Do you genuinely believe all music that has ever been created was with a computer with auto tune and a electric drum pad like Jim Croce is the only one that's ever done it
50 years ago tonight, Jim Croce, along with his longtime guitarist and studio partner Maury Muehleisen (shown with him here in the video) would play a ten song set at the Prather Coliseum at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. An hour after the concert, they and four others would board a small Beechcraft plane at the Natchitoches airport bound for Sherman, Texas. It would barely clear the runway before clipping a pecan tree and crashing, killing all on board. Jim was 30 years old. Maury was 24. Days after the accident, Jim’s wife Ingrid would receive a letter in the mail from him, talking about feeling tired of the grind of the road, contemplating quitting the music business and wanting to head home to be with her and son A.J and be a family man. In it, he concluded, _“Give a kiss to my little man and tell him Daddy loves him. Remember, it’s the first sixty years that count and I’ve got 30 to go.”_ We’ll obviously never know what might have been, but in a short time Jim created a musical legacy that is still cherished to this day. Keeping resting peacefully Jim and Maury and take pride in knowing humanity is still loving your music a half century after you parted this world.
I'm 65 yo and Jim Croce left this earth when I was 16. I still get emotional whenever I watch these videos. What a treasure this man was. There will never be another one like him because that's the way it was meant to be.
67-17 yrs old. Same. I remember we thought he was like a version of James Taylor on steroids. 30 yrs old 5 albums 4 million in sales. Yes he would have become a household name. He was brilliant & funny & kind.
I was born after this Golden Age of music (in '78), but having learned more about these amazing artists and how they left us way too soon, I find myself feeling the same kinds of emotion you and others here describe. There is a TH-cam Creator going by Professor of Rock - on the daily he releases videos profiling songs and artists, and I don't know if he's covered Jim Croce, but I think that if the genre suits his format (I think it does), he'd be well served to consider a few videos on Jim and his amazing music. To the runners of this official channel, thank you for sharing this intimate look at this amazing singer-songwriter, one of my favorites since youth! His son, A.J., is now 50 and also a singer-songwriter - he is ALSO amazing and sounds just like his father in many respects! (His single cover of I Got A Name - WOWWWWW.)
No autotune. Just a guy with an acoustic guitar, a voice, and the ability to bring what he imagined to life, its amazing. I was born in 72' and still never forget what he left us with.
His musicianship and guitar capability were just plain fine - appropriate even. His voice and his lyrics are what've turned Mr. Jim Croce into an absolute legend. A historically/socially important figure who'll (hopefully) always be remembered with smiles and laughs....
My name is Silky Slim and I'm a blues bass player and singer from Chicago and Leroy Brown was a good friend of mine,.. and hung out at the Blues clubs on the northside with us and sang sometimes with. Eddie Clearwater ,..and we always talked about this Jim Croce song (Rest in Peace to Leroy)...he died of cancer,..he was sick and disappeared for a while..and came back to the club one night before he died to say goodbye to everyone...we miss you Leroy !!!
My heart breaks every time i listen to Jim, Time in a bottle and think what could have been if his life was not taken so early. All of my favorites were taken far too young, Jim Croce, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens. I love them all but something so special about Croce. RIP to all the amazing lives taken too soon.
Absolutely!! Let's not forget some of our roots and those who although experts at their craft were taken from us at an early age. ( Robert Johnson, James Marshall Hendrix, and Stevie Ray Vaughn..
So many phenomenal talents taken too soon: Croce, Ronnie Van Zant, John Denver, Karen Carpenter etc. all these artists colored my life with so much beauty. What a blessing to have their recordings and videos so we can continue to immerse ourselves in their talent. Rip to you all.
That's what I loved about Jim - a true artist with a true artist's soul. He didn't pass judgement on any of the subjects of his songs, he just painted a musical portrait of them.
My brother LOVED this song. When he was about 4 yrs old he’d sing with the radio at the top of his lungs. He thought he was so big b/c he could say the word “damn” and not get into trouble.
He is in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Dont know why he would ever be inducted in RnR Hall of Fame. Aside from the fact that they chose tons of artists that has little to nothing to do with Rock or Rock n Roll.
Just wow! No auto-tuner, no band keeping everything tight, just Jim playing guitar with excellent timing and singing at the same time. The way music should be! And the distinct look he had, like he knew something the rest of us didn't, with his roots tracing back to Sicily!
There are some artists who insist on singing and playing their instrument together when they record because they feel they give a better performance. Billy Joel is such an artist.
