Nyberg: A.J. Croce speaks about dad's music

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  • Опубликовано: 6 ноя 2012
  • American singer-songwriter, Jim Croce died nearly 40 years ago in a plane crash in Louisiana. The billboard chart-topping guitar player would record five albums before his death and leave behind one child, A.J. Croce

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  • @TheKatdawg65
    @TheKatdawg65 4 года назад +59

    AJ is a genuine, sweet, talented guy. Love him. Loved his dad, too.

  • @russellparker8779
    @russellparker8779 3 года назад +21

    Who disliked this?! This kid is royalty. Long live the Croces

    • @semmcstevenson
      @semmcstevenson 3 месяца назад +1

      Who the hell would dislike this?

  • @vilstef6988
    @vilstef6988 Год назад +15

    This man is so genuine, and has such a lovely soul. Respect!

  • @elfinia
    @elfinia 5 лет назад +84

    Just seems like a lovely, genuine guy.

  • @lorilynn610
    @lorilynn610 4 года назад +20

    Your dad would be so proud of the fine man that you have become.

  • @michaelamanek8908
    @michaelamanek8908 2 года назад +12

    He seems like a good soul. His Dad would be proud.

  • @gbettina
    @gbettina 4 года назад +42

    Wonderful and so tranquil man, I loved him! Also "congratulations" to the journalist, who remained silent and let her guest speak without interapting him all the time, as it is used lately!

  • @dougthomasmusic
    @dougthomasmusic 4 года назад +36

    You can hear the genuine soft character in his voice. AJs dad gave him so much love when home as evidenced in the footage I’ve seen. Looking forward to hearing his music.

  • @dundeedell1960
    @dundeedell1960 4 года назад +23

    What a gift to have those tapes. I was 13, and my heart was truly broken for his family when he died. I couldn't listen to "Time in a Bottle" because it was almost prophetic. It was ironic

  • @joanhenschel3511
    @joanhenschel3511 3 года назад +17

    I really love the way this interview flowed. No continuous interrupting AJ Croce

  • @hollidayevery
    @hollidayevery 6 лет назад +21

    AJ is an amazing artist in his own right. I saw him last year at a concert in Long Beach, California and was knocked out. His piano playing is off the chain. His guitar playing is fantastic and his singing is so powerful that I ended up buying 2 of his CDs on the spot!
    He's not his dad. He's AJ and I narvelled at his artistry.

  • @john-paulnagel2732
    @john-paulnagel2732 4 года назад +17

    His Dab is smiling on him . Just like his dad , never a bad word about anyone . God Bless this young man .

  • @lindahartman4543
    @lindahartman4543 9 лет назад +81

    AJ while as talented as his father, he is definitely his own man. As with Jim Croce, love his music and his attitude. He shines his own light!

    • @maddyhayes617
      @maddyhayes617 5 лет назад +7

      What an amazing young man. Interviewer needs to stop interjecting and let AJ finish his comments. She could wait and ask questions when AJ takes a pause. So happy to hear his vision has improved.
      GOD'S BLESSINGS TO HE AND HIS FAMILY.

    • @lorraine9242
      @lorraine9242 4 года назад +7

      Everything would have been different if he wasn't abused by his mother's boyfriend as a child.

  • @mozilla2576
    @mozilla2576 4 года назад +19

    What a great lookin' kid. Thoroughly enjoyed this interview! We all eventually learn to love our parents even more as we get older....after we walk a few steps in their shoes.

  • @scottyjohnson3120
    @scottyjohnson3120 3 года назад +20

    God bless you young man. Your dad was awesome, I've been a huge fan of his my whole life.

  • @ellenvaughan8925
    @ellenvaughan8925 9 лет назад +70

    I am sure your dad is looking down and he has a big smile AJ. you were so young when he left us. I know the family still misses him,
    like Richie.

