VARIOUS ARTISTS: Thongs In The Key Of Life, Vol. 3

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Thongs In The Key Of Life, Vol. 3

© 2006 Jim Hoehn (733792651227)

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It has been almost five years since Thongs In The Key Of Life, Vol. II and a surprising seven years since the release of the original Thongs In the Key Of Life compilation. Has it really been that long? It doesn't seem like it . Many of the outstanding songwriters featured on those two collections remain my personal favorites. In recent years, I also have been privileged to have heard many of those artists perform their songs live. I never get tired of hearing them play.
Despite my appreciation for the music, and even the amount of time since the last Thongs project, I must admit that I was somewhat hesitant about once-again trotting down the path to the musical beach.
Well-received or not, I didn't want to put together another project that was more of the same -- same writers, same rhythm, same tempo, same anything. If anything, I wanted the closest resemblance to be similarly different.
Over the years, a wide range of friends, acquaintances and beverage-holding strangers have approached with the greeting, "If you ever do another Thongs CD, I know the perfect song for you." I can't remember my wedding anniversary, but I always seem to file those song titles away in my memory bank.
Several of those suggested songs eventually conspired to convince me that maybe another compilation CD wouldn't be such a bad idea, after all.
In addition to the newly discovered songwriters and performers (new to me at least), some of my favorite songwriters returned to the studio and delivered an incredibly strong array of songs.
Although the combination of favorite songs by new writers and new songs by favorite writers probably should have been sufficiently convincing, the final push came from our three children, Hayley, Tyler and Colin, who have spent countless minivan hours listening to a wide range of independent songwriters and musicians. They weren't exactly bashful when it came to voicing a simple consensus on a particular song: "Thongs 3, dad."
They might not be the focus group of choice for a major record label, but they were enough to convince me that it was time for another Thongs In The Key Of Life project.
As such, here it is. Volume 3. Tropical destinations for the imagination

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  • So many good artists on one CD!
    author: Paul

    Phins, Boatdrunks, Jim Hoehm and so many others on a great CD! Like others, I have most of these artists on other CDs but its great to have them one after the other!

  • I love this CD!
    author: Sean

    I love this CD! I have CDs from most of the individual artists on this disc, but to have them all together, especially my homegrown SoCal Parrothead favorites, is just awesome. Great for parties! Good job guys! Sean Blair, Santa Ana, CA.

  • Great compilation of new and old TropRock artists!
    author: Doc Holliday

    Add it to your collection!

  • Excellent Addition To Your Beach Music Library
    author: Fins Up

    Buy this CD, place it in your CD player on repeat, and before the 3rd time through you too will be a loofah-scrubbed, flip-flopped, zen master of the chaise lounge.

  • Takes me back to the islands!
    author: Patti

    Thongs 3 is as good as the first two! Several of the songs have already been added to my 'Beach Favorites' playlist. One of the very best things about these CDs is that you really get a lot of songs - and they are all good. For all you Parrotheads and anyone else who likes beach music - this CD is a must have!

  • author: Connie

    I got this in the mail the day before heading over to the Gulf for a parrothead phlocking. Popped it in the CD player when I started my trip..and listened to it over and over! Fun! Now...when is Volume 4 coming out??? (kidding!) Do yourself a favor and check this one out. I really am enjoying it!

  • author: wayne

    I got to see some of these Artists in Key West 11/2005 a great set of tunes.

  • When it ends play it again , that's what I always say
    author: Winston Moctar

    Happyness and fun is all I experience when I play this cd, I tap my fingers and toes to every beat, it takes me away from myself.S o when it ends I play it again thank you

  • fun to listen to
    author: Teresa

    For years, I have only listened to Jimmy Buffett's CDs. This is my first CD with a variety of artists, and I loved it. It makes me want to see all of these artists live and look into some of their other music ! :) Teresa

  • Great sample of the trop-rock performers across the US
    author: Jim V

    This is another great sample of the tropical-rock performers across the United States. Some are old favorites and some are now new favorites. All of the songs put me in a place where there are gentle waves crashing close by and a frosty beverage in hand. No matter wher your beach is this CD will take you there for over an hour. Jim Hoehn has again picked the essence of the tropics and put it on a CD.

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