James William Buffett was an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and businessman. He was best known for his tropical rock music, which often portrays a lifestyle described as "island escapism". Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffett recorded hit songs known as "The Big 8", which he played at every show: "Margaritaville" (1977), which is ranked 234th on the Recording Industry Association of America's list of "Songs of the Century", "Come Monday" (1974), "Fins" (1979), "Volcano" (1979), "A Pirate Looks at Forty" (1974), "Cheeseburger in Paradise" (1978), "Why Don't We Get Drunk" (1973), and "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes" (1977). His other popular songs include "Son of a Son of a Sailor" (1978), "One Particular Harbour" (1983), and "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" (2003).