Tears...First time hearing JIM CROCE - TIME IN A BOTTLE REACTION

[@rickjend6667]

Jim actually wrote this for his new born son, whom was less than 2 years old when Jim died in the plane crash. I vividly remember when Jim died. He was my favorite solo artist at the time, and frankly still is to this day. He created the most beautiful music. Very sad.

[@Blasserman]

I remember too Rick. I was a fan and his death was tragic for so many reasons.

[@denicesanders4586]

His son is a singer too.

[@danae8112]

@@denicesanders4586 Seeing AJ Croce was my last concert pre-COVID. He did a mix of his own stuff and his father's songs and it was just as fantastic as you imagine it would be.

[@sallyatticum]

Mine, too. And he died on my birthday. I was absolutely heartbroken.

[@pduff7246]

if I'm remembering correctly I believe going to a gig which was the last if not one of the last before him taking a long break according to his wife

[@donlawson3330]

Crow-chee. “Operator” is a must hear, as are most of his others. Sadly died shortly after achieving success.

[@lindacarlton3154]

Well said. ❤❤

[@artfisk3]

what he said !!

[@modularmuse]

Died in a plane crash.

[@pennywells9824]

I heard him pronouce his name on a talk show. He said Crochay

[@personalcheeses8073]

@@pennywells9824 I think it’s Croshay too as in Crochet

[@cathysorge8433]

Died in a plane crash. Very sad. I have loved his music since the 1970's.

[@brandonious7732]

Operator should be the next croce song

[@cman9373]

Jim Croce and Harry Chapin, two of the all time best story teller artists...

[@rorygrime1202]

Do not forget the Canadian Mr. Gordon Lightfoot.

[@cman9373]

Big fan....@@rorygrime1202

[@leannmiller7153]

I walked down the aisle at my wedding to this. A friend sang and played acoustic guitar….1975. We’re still listening to it 46 years later❤️❤️❤️

[@danjoda755]

When I got married in 1973, I played Cat Stevens, "How Can I Tell You" as the bridal march. I'm glad I was a young rebel, unconventional but not afraid to be expressive. 🤓

[@wearinganapron]

1979, I walked down the aisle to "There Is Love," by Paul Stookey. And yes, we are still married. : )

[@wearinganapron]

@@danjoda755 Oh, YES!

[@tsbonner]

How awesome, LeAnn! Congrats!

[@jesterssketchbook]

that must have been a beautiful moment Leann - and congrats!

[@rgjerde53]

Only the good die young -- Jim Croce proves that.

[@JCs-Music]

this is our wedding song, 48 years ago. will play it at the end of our journey together

[@ALong-fo5so]

Croce wrote it for his infant son. He realised that he was often far away from home touring and feeling homesick, and wanted to spent more time with his family. And yep who knows, he may have had some premonition of his passing. He has more great songs: I Have To Say I Love You In A Song, Operator, Lover’s Cross, I’ve Got A Name, New York’s Not My Home, Working At The Carwash Blues, and more.

[@alantauro13]

And You Don't Mess Around With Jim too.

[@k_salter]

@@alantauro13 Thank you... I never notice anyone mention that one

[@kimmarievan-ever6599]

You beat me to it..was just about to say that..i think its so sad that he wrote this wonderful song for his song about wanting for time to stand still so he can spend more time with him..then he goes and dies way way too young..such a talent..such a loss..Rip

[@surlechapeau]

Harri, you'll love his "I've Got A Name", "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song". Props to Maury Muehleisen, who was often by his side on guitar and vocals

[@oakhillfound847]

To that list above. I'd add Operator. Sometimes the most.popular songs do not fully reveal the depth of talent. His death when I was thirteen hit us nearly as hard as anyone recording at that time.

[@teachone2261]

I could have sworn I met Maury on the Parkway School Playground basketball court in my younger years growing up-he lived just down the road on Hermitage Ave in Trenton NJ-he was AMAZING and is buried in St Marys Cemetary where my family plot is ! WILL NEVER FORGET HIS WONDERFUL TALENT !

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

What a friggin' LOSS....he would've gotten better with age and that would've been something to see and hear !

[@Banyandio]

Most definitely! He was so good, and was just hitting his stride! One of the great tragedies of music.

