I can't imagine how big he would have gotten had he lived. One of the best singer/song writers.. Check out One Less Set of Footsteps and Time in a Bottle.
He would've been super Big... But he said after his last tour he was giving it up. He was tired of going on the road. Maybe go back to teaching, be home more with his family. The Beatles gave up touring and just recorded. I know hes no Beatle but he was really good and everyone loved him. He could have just recorded. 🤎💥
Workin at the car wash blues was awesome, story about doin time in the joint and despite his great intellect and talent, all they see is the record so he’s stuck working at a carwash
This song helped me hold on during some really dark days. I was a young teen living in a children's home and really struggling to retain something of myself and my family. Great choice.
My favorite song by Croce. "And I carry it with me like my daddy did. But I'm livin' the dream that he kept hid" is such a powerful line, for me. The odd thing about this song is that it was not written by Jim Croce. The team of Gimbel and Fox were responsible for the song's creation. But, like all his other work, Jim Croce made it his song.
The duo Jim Croce and Maury Muehleisen were quite a pair. Jim's voice and Maury's guitar blended so well. It's too bad they perished in a plane crash in 1973 early in their musical careers. Photographs And Memories and New York's Not My Home are terrific songs too.
Another beautiful song from this great singer songwriter who we lost so young. This is the music I grew up with. Unique storyteller & ballad singer. He touches your soul.
My favorite Jim Croce song. When he died in airplane crash we were stunned. I’ve always wondered what great songs he would have written and or performed Very sad he is not with us.
I remember when I was around 5 or 6 my mom would listen to here records and her two main artist was Jim Croce and James Taylor. I’m almost 40 years old Jim Croce and James Taylor are my favorite artist to this day, reminds me of my mom. Love you mom miss you so much thank you for the music🤙🏻
At the moment you see Django's name on his saddle ( a name was something slaves really weren't ever granted) the barn door opens and the song Just rips. Tarantino knows exactly what he's doing
This is one of the few songs Jim sang, if not the only one, that he did not write. Originally he did not want to do it but thankfully he was talked into it. It's my favorite recording of his. 😎
For me, I got that reaction from my late mother. Being her first child to purchase property. The satisfaction in her eyes patted my on the back and her half grin of approval was enough to let me know how proud she was of me. She was basically a single parent to 5 kids. Struggled profusely along the way. A life long renter. I think I made her feel good which made me feel good.
Croce was a poet who wrote about his life experiences, people he encountered and dreams he fostered. Left the planet too soon and worth knowing through his music.
Hey Harri .. You simply must listen to Jim Croce's "Lover's Cross" soon .. It's such a poignant and relatable break-up song .. The melody and the lyrics are both just wonderful .. You will really enjoy it .. I promise ! .. Wayne
Yes, yes, yes! Many of Jim's songs didn't get much airplay here in the UK, even though 'Time in a Bottle' and 'I'll have to say I love you in a song' were minor hits. I heard 'Lovers Cross' on the John Peel radio show late one night, listening under the bedclothes when I should have been asleep! I was too young to have the money to be buying LPs, and probably too young to really understand the lyrics, but the beauty of it knocked me out, and I never forgot it, even though I didn't hear it again for decades ... You'll love it Harri! Please listen, you'll be so glad you did!
@@sonia4641 Love your story, Sonia .. I remember doing very similar things to you and having the same lasting memories of songs like this that really made an impact on the younger me .. Unfortunately, being in Australia, I wasn't lucky enough to listen to the John Peel show .. The man was apparently legendary and gave many artists the break they needed to become successdul .. Thanks again for your great comment .. and hopefully Harri will grant our request ! .. Wayne
Ah the story tellers! You just sit back and the pictures they paint slide across your mind. Croce. John Denver, Paul Simon, Billy Joel. So many more. A unique gift.
Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, Harry Chapin, Merle Haggard, John Prine, early Elton John, early Rod Stewart, Donovan's "Catch the Wind", others I can't remember just now. The singer/songwriters/storytellers, always the music I love best.
It was played in the movie Django a bit after Django agreed to become partners with the Dr. when they were beginning their "work". Love your reaction. Keep on keeping on ✌️😎🎶🤘💯💯
Another great American singer/songwriter to explore (if you haven't already) is Jackson Browne. He has a very deep well of material to immerse yourself in.
Really enjoying these reactions to Jim Croce. It's been a very long time since I last heard any of his music. Hope you soon react to his song "Workin' at the Car Wash Blues." It's another really good, fun song of his.
