Jimmy Buffett’s Last Performance Ever: A Pirate Looks At Forty

On 7/2/23 Jimmy Buffet surprised a crowd who had gathered to see his band mates Mac McAnally Eric Darken perform at Sunset Cove in Portsmouth RI.

[@jasonshultz7676]

Of all the celebrity deaths...this one hits the hardest. He spent a lifetime putting smiles on millions of parrotheads faces...and set the course to escape reality with every song you heard. Thank you for the memories. I'm glad you found that One Particular Harbour and dropped anchor.

[@robingruling5560]

It feels like a death in the family. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.

[@susanc.ganzel7108]

💔

[@cindydintn]

Death in the family describes it really well. 😢

[@sexilexi1461]

So sad, he was so brave. I can hear his voice wavering. You used your well-lived life to make people happy, Jimmy, and thank you so much for sharing your smile. God Bless Jimmy Buffet.❤

[@brettgeiger5031]

I couldn't agree more it felt like a family member died when jimmy died a Pease of all died with him.

[@thecottages2722]

At this point he knew it was terminal but was just wanting to play his music, one of those songs been the song track to my life

[@FirewindII]

He made a lot of people happy.

[@robertcudlipp3426]

Great to have some video of Jimmy's ĺast performance. Obviously close to the end. That said, despite the very advanced stage of his illness, with his great friend, Mac, assisting, a lovely final performance. Maybe not perfect, but what is. Just great to have this to add to all the other magic material to play and replay over the coming years. Thanks for all the fun you gave us Jimmy and for leaving so much we can enjoy forever.

[@joankeeler6163]

Rest in peace Jimmy Buffett ❤ BUBBLES UP!!!😊😊😊😊

[@robertrindler2080]

Vaya con Dios Jimmy Fair winds and following seas

[@randallcarter6913]

I’ve never cried about a celebrity death in my life. Until now.

[@jasonshultz7676]

This one hits hard.

[@christopherbyrne1617]

We cried for days.

[@laurastringer8344]

What a gift he gave continuing to perform. Says so much about his live for music and his 🦜heads. ❤

[@rickgarcia239]

Not sure how he was feeling but it was July 4th weekend sort of and he didn't have any of his own shows scheduled... He may have been in some or a lot of pain, maybe had something to ease the pain or just didn't feel that great but wanted to do something like his normal self for those who love him... I saw him in my hometown college town when I was age 15 on March 16, 1980... Probably my 1st real concert----for certain... Been hooked ever since.. I told some younger girls at a Margaritaville a few days after he died that this man shot out so much creativity over the years his fans couldn't even keep up with it all... That includes me... It is a big hole left in my life and I am sure so many others who won't be able to catch a Buffett show again and just know the guy is still around.... Bubbles Up is a little hard to listen to right now---makes me so sad but, I will get there..... I am 58 and all the great artists are leaving us and finding newer inspirational musical artists is very hard to come by.... Love you Jimmy Buffett !!!!

[@georgelevin6134]

A legend never dies!………Bubbles up Jimmy.

[@tommiles3686]

My Fav JB Quote “Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been.” RIP Pirate, Enjoy That Salty Piece of land in Heaven. 🦜

[@celiawaters5206]

Jimmy looks in good health and his voice sounds strong. He has his usual banter with the crowd too. So glad to see him this way so close to his passing. I hope he wasn't suffering. Thank you for posting.

[@scottchristmas]

Are we watching the same video? He's in end stage cancer here. He's lost a lot of weight and looks frail. His voice is shaky. And he lost his place in the song. This performance is an absolute treasure but let's not pretend he's well!

[@bmoore5868]

@@scottchristmas yeah felt the same way... no way looks in good health here... going to miss him

[@timflaherty2731]

@@scottchristmas I agree with you. He is clearly struggling. Mac was such a good sidekick and a good friend. He knew how to kinda just go with it and not make JB look bad. What a great friend and a great professional.

[@Treetopflyer777]

Ya he doesn’t look or sound well. But good on him for getting out. A consummate professional. Sail on Jimmy

[@harhar58]

even though he had a life most could only dream of, breaks my heart to see him like this, no he is roughly a shell of what he was in this clip but he still as his daughter said "his spirit could not be broken" @@scottchristmas

[@yeemmoolair-ce5vi]

Damn...😔 My hero! 😐 What a cool fun guy! Wish I cd have met him.

