Jim Croce - Operator (That’s Not the Way It Feels) [Official Music Video]
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Directed By Tristan Zammit @tristious
Creative Consultant:
Turtle Wager
Compositing:
Alex Sarzosa
Animators:
Juan Puerto Torres
Lee Thompson
Leonard Ohh
Nacho Ezquerra
Lapadat Mihnea Gabriel
Sunnky
Backgrounds:
Leonard Ohh
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This man died 20 years before I was even born and I’m so infatuated with his poetry. Godspeed Jim and Maury.
@19spearking93 This video is more like the song Sylvia's Mother by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show. It does not match the original story of the army base or a bar for inspiration.
@@johnpolitis7929 both songs have a similar story behind them, whenever I listen to one it always makes me think of the other one.
@@19spearking93 Yeah but God Knows I'm Good, Andy Warhol, and The Shadow Man by David Bowie(aka David Robert Jones) is better than this song.
I feel the same way with Stevie Ray Vaughn and his blues.
@19spearking93
Operator could you help me place this call
Gotta talk to John Mendelssohn who interviewing Mr. David Robert Jones
I need to find out how Davy plays the 12 string on Shadow Man song
And his girlfriend or wife Hermione Farthingale
Operator I need to reach Johnny now to find Farthingale
She's the Shadow Woman and He's the Shadow Man
But then the operator places the call and Johnny's not home so I cry and ask the operator to guide me to Ansley Dunbar(also from England) the truth
Johnny's at Ansley's house so please place the call there and Johnny answers and I said I need to see Farthingale or Davy
Johnny and his group pick me and I find The Shadow Man and learn about the 12 string and Farthingale at last
Operator thank you so much for connecting me it saved my life you keep the dime thank you for your time and listening and being understanding
“You can keep the dime”
It usually takes thousands of words to paint such a portrait of sadness. 5 little words and I’m crying again.
He actually dropped the dime on the till in this video,
But I am glad the video made him find happiness with a waiter while she definitely wasn't having a great time with his ex best friend Ray in LA
I heard this song for the first time last month. That line is the one that hit me. 😢
That line, and "with my best ol ex-friend Ray" are just crushing.
@@retro1937IDK about that. The song (at least to me) seems to end on a sad note but also gives the impression that he is starting to heal. This video, while visually terrific, wrapping it all up in a bow just doesn’t match the feel of the song.
Must be getting old but I still remember the 10cent pay phone & Jim rip
Thank you guys for not letting the world forget who Jim Croce was, is and will forever be
RIP to Mr. Jim Croce. Gone way too soon, but he will live on
Forever because of his music!
Never ♥
first songs i sung to as a tot
Absolutely 💯😁
Absolutely love the implied "happy ending"! ❤️❤️❤️
I always wondered what happened to the narrator after the song ended. Did he still cry over his lost love?
The video's ending was actually a new beginning!
And I'm delighted that they showcased Maury in the video!
an animated Farewell? this will make us all melancholy, we miss you.
Why a question like that
I hope your feeling less melancholy!
isn't that the way they say it goes?
Yeah. Melancholy is the right word. Ty
Im 32. Born in 1991. I stumbled on Jim Croce's music due to "I Got a Name" in movies like Invincible and Django. Ended up buying his Photographs and Memories best of CD and absolutely fell in love with his music. He was clearly taken too soon, but i truly believe Jim Croce's music will stand the test of time, and eventually become even more mainstream that it is even now.
RIP to Jim and Maury. Two legends.
I'm a little older than you and also love Mr. Croce. I remember buying his greatest hits CD for myself one Christmas. I Got a Name is one helluva song that can never get old. His son makes great music too. AJ Croce. RIP Mr Croce and Mr Muehleisen 🌹🌹
I'm 22 years old and I like this song ❤
@@jackboyd9055 You have great taste in music 🤗
@@LillyRose924 yeah I like old song since I was in Grade School
Im 19, got into jim with time in a bottle from the movie X-men: Days of future past when i was around 9 or 10, theres no age limit to good music, especially with a good message
I wasn't expecting a Maury Muehleisen tribute as well, but man, I appreciate that a lot. May these two souls find peace.
This was my first time watching this and I came here to post the same thing.
Maury and Jim May be gone but their contribution and spirit in music will never be forgotten. Love this visual reinvention of Operator. More please!!!
