs. However, he has been known to do a bad job at keeping track of which songs appear on which albums, which explains why Utley was impressed. Interestingly, the following song in the setlist, "Knees Of My Heart", is also on Riddles in the Sand. Also, "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes (song)
"Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes" is the title of a song written and recorded by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It was released as a single on ABC Dunhill 12305 in August 1977....
" and "Tampico Trauma" both appear back-to-back in the setlist and also appear on Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes (1977)
Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes is the breakthrough 1977 album by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. The album, his eighth, remains the best-selling album of Buffett's career, and contains his biggest single, "Margaritaville"...
, and "Volcano
Volcano (Jimmy Buffett song)
"Volcano" is a song performed by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It was written by Jimmy Buffett, Keith Sykes, and Harry Dailey and released as a single on MCA 41161 in November 1979....
" and "Fins
Fins (song)
"Fins" is a song performed by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It was written by Buffett, Coral Reefer Band members Deborah McColl and Barry Chance, and author Tom Corcoran. It was released as a single on MCA 41109 in July 1979.It was first released on his 1979 album...
" both appear back-to-back in the setlist and are the first two tracks on Volcano (1979)
Volcano (Jimmy Buffett album)
Volcano is the 10th studio album by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett and is his 11th overall. It was released in May 1979 as MCA 5102 and was his first release on that label after its absorption of ABC Dunhill....
(but in reversed order). These are assumed to be a coincidence, but still interesting nevertheless.
While not part of "The Big 8", "Brown Eyed Girl
Brown Eyed Girl
"Brown Eyed Girl" is a song by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. Written and recorded in 1967 by Van Morrison and produced by Bang Records chief Bert Berns, it was first released in May 1967 on the album Blowin' Your Mind!. When released as a single, it rose to number eight on the...
" and "Southern Cross" are almost always played in concert. The two songs were most likely dropped from numerous shows during the 2003 Tour due to several other covers being performed, such as: Johnny Clegg's "Great Heart", James Taylor
James Taylor
James Vernon Taylor is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. A five-time Grammy Award winner, Taylor was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000....
's "Mexico", Don Tiki's "The Natives Are Restless", John Hiatt
John Hiatt
John Hiatt is an American rock guitarist, pianist, singer, and songwriter. He has played a variety of musical styles on his albums, including New Wave, blues and country. Hiatt has been nominated for several Grammy Awards - although he has never won- and has been awarded a variety of other...
's "The Tiki Bar is Open
The Tiki Bar is Open
The Tiki Bar is Open was singer-songwriter John Hiatt's sixteenth album, released in 2001. It was his last album with Vanguard Records. It was coincidentally released on September 11, 2001.-Track listing:All tracks written by John Hiatt...
", Fred Neil
Fred Neil
Fred Neil was an American folk singer-songwriter in the 1960s and early 1970s. He did not achieve commercial success as a performer, and is mainly known through other people's recordings of his material – particularly "Everybody's Talkin'", which became a hit for Harry Nilsson after being...
's "Everybody's Talkin'
Everybody's Talkin'
"Everybody's Talkin" is a folk rock song released by Fred Neil in 1966 that became a global success for Harry Nilsson in 1969, reaching #2 and #6 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and Pop Singles chart respectively and winning a Grammy after it was featured on the soundtrack for the film...
" and Coral Reefer Mac McAnally
Mac McAnally
Lyman Corbitt "Mac" McAnally, Jr. is an American country music singer-songwriter, session musician and record producer. In his career, he has recorded ten studio albums and eight singles. Two of his singles were hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and six more on the Hot Country Songs charts...
's "It's My Job".
Buffett also performed what is the first official live release of "I Don't Know (Spicoli's Them)
Jeff Spicoli
Jeff Spicoli is a fictional character in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, where he was played by Sean Penn. While he is a freshman in the book, he is a senior in the film...
", a song Buffett wrote and recorded for the film Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Fast Times at Ridgemont High is a 1982 American coming-of-age teen comedy film written by Cameron Crowe and adapted from his 1981 book of the same name...
, which he mistakes as being its first performance ever, however it was actually performed at least four times before (three times during his 1982 Tour, and once during his Havana Daydreamin' Tour (1997)).
Also notable is "Far Side of the World
Far Side of the World (album)
Far Side of the World is the 25th studio album by American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett and was released in March of 2002. It is his first album released on his own record label, Mailboat Records.-Track listing:...
" appearing in the encore
Encore (concert)
An encore is an additional performance added to the end of a concert, from the French "encore", which means "again", "some more"; multiple encores are not uncommon. Encores originated spontaneously, when audiences would continue to applaud and demand additional performance from the artist after the...
section.