@@richman360 It was more in reference to the autotune, than anythng else, but when a singer can perform at this level without a band, it's usually because the talent is substantially higher than many of today's noise makers. Record yourself singing a'cappella sometime, then listen back. If you aren't on top of your game it'll make you cringe.
I loved his music from a young age then I got stationed in San Diego and oh wow me and my x went there a lot, it was then run by his ex.. he was a fantastic song writer and singer. My x and I don't love each other anymore.. every once in a while we talk and just laugh at those old days. I'm 60 if anyone wants to fact check me. Go ahead
I've ALWAYS my whole life wanted to know about, Leroy Brown. They don't make music like this anymore.. Thanks to whom ever is behind posting here to his TH-cam channel.. Much appreciated!! 🎸🤘 🎸
lol RIght?? Heard this song a million times but never knew the the background story or that there was a real Leroy Brown...how cool that he essentially made an American folk song out of a friend
@@bryanphillips6666 Maurice T. "Maury" Muehleisen was an American musician, songwriter, and artist best known for his studio work, live accompaniment, and impact on the music of Jim Croce. He died in the same plane crash that killed Croce. An interesting tidbit about Maury & Croce's musical involvement is that Croce was initially intended to be Maury's backup. The studio was actually in the process of producing Maury as a solo artist & Croce was to be his backup guitarist. Croce continued to write & record his own material while they worked together. Either Croce's songwriting abilities turned the focus to him or one of his released singles started burning up the airways. What I do know, is that it all happened VERY fast & almost to the point that it must have been hard for them to fully react & prepare for. That surely has to be the reason that most, if not all, of Croce's live performances only included him & Maury with no backup band. RIP Jim Croce & Maury Muehleisen. Tragically gone WAY too soon!!!!!!! I would have loved to hear the songs & music you guys would have continued to create together!!!!!!!
It’s me who hears his Songs in March 2024 . I have still his LPs Before he had Success he made Blues- so cool 😎 Yes, we don‘t forget Maureen Muehleisen 🎸
He died in the same plane crash and originally Jim was going to be his back up singer ,but all of a sudden Jim's songs took off! But these 2 alone working together were brilliant and if they both weren't taken too soon I'm sure they would be up there along side the greatest singer songwriting teams of all times
He never knew his music would be the iconic history it is. Simple Guitar and vocals yet somehow touch the souls of every one who heard them. What a gift, to bad it didn't last forever! Well it does, right here! Love ya Jim... What a talent.
I've loved Jim Croce for over 30 years i know thats nothing but im 41 now and my parents used to play him all of the time, i still listen to him ( obviously ) and his music will never fade
I think I remember crying when I heard about his death. My wife is an incredible artist, and did a charcoal sketch of Jim and gave it to me for Christmas that year. We still have that sketch. Makes me smile every time I look at it. When I think about all the really good singer songwriters of my youth like Jim Croce, Steve Goodman and others, it makes me feel blessed to have grown up listening to really superb music and lyrics.
I write because I don't wanna do anything else. Fuck selling out... pardon me. If you don't mind, I'd like to hear some of your favorite songs from the writers mentioned, or not mentioned. Just a few that instantly come to you, I will thank you.
And the lead singer of bread although he didn't tragically die at an early age. Jim Croce was a special singer-songwriter. I remember all of his songs and Time in a Bottle was a very special one. His balance were something else by that I mean superb. But time in a bottle was a fantastic love song.
I loved this incredible man's music! (Still do). I'll never forget that I was in high school and was in the cafeteria on lunch break. Someone had a transistor radio (remember those?) turned on when the news broke about the plane crash and Jim Croce's death. There was a big reaction from those also in hearing range of the radio and I was one of them. My heart broke in what felt like a million pieces. This wonderful man was gone. And he was just getting started on that phase of his music career. I had a couple of his 45s, Bad, Bad Leroy Brown and I Got a Name. Remember when the record company issued his greatest hits album. I rushed and buy me a copy and when I saw the photo of Jim's son with a deeply sad look on his face He was holding his father's cowboy hat. Time in a Bottle was another of his songs l loved. Jim Croce had a face and voice I've never forgotten. Thank you, God for sharing him with us even for a short time.
When I was 11 this was the 1st song I ever danced to in public (a big deal at that age). It was 1973 in a little cafe with a jukebox in the corner. I still listen to his music and I'm so grateful he had a chance to record these musical gems. I'm so sorry for the struggle he, Ingrid and AJ had, being that the greedy record companies totally ripped them off. Here he is performing these songs and the record producer parasites wouldn't allow Jim or his family to profit from his hard work and talent.
