We used Time in a Bottle for the part of my late father's memorial video featuring him with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. It's such a lovely poem. One of my late father's favorite songs.
Time in a bottle is one of the most bittersweet songs ever written and recorded. He wrote it for the birth of his young son, only to tragically pass away shortly after. It is often misconstrued to be a sad song while it is not. Truly, it is a sweet lullaby for his new son.😇
Jim Croce (Crow-Chee) grew up in Philidelphia, graduated from Villanova University, served in the military and doesn't have one bad song in his remarkable catelog. An underrated gem. "The Hard Way Everytime" It's the most beautiful self confessional song you'll ever hear, enjoy!
Jim Croce(Crow-chee) is one of the greatest singer-songwriters ever, even though is life was tragically cut short just as he was hitting his stride. He had so much more to give. His catalog is filled with nothing but great songs! My favorite is "Operator(That's Not the Way it Feels)".
His ballad "Time in a Bottle" was sung at almost every wedding. In the early 1970's. Another slow one "Operator" was great as well. "I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song" is one of my favorites.
If you have only done those 2 songs you will be FLOORED by how different Operator and Time in the Bottle are, they are songs that brings tears. He can do both very, very well.
Jim had many "Character songs", Leroy Brown, You Don't Mess around With Jim, Roller Derby Queen, Rapid Roy, that Stock Car Boy, Steadily Depressing Low Down Mind Messing, Working at the Carwash Blues. But, I must add, you can't forget his love songs. Time in a Bottle, I'll have to Say I Love You In A Song, Alabama Rain, etc. He was a master song writer, a great story teller, and a good musician. What else can you ask for.
@@dizastro5437 Rapid Roy that stock car boy He too much too believe You know he always got an extra pack of cigarettes Rolled up in his t-shirt sleeve :)
Time in a bottle is a song that brings me to tears every time I hear it. I think of my daughters, my wife my friends. Just depends on the day. Such deep feelings expressed in a song.
Can't think of a JC song that doesn't move you. Every song takes you on a journey and tells a story. "Operator", "Time in a Bottle", "I Got A Name", "I'll Have To Say I Love You in a Song". Dig as deep as your can, you WON'T be disappointed.
Jim is another artist who we tragically lost all too soon - only 30 when he died in a plane crash. RIP Jim 💝 Great songs by him - 'Time in a Bottle' 'I've Got a Name' and 'Operator'
I'm sorry, that one is one I have always hated. And then at my wedding I was walking down the aisle and realized the guy was singing Time in a Bottle instead of I'll have to say I love you in a Song. I guess he figured one was as good as another.
From google.James Joseph Croce was an American folk and rock singer-songwriter. Between 1966 and 1973, he released five studio albums and numerous singles. During this period, Croce took a series of odd jobs to pay bills while he continued to write, record, and perform concerts.....died way way to early amazing guy his son AJ..is good in his own right ...a must go deeper for you guys..everyone already named bunch of songs..two more photographs an memories and lovers cross...ok 1 more New Yorks not my home..keep rolling guys great reaction as ALWAYS GOD-BLESS
Jay & Amber you'll love his "I Got A Name", "Time In A Bottle" and "I'll Have To Say I Love You In Song"!!! One of the great singer/songwriters!!! edit - he was born in South Philadelpha PA
omg..I got a name. I had completely forgot that until i read it. Then POW. So many memories of child. I would stand head high as an 8 year old when this song was on the radio. Thank you very much for those old memories.
Jim Croce was born in Philadelphia. His ballad songs "Time In A Bottle", "Operator" and "I Got A Name" could very well leave you in tears, While his lighter songs "Rapid Roy That Stock Car Boy", "Roller Derby Queen" and "Working at the Car Wash Blues" are great fun songs.
I'm being over-analytical here, but the accent is on the first syllable of his last name. "CROW-chee". I know you probably pronounce it correctly, but as you've written it, you show the accent on the second syllable.... sorry 😔, if I seem like a di¢k.
This was Jim's debut single and it made it to Number 8 on the Billboard Chart. His songs are full of fun. From the great beat, to the hilarious lyrics, to Jim's great storyteller voice. Such a sad loss at the what might have been. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦
"I Got a Name," "Operator (That's Not the Way it Feels)," "Time in a Bottle," and more are great songs to listen to. I hope you get a chance to hear them all.
Hard to believe it has been almost fifty years since Jim Croce's passing. "You Don't Mess Around With Jim" album was the first present I remember my high sweetheart giving me. She called me that morning when.his plane crash was announced. I was a Senior.in high school. Our relationship ended many years ago, but I still treasure that piece of vinyl in my collection. What a storyteller he was.
