This Song Made us Tear Up - Jim Croce | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!
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"You can keep the dime". For the younger folks, you used to have to pay for a phone call with change. A standard phone call was 10 cents.
until the inflationery 70s came-then it went to a quarter.
You got your dime back if you just talked with the operator, hence giving it to her as a thank you - I doubt an operator had the mechanism to actually get the money, but it's a great line.
I was wondering if they would understand that line(and others) in this song. But they did.
One of the best things about the 70’s - the Singer / Songwriter. Croce, Harry Chapin, Carole King, Carly Simon, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Cat Steven’s etc…..
The feelings always come out of their songs when they perform 🎵🎶
Hands down Cat Stevens
And speaking of Cat Stevens, it's about time A&A hit him. Put up another artist poll like they did for Croce.
No doubt. Check out Laurel Canyon. I believe it’s on Amazon,. Such a creative time.
A&A should do everyone of these artist listed, all of them are stellar. (Except Carly, her mouth is really huge and it scares me....jk)
Agreed... greatest singer/songwriter time ever. Carole King "It's Too Late" James Taylor "Fire and Rain" or Cat Stevens "Peace Train". If you want to hear a fun Croce song, "Bad Bad Leroy Brown" would suffice, but "Time in a Bottle" has a similar feel to Operator.
Thank you. In September of 1973, I was a freshman in college and my roommate was/is an exceptional guitar player. After classes he rushed into our dorm room and grabbed his Yamaha acoustic guitar and played and sang two or three Jim Croce songs. When he was done he told me that Jim Croce had died. That was a very sad time but sublime as well because my roommate helped me through the tragedy. Music is powerful. I'm crying as I am typing this.
Remember that losing your lover and your best friend at the same time isn't a betrayal that you don't go over so easily, it's just don't. He want to speak about his misery to someone.
"Time in a Bottle" and "I've got a name" for more stories, and "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" for something upbeat ..
And for something fun "You Don't Mess Around With Jim"
These four are exactly what I was going to suggest.
@@centuryrox You don’t spit into the wind, you don’t tug on Superman’s cape, you don’t pull the mask off the ole Lone Ranger, and you don’t mess around with Jim.
@@centuryrox actually, "and you don't mess around with Jim" are just part of the lyrics from "Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown".
Rapid Roy the Stock Car Boy, great upbeat Croce song.
If this made you tear up, then Sylvia's Mother by Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show will make you cry...!
Tears in Heaven by Clapton was as real as it gets
I would love some dr hook up on the channel
@@drew.168 yes some Dr Hook!!
Do the version where they're recording live at Shel Silverstein's house.
@@steveschellenberg7485 yes please!! I love Shel Silverstein I've never heard it
My husband and I grew up in the 70s and 80s. We absolutely love Jim Croce. We had his song "Time in a Bottle" as our wedding song.
Beautiful song!
"Time in a Bottle" must be next; a love song that he wrote for his baby boy. Sadly, I think he was only 2 when Jim died, but at least he had that beautiful song from his daddy. After that, something upbeat, of which the best one is (IMO) "You Don't Mess Around With Jim."
Jim and the Leroy Brown song.
Agreed & I looked up his son & his son is a musician now. So sad he died so young. I remember when he died.
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Yesss!
His two best songs in my opinion.
"Time In A Bottle" is the tune I keep going back to after all these years...it's cathartic.⏳
Time in a bottle is his most haunting tune imo.
Haunting! Perhaps prophetically written
How many brides walked down the aisle to this poignant song? My college BF did!
I still can't hear that one without getting emotional. In 1980, at the farewell assembly for the seniors at my high school, a beautiful young senior sat in her wheelchair as she knew she was dying from cancer and sang that song for all of us. Absolutely none of us could keep it together by the time she finished.
@@lindab1945 I did too
If you want to talk classic singer/songwriters, Croce is definitely S-tier. 'Time in a Bottle,' and 'I've Got a Name' are amazing as well.
If he didn't go so young he'd have been on the same tier as Paul Simon.
I love 'I've Got a Name.' I was so excited to hear it playing during Guardians of the Galaxy 2.
I had heard songs by him before, but once I heard "I've Got a Name" that's when I fell in love with Croce
@@ralphdyer4471 I believe that same thing, Ralph...Special talent.
Spot on @Adrienne Pender...
