I was a little girl playing in the driveway, my dad was working on the car. The man on the radio announced Jim's passing. It was the first time I ever saw my father cry 🌹❣️
Jim Croce is one of those unforgettable artists. He actually sings alot of great songs. Time In A Bottle and Operator are just a couple more of his greats.
His song, Time In a Bottle, was my class song in 1974. He passed in 1973. Too any musicians died young from either drugs or accidents while being transported to and from gigs. He died in a plane crash in Louisiana.
Yeah, I think we would've gotten some more from him. But, I think people said that he planned on being there for his family and not making music a full time career.
I recall Jim telling a story of the basis for this song. The character is based on someone he was in the military with. It reminds me of Big Boy Pete, a song by The Olympics.
I enjoyed your reactions to Jim Croce's "Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown". His biggest hit and a song when played would put All ages on the dance floor. Was lucky to see Jim C. live spring '73 as opening act for Loggins and Messina. Great show, Croce was accompanied by another acoustic musician and played a very entertaining dozen songs. R.I.P.
My dad grew up in Chicago's South Side in the '30s and '40s. It was bad enough' then, that to his dying day he refused to talk about it in front of us kids.
Like every city, it has its parts. ...by the way people talk about Chcago, you'd think it was the most crime ridden city in the county. It's not even in the top 10, probably not even in the top 20.
Bravo! I remember hearing this on one of my friend's 45's in the 70's - that a small record that plays singles :). As others have noted it really is a tragedy that Jim left us so early. You guys are both wonderful reactors. Cheers!
I'm so glad I could see you both reaction to this to this. My best friend's dad loved Jim Croce and would always play his music on guitar. Great reaction as always.
Love you guys!! You picked every aspect of this song that Jim Croce aimed for. God I miss that man. He had such a vision, such a connect-the-dots song writing ability. Please continue down the Croce train. There are a few stops you've missed.
Awesome reaction. A timeless classic! They definitely don't write ballads like this these days! The band Queen wrote a tribute to this called "bring back that Leroy brown."
This song triggers a core memory. I vividly remember my grade 6 public school teacher (Mr. Rudell) busting out a guitar during music class and playing this song. We all had to learn the words. At the time, I thought he was a goof. Years later, I realize Mr. Rudell was a damn LEGEND! I wish I could see him just to thank him for introducing us to this song!
OMG i listed to his album in my basement when i was young. I'd say about over 40 yrs ago so much fun and dancing in my basement . Another artist gone too soon. 😢
I agree with ChicagoDB on "You Don't Mess Around with Jim." When that song came out, I was 11 years old, and my mom lectured me about the content. A few weeks later, my mom said I really like this Bad Bad Leroy Brown song. I gave her trouble about it for almost 50 years.
@@douglasgann7849 - both are great songs…the amazing part is that Jim was so successful with 2 songs that are so similar 🙂 Jim Croce and Chicago’s great singer/songwriter Steve Goodman were both lost to us far too soon. 😢
I grew up on Chicago's South Side and lived there all my life including when this song came out. The baddest side of time reputation made us laugh because we knew the reputation was not deserved. The west side actually had the bad reputation for us but I wonder if that was also a myth. Since I've grown up and lived in other places, I've learned that whichever side of town has large pockets of poverty (and majority people of color) will get a bad reputation while where wealthier folks (of whatever color) live will be considered "nice" to outsiders. And FYI, the "east side" of Chicago is Lake Michigan. We lived walking distance from Lake Michigan.
If you want some thought provoking lyrics about love / lost - “ operator “ and “ time in a bottle”and my personal favorite “ I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song” 😊
Great tune! Love Chicago! Don't listen to all the bad one-sided press! This song was inspired by a guy Jim knew who went AWOL (UA) from the military for many days, and then returned expecting nothing to happen. Jim was the master storyteller and song writer. Sounds like Doris returned Leroy's advances and caused the whole problem. Seen that before.
We actually did this in a school play back in the 70s... The song is based on a true person. We also did, *Shaft* *KUNGFU FIGHTING, A Tree Grow... Well it was called *SIDEWALK TREES*
West side of Chicago (by far) roughest part of Chicago, which has both rough and dangerous and amazingly beautiful and very safe areas on the Southside.