I listened to Jim Croce from a very early age and have loved his music ever since. What a talent lost so young. His storytelling and musicality are second to none.
I remember listening to his albums looking at the covers. I love his music. Reminds me of my youth. When life was care free. When we heard every word they sang and it always sounded new. Thank you Jim. My Dad knew every word of your songs. Now he is up there with you singing along.
This very song was on in the car during holidays. My parents (evidently) liked this song to drive with and while I'm a young (21) Dutchman, I still love this song.
I was 20 when he died. He was my girlfriend's favourite musician. We played all his albums all the time. Now, 50 years later, every time i think of that girl who was my first love, I play a jim Croce tune and bring back that wonderful, bittersweet time. The girl is gone but jim and maury just keep getting better with age.
I was 24 or 25 when he passed I loved his music. My oldest son was two. He would sing along. Took him a while to learn the lyrics. But he got the chorus first. He is 51 now. A very talented gituarist and singer.
Losing Jim Croce at a very young age was a Huge Loss to the music world. Perhaps he didn't realize it but he was one of the greatest musicians who can compose and write great songs. God bless you, Jim. We love you, will sing your beautiful songs and Rest in Peace.
Man why was music just so real back then?? As a 25 year old I’m probably one of this guy’s biggest fans just based off the ethnicity behind his lyrics 🥹
Jim Croce was just down to earth a great person and a tremendous singer and song writer. We have been very blessed to have him even though he was took from us at such a young age. God bless Jim Croce!
Everytime I hear him, I think I f how sad it is that he is gone. What a blessing have these wonderful songs & videos to see and hear him like he's never left! ❤️
I remember hearing this song in the 1990s and I never knew who song it. I recently found it on Spotify and I was shocked when I found out Jim died twenty years before I was even born. It's really sad too because he was so talented and such a story teller.
Jim Croce was the soundtrack to my husband's and my romance - sweet and funny and full of life. Fifty years later, we're still going strong, and we still play Jim's music when we think back on our lives together. Rest in peace, Jim.
Later as a Christmas gift I got Stevie Wonders Higher ground on 45. Another great one. Still have that also. Then I switched and just bought LP's . More music for your money.
Jim Croce is GOD's way of making life little a easier for us here on planet Earth. After all this time, Jim's songs can still fill us all with emotion. I'm sure it will always feel that way.
Dad played this song on his old Martin with all of us singing along. Jim was a gift to us all. Thanks, dude. You shined brighter than the damned sun (who, by the way, according to NASA, hasn't a lick of musical ability.)
seeing how Jim Croce had made big bad Leroy Brown came form and the song was cool to had sir and his own time too, sill like and love too sir think you for it Mr Jim Croce for it now, sir
I'm 17 and I have always been into older music and I recently discovered Jim. I immediately fell in love with his music with Walkin' Back to Georgia being the first I heard. I was bummed when I learned he passed so suddenly from such a devastating thing. Although he is very popular, I believe if he wasn't taken so soon he would have been much more legendary. It's a shame some of the most talent gets taken away. I also recently learned he's not only from Philly, but my grandpa's friend was Jim's college roommate. So that's cool!
What a treat to stumble upon. My mom introduced me to Jim's music when I was young. I had just picked up the guitar and was still looking for identity with music. Every night I would fall asleep listening to Jim Croce's Greatest Hits, trying to figure out his guitar playing. Honesly, I never did play one of his songs well but his inspiration to me was far greater then any one song could give.
Dad (SGT, USA Ret.) listened to this probably ten thousand times on vinyl when I was a kid, and I never knew how important it was back then. Glad to hear the story of the origin of Leroy!
2024 baby. My dad had a cassette tape of him, played it all the time on a RCA stereo that was about 3 foot tall and I wore that sucker out as well as a cat stevens tape!
Jim Croce will ALWAYS remain everyone ' s favorite. These are true hits, can you even imagine the music 🎶 we'd have by him should he had lived? One in a million, I'm forever his biggest fan!
In the late 70s a friend of mine and I spent a couple weekends playing at a bar in Chicago called The Purple Pickle (on Cicero, near Irving Park Road, as I recall). There was a regular there named Leroy, and we had to play this song about 4 times a night for him. And we never minded doing it.
I was just a kid when I fell in love with Jim Croce's music and when he died I cried my heart out and as much as I love his music it still just makes me so sad that we lost him so soon💔
“I got out of college in 1965 totally prepared for life in the 12th century” Amazing quote right there
It’s sad how many won’t even get the line. Jim was funny and talented.
