Love Croce and those lyrics are actually going to be in bottles with my husband's ashes for family and friends to spread. He passed 3 months ago and this song is so appreciated and appropriate.
This song was released shortly after the plane crash that took Jim's life. I was in sixth grade - and it quickly became everyone's favorite song. It was also the first song I'd heard that reduced me - or any of my peers - to tears. I remember the very first time I heard it - my mother was driving me to an orthodontist appointment and it came on the radio. It sliced me to my core. As much as I needed to be comforted, I was going through a tough-guy phase and so I turned toward the window to hide the fact that I was crying. When the song ended, I felt a hand on my forearm. I turned to see that my mother had been sobbing quietly as she drove - and needed comfort from me.
Such a cool story. I was a little younger than you, but the song had the same impact. I immediately bought the single and everyone at the record store on that day was doing the exact same thing. Not a wonder why it shot up to #1.
I was a sophomore in high school, and yes - we all were treasuring this song and remembering his very short life. How prophetic, though - you never have the time to do the things you want, once you find them...and then he died.
Jim was a wonderful lyricist & storyteller. Maury Muehleisen was a phenomenally gifted guitarist. He doesn't get nearly enough credit for his added magic on Jim's songs. He was 24 when he died in the same plane crash that Jim did.
Any Jim Croce song is great. His songs "Operator", "You Don't Mess Around With Jim", "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song" and "I Got A Name" are great. As for Rod Stewart my fav song is "Forever Young", but "Young Turks", "Maggie May", "Do 'Ya Think I'm Sexy", "All For Love" (with Bryan Adams and Sting), "Ooh La La" and "This Old Heart Of Mine" are all worth a listen.
I'm so glad you have added Jim Croce to the mix! Other great songs by him include Operator, I Got a Name, and I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song. You won't be disappointed by any of his songs.
Jim has always been one of my favorite artists. I cried the day he died. The song was prophetic for him and a lot of people. This is my favorite song of his. You sure picked a heartbreaker to start with Jim's music.
"...but there never seems to be enough time to do the things you want to do once you find them..." That line just destroys me every single time, knowing that we lost him so soon after this was released. On the subject of Rod Stewart, others will likely say otherwise, but my favorite Stewart song is called Reason To Believe, which I think is a great song and a good showcase of the emotional impact Stewart's voice is capable of carrying, when he slows down and pours some feeling into a song. Looking at others' suggestions, I'm reminded that it was released as the B side of the song Maggie Mae when the single was chosen for the album.
Definitely agree with you... Reason to Believe is amazing. Forever Young has a special meaning to me also... my mom bought the 45 and played it every day as I was heading out to my nursing classes... graduated high school in 88, nursing school in 89. Mom's been gone almost 13 years (August 23), I still have that 45, and it still brings me to tears every time I hear it.
I actually credit Jim Croce with teaching me how to play guitar. I was 13 years old in 1981, with my eyes closed, sitting on the floor with my legs crossed, holding my guitar, and my ear about 12 inches from the speaker, while I worked out the chords and technique. He really was my teacher.
James Taylor stuff is great to play too….a lot more difficult than most acoustic songs…really shows how badass James Taylor is…the stuff Jim’s guitarist Maury did was magic too
@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 Absolutely yes! Actually, I'm known for saying that I was taught how to play guitar by Jim Croce, James Taylor and John Denver. For purposes of this reaction and comment I only mentioned Jim Croce. And in fact, my style of play is more like John Denver and Jim Croce than James Taylor. One of the first songs I ever learned to play and sing was "Sweet Baby James". And you're right! Lots of J.T.'s chord progressions are more sophisticated with lots of key changes to build tension and resolution than others'. Some songs like "Walking Man", "Gone to Carolina in My Mind", "Country Roads", etc are fairly simple to play, and in fact, it's their simplicity and repetition that builds the hook. One of my favorites, "Only A Dream in Rio" uses an almost never-ending bass line riff over and over and over that creates a hypnotic effect. One the other hand... some of his best-known songs like "Mexico", or "You've Got A Friend" are surprisingly complex, and it's amazing how he found a way to make the complexity sound so simple. I especially love his later works (Copperline, That's Why I'm Here, and others). It occurs to me that maybe we should give a shoutout to Carol King as well because more than a few of his best-known hits were written by her. Man I could talk about this all day. But I'll wrap up by saying thanks for mentioning J.T. alongside Jim Croce because together, they helped craft a sound that was unique to their time.