For someone who died so incredibly young, there is an incredible depth and variety to plumb. His songs were so varied, his tone swung so much from absolutely silly fun to social commentary to worlds in-between, and then again to love, and then back again to spiritual things at large ... there was so much really there but also so much left to give ...
When I was little my parent's listened to Croce and I liked the upbeat tunes like Leroy Brown. But now that I'm old I think this might be his best song. Some songs you have to have some life experience to appreciate.
Dude! I have loved this song for decades but I have NEVER thought of it like that. THANK YOU for helping me see another perspective of this timeless classic!!!
There is a documentary about Jim Croce here on UA-cam. I highly recommend watching it. He absolutely lived what he wrote and he shared himself and his home and family with everybody musically!! It's a fantastic story and a shame he had to die so young!
This song is in the movie Django , with Jamie Foxx riding tall, proud and strong on the saddle after dressing in brand new clothes. It made a big impact on me to see a black man portrayed in such a way.
Once again, since I was 11 years old, each time I hear one of his songs again, I say.. that one, that's my favorite... then I hear another, and another and those are my favorites, till I hear the next. Thanks for appreciating so much of the soundtrack of my life!!
This was the theme song for the movie "The Last American Hero" in 1973. The movie was about NASCAR driver Junior Jackson. Jeff Bridges played Jackson. I had no idea it was used in another movie 39 years later.
Love this! When I was a child and i would hear this song I would think it was about my home state of Maine. Hahahahaha! I know better now but still love it.
How interesting. When I was a child I thought it was about California -- moving down the highway, rolling down the highway -- multi-lane freeways were still fairly new here back in the early 70's. I guess that comes from hearing this on the AM pop radio stations my folks used to listen to on trips to see relatives and such back then.
I recently lost my grandpa, my last grandparent… this song and a handful other remind me of all of them. I’m still young but it’s hard for me to think I have to lift the rest of my life with just a memory.
Another beautiful song, another beautiful reaction!! As you know well, Harri, I am contractually obliged to continue to pound Blood Sweat and Tears over your head with every comment I give until you finally, finally, finally, finally get around to reacting to one of them!! You know you want to!!! How about "Lucretia MacEvil"? "Spinning Wheel"? "You've Made Me So Very Happy"? Keep up the great work, Harri!!!
Key Mack, xD, your poor mother, bet you were one of those kids that were relentless! "mom, mom, mom, mom, mom!" "WHAT do you want?!" "I tooted" xD. Squeaky wheel gets the oil. Tbh, I wouldn't mind a little BS &T, Spinning Wheel & So Very Happy, myself. Tenacity is a virtue in my book! Blessings.
As I continue to revisit and enjoy and share some of my father's favorite artists and songs.this one comes to mind. Just lost him 3 days ago. He lost his father when in highschool.seemed like appropriate.love your comments and observations as always.thanks keep digging
Maury muehleisen who died in the same crash played the amazing guitar with Jim. He did a song " A Song I heard" Well worth a listen for wonderful guitar work and vocals
Jim had so many great songs, one I always liked best was "New York's not my home" about how he was ripped off in music Biz and found NY to be very unfriendly.
Thank you for capturing the beauty and meaning of this song in words. He wrote and sang so many amazing songs but this one has the most emotional impact. Just hits me in my core as I'm living my life not just for me but for my father and brother and fine men who came before me. I have a lot to live up to. I go there proud.
"If It gets me nowhere, I'll go there proud"
God, I love that line
The motto of integrity. Not so popular these days. But we often recognize it in rare others.
I can't imagine how big he would have gotten had he lived. One of the best singer/song writers.. Check out One Less Set of Footsteps and Time in a Bottle.
His breakup songs really hit home at the time. Lover's Cross killed me every time.
it seemed like the midnight Special did a tribut everyF Friday night to jim.
He would've been super Big... But he said after his last tour he was giving it up. He was tired of going on the road. Maybe go back to teaching, be home more with his family.
The Beatles gave up touring and just recorded. I know hes no Beatle but he was really good and everyone loved him. He could have just recorded. 🤎💥
Time in a bottle is a personal favorite...one I play in dedication to my late husband
Workin at the car wash blues was awesome, story about doin time in the joint and despite his great intellect and talent, all they see is the record so he’s stuck working at a carwash
What a loss when he died. Time in a bottle is one of my favorite Jim Croce
Jim Croce like John Denver had such a command of the language. They could tear your heart out when they sang. Still missing them to this day
They both die in a crash plane
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Jim's "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song" is one you should give a listen
Jim is one of the best story tellers in music. Such a shame we lost him
This song helped me hold on during some really dark days. I was a young teen living in a children's home and really struggling to retain something of myself and my family. Great choice.
