Something I haven't seen with a quick glance through the comments: Jim's son, whose voice sounds just like his father's, used to do cover shows of his dad's work. The last song of his shows was this song, in its original recorded form, played over the speakers. Jim's son would leave the stage, with his guitar leaning against the stool he sat on for the show. I get it, if my father wrote a song like this for me, there's no way in hell I could sing it in front of others. The fact he could perform any of them is a testament to his strength, but it's such a powerful statement of love to leave the stage and let his father have the last song of the night. Ugh, right in the feels every time.
I sent this to my Country Music loving husband via skype when he was in Iraq. He loved it. Years later, he was one of the veterans that was caught up in the VA waiting list debacle. He died of rectal cancer. He was in a hospital bed in our bedroom and I knew the end was near. I pulled up his favorite gospel song and this one right after it. A little loud because he didn't seem conscious. Half way through I felt such emotion feelings of being alone and sadness. When the song ended, I thought what is that? It was silence, his breathing had stopped. He died in the middle of the song. Tears again 6 years later, this is the first time I've dared to hear it.
My husband and I had 41 years together and I'd do every single second, minute, hour, day with him again if I could. He passed away in 2014. This song was always a special one for us. Yeah, I shed a few tears listening....
My mom can’t listen to this song because after 35 years of marriage, he died of throat cancer. I was truly blessed to watch them be in love while growing up. Sorry you lost your love 💗
@Allen Wilson Yo, take ur skeptical bitter comments and go for a walk! If u cant appreciate true love don't ruin it by spreading ur negativity onto others.
Jim Croce and Gordon Lightfoot two of the best singer/songwriters ever. Up there with Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Carly Simon, James Taylor, Cat Stevens...
I knew someone back in the day whose name was Leroy, nice guy. Anyway, the 1st time i meet him he was yeah my name is Leroy like the song, baddest man in the whole damn town. I was like I love that song but you must not have listened to what happened to Leroy cause he was missing a couple pieces at the end.
Just to add some details; He began writing the song the night his wife, Ingrid, found out she was pregnant (with their only child, Adrian James "AJ”). AJ (born Sept. 28, 1971) was just 8 days shy of 2 when his dad was killed in the plan crash (Sept. 20, 1973). There's a good "behind the song" video with Ingrid & AJ; ruclips.net/video/WNPbavw50T8/видео.html
"I have to say I love you in a song" great song, Jim wrote it after a big fight with his wife and woke her up with it to apologize. She now owns a restaurant with a museum to Jim and his son plays there in memory of his dad.
I was married in January 1975 and this was the song that we had our first dance together. We have been together for more than 52 years. It was the perfect love song.
Jim’s surname is pronounced “crow-CHEE” Jim wrote more chart topping hits in such a short time. His tragic death cut short what might well have eclipsed the legendary McCartney, Lennon, Diamond, and Fogarty...combined! Another plane crash took this brilliance far too soon. If memory serves, the driver behind these lyrics was how Jim was taken by surprise with his wife’s pregnancy as he was at an all-time financial low. The next several months led to a flurry of songwriting genius as he fell in love with his wife all over again, and then his new experience as as a father of his infant son renewed his purpose and desires for his life. Jim Croce’s music has been with me for most of my life. His ability to encompass simple blue-collar, working-man’s themes made for music that transcended age, race, income, heritage...to make his shows and more importantly his fans an encapsulation of Americana...it was an example of music for everyone. You could hear Jim’s music on Country & Western radio, Pop stations, soft rock, soul r&b, as well as stations catering to foreign language speaking audiences. The quality of the songwriting and production has kept Jim’s recordings popular generation to generation and remains one of the most coveted singer/songwriters in history. I’m so glad you gave discovered the music of Jim Croce and reacted to his songs-not just for your own enjoyment, but to expose Jim’s music to countless younger viewers that may never have heard this legendary artist before! Another fine reaction, keep up the good work! 😃
I know most people think of a loved one when they hear this. I buried my Dad a year ago. He raised me on the music of his generation. Songs like this make me think of how much I need him in my life still today.