Another great folk rock singer songwriter who we lost so young. This is the music I grew up with. Unique storyteller & ballad singer. He touches your soul. He had a lot of great hits in his short career. "Photographs & Memories", "Operator", "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown", "You Don't Mess Around With Jim", "I Got A Name", "Workin' At The Car Wash Blues," "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song", "Roller Derby Queen", "Rapid Roy", "Lover's Cross" etc.
Huge Croce fan! You're one of the few I've seen that mention a favorite of mine: "Lover's Cross". "Roller Derby Queen" is a lot of fun, and a favorite when I'm in the mood for something lighthearted and goofy.
Rod Stewart…start with “Maggie Mae” or “The First Cut is the Deepest” Cliff Richards start with “Devil Woman” or “We Don’t Talk Anymore” Croce you need to do “I Got a Name” or “Operator” next
What I find fascinating about his song is the chords. When he sings the verse, which is hopeful, the chords are mostly minor. And when he sings the chorus, which you might qualify as sad and lamenting, the chords are mostly major. Such a nice intermix of happy and sad.
Jim was a master storyteller. His songs told stories that made you feel happy, sad, or nostalgic. We lost him 50 years ago at only 30 years of age in a plane crash. I wish he had been with us longer. I would love to have heard the music that he would have made. RIP, Jim. I know you are entertaining the angels with your beautiful music & voice. P. S. Check out Roller Derby Queen. The best of his 'fun' songs. Too funny! Photographs & Memories: His Greatest Hits is a really great compilation of his songs.
One of my favourite songs, and it makes me cry every time! If you're looking to really experience the amazing Rod Stewart, you can do no better than The Killing of Georgie (parts 1 & 2) or Maggie May. Rod has reinvented himself every decade and seems to be better remembered for his Pop phase but the early years were, in my opinion, the best. He also did a series of albums a few years ago called The Great American Songbook which showed a completely different side to his music. Still going strong at 78 years of age!
An equally touching song from Jim was Operator. For something [much] more lighthearted, try Bad, Bad Leroy Brown or You Don’t Mess Around With Jim. I cry every time I hear Time In A Bottle or Operator. I’m glad to know I’m not alone.
You are saying his name right! And yeah, his music is very emotionally evocative (I always feel those tears on this song and Photographs and Memories.) Whether ballad or singing about bad bad outlaws (another of his favourite topics ) he'll rope you into his stories and you won't want to leave them. I was a child of the 70s and was raised on his music. A romantic, tragic figure that always elicited in my child's mind that of a wandering minstrel with his guitar slung over his back as he hitchhiked back and forth across the continent in his faded jeans and denim jacket... A talented wordsmith gone too soon.
As an old timer that was alive when Jim was, I can't thank you enough for bringing this timeless song back to help people remember how emotional a song can get. I like to think of this song as a gut punch of love. It's almost like he knew how little time he truly had left on this Earth. Please listen to Photographs and Memories. If that one doesn't make you get a teardrop you should check into seeing when your soul left you!
I've been a Jim Croce fan since first hearing his music in the early 70's. One of my favorites of his is one that I rarely see mentioned: "Lover's Cross". I don't think it was ever a huge hit, but it became one of my favorites as soon as I first heard it.
I was in the first year of high school when he died. Remember it vividly. I had “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim” on cassette from 1971 which has this song. Realized some 10 years ago you can sing Chim-Chiminey from Mary Poppins very easily to this melody. Similar song structure, I guess. Anyway, you wonder what he may have produced in those years he lost and I’m sure he would’ve been proud of AJ.
One of my favorite, all time songs. Loved it growing up in the 70's. Very sad that he passed away too young. This song is timeless. My first husband was a singer in a choir. Beautiful baritone. He made a tape of songs that he sang for me and this song was one of them. It always makes me cry now because the romantic in me believes in fairy tales and happily ever afters and this song reminds me of how I felt back then.
You've got his name pronunciation down perfectly! Great song to start with, but just one of his many moving hits. The entire Photographs and Memories album is unbelievable. It was the very first album I ever purchased (and wore out). Not all of the songs are tearjerkers, there are a few faster paced, upbeat songs too! Would be a good album to react to. As for Cliff Richard - definitely 'Devil Woman'! And Rod Stewart - (another *deep* rabbit hole) has to be 'Maggie May' or 'Do You Think I'm Sexy' - hard choice, waaay to many to pick from!!! Loving following your journey.