"I can't imagine a better way for that song to be written". It's this quote that makes me respect you guys and has me keep coming back. That is so prophetic and mature to respect a song for what it is, regardless of style.
The guitarist with him is Maury Muehleisen. He died in the same crash and did " A song I heard" Amazing song, amazing guitar work, amazing voice.
Lived down the block from us in Trenton
“She’s living in LA, with my best old ex-friend Ray…”
Absolutely brilliant line. Tells you the whole story in 10 words.
"Who she said she knew and sometimes hated"... Damn, you feel that.
@@jasonremy1627 But it makes you wonder why she would leave him, to be with a guy she sort of hated?
@@kentclark6420 My take is she always told him that to keep him at ease, while secretly having a crush on Ray
Bingo! First time I ever heard the song, it was like "that's all I need to know!" Jim was a fine songsmith!
tells a LOT of guys stories its got to be true for him too, right? what a line
The grin on Andy's face when the song ended is why people watch this channel. Then, the look on Alex's face when he is talking about not being able to read the number cause something's in my eyes.... Priceless.
And we were all waiting for it, because we knew what was coming, that’s the beauty of this channel.
It's such a shame he died in that plane crash. He and his wife were just about broke, and Jim was going to give up on the music business. His hits started to flood the radio waves just as his plane went down. Such a warm, talented man. He died in 1973 at only 30 years old. He was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame in 1990.
He has been gone 45 years and still amazes new and old listeners. Used to go see him live. He pulled at your heart and made you laugh. He was a delightful human. I cried like a baby when he died.
You saw him live? How many times?
I wish I had been able to see him live. He was a great story teller.
This song has not lost it's musical, poetic quality for over decades. It's so easy to get caught up in the story; still touches me. Thanks for playing it.
Worth noting that Croce also had a banger: Bad Bad Leroy Brown is a heckuva lot of fun.
@@David-iv6je Also "You Don't Mess Around With Jim," and a non-hit-but-so-fun song called "Roller Derby Queen." Always loved "Working At The Car Wash Blues" and "Rapid Roy (The Stock Car Boy)," too. That said, the biggest hits were mellowish, and there are many more of them to hear, "Time In a Bottle" and "I Got a Name" being the hugely popular ones.
Teaser:
He got a 32 gun in his pocket full a fun
He got a razor in his shoe
And he's bad, bad Leroy Brown
The song has great descriptive lyrics helping listeners mold this character into life in their minds.
Note: 'He has a 32 gun (...) full of fun' as to say full of bullets always within reach of a man who enjoys killing. Very smart choices preferring unsophisticated language in all of his story telling. That's an art.
Back in the day, telephone operators saved many lives, just by being someone to talk to, for a minute.
@@marcribe6483"...got a 32 gun in his pocket for fun..."
My kids couldn't understand songs like this, because: A)Why does he have to have the assistance of a third party (the operator) just to place a phone call? And, B)Why is he paying someone cash money, in coins, for a phone call? Telephone songs are a lost art...
right !! When Croce' sang the words - "keep the dime if you want" - i thought - my g-kids wont know what the heck that is all about - "g-pa what the heck is a phone booth ?"
lol. Twenty years ago, when we'd hear this song, the usual reaction was "Remember when it was a dime?" (it jumped to a quarter sometime in the 80's). Now, it's like, "Remember pay phones?"
My favorite. Everybody else says Time in a Bottle, but not for me. It's this one. When he says, "There's something in my eyes," I just tear up. Even all these years later. Because we've all been there.
Jim's wife has a story about this song on Songfacts that really made this song hit home. It has to do with his joining the National Guard hoping that would keep him from being sent overseas..........Here is part of it: "...he was standing there in the rain at a payphone. And he was listening to these stories of all these guys, the 'Dear John' stories, that were standing in line waiting their turn in the rain with these green rain jackets over their heads - I can just picture it, all of them in line waiting for their 3-minute phone call. Most of them were getting on the phone and they were okay, but some of them were getting these 'Dear John' letters, or phone calls. I think that was the most important aspect of the song, because it was just so desperate. You know, 'I only have a dime' and 'You can keep the dime' because money was very scarce and very precious, and I think if you look at the words to the song there are so many aspects of our generation that are in it.