[@sailorman8590]

Thank you Jimmy for all the smiles you put on all of us pirates and parrotheads!!

[@TheTrevelyansway]

Thanks for all the good times Jimmy!!!!

[@maryjones3397]

What a great guy! He loved his fans❤

[@drewmohle992]

Mac knew it

[@robertrindler2080]

The consummate performer! He loved to entertain his fans! I miss him more than I miss being ten years old.

[@ZenRebel33]

To think that seeing Jimmy in concert was high on my list for 2023. Little did I know that he'd jump on a plane and come up to my home state and play a handful of songs with Mac. Just a 35 minute ride from my house. Jimmy Buffett was a special individual with an amazing range. He's produced so many great songs, it's difficult to pinpoint a favorite. Though I will admit that a bunch of his songs are the top of my chart. Yet Bubbles Up just hits home. I recall Mac talking about the changes Jimmy would make before the start of a show. He said that changes would go up until they hit the stage. While this made it challenging for Mac and the other Coral Reefers, they constantly met the challenge.

[@buffoldbroad5022]

My husband's ashes went into the ashes a few miles from beautiful Portsmouth. RIP to all the cool pirates who have sailed on.

[@Lawler1955]

Thank you for the wonderful memories shared with my wife and two children. My daughter first saw you in Austin at the age of three and she loved the experience. Sail on Jimmy !

[@gcvincent3989]

I lost a great friend. While I never did get to sit down and pick with Jimmy or even talk to him, as a commercial pilot I did happen to cross paths with him in the hallways of airports where he had arrived to do a show. It was always a casual how are you Jimmy. I first saw Jimmy at a concert in Murray Ky back in the mid 70’s and I have been a Parrot Head ever since I have put over 35 of Jimmys songs here on KZbin but I sure never expected to lose him so soon. RIP JB a legend never dies.

[@heavyditt]

Thank you for sharing these wonderful videos of his final performances. Rest in Paradise, Jimmy.

[@frederickpotthoff8893]

Miss you my captain. RIP God bless.

[@davidoverholt251]

Thank you Jimmy for the new album you left us! You could have shared your pain with all of us Jimmy, after all these years! Until we meet again my friend across the rainbow bridge with our pets!

[@Paulgoodmanphotog]

Thank you for capturing this moment

[@user-ft9tz6il8g]

Thank you for posting these! I love watching them. A legend never dies..

[@coastdweller]

Listened to his entire discography in the days after he passed, then I couldn't listen to him again until tonight. I make my living on the ocean, taking tourists fishing and dolphin watching, This man has been my life soundtrack and I miss him even though I never knew him.

[@kenkrausse3624]

Thanks Jimmy 4 generations of our family know you and love ya

[@randallcarter6913]

I was lucky enough to see him at Judge Roy Bean’s in Daphne AL. After his stadium show in Mobile. About 100 people in the bar, and a magical set.

[@harleymetcalfe1908]

an example to us all. Make folks happy and uplift folks as long as you can, and then some. Jimmy was a real role model.

[@ucfkid67]

This is pure gold. Thankyou

[@wayfarinstranger2444]

Thanks for posting, ironic that this was his very last song in public. 😢

[@pkagtr11]

Margaritaville was the last song - he left the stage after the song ended.

[@wayfarinstranger2444]

😢

[@wayfarinstranger2444]

You were there, what was the concert like?

[@RobHolecko]

@@wayfarinstranger2444 I think the other commenter may have just watched the other videos, the OP posted four songs separately from this show and at the end of Margaritaville in the video he leaves the stage

[@RobHolecko]

...plus according to this video...kzbin.info/www/bejne/in3TaK2QoJKWmZYsi=xFXPyuBucpSvjGoz ... Jimmy sang eight songs, ending with Margaritaville, I think the person who posted these clips only recorded 4 of them. RIP Jimmy

[@frankbartoszak7637]

Jimmy was jimmy to the very end lucky enough to have gotten a picture with him many years ago,and I've always treasured it,but even more now

[@maryvee6508]

Rest in peace ❤

[@kathycuster1714]

Thank you for all the fun in Noblesville, IN! Fins up!

[@wandaking1632]

Such a legend gone way too soon ❣️

[@agriffith123]

Thanks for posting this. I always wished for a chance encounter with Jimmy like this.

[@MultiDianeD]

You people om Portsmouth were so lucky to share this!