[@OverandOutChief1]

Great reaction as always. Try I'll Have to Say I love You in a Song from him.

[@tektoniks_architects]

Jim Croce was brilliant. What a loss that was.

[@charlesc7950]

Written for his unborn son. Just beautiful.

[@williamsmith1399]

One of the three universal languages, mathematics, music and love.

[@flubblert]

This song is more representative of Jim's brilliant work. There's nothing sadder than hearing an artist of this caliber who was taken from us so young singing about their limited time to do things. The news of his death was shocking and heartbreaking at the time. He had reached a peak and who knows how much further he could have gone. Check out "I Got a Name" or "Operator" next.

[@greybeard2280]

"I'll have to say I love you in a song" or "You don't mess around with Jim" wonderful tracks

[@jonathanmol4489]

I would give justin bieber and nicki Minaj to see Frank Zappa in a puddle!

[@carolholly1608]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stephanieo2509]

I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song is another beautiful one by him.

[@bettypogue7021]

I absolutely love this song

[@matthawkins8880]

This phenomenal songwriter died way too soon. I love everything he wrote.

[@beedeegee9374]

We heard of his death the morning after he was killed (9-20-73). We were carpooling to high school listening to the radio. I remember exactly where on the interstate we were when they announced it. My friend and I cried all the way to school. R.I.P. Jim

[@jeffthewhiff]

It was such a tragedy when Jim passed-away from a plane crash in 1973. I was just a kid when it happened, but can remember it so well because I liked his music even then. Thanks for posting this fantastic song, Harri!

[@CherylHughes-ts9jz]

It was the first time I ever saw my dad cry 😢

[@aarongoldstein7614]

Croce was accompanied on guitar by Maury Muehleisen who sadly also perished with him in that plane crash.

[@John_Chu]

It's Cro-chee, Harri.

[@deborahdennehy9937]

In 1970 his wife told him she was pregnant, which was why he wrote this is song. I understand what you mean, so beautiful yet sad. R.I.P Jim xx

[@stanleywiggins5047]

Time in a bottle is one of the most beautiful song's I've ever heard in my 63 years..

[@thumpyloudfoot864]

"I Got a Name" is another great song by Jim Croce...

[@Noelle0026]

He wrote that song for his wife Ingrid after she told him she was pregnant and it wasnt released as a single until after his death.

[@williammuntzer7374]

I encourage you to listen to the song Operator. It was his biggest hit and an incredibly beautiful song and story.

[@pokagon71]

Jim Croce, Harry Chapin, Ricky Nelson & John Denver---all marvelous & smooth voices. Sadly they all died in plane crashes.

[@kmach1000]

"I got a name" is another beautiful song of him...

[@jeromemilne561]

Jim Croce was one of biggest names in pop music. You couldn't turn on the radio in the first half of the 70s without hearing a Croce song.

[@pattymckitrick7436]

His son, who he wrote this for, is a wonderful musician, and singer also. ❤️

[@electric7man]

Happy Father's day if anyone is listening to this on this day. Beautiful song indeed

[@topherwhite370]

I’ve always loved this song. “Operator” is his best IMHO.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

one of the best love songs ever written. if not THE best.

[@rogerwitte]

Never think "We are cursed that these great musicians were taken from us"; Always think "We are blessed because we got to hear angels, even if only briefly".

[@sallyatticum]

I adored Jim Croce. If I could have one back, he would the one.

[@vicdecarlo1803]

49 years ago I was on a plane too going home. I heard about Jim when I got home in Indiana and was emotionally touched and am again today. If I had a box just for wishes...

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Tom Petty passing still crushes me…was 66, but was still making such awesome music….got better with age….and he wrote nothing but hits…his albums from 2008 and on may be his finest work…pure blues/rock n roll. So damn good.

[@hegonefishing9122]

He made magic everytime he played, I always wonder what these artist's would have created had they lived...

[@Perfect_Blend]

He was at his height of popularity when he died in a plane crash. I remember so well. All his songs were wonderful.

[@loribatchelor4815]

His song Photographs and Memories is incredibly beautiful.

[@rogerkelly7988]

Jim was a great storyteller and would have told so much more had he lived RIP Jim

[@robb9395]

I so loved Jim Croce...what a loss to the world. This album...it was SO GOOD! "Operator" is a must.

