Jimmy is mentioned in The Mercury News’ write-up of Sunday’s Saints-49ers game where he sang the national anthem:

Thanks to Reggie Bush’s explosive effort, the Saints won their eighth game and are in position to not only make the playoffs but to host a game. Local favorite Jimmy Buffett sang the national anthem and was given a game ball. He gave it back to Bush and said he’d wait to get one from him in Miami – site of the Super Bowl. A preposterous idea a few weeks ago. Not so far-fetched now.

Read the entire article here.

Here are some photos from the game:

Photos credits: AP and Michael C. Hebert

The Sun-Herald reports that Buffett will sing the National Anthem at this week’s Saints-49ers game in New Orleans.

The game will be broadcast at 12:00 noon on Fox. Check your local listings to see if this game will be showing in your area.

Family and friends are gathering at Riverside Church Tuesday morning for a memorial service as legendary journalist Ed Bradley is laid to rest.

NY1 will carry the funeral service live starting at 10:30 a.m

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The Palm Beach Post has a review of Tuesday night’s show in West Palm Beach, Florida: “Buffett’s high note honors Bradley”

It seemed a fitting tribute to a fallen musician friend: A tambourine with a flower tied to it hung from a lonely, unmanned microphone stand. But forget about a somber tribute – Jimmy Buffett wasn’t having any of that.

“Some thought we should have a moment of silence,” Buffett, pretty much the poster child for all things anti-somber, said Tuesday night at Sound Advice Amphitheatre. “I say, to hell with that. A night of music is more appropriate for my friend Teddy Bradley.”

Read the entire article here.

“A Tribute to James Taylor” will air 8 p.m. Nov. 29 as part of many PBS stationsrun holiday pledge drives. Guests include Keith Urban, India.Arie, Jackson Browne, Sheryl Crow, Jimmy Buffett and former President Bill Clinton.

From PBS.org:

With his gentle acoustic sound and insightful lyrics, James Taylor remains one of the most influential and beloved singer-songwriters to emerge from the popular music scene of the 1970s. In a career extending over three decades, Taylor’s musical craftsmanship has delighted critics and audiences alike. In recognition of his many achievements in music, as well as his philanthropic efforts, Taylor was honored in February 2006 as “Person of the Year” by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences’ MusiCares program. The all-star lineup of performers paying tribute to “Sweet Baby James” includes India Arie, Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow, Jerry Douglas, Dr. John, Carole King, Alison Krauss, Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, and Keith Urban.

The program premieres on November 29, 2006 (check local listings); watch for the launch of the Web companion in November 22, 2006.