Jimmy Buffett - Cowboy In the Jungle - Directed by Delaney

How did you spend your quarantine? Jimmy Buffett asked the fans to tell him which songs, not in his usual repertoire, would they like to hear? Within minutes, over 10,000 tracks were requested. Some songs he had to re-learn as it's been so long since he played them! Directed by Jimmy's daughter, Delaney Buffett, the docuseries is an inside look of the stories and inspirations of the songs.
The series has become a fan favorite which of course evolved into recording his favorites with producer/bandmate Mac McAnally and Coral Reefers Peter Mayer and Eric Darken. Available at: smarturl.it/SYDKBH

[@mmlynek1]

I wish we would have gotten 90 good years with you Jimmy😢

[@JoeBlow-fp5ng]

I wish Jimmy did 100 more of these videos with his daughter.

[@Couragethecowardlydog-u6r]

My favorite line from this song is "24 hours may be 60 good years, it really isn't that long a stay". Indeed it is not, but your Dad Delaney, has made it a great deal sweeter.

[@gamoonbat]

76 good years!!!

[@kristamorgan9178]

I've been trying to recall the song with that line "maybe 60 good years, it's not that long a stay" since the day we all got the sad news. Finally it bubbled to the surface today! I'm so glad Delaney and her daddy did this project. The back stories are fun. So sorry for the loss, y'all ❤

[@wendelldolittle5063]

September 1 2023 Rest in Peace Jimmy You’ll Never Be Forgotten. Fins Up!

[@joehazelquist3037]

God, I loved Jimmy. The world lost a true treasure.

[@Lionsheat]

Jimmy helped shape my childhood. This is in my opinion his most underrated song. I was heart broken when he passed away. You’ll always be in our hearts jimmy. My favorite singer of all time. R.I.P

[@Factsmatter626]

These videos may be the one truly good thing that came out of the Covid era. Thank you, Delaney.

[@charlesmaulden9877]

My favorite Buffett song of all time. I’ve always felt like a Cowboy in the Jungle myself. Thanks Jimmy for all those who felt a little out of place but kept plowing ahead and rolling with the punches.

[@josull5025]

❤

[@sp-lc1fy]

Me too.

[@josull5025]

@@sp-lc1fy ♥️

[@greggwendorf2223]

"Can I get 90 good years?" I wish you had, Jimmy.

[@j.d.wilson8905]

Thank you, Delaney, for these videos! Your Dad was a national treasure. BTW this song is my favorite of Jimmy’s.

[@gooberwench]

I was 1 year old in 78 and grew up knowing this timeless and poignant song. It’s still a favourite to this very day! Thank you Jimmy Buffett and family

[@djdollase]

I’m here cause of JB’s passing and reminiscing. I was never a “Parrot Head” and only knew J’s most famous songs (which were great). But this and some of the others I’m hearing in this series of videos are equally great. I just never really listened to them till now. What a great writer he was!

[@mcm332]

You should read his books.

[@michaelmiller5877]

Brings tears to my eyes. Reminds me of me and my late best friend. We would ride the "idiot loop" in our hometown during the summers and breaks from college. Invariably, this song would play and we would sing together. RIP Jeff K. and Jimmy B.

[@mariomedina163]

My favorite buffet song. My father always said this was my song, except I'm a sailor stuck in the mountains cause my money all ran out haha.

[@lauraflint18]

💙 We love you forevermore, Jimmy Buffet. 💙 We will miss you more than words say.

[@aperad7488]

Jimmy Buffett was always on my turntable, my 8 track, my cassette, my CD player. He was the singer of the soundtrack of my life. These videos are so valuable to me.

[@suncoastandy5263]

OMG Ms Delaney! You're recording for posterity here. Good daughter! You bring things out he'd never share with anyone other than you - his trusted daugther! Thank you for sharing! He is after all, a pirate starting to look at 80 and his story needs to be told in detail! There's so many stories, you can make a career out of them. One story I remember is the gulf coast oil spill benefit concert when he showed up and another guy who was supposed to be there didn't? It was your dad's day! There was magical power there, one of his best! PS - Your mom is an absoulte beauty which rubbed off on you, your dad is lucky to have her, and they're both blessed to have you as their daughter. Thank you for surviving fame so far and I believe you are becoming a good story teller. It may not be comfortable for you, but keep working at it, you have great things ahead!

[@brucewayne3602]

the supreme story from the supreme raconteur ... a brilliant poet & musician has created a BUFFETT NICHE which is unmatched ... my hope is that a book with the words to all the songs is forthcoming ... perfect project for Delaney !!!