If you liked this song, you would also like Jim Croce's "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" 👍😎 Here's a live version: ua-cam.com/video/FMjzKKcz_ew/v-deo.html
I moved to ATL in 1973 & partied like hell during the late 70s, 80s & 90s {mostly strip clubs & pool & dart tournaments in bars} in Hotlanta & even tho its a beautiful city you just dont go into certain areas! Luckily I only had one incident when I went to a Braves game at the old Fulton County stadium in 1992 & my '87 high top Chevy conversion van with a $4000 Alpine system {CD head unit, 1500w amp, 1000w amp, 4 18s, 2 12s, 2 10s & various mids & tweets} & 4 handguns inside was stolen from the parking lot & found stripped 4 days later in the old 4th Ward District! I moved from around there in 1998 ✌💖☮
@@TheAdventuresofTNT I havent seen it since '98 but I heard it is so much better! I was also at the Olympics just 50 yds from where the bomb went off, that was the most scared I have ever been! I moved near Memphis in '98 after I met a nubian queen then came back to Georgia in 2018 after we split & now am near Macon {birthplace of rock, southern rock & soul}
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great reaction thanks you two
There are, I think, few songs that everybody likes, at least a little. This is one of those songs.
Jim Croce, another South Philly legend.
Great line - "Leroy looked like a jigsaw puzzle with a couple of pieces gone...."
Jim Croce ~ “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim”
Slim lol
@ - Slim won…but he’s not in the title 🙃
@@ChicagoDB different song lol
@@jefferywarburton2116different song
@@joshythehand2960 that’s why the name of the song is in quotation marks. 🤣
I was a little girl playing in the driveway, my dad was working on the car. The man on the radio announced Jim's passing. It was the first time I ever saw my father cry 🌹❣️
Jim Croce is one of those unforgettable artists.
He actually sings alot of great songs.
Time In A Bottle and Operator are just a couple more of his greats.
No matter how tough you think you are somebody tougher will eventually come along
Oh Jim!! Lost him way too soon! Still love him and always will.
The song that made him a household name. The Lord took him at such an early age. His career was just starting to take off. God Bless.
Don't keep trees at the fricken airfield.
I loved Jim. Great songwriter and he did so many types of songs. He could have provided us with so much more great music😢
His song, Time In a Bottle, was my class song in 1974. He passed in 1973. Too any musicians died young from either drugs or accidents while being transported to and from gigs. He died in a plane crash in Louisiana.
One of the true tragedies of music. We can only imagine how much incredible music he could have given us if he'd lived longer. R.I.P. Mr. Croce.
Yeah, I think we would've gotten some more from him. But, I think people said that he planned on being there for his family and not making music a full time career.
I swear guys.
Every time you show up, it's like running into an old friend.
Thanks for that.
Brings back memories of my Dad and Uncles listening to this album on our old 8-track am/fm record player old stereo! ❤
Jim Croce = 🐐
RIP Jim
If I could put Time in a Bottle beautiful song
Don't Mess Around with Jim.
Another great one.
"Don't mess with Leroy". That's right TNT, but also don't want to mess around with Jim!
Love Jim Croce!
Jim Croce " I've Got a Name" you will love a lot both of you.
Jim Croce is a treasure! Thanks for sharing this one.
I recall Jim telling a story of the basis for this song. The character is based on someone he was in the military with. It reminds me of Big Boy Pete, a song by The Olympics.
This was on the radio about every 20 minutes back in the day.
RIP Jim Croce great talent gone to soon!!
Also RIP to all the others who also died in that fatal plane crash🙏
Leroy got his lunch ate 😂😂😂
I enjoyed your reactions to Jim Croce's
"Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown". His biggest hit and a song when played would put All ages on the dance floor. Was lucky to see Jim C. live spring '73 as opening act for Loggins and Messina. Great show, Croce was accompanied by another acoustic musician and played a very entertaining dozen songs. R.I.P.
My dad grew up in Chicago's South Side in the '30s and '40s. It was bad enough' then, that to his dying day he refused to talk about it in front of us kids.
damn
Like every city, it has its parts.