  • @keitha.9922
    @keitha.9922 4 года назад +14

    His dad is a badass guitarist. Jim Croce had laid the blueprint on the folk rock genre. His riffs were awesome.Hands down 😎

    • @zigwald
      @zigwald 2 года назад +1

      that was maury who played lead.

    • @keitha.9922
      @keitha.9922 2 года назад

      @@zigwald Maury Povich? 🤣

    • @zigwald
      @zigwald 2 года назад +1

      @@keitha.9922 muehleisen..........

  • @Jessicaunarex
    @Jessicaunarex 2 года назад +6

    What a sweet, gentle soul he is. Love his dad so much.

  • @julieb7785
    @julieb7785 8 лет назад +71

    Authentic talent; no ego.

  • @susanschlosser2096
    @susanschlosser2096 3 года назад +14

    One of the most inspiring musicians ever. His music at the time got me through college years and beyond. TY to his son and wife for being very open.

  • @kentbeery8653
    @kentbeery8653 6 лет назад +40

    Would love to hear these tapes of his Dad just having conversation and Music

  • @dannylharper6889
    @dannylharper6889 2 года назад +4

    I love this interview. Love AJ and his Dad,, Grew up with his Dads music.. This is so interesting. God Bless him and Jim Croce!

  • @TheEchovoices
    @TheEchovoices 5 лет назад +34

    so well spoken such class lovely man

  • @lesleybrett906
    @lesleybrett906 2 года назад +4

    Such a gentle soul just like Dad.God Bless you young man your Dad would be so proud of you in fact I'm sure he watches over you.❤❤

  • @randymuro9486
    @randymuro9486 Год назад +5

    Rock on A.J., your father would be so proud of you.

  • @jeffmartin1407
    @jeffmartin1407 5 лет назад +8

    Sadly, I found my musical ability through Jim Croce`s music, but not until his death did I have any idea of the Man. AJ Croce, I owe your father a great debt that I can never repay. I only just recently learned of your existence , and I find your music fantastic. While I don`t have the guitar playing ability, ( I just have a few chords) I have been blessed with a fair voice. You, Sir.. you are your own man, and it`s easy to see your parents in you. Be blessed always.

  • @grannybntnsouthernlove2205
    @grannybntnsouthernlove2205 3 года назад +10

    Glad to find this! I've wondered about him and if he had embraced his natural talents... His voice is not as deep as his dad's, but he talks similarly with the same cadence...

  • @lisajamisonanderson5085
    @lisajamisonanderson5085 6 лет назад +8

    I admire you A.J. Croce. I see that your family is overflowing w/talent. I would pay to hear you sing in a heart beat....Your Dad, he is one of my favorite singer/song writer. Keep on keeping on...

  • @Music4allofU
    @Music4allofU 10 лет назад +50

    A.J is an amazing artist. I have been following his career for several years now. Grew up with his fathers music which I think is as fresh today as it was in the 70's. Hi Google+ friends, this is a much watch interview.

    • @runawayushould
      @runawayushould 10 лет назад +16

      He is amazing. Realy down to earth.

    • @maddyhayes617
      @maddyhayes617 5 лет назад +4

      I loved his dad's music. Such a fantastic entertainer. AJ is as well. Does AJ have any cds available? Thank you for posting this interview.

  • @ferdzinezextra8759
    @ferdzinezextra8759 11 лет назад +22

    the legacy lives on...

  • @MAllen-ng8pl
    @MAllen-ng8pl 6 лет назад +231

    His face wants to grow that mustache.

  • @1964ghfan
    @1964ghfan 6 лет назад +12

    What a sweet soul.

  • @ilaann
    @ilaann 5 лет назад +7

    I saw AJ in Concert. Loved it! He did his stuff and his dad's stuff! Talented you are for sure!

  • @bgierat
    @bgierat Год назад +2

    What a wonderful guy!

  • @mgdunn7440
    @mgdunn7440 9 лет назад +7

    Really enjoyed this interview. I saw AJ play in Halifax, NS...he's a great song writer and performer in his own right. I have his Cage of Muses album and love it!

