"Margaritaville", a 1977 hit song by Jimmy Buffett, became an iconic anthem of relaxation and escapism. Reaching number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, the song's popularity endured, even re-entering the charts after Buffett's passing in 2023. Its success cemented Buffett's legacy as a singer-songwriter and solidified "Margaritaville" as a staple in American music.
A shortened version of "Margaritaville," edited for radio play, was released in 1977. This version cut the instrumental break and a portion of the third chorus, changing the song's key and speeding it up.
Jimmy Buffett released "Margaritaville" in 1977 as part of his album "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes." It became his highest-charting solo single.
Comedian Mark Eddie wrote a parody of "Margaritaville" titled "Marijuanaville" in 1991.
Mark Eddie's parody song, "Marijuanaville," was released in 1998 on the album "Rock n' Roll Comedy Cuts Part II."
Alan Jackson released a cover version of "Margaritaville" on his album "Under the Influence" in 1999. The cover featured Jimmy Buffett singing on the third and final verses.
Alan Jackson released "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" in 2003, a song that mentions Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville."
Blake Shelton's single "Some Beach," released in 2004, references Jimmy Buffett's iconic song "Margaritaville."
Kenan Thompson performed a parody of "Margaritaville" on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update segment in 2006. The parody centered on a soldier being deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border instead of Baghdad.
A parody titled "Martinsville," referencing the Martinsville Speedway, aired on the John Boy & Billy Big Show in 2013.
In 2013, Toby Keith and Sammy Hagar collaborated on a cover of "Margaritaville" for Keith's album "Drinks After Work." The cover was included on the deluxe edition of the album and on Hagar's album "Sammy Hagar & Friends" released the same year.
In recognition of its cultural and historical significance, "Margaritaville" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2016.
The musical "Escape to Margaritaville," featuring "Margaritaville" and other Jimmy Buffett songs, premiered in 2017.
American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett died on September 1, 2023.
Following Jimmy Buffett's death, his iconic song "Margaritaville" re-entered the Top 40 charts during the week ending on September 16, 2023.
The Library of Congress selected "Margaritaville" in 2023 for preservation in the United States National Recording Registry for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.
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