'Operator, could you help me place this call?' I'm picturing Jim out in the rain and this long line of guys where they're really trying to reach somebody. It was hard to get through, so you always had the operator do it for you."
I'm so glad you reacted to Jim Croce & I have no doubt you will be listening to more of them. His death was tragic, but also the death of his partner in music, guitarist Maury Muehleisen, who added so much to the songs and who also died way too young.
He wasn't all ballads and love songs. "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" and "Workin' at the Car Wash Blues" are real thumpers. "I Got a Name" is my absolute favorite Jim Croce song, and it's more than well worth listening to. Edited to add "One Less Set of Footsteps" is one of the world's best "forget this, I'm out of here" tunes you'll ever listen to.
"One Less Set of Footsteps"..... brilliant.
Agreed on all counts.
Absolutely "I've Got a Name"
I Got a Name is my favorite too.
My thoughts exactly. For some reason I never much cared for Bad Bad Leroy Brown, which seemed to be an imperfe t clo e of "...Jim"
I have to point out the excellent accompaniment by Maury Mulheisen, Jim's right-hand man, lead acoustic guitar, and harmonies. Both died together too. Better believe we were all crying the day we heard this. Great job on the reaction! Peace! ✌
The news was devastating...
That was the second day the music died. Miss him immensely.
Thanks for giving Maury some credit where it’s due. I only learned recently that Jim started as his backup man, until they switched roles.
He was only 24. And let's spell his name right - "Muehleisen"
Two guys playing guitars ... . Can you believe it? Superb. Timeless. Croce.
If you create a poll that contains "Time In A Bottle", it will most likely win. With that said, my personal favorite Jim Croce song is "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song".
finally someone mentions I'll have to say i love you in a song, got to say i think this is my favorite too
That’s my favorite
Agree 100%
nah...
My favorite Croce is 'Kings Song'. About an overworked king that his queen left him for not being there. That song probably hits the hardest for me. It's a pity that it isn't on the big streaming services. You can find it on youtube though.
You young guys missed out on the 70’s, the best decade of music this country will ever know!
"Time In A Bottle" and "I've Got A Name" are two great "serious" songs from Jim.
"Roller Derby Queen" is a really fun one of his.
I love Roller Derby Queen! It us so very much fun. His album cuts are hidden gems.
Roller Derby Queen, built like a refrigerator with a head!! That line just gets me every time!
"New Yorks not my home" was always my favorite.
Totally agree
Another fun one is "Rapid Roy (That Stock Car Boy)". Croce had so many musical gems.
All of Croce's songs are sadder given the fact that he died in a plane crash at 30 just when he was achieving peak popularity, leaving behind his beloved wife and a newborn. Yes we do have his wonderful songs as a legacy, this, Time In A Bottle, I Got A Name, I Have To Say I Love You In A Song, etc, but God only knows what he could have done if he had lived.
Yes, “I Have to Say I Love You in a Song” is great! I’d forgotten about that one, haven’t heard it in years.
I'd put " I'll have to say I love you" up as one of the greatest love songs of all time, and Jim performed it with such great feeling.
The brilliance of this song cannot be overstated. It's masterclass starting with Maury's sublime guitar, Jim's voice, the poignant and beautiful lyrics, the melody and complex composition, and the virtuoso performance by two phenomenal artists.
Dude, I totally get the chills when he hit's the line, "I've overcome the blow, learned to take it well, only wish my words could convince myself." WHOOOOWEEEEE. So GOOD!!!
You guys are so fun to listen to. I was a little worried because sometimes people who love Rush or The Who wouldn’t like someone like Croce. But you lived up to high expectations, again, by appreciating good music regardless of the genre. Nice work A&A!
Growing up in the early 70's I always listened to the harder rock band's of the time but I would also listen to the singer song writer's of that time, as most of my friends did as well. Just so much good music back then !!!
@@cesarnarro6013 It was a great time for music, as there were no real ‘specialty’ AM radio stations; they all played everything. In any given time frame, you could hear the singer/songwriters, Motown, country, soft and hard rock, the beginnings of prog, etc. I’m thankful for the exposure.
@@sgtBelson Yes! I loved that! I try to explain this to younger people and they can’t appreciate it. I’m thankful for the exposure to all that music too.
@@sandrad9695 and they always want to put every single song into a category. We just called it good music.