If you think about the way "Time In A Bottle" is structured, it's not melancholy. It has elements both of wistfulness and hope. See how lines in minor key are followed by lines in major key. I think we may add our own regrets to how we feel about the song, plus some feeling that perhaps the song was some kind of premonition of Jim's untimely death.
@@Sometimes-even-lyrical I wouldn't make too much of me choosing the word "melancholy." Just trying to make a distinction between sound of the remaining tunes and the more lively ones they've listened to.
Absolutely loved this song! “You don’t tug on Superman cape!” My favorite! “You don’t spit into the wind!” You don’t pull the mask off the Lone Ranger!” So much fun!!
Hey Squad, so glad you enjoyed this hit by Jim Croce. You will love ‘Time in a Bottle’ and ‘I Have to Say I Love You, in a Song.’ Two wonderful pieces by a talented artist that is sorely missed.
Jim Croce’s story is such a tragic one …. This man struggled, gets on top and loses his life at the top of his game…..always makes me grateful for everyday of life
Now that you remembered how awesome Jim Croce is, I have to remind y'all of someone you loved and never got back to - America! I have been waiting for Ventura Highway more than any song for you guys to do! They got big right around the same time (1972-73) as Jim Croce and they also have suuuuch good acoustic rhythms. After Ventura Highway, do Tin Man. You will wonder why you waited so long!!
Jim was born in Philadelphia but he did die in Louisiana. He passed away tragically in a plane crash while taking off from Natchitoches airport after performing at Northwestern State University. When I was a student there at the turn of the century, I really became interested in the history and music of Jim. There is no telling how much more great music we would’ve gotten from him if he had not died so early in his career. 😕 Definitely a wonderful voice and a great storyteller.
My favorite Croce song was “Operator” .Some of it would have to be explained to young people today.Match books and a dime for a phone call and the operator placing a call for you.A beautiful song.
Jim Croce's best songs are his love songs. "Operator", "Time In a Bottle", "I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song", "Photographs and Memories" and then a personal struggle song, "I Got a Name". You'll enjoy listening/reacting to these and any number of his lesser known songs. He had a ton of great songs.
Jim Croce" Time in A Bottle"" I got A Name" "Operator" "I'll Have to Say I Love You In A Song" these are all softer but wonderful songs he sang ! He co -wrote with his wife then with Maurey Muschleisen. We lost him to soon 1973 in Louisiana . Croce was from South Philadelphia, Penn. Italian parents Thanks.
Often overlooked are the songs "Rapid Roy the Stock Car Boy", "Workin' at the Car Wash Blues", and "Roller Derby Queen". All Fantastic Stories to listen to ... Luv Ya Guys!😁
So much of Croche is top notch. Time in a Bottle, Operator, I’ve Got A Name, New York’s Not My Home. He has several other novelty songs, but he can tear your heart out with his ballads. Gone too soon.
Yeah Jim Croce was taken from us too soon, and while You don't mess around with Jim, and Bad bad Leroy brown are fun.. His Ballads are so moving and heart breaking... "Operator" Is my favorite, but "time in a bottle, and "I will have to say I love you in a song," are amazing!
I play piano and sing in a nice hotel in Florida for a living. Have been at this gig for almost three years now. Did dueling pianos for about 20 years before that. I am a huge fan of storytelling songwriters = James Taylor, John Prine, Lyle Lovett, Billy Joel, Leon Russell, Roger Miller (especially his work on the Disney Robin Hood soundtrack) I don’t think there is a better storytelling songwriter than Jim Croce. You feel like you are there from the first word of the song. I play seven or eight of his tunes in my show on a regular basis and they are always very well received. For the next one by Jim I would love to see your reaction to I’ll Have To Say I Love You In A Song. Such a beautiful piece of music. Love your reactions. Never miss one. Thanks for your love for what you are doing. It shows.
My wife’s step mother was Jim Croce’s cousin. She just passed at 90 a couple years ago. We know all the stories about him and the plane accident he died in. So untimely.
About 10 years ago I had the privilege of hanging out with Maury Mulheisens Mom....(Jims sidekick at all his concerts) The family lived in the same town I worked in. She brought me into her house and took me into the family room. One of the walls was completely covered with Maury's Gold Records for all of Jims albums. She told me she heard of her son's passing and Jims the next morning after the crash from one of her neighbors. They had seen the TODAY show on TV that morning who broke the news and the neighbor called thinking that she had already heard about it.....she didnt. Imagine learning of your Sons death from a neighbor who saw it on TV??? Mind Boggling.