🥹 So glad you found comfort in this song. Hope life is treating you well, today.❤️
✝️ i wish Jim Croce could hear your story. You would mean as much to him as he does to you.
My favorite song by Croce. "And I carry it with me like my daddy did. But I'm livin' the dream that he kept hid" is such a powerful line, for me. The odd thing about this song is that it was not written by Jim Croce. The team of Gimbel and Fox were responsible for the song's creation. But, like all his other work, Jim Croce made it his song.
The duo Jim Croce and Maury Muehleisen were quite a pair. Jim's voice and Maury's guitar blended so well. It's too bad they perished in a plane crash in 1973 early in their musical careers. Photographs And Memories and New York's Not My Home are terrific songs too.
Another beautiful song from this great singer songwriter who we lost so young. This is the music I grew up with. Unique storyteller & ballad singer. He touches your soul.
Norman Gimbel and Charles Fox wrote this one.
@@leonardshevlin7260 , thank's. I assumed it was Jim. Always wanna give credit where credit is due.
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My favorite Jim Croce song. When he died in airplane crash we were stunned. I’ve always wondered what great songs he would have written and or performed Very sad he is not with us.
I remember when I was around 5 or 6 my mom would listen to here records and her two main artist was Jim Croce and James Taylor. I’m almost 40 years old Jim Croce and James Taylor are my favorite artist to this day, reminds me of my mom.
Love you mom miss you so much thank you for the music🤙🏻
I'm 28 but have an older dad who's 67 now but yeah.. this reminds me of my dad too ❤️
Aww, same with my mom, along with Carol King.
That's just what I was going to say!!!!! I'll add Carly Simon to that list.
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The bass part on this song is often overlooked, but it's quite cool.
His son, A.J. Croce, sings many of his songs with his same sound. Can you imagine being HIM singing THAT song?
Wow, just read A.J.'s bio and he's suffered a lot of tragedy in his life.
A.J. has a very good voice, but doesn't have that special something sound his father did.
ua-cam.com/video/3_uAyTm60Po/v-deo.html A.J. Croce singing his dad's song.
Fantastic. This is probably my favorite song of his.
You should also react to Photographs and Memories, Lover’s Cross, I Have To Say I Love You In A Song.
At the moment you see Django's name on his saddle ( a name was something slaves really weren't ever granted) the barn door opens and the song Just rips. Tarantino knows exactly what he's doing
I'm glad someone is finally recognizing Jim Croce
This is by far my favorite song of his. Makes me cry everytime
One of the best folk songs I've EVER heard! Jim Croce was one of the best songwriters - and acoustic guitarists I've EVER heard! Ane awesome musician!
His son sounds just like him 😊
My absolute favorite song by Jim Croce! Beautiful melody and lyrics, his vocals are so heartfelt and pure.
This is one of the few songs Jim sang, if not the only one, that he did not write. Originally he did not want to do it but thankfully he was talked into it. It's my favorite recording of his. 😎
Old Man River cover is powerful.
Cat Stevens and Gordon Lightfoot are 2 other story telling artist`s that will impress you thoroughly.
And Harry Chapin
And James Taylor
And Dan Fogelberg
He does not get as much credit. But Al Stewart is a GREAT story teller.
Marty Robbins also
This is one of my favorite songs and it has been since I was a baby, so much so that I have perfectly remembered the lyrics timing and everything
This was one of the few songs that he did not write, but it is one of my favorites.
“ if you’re going my way, I’ll go with you “!!!!, I LOVE IT
I love this and almost every tune he ever recorded!
Beautiful song. Became a hit after he left our World... 😭
For me, I got that reaction from my late mother. Being her first child to purchase property. The satisfaction in her eyes patted my on the back and her half grin of approval was enough to let me know how proud she was of me.
She was basically a single parent to 5 kids. Struggled profusely along the way. A life long renter. I think I made her feel good which made me feel good.
Thank You!!! This has always been one of my top three Jim Croce songs. Nearly brings me to tears every time.
Croce was a poet who wrote about his life experiences, people he encountered and dreams he fostered. Left the planet too soon and worth knowing through his music.
