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- Coming up….Jim Croce was an emerging superstar whose promising career started to enter its peak when he made a decision to quit the business altogether to spend time with his wife and newborn son. But a fatal moment would tragically change it all. At that point, after years of futility, he became a hit parade, marching off 5 consecutive Top 40 singles, including I Got A Name, Don’t Mess Around with Jim, Bad Bad Leroy Brown and today's classic song: Time in A Bottle. this was a song he buried on his new album that shot to the top of the charts after it was used in an ABC movie of the week.. the 70s pop classic would prove to be a beautiful and endearing omen. The story of a timeless song and career is next on Professor of Rock.
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So it’s time for another edition of our series The New Standards. This show takes an in-depth look into songs that transcend genre, decade, and fads - songs that are monumental touchstones in our culture and society. Today’s song is a heart-wrenching hit that makes those who hear it take some stock in their lives created by a singer-songwriter who left us far too soon.
At approximately 4am on, September 21st, 1973, Ingrid Croce was awakened by a phone call from her mother-in-law. The call interrupted a portentous, fitful dream where Ingrid was having trouble making contact with her husband who was away from home on a long road tour. Ingrid’s mother-in-law began the conversation with a question….Are you awake? To which Ingrid replied, "Yes, I was just having a disturbing dream about not being able to reach Jim."
Incredibly, the dream proved to be a premonition for what Ingrid’s mother-in-law was about to tell her….. There was a plane crash… and Jim, along with 5 other passengers on board….did not survive. The bulletin about the crash was devastating to Ingrid, her mother-in-law, Flora, and the rest of the Croce family. It was also a heartbreaking tragedy for Croce’s multitude of fans that he had captivated around the world.
A few months before his untimely death, Jim Croce sent a letter to Ingrid that he had made a liberating decision….Once the Life & Times Tour ended, he was going to get off the road for good, quit the music business, and find a way to earn a living that would not take him away from his wife, and Adrian James, his infant son. For his next chapter, Jim wanted to write short stories and movie scripts and step away from the public spotlight.
The thought of missing out on those precious moments of life with his family had been festering in Jim’s heart & soul ever since Ingrid gave him the exciting news in early 1971, that after 5 years of trying, she was pregnant with their first child Ingrid recalled that when she told Jim that she was pregnant after a visit with the fertility specialist, Jim was both overjoyed & terrified…. I’m sure many watching can relate to this. I certainly can. 
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Poll: What is your pick for the most poignant song of the rock era... One that hits you hard ever time?
In the Ghetto - Elvis
I Never Cry - Alice Cooper
Cat's in the Cradle - Harry Chapin
Alone Again Naturally by Gilbert O'Sullivan.
It'll always be Mike + The Mechanics' "The Living Years"
When I first heard it I thought of my Mom, as we had a strained relationship. The morning of her funeral, that song came on the radio. It's been five and half years since she died, but I still cry every time I hear that song.
Nick Drake - Fly
Paper Kites - Sweet Sound Of You
Bay City Rollers - Inside A Broken Dream
Nico - These Days
Dennis DeYoung - Desert Moon
Michael W Smith - Friends
Heartless Bastards - Only For You
Gordon Lightfoot - If You Could Read My Mind
ELO - Can't Get It Out Of My Head
Dan Fogelberg - Same Old Lang Syne
Christopher Cross - Swept Away
Cock Robin - Remember The Promise You Made
Sarah McLachlan - When She Loved Me
Nothing More - Fade In/Fade Out
Ausha - You Run, I'll Burn
@@Lam_3-22-23 A heartfelt trifecta.
When I was a very small girl, we had a guest in our music class who was good friends with our teacher. That guest was Jim Croce. He was the kindest, nicest, most patient and sweetest man. He had brought his guitar with him and played for us kids and talked about music. It was amazing. The school I was attending was Edgar Allan Poe Elementary School in Philadelphia, PA. Jim had zero airs about him. He was just as warm and homey as his music. Oh! He was funny too!
You are SO LUCKY! I wish our school had a musical guest like that.
Wow, so cool & so sweet. Must have hurt when he died.
@@idid138 It did. I cried so hard.
Wow - what a nice memory to have !
@@carolwood9446 It really is. I will treasure that memory until the day I die.
These years were the era of the singer songwriter- Jim Croce, James Taylor, Harry Chapin, Carole King, John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, on and on. This kind of talent could not be faked with studio wizardry, it's the real deal.