I lost my daddy last summer, he was far and away the greatest man I've ever known. I know he passed knowing how much he was loved, but it's still so hard. My comfort is in my belief, and his. We'll see each other again someday, and there'll be no more parting, no more pain.
I lost my mother in October of 18, her and my dad danced to this song at their wedding, or so I was told. I too was raised on jim croce. I remember we had the "photographs and memories" CD, and it didnt have a bad song on it.
Someone played it on a jukebox during my parent's first date and it's been their song for the past 46 years. And YES they did play it at their wedding and several Anniversaries since then.
Jamel, I know you’re a busy man, but VH1 did a “Behind the Music” on Jim. You would be blessed by it. Jim was different. He didn’t care much about stardom or fame, but those who knew him loved him. This song was written for his unborn son. One of my favorites! During this period, your videos are helping all who listen.
Croce wrote the lyrics after his wife Ingrid told him she was pregnant. It was his swan song to her. When the song was released on 9/73 he died tragically few months later when the song became a hit.
My dad played this at my wedding. It was one of the few requests I had for the whole day. My wife had never actually listened to the lyrics until my dad sang it that day.
Time In A Bottle was on an album that was released a few months before he died. The song, as a single, hit #1 on the charts after he died. The song that was released the day after he died was I Got A Name.
"I've looked around enough to know you're the one I want to go thru time with" Yes! This was our wedding song. I skip it when it comes in rotation on iheart, because my better half passed suddenly in 2018, but wanted to see your reaction. Thru tears, newly subscribing.
The first time I ever saw my Dad cry. He was working on the car with the radio on when the news came of mr Croce's passing. Jim has so many great songs 💃❤️🌹
Thanks Jamal, I’m from Ecuador, living in NY, but this is my favorite song from Croce since I was a teenager...many years ago. Music hasn’t frontiers!!!!
More Uncle Jim....This was the song I dedicated to my wife at our wedding reception when I danced with her, found it funny how you said that. Love the artists your doing, keep it up.
You're absolutely right absolutely right about this being a great wedding song. Many years ago my wife and I made this our first dance at our reception. I also encourage you to listen to "Today" by Jefferson Airplane which we believe is the most beautiful love song ever so we played it at the church just after we said our vows. My wife came down the isle with her dad to "The wedding song" by Noel Paul Stookey, of Peter Paul and Mary fame. I know I'm showing my age, but to my mind ours was the most perfect wedding ever due, in large part, to the emotion of the music. I would really like to see your reactions to these songs of love.
I just love the honest enjoyment that you get from this older music. I was 14 years old when he died and it moved me tremendously. It was probably my first encounter with a meaningless death. I am so moved hearing this today. Thank you.
Jim represents what beautiful music is. He is beautiful music. And i am privileged to have listened to his beautiful music. This is not just a song, this is a beautiful love poem that can change people in 2 minutes. Music is magic.
When I was in college in the late 80's I was over at a proffs house working on a Float for Home Coming. She had Jim Croce's Greatest Hits. I put the LP on and after just a few seconds on of the young girls that were there asked if it was a new band. She was 18..
"Workin at the Car Wash Blues" is my favorite. It's a song about a guy who just got out of prison and gets a job at a car wash even though he's "an undiscovered Howard Hughes."
This song was on my daily playlist after my fiance passed away in 2001. That playlist helped me to get through the grieving process because it hit so deep.
Jim Croce was one of my favorite singers of all time. He could make you laugh your head off ("You Don't Mess Around With Jim" "Roller Derby Queen" ) in one hand, make you cry your heart out with true love ("I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song" "Time In A Bottle") and on the third hand, He could just plain make you glad to be alive and proud to be who you are no matter what your station in life ("I've Got a Name"). any and all of Jim's songs would make for good reactions.
