After Unknown Song Was In 70s TV MOVIE…Network GOT 50K Calls Next Day…It Hit #1! | Professor of Rock

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What is your pick for the most poignant song of the rock era... One that hits you hard ever time?

[@Lam_3-22-23]

In the Ghetto - Elvis I Never Cry - Alice Cooper Cat's in the Cradle - Harry Chapin

[@davidhinkson8856]

Alone Again Naturally by Gilbert O'Sullivan.

[@christineml1476]

It'll always be Mike + The Mechanics' "The Living Years" When I first heard it I thought of my Mom, as we had a strained relationship. The morning of her funeral, that song came on the radio. It's been five and half years since she died, but I still cry every time I hear that song.

[@Code.Name.V]

Nick Drake - Fly Paper Kites - Sweet Sound Of You Bay City Rollers - Inside A Broken Dream Nico - These Days Dennis DeYoung - Desert Moon Michael W Smith - Friends Heartless Bastards - Only For You Gordon Lightfoot - If You Could Read My Mind ELO - Can't Get It Out Of My Head Dan Fogelberg - Same Old Lang Syne Christopher Cross - Swept Away Cock Robin - Remember The Promise You Made Sarah McLachlan - When She Loved Me Nothing More - Fade In/Fade Out Ausha - You Run, I'll Burn

[@Code.Name.V]

​@@Lam_3-22-23 A heartfelt trifecta.

[@ElectroT0y]

When I was a very small girl, we had a guest in our music class who was good friends with our teacher. That guest was Jim Croce. He was the kindest, nicest, most patient and sweetest man. He had brought his guitar with him and played for us kids and talked about music. It was amazing. The school I was attending was Edgar Allan Poe Elementary School in Philadelphia, PA. Jim had zero airs about him. He was just as warm and homey as his music. Oh! He was funny too!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

You are SO LUCKY! I wish our school had a musical guest like that.

[@idid138]

Wow, so cool & so sweet. Must have hurt when he died.

[@ElectroT0y]

@@idid138 It did. I cried so hard.

[@carolwood9446]

Wow - what a nice memory to have !

[@ElectroT0y]

@@carolwood9446 It really is. I will treasure that memory until the day I die.

[@johnnyjohnson1326]

I'm 52 and my wife's 45. And I have a vastly wider knowledge of music. I told her I wanted to play a song for her. We danced in the kitchen as it played. She cried when I sang this song to her. She still does. This song is eternal. Jim Croce is one of the people that should've lived a long life and died an old man. Live your life the best you can. Love people the best you can. Try and leave good memories for when you're gone.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Bless you Johnny 🥲

[@timedwards8944]

Amen bro

[@LQOTW]

This.

[@thomasmahoney8575]

Yes. Amen.

[@timedwards8944]

Johnny definitely got that wright bro good memories take folks a long way in life👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@dougpeters1625]

These years were the era of the singer songwriter- Jim Croce, James Taylor, Harry Chapin, Carole King, John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, on and on. This kind of talent could not be faked with studio wizardry, it's the real deal.

[@timetraveler5246]

Yes, all superbly talented singer-songwriters! I’ll add the incredible Joni Mitchell to your list.

[@littlecatfeet9064]

@@timetraveler5246 such a great observation, both of you!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

A truly magical era.

[@jamesedwards2237]

Cat Stevens, John Prine as well.

[@jamesedwards2237]

I've been fortunate enough to have seen Gordon Lightfoot twice, and John Prine just before Covid19 hit.

[@allenwiddows7631]

Time in a Bottle was “Our song” between my first wife and I; her first gift to me was a 45 single of this song. Unfortunately, after almost 8 years of marriage, cancer took her into eternity, in 1995. When I hear it, even after all these years, I still think of her, knowing that we did not waste a moment of the time we had together. It was bittersweet going through this episode today, but it was good. Thank you!

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

❤❤

[@trishayamada807]

What a touching story. ❤

[@eldajackson1]

So sorry.

[@llamasugar5478]

❤️‍🩹

[@barrysmith8920]

Cannot listen without crying....At 65 years, my life is more emotional than ever, and I'm so grateful to still be alive as countless others I loved have recently died. "Time in a Bottle" is about cherishing every moment we have, today is it..Tomorrow is not guaranteed!!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I’ve seen news about multiple of my peers across the country getting shot by guns in their own schools, and so this song hurts especially for me. The fear I might be next.

[@machwal4464]

I like to sing, and my voice doesn't suck... But I choke up now on any poignant songs 😂 I mean I just can't even get through the track. Getting old is tricky

[@barrysmith8920]

@@machwal4464 To be honest, the greatest challenge of aging for me is dealing with incredible emotions of losing family and friends.. However, after 3 intense divorces, I recently met the absolute love of my life.. She’s my Angel🌹from Heaven who truly saved me, and I’m not even religious!

