[spoiler] Skipper Dan

Post by **amzo39** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:46 am

Awww. You're right. I could have sworn there used to be.

Post by **ludovica64** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:53 am

TMBJon @ July 09, 2009 09:20 am wrote: I'll let others weigh in on this, but I don't consider it country music. It's a rather unique sound, a blend of Carribbean influence, island music, folk, rock n roll, partying music, drinking/smoking, etc.

Maybe as a non-American you can't discern the difference, but Jimmy Buffett is definitely not country.

ETA: I did a Google search for what genre people consider Jimmy Buffett and one I liked was "Gulf and Western".

Well yeah, to me its Country, or C&W, but like I said in the UK we aren't exposed to it at all. I bet the average Brit would only be able to name Dolly Parton & maybe Johnny Cash. I know some of the names of others but not much of the music. Very early Dr Hook and Creedence Clearwater Revival are about as close as my tastes ever get to Country

Alinite27 · Post by **Alinite27** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:29 pm

Yeah, the genius of a Jimmy Buffett really can't be summed up by just saying "country". However, I can definitely that the penetration of him may not be that great in the UK. I really love his music because as I kid he was one of the artists I can really remember enjoying. Jimmy Buffett, Jim Croce, Chili Peppers, and of course, Weird Al.

I still really wish this WOULD be a Buffett style original, another style that Al hasn't completely done...but I doubt it is, most probably because I don't want hopes to be crushed and dislike an upcoming song due to that.

shakespeare234 · Post by **shakespeare234** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:10 pm

rccola18 @ July 08, 2009 11:15 pm wrote: maybe it's about A Disney Cast Member - Jungle Cruise Skipper who takes it way too seriously.

Looking at the artwork at http://www.shockhound.com/albums/378324 ... kipper-dan that was my exact thought. I was a jungle skipper for 3 years at the Magic Kingdom, and that sure looks reminiscent of the Jungle Cruise. The costume is right in line. The covering above him (the red and white) is the same style as the old Junlge Cruise boats. IF this really is a Jungle Cruise or Disney cast member themed song, then I certainly couldn't wait.

shakespeare234 · Post by **shakespeare234** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:26 pm

Above is the Jungle Cruise boat (at least the classic boat; they changed the design around 2000). Below is the Jungle Cruise costume:

Look at the similarities to the Skipper Dan artwork:

http://www.shockhound.com/albums/378324 ... kipper-dan

Post by **Kevbo1987** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:55 pm

TMBJon @ July 09, 2009 04:20 am wrote: I'll let others weigh in on this, but I don't consider it country music. It's a rather unique sound, a blend of Carribbean influence, island music, folk, rock n roll, partying music, drinking/smoking, etc.

I definitely wouldn't consider Jimmy Buffett music country music. He has some songs that could be considered country, but it's kind of hard to pin down exactly what genre he is. He has kind of created his own genre.

Alinite27 · Post by **Alinite27** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:01 pm

WOW, those are very close similiarities. It's an interesting thought...I'm sure they've been to Disneyland. Wonder if Nina was a fan of the Jungle Cruise...

Post by **ludovica64** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:12 pm

GreenEggs&Ham @ July 09, 2009 04:32 am wrote: Yeeeeah, I don't think that's Al's version... Found that towards the bottom of the page... and besides, "damn" is used in it, I don't think Al will be using those kind of words in a song anytime soon.

Odd find though

EDIT: Kevbo, you've beat me to the punch...darn you

What? "damn" is not ok, but "you cheap bast*rd" is fine? hmmm. Guess thats another UK/USA cultural difference then

Post by **uwvark** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:19 pm

I just like the idea of turning 'Cellphones' into a ringtone. I might do that.

Post by **ludovica64** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:22 pm

Even the red stripes on the awning being longer! Awesome guess work/detective work!
Ive never been to Disneyland and probably never will, so I can't begin to guess at the humour of that occupation