ZBB, McAnally look for "Pirates & Parrots"
The track serves as a tribute to Jimmy Buffett. "Pirates & Parrots" blends Zac Brown Band's sound with the laid-back, island-inspired vibes synonymous with Buffett
The official lyric video is also available today.
"I'm so excited for you to hear this song and to pay tribute to Jimmy Buffett. It hit me hard when we found out he was exiting the stage, he was an incredible human being," Brown said.
Brown premiered "Pirates &Parrots" last Thursday at the Hollywood Bowl's Keep The Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett. McAnally was the music director and band leader for the tribute concert. Brown also performed his 2010 duet with Buffett, "Knee Deep" and was later joined by Dave Grohl for a special rendition of Van Morrison's "Brown-Eyed Girl," a cover that was common in Buffett's setlists.
Paul McCartney, the Eagles, Jon Bon Jovi, Jackson Browne, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Scotty Emerick, Jack Johnson, Caroline Jones, Jake Owen, Pitbull, Jake Shimabukuro and The Coral Reefer Band all played.
Earlier this month, McAnally released his new songs "Oysters and Pearls" and "All The Way Around. McAnally co-wrote the former with Buffett. He previously released the song.
McAnally wrote "All The Way Around" in anticipation for a performance in Antarctica.
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