Got a sense of humor similar to Frank Zappa
@@peterrandazzo9485 looks too
so he telling us he wasnt prepared ?
@@bulldawgsgaming887 yeah basically lol
This world really misses, genuine,non fake people,that can actually sing,without a computer.
We all miss Jim
Let me list all the people that fit that description.
1. Jim
2. Jim
3. Jim
Do you genuinely believe all music that has ever been created was with a computer with auto tune and a electric drum pad like Jim Croce is the only one that's ever done it
He was excellent 👍😊
Hear, Hear, Squire ...
@@Fwonn i think elvis also fits this
Me and my kids 2yo and up listening in 2024. Who’s with us?
My kids and grandkids.. My son plays it for us❤❤
2024
Up all night just to hear the best music ever.
Me too. Been a crazy day. Needed some fun tunes to listen to
I'm listening 😊
50 years ago tonight, Jim Croce, along with his longtime guitarist and studio partner Maury Muehleisen (shown with him here in the video) would play a ten song set at the Prather Coliseum at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
An hour after the concert, they and four others would board a small Beechcraft plane at the Natchitoches airport bound for Sherman, Texas. It would barely clear the runway before clipping a pecan tree and crashing, killing all on board. Jim was 30 years old. Maury was 24.
Days after the accident, Jim’s wife Ingrid would receive a letter in the mail from him, talking about feeling tired of the grind of the road, contemplating quitting the music business and wanting to head home to be with her and son A.J and be a family man. In it, he concluded,
_“Give a kiss to my little man and tell him Daddy loves him. Remember, it’s the first sixty years that count and I’ve got 30 to go.”_
We’ll obviously never know what might have been, but in a short time Jim created a musical legacy that is still cherished to this day.
Keeping resting peacefully Jim and Maury and take pride in knowing humanity is still loving your music a half century after you parted this world.
Grazie 10 mattina Italia
😢😢
Thanks for laying it all out so objectively - so I'd cry all over again. Damit.
Thank you for this information. I did not know this is what happened to them.
I'm 65 yo and Jim Croce left this earth when I was 16. I still get emotional whenever I watch these videos. What a treasure this man was. There will never be another one like him because that's the way it was meant to be.
65 also and still love this and the MAN. ALWAYS
I was 12when mr.jim died I'm 63 I too still tear up thinking about him ..gosh I love him and his music....loved the fact he was a Philly man too
67-17 yrs old. Same. I remember we thought he was like a version of James Taylor on steroids. 30 yrs old 5 albums 4 million in sales. Yes he would have become a household name. He was brilliant & funny & kind.
I was born after this Golden Age of music (in '78), but having learned more about these amazing artists and how they left us way too soon, I find myself feeling the same kinds of emotion you and others here describe.
There is a TH-cam Creator going by Professor of Rock - on the daily he releases videos profiling songs and artists, and I don't know if he's covered Jim Croce, but I think that if the genre suits his format (I think it does), he'd be well served to consider a few videos on Jim and his amazing music.
To the runners of this official channel, thank you for sharing this intimate look at this amazing singer-songwriter, one of my favorites since youth! His son, A.J., is now 50 and also a singer-songwriter - he is ALSO amazing and sounds just like his father in many respects! (His single cover of I Got A Name - WOWWWWW.)
No autotune. Just a guy with an acoustic guitar, a voice, and the ability to bring what he imagined to life, its amazing. I was born in 72' and still never forget what he left us with.
One of the greatest musicians that walked among us. Sad that there hasn't been another one like him. But then again, he is Jim Croce!
He's kinda forgotten, but a very very good musician 👌 💯
His musicianship and guitar capability were just plain fine - appropriate even. His voice and his lyrics are what've turned Mr. Jim Croce into an absolute legend. A historically/socially important figure who'll (hopefully) always be remembered with smiles and laughs....
Among us
Among us!
Love the back story of Leroy brown.
My name is Silky Slim and I'm a blues bass player and singer from Chicago and Leroy Brown was a good friend of mine,.. and hung out at the Blues clubs on the northside with us and sang sometimes with. Eddie Clearwater ,..and we always talked about this Jim Croce song (Rest in Peace to Leroy)...he died of cancer,..he was sick and disappeared for a while..and came back to the club one night before he died to say goodbye to everyone...we miss you Leroy !!!
I am calling B.s. on that
When was that?
Checked out your channel and your original stuff is awesome, thank you for sharing
Thanks for sharing, man! Checked your channel, good stuff!