@@sgtBelson Agree! I also love having an excuse to go back and listen to these great songs with good headphones!
If this song brings a tear to your eye, wait until you hear "Everything I Own" by Bread -- you'll be bawling
One of the best ever. Who knows where he would have gone musically, had tragedy not poetically made him immortal?
Jim Croce is legendary in my book. I can only begin to imagine the amount of legendary songs he would have given to this world had his life been not cut short in such a tragic way. Hope he makes the RRHOF soon.
It's criminal that he isn't in the hall.
Huge loss when he died, he was already a legend locally here in Philly. This song was written about his time in the National Guard. He saw guys who were lined up at the pay phones, who had just received Dear John letters, trying to call their girls. Check out Time in a Bottle next by Croce. ✌️♥️🎶
Hey Diane, Philly boy here too yo! I can still remember as a kid driving to the Jersey shore or the Poconos sitting in the back seat of my parents 1976 Buick LeSabre with the great stereo and speakers, cassette player AND eight-track it had with my older brother (no seat belts just pillows and blankets!) listening to Jim Croce and all the great music of this era yelling at my Dad to "turn it up please" and singing along to all these great songs.
@@mikek5958 I forget what type of car my Dad drove in the 70’s but definitely remember the rides down the shore with the radio playing. I remember trips with all of us, a dog, the grandparents all crammed in the car with no seat belts lol.
@@dianedavies8291 Haha Holy cow dog AND grandparents! I'd just be yelling the whole time "ARE WE THERE YET!?"
Time in a bottle is one of the saddest songs imo his best. It's about not being able to spend time with loved ones. Croce then sadly died in a plane crash leaving his wife and young son behind.
I read recently that he wrote it for his little boy. Tragic loss. Beautiful song.
This song is my favorite of his...kills me everytime.
Jim Croce, no pitch correction, the emotional content comes through so clearly. When he died, a little piece of America's heart died when we heard the news.
If Operator is an archetypal breakup song, "Time in a Bottle" is an archetypal love song, and "I've Got a Name" is an archetypal anthem in the folk/rock genre.
Great comment!
"Time in a Bottle" will pretty much level you, because it's both a love and a love-lost song.
...and "Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown" is just a good time when you're listening to it...as is "You Don't Mess Around with Jim".
Time in a Bottle was also somewhat prophetic since he died very shortly after.
The often forgotten half of the Jim Croce's music is his accompanying guitarist, and collaborator, Maury Meuhleisen who delivers the amazing guitar work. It is sad that both of them were killed together in the same plane crash. One of the musical tragedies of the 1970's.
Maury’s playing is astounding. Especially on this song. Such a huge loss.
What a legend he was. I'm glad younger people are learning about this wonderful musician.
Jane here. I was a great fan of his in high school, way back in the 70s. I was devastated when I heard he died, and had a hard time getting through that day at school.
Jim was the real deal. Another guy who fits that category is Harry Chapin. "Taxi" is a masterpiece of lyric storytelling. I'm dying to see A & A's reaction to that. I'm proud you guys aren't too cool to get choked up. A couple of menches.
Yasssssss…’Taxi’ was a masterpiece by another guy who left us way, way too soon…
Taxi would be a great review!
Two artist's that make me tear up with sadness when I hear them, Jim Croce and Karen Carpenter.
Add Keith Whitley
Same here. I'm going really lose it when Gordon Lightfoot leaves this earth.
This is my personal Jim Croce favorite.
He was definitely the best story Teller.....
"Time in a bottle" is a must. Powerful lyrics.
My pick too! I think the lyric "there never seems to be enough time to do the things you want to do.." is so prophetic, since his life ended so young.
Jim Croce has many S tier (IMO) songs. “Time in a Bottle” “I Got a Name” “I’ll Have to Say I Love You In a Song”
Exactly! This is definitely not his only S-tier song. His entire body was work was breathtakingly good.
Definitely "I'll Have to Say 'I Love You' in a Song"
Croce got the idea for this song while he was on the army waiting his turn to make a call and listening to the “DEAR JOHN” phone calls his fellow soldiers were getting from home.