Track listing
Disc 1:- "Great Heart"(Johnny Clegg) — 5:37
- "Saxophones"(Jimmy Buffett) — 4:58
- "Gypsies in the PalaceGypsies in the Palace"Gypsies in the Palace" is a song written and performed by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It was first released on his 1985 album Last Mango in Paris and was his first of three charting singles off that album...
"(Jimmy Buffett, Glenn FreyGlenn FreyGlenn Lewis Frey is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as a founding member of the Eagles. Frey formed the Eagles after he met drummer Don Henley in 1970 and the two eventually joined Linda Ronstadt's backup band for her summer tour. The Eagles formed in 1971 and...
, Will JenningsWill JenningsWilbur H. "Will" Jennings is an American songwriter who is popularly known for writing the lyrics for "My Heart Will Go On", the theme for the film Titanic .-Life and education:...
) - 6:31 - "In the Shelter"(Jimmy Buffett) — 4:57
- "Grapefruit-Juicy Fruit"(Jimmy Buffett) — 3:47
- "Son of a Son of a SailorSon of a Son of a Sailor (song)"Son of a Son of a Sailor" is a song written and performed by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It's the opening track of the 1978 album of the same name...
"(Jimmy Buffett) — 4:09 - "Knees of My Heart"(Jimmy Buffett, Will Jennings, Michael Utley) - 3:51
- "Burn that Bridge"(Jimmy Buffett, Will Jennings, Michael Utley) - 4:37
- "Come MondayCome Monday"Come Monday" is the title a song written and recorded by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It was first released on his 1974 album Living & Dying in ¾ Time and was his first Top 40 hit single reaching #30 on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as #3 Easy Listening and #58...
"(Jimmy Buffett) — 5:22 - "Natives are Restless"(Don Tiki) - 4:31
- "It’s 5′o Clock Somewhere"(Jim BrownJim BrownJames Nathaniel "Jim" Brown is an American former professional football player who has also made his mark as an actor. He is best known for his exceptional and record-setting nine-year career as a running back for the NFL Cleveland Browns from 1957 to 1965. In 2002, he was named by Sporting News...
, Don Rollins) - 5:02 - "One Particular HarbourOne Particular HarbourOne Particular Harbour is the 13th studio album by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It was released in September 1983 as MCA 5447 and was produced by Buffett and Michael Utley. It was Buffett's first involvement producing an album....
"(Jimmy Buffett, Bobby HolcombBobby HolcombBobby Holcomb was an artist and musician who wrote popular Polynesian tunes.- Biography :Bobby Holcomb was born in 1947 in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of an African-American father from Georgia, and a Hawaiian-Portuguese mother....
) — 6:26 - "Cheeseburger in ParadiseCheeseburger In Paradise"Cheeseburger in Paradise" is a song written and performed by American popular music singer Jimmy Buffett. It appeared on his 1978 album Son of a Son of a Sailor and was released as a single, reaching #32 on the Billboard Hot 100...
"(Jimmy Buffett) — 3:34
Disc 2:
- "Tiki Bar"(John Hiatt) — 5:08
- "Everybody’s Talkin’"(Fred Neil) — 4:17
- "Why Don't We Get DrunkWhy Don't We Get Drunk"Why Don't We Get Drunk" is a novelty song written and performed by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It was a b-side to the first single from his 1973 album A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean...
"(Marvin GardensJimmy BuffettJames William "Jimmy" Buffett is a singer-songwriter, author, entrepreneur, and film producer. He is best known for his music, which often portrays an "island escapism" lifestyle. Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffett's musical hits include "Margaritaville" , and "Come Monday"...
) — 4:56 - "I Still Miss Someone"(Johnny Cash, Roy Cash) — 3:56
- "It’s My Job"(Mac McAnally) — 4:04
- "I Don’t Know (Spicoli’s Theme)"(Jimmy Buffett, Michael Utley) — 3:32
- "A Pirate Looks at FortyA Pirate Looks at Forty"A Pirate Looks at Forty" is a song written and performed by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It was first released on his 1974 album A1A and "Presents to Send You" is the B-side of the single....
"(Jimmy Buffett) — 4:46 - "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes"(Jimmy Buffett) — 3:27
- "Tampico Trauma"(Jimmy Buffett) — 5:22
- "Mexico"(James Taylor) — 4:03
- "MargaritavilleMargaritaville"Margaritaville" is a 1977 song by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett from the album Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes. This song was written about a drink in Austin, Texas, and the first huge surge of tourists who descended on Key West almost two decades ago. He wrote...