My art teacher from high school sent me a link to watch. She said “this guy reminds me SO much of you. Every time I watch him I can’t help but hear you when I hear him. You guy’s are a lot alike”. After watching and subscribing I’m extremely flattered that she thought of me in that way. I am a fan, and I thank you for leaving such a positive impression on someone I hold very dear to my heart. Sending nothing but love and positive vibes to ya my brother. 🤟🏼(I graduated in 1992 btw)
One guy with a guitar created timeless music that still moves people, Beyonce takes an army of writers and producers to make a stupid pop song that will be forgotten in 6 months
Don't forget Maury! Those fingerstyle arrangements are all him. Jim wrote those fantastic songs and progressions but Maury Muehleisen's contributions set him over the top IMO. Such a shame they both died in that plane crash
I would take a listen to “One Less Set of Footsteps” and “I’ll have to say I love you in a song”. One of my all time favorite singers. Incredible talent.
In the singer-songwriter vein: Leonard Cohen - Suzanne, Seems So Long Ago James Taylor - Fire & Rain Bob Dylan - Tangled Up In Blue Elton John - Skyline Pigeon
Same with Harry Chapin. “Cats In the Cradle” and “Taxi” are beautiful and also very moving. The Seventies had awesome songwriters. “Cats In the Cradle” is especially poignant for fathers & sons, much like Cat Stevens’ “Father & Son”
The woman that I still love and will until the day I draw my last breath... if I could only be with her again, the joy that is missing from my life would be restored. This song perfectly reflects my feelings for her, and always will. Thanks for sharing.
Lol I requested these jim croce songs through Instagram (as well as some youtube comments) When I heard that I was thinking "you're going to be disappointed, if you want another turn like bad bad Leroy brown you should have reacted to dont mess around with jim"
It couldn't have been "The Muppet Show", which didn't premiere until after Croce had died. It must've been "Sesame Street" or a talk show or variety show with Croce & Muppets as guests.
I should clarify. I was wrong to suggest that Jim sang on the show. He didn't. My bad. They show a puppet who is a chemist in a lab and he does the singing. It was the Muppet Show. The video is still on RUclips.
@@robertbrown9912 Yes! That's the first place I heard it. This old man keeps mixing potions to make him younger and younger. But he went one too far and it turned him old again. Made me sad as a kid but I loved it. And I do believe the puppet was voiced by Jim Henson, so another genius Jim we lost too soon.
He actually wrote this song about his son. Sadly he was about to give up on music and get a regular job. He died before he really became successful and his music really took off after his death.
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I lost my beloved husband when I was 26. This was our song. 40 years later still sobbing when I hear this.
My father died last year. I'm only 19. And my mother was suppost to have somebody to love in her elder years, but God said no.
Something I haven't seen with a quick glance through the comments:
Jim's son, whose voice sounds just like his father's, used to do cover shows of his dad's work. The last song of his shows was this song, in its original recorded form, played over the speakers. Jim's son would leave the stage, with his guitar leaning against the stool he sat on for the show.
I get it, if my father wrote a song like this for me, there's no way in hell I could sing it in front of others. The fact he could perform any of them is a testament to his strength, but it's such a powerful statement of love to leave the stage and let his father have the last song of the night.
Ugh, right in the feels every time.
I sent this to my Country Music loving husband via skype when he was in Iraq. He loved it. Years later, he was one of the veterans that was caught up in the VA waiting list debacle. He died of rectal cancer. He was in a hospital bed in our bedroom and I knew the end was near. I pulled up his favorite gospel song and this one right after it. A little loud because he didn't seem conscious. Half way through I felt such emotion feelings of being alone and sadness. When the song ended, I thought what is that? It was silence, his breathing had stopped. He died in the middle of the song. Tears again 6 years later, this is the first time I've dared to hear it.
My husband and I had 41 years together and I'd do every single second, minute, hour, day with him again if I could. He passed away in 2014. This song was always a special one for us. Yeah, I shed a few tears listening....
Hugs
My mom can’t listen to this song because after 35 years of marriage, he died of throat cancer. I was truly blessed to watch them be in love while growing up.
Sorry you lost your love 💗
So very sorry for you loss.
@Allen Wilson Yo, take ur skeptical bitter comments and go for a walk! If u cant appreciate true love don't ruin it by spreading ur negativity onto others.