What did he think of it??
Yes I am 65 yrs young! Bronx NYC. 2024❤
My heart breaks every time i listen to Jim, Time in a bottle and think what could have been if his life was not taken so early. All of my favorites were taken far too young, Jim Croce, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens. I love them all but something so special about Croce. RIP to all the amazing lives taken too soon.
Absolutely!! Let's not forget some of our roots and those who although experts at their craft were taken from us at an early age. ( Robert Johnson, James Marshall Hendrix, and Stevie Ray Vaughn..
Well said
Couldn't have said it better Nicholas!
I agree.
So many phenomenal talents taken too soon: Croce, Ronnie Van Zant, John Denver, Karen Carpenter etc. all these artists colored my life with so much beauty. What a blessing to have their recordings and videos so we can continue to immerse ourselves in their talent. Rip to you all.
That's what I loved about Jim - a true artist with a true artist's soul.
He didn't pass judgement on any of the subjects of his songs, he just painted a musical portrait of them.
So True
Right On!
He lost his precious life on the Long Island express way in New York city back in 1970s.
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@@MilwaukeeDave-ji6mf I heard it was in the plane crash are you the same plane crash in a different way do I Ferguson also known as far yet son 1959
My brother LOVED this song. When he was about 4 yrs old he’d sing with the radio at the top of his lungs. He thought he was so big b/c he could say the word “damn” and not get into trouble.
Funny I did that with Stephen wolf
Same rule apply to rap?
Who’s still listening to this in 2024
you, obviously
Me I am
Me, and lovin it
February 25, 2024. I'll be back.
Til infinity! Jim is so pure and will forever be a favourite
How is he not in the rock n roll hall of fame?? These guys are amazing.
I think his early death making him out of sight out of mind type thing. The Hall of Fame should hang there head's in shame.
He is in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Dont know why he would ever be inducted in RnR Hall of Fame. Aside from the fact that they chose tons of artists that has little to nothing to do with Rock or Rock n Roll.
Probably because he didn't play that much rock.
@@Versul1 you are correct although his guitar playing abilities alone make him more qualified than the list of rappers that made the RNR HOF lol
@@perkalov later research showed he was in songwriting Hall of Fame. But as a musician he should be somewhere to do why not in RnR. He wasn't country.
He could have told a bad story about him, knowing his history, but instead, made him a legend
He sounds just like an album recording. Massive talent with no frills.
Love when you hear musicians like that
Jesus. What an American musical legend. His music will live for a thousand years.
Just wow! No auto-tuner, no band keeping everything tight, just Jim playing guitar with excellent timing and singing at the same time. The way music should be! And the distinct look he had, like he knew something the rest of us didn't, with his roots tracing back to Sicily!
There are some artists who insist on singing and playing their instrument together when they record because they feel they give a better performance. Billy Joel is such an artist.
Real music, real talent..❤️❤️
People say this kind of stuff but how would the talent be reduced in the presence of a band? Completely senseless perspective no offense.
@@richman360 It was more in reference to the autotune, than anythng else, but when a singer can perform at this level without a band, it's usually because the talent is substantially higher than many of today's noise makers. Record yourself singing a'cappella sometime, then listen back. If you aren't on top of your game it'll make you cringe.
I loved his music from a young age then I got stationed in San Diego and oh wow me and my x went there a lot, it was then run by his ex.. he was a fantastic song writer and singer. My x and I don't love each other anymore.. every once in a while we talk and just laugh at those old days. I'm 60 if anyone wants to fact check me. Go ahead
I've ALWAYS my whole life wanted to know about, Leroy Brown.
They don't make music like this anymore..
Thanks to whom ever is behind posting here to his TH-cam channel..
Much appreciated!!
🎸🤘 🎸
lol RIght?? Heard this song a million times but never knew the the background story or that there was a real Leroy Brown...how cool that he essentially made an American folk song out of a friend
I wonder what ever happened to Leroy
@jimcroce who is singing with Jim?
1 Of A Kind
@@bryanphillips6666 Maurice T. "Maury" Muehleisen was an American musician, songwriter, and artist best known for his studio work, live accompaniment, and impact on the music of Jim Croce. He died in the same plane crash that killed Croce.
An interesting tidbit about Maury & Croce's musical involvement is that Croce was initially intended to be Maury's backup. The studio was actually in the process of producing Maury as a solo artist & Croce was to be his backup guitarist. Croce continued to write & record his own material while they worked together. Either Croce's songwriting abilities turned the focus to him or one of his released singles started burning up the airways. What I do know, is that it all happened VERY fast & almost to the point that it must have been hard for them to fully react & prepare for. That surely has to be the reason that most, if not all, of Croce's live performances only included him & Maury with no backup band.