  • @acoustic61
    @acoustic61 4 года назад +13

    I think Jim would have recorded an even more diverse selection of musical genres if he was with us longer.

  • @denisehedden5108
    @denisehedden5108 3 года назад +4

    🥀Amazing Interview with A.J. he's amazing & I'm sure if he puts his all into it will happen. Thank's for posting this video it's priceless and unbelievable🥀✌🥀

  • @angelarose249
    @angelarose249 8 лет назад +29

    A.J we are related, your father was my grandfather's cousin!

    • @mcgubbin
      @mcgubbin 8 лет назад +6

      Can tell from your surname haha! that is amazing, best wishes

  • @chuckHart70
    @chuckHart70 9 лет назад +12

    One the best shows I have ever seen. They guy is very, very talented and he has a ton of energy. If you get a chance go see him. Just go...

  • @au131951
    @au131951 5 лет назад +6

    What a lovely, real man.

  • @SaintsRow1224
    @SaintsRow1224 11 лет назад +33

    very cool guy who is comfortable in his own skin and seems to have come to grips with the huge legacy that his father left him.

  • @paulamirault3376
    @paulamirault3376 3 года назад +2

    Unlimited creativity, follow your heart and let the song tell the story! AJ.. Your Dad was amazing as I played his music on guitar in the 70's.

  • @kathydunnavant2064
    @kathydunnavant2064 5 лет назад +7

    Just looked him up on the web. Had no idea what had happened to him. Very talented guy and very personable.

  • @alexong3494
    @alexong3494 7 лет назад +7

    Hi AJ, I love all your Dad's and I like wish you all the best. From Singapore

  • @johnny10301968
    @johnny10301968 10 лет назад +10

    I've heard some of AJ's music he definitely has his own style.

  • @GrannySanny
    @GrannySanny 2 года назад +6

    Crazy that his mother did not protect him from her abusive boyfriend. Maybe it helped make him who he is, but why? Breaks my heart that his daddy wasn't there to protect him.

  • @tropicalien3963
    @tropicalien3963 7 лет назад +4

    Aj ,were so fortunate to enjoy your music,and carry your mom and dad's Legacy,amazing!

  • @belia1313
    @belia1313 6 лет назад +10

    Time in a bottle was the first song I learned on the guitar back in the mid to late 70's RIP Jim and carry on the legacy AJ ♥

  • @chocloditelensman
    @chocloditelensman Год назад +1

    What a nice soft spoken gentleman. I hope his career has been awesome.

  • @elainelytle9704
    @elainelytle9704 4 года назад +3

    I really love his music... That's me in the bar.... When I come back to Nashville.. That is what I tell my friends.. Love it.

  • @Rosemary5352
    @Rosemary5352 4 месяца назад +1

    I love Jim croce music always

  • @rchydrozz751
    @rchydrozz751 4 года назад +3

    Its got to be tough, being in music and following a famous father. Several others come to mind.

  • @chriselliott-davis190
    @chriselliott-davis190 Год назад +2

    Love this! Thank you for sharing.

  • @phillipgarrow2297
    @phillipgarrow2297 4 года назад +4

    He's a nice young man his father would be proud

  • @gterrymed
    @gterrymed 5 лет назад +11

    He's exectly like his dad. Same mannerisms, voice.

  • @abregoa287
    @abregoa287 10 лет назад +11

    Very cool how he recorded the same songs his dad did and didn't even know it.

  • @billmayher575
    @billmayher575 3 года назад +2

    Wow you were thay little kid in the Time in a bottle vid ....sweet ! Heres to you and your dad!

  • @rosannamarie97
    @rosannamarie97 8 лет назад +8

    Fantastic guy...and very talented..

  • @frostbittencanadian
    @frostbittencanadian 11 лет назад +3

    love his story about his Dad's 1933 Gibson.....wow!!

  • @constructivecritique4049
    @constructivecritique4049 7 лет назад +34

    Damn, it's spooky how much he looks like his daddy. Especially if he'd grow a mustache.

