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The beautiful pessimism at the heart of Jimmy Buffett's music

  • Written by Drew M. Dalton, Professor of Philosophy, Dominican University
The beautiful pessimism at the heart of Jimmy Buffett's musicBuffett's first hit, 'Come Monday,' was written when the artist was deeply depressed and suicidal.Bettmann/Getty Images

With the death of Jimmy Buffett, the feathers of his loyal network of fans – affectionately known as Parrot Heads – collectively drooped.

Over the course of his career, Buffett earned their love by transforming himself...

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