[@mikefixx7177]

This song is a master piece, such a classic, back when musicians could sing love songs.

[@kristiray4587]

Could sing, period!

[@janicetilley5540]

His passing was such a great loss. RIP Jim Croce🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@robertwalker1803]

What a talent.You left us too soon,Jim.

[@SandieSmith4]

Jim Croce (Chochi). My favorite singer of all time!!

[@pattymckitrick7436]

The whole sound you hear when you listen to Jim Croce, is the sound of his beautiful soul living on n on ❤️.

[@karenj3611]

Beautiful voice. Gone too soon.

[@cathywork1792]

I agree every time I listen to it it makes me cry it is beautifully arranged beautifully song and he was gone too soon I never will forget thanks for sharing

[@mulatanyc865]

One of my favorite song by Joe Croce. Such a soft sweet voice n such amazing story teller. RIP!

[@shelzieschulz2979]

You got his last name right! This was my wedding song. We've been together for almost 20 years now. We found each other late in life, but later bettet than never 👍

[@gregorywright2798]

Jim was Very Popular and it was a Shock when He Died, World Wide.

[@laritownsend2527]

Imagine the heartbreak of the one left behind by a love that created such beauty for them.

[@johns881]

Jim wrote this song for his son who was at most 2-3yrs old at the time, he was Jim’s reason to start writing music again. It propelled him into the fame he would later receive. He sadly passed while his son was still very young. There is an interview with his adult son where he mentions in his own music career it took him to his later years before he could even bare to play it. He sings it now at his concerts in tribute to his father.

[@islandiron]

“I Got a Name” and “Operator” are two you really need to listen to. A man of such musical talent will always be missed.

[@simonbarsinister8854]

I love your channel, but I'm a 52 year old guy, and you make me cry every time you do a Jim Croce song.

[@bemused9522]

"Operator" is another beautiful song by him.

[@zebjohnson5118]

" I've Got a Name " is an empowering song for all ages and I have to shout out to his playing partner Maury Muehleisen who also died in the plane crash his guitar accompaniment to Jim's songs were spot on! Rip gentleman we still enjoy your music 🙏✌️♥️

[@shaunculp4221]

Jim Croce operator is one of my favorite songs

[@shawnj1966]

Jim Croce had some beautiful songs. He was amazing!

[@j.jennings1722]

Gorgeous song! Jim was at the height of his fame when he died. It was tragic. You MUST react to "I Got A Name," which is an amazing, inspiring song, along with "Operator" and "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song," all songs by Jim Croce, sounds like Crow Chee, that are terrific hits. Peace.

[@rafaelorantes7185]

I’ll Have To Tell You I Love You In A Song, next please!

[@pcfrost232]

I live all his songs but this one, as you heard, is special. My heart broke the day I learned he had died. Gone way too soon!! 💔💔💔

[@meganparsons9106]

this one absolutely gets me every time. so does Operator.

[@anononnl]

I will always remember where I was when I heard that he had died. He was a beautiful, amazing artist. His son presently doesn't live very far from me.

[@christywhitehead3171]

I think of his wife Gretchen Croce and his son AJ Croce every time I hear this song

[@juliewade1393]

I love Jim Croce. So many more great songs to explore.

[@cindyguillard216]

Loved This Song SO Much, We Had UT Played During Our Wedding Ceremony. Absolutely, Adored Jim & His Wonderful Music. Shortly Before He Passed, I Saw Him on The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson. He Was So Sweet, Humble, & Kind. Just a Beautiful Human Being. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@suzannekrause9601]

I grew up in the ‘60’s. Every time we turned around, we lost another wonderful artist. I am glad you are discovering what we have known for a long time that the music of yesterday still holds great value.

[@southernwanderer7912]

A beautiful song. Jim Croce (cro-chee) seems to be one of the forgotten magnificent artists that we should hear as much as possible. An artist we lost way too young. Imagine what he could have offered had he lived longer.

[@1Ggirl1959]

I was a teenager when he died. I loved his music so much. I cried all day the day he died.

[@NeetchianQueen]

OMG I had BOTH of the albums he made before he passed away, and his songs were always on the 'top 40' on the radio... Jim Croce was and is sorely missed. Great musician and singer/songwriter!!! My daddy, uncle, even a brother played and sang, 12 string has such beautiful harmony... we lost so many Greats back then...