Favorite Jim Croce for me is “I Got A Name”. Another artist to consider is singer songwriter John Prine. He was a brilliant songwriter highly admired by other artist. His lyrics can move you to tears from laughter or tears from sadness.
John Prine was great! One of my favorite singer-songwriters of the era, Steve Goodman, worked with him often. Steve was another who left us too soon-leukemia took him, albeit later than originally predicted.
I lost my sister and my mom this past year. The song was about a romantic relationship but it really encapsulates our need to spend time with those we love.
I follow dozens of TH-cam pages, across a variety of interests. You are quite possibly my favorite page. I simply love these videos. Real, raw and honest. Those of us that grew up and love these songs as part of us so appreciate your videos.
I love Jim Croce. Grew up listening to him. I remember when he died. You can't go wrong listening to any of his songs. Same with Rod Stewart. He is still putting out songs. Wake up Maggie is probably one of my favorites. Young Hearts and Forever Young as well.
One of my earliest memories is finding this record in my parents stack in 79 and loving it, only for them to tell me that he died 6 years prior. It completely changes your perspective of this song knowing what happened shortly thereafter. Take the time now to remind people how much you love them. You never know when it will be your last opportunity to do so.
Cliff Richard sang a duet with Olivia Newton John in 1980 called "Suddenly." Olivia and Cliff were longtime friends and often guests on the other’s variety shows (still popular at the time).
I still have my vinyl album of his. Such an amazing talent, singer, and human being. His music will live on forever, as long as there is love and lovers.
I could tell you were feelin' it. This is such a beautiful song, but Jim also had a lot of fun with his music, too. "Roller Derby Queen" is a fun one as--of course--are "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" and "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown". "Operator" is another beautiful song. With all his songs--wonderful storytelling. Just wonderful! Cliff Richards? The only songs of his that I know are his hits: "Devil Woman" and "We Don't Talk Anymore" ("Devil Woman" is my favorite). Rod Stewart? Personally, "Gasoline Alley" is my favorite--it's an early one--but there so many to choose from. "Reason to Believe", "Every Picture Tells a Story", "Maggie May" and on and on. Have fun!
He died on September 20, 1973 in a plane crash while touring. He had written his wife a letter telling her he was considering giving up music to write screen plays. She received it after his death. His song I Got A Name was released as scheduled the day after on September 21. He wrote Time In A Bottle after his wife told him she was pregnant in 1970.
I used to sing this song to my babies when I rocked them!!!!! Wish he hadn't left us so soon! Rod Steward is great as well. Saw him in his Tonight's The Night Tour wayyyy back when. He wore a pink suit, shoes and tie!!!!! Maggie May, Young Turks ..... there are lots of great ones to choose from!
Makes me cry every time I hear it. Remembering my special someone! It’s a very moving song RIP Jim. May God bless. As fir Rod, Maggie Mae is my favorite! Thank you.
I grew up listening to this genre of music from my dad. Im extremely grateful I grew up in a musical household and would relax to these songs as a child. My dad was an undiscovered musician and would play this on his guitar and sing.He passed in 2005 but luckily we still have his tapes and personal songs he had made.
I LOVE Jim Croce. I was so excited to see this video, you started with my fav song of his, this was even the song I chose to walk down the aisle at my wedding; I can highly recommend you follow it with OPERATOR, and I GOT A NAME Thanks for keeping "our" music alive
Jim Croce was a national treasure. Gone way too soon. Try "Operator" next
I agree “Operator” is a great song to check out!!!
Agree
My favorite.
This and operator are my two favorites, but loved his fun stuff too -bad Leroy, and don’t mess with Jim..
Or, Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown!
"Photographs and Memories" is a beautiful song by Jim Croce
Love Croce and those lyrics are actually going to be in bottles with my husband's ashes for family and friends to spread. He passed 3 months ago and this song is so appreciated and appropriate.
My parents hardly agreed on any music. Jim was one of them. I know every word to every song
50 years after his death he's still making an impact. 'You Don't Mess Around with Jim' and 'Bad, Bad Leroy Brown' are happy songs.