@ KeatingChick so sorry for ur loss and how wonderful u had a chance to spend some time w ur cherished one. ❤💕
He wrote this for his wife and young son. Just an incredible song writer and story teller.
he did not write it for his wife. just his baby son. i know cause i was 20 when he died.
"I've got a name" and "Operator".
Exactly!!
Great songs
Tejas Rob if operator’ doesn’t touch you . You have no soul . That’s for sure .
Operator is one of the greatest songs ever written..
Both great songs..!
One of the best songs ever written.
That, and "Wild Thing" by Ton Lok--amiright?
Clayton Thomas no doubt about it .
This and "Dust in the Wind" are probably the two songs that have the most undisputed emotion and meaning in them ever written.
Yep I played this for my wife at our wedding.
"Miracles" by Jefferson Starship & "Annie's Song" by John Denver
Jim Croce and Gordon Lightfoot two of the best singer/songwriters ever. Up there with Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Carly Simon, James Taylor, Cat Stevens...
Yeaaah. Cat Stevens!
@@movingdragons We gotta get this man to sit through the Mona Bone, Teaser, and Tillerman albums.
John Denver is up there too
You also can add Harry Chapin as well.
“Leroy Brown took a turn” laughing so hard My eyes are watering
I knew someone back in the day whose name was Leroy, nice guy. Anyway, the 1st time i meet him he was yeah my name is Leroy like the song, baddest man in the whole damn town. I was like I love that song but you must not have listened to what happened to Leroy cause he was missing a couple pieces at the end.
Just because he was the baddest man in the whole damn town doesn't mean he couldn't put time in a bottle😁
Turns out he didn't have much time left. He died shortly after this came out. What tragic loss of a lyrical genius
He actually dedicated it to his newborn son. He died when his son was two.
Please react to, "Don't Mess Around With Jim" by Jim Croce
Great song and if he likes twists, this will make him smile.
Just to add some details; He began writing the song the night his wife, Ingrid, found out she was pregnant (with their only child, Adrian James "AJ”). AJ (born Sept. 28, 1971) was just 8 days shy of 2 when his dad was killed in the plan crash (Sept. 20, 1973). There's a good "behind the song" video with Ingrid & AJ; ruclips.net/video/WNPbavw50T8/видео.html
I could go on and on with jim croce. One of the greatest song writers of all time
I can't hear this song and not start crying
He already did
"If" by Bread... another beautiful song!!!
oh yeah.
People often think this great love song is for a woman. It's about his father that had passed.
“Make It With You” is my favorite song of all time. And Bread is my favorite band. David Gates is such a great songwriter and singer.
Bread yes the whole album is great best of bread
I was just going to recommend that...
"I have to say I love you in a song" great song, Jim wrote it after a big fight with his wife and woke her up with it to apologize. She now owns a restaurant with a museum to Jim and his son plays there in memory of his dad.
Yes!!! The best Croce song
Ralph, unfortunately, Croces closed 4 years ago. 😔
I was married in January 1975 and this was the song that we had our first dance together. We have been together for more than 52 years. It was the perfect love song.
Jim’s surname is pronounced “crow-CHEE”
Jim wrote more chart topping hits in such a short time. His tragic death cut short what might well have eclipsed the legendary McCartney, Lennon, Diamond, and Fogarty...combined! Another plane crash took this brilliance far too soon.
If memory serves, the driver behind these lyrics was how Jim was taken by surprise with his wife’s pregnancy as he was at an all-time financial low. The next several months led to a flurry of songwriting genius as he fell in love with his wife all over again, and then his new experience as as a father of his infant son renewed his purpose and desires for his life.
Jim Croce’s music has been with me for most of my life. His ability to encompass simple blue-collar, working-man’s themes made for music that transcended age, race, income, heritage...to make his shows and more importantly his fans an encapsulation of Americana...it was an example of music for everyone. You could hear Jim’s music on Country & Western radio, Pop stations, soft rock, soul r&b, as well as stations catering to foreign language speaking audiences. The quality of the songwriting and production has kept Jim’s recordings popular generation to generation and remains one of the most coveted singer/songwriters in history.
