The Time After Island Time Radio Program is very proud to present Part One of a 2-part special on Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Recording Artist and sometime actor Wesley Cook. Wesley Cook’s cover of “He Went to Paris,” has lead some music fans to say…”Who was that?” The single debuted first on a Time After Island Time in commemoration of Jimmy Buffett’s Sixtieth Birthday.

SO WHO IS WESLEY COOK? What is unique about Wesley Cook is his profoundly deep and well-constructed lyrics. The variety of music he composes is more diverse than most artists you will ever encounter. Growing up in foreign countries, he captured many influences from around the world. But you will find some of his songs to be folk, some blues, some rock, and a healthy dose of beautiful ballads. His depth of thinking and writing, as well as ambition leaves some a bit surprised when they find out how young he is. Watch out for Wesley- he’s going to be big.

We welcome him on TAIT for a very intimate conversation and some unplugged acoustic guitar playing and singing. Be prepared to hear a troubadour you will not soon forget! Tune in from anywhere in the world via Radio JimmyDreamz.

Broadcast dates and times for Part I:
JANUARY 22, 2007—Monday 1pm
JANUARY 24, 2007—Wednesday 9am
JANUARY 25, 2007—Thursday 4pm
JANUARY 27, 2007—Saturday 8pm
**All broadcasts are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)**

Neil Finn, former front man for Crowded House, compliments Jimmy on his cover of “Weather With You” from his new album “Take The Weather With You” in an article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Still a standout is “Weather With You,” which Crowded House released in 1991 and which enjoyed a new life last year as the title track of Jimmy Buffett’s latest album.

“And I like that he did it. I don’t know much of his stuff, but he’s obviously got a very big fan base. He does huge shows. So I’m really happy he’s taken that song on. Good on him! I look forward to meeting him. I’ll give him a big thank-you for certain.”

Read the entire article here.

Ken Hoffman of the Houston Chronicle sheds light on why Buffett seemingly left out cheese on his cheeseburger in the lyrics to Cheeseburger in Paradise.

I’ve finally fixed a problem that has tormented me for years. How can it be a cheeseburger … if there isn’t any cheese on it? It’s impossible. That’s why it’s always driven me crazy when I pick up a Jimmy Buffett CD or read a lyrics Web site and they’ve got the words wrong to Buffett’s tasty song “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” Even Buffett’s own Web site, www.margaritaville.com, had the words wrong.

Read the entire article here.

CMT.com reports that the 2004 Texas Stadium concert with George Strait, Alan Jackson, and Jimmy Buffett will be released on CD in the spring.

George Strait fans can look forward to the spring release of a live album recorded at Texas Stadium with Jimmy Buffett and Alan Jackson in 2004.

It is unclear if it will feature mainly George Strait or if it will also include Jackson’s and Buffett’s sets.

This album has had multiple release dates in the past, and Amazon’s listing still shows a release date of February ’06.

11 years ago today, on January 16h, 1996, Jamaican authorities opened fire on Jimmy Buffett’s seaplane, mistaking it for a drug trafficker’s plane. U2 singer Bono was with Buffett, but neither one was hurt.

Buffett penned a song from the incident… Jamaica Mistaica.

See photos of Buffett’s airplanes on the Buffett Aviation page.