[@TeeGreen222]

And now he’s gone. And here we are. Plowing straight ahead, come what May ❤️

[@maryroberts589]

​@@TeeGreen222we are so bless to have these treasures to watch & listen to! He will be with us always!!

[@mikeedmondson3212]

My favorite JB song. Delaney, you two have recorded history with the back stories behind these songs! Thank you both!

[@tjsteele513]

Parrot Head since the 80s and for life!! “Fins up!!”

[@scottstrain8388]

Awesome!! I'd never heard of this film; it's a treasure to find it, especially after hearing of such a loss. RIP Jimmy Buffett Thanks for all of the smiles and all of the songs, in the past, now and in the future. A legend never dies :)

[@buckypeterson1018]

A huge favorite of mine, I always get goosebumps when the verse starts, "Alone on a midnight passage I can count the falling stars, as the Southern Cross and the satellites they remind me of where we are..."

[@bobk18]

I changed the words to a musher in the city. His music has been a big part of my life for almost 50 years now. Loosing this guy hurts hard. But we all go away.

[@saylorgirl799]

It definitely hurts. Yes, He’s been a part of our lives for 50+ years. I believe that Jimmy was our generation’s poet. So grateful that we will always have his music, but it hurts knowing that we can never see/hear him live in concert again. 💔

[@bobk18]

@@saylorgirl799 I sometimes quote a Jimmy line in during a conversation. I always say “in the words of the great American poet Jimmy Buffett…….” I live too far north, too cold Jimmy never made it to my city. When you can remember the place and time you first heard an album you know it had an effect on you. Take care.

[@saylorgirl799]

@@bobk18 Absolutely true. Thanks. And you as well, friend. 🙂

[@gabrielatwork7843]

I can’t imagine a world where there was no Jimmy Buffett. Like a bad SciFi novel. What would a beach trip actually be like? Whatever he brought us, that vacation feeling. I cherish the day I learned you don’t have to go anywhere to go there. We are all rolling with the punches, but glad there was a Jimmy Buffett along this reality. Oh and yes, thank you Delaney for doing this series. Well done. Thank you.

[@Florida-Zukin83]

My dad introduced me to Jimmy growing up in the 80’s. He was a Ranger in the Army and I remember him singing this song often as he was getting ready for work in the mornings and polishing his boots. However, I never heard this song by JB because my dad never had the album until years and years later. It was like once I officially heard JB sing it that I fell in love with the song all over again. One of the greatest songs ever written! I know this is odd but it’s true 😂 RIP Jimmy

[@geoffcreswell6345]

I love this song. I used to work in Africa and it even applied there. Thank you. I’m sorry you lost them. I’m sorry we all did.

[@comfortcoolengineering4789]

Jimmy Buffett..... An American classic!

[@BT-xm4cq]

RIP Jimmy Buffett

[@briangriffith2460]

I wish you had made 90 more years ........love you Jimmy.

[@TomEllistonMusic]

Great song and a favorite. I play this ()and many other Jimmy tunes) at my gigs and go right into Havana Daydreaming, and I finish with the last line: " And there's a cowboy in the jungle". Work well as a medley.

[@mikemallett64]

I wish you could have gotten 90 years Jimmy. Vaya Con Dios my old friend whom I never had the pleasure of meeting.

[@dougowen9873]

Jimmy past that "60 good years" long ago as did I but damn, it's just a number, he still rocks ever since I first ran across his talent in 1975, thanks for the ride Jimmy, it has been grand and it ain't done yet!!!

[@michaelbradfield6656]

" I don't wanna swim in a roped off sea" is the line I relate to most

[@jawbonelive3813]

One of my favorite JB songs. These videos are gold Delaney!

[@terrydenery7078]

One of my favorites, too! You got to trust your intuition.

[@LenaScott-numoto1]

Delaney, thank you so much! This collection of videos, songs, satires and photos really makes an ordinary admirer such as myself feel like I was there with you guys. What a fantastic guy Jimmy was with such a fascinating life. His pure emotion he expresses/feels as he remembers Groovy and those times is truly felt and now we’re singing his songs and fondly remembering him in a similar way and how he made us feel with his stories, lyrics and concerts. Here’s to you Jimmy, what an extraordinary soul you were on the big round ball, sail on sir.

[@mikenychay4407]

I have a picture somewhere of Jimmy in the Krewe of Clones riding a float through the French Quarter. The search begins.

[@Tom-fo5ce]

Thanks Jimmy. Turns out we loved you all along.

[@jamesadams7212]

I'm so glad these videos are out there. It's nice to have Jimmy in my living room telling me about his songs. Fins Up. Bubbles Up.