This song was released shortly after the plane crash that took Jim's life. I was in sixth grade - and it quickly became everyone's favorite song. It was also the first song I'd heard that reduced me - or any of my peers - to tears. I remember the very first time I heard it - my mother was driving me to an orthodontist appointment and it came on the radio. It sliced me to my core. As much as I needed to be comforted, I was going through a tough-guy phase and so I turned toward the window to hide the fact that I was crying. When the song ended, I felt a hand on my forearm. I turned to see that my mother had been sobbing quietly as she drove - and needed comfort from me.
Such a cool story. I was a little younger than you, but the song had the same impact. I immediately bought the single and everyone at the record store on that day was doing the exact same thing. Not a wonder why it shot up to #1.
As a person about your age, I 1000% understand.
I was a sophomore in high school, and yes - we all were treasuring this song and remembering his very short life. How prophetic, though - you never have the time to do the things you want, once you find them...and then he died.
What a beautiful moment for the 2 of you.❤
I was in third grade. Our Art teacher was quite upset by the news of his death & played this song for us to create artwork.
Jim was a wonderful lyricist & storyteller. Maury Muehleisen was a phenomenally gifted guitarist. He doesn't get nearly enough credit for his added magic on Jim's songs. He was 24 when he died in the same plane crash that Jim did.
Any Jim Croce song is great. His songs "Operator", "You Don't Mess Around With Jim", "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song" and "I Got A Name" are great. As for Rod Stewart my fav song is "Forever Young", but "Young Turks", "Maggie May", "Do 'Ya Think I'm Sexy", "All For Love" (with Bryan Adams and Sting), "Ooh La La" and "This Old Heart Of Mine" are all worth a listen.
If you liked this, "Operator" is another good one.
I'm so glad you have added Jim Croce to the mix! Other great songs by him include Operator, I Got a Name, and I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song. You won't be disappointed by any of his songs.
This song has always had the ability to make me cry. He was so talented and taken far too soon! Rod Stewart should be Maggie Mae.
Yes, Rod Stewart, Maggie May!
Maggie May was written about Rod's introduction to sex. She was twice his age and it happened only one time. He was 14 or 16, I can't remember. 💖💖
Jim has always been one of my favorite artists. I cried the day he died. The song was prophetic for him and a lot of people. This is my favorite song of his. You sure picked a heartbreaker to start with Jim's music.
Even today........the line about never having enough time wrenches my gut.
This song is beloved by millions ❤️❤️❤️ Jim is also loved by millions ❤️❤️❤️ Rest in peace and comfort, Jim
“I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song”is his most wonderful. The other two are “Operator” and “ I’ve Got a Name”.
An unbelievable talent who left us too soon. He and Maury were an unbeatable combination.
"...but there never seems to be enough time to do the things you want to do once you find them..." That line just destroys me every single time, knowing that we lost him so soon after this was released. On the subject of Rod Stewart, others will likely say otherwise, but my favorite Stewart song is called Reason To Believe, which I think is a great song and a good showcase of the emotional impact Stewart's voice is capable of carrying, when he slows down and pours some feeling into a song. Looking at others' suggestions, I'm reminded that it was released as the B side of the song Maggie Mae when the single was chosen for the album.
Could not agree more with your Rod Stewart pick! I have always loved Reason to Believe!
Reason to Believe is my favourite Rod Stewart song too, definitely worth a listen!
He definitely died too young. Incredible song writer!
He died the day before I Got A Name was released.
Very sad.
Definitely agree with you... Reason to Believe is amazing. Forever Young has a special meaning to me also... my mom bought the 45 and played it every day as I was heading out to my nursing classes... graduated high school in 88, nursing school in 89. Mom's been gone almost 13 years (August 23), I still have that 45, and it still brings me to tears every time I hear it.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written.
I was about to write the same exact words.
A once heard never forgotten tune, try "Operator" too.
I actually credit Jim Croce with teaching me how to play guitar. I was 13 years old in 1981, with my eyes closed, sitting on the floor with my legs crossed, holding my guitar, and my ear about 12 inches from the speaker, while I worked out the chords and technique. He really was my teacher.
I was born in 81. I grew up with this music.