I’m now almost 66 yrs old, growing up, we didn’t realize how great the music was. The creativity was off the charts.
I was in jh when Jim and Maury were killed. My English teacher was a big Croce fan. 3:50 I learned to love Jim and Maury Thank you, Milo Barnaby .
We knew how good music was , we just didn't know it would to turn to the shit has been for last 40 years
As a 35 yo I love his music no going back
What gets me about "Operator" is that it's in a major key. The lyrics and phrasing just intensify the heartbreak.
Croce was able to tell a story in a straightforward way where no one was to blame. As I have grown older, I realize that bad things "just happen" even if I do everything just "right."
Jim Croce had that sense of world weariness that made him seem like he was talking just to you.
I was born in 1972. My mom raised me on John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Diamond, Simon and Garfunkel, and Jim Croce.
I was born in ‘81, and raised on the same music. And I’ve learned the same life lesson, too. Sometimes things just happen.
I was born in 1975 and was raised the same with the same musical influence. I’m so grateful I experienced such extraordinary music during my formative years 💕
You were privileged…..your mum had you listening to the very greats
You got raised right! ❤
'You can make no mistakes and still lose. That is not weakness; that is life."
- Capt. Picard
Jim Croce was the master at taking people’s lives and turning them into music. He truly had a God given talent
Well said!
Saddest song ever written. It captures hopelessness perfectly.
Yes I was kinda disappointed by the cartoon's happy ending
Jim Is Greatly Missed 💔😭 & Maury
Can't forget Maury! I heard Jim and Maury's wives are still friends to this day!
@@peteman7354 Maury Will Never Be Forgotten Like Jim
@@peteman7354 Maury was not married at the time of his death he had a girlfriend
Sorry, I do believe it was a sister or close relative who is friends with jim's wife. I remember seeing an interview but can't remember who it was. Thanks for the clarification
I was fortunate enough to see Jim and Maury in Balboa Park a few months before they left us. Needless to say it was wonderful. Such a great song.
I was born in '80 and I remember in the late '90s seeing references to people in my abnormal psych textbook of people getting operations to look like Jim and it seemed kind of odd. I pretty much just knew him for Don't mess around with Jim and Bad, Bad Leroy Brown, but as I've heard more of his music, I sort of get it.
Sitting here crying like a kid. What a beautiful tribute to Jim and the prettiest lonely song I've ever heard.
Have you heard One Less Set of Footsteps? Sad too
The girl sitting by the phone...dang, that got me. Very touching video.
Well, it seems that Ray isn't so fabulous as it seems.
I went to HS with his younger sister Mary Ann. She was quiet and she looked very much like Jim.
Rip Jim, thank you for all the beautiful music and memories ❤
I think this is one of the greatest stories ever told in the song. Something about the words just paints you such a vivid picture each time you listen to it. Jim was the man. Only three albums. Sad to think of what could have been. Thank god for those three albums. Rest in Peace Jim and Maury…
Thank you mom for listening to Jim Croce!.This has to be one of the best songs ever written!
He's immortal, even if not in the flesh. He left way too soon.❤
& Maury
I grew up with this man's music, and I can tell you, he was a musical genius. His way of doing a concert, just sitting in front of the crowd with his guitar, no fireworks, no light shows, just him. Jim, you are so very missed.
Me too, and I agree 👍✨✨✨🐦
I’m not a person who cries often, but I love this song and the heartfelt way Jim Croce sang it and it makes me tear up when I hear it. Thanks so much for posting it.
Sad that there is a whole generation that does not know what a pay phone is, an Operator and why she could keep the dime. I miss those days.
So do I
Wait I’m 02 I know. We ain’t that dumb there are a few of us left 😭
@Ritchie-Boi52 Dime refers to 10 cent coint but also I don't know how the Operator can keep the coin.
When he is talking about the dime --- you could always get an operator for free! But when she placed the call FOR you (there were RARELY ever any male operators), she would tell you to pay the dime. And as the phone of the person you were calling, was ringing . . . if you changed your mind, and didn't want to talk, you could hang up (or as Jim says, "There's no one there, I really wanted to talk to!")
Some would ask if you wanted to call someone else, but if not, YOU LOST YOUR MONEY!