I’m so glad you gave discovered the music of Jim Croce and reacted to his songs-not just for your own enjoyment, but to expose Jim’s music to countless younger viewers that may never have heard this legendary artist before! Another fine reaction, keep up the good work! 😃
Yes...
100% agree Mr. Meinhart
His son AJ is an amazing songwriter as well. He is also the only person that can make you feel like Jim is on stage wen he covers his Dad's song.
Dale Garnett - yes, I’ve seen him perform!
@@CaptainBakerJason Same, great singer and songwriter
Jim Croce is and will always be in my playlist. "Operator" is a good song too.
Operator! I love that one...
Also try Operator, Photographs and Memories and You Don’t Tug on Superman’s Cape or rather “Don’t mess around with Jim
@@stevenwolven9367 thanks man
Taken away to soon, but a legacy of music take will last forever.
my fav is I Have To Say I Love You In A Song operator came into my life when i was loosing some friends to divorce it always reminds me of then
Time In A Bottle What a great song. Jim was a great story teller.
This was a song at my wedding on December 5, 1981. I was married for almost 38 years he passed in 2018.
So sorry for your loss!
@@HocusPocusFocus69 thank you.
This is our wedding song.
25 years and this song still has the same meaning for us!
He wrote this song for his son. One night when he learned that his wife was pregnant with their son.
And then he died 😭😭😭
His son is out there doing music now, and is a dead ringer for Dad.
Just a different kind of love song.
True story.
It's simply a beautiful song for whomever it's meant for. It makes me cry everytime.❤
One of thee most beautiful love songs ever written.
I know most people think of a loved one when they hear this. I buried my Dad a year ago. He raised me on the music of his generation. Songs like this make me think of how much I need him in my life still today.
I lost my daddy last summer, he was far and away the greatest man I've ever known. I know he passed knowing how much he was loved, but it's still so hard. My comfort is in my belief, and his. We'll see each other again someday, and there'll be no more parting, no more pain.
I lost my mother in October of 18, her and my dad danced to this song at their wedding, or so I was told.
I too was raised on jim croce.
I remember we had the "photographs and memories" CD, and it didnt have a bad song on it.
This record was always the exposed album at the front of my dad's record collection.
I love this song. When I hear it, I think about the time I had with my wife. I lost her 5 years ago but this brings back memories.
I remember how everyone was crying when he died. 💔
@matt becham long, long, ago. He died in a plane crash, around 1971, i think. I was in junior high. Everyone was bawling their eyes out.
He died in a plane crash in September of 1973 in Louisiana.
My mom cried. I cried. We were both stunned...
I wasn't born, but he was amazing.
@@sticks64 damn that pecan tree. Rip.
To this day, I get the major goosebumps when I hear Jim sing this song and knowing how it was all taken from him, his wife, their son AJ...
“Instead of that Usher” - you made me spit out my food! Cracked me up!
I read this comment exactly when he was saying it, LOL
Someone played it on a jukebox during my parent's first date and it's been their song for the past 46 years. And YES they did play it at their wedding and several Anniversaries since then.
Sad that he died at age 30 due to a plane crash. Thankful for his music.
Neber knew that. Sad to hear 😔
Doug styles he just finished a concert and when the plain takes off, one wing is caught by a tree.
I forgot how young he was
All Jim Croce songs are really great!
Photographs and memories
Lovers cross
Rapid Roy
Don’t mess around with Jim
Operator
Car wash blues
You must do "Operator"...promise you'll be deep into that one.
Andrew Reeves yes!
Operator breaks my heart every time I hear it, real tear jerker for sure.
“She's living in L.A. with my best old ex-friend Ray
A guy she said she knew well and sometimes hated”
A lesson in songwriting in one stanza.
Yes! My favorite! Been requesting this one for a long time 👐
It always makes me cry!! Beautiful song.
After all these years, this song still brings tears to my eyes. So much said so simply, so beautifully. RIP Jim!