Yes, all superbly talented singer-songwriters! I’ll add the incredible Joni Mitchell to your list.
@@timetraveler5246 such a great observation, both of you!
A truly magical era.
Cat Stevens, John Prine as well.
I've been fortunate enough to have seen Gordon Lightfoot twice, and John Prine just before Covid19 hit.
I'm 52 and my wife's 45. And I have a vastly wider knowledge of music.
I told her I wanted to play a song for her. We danced in the kitchen as it played. She cried when I sang this song to her. She still does.
This song is eternal.
Jim Croce is one of the people that should've lived a long life and died an old man.
Live your life the best you can. Love people the best you can. Try and leave good memories for when you're gone.
Bless you Johnny 🥲
Amen bro
This.
Yes. Amen.
Johnny definitely got that wright bro good memories take folks a long way in life👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Time in a Bottle was “Our song” between my first wife and I; her first gift to me was a 45 single of this song. Unfortunately, after almost 8 years of marriage, cancer took her into eternity, in 1995. When I hear it, even after all these years, I still think of her, knowing that we did not waste a moment of the time we had together. It was bittersweet going through this episode today, but it was good. Thank you!
❤❤
What a touching story. ❤
So sorry.
❤️🩹
Jim Croce, Gordon Lightfoot, and Cat Stevens- all incredible story tellers with their music.
Don't forget Dan Fogelberg. "Same Old Ang Syne" is a "Christmas Time" must.
At 68, I'm reminded that most of my friends that were around when this song was a hit, aren't around anymore. Sure wish we could put time in a bottle. Seems to be flyin' by.
Thank you for remembering all the other men who died with Jim.
Indeed.
My husband romanced with this song when we started dating. It’s how he won my heart. ❤️. We’ve been married 42 years and he still has it.
Very nice!
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Cannot listen without crying....At 65 years, my life is more emotional than ever, and I'm so grateful to still be alive as countless others I loved have recently died.
"Time in a Bottle" is about cherishing every moment we have, today is it..Tomorrow is not guaranteed!!
I’ve seen news about multiple of my peers across the country getting shot by guns in their own schools, and so this song hurts especially for me. The fear I might be next.
I like to sing, and my voice doesn't suck... But I choke up now on any poignant songs 😂 I mean I just can't even get through the track. Getting old is tricky
@@machwal4464 To be honest, the greatest challenge of aging for me is dealing with incredible emotions of losing family and friends..
However, after 3 intense divorces, I recently met the absolute love of my life..
She’s my Angel🌹from Heaven who truly saved me, and I’m not even religious!
@@machwal4464 I can totally understand 🌟
@@barrysmith8920 @Barry Smith I get that bro. I'm on my second marriage and I couldn't be happier. And my little sister died last month so I feel that too.. music binds us, bro. Peace bro
I was 7 years old when I heard the news of Jim's death announced on the radio. I knew who he was, because I loved 'Time In A Bottle'. To this day, hearing this song brings a feeling of sweet melancholy to my heart -- I have this song, along with 'I've Got A Name', and many others, on many playlists. When I hear 'Time In A Bottle' I feel like Jim is still with us -- the song is truly timeless ❤
I was a young girl in junior high school and a fan of Jim Croce .. I heard on the radio of his plane crash and death . It was a very sad day for this 14 yr old girl .., i cried and mourned his passing .. RIP Jim Croce .. I'm 64 now and Time in a Bottle still moves me to this day ...
I was fourteen as well, and a sophomore in high school. I was devastated by his death.
I'm 58 so I was a bit younger, but still remember that day. At night I would listen to a hidden cheap radio in my room , and the news came to me thru it later that day. I was a stunned little boy. My first real glimpse into mortality.
I was at work that played radio and the news came over the radio immediately there were a lot of tears.
I was 7 at the time and still remember being devastated. And yes, his music still brings me tears and joy.
I'm 60 years old and Jim Croce was and still is my absolute favorite singer. His voice was absolutely amazing....
My fiancé and I chose the song, Time In A Bottle, as “our” song in 1973 when it was released. Just a few months later in 1974 I sang that song to my young bride as we stood before our family and friends in our home church and exchanged wedding vows. Now, almost 49 years later that song is still “our” song and even more bittersweet as the days before is are much less than those behind us.