...by the way people talk about Chcago, you'd think it was the most crime ridden city in the county.
It's not even in the top 10, probably not even in the top 20.
Jim Croce was a master lyricist/songwriter. This is one of his fun songs. Highly suggest you check out his more serious stuff.
I'm Gen X. I say this because I'm a thrash fan and political rap fan. However I do subscribe to other genres. Jim Croce was one of those dudes✊🏻
I’m from Chicago…the “bad parts” of town are much bigger than they used to be.
Never mess with Leroy or Jim
Bravo! I remember hearing this on one of my friend's 45's in the 70's - that a small record that plays singles :). As others have noted it really is a tragedy that Jim left us so early. You guys are both wonderful reactors. Cheers!
Hey Tee and Tasha missed you guys great song
I'm so glad I could see you both reaction to this to this. My best friend's dad loved Jim Croce and would always play his music on guitar.
Great reaction as always.
Jim Croce lover's cross
Hey y'all , I really enjoyed watching you guys hear that for the first time. It's a great album. Look forward to more reactions.
Love you guys!! You picked every aspect of this song that Jim Croce aimed for. God I miss that man. He had such a vision, such a connect-the-dots song writing ability. Please continue down the Croce train. There are a few stops you've missed.
My Favorite artist of ALL-TIME!
Yep. "Leroy Brown learned a lesson 'bout messin' with the wife of a jealous man." Words to live by.
I grew up hearing Jim croce music
Awesome reaction. A timeless classic! They definitely don't write ballads like this these days! The band Queen wrote a tribute to this called "bring back that Leroy brown."
Leroy Brown was an actual person that Jim Croce knew. They met while serving in the Army together and became friends.
Love ya two.
I can’t wait for your reaction to Roller Derby Queen. One of my favorites of his.
Great reaction
I was a junior in high school when this came out. It was a bigen!
You might be a bad mofo but there is always someone out there somewhere badder! The graveyard is full of bad mofo’s!! 😂
Glad to see you getting around to Croce
This song triggers a core memory. I vividly remember my grade 6 public school teacher (Mr. Rudell) busting out a guitar during music class and playing this song. We all had to learn the words. At the time, I thought he was a goof. Years later, I realize Mr. Rudell was a damn LEGEND! I wish I could see him just to thank him for introducing us to this song!
That was a great review. I loved this song when I was a kid
Everybody meets their match sooner or later.
Benny the Bouncer by Emerson Lake and Palmer. I guarantee you’ll both love it.
Yes, yes, yes!!! Got to see Carl last year with his fantastic crew.
Operator was a great a Croce composition. A great song writer and story teller.
I don't care what genre you're into, rock, country, rap.. This song comes on you have get down just a little..😉❤
OMG i listed to his album in my basement when i was young. I'd say about over 40 yrs ago so much fun and dancing in my basement . Another artist gone too soon. 😢
I agree with ChicagoDB on "You Don't Mess Around with Jim." When that song came out, I was 11 years old, and my mom lectured me about the content. A few weeks later, my mom said I really like this Bad Bad Leroy Brown song. I gave her trouble about it for almost 50 years.
@@douglasgann7849 - both are great songs…the amazing part is that Jim was so successful with 2 songs that are so similar 🙂
Jim Croce and Chicago’s great singer/songwriter Steve Goodman were both lost to us far too soon. 😢
We all love connie. Ty connie
I am looking forward to the rest of the album
JIM CROCE GREW UP IN SOUTH CHICAGO AND LEROY WAS REAL DUDE
That's interesting. I always thought he grew up and went to college in the Philadelphia area.
Great reaction. You're gonna love this album.
Great storytelling song, you could see the movie playing in your mind.
Jim Croce should be in the Rock n Roll HOF. Long overdue
Also the sister song to this one called "you dont mess around with jim"
This song always reminds me of my childhood in wild wonderful West by god Virginia ...I was blessed to be raised in.the hills..Richard Darner
Thanks you guys!