Play a song called “If” by the group Bread, another beautiful love song that will take your breath away.
I have repeatedly asked for Bread. Maybe with many of us petitioning he will
I remember playing “If” on the piano as a kid in the 80s.
Yes yes !!
That song kills me
'If' was our first dance, and we just hit our 36th anniversary last month.
Jamel, I know you’re a busy man, but VH1 did a “Behind the Music” on Jim. You would be blessed by it. Jim was different. He didn’t care much about stardom or fame, but those who knew him loved him. This song was written for his unborn son. One of my favorites! During this period, your videos are helping all who listen.
With a name like yours, I bet we are neighbors! 😊 I live in Jefferson County. GO VOLS! 😃
@@paulavance5096 Howdy neighbor! Love Jamel's channel. Go Vols!
Croce wrote the lyrics after his wife Ingrid told him she was pregnant. It was his swan song to her. When the song was released on 9/73 he died tragically few months later when the song became a hit.
Croce had a beautiful voice, I love his music. Operator is another great jam.
Still here for Zappa.
Broken Hearts are for Assholes. Lmfao
“Hopefully this don’t turn out like LeRoy Brown did.”
Gold.
I laughed my ass off. I love this mans reactions to these songs
Jim Croce “operator” would be a great one along the same line. Welcome to the rabbit hole
"Operator" and "Photographs and Memories" are 2 great songs by Jim Croce.
Pronounced “Crow-Chee”.
Or (YOU COULD) say crow-she but that would be too mispronounced but the shortest option as well... Lol
Laineylou1 is right. But my side of the family pronounces it “Crow-see”
Jonathan Croce I see that too!!!!! Crow-(see)
Did not see your comment until I posted mine otherwise I would have not but I did have a good laugh when I saw yours
I grew up pronouncing it crow chee. But I think I heard his widow pronounce it Crow see. I bet she knew how to pronounce it. I still stay Crow Chee.
My dad played this at my wedding. It was one of the few requests I had for the whole day. My wife had never actually listened to the lyrics until my dad sang it that day.
Check out “I’ll have to say I love you in a song”.
Sounds like something that you would hear from an antique music box. It’s so timeless and gorgeous.
When you find that special someone, there is never enough time to spend with them. RIP Jim Croce
Thank you so much Jamel. This song always brings tears to my eyes. What a haunting voice. Gone way too soon.
Yes indeed.
I'm glad to see the younger generation enjoy such great music.
One of my best friends and his wife had this song played at their wedding in 1998.
Still together today!
I think he died before the song was even released. He actually wrote it for his baby son.
His son releases music. Great guy.
@@olanaowen7320 His son also has a bar which is dedicated to his fathet, from I have heard.
Time In A Bottle was on an album that was released a few months before he died. The song, as a single, hit #1 on the charts after he died. The song that was released the day after he died was I Got A Name.
"I've looked around enough to know you're the one I want to go thru time with" Yes! This was our wedding song. I skip it when it comes in rotation on iheart, because my better half passed suddenly in 2018, but wanted to see your reaction. Thru tears, newly subscribing.
Jim Croce - I Got a Name. Please!
My sister had this song played at her wedding in 1995. They are still married today.
I was first introduced to this song when watching X-Men: Days of Future Past. Have loved it ever since.
Great song.
This is one of the most beautiful love songs. It's sad and dark but yet, it's enlightening to the soul.
The first time I ever saw my Dad cry. He was working on the car with the radio on when the news came of mr Croce's passing. Jim has so many great songs 💃❤️🌹
One of the most beautiful songs ever....even better than Usher. Lol.
Who’s Usher?
This was performed at our wedding. It is still the way I feel. Almost 39 years later.
Definitely gotta check out “Operator” by Jim Croce.
Yes. Yes. Yes.
Yes. Operator, plz.
This always tears me up. RIP, Mr, Croce. You were talent taken too soon along with your band mate, Maury. May you keep with the angels. 🙏🏼😢
Thanks Jamal, I’m from Ecuador, living in NY, but this is my favorite song from Croce since I was a teenager...many years ago. Music hasn’t frontiers!!!!