[@tammykoble236]

The beautiful SIMPLICITY of this song is STUNNING.

[@larryrandan4201]

The Older I get the deeper this song becomes to me

[@bjspeck4337]

Jim Croce (Cro'-chee) was such a gift to the world both as a singer and a songwriter. I loved the music that I grew up with and the unforgettable singers and bands. He and his band and fellow songwriter had finished a concert, got on a small plane to get to Austin, Tx and the plane caught the tip of a tree as it lifted off the runway and he died with the people with him.

[@southernwanderer7912]

"Time in a Bottle" was a big hit and Jim Croce was so popular back in the day. His death definitely hit people hard.

[@Zebred2001]

I had his album Photographs and Memories. Absolutely devoured it back in the day!

[@seorsamaclately4294]

I still have it.

[@markdicesare7936]

you know what love feels like well this is what love sounds like

[@bethking7348]

Beautiful ballad writer. A great loss

[@joeimbesi99]

I felt the same, only 30 terribly sad..Like he knew he was leaving this Earth

[@realjaxon]

Great song. This is my favorite Jim Croce tune.

[@kathrynkissane5144]

We played this, my mother's favorite song, at her funeral in 1985. I was 16. She was 39. She died in a car crash with my baby brother(age 10), my cousin Sariah(age 11), and my Mom's best friend(age 29). The residual effects of that tragedy still haunt me, and it took until NOW to be able to listen again. (...because of your quiet soul) Thank u

[@BST-lm4po]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@SickGirlRocks]

Oh my mom loved Jim Croce and this song just touches my heart.

[@maryannprzybycien2013]

"I've Got a Name" is a must!❤️

[@davidbentley145]

Hi Harri...Jim Croce has a musician son A.B...he does his own and his dad's material and sounds just like him...

[@shanenolan8252]

Beautiful song thanks

[@freda9809]

One of my all time favorite songs. I was gone. I remember the news reports.

[@rodneygriffin7666]

Crow Chee. Fantastic Songwriter.

[@rodneygriffin7666]

It's also about his son.

[@rodneygriffin7666]

Jim Croce. A Fabulous Artist. I remember when he died. A soul lost.

[@sometimeslyrical]

How can one not be moved by this song? It's thought-provokingly beautiful. One of my favorite songs. Jim was so gifted.

[@stevewalls6918]

"Time in a bottle " is timeless !

[@annesalfi3649]

Love all Jims songs. Thanks for this.

[@jackiefloyd8003]

Beautiful song and extremely talented singer/musician Jim Croce. Crow-chee pronunciation. He wrote this song about his family, his wife and baby son.

[@cathyaudette1060]

I was only 16 when Jim Croce died. I was heartbroken then and I still am today. I try to imagine all the beautiful music that was in him and that we never got hear. RIP Jim.

[@keymack2477]

Thank you for the reaction, Harri! His untimely death was a true tragedy as the world was robbed of his incredible gift. While this is my favourite of his, Operator and I Got A Name are also beautiful songs. The song You Make Me So Very Happy by Blood Sweat and Tears is one guaranteed to make you and all of us smile! Keep up the amazing job you are doing with your reactions, Harri - every single one you do puts a smile on my face!!

[@alanhembra2565]

I remember hearing this as a kid on the radio and on 8-Track. I still love it.

[@kaynewsom6780]

I love him..glad you found him. Operator is my favorite one. Thanks for what you do.

[@glenngarza1845]

A great songwriter. He also did one of the greatest love songs of all times and possibly my favorite Jim Croce song: Roller Derby Queen!

[@gypsygirl3255]

Great choice! That or "Working at the Car Wash Blues"

[@mikecreger9702]

I agree completely!

[@smonk4473]

She caught my eye and I put it back

[@gypsygirl3255]

@@smonk4473That's an interesting visual, but the whole line is: "Well I was just getting ready to get my hat, when she caught my eye, and I put it back."

[@skinmeister1]

New York’s Not My Home should be next, by Jim Croce. Love his writing and his voice.

[@BluBlade-k7b]

So glad to see you enjoy the blue eye soul .Most love songs are ballads . the music is easy and have a message .

[@charlenewebb5893]

I cried when I heard of Jim's death .RIP