RIP Jim Croce & Maury Muehleisen. Tragically gone WAY too soon!!!!!!! I would have loved to hear the songs & music you guys would have continued to create together!!!!!!!
Who is listening in 2024? I'll never not hear his songs in my head, especially this one, because it was.. educationally fun.
Me
I'm here, but I'm not sure where. So it could be fun.
I got a Jim Croce best hits compilation cassette when I was little and I’ve listened to it hundreds of times, this song was on it
Jim was just starting his career, we can only imagine what great songs we missed out on. Those damn planes took alot of greats from us.
Heaven must have wanted him so bad cuz we had him only for a moment in his young career and he was gone.
It’s me who hears his Songs in March 2024 . I have still his LPs
Before he had Success he made Blues- so cool 😎
Yes, we don‘t forget Maureen Muehleisen 🎸
Still listening at 74 years old.
Listening at 19 sir. Him and John Prine can tie a tune to story like no other! Much love!
Almost fifty years since Jim's passing. I was only 2 years old. What a darker world without him!
"Leroy looked like a jigsaw puzzle
With a couple of pieces gone"
What a storyteller!
RIP Maury Muehleisen who played a big part in Jim's return to the music industry in the early 70's. They made a pretty good duo.
I was wondering who the accompanist was - thank you!
He died in the same plane crash and originally Jim was going to be his back up singer ,but all of a sudden Jim's songs took off! But these 2 alone working together were brilliant and if they both weren't taken too soon I'm sure they would be up there along side the greatest singer songwriting teams of all times
Man, Jim taught a lot of us with his influence on stage. RIP to the late great Leroy Brown
One of my Mom's faves ... listened to him growing up. Mom's been gone 24 years and I am still listening 😢
Still listening in 2024😎
2024 still listening thanks jim
He deserves to be in the Rock -n- Roll Hall of Fame!
He never knew his music would be the iconic history it is. Simple Guitar and vocals yet somehow touch the souls of every one who heard them. What a gift, to bad it didn't last forever! Well it does, right here! Love ya Jim... What a talent.
He would have been right up there with the likes of Paul Simon had he not been taken from us so young. An amazing talent.
so tree!
LOL! I ment to say, so true!
Paul, Billy, Fogelburg, Garth, Bernie...ah the list goes on...
@@brileygabriel4949 Excellent comment! Don't forget Harry Chapin! LOL!
Paul Simon? lol Jim is way better than that clown
What a great lead into a song! I hope Leroy liked it as much as I do!
Hi Tammie
He was a little before my time but I am in love with his music, it always rings so true and he has a strong commanding voice.
Leroy just might be out there still putting himself back together there
😅@@feellucky271
A very talented man !
I got to hang out with him about a year before he was gone
He was a very kind man
Jims son is making a name for himself, and is finally playing some of his dads music and sounding great!
Jim Croce was a great & masterful storyteller. His music will stand the test of time. 🕊️Rest In Peace Mr. Croce 🕊️
As much as I love this song I've never heard it like this before, or the actual story of Leroy Brown.
What a big, sad loss that this talented man was taken away so early. RIP
There’s singers that don’t sound this good in a recording studio..Incredible live performance 🎭
I've always liked his music. I had no idea he was so charming. And those harmonies...
Never really new my Grandpa, but I fell in love with Jim Croce on my own. Later my mom told me he was one of Papa Macs favorites!
Jim Croce's voice is so clear and pure. God love him in heaven
This was amazing. I'd not heard Jim tell this story before. Thank you for putting this up on TH-cam!
I've loved Jim Croce for over 30 years i know thats nothing but im 41 now and my parents used to play him all of the time, i still listen to him ( obviously ) and his music will never fade
I think I remember crying when I heard about his death. My wife is an incredible artist, and did a charcoal sketch of Jim and gave it to me for Christmas that year. We still have that sketch. Makes me smile every time I look at it. When I think about all the really good singer songwriters of my youth like Jim Croce, Steve Goodman and others, it makes me feel blessed to have grown up listening to really superb music and lyrics.
Cool...
Holy shit my mother also did a charcoal sketch when I was a young boy!!!!!!
I write because I don't wanna do anything else. Fuck selling out... pardon me. If you don't mind, I'd like to hear some of your favorite songs from the writers mentioned, or not mentioned. Just a few that instantly come to you, I will thank you.