One of mine too….him and Tom Petty
James Taylor stuff is great to play too….a lot more difficult than most acoustic songs…really shows how badass James Taylor is…the stuff Jim’s guitarist Maury did was magic too
@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 Absolutely yes! Actually, I'm known for saying that I was taught how to play guitar by Jim Croce, James Taylor and John Denver. For purposes of this reaction and comment I only mentioned Jim Croce. And in fact, my style of play is more like John Denver and Jim Croce than James Taylor. One of the first songs I ever learned to play and sing was "Sweet Baby James". And you're right! Lots of J.T.'s chord progressions are more sophisticated with lots of key changes to build tension and resolution than others'. Some songs like "Walking Man", "Gone to Carolina in My Mind", "Country Roads", etc are fairly simple to play, and in fact, it's their simplicity and repetition that builds the hook. One of my favorites, "Only A Dream in Rio" uses an almost never-ending bass line riff over and over and over that creates a hypnotic effect. One the other hand... some of his best-known songs like "Mexico", or "You've Got A Friend" are surprisingly complex, and it's amazing how he found a way to make the complexity sound so simple. I especially love his later works (Copperline, That's Why I'm Here, and others). It occurs to me that maybe we should give a shoutout to Carol King as well because more than a few of his best-known hits were written by her. Man I could talk about this all day. But I'll wrap up by saying thanks for mentioning J.T. alongside Jim Croce because together, they helped craft a sound that was unique to their time.
Good way to learn
Another great folk rock singer songwriter who we lost so young. This is the music I grew up with. Unique storyteller & ballad singer. He touches your soul. He had a lot of great hits in his short career. "Photographs & Memories", "Operator", "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown", "You Don't Mess Around With Jim", "I Got A Name", "Workin' At The Car Wash Blues," "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song", "Roller Derby Queen", "Rapid Roy", "Lover's Cross" etc.
Huge Croce fan! You're one of the few I've seen that mention a favorite of mine: "Lover's Cross". "Roller Derby Queen" is a lot of fun, and a favorite when I'm in the mood for something lighthearted and goofy.
I loved Car Wash Blues. It sounds autobiographical.
Me too! I believe our generation created the best!
@@gordonhaire9206 That one’s my favorite of his! I can picture the whole scene, and he makes me laugh every single time I hear it! 😂💐
You have a huge heart. The world would be a better place with more people like you in it.
Rod Stewart…start with “Maggie Mae” or “The First Cut is the Deepest”
Cliff Richards start with “Devil Woman” or “We Don’t Talk Anymore”
Croce you need to do “I Got a Name” or “Operator” next
What I find fascinating about his song is the chords. When he sings the verse, which is hopeful, the chords are mostly minor. And when he sings the chorus, which you might qualify as sad and lamenting, the chords are mostly major. Such a nice intermix of happy and sad.
Good observation. I think that's probably why the song succeeds in making you feel all the tender feelings, without being either corny OR depressing.
Jim was a master storyteller. His songs told stories that made you feel happy, sad, or nostalgic. We lost him 50 years ago at only 30 years of age in a plane crash. I wish he had been with us longer. I would love to have heard the music that he would have made. RIP, Jim. I know you are entertaining the angels with your beautiful music & voice.
P. S. Check out Roller Derby Queen. The best of his 'fun' songs. Too funny! Photographs & Memories: His Greatest Hits is a really great compilation of his songs.
Roller Derby Queen is my all time favorite
I'm sitting here quietly singing a long with Jim. Such a beautiful soul.
This song always gets me. Jim Croce was a fantastic writer ❤
One of my favourite songs, and it makes me cry every time!
If you're looking to really experience the amazing Rod Stewart, you can do no better than The Killing of Georgie (parts 1 & 2) or Maggie May. Rod has reinvented himself every decade and seems to be better remembered for his Pop phase but the early years were, in my opinion, the best. He also did a series of albums a few years ago called The Great American Songbook which showed a completely different side to his music. Still going strong at 78 years of age!
He had no filter from his heart to the world.
“I got a name” another one of my fav songs from Jim. The lyrics from that song makes me think of my father.
An equally touching song from Jim was Operator. For something [much] more lighthearted, try Bad, Bad Leroy Brown or You Don’t Mess Around With Jim.
I cry every time I hear Time In A Bottle or Operator. I’m glad to know I’m not alone.
You are saying his name right! And yeah, his music is very emotionally evocative (I always feel those tears on this song and Photographs and Memories.) Whether ballad or singing about bad bad outlaws (another of his favourite topics ) he'll rope you into his stories and you won't want to leave them. I was a child of the 70s and was raised on his music. A romantic, tragic figure that always elicited in my child's mind that of a wandering minstrel with his guitar slung over his back as he hitchhiked back and forth across the continent in his faded jeans and denim jacket...
A talented wordsmith gone too soon.