More Uncle Jim....This was the song I dedicated to my wife at our wedding reception when I danced with her, found it funny how you said that.
Love the artists your doing, keep it up.
You're absolutely right absolutely right about this being a great wedding song. Many years ago my wife and I made this our first dance at our reception. I also encourage you to listen to "Today" by Jefferson Airplane which we believe is the most beautiful love song ever so we played it at the church just after we said our vows. My wife came down the isle with her dad to "The wedding song" by Noel Paul Stookey, of Peter Paul and Mary fame. I know I'm showing my age, but to my mind ours was the most perfect wedding ever due, in large part, to the emotion of the music. I would really like to see your reactions to these songs of love.
I also walked down the aisle to The Wedding Song. Twenty five years later, we're still going strong.
I have been listening to him since i was a kid. I love all of his songs.
"Ive got a name"
"Operator"
"Ill have to say i love you in a song"
I remember when this came out and it is my favorite love song and it always brings tears to my eyes, love Jim Croce
I felt this way about someone once. An old familiar pain. Deep and rare.
"Instead of that damn Usher" i nearly spit out my coffee hahahaha
My wife and I had this song at our wedding AND even danced to another song of his. Our dance was to, "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song."
Mel, if you liked this one, my God man, please, please do "If You Could Read My Mind" by Gordon Lightfoot
He did it earlier today...
@@bknsty14 Yes, after I requested it.
I just love the honest enjoyment that you get from this older music. I was 14 years old when he died and it moved me tremendously. It was probably my first encounter with a meaningless death. I am so moved hearing this today. Thank you.
This is the song my mom learned to play on guitar when I was young... I will always cry when I hear it.
This song melts my heart and puts water in my eyes every time. Thanks for doing this one, always a pleasure.
Songs of my childhood..Jim Croce gone too soon
Love his songs, another one gone too soon! A real story teller. They don't have talent like this anymore
One of the sweetest voices singing the sweetest of songs 💝
Absolutely beautiful song from Jim Croce. I'll never forget this song!! xx
"Operator" is another great Jim Croce song that you need to react to, man. :)
Wait til you hear the passion in "I love you more than you'll ever know" by Blood, Sweat and Tears
Or the Donny Hathaway version for that matter
This song was used in a movie called “She Lives” about a guy trying to find a cure for his girlfriend’s leukemia.
Oh wow I remember that movie actresses name was Hubble or something like that, that was a tearjerker
I remember that movie! Always think of movie when I hear this.
Uniquely Lily Her name is Season Hubley.
Brian, Yes! That's it, thanks. Been a minute since we've seen her. She was a very good actress.
I remember watching that movie. It's a tearjerker.
Jim represents what beautiful music is. He is beautiful music. And i am privileged to have listened to his beautiful music.
This is not just a song, this is a beautiful love poem that can change people in 2 minutes. Music is magic.
I grew up on Jim Croce. My mom and dad had his albums. I was about 5 or 6 listening to this I'm now 50 and still love it.
I love this song. "I've got a name" is fantastic also. I think you would really love it. And I did have this song at my wedding! And Annie's song.
My friend walked down the aisle to this song.
"You better keep him, girl." Hahaha
It hurt when he died.
The first one by him my daughter ever heard was Roller Derby Queen she was hooked!
Timeless song ❤️♥️❤️ beautiful
This song reminds me of my Dad...I miss him so much!
When I was in college in the late 80's I was over at a proffs house working on a Float for Home Coming. She had Jim Croce's Greatest Hits. I put the LP on and after just a few seconds on of the young girls that were there asked if it was a new band. She was 18..
"Workin at the Car Wash Blues" is my favorite. It's a song about a guy who just got out of prison and gets a job at a car wash even though he's "an undiscovered Howard Hughes."
This song was on my daily playlist after my fiance passed away in 2001.
That playlist helped me to get through the grieving process because it hit so deep.