Congratulations to 50 years!
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 thank you. We will celebrate 49 years on June 29. We are both praying that I actually make it to June of 24. As Sir Mick Jagger sang, “it’s a drag getting old.”
This is a very pleasant surprise. I believe this is the first time you've devoted an episode to Jim Croce's music. Growing up in the 1970's, Jim Croce's was one of my many, many, favorite music artists. I've always felt that Jim Croce was to the 1970's what Buddy Holly was to the 1950's. Both had very similar parallels of triumph and tragedy. They both recorded catalogs of great music in such a short period of time and then were killed in a plane crash. I have Jim Croce's greatest hit album. I have so many favorites including "Time In A Bottle (today's featured song)", "Bad Bad Leroy Brown, "Operator", "I Got A Name", "I'll Have To say I Love You In A Song", "Working At The Car Wash Blues", and "Don't Mess Around With Jim.". While Jim was taken from us way too soon, he left a legacy of great songs. I consider him one of the greatest singer-songwriter storytellers of the rock era. Hope you cover more of his music in the future.
It's is the first time. Sad story or sure.
I couldn't agree with you more.
@Anna Trail Hi Anna. My health is fine. I have just been very busy in my life lately. I was very happy to see Jim Croce's music featured on this channel and wanted to chime in with my thoughts.
I grew up with Jim Croce and John Denver playing on the radio. I've always been huge fan of both, and have always said they were the last great folk singers.
Absolutely. A great story-teller.
AJ ends his concert with Time in a bottle, when I saw him perform it live it hit hard. Now I’m a guy who isn’t known for crying, and my 19 year old daughter couldn’t understand why THIS song got me. As she navigates through her life I’m sure she will more understand why we all wish we could save Time in a Bottle. ThanksJim, Ing, and AJ.
One of the most talented singer songwriters ever. I remember buying his Photographs & Memories record when I was a teenager, a decade after his death. I played that album over and over until I'm sure the grooves were all worn out. Not sure why, but his music really clicked with me.
I understand.
@@ProfessorofRock that's why we love you, Professor.
He had serious potential, and a career cut too short.
We played this album constantly. When we married in 1975 I walked down the aisle to Time In A Bottle. A friend sang and played it on acoustic guitar. We still play it today.
Jim Croce is kind of like a modern day Vincent van Gogh in that his immense talent wasn't really appreciated until after he was taken from us all too soon. To listen to his music, how he paints each picture with his timeless lyrics is a lot like staring at a van Gogh painting where you can see each individual brush stroke. You can feel that each word was written from his heart and all of his songs, but especially Time In A Bottle stir up emotions within me that perhaps no other artist has been able to do. Thanks for another great episode today, Professor.
He WAS the musical Van Gogh. Similar to his career being cut short by a plane crash, Van Gogh was only ever able to sell a single painting during his lifetime. ONE.
Are you kidding? His fame was skyrocketing when he died. His schedule must've been crazy at the time. The record company kept releasing his music afterwards which confused people. It was eventually pushed off the air waves by disco.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 and that one painting being bought was actually a favor by one of Willem’s painter friends…in the great Parthenon of great artists in human history, Vincent is simply on another level not for his talent, but for the emotions that he was able to put into his work.
One doesn’t look at Vincent’s painting, one feels them…
Iv seen Van Gogh’s paintings. Any kid in a 5th grade art class could paint them.
@@theoriginalsurferbob Cool…
The boy who lived next door to us, and grew up as my brothers best friend, got married to this song, shortly after the wedding he was diagnosed with bone cancer and died just a few months later. Thanks for the memories Adam, this one brought me way back. ❤
Sorry. 😢
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I'm just now seeing this, thank you, listening to Adam's channel brings back so many memories from my childhood and since David was a constant part of my life I can't help but think of him a lot these days. 🙂
The 70's are such a fantastic era of music, the height of the singer/songwriter era..... Croce is a wonderful representation of this time, along with TomT. Hall, Billy Joe Shaver, John Denver and many others..... I had no idea that was written for the new blessing to his family. Croce songs are always full of emotions, whether the joy and laughter of his story songs or the tenderness and warmth of his heartfelt love songs. Truly a creative genius taken way too soon. Oh, I just found out we are welcoming a new addition to my family! (Sorry, just can't hold it in, first time grandpa!)