And the lead singer of bread although he didn't tragically die at an early age. Jim Croce was a special singer-songwriter. I remember all of his songs and Time in a Bottle was a very special one. His balance were something else by that I mean superb. But time in a bottle was a fantastic love song.
I loved this incredible man's music! (Still do).
I'll never forget that I was in high school and was in the cafeteria on lunch break. Someone had a transistor radio (remember those?) turned on when the news broke about the plane crash and Jim Croce's death. There was a big reaction from those also in hearing range of the radio and I was one of them. My heart broke in what felt like a million pieces. This wonderful man was gone. And he was just getting started on that phase of his music career. I had a couple of his 45s, Bad, Bad Leroy Brown and I Got a Name.
Remember when the record company issued his greatest hits album. I rushed and buy me a copy and when I saw the photo of Jim's son with a deeply sad look on his face
He was holding his father's cowboy hat. Time in a Bottle was another of his songs l loved.
Jim Croce had a face and voice I've never forgotten. Thank you, God for sharing him with us even for a short time.
Time in a bottle was written for his son, he wrote it the night his wife told him she was pregnant.
Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face!
My Dad used to crank this in the car on road trips when I was a kid. Great memories.
The 'old' sixth graders used to play this for us kindergartners during our morning exercise stretches in '76.
That was awesome of him telling the story, of bad, BAD LEROY BROWN!! And taking away from us, way to young!!
Back in the 1970s, Jim Croce was one of the IT guys in music. We related to him, and the memories of his music will last in us forever.
When I was 11 this was the 1st song I ever danced to in public (a big deal at that age). It was 1973 in a little cafe with a jukebox in the corner. I still listen to his music and I'm so grateful he had a chance to record these musical gems. I'm so sorry for the struggle he, Ingrid and AJ had, being that the greedy record companies totally ripped them off. Here he is performing these songs and the record producer parasites wouldn't allow Jim or his family to profit from his hard work and talent.
I listened to Jim Croce from a very early age and have loved his music ever since. What a talent lost so young. His storytelling and musicality are second to none.
Loved Jim's music. An amazing personality and singer.
Tweeted with his wife a few years ago, she's an angel 😇 💖 10-23
God Bless you " Jim Croce ❤🇵🇷R.I.P
From us in Chicago ! 🇺🇸🇮🇪
I remember listening to his albums looking at the covers. I love his music. Reminds me of my youth. When life was care free. When we heard every word they sang and it always sounded new. Thank you Jim. My Dad knew every word of your songs. Now he is up there with you singing along.
So sad his passing so young. He was brilliant way underrated! Few have heard of him in Europe or the UK Especially under 45s
'Stranger Things' introduced me to him.
This very song was on in the car during holidays. My parents (evidently) liked this song to drive with and while I'm a young (21) Dutchman, I still love this song.
I was 20 when he died. He was my girlfriend's favourite musician. We played all his albums all the time. Now, 50 years later, every time i think of that girl who was my first love, I play a jim Croce tune and bring back that wonderful, bittersweet time. The girl is gone but jim and maury just keep getting better with age.
You should try contacting her.
I was 24 or 25 when he passed I loved his music. My oldest son was two. He would sing along. Took him a while to learn the lyrics. But he got the chorus first. He is 51 now. A very talented gituarist and singer.
This song is still being played in coffee house settings. I am glad that Jim's music can still be appreciated.
One of the most gifted musicians, song writers and all around nice person!
Losing Jim Croce at a very young age was a Huge Loss to the music world. Perhaps he didn't realize it but he was one of the greatest musicians who can compose and write great songs. God bless you, Jim. We love you, will sing your beautiful songs and Rest in Peace.
Man why was music just so real back then?? As a 25 year old I’m probably one of this guy’s biggest fans just based off the ethnicity behind his lyrics 🥹
Jim Croce was just down to earth a great person and a tremendous singer and song writer. We have been very blessed to have him even though he was took from us at such a young age. God bless Jim Croce!
Everytime I hear him, I think I f how sad it is that he is gone. What a blessing have these wonderful songs & videos to see and hear him like he's never left! ❤️
I was born in 88 and I'm still waiting for a Jim Croce one-of-a-kind
Jim Croce was truly one of the greatest. What a tragedy when we lost him.
The original "Storytellers" RIP Jim
I remember buying a Crag 8 track tape player and a few 8 track tapes. And Jim was One of them.
Been a fan from day one
Music that's all heart
@Greg Normal REPORTED FREAK!