Jim Croce (CROW-chi). Quite possibly my favorite singer songwriter/storyteller of all time. Very few songs of his I wouldn’t recommend. He wrote Time In A Bottle for his little baby boy who grew up to be his own singer songwriter. Sad fact, he was planning on ending his music tour and focusing on being more of a dad but his tour plane crashed after a concert and he died. He was only 30 years old. He looks so much older in photos! And from his music he seems so much wiser too. You have stumbled upon one of the truly hidden/underrated gems of all time. Please react to every single suggestion for Jim Croce (CROW-chi).
At 2:40 Amber giving a perfect demonstration that when you like something and move with it, you retain more information of it.🥰 The key to learning well.
Have you looked up any more info about Jim Croce? He was an amazing song writer and singer, obviously. He released 5 albums, but didn't hit the charts until his 3rd album, "You Don't Mess Around with Jim", in 1972. He released "Life and Times" in mid-1973 and then "I Got a Name" in Dec of 1973, after he was killed in a plane crash, (Sept, 1973). Several albums were released after his death. He had such a short career and was a huge talent!
Another great folk rock singer songwriter who we lost so young. This is the music I grew up with. Unique storyteller & ballad singer. He touches your soul. He had a lot of great hits in his short career. "Photographs & Memories", "Time In A Bottle", "Operator", "I Got A Name", "Workin' At The Car Wash Blues," "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song", "Roller Derby Queen", "Lover's Cross" etc.
Dude really only made three studio albums before he died in a plane crash (only 30 years old) and damn near every song is a chef's kiss. I GOT A NAME is probably my favorite.
As many people have said "Time in a bottle" is great.. I'll always remember playing it on a jukebox many years ago, and a friend of mine's gf, came up and thanked me for "playing it for her"... I didn't even know if she had ever heard it before.. I played it for me. lol
Great song from a great song writer/story teller. Not sure if you got the whole story but basically Jim hustled Slim, Slim wanted his $ back and they fought over it. The part you seemed to have missed was that "Jim was cut in a hundred places, and shot in a couple more." The last 2 choruses end in "you don't mess around with Slim."
Same here. I caught that switch up from Jim to Slim. I think I saw a show on Jim's son as he is also a singer and only recently began covering his dad's songs.
It's hard to catch that the first time. *And he was cut in about a hundred places* *And he was shot in a couple more* *And you better believe* *They sung a different kind of story* *When big Jim hit the floor*
*Yeah, big Jim got his hat* *Find out where it's at* *And it's not hustlin' people strange to you* *Even if you do got a two piece custom made pool cue*
Classic. Loved how Amber really enjoyed and felt the song. Croce and Harry Chapin were the ultimate storytellers and, sadly, both of their lives were cut short. His best is 'Operator'. It's a down-tempo song that will hit you in the feels. If you want another fun, upbeat song by Croce, check out 'Working at the Car Wash Blues.'
Jim Croce was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War. Most of his songs were written then and were stories of people in his company that were also drafted from all over the US. Big Bad Leroy Brown was his friend and the song was from a story that he told him about living in Chicago. Big Jim Walker was also in his company in the Army. Great story teller. After he got out of the Army he cut the songs.
That whole album Photographs And Memories: His Greatest Hits is awesome, every song of his evokes an emotion. Jim was a great songwriter, musician, singer, and a master storyteller. We lost him on September 20, 1973; almost 49 years ago, and he is still very much missed. His music will live forever.
It's Crow - Chee . You will get lots of other good songs requested , but a good one I like that nobody else will request is RAPID ROY THAT STOCK CAR BOY !! Jim Croce ,, Crow Chee ,, has lots of cool tunes !!
One of my favorites from childhood gone too soon. Great story teller. Operator, Time in a Bottle,I Got a Name,are definitely ones you have to check out.
'Operator' is a must hear from Jim Croce. Really, I wouldn't steer you wrong... Might pull your leg, but not on this one! 😏 Oh, 'Photographs and Memories' too. Croce has a great mellow side too.
I was listening to Jim the other day and hoping you would come back to him soon. There are so many songs you can hear. Next time, slow down to “Operator”, “Time in a Bottle” or “Photographs and Memories”.
The Jim Croce song that I am surprised that you have not reacted to is "I Got A Name". That song is right up both of your alleys. And just a FYI, his last name Is pronounced CROW-CHEE. As the song above, He's got a name.😉
Jim Croce was like the prophet of Folk music always telling tales of maybe real events which he made into poetic lyrics to make the event a story or Myth. Love me some Jim......miss him too.