@Anna Trail Thank you!! I plan on spoiling the living daylights out of my grandchild!!!
Welcome to the Grandpa club!
@@johnnyjohnson1326 Thank you!! Wasn't sure if I was ever going to make it in... sure glad to be part of it!
congrats, grandpa! :)
@@BagOfEyebrows Thank you!!! I'm estatic.
I can still slack-jawed after hearing Jim's son sing Time in a Bottle. 😮 There's so much of his father in his voice. 🥰 Just wow to all of it.
He deserves a hug for that one.
This song always gives me goosebumps, and reminds me to cherish my time wisely, since it's all too limited.
For sure. Thanks Trina!
It really makes you think about time.
It's too bad that happened to him. He would probably still be singing
I remember that day when the news reported that no one had survived the air crash. It was hard on all of us, his teenage fans.
Jim Croce was a wonderful musician, a good storyteller.
RIP, gentle man, a good man who still lives in our hearts.
Still!
A genuinely friendly guy.
I recall as well. Peace
The year was 1984 when I found a tape in the budget bin in my local Waxie Maxie’s. I recognized the name and the full album on tape was $2.99 so I took the chance and bought it. It was Jim Croce’s greatest hits and when I got home and put it on…. His songs, his SOUND! I fell in love with the music and listened to it for a solid month! Then I went hunting for all his albums on VINYL (God, I miss vinyl)! His deep track were phenomenal and I would play my GH tape in my car (later in life when I got my license) to try and turn all my friends onto this guy’s voice! All my friends would call me a pseudo Hippy and ignore my music tastes… typical. Nine of my friends have ever understood my musical tastes. That’s fine, I’m cool with that. They’re MY choices. When I found out that Jim Croce passed away when I was a LITTLE little kid, I had a brief cry cuz that was ALL the music he made? There was nothing else to feen my addiction for his songs?! But I did find other voices to try and fill the gap. Jackson Browne, CSN (never liked Neil Young’s voice). I’ve always had a thing for a voice and just a guitar…
Thanks Adam. I’m a fan who SINCERELY hopes Jim Croce’s voice won’t disappear and be forgotten.
Every song he made…priceless.
This has to be the most haunting song ever written , particularly when accompanied with the knowledge the artist who wrote it died upon it's release
It is up at the top.
I remember finding his greatest hits on vinyl in a milk crate among other records in the mid '80's when I was about 10 at a neighborhood yard sale. I knew 'Bad Bad Leroy Brown' so it came home with me with a few others for a buck or 2. I still spin it from time to time and it's better every time
So cool.
I was 13 in 1970. What an amazing time to be growing up. Jim's music was right there, front and center. So sad he died at such a young age.
Jim's music is timeless. He is still played every day on radio stations all over the world. It's terrible that Jim never got to enjoy the popularity of his amazing music.
This song was in my wedding 42 years ago. It proved to be poignant because I lost her in 2014 just a day after my birthday. This song brings joy, sadness and tears
So sorry for your loss.😢
Wow.... My wedding song in 2014 and we are 42 now.
Peace to you
So sorry.
😢
This song was also in our wedding ; 45 years ago this past Saturday .
I always loved Jim's music and always will may he rest in peace always and forever
He left an unforgettable legacy, one that his family and especially his son who at times finds it difficult to sing any of his fathers songs as they are too emotional for him. What a singer and songwriter he was. RIP Jim.
Thanks for sharing.
My heart is with the family and his wife.
Son of Croce is now 50 and plays his dad's song live. See CBS Sunday Morning report is available on RUclips.
I have good memories singing "Bad Leroy Brown " in grade school music class. "Badder than an old King Kong and meaner than a junkyard dog.
Time In A Bottle, I Have To Say I Love You, and Operater are my favorites by Jim Croce. Sadly, so many great musicians have tragically lost their lives in plane crashes. R.I.P. 🙏 .
As I get older, I begin to see how problematic the first song can be for some, but it’s still fun to sing nonetheless.
I was a teenager when this song came out. The father of a dear friend of mine had passed away suddenly and she was struggling with the loss. After his funeral, my friend told me she had to leave the gathering - she had to get away. So we sat in her dad’s car and and listened to the radio. When Time in a Bottle started playing she started crying so hard and we just hugged each other. She had tried to be strong for her mother and listening to that song gave her the release she needed. It was a poignant memory that I always think of when I hear this song.