I grew up on Chicago's South Side and lived there all my life including when this song came out. The baddest side of time reputation made us laugh because we knew the reputation was not deserved. The west side actually had the bad reputation for us but I wonder if that was also a myth. Since I've grown up and lived in other places, I've learned that whichever side of town has large pockets of poverty (and majority people of color) will get a bad reputation while where wealthier folks (of whatever color) live will be considered "nice" to outsiders. And FYI, the "east side" of Chicago is Lake Michigan. We lived walking distance from Lake Michigan.
If you want some thought provoking lyrics about love / lost - “ operator “ and “ time in a bottle”and my personal favorite “ I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song” 😊
Great tune! Love Chicago! Don't listen to all the bad one-sided press! This song was inspired by a guy Jim knew who went AWOL (UA) from the military for many days, and then returned expecting nothing to happen. Jim was the master storyteller and song writer. Sounds like Doris returned Leroy's advances and caused the whole problem. Seen that before.
Yeah the press is to blame
Now you need to react to "You Don't Mess Around With Jim" Jim Croce 1972
And "The Night Chigo Died" Paper Lace 1974
So good
Now you need to do Queen's "Bring back that Leroy Brown"
Leroy Brown was a real person, he was an army buddy of Jim’s back in the day.
fun song!
Gotta do Don't Mess Around With Jim next
It's done in the same style
Story about a town legend much like Leroy Brown
We actually did this in a school play back in the 70s... The song is based on a true person.
We also did, *Shaft* *KUNGFU FIGHTING, A Tree Grow... Well it was called *SIDEWALK TREES*
I 100% recommend "In My Own Time" from ELO's "Zoom" Album
As my mama would say...Leroy got too big for his britches! 👖
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"I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song"
MY THOUGHTS???😊GR88888 ALBUM PICK BY THE VOTERS👍HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS CLASSIC ALBUM OF HITS BY JIM T & TASHA!💯 R.I.P JIM
I love Jim Croce some of his music sounds like he’s from Louisiana but he’s from South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Also “Trudy” by the Charlie Daniels Band. Guaranteed winner.
Check out Jim Croce's “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim”
Great song.
I'd love it if y'all reacted to "Rapid Roy, That Stock Car Boy".
West side of Chicago (by far) roughest part of Chicago, which has both rough and dangerous and amazingly beautiful and very safe areas on the Southside.
I think You don't mess around with Jim is on that album, I hope you enjoyed that one too.
Such a variety of music we had in the 70s. How lucky were we?
Listen to the song Roller Derby Queen-it is a fun song.
If you liked this song, you would also like Jim Croce's "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" 👍😎
Here's a live version: ua-cam.com/video/FMjzKKcz_ew/v-deo.html
No matter how bad you are, there is always something badder out there. Important lesson to this song
You Don't Mess Around With Jim is a great companion piece to this song. Basically the same song, except its about Jim not Leroy.
Best Italian food I ever had was in the South Side in he 9Os. Rosebud maybe? Help me out.
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Dude could write a song. And then sing it.
Operator is my Favorite Jim Croce Song. Check that one out. 😊✌
If you look on UA-cam, there's a classic animated music video to this song that's from the 70's..
I moved to ATL in 1973 & partied like hell during the late 70s, 80s & 90s {mostly strip clubs & pool & dart tournaments in bars} in Hotlanta & even tho its a beautiful city you just dont go into certain areas! Luckily I only had one incident when I went to a Braves game at the old Fulton County stadium in 1992 & my '87 high top Chevy conversion van with a $4000 Alpine system {CD head unit, 1500w amp, 1000w amp, 4 18s, 2 12s, 2 10s & various mids & tweets} & 4 handguns inside was stolen from the parking lot & found stripped 4 days later in the old 4th Ward District! I moved from around there in 1998 ✌💖☮
You are absolutely right. It’s hard to believe that old 4th ward has been gentrified and is one of the nicest areas in the city.
@@TheAdventuresofTNT I havent seen it since '98 but I heard it is so much better! I was also at the Olympics just 50 yds from where the bomb went off, that was the most scared I have ever been! I moved near Memphis in '98 after I met a nubian queen then came back to Georgia in 2018 after we split & now am near Macon {birthplace of rock, southern rock & soul}