A good friend of mine had turned me on to Jim Croce's music, and this particular tune is one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing this classic song with us! Some of his slow ballads are classics too like "Photographs and Memories." You both should listen to this one next.
He is one of the best singer songwriters. You have listened to his clever up tempo songs, but he has a whole other amazing vibe you can see in "Operator" and "Time in a bottle".
He was such a great singer, songwriter, musician, and storyteller. My favorite was Time in The Bottle. I softer side of Jim. He wrote it for his son rnot long before the accident. I could name so many of his that are awesome. Another fun uptempo song of his is Roller Dirby Queen.
You all have been doing his "fun" songs. There is an emotional side to him. Try Operator, I have to Say I love you in a song, time in a bottle, one less set of footsteps, or New York is not my home. On the other side there are more "fun" songs, Rapid Roy and Workin' at the Car Wash Blues. Any one of these are really good songs.
I hate to be cliché, but Jim’s “Time In a Bottle” is a must! Also”Operator (That’s Not The Way it Feels)”
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We used Time in a Bottle for the part of my late father's memorial video featuring him with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. It's such a lovely poem. One of my late father's favorite songs.
I completely agree. Those songs show another side of Jim.
I agree totally.
Time in a bottle is one of the most bittersweet songs ever written and recorded. He wrote it for the birth of his young son, only to tragically pass away shortly after. It is often misconstrued to be a sad song while it is not. Truly, it is a sweet lullaby for his new son.😇
You all didn't pickup at the end when it changed to "and you don't mess around with SLIM". Jim Croce was one of my favs growing up.
Jim Croce (Crow-Chee) grew up in Philidelphia, graduated from Villanova University, served in the military and doesn't have one bad song in his remarkable catelog. An underrated gem. "The Hard Way Everytime" It's the most beautiful self confessional song you'll ever hear, enjoy!
AGREED!!
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He was also Italian Born in New York and moved to Atlanta Georgia at age 7.
Was it Upper Darby, PA?
@@michaelboyce9373 Um, no. He was born in South Philly and grew up and graduated high school in Upper Darby, PA.
(CROW - chee)
Jim Croce(Crow-chee) is one of the greatest singer-songwriters ever, even though is life was tragically cut short just as he was hitting his stride. He had so much more to give. His catalog is filled with nothing but great songs! My favorite is "Operator(That's Not the Way it Feels)".
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Thank you for correcting them on his name
Yes, thanks for that correction.
It is NOT Jim Crochet. 😆😁😂
Jim Croce said on a TV show when he was asked how to pronounce it, it was pronounced Crow Chay (Not Crow Shay)
Thank you cause they drive me crazy saying his name wrong
His ballad "Time in a Bottle" was sung at almost every wedding. In the early 1970's. Another slow one "Operator" was great as well. "I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song" is one of my favorites.
Yes, Operator was my favorite.
"Operator", back when pay phones cost a dime! Way before their time, lol.
Lover's Cross is my favorite. 💖
Surlechapeau, exactly, lol.
Totally agree.
If you have only done those 2 songs you will be FLOORED by how different Operator and Time in the Bottle are, they are songs that brings tears. He can do both very, very well.
I like all of his songs, but I love his softer side. My favorite are "Alabama Rain" and "Empty Chairs."
Jim had many "Character songs", Leroy Brown, You Don't Mess around With Jim, Roller Derby Queen, Rapid Roy, that Stock Car Boy, Steadily Depressing Low Down Mind Messing, Working at the Carwash Blues. But, I must add, you can't forget his love songs. Time in a Bottle, I'll have to Say I Love You In A Song, Alabama Rain, etc. He was a master song writer, a great story teller, and a good musician. What else can you ask for.
Rapiid Roy? Theres on that needs credit
Yes, Alabama Rain! Good one
@@dizastro5437 Rapid Roy that stock car boy
He too much too believe
You know he always got an extra pack of cigarettes
Rolled up in his t-shirt sleeve :)
I love Working at the Carwash Blues
Time in a bottle is a song that brings me to tears every time I hear it. I think of my daughters, my wife my friends. Just depends on the day. Such deep feelings expressed in a song.
Can't think of a JC song that doesn't move you. Every song takes you on a journey and tells a story. "Operator", "Time in a Bottle", "I Got A Name", "I'll Have To Say I Love You in a Song". Dig as deep as your can, you WON'T be disappointed.
Jim is another artist who we tragically lost all too soon - only 30 when he died in a plane crash. RIP Jim 💝
Great songs by him - 'Time in a Bottle' 'I've Got a Name' and 'Operator'
I race cars and have from high school on, and always like "rapid Roy the stock car boy".