@Greg Normal yes
Nice to hear the story of one of my favorite songs. Born in 70, can't believe the talent we had making music compared to these days.
I remember hearing this song in the 1990s and I never knew who song it. I recently found it on Spotify and I was shocked when I found out Jim died twenty years before I was even born. It's really sad too because he was so talented and such a story teller.
I remember when this song came out, it was a sensation, loved it then, love it now. RIP Jim Croce.
Jim Croce was the soundtrack to my husband's and my romance - sweet and funny and full of life. Fifty years later, we're still going strong, and we still play Jim's music when we think back on our lives together. Rest in peace, Jim.
Awesome ! congrats
one lucky couple, you are !!
He sings ballads which actually has meaning. He's a good artist very few of his kind.
Jim Croce was a wonderful singer !!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
1972 he played in the gym of my community college, and I shall always remember with joy!
i was born in a pop punk rock rap hip hop music world but when listened to jim for the first time i found my kind of music :)
Still listening in 2024 i grew up with this
Jim Croce timeless. I'm in my 70's and miss this guy so much!
First 45 rpm record I ever bought on my own. I still have it.
Later as a Christmas gift I got Stevie Wonders Higher ground on 45. Another great one. Still have that also. Then I switched and just bought LP's . More music for your money.
Jim Croce is GOD's way of making life little a easier for us here on planet Earth. After all this time, Jim's songs can still fill us all with emotion. I'm sure it will always feel that way.
From the south side of Chicago,, baddest side of town!! Truth 👏😎
Dad played this song on his old Martin with all of us singing along. Jim was a gift to us all. Thanks, dude. You shined brighter than the damned sun (who, by the way, according to NASA, hasn't a lick of musical ability.)
seeing how Jim Croce had made big bad Leroy Brown came form and the song was cool to had sir and his own time too, sill like and love too sir think you for it Mr Jim Croce for it now, sir
My very first CD I bought in the 80's was Jim Croce's greatest hits. I still have it and it is one of my favorites.
1 of the greatest ever, a shame he doesn't get talked about, He has so many big hits, For Christ sake he sung Time in a Bottle and Leroy Brown
ahh time in a bottle I was just thinking of that song
You Don't Mess Around with Jim....
He was great, you dont mess around with Jim is 1 of my favorite songs, Leroy Brown is my favorite tho
I'm 17 and I have always been into older music and I recently discovered Jim. I immediately fell in love with his music with Walkin' Back to Georgia being the first I heard. I was bummed when I learned he passed so suddenly from such a devastating thing. Although he is very popular, I believe if he wasn't taken so soon he would have been much more legendary. It's a shame some of the most talent gets taken away. I also recently learned he's not only from Philly, but my grandpa's friend was Jim's college roommate. So that's cool!
Timeless music 🎼 made in the 70’s but will go on forever. May you be lucky enough to know Jim Croce’s music a true joy
What a treat to stumble upon. My mom introduced me to Jim's music when I was young. I had just picked up the guitar and was still looking for identity with music. Every night I would fall asleep listening to Jim Croce's Greatest Hits, trying to figure out his guitar playing. Honesly, I never did play one of his songs well but his inspiration to me was far greater then any one song could give.
Jim was the best! I could and do listen to him as often as possible! Writer, singer, musician, we lost so much when he passed!
Dad (SGT, USA Ret.) listened to this probably ten thousand times on vinyl when I was a kid, and I never knew how important it was back then. Glad to hear the story of the origin of Leroy!
2024 baby. My dad had a cassette tape of him, played it all the time on a RCA stereo that was about 3 foot tall and I wore that sucker out as well as a cat stevens tape!
I have been a fan for many years. He was also one of the worlds greatest song writers. I can not think of one person that did not like him.
Jim Croce will ALWAYS remain everyone ' s favorite. These are true hits, can you even imagine the music 🎶 we'd have by him should he had lived? One in a million, I'm forever his biggest fan!
Love the story telling. Such a loss to lose Jim so young
In the late 70s a friend of mine and I spent a couple weekends playing at a bar in Chicago called The Purple Pickle (on Cicero, near Irving Park Road, as I recall). There was a regular there named Leroy, and we had to play this song about 4 times a night for him. And we never minded doing it.
I was just a kid when I fell in love with Jim Croce's music and when he died I cried my heart out and as much as I love his music it still just makes me so sad that we lost him so soon💔
This was one of first albums, when I was about twelve. Finding this video, man, got the biggest smile on my face! 🥳