[@davidoverholt251]

Mac, Eric and Jimmy singing on this one! Who would have thought that Jimmy would not go on to play in Paris! Peter Mayer played his Christmas Program this week in Cleveland, Ohio at the Music Box Supper Club! Peter Mayer and the North Coast Parrot Head Club members that showed up were in tears as Peter and Brandon sang Bubbles Up! Brandon and Peter did tribute our Jimmey Buffett! RIP our friend!

[@terishoemaker-kz5st]

💕Mac & Jimmy, Great as Usual❗️

[@eileendarr3956]

Jimmy and Mac, Great Forever 💕 🦜 🐻

[@chaddavidson3561]

Thank you for posting these! I love watching them

[@ralphruocco3013]

Jimmy had " THE SPIRIT ".

[@Mskathleenh4656]

❤He was the spirit.

[@michelemarconi7746]

Love you Jimmy! ♥️

[@stephenwright8399]

From one Pirate to another, I wish you Fair Winds and Following Seas. We plan to give you a proper 22 Gun Salute the next time we put to sea.

[@jobydogwhisperer4163]

My all time favorite entertainer 'His concerts were so much fun. MISSING🤣😂

[@kevinrkotara6730]

His best song. A1A was his best album. Always my favorite. Never to be another like him. Grateful for all the great times at his shows with my friends. Great times! Sail on Jimmy. 🙏🏝️🦜🏴‍☠️

[@privatepenguin3137]

R.I.P. - Rest in Paradise, James

[@Morgan_1956]

From my college years in the early 70’s, throughout my career and now 3 years into retirement; Jimmy Buffett was always a part of it all. Lots of good memories of his live concerts with friends through the years. We miss him.

[@davidoverholt251]

Still playing this one Jimmy, and missing you in the next tour of 2024!

[@reded1905]

To quote a certain Mr. Springsteen, when they built Jimmy Buffett they broke the mold.

[@jakethebeersnob]

A true performer to the end that was JB and thats what he loved to do the best! He truly loved playing music with his friends and for all of the parrot head fans! Sail on sailor….we’ll keep the party going! 🦜🏝️🏴‍☠️ 🎸 🎶 😎🤙

[@DreamaC2023]

💗💗💗💗💗 Thank you ...

[@agnome1176]

🗿🦜🧙🏻‍♂️ Blessings 4 the wonders of live music 🥲😇😭over now😫😞but we had the times of our lives🥳we have your songs🙏👁️Thank you Jimmy Buffet 🎉

[@kathycuster1714]

This is my favorite! RIP Jimmy! We love you!

[@davidvanzant2019]

Wow just wonderful

[@jonbarnet9053]

Was a little early at 1:33. RIP Jimmy. Bubbles Up!!

[@davidoverholt251]

Mac and Eric performed last night in Cleveland, Ohio at the Music Box Supper Club! The upstairs has an occupancy of 471 seats! All were sold out! And of Course these two performed Bubbles towards the end! And we were all in tears, the fun, the music, the charity, always Jimmy shared with us all his wonderful 76 years with us! Even Carolyn Jones was crying as hard as all of us were in September2023!

[@davidscott8123]

Are you kidding? Looks in good health? Look at how small and thin he looks. He was only months away. RIP my dear friend!! Will see you on other side

[@Mike-bb1li]

True passion in his songs! Fins up!

[@kentexican5844]

Thank You Andre!

[@ronnieobrien6591]

For all those who believe in a resurrection, we'll look forward to seeing him again.

[@anthonylockhart4249]

Rest in peace

[@davidvanzant2019]

I’m 60 and this here makes me think I have missed out on something

[@straycats6]

Eating a cheeseburger will never be the same❤

[@thatcarguy9.379]

3 months later and I’ve still to come to terms that he’s gone.

[@joymcquarrie1987]

Bubbles Up 🫧

[@rnvrnv354]

Has Jimmy ever been on Willy's bus? Has Willy ever been on Jimmy's boat?

[@MultiDianeD]

He was dying!

[@tomgarrett9701]

I don't think he looks well at all , he's very thin. Jimmy was one of kind , I'm going to really miss him .thank you jimmy🌴

[@gunsfan4ever]

The guy singing is annoying. Can hear it to much in AirPods. Ruined the recording

[@bluepandaman]

His last performance - but instead of hearing his amazing voice we get to hear some random boomers in the audience singing.