Jimmy Buffet and Jack Nicholson

Bel-Aire Country Club, high above L.A.,

Where movie and music stars come to play.

Howard Kaufman, managed Eagles, had request.

Asked if I’d help Mr. Buffett, his guest.

 

Days before, I caddied for Nicholson,

Same year, up for last Oscar and he won.

Gray Porsche in valet, driver with island style,

“Call me Jimmy”, he said with a big smile.

 

He hopped in golf cart and asked how is Jack?

Told him that I caddied for him a week back.

We chatted, he invited me to his show,

Friday night, Hollywood Bowl, I had to go.

 

In a moment of my life that I considered a sidetrack.

Who would have thought I’d be talking to Jimmy about Jack?

 

Richard C. Welch, Jr.

September 21, 2023