@@kevinwallis2194 Jim has so many lesser-known songs that were just as fabulous! Mine is Photographs and Memories.
My favorite is “I have to say I love you in a song”
All great suggestions. Thankfully he has left us with some great music
Great song! Love Rapid Roy.
"Time in a Bottle" is a good one too.
It was a big hit.
TIME IN A BOTTLE . One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Jim Croche at his best!!!
Agreed. One of the best songs ever.
I'm sorry, that one is one I have always hated. And then at my wedding I was walking down the aisle and realized the guy was singing Time in a Bottle instead of I'll have to say I love you in a Song. I guess he figured one was as good as another.
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From google.James Joseph Croce was an American folk and rock singer-songwriter. Between 1966 and 1973, he released five studio albums and numerous singles. During this period, Croce took a series of odd jobs to pay bills while he continued to write, record, and perform concerts.....died way way to early amazing guy his son AJ..is good in his own right ...a must go deeper for you guys..everyone already named bunch of songs..two more photographs an memories and lovers cross...ok 1 more New Yorks not my home..keep rolling guys great reaction as ALWAYS GOD-BLESS
Jay & Amber you'll love his "I Got A Name", "Time In A Bottle" and "I'll Have To Say I Love You In Song"!!!
One of the great singer/songwriters!!!
edit - he was born in South Philadelpha PA
omg..I got a name.
I had completely forgot that until i read it. Then POW. So many memories of child. I would stand head high as an 8 year old when this song was on the radio.
Thank you very much for those old memories.
Lots of Love songs and some other fun ones like Roller Derby Queen. Thanks as always. God Bless you and yours.
Jim Croce was born in Philadelphia. His ballad songs "Time In A Bottle", "Operator" and "I Got A Name" could very well leave you in tears, While his lighter songs "Rapid Roy That Stock Car Boy", "Roller Derby Queen" and "Working at the Car Wash Blues" are great fun songs.
I love the subtle change at the end - "... you don't mess around with Slim!" Very clever writing!!
There is so much more to Jim Cro-CHEE. His love ballads are the BEST. Please do "Time In A Bottle"!
Cro-CHEE...thanks. I came to say that. And he was so great.
I'm being over-analytical here, but the accent is on the first syllable of his last name. "CROW-chee". I know you probably pronounce it correctly, but as you've written it, you show the accent on the second syllable.... sorry 😔, if I seem like a di¢k.
listen to Jim say it at 4:07 ua-cam.com/video/_FEnDx_gaCI/v-deo.html crow-chay
@@vincentsablan732 I think they are doing that because J+A are pronouncing it like Crochet not Croce
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This was Jim's debut single and it made it to Number 8 on the Billboard Chart.
His songs are full of fun. From the great beat, to the hilarious lyrics, to Jim's great storyteller voice. Such a sad loss at the what might have been. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦
"I Got a Name," "Operator (That's Not the Way it Feels)," "Time in a Bottle," and more are great songs to listen to. I hope you get a chance to hear them all.
Hard to believe it has been almost fifty years since Jim Croce's passing. "You Don't Mess Around With Jim" album was the first present I remember my high sweetheart giving me. She called me that morning when.his plane crash was announced. I was a Senior.in high school. Our relationship ended many years ago, but I still treasure that piece of vinyl in my collection. What a storyteller he was.
Time for the melancholy side of Jim Croce: "Time In A Bottle," "I Got A Name," and "Operator." Those are his biggest hits.
If you think about the way "Time In A Bottle" is structured, it's not melancholy. It has elements both of wistfulness and hope. See how lines in minor key are followed by lines in major key. I think we may add our own regrets to how we feel about the song, plus some feeling that perhaps the song was some kind of premonition of Jim's untimely death.
@@Sometimes-even-lyrical I wouldn't make too much of me choosing the word "melancholy." Just trying to make a distinction between sound of the remaining tunes and the more lively ones they've listened to.
@@SG-js2qn Got it.
My favorite Croce song, hands down. I’ll roll back the break down over and over, so tight
Jim Croce has a dope discography
Absolutely loved this song! “You don’t tug on Superman cape!” My favorite! “You don’t spit into the wind!” You don’t pull the mask off the Lone Ranger!” So much fun!!
Hey Squad, so glad you enjoyed this hit by Jim Croce. You will love ‘Time in a Bottle’ and ‘I Have to Say I Love You, in a Song.’ Two wonderful pieces by a talented artist that is sorely missed.
Please do “Operator (Thats Not The Way It Feels)” and “I Got A Name”. Amber, his last name is pronounced Crow-Chee 😊
Good lyrics! Beautiful voice!! 😍🤩🥰
"Time in a Bottle" is my favorite by him. Very heartfelt song.