"(Jimmy Buffett) — 4:37 - "Volcano"(Jimmy Buffett, Keith Sykes, Harry Dailey) — 4:01
- "Fins"(Jimmy Buffett, Barry Chance, Tom Corcoran, Debroah McColl) — 7:02
- "Far Side of the World"(Jimmy Buffett) — 5:18
- "The Wind Cries Mary"(Jimi Hendrix) — 4:26
Original Setlist
Instead of track listings on the back of the case, Live in Auburn, WA, Live In Las Vegas, NV, Live In Manfield, MA and Live In Cincinnati, OH all came with Jimmy's handwritten setlist. Because Buffett changes setlists from show-to-show to please die-hard parrotheads and/or fit well with the locals (see "The Wind Cries Mary" in the Songs section of this article), there are a few significant differences between what appears on the setlist included in the CD, and what's actually on the CD.Notable changes from the Live In Auburn, WA handwritten setlist to the actual performance:
- "Gypsies in the Palace" appears as "Gypsies in Cowgirls", a reference to the dancers who dressed as cowgirls during the performance.
- "Knees of My Heart" and "Pencil Thin MustachePencil Thin Mustache"Pencil Thin Mustache," originally released as "Pencil Thin Moustache," is a song written and performed by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It was released as a single on Dunhill D-15011 in August 1974.It was first released on his 1974 album Living & Dying in ¾ Time...
" were in a slotSet listA set list, or setlist, is a document that lists the songs that a band or musical artist intends to play, or has played, during a specific concert performance...
. "Knees of My Heart" was chosen to be played. - "Mental FlossBanana WindBanana Wind is the 21st studio album by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. Released in June 1996, one year after Barometer Soup, released in August 1995.-Songs:...
" was crossed out, and "I Still Miss Someone" was inserted. - "Tampico Trauma", "A Pirate Looks at Forty" and "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes" were switched around in the original setlist.
- There's a check-mark next to "I Don't Know (Spicoli's Theme)" and "The Wind Cries Mary", indicating that they haven't played those songs as a band before.
- Buffett notes Mount St. HelensMount St. HelensMount St. Helens is an active stratovolcano located in Skamania County, Washington, in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is south of Seattle, Washington and northeast of Portland, Oregon. Mount St. Helens takes its English name from the British diplomat Lord St Helens, a...
next to "Volcano" to remember to reference it during the performance. - Buffett writes that "Brown Eyed Girl" or "Southern Cross" may be played optionally during the first encore, between "Fins" and "Far Side of the World". Neither were played.
Personnel
The Coral Reefer BandCoral Reefer Band
The Coral Reefer Band is the touring and recording band of American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. Originally it was a fictional band consisting of the imaginary members Marvin Gardens, Kay Pasa, Al Vacado and Kitty Litter....
:
- Jimmy Buffett – Vocals, Guitar
- Peter MayerPeter MayerPeter M. Mayer is an American independent publisher who is president of The Overlook Press/Peter Mayer Publishers, Inc., a Woodstock, New York - based publishing company he founded with his father in 1971. At the time of Overlook’s founding, Mayer was head of Avon Books, a large New York - based...
: Guitar - Tina Gullickson: Vocals
- Nadirah ShakoorNadirah ShakoorNadirah Shakoor is an American vocalist, best known for her work in Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band, which she joined in 1995, and is still touring with it as the featured female vocalist. "Nod to the Storyteller" is Nadirah's tribute to Jimmy Buffett, who for the last 13 years has featured her...
: Vocals - Robert Greendige: Steel Drums
- Michael Utley – Keyboards
- Ralph MacDonaldRalph MacDonaldRalph MacDonald is an American percussionist and song-writer. He joined Harry Belafonte's band at age 17. He wrote the Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway song "Where is the Love" with songwriting partner William Salter. Probably his best-known composition is the Grover Washington, Jr...
: percussion - Jim Mayer: Bass Guitar
- Roger Guth: Drums
- Mac McAnally: Guitar, Vocals
- Doyle Grisham: Steel Guitar
- Amy LeeAmy LeeAmy Lynn Hartzler , best known as Amy Lee, is an American singer-songwriter and classically trained pianist. She is co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band Evanescence. She cites influences ranging from classical musicians such as Mozart to modern artists Björk, Tori Amos, Danny Elfman and...
: Saxophone - T.C. Mitchell: Saxophone
- John Lovell: Trumpet
External links
- Live in Auburn at BuffettWorld.com