Oh no…soooo sorry.
It's amazing how a song can come right on when you need it and stab you right in the heart while it also heals you. It can feel like a religious experience.
When I took up playing guitar I was attracted to acts like Gordon Lightfoot and Jim Croce. There's something special between that partnership with lead and rhythm acoustic guitar playing. The sweetness of the finger picking and the melodic lead fills are aesthetically pleasing. Love Jim Croce and his music.
Such an exquisite song, never fails to bring tears to my eyes.
Just beautiful.
His voice, the choice of instruments... it's magical.
It’s haunted me for days on end.
I always liked this song (despite being into hard and metal) while growing. I have had a hard time listening to it since my health took a crap not to mention seeing people dying of something similar. The lyrics really hit home, as my disease has made me look at life differently.
Hugs 🫂
You're doing something right.
The song that always gets me is "I Can't Make You Love Me." I can relate exactly to this and I can't even sing it without choking up. But Croce's songs were so beautiful. I love "Operator." So sad. And these days, a singer-songwriter like this could NEVER get a record contract. We never would have heard his music.
Jim lived near me for a while. I think till he passed. There live material from him around and his banter between songs mentions places I've visited many a time. There's a stretch of I-95 near Chester, PA that he told a story about when he was a truck driver. Always reminds me of him.
Interesting.
Born in 1970, Croce, the Moody Blues, Dobie Gray, Jackson Browne, & 70s Elton were always my dad's go to music. It took me a while to really get in to the others but I always loved Jim Croce. Lost my dad 10 years ago and I always think of him when I hear any of these artists. Thanks, Professor.
Funny, my son was so excited when he “discovered” Jim’s music. He was 10 and he was mesmerized by Jim’s songs, and when he came to tell me of this wonderful new singer, he was crushed when I told him I was already a big fan.
Funny, it never occurred to Duncan that I might know this artist, even though he found Jim’s CD with all my other CDs. Never said he was bright child. Lol
That's exactly how it was for my kids. Thanks Brent.
Duncan is bright enough! He loves Jim Croce!
I discovered Bad, Bad Leroy Brown and then Time in a Bottle while doing math homework in middle school. I was wowed.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 operator is a good song too. Probably my fav if I think about it.
@@brenturquhart7090 I love that one!
Croce one of my favorites of all time. Time isn’t just a song, it’s wisdom it’s a warning. It’s about all encompassing love for another human being. Maybe it was a portend of what was coming.
I loved this song the first time I heard it in the 70s and it still gives me goosebumps to this day. One of the most heartfelt songs ever written.
Prolific singer songwriter. His ability to tell a story through music still shines brilliantly.
Jim had so many great songs, but this one stands out for obvious reasons. I never grew tired of listening to it because it's true and ever so relevant to life.
It’s one of the best songs of the decade.
You know, even more than the awesomeness of rock & roll history and sometimes surprising revelations and obscure facts, I love this channel for the genius writing. Dammit Adam, you made me cry again. Your love, knowledge, enthusiasm, genuineness and willingness to share your personal memories is what brings your channel to the next level. I'm forever a fan.
He is very good.
I graduated H.S. in 73 and I think this was the first 8 track I bought. I finally wore it out over time. It made me think about my first love and loss. Then my first child. This song will be played at my funeral.
It’d be a fitting funeral song.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Thank you.
Jim's ability to evoke emotions from the songs he wrote was incomparable. He was able to pair the perfect melodies with his stories that somehow made you feel the message in the song so deeply.
Such a beautifully talented man .
He was a musical poet.
This September will mark 50 years since Jim's passing. He is one of those artist when one of
his songs come on I have to turn it up
One of my favorite songs of his. My mom loved the song as well, even played it at her funeral.
Time is the 1 thing that there you can never get more of, once its gone, its gone. Every missed opportunity is lost time you will never get back. Spend it wisely.
If time in a bottle doesn't make you feel and reflect you aren't human. Amazing story behind the legend of Jim. Gone far too soon but wow did he left us with some great songs.great episode professor and Rest in Peace Jim
Jim Croce was a brilliant song craftsman. He sung out stories and experiences that were really relatable, captured the mood and tone, and had fine melodies.
I was not a crazy fan of Mr. Croce, but I was a fan. Loved every single that was put out. I was and still sad about his passing. Now that I have learned he was ready to give up his singing career for his family, my respect for him has to. He knew what was important.