    • @dropover
      @dropover 6 лет назад +2

      I don’t see it. Hair and skin colour maybe. Doesn’t have his expressions, eyes, or nose. Gentle voice for sure.

    • @cernowaingreenman
      @cernowaingreenman 4 года назад +3

      AJ definitely does NOT have his father's nose. I think he's actually better looking than his dad.

  • @williamthurston5904
    @williamthurston5904 7 лет назад +12

    ....... This is the first I've seen of this guys son ...I've been to the place down in San Diego the bar... With the big picture on the wall of Jim Croce...... Yeah it was kind of weird but it was nice I guess I met this guy Jim Croce in my front yard in Babylon New York one time he was looking for a friend of mine's house Nancy dorio her sister was connected to the music industry and something about Channel 12 I think on Long Island and it was always music people in and out of the apartment and he didn't know how to get there and he asked me I was in the front yard doing something on the yard where Nancy lived if I knew her and I told him yeah and I told him where she lived and we got talking for a little while ...he was a nice guy... Of the few celebrities I've met I think he was one of the nicest ones... He was a guy that could be missed if he wasn't around...... He was good people.......

  • @michaelhayes9773
    @michaelhayes9773 8 лет назад +10

    Great interview

  • @kelleyborkowski1820
    @kelleyborkowski1820 2 года назад +1

    Aj you are truly a unique young man.

  • @luvpants2012
    @luvpants2012 5 лет назад +3

    She did a great job as an interviewer

  • @josieblanco4587
    @josieblanco4587 5 лет назад +1

    I love the music songs of jimcroce super amazing thank you jim for the wonderful song you give

  • @MikeGrayeb
    @MikeGrayeb 5 лет назад +7

    What a great interview! Ann asked some great questions and AJ provided really interesting insights. Very engaging.

  • @SirDavidHaddon
    @SirDavidHaddon 11 лет назад +6

    Sounds like he is more like his dad then he once thought.. And AJ has his own music career and own music identity

  • @TamTam-pu7ed
    @TamTam-pu7ed Год назад

    Mr A.J is a talented songwriter singer an a beautiful piano player
    The love you can feel in his beautiful voice was gifted to him from his beautiful loving father the great Jim Croce.
    Mr A.J you are a beautiful man with a beautiful heart thank you for who you are and thank you mr Jim Croce for bringing such a beautiful talented child to the world .

  • @karlfortuin5794
    @karlfortuin5794 2 года назад +1

    Aj split image of your dad to me that's timeless as well as your music Jim 🕯️🕊️

  • @thegatesofdawn...1386
    @thegatesofdawn...1386 2 года назад

    God bless AJ, sure love listening to his Dad's music and seeing him sing.

  • @susanwilcox2223
    @susanwilcox2223 7 лет назад +3

    Really great interview.

  • @vilstef6988
    @vilstef6988 Год назад

    AJ is wonderful, and he's right, the blind blues and jazz guys are in a class by themselves!

  • @philt5782
    @philt5782 3 года назад +1

    Such a talented lovely guy.

  • @vivienwade4378
    @vivienwade4378 3 года назад +1

    What a lovely man. X

  • @marcusbrown198
    @marcusbrown198 3 года назад +2

    Back in 1970s right before Jim Croce died. I heard a interview on radio where he opened up and he was very emotional he even cried toward the end of the interview I think the interview was lost or destroyed
    He said his father and his brothers were very violent and if he got in a fight and lost they would take him out into the shed and beat him up because he lost and he was fighting not to put that kind of violence on to his family. That would kind of explain the song operator and what happened behind the writing of the song. Just a thought.

    • @theresashea413
      @theresashea413 2 года назад +1

      Wow, just read the reason that AJ lost his sight was because of the abuse of his mother Ingrid’s boyfriend! Notice AJ does not mention it nor ask for pity. Such a gentleman, valiant and dignified.

