Both the film and the novel have inspired or been referenced in other creative works. Jimmy Buffett and Michael Utley wrote a song titled "Prince of Tides" for Buffett's 16th studio album "Hot Water", released in June 1988. The song retells the story of the book, and starts and finishes with Jimmy Buffett reading passages from the book. The song is dedicated: "Pat Conroy, Doc Pomus and the people of Daufuskie Island have already said it all. I am thankful for such inspiration." In the television comedy series Ted Lasso (season 2, episode 2), sports psychologist Dr. Sharon Fieldstone calls The Prince of Tides her favorite book.