Jim Croce gone way way too soon.. died in plane crash in 1973.. love his songs.
Time in a bottle will touch your hearts to no end. Much love ❤️
Great song. His debut single in 1972.
Operator and Time in a Bottle for more.
Yes please
@@itsmedino Hey Dino, what's up?
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@@itsmedino I'll trade. My Mom passed away at 87, funeral is Wednesday.
@@chriso6719 sorry for your loss
Jim Croce’s story is such a tragic one …. This man struggled, gets on top and loses his life at the top of his game…..always makes me grateful for everyday of life
Now that you remembered how awesome Jim Croce is, I have to remind y'all of someone you loved and never got back to - America! I have been waiting for Ventura Highway more than any song for you guys to do! They got big right around the same time (1972-73) as Jim Croce and they also have suuuuch good acoustic rhythms. After Ventura Highway, do Tin Man. You will wonder why you waited so long!!
Still makes me think of Jim Hopper 😆
My favorite Jim Croce song. "Working At The Car Wash Blues" was another good one.
Jim is / was a singing story teller !! We had them back then !!!
The Jim Croce rabbit hole 🕳 is deep… he’s got more styles than just these songs.
So many HITS!
Jim was born in Philadelphia but he did die in Louisiana. He passed away tragically in a plane crash while taking off from Natchitoches airport after performing at Northwestern State University. When I was a student there at the turn of the century, I really became interested in the history and music of Jim. There is no telling how much more great music we would’ve gotten from him if he had not died so early in his career. 😕 Definitely a wonderful voice and a great storyteller.
My favorite Croce song was “Operator” .Some of it would have to be explained to young people today.Match books and a dime for a phone call and the operator placing a call for you.A beautiful song.
Jim Croce's best songs are his love songs. "Operator", "Time In a Bottle", "I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song", "Photographs and Memories" and then a personal struggle song, "I Got a Name". You'll enjoy listening/reacting to these and any number of his lesser known songs. He had a ton of great songs.
Jim Croce" Time in A Bottle"" I got A Name" "Operator" "I'll Have to Say I Love You In A Song" these are all softer but wonderful songs he sang ! He co -wrote with his wife then with Maurey Muschleisen. We lost him to soon 1973 in Louisiana . Croce was from South Philadelphia, Penn. Italian parents Thanks.
His love songs are unparalleled. Time in a Bottle, Operator, Photographs & Memories, I'll have to say I love you in a song. etc...
Time in a Bottle and "Operator" are my Jim Croce favs. His entire album is so fun.
My favorite Jim Croce songs is working at the car wash blues.
I grew up with my mom playing ANYTHING Jim Croce. He truly is my childhood ❤️
I suggest “Operator” or “Lover’s cross”
Lover's Cross is a much overlooked classic.
Jim Croce was an amazing artist which had an amazing talent. He left this earth too soon. This is just the tip,of the iceberg for his talent.
Often overlooked are the songs "Rapid Roy the Stock Car Boy", "Workin' at the Car Wash Blues", and "Roller Derby Queen". All Fantastic Stories to listen to ... Luv Ya Guys!😁
"TIME IN A BOTTLE" is his most beautiful song!!! a great song for reaction. ; )
Your next Croce's song MUST be Time In A Bottle. Huge classic! Don't miss it!.
So much of Croche is top notch. Time in a Bottle, Operator, I’ve Got A Name, New York’s Not My Home. He has several other novelty songs, but he can tear your heart out with his ballads. Gone too soon.
Yeah Jim Croce was taken from us too soon, and while You don't mess around with Jim, and Bad bad Leroy brown are fun.. His Ballads are so moving and heart breaking... "Operator" Is my favorite, but "time in a bottle, and "I will have to say I love you in a song," are amazing!
I play piano and sing in a nice hotel in Florida for a living. Have been at this gig for almost three years now. Did dueling pianos for about 20 years before that. I am a huge fan of storytelling songwriters = James Taylor, John Prine, Lyle Lovett, Billy Joel, Leon Russell, Roger Miller (especially his work on the Disney Robin Hood soundtrack) I don’t think there is a better storytelling songwriter than Jim Croce. You feel like you are there from the first word of the song. I play seven or eight of his tunes in my show on a regular basis and they are always very well received. For the next one by Jim I would love to see your reaction to I’ll Have To Say I Love You In A Song. Such a beautiful piece of music. Love your reactions. Never miss one. Thanks for your love for what you are doing. It shows.