Hey Harri .. You simply must listen to Jim Croce's "Lover's Cross" soon .. It's such a poignant and relatable break-up song .. The melody and the lyrics are both just wonderful .. You will really enjoy it .. I promise ! .. Wayne
Yes, yes, yes! Many of Jim's songs didn't get much airplay here in the UK, even though 'Time in a Bottle' and 'I'll have to say I love you in a song' were minor hits. I heard 'Lovers Cross' on the John Peel radio show late one night, listening under the bedclothes when I should have been asleep! I was too young to have the money to be buying LPs, and probably too young to really understand the lyrics, but the beauty of it knocked me out, and I never forgot it, even though I didn't hear it again for decades ... You'll love it Harri! Please listen, you'll be so glad you did!
@@sonia4641 Love your story, Sonia .. I remember doing very similar things to you and having the same lasting memories of songs like this that really made an impact on the younger me .. Unfortunately, being in Australia, I wasn't lucky enough to listen to the John Peel show .. The man was apparently legendary and gave many artists the break they needed to become successdul .. Thanks again for your great comment .. and hopefully Harri will grant our request ! .. Wayne
@@sonia4641 Beautiful story.
Indeed!!!!
I Got A Name is one of the best road trip songs in history. Can sing it over and over again. Never gets old.
Hands down one of the greatest songwriter/storytellers of our time, taken from us far too soon. Thank you for your analysis of this beautiful song.
Ah the story tellers! You just sit back and the pictures they paint slide across your mind. Croce. John Denver, Paul Simon, Billy Joel. So many more. A unique gift.
Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, Harry Chapin, Merle Haggard, John Prine, early Elton John, early Rod Stewart, Donovan's "Catch the Wind", others I can't remember just now. The singer/songwriters/storytellers, always the music I love best.
It was played in the movie Django a bit after Django agreed to become partners with the Dr. when they were beginning their "work". Love your reaction. Keep on keeping on ✌️😎🎶🤘💯💯
One of my favs of his...RIP Jim. gone way to soon...Thanks Harri.
This song was the sound track for ‘Invincible’ also.
Anyone Who Has Ever Lost A Friend Or Loved One,, "Photographs & Memories" Will Definitely Get To You,, If It Doesn't,, You Have No Soul.
True!
Another great American singer/songwriter to explore (if you haven't already) is Jackson Browne. He has a very deep well of material to immerse yourself in.
Really enjoying these reactions to Jim Croce. It's been a very long time since I last heard any of his music. Hope you soon react to his song "Workin' at the Car Wash Blues." It's another really good, fun song of his.
I think the line you were looking for was "But I'm living the dream that he kept hid."
This is a soundtrack to The Last American Hero-Jeff Bridges. 1973?
Like they say Only the Good Die Young
You should play the title song of that album. Photographs and Memories.
This has always been my favorite Jim Croce song. Thank you for the memories.
Maury really shines in this one!
"Lover's Cross" & "I'll Have to say I Love You in a Song."
Jim Croce was a musical poet.Brilliant story teller.Great vocalist and musician.
My favorite! I want it played at my funeral. This song was actually recorded for a movie, I think it was The Last American Hero.
For someone who died so incredibly young, there is an incredible depth and variety to plumb. His songs were so varied, his tone swung so much from absolutely silly fun to social commentary to worlds in-between, and then again to love, and then back again to spiritual things at large ... there was so much really there but also so much left to give ...
When I was little my parent's listened to Croce and I liked the upbeat tunes like Leroy Brown. But now that I'm old I think this might be his best song. Some songs you have to have some life experience to appreciate.
Dude! I have loved this song for decades but I have NEVER thought of it like that. THANK YOU for helping me see another perspective of this timeless classic!!!
This is one of my all time favorite songs from any genre
It’s true in this life all we own is our name 😊🦋🎶
This song was played at the beginning of The Last Great American Hero with Jeff Bridges.
There is a documentary about Jim Croce here on UA-cam. I highly recommend watching it. He absolutely lived what he wrote and he shared himself and his home and family with everybody musically!! It's a fantastic story and a shame he had to die so young!
I would suggest "New York's Not My Home" off the Photographs and Memories album
Another great one from a great one...Jim Croce's music will go on & on...
This song is in the movie Django , with Jamie Foxx riding tall, proud and strong on the saddle after dressing in brand new clothes. It made a big impact on me to see a black man portrayed in such a way.