Love Jim Croce, I believe he would have continued to make hit records & got into movie's. He is one of those talented artists that died to soon, thanks Professor! T.C.B.🤟
So sad to see him gone so soon. Managed to do a lot in his legacy in such a short amount of time, of course. When music is put into media and entertainment, it really is just able to resonate with so many. Cheers for this one as always.
Thanks RC32. YOu're the best!
@@ProfessorofRock Very kind of you man!
I love when I hear that familiar song through a commercial.
I'm not crying. You're crying.
Sad.
There is never a wrong time to listen to a Jim Croce record. One of the great American storytellers and one of my all time personal favorites. RIP
Jim's 50 Anniversary collection is a pure masterpiece. I love the raw songs that he did with his wife. Lots of the songs you rarely can hear anywhere else.
I was crushed by his loss. I was/am a huge fan. He was such a talented, engaging individual. With his personality, I always thought he'd have made a great talk show or variety show host. We'll never know.
I agree. He was full of life
I could definitely see him on, say, maybe Solid Gold? 😜
yeh years ago.was dogsitting late moms doc. came on he was really funny guy and songs about all the guys he worked construction with as a carpenter back.i the day
Time in the bottle was played at my wedding. It was my choice of a song. My wife picked a John Denver song. I wanted to spend time with my then new wife forever. That was 44 years ago. Every time this song comes on the radio, I look at my wife with greater love for her than I had 44 years ago. Two years ago I went through cancer treatments. This song helped me during my treatments. I wanted more time with my wife. Thank you for bringing it back.
This song still brings tears to my eyes. My music teacher was soo cool, He gave us music from Jim Croche and John Denver. They both hold a warm spot in my heart.
I was 16 years old and remember that fateful day well, driving home from the orthodontist when I heard the news on the radio that Jim Croce had died in a plane crash. I remember exactly where I was when I heard it. Has stuck with me all these years. What a sad day and what a huge loss. RIP Jim!
50 years later, we still haven’t forgotten.
I’ve been a huge fan of Jim & Maury’s since I was 8 years old. (I’m 58 now) I don’t think I ever got over the fact that their lives were cut so short when they still had so much talent left to share!!! 💔 But, I’m still so happy that they still managed to leave behind such incredible music that to me, is timeless. ❤️
My mum introduced me to this legend in the 70s. I have remained a big fan. I thank my mum for introducing me to some of the most influential and important artists of the 60s and 70s.
I was lucky, though. Both mum and my aunty owned record shops.
The one Jim Croce fact I know is that after performing in a lot of dive bars, he stopped using a guitar strap because it would slow him down if he had to suddenly boogie. Thanks for the beautiful sounds, Jim. And thank you, Professor.
Another enormous tragedy occurred in a Beechcraft. This time it was a Be. V35 Bonanza that took Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Richie Valence. That was 3 Feb 1959. One of the blackest days in rock n' roll.
I wanna thank you Adam. For many years I've only heard the music I wanted to, mainly hard rock and metal. A few years ago a very precious friend Randi started to drift from that genre on her reaction channel, and begun to open up new horizons of sound and taste for me. Now you have taken this much deeper with your channel. Randi's channel is called better every day, and she cover a lot of topics outside of music, but the music she covers is mostly recent material, but now and the she'll look into older stuff that's new to her. Seems like a plug, but I love this lovely young mom as though I was her dad.
So thank you fer taking into missing years of music that my own snobbery stopped me from enjoying. Today's video cover one that I'd not heard of, the artist or the song. But them being in England I'm subjected to a different scene. Once more young man, thank you. Bye for now.
No, I'm not THAT Graham Nash. Wish I was, you may have asked me for an interview eh? LOL TTFN
Boy was I put in my place today! I must say, I’ve never listened to this entire song. My mind never took the lyrics any further than just some amazing poetry one would start a summer fling with L O L! Never occurred to me that this guy was expressing an aching desire to hang more with his family, especially because as POR points out, the sky was the limit when we lost him. His fulfillment would’ve been just around the corner for god sake!
We all wish we could have done more with our lives in passing time.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 heck yes! We can all definitely take something from an awesome piece of usic like this one. Good old Jim just reminding us to hug our children tight ain't it?!