My wife’s step mother was Jim Croce’s cousin. She just passed at 90 a couple years ago. We know all the stories about him and the plane accident he died in. So untimely.
No. We all don't. What happened?
@@RayfordRaySiegel Plenty of Vids here on youtube about the crash. Just do a search on Jim Croce Plane Crash
About 10 years ago I had the privilege of hanging out with Maury Mulheisens Mom....(Jims sidekick at all his concerts) The family lived in the same town I worked in. She brought me into her house and took me into the family room. One of the walls was completely covered with Maury's Gold Records for all of Jims albums. She told me she heard of her son's passing and Jims the next morning after the crash from one of her neighbors. They had seen the TODAY show on TV that morning who broke the news and the neighbor called thinking that she had already heard about it.....she didnt. Imagine learning of your Sons death from a neighbor who saw it on TV??? Mind Boggling.
J,,C Is a very fun story teller from Bad bad Leroy Brown Was released in 1973 The Sweet 70s
His "novelty" funny songs are great. BUT, he has a beautiful singing voice he uses in his slower songs.
Now for something totally different, Time in a Bottle is one of Jim's best.
Jim Croce (CROW-chi). Quite possibly my favorite singer songwriter/storyteller of all time. Very few songs of his I wouldn’t recommend. He wrote Time In A Bottle for his little baby boy who grew up to be his own singer songwriter. Sad fact, he was planning on ending his music tour and focusing on being more of a dad but his tour plane crashed after a concert and he died. He was only 30 years old. He looks so much older in photos! And from his music he seems so much wiser too. You have stumbled upon one of the truly hidden/underrated gems of all time. Please react to every single suggestion for Jim Croce (CROW-chi).
At 2:40 Amber giving a perfect demonstration that when you like something and move with it, you retain more information of it.🥰
The key to learning well.
Have you looked up any more info about Jim Croce? He was an amazing song writer and singer, obviously. He released 5 albums, but didn't hit the charts until his 3rd album, "You Don't Mess Around with Jim", in 1972. He released "Life and Times" in mid-1973 and then "I Got a Name" in Dec of 1973, after he was killed in a plane crash, (Sept, 1973). Several albums were released after his death. He had such a short career and was a huge talent!
Another great folk rock singer songwriter who we lost so young. This is the music I grew up with. Unique storyteller & ballad singer. He touches your soul. He had a lot of great hits in his short career. "Photographs & Memories", "Time In A Bottle", "Operator", "I Got A Name", "Workin' At The Car Wash Blues," "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song", "Roller Derby Queen", "Lover's Cross" etc.
Dude really only made three studio albums before he died in a plane crash (only 30 years old) and damn near every song is a chef's kiss. I GOT A NAME is probably my favorite.
Another great reaction! If you want more of Jim Croce, I recommend some of his slower songs, too. One of my favorites has always been "Operator".
A number of people have said it, you have to listen to Jim Croce's "I Got A Name."
“Time In a Bottle” is a must! Also” Operator". Two if his best songs.
As many people have said "Time in a bottle" is great.. I'll always remember playing it on a jukebox many years ago, and a friend of mine's gf, came up and thanked me for "playing it for her"... I didn't even know if she had ever heard it before.. I played it for me. lol
"Photographs and Memories" and "I've got a Name" are must for Jim Croce.
Great song from a great song writer/story teller. Not sure if you got the whole story but basically Jim hustled Slim, Slim wanted his $ back and they fought over it. The part you seemed to have missed was that "Jim was cut in a hundred places, and shot in a couple more." The last 2 choruses end in "you don't mess around with Slim."
Yeah, I kept waiting for them to pick up on that, but they never did.
Same here. I caught that switch up from Jim to Slim. I think I saw a show on Jim's son as he is also a singer and only recently began covering his dad's songs.
It's hard to catch that the first time.
*And he was cut in about a hundred places*
*And he was shot in a couple more*
*And you better believe*
*They sung a different kind of story*
*When big Jim hit the floor*
*Yeah, big Jim got his hat*
*Find out where it's at*
*And it's not hustlin' people strange to you*
*Even if you do got a two piece custom made pool cue*
Like they didnt get bad bad leroy got his ass kicked
RIP JIM CROCE!! his songs are classics 👍😃❣️😃👍
Classic. Loved how Amber really enjoyed and felt the song.
Croce and Harry Chapin were the ultimate storytellers and, sadly, both of their lives were cut short.
His best is 'Operator'. It's a down-tempo song that will hit you in the feels. If you want another fun, upbeat song by Croce, check out 'Working at the Car Wash Blues.'