  • @jamieminsky9436
    @jamieminsky9436 Год назад

    There’s something in my eyes..and my heart and mind..You know.. it happens everything…Blessings….☮️☮️☮️😘😘😘👍👍👍

  • @charlottearena
    @charlottearena 3 года назад

    I loved his dad's songs Awwww

  • @z75sportster
    @z75sportster 5 лет назад +2

    Also you talk like your dad also in thought! Of music! It’s the greatest gift !

  • @mikeyates7931
    @mikeyates7931 2 года назад +1

    His voice reminds me of his dad

  • @hymayerson4592
    @hymayerson4592 7 лет назад +2

    This interview reminds me of one interviewer's interviews of Leonard Cohen. I see a similar track of your career & LCs. Brilliant conversation AJ.

  • @Popcorn-eh4le
    @Popcorn-eh4le 5 лет назад +1

    Por Dios! Es idéntico al padre!! ..y qué dulce y sensible..

  • @Ferda1964
    @Ferda1964 9 лет назад +7

    well said A.J. , all the best

  • @jrichter09
    @jrichter09 11 лет назад +7

    What a pleasant young man.

  • @jillwhite9352
    @jillwhite9352 Год назад

    AMEN, AJ -RE: style of music, it doesn't have to be one or the other ....it is ALL of it!!

  • @RyneMurray23
    @RyneMurray23 3 года назад +1

    Jim was a great dude.

  • @hymayerson4592
    @hymayerson4592 7 лет назад +4

    Admire you A J

  • @alexanderbradley78
    @alexanderbradley78 3 года назад

    Awesome interview

  • @jrt1776
    @jrt1776 4 года назад

    ❤ Jim Croce. Thanks for keeping your dads spirit alive...
    Definately a circa costello voice AJ has , which isnt bad.

  • @hymayerson4592
    @hymayerson4592 7 лет назад +2

    love to hear conversations w Sal...

  • @BeverlyM52
    @BeverlyM52 4 года назад +1

    What a great guy.

  • @Nucci604
    @Nucci604 11 лет назад +1

    Thank you will stop by next time in SD

  • @libertyann439
    @libertyann439 6 месяцев назад

    Jim Croce was a genius. So is AJ. I wonder if he could do some electronic duets with his dad!

  • @giovannironsavelli3617
    @giovannironsavelli3617 8 лет назад +18

    AJ looks so much like his father... identical kinda spooky

    • @valeriegriner5644
      @valeriegriner5644 5 лет назад +3

      He favors his mother a LOT...check it out. He looks somewhat like his dad.

    • @cernowaingreenman
      @cernowaingreenman 4 года назад +1

      He doesn't look that much like his father at all. He doesn't have his father's nose, thank god. I agree with @Valerie Griner, he looks more like his mother.

    • @whittkatt
      @whittkatt 3 года назад +2

      He does have his mum’s nose, but he certainly has his dad’s hair, face shape, head shape, mouth, and even his speaking voice, really. The eyes are a nice combo. But, seriously, if he grew that hair out into some shaggy 70s curly mess, and a big old mustache, it would be uncanny!

  • @briandusbiber2619
    @briandusbiber2619 5 лет назад +3

    I was at a Jim Croce concert at Wheaton IL in the late 70's. He was an original voice, and and darn good soundwriter. Missed.

  • @itsjudystube
    @itsjudystube 6 месяцев назад

    Lovely voice.

  • @carolynbaker5135
    @carolynbaker5135 2 года назад

    I am going to see AJ Croce Sat night. I am going to love the concert and him.

  • @roseannecoccaro9321
    @roseannecoccaro9321 9 месяцев назад

    Jim should be in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A.J. looks just like Jim.

  • @raulmaturan4196
    @raulmaturan4196 3 года назад

    AJ croce was gifted like his father they loved music.

  • @accousticdecay
    @accousticdecay 10 лет назад +9

    Very interesting and heartwarming. Thanks.

  • @chrisrose5740
    @chrisrose5740 3 года назад

    Fabulous