[@ironnerd8336]

This is one of the most undersung channels on the web. I love that it documents the heart of the songs.

[@dougskriver6216]

Ahh, thank you for the beautiful music, Jimmy. May your buoy's line up to where you are headed.

[@grahamclews1571]

These videos that Jimmy's daughter made are magic.

[@ThePinnacleGroup09]

thank you Delaney.. I am so grateful for this history.. your commentary and bond between Dad and daughter..priceless

[@beverleywood]

Thank you for this video series, Delaney. Very comforting.

[@BoydMoore-y2y]

"A bronco ride to a 10 ft tide just had to learn how to roll" that just about says it all ... Thanks Kindly

[@joanmader9755]

Sooo cute: father daughter; 'is this a quiz'💖

[@BeachLife61]

I just cannot speak yet, my heart is still so broken 💔..Delaney, thank you so much for sharing your dad with us all right now, and through the years…I was very fortunate to meeting him, working for him , and had my picture taken with him that I will treasure until my dying day..so too am battling skin cancer, not quite like he had, but radiation will be constant for the next few months…Use your voice to advocate if you are able..my condolences to you and your entire family, and parrotheads across the community! We will never forget such a special man!🦜🫧🦜🫧

[@joshs3865]

Thank you, Jimmy, for everything. Always loved this one amongst all the others! You added to us all.

[@beverlycommoss357]

So glad Delaney’s not talkin to statues any more!These little concerts are priceless!😢

[@beverlycommoss357]

Emoji’s my broken finger drag

[@markmclaughlin2690]

Life long Gulf Coast resident, grew up in Bay St Louis. When I was in the Army far from home I always listened to Jimmy., especially when I was homesick. Cowboy in the Jungle always helped me when I felt like I was out of place far from home. Your music kept me grounded, I just plowed straight ahead.

[@dianeovercash6739]

What an intelligent man.

[@cindysafar9236]

DANG Delaney, thanks for this JEWEL

[@tattales9262]

This is my favorite Jimmy Buffet song. Truly. ( Jimmy always reminded me of my father - I miss them both )

[@daveb6386]

One of my all time favorite Buffett songs!

[@NewDayOutdoors]

My all time favorite JB song. Miss him so badly already.

[@billwigglesworth9175]

Thank you so much for these wonderful videos. I have probably been to 30+ Jimmy Buffett concerts since 1977, and just recently bought one of his new Martin signature guitars. While I feel like I actually "know" him through his music, your videos really help make a personal connection to an "old friend".

[@jimmybuffett]

Very cool!

[@billwigglesworth9175]

@@jimmybuffett Hey Delaney. Here's a Father's Day gift idea for you. Ask the people who are enjoying all your interviews to submit their favorite Jimmy Buffett memories, and put them together in a little book for your Dad.

[@kentexican5844]

Let me echo your sentiments Bill!

[@maryroberts589]

​@@billwigglesworth9175that would have to be a very large coffee table book, bigger than the video cassettes he brought aboard to play movies on his boat! We all have such fabulous memories that will have to carry us through, along with his music, now that he's gone!

[@gs2983]

For the record... I would buy either a DVD of all these SYDKBH Videos (and more maybe) or an Audio CD... I think many people would.

[@normpaddle]

Thanks Delaney! These are priceless! Always playing your dad's music out here in Livingston Saturday Night, Montana. Come on out and paddle down the Yellowstone river.

[@knittiotsavant]

This is one of my absolute favorites among Jimmy’s music. So great to hear the story behind it.

[@cindysafar9236]

I loved Rancho Deluxe ! WHATTA surprise to see him in it ! Yes At the Drive-In 😅

[@robertcudlipp3426]

Just love hearing the background of the these songs I have been listening to for many years'. Thanks to both Jimmy and of course, Delaney.

[@clarkwasdaleiden]

Love every single one of these, he will be missed but thank goodness his music and his attitude will live on in every one of us. Just love him

[@patlalla148]

I don't think Jimmy wants them to make a cash-cow out of him. A fan of nearly 50 years we are connected to Jimmy Buffett.

[@sailingnuestravida]

One of his very best tunes. Always liked cowboy in the jungle.

[@scottvaughn7824]

Thank you for these. I can only watch one a day because my eyes keep welling up.

[@wildernessfieldjournal8211]

I have always loved this Buffett song. It was great to hear some of the background and a new rendition. I wish he could have had 90 good years. It brought a tear to me eye hearing that line. My dad was a parrot head and passed away last year at the same age as Jimmy. Thanks for sharing these moments. I miss Jimmy and my father, I hope they are fishing together.