Jim Croce’s music is truly timeless. I remember his music from early childhood. All his songs are amazing. When I first traveled to San Diego, I made sure to stop at Croce’s Restaurant in Gaslight Quarter. (It’s gone now as well.) It felt like a pilgrimage to connect w Jim Croce. As long as his songs are played, he will be missed.
My little sister was lost at 17 YO, in 1975. All her friends picked the music for her service and Time In A Bottle was one and we were all crying all over again. I listen to the song on special days and it actually helps me feel better. It was a fabulous song that made us all stop and think and reflect. He was such a great artist lost way too soon. D I miss you Cindy Jo.
I’ve loved this song since I first heard it at seven or eight years old. It always touches my heart.
Great to see you finally shine a spotlight on Jim Croce. As famous as he was/is I still think he's one of the most underrated artists. His writing was razor sharp and both his and Maury's musicianship was outstanding.
Such a timeless pull to his music, pushing forward, pulling you back. A much loved artist, no one can replicate or replace. ♥️
I just followed AJ Croce on Spotify. The fact he exists, and is.a singer who sounds so much like his Dad, is a gift to us all, and is just wonderful. I love what I've heard so far. I have always loved Jim Croce's music, every song is so good because of the texture of his voice. Time in a Bottle is so beautiful. Sometimes it's just so emotionally overwhelming, I can't listen to it until another time when I can truly reflect and appreciate the message it conveys.
His music always puts me in a good mood. Gets me thinking about life,and what should I do with it.
I was a teenager when this happened, I never cried like that before. I love his music. I even got my kids listening to him when they were young. ❤❤
You left us too soon 😢.
As devasting as it was to the Croce's, it was also devastating to Maury Muehleisen's family, Jim's longtime musical partner.
I was a senior in high school when Jim Croce was killed. A friend of mine, who was also a fan of Croce, called me to tell me that he had died in a plane crash. We cried together over the phone, and talked about his music.
Even now, when I hear one of his songs, the memory of that phone call returns. The only difference is that now I fully realize how young he was.
Thank you for bringing Jim Croce’s story to your channel. ❤
It’s about time! I’ve been looking for a piece from the Professor on Jim Croce for years! Wonderful!! Let me add this… I saw him 3 weeks before he died, and your heartfelt piece doesn’t mention what a personable and witty conversation he would carry on with his audience. Thank you for bringing attention to him again!
I remember that September day in 1973 , I was 13 waiting on my friends porch in Massapequa NewYork for his mom to drive use to school when she told us about the plane crash.
Me and my wife walked down the isle to the preacher singing Time In a Bottle...Such a wonderful memory! Me and my wife divorced years later, but I will NEVER forget that moment! One of my favorite songs ever!
When I listen to Jim Croce, I feel such deep joy at the same time. Such a great sadness. He highly gifted man with an extremely sensitive side that came across and his music. Thank you so much Jim for the great memories.
Thanks Adam for the beautiful tribute to an awesome singer that we lost too soon.
My late husband and I were engaged and married during this time and we were always happy when Jim's songs were played on the radio.
Like you and others, I've wondered what Jim's future would have brought to the world. What could have been remains a mystery.
On a side note, I always group 'Time In A Bottle' with Harry Chapin's 'Cat's In The Cradle' as they deal with how fleeting time is and what is important in life. And I did not know that Jim decided to spend more time with his young son and wife. Which makes it more sad that it wasn't to be.
Oh 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
He got a tattoo on his arm that say "baby"
He got another one that just say "hey"
But every Sunday afternoon he is a dirt track demon
In a '57 Chevrolet
Listening to Jim's son singing his dad's legacy for him is even more powerful. Thank you for sharing this, as well as your own personal relationship to the song, and your family's deeply personal moments. I'm watching my elderly mother asleep in her hospital bed, knowing I won't have many moments that remain, praying that I will be able to make the most of the time I have left with her.
Jim Croce's song Time in a Bottle passes the ears and goes straight to the soul. Such is the power of a beautiful song. ❤
Well, you mentioned Maury only in the death list of the crash. Maury's lead guitar (and harmony vocal) were so instrumental in Jim's sound, it's hard to imagine his music without them. Even a short, cursory discussion of Jim should require mention of Maury's important part in Jim's music.