Jim Croce’s Greatest Hits was one of the first albums I ever bought. It came out the year after he died. I was about 12 years old and knew every one of those songs by heart. What an amazing writer. Incredibly, the 14 songs on that album were all written within a span of two or three years. One of music’s most tragic losses. To get an idea of his range, next you should try one of his character songs, like “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown,” “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim,” or (my personal favorite) “Workin’ at the Car Wash Blues.” Or really, just pick any Jim Croce song at random. They’re all so damn good.
Rapid Roy is another character song that just paints a totally complete image in your mind
Photographs And Memories is one of my favorite albums of all time. Each and every song on that album is absolutely amazing in it's own way, IMO.
Me too,Columbia record club 8 track.
His evocation of characters is so good, he's the Charles Dickens of rock music.
Cat Stevens! Such a GREAT catalog of songs! Wild WORLD, Morning Has Broken, Peace Train and , my favorite, Sitting!
Yes, a great catalog to be sure, but for my money, as a long time huge fan, I'd suggest some of his songs that are not necessarily on the front of everyone's brains/lots of other first time reactions to. Sitting is a good example, and Where Do The Children Play, Can't Keep It In, On The Road To Find Out.
Longer Boats
The whole Tea for the Tillerman album is great!
Others have already said it, but I will, too: This song sounds as hauntingly beautiful today as it did the first time I heard it 49 yrs. ago. Yes to "S"!
For me too and just about that length of time.
Yes
There is no possible way to tell the story more succinctly than Jim did. This song takes the idea that "less is more" to heart and makes you feel huge emotions from a very small song.
He has the ability to tell so much story in such a short line of dialogue that the ending of "You can keep the dime" being only half a line actually conveys extra feeling because he's NOT saying more. You KNOW that he could have filled that if he wanted to, so it's clear that he is making a point with that intentional emptiness.
How many artists have you ever heard of before that can make an impact by NOT saying something?
Croce's one of the best American songwriters ever - he was Guthrie-tier before dying way too young. "Don't Mess Around with Jim" is one of his great "this is a light-hearted, fun song that's actually saying a lot if you listen." "I got a Name" is like, America in 3 minutes, and as southern boys you really ought to check out "New York's Not my Home"
This album was the first album I ever bought as a teenager. I was 13. I played it until the vinyl turned white.
Next:
"Time in a Bottle" - a soft, slow, heartbreakingly moving song
Jim Croce was one of the greatest lyricists ever.
Jim wrote Operator in 1966 while serving with the National Guard and waiting in line to use the payphones there. He would hear the one sided conversations of breakups and attempts at reconciliation, all heart breaking, which inspired him to write the song.
"Time in a Bottle" is a great song by Croce, but he has several more. My personal favorite is "Lover's Cross". It's one of the best breakup songs ever, and show's off Croce's musical genius. Oh, and the amazing thing about Jim is when you check out him singing live...you'd swear he was at the studio!
Spot on, John ! .. "Time In A Bottle" is a great song, and is usually the one most people regard as his best ( along with this one ) .. But like you, "Lovers Cross" is my favourite .. Such a memorable break up song, with brilliant lyrics and melody .. I think Andy and Alex would love it too .. Wayne
Lover’s Cross is one of my favourites too but so often overlooked
Croce wrote this song about a soldier in a phone booth. He was waiting to use the phone and overheard the soldier getting dumped by his girlfriend, the song grew out of the hurt of losing someone.............Martin Guitars had a Jim Croce artist model, it had a real dime at the 12th fret.
Jim Croce was a staple on 70s soft rock/folk radio stations. He had light hearted gems like Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown, and You Don't Mess Around with Jim while at the same time writing timeless classics like Operator, Time in a Bottle, and Photographs and Memories. Once he hit his stride in writing he wrote hit after hit after hit. His library may be small but well worth the time spent.
Time in a Bottle was used in X-Men: Days of Future Past so you would have heard part of it there if you are a fan of the series.
Jim Croce was a local teacher. Worked for many years with his niece. It was a tragic loss for us all.