He was just being kind, because most operators would just keep the money anyway! But he just wanted her to get paid because of the time she spent with him and his obvious indecision on reaching out to a past love!
You got it now! So go forth and do wondrous things with your new knowledge! ↗
#each1teach1
#yourewelcome
I worked directory assistance lol. Long distance calls were toll.
A gifted man who had so much more to give!
We all miss you Jim. Your music was beyond amazing! RIP.
Petition to have MORE ANIMATION!!!!!
I'll start, ONE!
Id sign that ✍🏻📝
Perhaps you should learn to animate, yourself?
NO
@@googleisretarded7618 bot
I pay for a few different apps on my phone
Yes, I can animate almost anything. I should probably start making RUclips videos myself. I have a very impressive vinyl collection and four different turntables.
Woofers and tweeters and all the speakers ❤
Was not expecting this. I’m gonna cry.
I’ll never forget, I walked into my literature class in my sophomore year and everyone was crying. I asked what was going on and I was told that Jim Croce had died. It was very sad, it was nice to have friends to cry with. He was a wonderful person and singer!
This was in high school…
I thank God for giving us Jim Croce.
Timeless
Omggggggg, official video of oparation music!!!
Tf are you acoustic?
🦋Jim is drawing from up there these days. Hello Jim… 🦋
First whoever put this video together did an excellent job, and the audio is really good too. Make more please!!!! Like "New York's Not My Home. One of the most misunderstood Jim Croce songs ever.
Jim Croce is one of my absolute favorite singer song writers of all times. He was just a real regular guy who wanted to provide a better life for his wife and son. In the end, after recording three albums and touring for years, he didn't have anything to show for it. In fact, he only had about the same kind of money as when he drove truck for a living. A few days before his accident, he wrote a letter to his wife. He explained that he was willing to give up his dream of being a musician. He was just going to do other things and give up on music. That letter didn't arrive back home until after his funeral. From a few things I've read about Maury Muehleisen, it sounded like he was a really nice guy. I read somewhere that he used to perform sold-out concerts in the laundry room of his dorm at college. : ) He was a very good guitarist and song writer as well. He recorded an album in 1970 titled "Gingerbreadd". It didn't quite make it to regular play on the airwaves, but it's still worth a listen. ruclips.net/video/C4UK8Ra8TYA/видео.htmlfeature=shared Maury was only 24 and Jim was only 30 years old on September 20th of 1973. Hopefully, they kept on making music that we will all be able to enjoy later on. Until then Peace out Jim and Maury.
সারা পৃথিবীর সব মানুষের হৃদয় স্পর্শ পেরেছেন জিম, তাঁর মৃত্যুর এত বছর পরেও, তাঁর মর্মস্পর্শী গান আমাদের মুগ্ধ করে যায় 🩵
ভারত 🇮🇳 থেকে বাংলা ভাষায় ওনাকে শ্রদ্ধা আর ভালবাসা জানিয়ে রাখলাম
ভালোবাসা জিম
Man, I was just a 9 year old kid when this song came out . . . and I knew all the words . . . but I had no idea what the song was even about! 🙅🏽♂
And that's what more parents need to understand; kids just sing songs and really have no idea what they are singing about! 🎼🎶
That is just the joy of youth --- and then when we get older, maybe we'll take the time to understand the song. But we don't really care because, guess what!?
Good music is JUST good music! Today, everyday and twice on Sundays!
#longlivethemusicofthisman
#heavenly
Beautiful song ! Jim was a great singer
One of the greatest songwriters of all time
A real Singer-Songwriter Genius. The Songs are beautiful, catchy, jet not simple. He had music and poetry flowing through his veins. Oh, what might have been, had he not died so early!
This song will be every bit as convincing in 300 years as it has been for 50. Love wont die. Loss wont either.
With love there will always be loss, but the existence of love means loss has already lost
I will say it: Our Lady has taken me through many a storm. The Blessed Mother is not Jesus, obviously. But there's many Catholic people (are we all women?) who grew up in the south hearing that we were heathens because we worship Mary? And who remember that moment in first grade when we crowned her with blossoms... and she blessed us back?
Just listened to the complete song for the first time. The chorus just flows and so do some tears.
LMK, if you're reading this; It still hurts 25 years later.