[@heatherboothby6627]

This is the song I always end up singing in the shower !😜

[@kentexican5844]

Me as well! At least back when I was in Afghanistan, when the hum of the generators was enough "white noise" to drown out my awful voice and keep from waking up my hooch mates that were still sleeping further down the passageway.

[@PBMASON]

Always brings a smile to my face. RIP JIMMY

[@A1Adaydreaming]

Jimmy...I wish that you had gotten those 90 good years,

[@markbennett9604]

God Bless

[@brucewayne3602]

British Virgin Islands to Montana ... ridiculous but true adventure, not a fantasy (mine) ... Jimmy redefines reality, in a good way ... "looking for better days" offering hope in troubled times !!!

[@kentexican5844]

I can't carry tune to save my life, and my knowledge of that fact has helped save many an ear over many a year. I simply do not sing out loud in too many places, with a rare exception being where "adult" beverages might be served and those times are few and far between. They weren't serving adult beverages in Afghanistan in 2010-2011 but damned if in those wee hours when none of my crew were up and about, this was one of about five JB tunes that buffetted my brain and kept finding its way to my own (?) voice. It's like I didn't have a choice ... like I was talkin (singing?) in tongues. It was just crazy because in those times (at least in my mind), I didn't sound half-bad; which kinda told me it was way past time for me to get back home.... She's a railroad lady, just a little bit shady ... On a bus to Kentucky, and home once again.

[@kentexican5844]

Did Jimmy Buffett save my life? 'Hard to say. His songs surely made my life a little bit better and I'd like to believe I was a better, more kind person because of Buffett songs. Thank you Jimmy!

[@waynocook53]

Jimme, thank you for telling me how to relax🤙🤙

[@therokenman2594]

Just the best.

[@mtgirl73sg]

These are absolutely priceless and I am so grateful that Jimmy had Delaney made this happen!

[@andrewoshea5944]

My favorite!! 24 hours may be 60 good years, its really not that long a stay. Thoughout my life you have sruck a cord and as I reach the half way point of my 7th decade on this earth you continue to do so. Thank you.

[@garyd9892]

Delaney, this is a great gift to so many parrot heads!! This is one of my FAV songs of Jimmy who had such wonderful music and messages to live better and kinder!

[@dalecochran6943]

Many a night crossing to this song.

[@christiancravens7768]

Definitely a favorite. Thanks Jimmy!

[@deepsixman]

One of my favorites. Thanks for sharing it.

[@normabeckett5169]

One of my favorite songs 🎵

[@skipavm]

Wish you had a lot more than 90 good years Jimmy. You’re indelible

[@TRIChuckles]

My heart still hurts

[@canajian]

I hope Jimmy's guitars are all being played... 💙🖐😎🎶🎶🎶 and I hope his family is doing alright...

[@jeffreybrown7470]

Love this song!

[@Av8or7]

Delaney, Thank you for these acoustic videos. It’s a chance to get to know a little more about your dad. Would you do an interview with him? In the years to come, these moments will be priceless.

[@jerryfrederick6610]

This is so healing to watch and enjoy the stories behind the songs from the man himself. Thank You very much Delaney. Beautiful interview.

[@henrypollitzer714]

Love the lava lamp

[@lisabates6389]

Thank you Delaney, this was a wonderful project and a gift to everyone! 💜

[@markwilliamson2795]

Today the song desert skies from Marshall Tucker popped into my mind.....fits in well after this one... Let the wind blow sand over my trail....

[@dougowen9873]

I always wondered about the shrimp skin boots. Thanks for that.

[@davidcarver5201]

Thank you Jimmy

[@rukusfan1387]

Thanks Jimmy - fan since the early days - 70s were great years

[@KidsBookReader]

One of my favorite Buffett songs to play👍

[@candybeckingham]

I love it ❤

[@randypowell3374]

Ok, that was cool.

[@RLN1972]

BRILLIANT LYRICS

[@seahagkeylover]

Looking fine as usual Jimmy...bravo!!!

[@dougm5341]

I would love the story behind Spider John. That’s a great tune….

[@charlesspillar6934]

It was written by Texas songwriter Willis Allen Ramsey and performed on the one and only album he ever recorded. Great songwriter though.

[@edholtgi]

This is gold. Hope you’re feeling better Jimmy!!!

[@frostysgrill]

🔥🏴‍☠️

[@frostysgrill]

🔥Family Videos to Gummy 🔥🏴‍☠️

[@stevengascon4032]

💗🤙

[@thomaskluz727]

Lived a full life and then some.