One of the most heartfelt lyrics ever recorded. Jim was a beautiful soul.
It is a beautiful song.
My daughter was born in 1973 and I sang this song to her while rocking her to sleep every night! Such a special talent gone too soon!
For Rod Stewart, try "The First Cut is the Deepest". Great track and you get a two-for-one as well--it was written by Cat Stevens.
His (uncredited) vocal on In A Broken Dream by Python Lee Jackson is phenomenal.
Yes❤
Beautiful lyrics. Powerful song. Romantic 😢
My favorite Rod Stewart songs are you wear it well, maggie mae, and every picture tells a story.
Maggie May and Tonight's the Night
Jim was an excellent singer songwriter it’s sad we lost him at a young age
50 years gone. I was 12 when he passed and I cried. He was a great songwriter and singer.
As an old timer that was alive when Jim was, I can't thank you enough for bringing this timeless song back to help people remember how emotional a song can get.
I like to think of this song as a gut punch of love. It's almost like he knew how little time he truly had left on this Earth.
Please listen to Photographs and Memories. If that one doesn't make you get a teardrop you should check into seeing when your soul left you!
Sir Rod Stewart, so so many good ones but I really love Forever Young.
please do "operator" by jim croce next! my fav song of his!
Top tier artist, storyteller, songwriter, and performer.
The song "Operator" will really get to you!
Jim was the voice of our generations god-awful times and we loved him.
Operator is another great song and story by Jim 👍
'I Got a Name' is also a great song from Jim.
I've been a Jim Croce fan since first hearing his music in the early 70's. One of my favorites of his is one that I rarely see mentioned: "Lover's Cross". I don't think it was ever a huge hit, but it became one of my favorites as soon as I first heard it.
Bless your heart. Hope you had a good day
50 years later this song has more meaning and gives me the deep, sentimental feels.
I was in the first year of high school when he died. Remember it vividly. I had “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim” on cassette from 1971 which has this song. Realized some 10 years ago you can sing Chim-Chiminey from Mary Poppins very easily to this melody. Similar song structure, I guess. Anyway, you wonder what he may have produced in those years he lost and I’m sure he would’ve been proud of AJ.
I was a junior in high school, was devastating.
An absolutely beautiful song🥹 when I 1st heard it in '73 I was 8 yr and it made quite a impact on me!!💝💞
Jim Croce - Operator and I’ll Have To Say I Love You In A Song.
One of my favorite, all time songs. Loved it growing up in the 70's. Very sad that he passed away too young. This song is timeless. My first husband was a singer in a choir. Beautiful baritone. He made a tape of songs that he sang for me and this song was one of them. It always makes me cry now because the romantic in me believes in fairy tales and happily ever afters and this song reminds me of how I felt back then.
What a beautiful song written by Jim Croce, yet so very sad to know he died the next year in a plane crash. RIP Jim 💝💝💝
You are not alone in your emotions to this. I have known this song for 50 years and it hits every time.
Excellent reaction, Jim Croce has some excellent songs...
Omgosh what a pure, beautiful reaction. Thank you, you made my eyes so sweaty.
You've got his name pronunciation down perfectly! Great song to start with, but just one of his many moving hits. The entire Photographs and Memories album is unbelievable. It was the very first album I ever purchased (and wore out). Not all of the songs are tearjerkers, there are a few faster paced, upbeat songs too! Would be a good album to react to. As for Cliff Richard - definitely 'Devil Woman'! And Rod Stewart - (another *deep* rabbit hole) has to be 'Maggie May' or 'Do You Think I'm Sexy' - hard choice, waaay to many to pick from!!! Loving following your journey.
Favorite Jim Croce for me is “I Got A Name”. Another artist to consider is singer songwriter John Prine. He was a brilliant songwriter highly admired by other artist. His lyrics can move you to tears from laughter or tears from sadness.
John Prine was great! One of my favorite singer-songwriters of the era, Steve Goodman, worked with him often. Steve was another who left us too soon-leukemia took him, albeit later than originally predicted.
I lost my sister and my mom this past year. The song was about a romantic relationship but it really encapsulates our need to spend time with those we love.
I love Jim Croce to the depths of my soul !!
Maggie Mae by Rod Stewart please 😊
I follow dozens of TH-cam pages, across a variety of interests. You are quite possibly my favorite page. I simply love these videos. Real, raw and honest. Those of us that grew up and love these songs as part of us so appreciate your videos.
