Jimmy Buffett, someone I consider one of the best American storytellers, passed away the other day. Jimmy wrote songs expressing stories that needed to be told. Musically, he remained authentic throughout his career. But he still managed to amass nearly a billion dollars through savvy business dealings that included resorts, restaurants, casinos, cruises, and merchandise.
Jimmy
had a lot of Montana connections, including a sister married to the noted
Montana writer Thomas McGuane. Buffett wrote several songs with themes about
Montana. Today, I am sharing a song he wrote about the tiny town of Ringling,
Montana.
RIP,
Jimmy Buffett.
—Mitchell Hegman
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