Jim Croce was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War. Most of his songs were written then and were stories of people in his company that were also drafted from all over the US. Big Bad Leroy Brown was his friend and the song was from a story that he told him about living in Chicago. Big Jim Walker was also in his company in the Army. Great story teller. After he got out of the Army he cut the songs.
That whole album Photographs And Memories: His Greatest Hits is awesome, every song of his evokes an emotion. Jim was a great songwriter, musician, singer, and a master storyteller. We lost him on September 20, 1973; almost 49 years ago, and he is still very much missed. His music will live forever.
It's Crow - Chee . You will get lots of other good songs requested , but a good one I like that nobody else will request is RAPID ROY THAT STOCK CAR BOY !! Jim Croce ,, Crow Chee ,, has lots of cool tunes !!
One of my favorites from childhood gone too soon. Great story teller. Operator, Time in a Bottle,I Got a Name,are definitely ones you have to check out.
He was one of the first artists I remember listening to.He had such a gentle soothing voice ❤He is missed
Jim is such an American treasure! You must do "Time in a Bottle". It's a masterpiece!
*Btw, it's pronounced "Crow-chee". 😉
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listen to Jim say it at 4:07 ua-cam.com/video/_FEnDx_gaCI/v-deo.html crow-chay
'Operator' is a must hear from Jim Croce. Really, I wouldn't steer you wrong... Might pull your leg, but not on this one! 😏 Oh, 'Photographs and Memories' too. Croce has a great mellow side too.
Rip to a great Singer, Songwriter Jim Croce,We Still Miss You Always
“photographs and Memories” is one of his soft, sweet, deep, songs. Great tune!
Love, love, love Jim! I’m so glad people are still discovering and loving his music!
20 + exellent croce songs , definitely roller derby queen
Yes! Jim Croce was such a great story teller. He could be crazy funny or very lonely, sad, sensitive. 👏👍❤️
Hard Way Every Time is my favorite by Croce. So many good tunes, so short a time among us.
I was listening to Jim the other day and hoping you would come back to him soon. There are so many songs you can hear. Next time, slow down to “Operator”, “Time in a Bottle” or “Photographs and Memories”.
From South Alabama comes a country boy! You don't mess around with Slim. Croce's slower songs are beautiful.
The Jim Croce song that I am surprised that you have not reacted to is "I Got A Name". That song is right up both of your alleys.
And just a FYI, his last name Is pronounced CROW-CHEE. As the song above, He's got a name.😉
listen to Jim say it at 4:07 ua-cam.com/video/_FEnDx_gaCI/v-deo.html crow-chay
I love all the "Church" in the chorus, Amen Brother! Roller Derby Quern is a hidden Jem! Cheers!
Jim Croce was like the prophet of Folk music always telling tales of maybe real events which he made into poetic lyrics to make the event a story or Myth. Love me some Jim......miss him too.
"I've Got A Name" makes my all time top 20 songs list. So good.
Love this song!! Such a talented dude!!🤘🔥
Love Jim Croce!!! Amazing voice & one our best story tellers. Gone way too soon 💔
React to Jim Croce singing "Time in a Bottle".
I haven't met a song of Jim Croce's I don't love... his voice is just on a whole other level.
A good friend of mine had turned me on to Jim Croce's music, and this particular tune is one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing this classic song with us! Some of his slow ballads are classics too like "Photographs and Memories." You both should listen to this one next.
Jim is one of the Best story tellers.. Roller Derby Queen is a Banger of a story....
He does some amazing ballads, Operator, Photographs and Memories, I Got a Name, Lover's Cross. You really should stick with Jim.
Time in a Bottle, Operator❤️beautiful. You have to hear it
He is one of the best singer songwriters. You have listened to his clever up tempo songs, but he has a whole other amazing vibe you can see in "Operator" and "Time in a bottle".
Every and I mean every JIm Croce song I have ever heard is a classic.
He was such a great singer, songwriter, musician, and storyteller. My favorite was Time in The Bottle. I softer side of Jim. He wrote it for his son rnot long before the accident. I could name so many of his that are awesome. Another fun uptempo song of his is Roller Dirby Queen.
Jims all time best is time in a bottle ❣️❣️❣️
You all have been doing his "fun" songs. There is an emotional side to him. Try Operator, I have to Say I love you in a song, time in a bottle, one less set of footsteps, or New York is not my home. On the other side there are more "fun" songs, Rapid Roy and Workin' at the Car Wash Blues. Any one of these are really good songs.
As others have said "time in a bottle" is his soft side, and a great, great song!
Gone too soon. Great story teller. "Operator" and "Time In A Bottle" are two other good ones!