I love Jim Croce. Grew up listening to him. I remember when he died. You can't go wrong listening to any of his songs. Same with Rod Stewart. He is still putting out songs. Wake up Maggie is probably one of my favorites. Young Hearts and Forever Young as well.
I share you reaction. Makes me cry a little every time I listen to this song. Thanks for sharing x
So glad you found him :) one of a kind all around .
Master musician, storyteller, songwriter, human being, and did it all before age 30….crazy
One of my earliest memories is finding this record in my parents stack in 79 and loving it, only for them to tell me that he died 6 years prior.
It completely changes your perspective of this song knowing what happened shortly thereafter.
Take the time now to remind people how much you love them. You never know when it will be your last opportunity to do so.
Cliff Richard sang a duet with Olivia Newton John in 1980 called "Suddenly." Olivia and Cliff were longtime friends and often guests on the other’s variety shows (still popular at the time).
Great reaction. Thank you.
Jim's songs are either beautiful or super fun.... enjoy getting into his catalogue. Maggie May for Rod.
Your reaction is priceless and why Jim Groce’s music is so impactful.
He had a beautiful and clear singing voice. He always brought a smile to my face.
I still have my vinyl album of his. Such an amazing talent, singer, and human being. His music will live on forever, as long as there is love and lovers.
Our wedding song 49 years ago ❤ The world lost a great singer/songwriter ridiculously too soon 💔
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this reaction.
Thank you, Salvo - Jim was amazing! always enjoy your reactions...
One of my favorite songs. He was wonderful. Died so young!😢
This is such a beautiful song, so very beautiful
I could tell you were feelin' it. This is such a beautiful song, but Jim also had a lot of fun with his music, too. "Roller Derby Queen" is a fun one as--of course--are "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" and "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown". "Operator" is another beautiful song. With all his songs--wonderful storytelling. Just wonderful! Cliff Richards? The only songs of his that I know are his hits: "Devil Woman" and "We Don't Talk Anymore" ("Devil Woman" is my favorite). Rod Stewart? Personally, "Gasoline Alley" is my favorite--it's an early one--but there so many to choose from. "Reason to Believe", "Every Picture Tells a Story", "Maggie May" and on and on. Have fun!
He died on September 20, 1973 in a plane crash while touring. He had written his wife a letter telling her he was considering giving up music to write screen plays. She received it after his death. His song I Got A Name was released as scheduled the day after on September 21. He wrote Time In A Bottle after his wife told him she was pregnant in 1970.
Thank you for this reaction...one of my favorite songs
I used to sing this song to my babies when I rocked them!!!!! Wish he hadn't left us so soon! Rod Steward is great as well. Saw him in his Tonight's The Night Tour wayyyy back when. He wore a pink suit, shoes and tie!!!!! Maggie May, Young Turks ..... there are lots of great ones to choose from!
Lovely song both the music that tickles the ears and lyrics that are so thought provoking.
Makes me cry every time I hear it. Remembering my special someone! It’s a very moving song RIP Jim. May God bless. As fir Rod, Maggie Mae is my favorite! Thank you.
Love Jim Croce one of my all time favourites
Me too buddy, I can't listen to this without crying❣️❣️❣️☺️🌹☺️❣️❣️
It was ironic because he died shortly before it was released. "Lovers Cross" is another onre of my favorites.
He was a singular talent. Photographs and memories is another good one. Gasoline Alley is a good Rod song.
It's such a beautiful song. I remember when he died. I was heartbroken. What a voice and the world lost so much when he died.
I grew up listening to this genre of music from my dad. Im extremely grateful I grew up in a musical household and would relax to these songs as a child. My dad was an undiscovered musician and would play this on his guitar and sing.He passed in 2005 but luckily we still have his tapes and personal songs he had made.
Operator is a must listen!
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever.
He was brilliant 😊
Great reaction to a wonderful song from a superb talent! Rod Stewart? "Reason To Believe" is excellent, as is "Every Picture Tells A Story"! Enjoy!!
Rod Stewart: Rhythm of My Heart. Grabs my emotions every single time.
Rod Stewart 'Forever Young' is the place to start.
I LOVE Jim Croce. I was so excited to see this video, you started with my fav song of his, this was even the song I chose to walk down the aisle at my wedding; I can highly recommend you follow it with OPERATOR, and I GOT A NAME Thanks for keeping "our" music alive
This is one of my favorite songs of all time💗