Croce's story is an interesting one because he held various jobs while he'd play nights because he wanted to marry his girlfriend, who at a certain point began singing with him at places. They married and as a marriage gift, the bride's father gave him money to make an album, hoping that the son-in-law would, once he realized he doesn't sell, focus his life to "regular" jobs and raise a family. However, to their surprise, the Croce couple sold well at their shows. So much so, they made another one (Facets [1966] and Jim & Ingrid Croce [1969]). She got pregnant of their first (and only) child and left the duo; almost at the same time Croce met his future musical partner Maury Muehleisen. Next thing you know Croce's next single "You Don't Mess Around With Jim" is a local, than national success. He's appearing on TV everywhere, he played on the Sony & Cher Show, which was perceived a hip show for its time. And then for the next two years it was one hit after the other. "Time In A Bottle", "Photographs And Memories", "Bad Bad Leroy Brown", "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song". And in the middle of all this success, just like that his plane crashed and he's dead. And about two and a half months later comes out the title track of his new album he had just begun touring for "I Got A Name". A few months after that the compilation album "Photographs & Memories: His Greatest Hits" that would bring all these great songs back to daily/weekly radio play for the following three or four years; "Time In A Bottle" and "Photographs And Memories" the two most played amongst them. Wow! I've just relived the whole experience writing about it. Croce is a gem that shouldn't be forgotten. You two will probably get why he's so fondly remembered the more songs of his you hear.
Excellent run down, thank you. I lived in Louisiana not far from where his plane crashed in Natchitoches after a concert at Northwestern State university. For years afterwards locals would brag about picking through the wreckage and finding some souvenir. “Hey man my cousin has the curtains from Jim Croce’s plane.” Such a tragedy.
I was gonna do a full run down like you did, thank you by the way. But the more I typed the sadder I got because I was a huge Croce fan, of him and the story of his wife not just the music. Him and Maury had such great harmonies, I actually got married to a friend singing and playing Tme in a Bottle on guitar. What a great talent and human being taken way too f-n young. I agree "You Don't mess Around With Jim" should be next, polar opposite of "Operator" but that's the point :)
This is beautifully written. 💕
Yes, to what others have said, thank you for this beautiful summary. ♥
Here is an excellent video of Jim and Maury performing this song. Two guys, two guitars: ua-cam.com/video/bS_Fj47-Dp4/v-deo.html
I'm at an age and stage of life where every song makes me cry. 😢😂😢
But that's the true meaning of music, isn't it? There's a song for every emotion, event, life-changing moment, etc. And it's different songs for all of us but we all understand when someone says something like "this song saved me life."
For me “The Day The Music Died” was the day Jim Croce died. “Workin’ At The Carwash Blues” and “Roller Derby Queen” are extremely well written songs by Croce.
So so glad you gents jumped into Jim C. A true American icon that we lost all too quickly. Grew up on his Photographs and Memories LP that got worn out. Get ready for a tasteful musical ride from a super singer/song writer. For a totally different spin, try Don’t Mess Around With Jim. As always , keep on rockin!
You two break down songs, no matter how simplistic, better than anyone else reacting to songs out there today. Terrific.
I remember being totally frustrated trying to learn the guitar part on his songs……
Then I caught him on The Midnight Special and realized he had another guitarist accompanying him!🤣
Maury Muehliesen played amazing acoustic lead to Croce’s rhythm.
It’s so tragic they both died in the same plane crash!
Maury was only 24 to Jim’s 30.
I found out then that Maury and I share the same birthday.
He was So good! I love watching the handful of live songs we have from them.
“Time in a Bottle”, incredibly, even more touching than “Operator”
Jim Croce was one of the absolute best singer-songwriters of the 20th century! He told stories in every song written, some tearjerkers, some tongue in cheek, some with a moral and a couple just for fun. An example of the last is "Roller Derby Queen." You should REALLY pay some more attention to Jim!
The part right after Jim Croce says "you can keep the dime" and stops singing and doesn't finish the line is genius.
Yep.. It's like he's confirming, what else is there left to say ? .. Nothing .. Genius for sure.
As I sang along with Jim Croce, I was reminded of singing this song along with the radio as a young woman. It feels the same in my heart now, as it did then. Man, I’m one of the lucky ones to have witnessed these great songs at the time they were released.
@Catherine, I totally get where you’re coming from. His songs got me in my feels in my youth and they do the same now. Ultimate timeless classics!❤️
Croce's " Age " and " Thursday " are lesser known but SO WORTH a listen
“I’ve Got A Name” is an amazing song of Jim’s
"Lover's Cross" is by far my favorite Jim Croce song. Hits all the feels.
Came here to put in my vote for “Lover’s Cross”. Super underrated and amazingly well written.