Jim Croce was one of my favorite singers of all time. He could make you laugh your head off ("You Don't Mess Around With Jim" "Roller Derby Queen" ) in one hand, make you cry your heart out with true love ("I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song" "Time In A Bottle") and on the third hand, He could just plain make you glad to be alive and proud to be who you are no matter what your station in life ("I've Got a Name"). any and all of Jim's songs would make for good reactions.
a poet, a wordsmith, a musician, a singer, a legend.
My art teacher from high school sent me a link to watch. She said “this guy reminds me SO much of you. Every time I watch him I can’t help but hear you when I hear him. You guy’s are a lot alike”. After watching and subscribing I’m extremely flattered that she thought of me in that way. I am a fan, and I thank you for leaving such a positive impression on someone I hold very dear to my heart. Sending nothing but love and positive vibes to ya my brother. 🤟🏼(I graduated in 1992 btw)
Jim’s “I got name” another song to showcase his talent!!
One guy with a guitar created timeless music that still moves people, Beyonce takes an army of writers and producers to make a stupid pop song that will be forgotten in 6 months
Don't forget Maury! Those fingerstyle arrangements are all him. Jim wrote those fantastic songs and progressions but Maury Muehleisen's contributions set him over the top IMO. Such a shame they both died in that plane crash
Agreed..
Nothing ever done by Beyoncé could replicate the emotions that Jim stirred.
Favorite all-time Jim Croce song😍 One of the most soulful guitars and lyrics I have ever heard in my life.
This song, candles lite, bottle of wine and your Lady. The Perfect Evening!
I would take a listen to “One Less Set of Footsteps” and “I’ll have to say I love you in a song”. One of my all time favorite singers. Incredible talent.
"I Have to Say I Love You in a Song" - yes!
"I wish I'd'a played this at my wedding instead of that damn Usher." 😆
In the singer-songwriter vein:
Leonard Cohen - Suzanne, Seems So Long Ago
James Taylor - Fire & Rain
Bob Dylan - Tangled Up In Blue
Elton John - Skyline Pigeon
Also Bob Dylan - Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 =)
bapples Elton John doesn’t count he only writes the melody
Same with Harry Chapin. “Cats In the Cradle” and “Taxi” are beautiful and also very moving. The Seventies had awesome songwriters. “Cats In the Cradle” is especially poignant for fathers & sons, much like Cat Stevens’ “Father & Son”
Kristina Winter I hear ya ... singer/partial songwriter
The woman that I still love and will until the day I draw my last breath... if I could only be with her again, the joy that is missing from my life would be restored. This song perfectly reflects my feelings for her, and always will. Thanks for sharing.
No turn - pure love and hope. Who knew he had so little time.
I don't want to imagine the "turn" this song would have to make....😂😂
One of the most beautiful and touching love songs ever.
Lol I requested these jim croce songs through Instagram (as well as some youtube comments)
When I heard that I was thinking "you're going to be disappointed, if you want another turn like bad bad Leroy brown you should have reacted to dont mess around with jim"
Check out Jim singing this on, of all places, the Muppet Show. Very cute but surprisingly moving. Beautiful lyrics.
It couldn't have been
"The Muppet Show",
which didn't premiere
until after Croce had died.
It must've been "Sesame Street"
or a talk show or variety show
with Croce & Muppets as guests.
I should clarify. I was wrong to suggest that Jim sang on the show. He didn't. My bad. They show a puppet who is a chemist in a lab and he does the singing. It was the Muppet Show. The video is still on RUclips.
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Bunsen Honeydew?
No, apparently not.
Just a one-shot character.
Interesting.
@@robertbrown9912 Yes! That's the first place I heard it. This old man keeps mixing potions to make him younger and younger. But he went one too far and it turned him old again. Made me sad as a kid but I loved it. And I do believe the puppet was voiced by Jim Henson, so another genius Jim we lost too soon.
He actually wrote this song about his son. Sadly he was about to give up on music and get a regular job. He died before he really became successful and his music really took off after his death.
How can most of us NOT shed a tear! Jamel, you get it! Croce is timeless!
One of my favorite Jim Croce songs. RIP Jim