Albums and records from recording artists using the name Key West
While searching the history of an old 45-record (“Key West” by Houston & Dorsey) a strange world of album-cover art revealed numerous mentions of Key West – either as a band name, record title, or song. Seems Key West has served as some sort of inspiration for numerous recording artists around the world.
It is well known that Key West has been inspiring artists for centuries. From the earliest visit by artist & ornithologist John J Audubon in the 1830’s, to Ernest Hemingway’s productive residence in the 1950s, to today’s literary giants who call Key West home, the tiny island has been a constant source of noteworthy creativity.
But it’s still surprising to discover so many musical incarnations of Key West – beyond the ubiquitous mentions of Jimmy Buffett. The fact that most of these have no direct connection to the island is somewhat bizarre, yet being a Key West story, not entirely unsurprising.
Included in this collection are bands from Canada, Ireland, Finland, Sweden, Begium, Germany, Spain, Italy, United Kingdom, and the United States.
“Key West” by Houston & Dorsey – 1969, United States (Key West!), Folk
Band “Key West”, album “Country Flavour”,1977, UK, Country
Key West Wanna Groove, 1983, Germany, Electronica/techno
Kate Bollinger’s Key West, 2017, United States, Rock/Pop
Key West by sorry, sorry, sorry, 1999, Germany, Pop
First Invasion by KWest, 1994, Belgium, Hard Rock/Heavy Metal
Album “Psychedelic Daze”, a collection of local music, 1965-75, United States (Key West band!), Rock
Key West by Kasso, 1982, Spain, Electronic
Key West Intermezzo by John Mellencamp, 1996, United States, Rock
Key West featuring Erik, 1993, United States, Electronic/Pop
Key West by Anymore, 1992, Italy
Jimi Sumen, Key West, 1978, Finland, Rock/New Wave
Key West, Love Me Tonight, 1977, United Kingdom, Pop
Matt Eray, 2013, UK, Electronica
Key West, 1994, Swedish, soft pop/rock
Key West Got To Win Special Break, 1983, Germany, Electronica/techno
Key West by the Village People, 1978, United States, Funk/soul
Key West, The Loch Ness Mouse, 2002, Norway, Indie Rock/Pop