Hello Harri. Thanks for reacting to another fav song of mine.
My favorite Croce song!
You nailed it brother! Couldn't have called this one any better
Anything by Jim Croce is worth a listen
Thank God people can listen to this
That was a beautiful scene in Django when they played I Got A Name.
Once again, since I was 11 years old, each time I hear one of his songs again, I say.. that one, that's my favorite... then I hear another, and another and those are my favorites, till I hear the next. Thanks for appreciating so much of the soundtrack of my life!!
This was the theme song for the movie "The Last American Hero" in 1973. The movie was about NASCAR driver Junior Jackson. Jeff Bridges played Jackson. I had no idea it was used in another movie 39 years later.
I have this original Album from the day. No bad songs there!
You cannot go wrong with any Jim Croce song!
One of my all time favourite songs. Absolute masterpiece.
Love this! When I was a child and i would hear this song I would think it was about my home state of Maine. Hahahahaha! I know better now but still love it.
How interesting. When I was a child I thought it was about California -- moving down the highway, rolling down the highway -- multi-lane freeways were still fairly new here back in the early 70's. I guess that comes from hearing this on the AM pop radio stations my folks used to listen to on trips to see relatives and such back then.
I recently lost my grandpa, my last grandparent… this song and a handful other remind me of all of them. I’m still young but it’s hard for me to think I have to lift the rest of my life with just a memory.
JIM CROCE "I'LL HAVE TO SAY I LOVE YOU IN A SONG",, "PHOTOGRAPHS & MEMORIES",, "WORKIN' AT THE CAR WASH BLUES" & "NEW YORK'S NOT MY HOME"
Jim Croce was a poet in the best sense of the word. Yeah, check out Gordon Lightfoot, BREAD, The Carpenters, Joni Mitchell…Judy Collins…TBC.
Another beautiful song, another beautiful reaction!! As you know well, Harri, I am contractually obliged to continue to pound Blood Sweat and Tears over your head with every comment I give until you finally, finally, finally, finally get around to reacting to one of them!! You know you want to!!! How about "Lucretia MacEvil"? "Spinning Wheel"? "You've Made Me So Very Happy"? Keep up the great work, Harri!!!
Key Mack, xD, your poor mother, bet you were one of those kids that were relentless! "mom, mom, mom, mom, mom!" "WHAT do you want?!" "I tooted" xD. Squeaky wheel gets the oil. Tbh, I wouldn't mind a little BS &T, Spinning Wheel & So Very Happy, myself. Tenacity is a virtue in my book! Blessings.
Have to agree Jim Croce was phenomenal. Blood, Sweat, and Tears are awesome. Anything by them would be great
And When I Die by BS&T.
You are right. I cry everytime he sings a meaningful song, because his lyrics are so dead on..
One of my favorites ❤ love your reaction. Thx for sharing ♥
Jim Croce was a marvelous singer/songwriter. My fellow and I sang them all.
🙂Great reaction dialogue Harri. Thank you very much
I grew up with these songs and love watching you experience them for the first time.
Stellar.
One of my favorites!!
Thanks, Harri! ✌🎶
Photographs and Memories - Jim Croce.❤️❤️
As I continue to revisit and enjoy and share some of my father's favorite artists and songs.this one comes to mind. Just lost him 3 days ago. He lost his father when in highschool.seemed like appropriate.love your comments and observations as always.thanks keep digging
Maybe my number 2 favorite!
Maury muehleisen who died in the same crash played the amazing guitar with Jim. He did a song " A Song I heard" Well worth a listen for wonderful guitar work and vocals
Jim had so many great songs, one I always liked best was "New York's not my home" about how he was ripped off in music Biz and found NY to be very unfriendly.
Jim Croce Rocks!! I really love his music
This song makes me emotional too. The day CBS Records released this song, Jim Croce died in a plane crash. :(
The bass player is putting in the work.
Great tune. Also listen to Jim Croce Roller Derby Queen. Fun song
Very proud of my fellow Pennsylvanian. ( Philadelphia)
Hi, Harri. Croce is so great. Operator is my fave.
Amazing song!!!
So much great music in so too much short of a time
Thank you for capturing the beauty and meaning of this song in words. He wrote and sang so many amazing songs but this one has the most emotional impact. Just hits me in my core as I'm living my life not just for me but for my father and brother and fine men who came before me. I have a lot to live up to. I go there proud.
Great song
Loved your interpretation.