Wow, what a great suggestion but sadly, you beat me to it (damn, damn, damn ... I don't get to do ANYTHING 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣)
“Bad Bad Leroy Brown” was really good by him. And "Cats in the cradle" by Harry Chapin
Chapin also gone far too soon.
Jim Croce and Harry Chapin are two of those early 1970s singer-songwriter, folk type singers that can just rip your heart out!
My favorite Croce song. Next has to be Time In A Bottle.
Jim Croce could really hit you in the feels with his words...
I’m so happy you loved this song. I haven’t seen any suggestions of his song “Photographs and Memories.”
It’s gorgeous and will also bring a tear or two.
The whole album is a mindblowing musical experience.
It surprises you in every single track, not only for the amazing songwriting with superb storytelling, but also the astounding guitar parts.
I'm 19 years old today, and thank god i discovered this masterpiece early.
In a word? Holy shit. We all live it. Jim and Maury taught all old guitarists. Good video.
So many are so good, but "Time in a Bottle" is THE big one. You have some idea what to expect!
Yeah, you think Operator is sad, just wait, and bring a box of Kleenex
Time in a Bottle, for sure.
He was such a great story teller.
Such a loss.😞
Awesome watching you guys instantly turn into mesmerized bobble head dolls at Jim Croce’s brilliance. Welcome to the club.
Raise of hands of who could listen to Jim Croce
and Gordon Lightfoot for hours on end. Fabulous talents.
"I've Got a Name," "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" and "Don't Mess Around with Slim" are all excellent (and "Slim" in particular is hilarious).
It's Don't Mess Around with Jim .... Slim comes later in the song ... and you're right, hilarious!
Time in a Bottle.
Great reaction guys, thanks for delving into older ballads. Jim Croce is pronounced “Crow-chee”. Time in a bottle is just timeless. Give it a listen🎶🎶💕💕🦋
I read through a ton of comments for the pronunciation lol. I always thought that was how it's pronounced, but was unsure after Alex mentioned it.
I saw a clip on UA-cam of Jim on a TV show hosted by Helen Reddy and she pronounced his name as crow chee, so I guess that’s what it is.
I cried when he died. Love his music
One of my favorite singers when I was in junior high. Couldn't believe he died.
Got to hit "I've Got A Name" and "Roller Derby Queen" at some point. Time In A Bottle is a personal fav
My faves as well!!!
"All her friends just called her 'Spike' ". I like me some "Rapid Roy" .
I've got a name is a nice one.
Rapid Roy that stock car boy!
Recommend "I've Got A Name" next. Props to Maury Muehleisen backing vocals and co-guitar on many of Jim's songs and performances
Used by Tarantino in Django Unchained.
I was 9 years old when Jim Croce died. I’m 57 now and still grieve his passing. He was and is an American Icon!
Me too! I was 11 in 1973.
I was relieved you guys rated it S-tier because songwriting doesn’t get better than this. “Photographs and Memories” and “Time in a Bottle” are equally brilliantly-written songs by Jim.
Those two guitar parts are perfect together. Like Simon and Garfunkel’s voices.
Maury Muehleisen - he also died in the crash
Wow, that's an insightful comparison!
@@cazgerald9471 Murray was an integral part of Jim's music especially on live gigs. Too bad he never gets remembered much.
There are different directions to go with Jim Croce. "Time in a Bottle" is another achingly beautiful song just oozing with sentimentality, like "Operator". It is a must hear, and I think if people are still listening to Jim Croce 200 years from now, it is "Time in a Bottle" they will be listening to. But there is a whole other side to Croce, a fun side, and you need to hear that, too. "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" and "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" are two really fun songs. And I would also throw in "I Got a Name" as another great one -- a song written to inspire, and it does.
Oh rapid Roy that stock car boy
He too much too believe...
Croce wrote this song when he was in the Army. Every Saturday the boys would line up to use the phone to call home and he would watch them frantically try to get through to their loved ones on the phone.
Every time I listen to this song, my mental picture is a sad Jim trying to drunk-call his ex from the phone booth in the bar and finally giving up. It's so melancholy...what a talent RIP.
I was introduced to Jim Croce at 13 years old from the Columbia House CD buying program. Got his greatest hits for under $0.10
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New York’s Not My Home is probably my favorite Jim Croce song.
He’s got so many great songs, and he’s got two speeds - melancholic & silly as hell.