Mine is 32 years later!😢
Mine is 32 years later!😢
🥺🥹😭
I know how you feel bro....I know ...
This is one of the greatest videos I have ever seen!! I Love Jim Croce! One of the most underrated Singer Songwriters of all time! I have been singing his songs for over 30 years
and was singing these songs today as I was driving on the freeway with no music, just remembering a great talent and a great man. I wont exaggerate when I say I have played his records and have sung his songs 10s of thousands of times and never ever get tired of
any of his records. That is a testament to his writing abilities and his ability to really touch all of our hearts! Long live Jim Croce!!
This is just a song that is in a class of its own,Jim was a real class act,sad that horrible fate dealt him a cruel blow at 30 years old.bless his beautiful soul.
This song 🎵 was hitting the charts when I was starting High School in the Fall of 1972. All I did in those days was listen 🎧 to the radio 📻 because music 🎵 was what helped me get through my problems.
"You've been so much more than kind." An ocean of sadness and longing, expressed in just a few words.
I was a sophomore in high school when he died. His music is still as fresh today as it was when I was young. RIP Jim! 🙏 I still miss you and those days when I was young.
Yep, it just goes to show that with good writing that taps into universal experiences, the music can live on for decades after the artists involved die. It's amazing that it's been over 50 years since he died and the music still feels very fresh.
All the songs from the '70s, like this one, are like little stories transmitted by music and lyrics 🎶
This made me more emotional than I was expecting. Seeing the butterflies around the two men who died way too young touched me. But I also feel a sense of gratitude that his music is still reaching people's hearts. There seems to be a trend lately of great songs of the past getting the animation treatment, and I'm fully on board with it.
Sad, beautiful song. Jim Croce was a true poet.
He's always here. Like the butterfly.
I am at 3:17 this morning, quite unprepared for the rush of memories instantly revived, some hard and some beautifully sweet.
What a memory this song is about making phone calls with operator assistance. Even calling the operator for a rescue in the days before 911
Jim was a very emotional writer, par excellence. Amazing work with the animation 😊
Love and support to Jims family and all of his fans worldwide from Dublin, Ireland
From Donegal myself. This stuff is just magical
Jim Croce is the bees knees....forever and always
Can't believe it's been over 50yrs. This guy was and still is GREAT.
First time I heard Mr Croce sing was on a road trip with grandparents. Grew up appreciating his great musical and storytelling talent. Operator is such a beautiful yet sad song. This man sung very effortlessly. Beautiful video. RIP Mr Croce and Mr Muehleisen ❤❤
Thank you, Jim & Maury, for such moving music. Rest in peace.
Grew up in the late 60's and 70's. How I miss this fantastic music I grew up with. I like this animation. Thanks!
this hit me way harder than i am comfortable with.
Tears 😭 in my eyes!
I’m 30 and I vividly remember reading the Wikipedia article that Jim and Maury died. I was and am still heartbroken that they are gone.
Wikipedia was established in January 2001. Jim and Maury were killed in a small plane crash almost 51 years ago (September 20, 1973). Obviously, Jim and Maury had been dead at least 28 years before wikipedia came into existence. I appreciate that younger people, like yourself, are appreciating great music.
babe wake up, jim croce anime just dropped 🛐
It's beautiful.
I've looked at this for five hours now.
We'll never have this kind honesty in a song for a little while
This was my era.
La escuché cuando trabajé en un supermercado en Laguna Niguel,Ca. Y siempre me encantó y la amé siempre.
When this 1st came out, I didn't like it - at that time I was mostly into jazz and r&b. One night I came home from a party, still a little buzzed from some smoke & turned on the radio while I was brushing my teeth, getting ready for bed. This came on & that little guitar riff after "old and faded" caught my ear, then I really listened to the music and the words, and I was blown away. To this day it's still in my top 5 all time favorites, and one that I have to play 3 or 4 times back to back before I'm ready to go on to another song.
Jim Croce - R.I.P. - You were one of the best - Wish you didn't leave us so early!!
What I like about this song is it tells the story from events to heartbreak and hanging on to finally realizing it's time to let go and change. _you can keep the dime_ . . .
2:41 on
Who else had tears in their eyes by the time this song was over?✋🏻
"You can keep the dime," priceless memory.
The best break up song ever, i listen to it every day since she left me.