I'm glad that you mentioned Jim's producers, Terry and Tommy, as they were also very important. Tommy played piano on "I Got a Name," as well as other instruments on other Jim recordings. There's at least one video on youtube of him playing piano on one of Jim & Maury's live performances of "I Got a Name." It sounds just like the recording. If I hadn't discovered otherwise, I would have assumed that Fox & Gimbel produced their own instrumental track and just had Jim sing on it. Maybe they just copied a demo recording, but I bet that Jim, Maury, and Tommy really made that song their own with their arrangement, and it is evidence of Tommy's contribution to Jim's sound.
I think that I saw "She Lives" when it first aired on TV, but I don't really remember it, and I was too young to notice music much. Til I saw this video, I didn't know that "Time in a Bottle" was meant only as an album track until the popular response from its part in this movie. Thanks again, Adam.
I’ve always liked Jim Croce‘s music. My favorite song of his I got a name, but Time in a bottle is hauntingly beautiful with lyrics, worthy of pondering. As sad and unfortunate as his young death was, it makes it even more tragic to hear that he wanted to get off the road, and how I wish he would’ve had that chance.
I was 4 years old when Jim Croce died and I still remember finding my mom in the kitchen that day, crying. I grew up listening to Jim - mom had his greatest hits tape in the car for years and we played it endlessly. Time in a Bottle always takes me back to that moment seeing my mom in the kitchen and I can barely listen to the song without tears myself. I lost her 3 years ago 3 days before the birth of my second daughter. I'm wiping my eyes now just typing this and thinking about her, and this song, and all the things it means. Thanks for this reminder of what of the greatest emotional moments in music.
I knew of this sad story, but you added so many details I wasn't aware of, thank you for telling people the whole story about the wonderful man Jim Croce was, can't remember crying during one of your videos, but then you go and make this one, man, I've always been crazy emotional about Jim Croce, but this took it to higher levels.
I've always loved this song, but as my daughter is about to graduate high school and go to college, it hits especially hard. Where have 18 years gone? Everything about this song is perfect: the instrumentation, the lyrics, everything. And that final chord... probably my favorite chord I've ever heard. I can't think of any other song to have used it. Such a haunting way to end a great song.
I was born in 75, and grew up listening to his greatest hits album on 8 track. I had no idea he died at all, let alone how he died, until I was an adult. His music is timeless as far as I'm concerned, such a great song.
Jim was phenomenal. In such a short amount of time he left us with so many great songs and memories.
Along with John Denver country roads and eagles take it easy and this are my first songs I remember hearing. Two thumbs up 👍👍
Great songs to go back to. Thanks Brian.
Take it Easy is one of my faves.
One of the first songs I learned to play, and still one that hits hard today. It's beautiful, but simultaneously poignant and almost heart-wrenching. Such a loss that we lost him so soon. And on a personal note, I know how hard on a person and a marriage it is to experience miscarriages. I'm glad that you guys were lucky enough to have that baby you wanted, and keep your marriage.
I remember the movie "She Lives", and Jim Croce's song, "Time In a Bottle being in the movie. I was already a fan of Jim Croce's music, and familiar with the song. Fifty years later, I'm still a fan. Thank you for bringing the background of the song to light, and honoring this great musician.
Since I was born in 1970, I grew up on Jim Croce music. This was always my favorite after it hit the airwaves. Treasuring each moment is something that we tend to forget to do, instead looking ahead to "big events" and not realizing that every single day IS a big event.
Not only only did he make great music, his stache was amazing!! I love your channel Professor!! So much great knowledge about bands and artists that I love!
Thank you kindly! I agree about the
stache!
He had a nice curly hair too. I think he was smoking a cigarette for the picture on the cassette tape, mom had. Total 70's vibe.
Hailing from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania outside of Philly, Croce has a forever fanbase around these parts. PS: Great job with this one, Prof. You really capture and communicate the essence of Croce's timeless and lasting appeal.
"Time In A Bottle" shows a maturity far greater than most of us would expect from someone who was in his 20's at the time he wrote it.
I was five years old in 1972 when I begged for my mother to buy "You Don't Mess Around With Jim" for me. It was my first album and I still have it to this day. I have now purchased CD copies of all my Jim Croce vinyl albums. A year and a half after getting my first album I was saddened to hear of the plane crash that took him from us way too soon. His music made me feel something at that young age and still does.
Aj sounds like his dad. My sister told him that when I introduced her to him.
Very cool.