I enjoy Jim Croce music ,his voice is so amazing. This song reminds me of my son , he took alot of blows . I had my son listen to this song , It did bring him a smile. Thank you Jim Croce for your music and continuous smiles. 😊
my dad used to play this song and sing along with it, this song brings back good memories from those days, I have always enjoyed this song, such an emotional tune.
I've heard this song a hundred times, but seeing the image of the girl waiting by the phone when he says, "There's no-one there I really wanted to talk to." added a whole new level of tragedy. RIP Jim Croce.
Whoever made the animation, thank you! Jim is the best singer/song writer ever, and you can feel his soul.
I love this song. Jim Croce is an amazing storyteller. His music and lyrics are poetry turned into a song. He's a songwriting genius. He's a legendary musician and artist. RIP,Jim you will be truly missed 😢 😔 💔
Ah! The memories!
Jim Croce !
Everyone knows the words to his music, and they sing along with Jim.
My ex-husband played guitar and sung.
He did alot of Jim Croce music.
We loved him. ❤
Wow takes me back to the 80zzz Jim croce love you rip sweet friend ❤
He died in 1973.
A beautiful song. A beautiful songwriter. Gone way too early. Miss your music Jim. God Bless
One of my first memories of the start of this consciousness was my mom playing Jim's albums and me sitting next to the speaker. Once I was old enough to start my own dig. Jim was Gone. Sad we didn't get more beauties like this.
This is simply amazing, amazing amazing, Jim Croce is for sure one of the greatest of all time, what a beautiful animation
God dammnit he is one of the greatest artists of all time. I just cry through this video.
One of the best things America produced
I have stood on the place where he died.. A master songsmith. And MM was a beast.. A colorful, melodic guitar player...
Wow....
What can I say?....
This animated video breathes new life into this great song...
I hope to record myself playing it before the year runs out...
Thank you Jim,
Thank you Maury,
Thank you everyone involved in this video
The fact that the melody is so joyful makes it sadder somehow. You wouldn't guess the topic of the song if you couldn't speak english.
It's like the other side of the hill of pain, where you've already went through the different steps of loss, and all that's remaining are the memories of a distant past that you know you can't reach.
It's like the telephone cabin is a time travelling machine which is obviously broken and the guy remembers it at the end so he doesn't bother even trying.
There is only one songwriter like him. He is truly one of a kind. Guys like Bob Dylan, Don McClain, Harry Chapin, and Jim Croce are in a world all to themselves when it comes to writing music. No body else comes close.
I always play this song on my acoustic guitar. I simply love it
I’ll never be able to properly thank my grandpa for introducing me to Jim Croce. Hands down my favorite artist ever
I remember hearing his death on the radio. It was sad. This song brings me back with a smile. I miss phone booths and operators.
I quite enjoyed this video. I was glad to see that Maury was represented. I also liked the ending - while I love and appreciate the emotion in the song, it was nice to see the video represent a happy ending too.
I really love Maurys presence in this video. Like he's coming down from heaven everytime we watch this video. And playing one hell of a melody
If you don't tear up while listening to this song, you aren't human.
I've listened to it a bunch, so its lessened... first time almost got me though
My many thanks for making this animation for one of my most favorite Jim Croce songs., He passed away ten years before I was born and I wish I could've met him and known him. He was truly a positive inspiration to humanity~ RIP Jim Croce~
I love me some Jim Croce. So glad I was introduced to his art.
"Vaya con Dios... querido Jim...You can keep my heart..."
I grew up on Jim Croce. I often think about what other great hits he and Maury would have come up with hadn't they been taken so tragically. This is an amazing video. Really hope to see more like these. "It Doesn't Have To Be That Way" would be perfect!
Totally agree. The vocal balance and clarity on this verson is a must for every song of theirs. Wow.
My mom loved this song. She was the one that first played it for me. She passed in 2018. I was born in 1985 and there's a lot of music from before I was born that I absolutely love and am grateful my mom loved music and shared that love with me because music has saved my life more than once.
My boyfriend and I listen to Jim Croce quite often. We don't always have the same tastes in music but Jim is something we both agree on.
Please make more of these animations for Jim's songs. An absolute treasure.
one soul giving his all for those whom was willing to enjoy his talent wouldn't have missed this for anything Jim was a blessing.. thank you