[@barrysmith8920]

@@machwal4464 I can totally understand 🌟

[@machwal4464]

@@barrysmith8920 @Barry Smith I get that bro. I'm on my second marriage and I couldn't be happier. And my little sister died last month so I feel that too.. music binds us, bro. Peace bro

[@Dave-lq2le]

At 68, I'm reminded that most of my friends that were around when this song was a hit, aren't around anymore. Sure wish we could put time in a bottle. Seems to be flyin' by.

[@PWatts-ff2fd]

I'm 62. I'm still here. ❤

[@tdr9204]

Thank you for remembering all the other men who died with Jim.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Indeed.

[@leannmiller7153]

We played this album constantly. When we married in 1975 I walked down the aisle to Time In A Bottle. A friend sang and played it on acoustic guitar. We still play it today.

[@AYFKMRN]

Jim Croce, Gordon Lightfoot, and Cat Stevens- all incredible story tellers with their music.

[@bobrich1950]

Don't forget Dan Fogelberg. "Same Old Ang Syne" is a "Christmas Time" must.

[@denicemurray5196]

I remember the movie "She Lives", and Jim Croce's song, "Time In a Bottle being in the movie. I was already a fan of Jim Croce's music, and familiar with the song. Fifty years later, I'm still a fan. Thank you for bringing the background of the song to light, and honoring this great musician.

[@stephenhanft1226]

This is a very pleasant surprise. I believe this is the first time you've devoted an episode to Jim Croce's music. Growing up in the 1970's, Jim Croce's was one of my many, many, favorite music artists. I've always felt that Jim Croce was to the 1970's what Buddy Holly was to the 1950's. Both had very similar parallels of triumph and tragedy. They both recorded catalogs of great music in such a short period of time and then were killed in a plane crash. I have Jim Croce's greatest hit album. I have so many favorites including "Time In A Bottle (today's featured song)", "Bad Bad Leroy Brown, "Operator", "I Got A Name", "I'll Have To say I Love You In A Song", "Working At The Car Wash Blues", and "Don't Mess Around With Jim.". While Jim was taken from us way too soon, he left a legacy of great songs. I consider him one of the greatest singer-songwriter storytellers of the rock era. Hope you cover more of his music in the future.

[@ProfessorofRock]

It's is the first time. Sad story or sure.

[@Code.Name.V]

I couldn't agree with you more.

[@stephenhanft1226]

@Anna Trail Hi Anna. My health is fine. I have just been very busy in my life lately. I was very happy to see Jim Croce's music featured on this channel and wanted to chime in with my thoughts.

[@redarmysoja]

I grew up with Jim Croce and John Denver playing on the radio. I've always been huge fan of both, and have always said they were the last great folk singers.

[@limogerry]

Absolutely. A great story-teller.

[@kelseycurtis1546]

Croce had 3 or 4 songs used in Movies. Right before he died he was the singer of 'I Got a Name' Recorded on his last album as the title track. The great musicianship was lost for the future on september of 1973. Thanks for this video.

[@DonRRicks]

My fiancé and I chose the song, Time In A Bottle, as “our” song in 1973 when it was released. Just a few months later in 1974 I sang that song to my young bride as we stood before our family and friends in our home church and exchanged wedding vows. Now, almost 49 years later that song is still “our” song and even more bittersweet as the days before is are much less than those behind us.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Congratulations to 50 years!

[@DonRRicks]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 thank you. We will celebrate 49 years on June 29. We are both praying that I actually make it to June of 24. As Sir Mick Jagger sang, “it’s a drag getting old.”

[@justanaprilzepher1795]

My husband romanced with this song when we started dating. It’s how he won my heart. ❤️. We’ve been married 42 years and he still has it.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Very nice!

[@Jane-West]

❤❤❤

[@gerardoalfonso4226]

I'm 60 years old and Jim Croce was and still is my absolute favorite singer. His voice was absolutely amazing....

[@PWatts-ff2fd]

Me too! I'm 62. We were both kids when Jim and Maury died 51 years ago today, on 9/20/1973. To me, THAT was the day the music died.

[@zukicreations]

AJ ends his concert with Time in a bottle, when I saw him perform it live it hit hard. Now I’m a guy who isn’t known for crying, and my 19 year old daughter couldn’t understand why THIS song got me. As she navigates through her life I’m sure she will more understand why we all wish we could save Time in a Bottle. ThanksJim, Ing, and AJ.

[@talbotdarren]

Jim Croce is kind of like a modern day Vincent van Gogh in that his immense talent wasn't really appreciated until after he was taken from us all too soon. To listen to his music, how he paints each picture with his timeless lyrics is a lot like staring at a van Gogh painting where you can see each individual brush stroke. You can feel that each word was written from his heart and all of his songs, but especially Time In A Bottle stir up emotions within me that perhaps no other artist has been able to do. Thanks for another great episode today, Professor.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He WAS the musical Van Gogh. Similar to his career being cut short by a plane crash, Van Gogh was only ever able to sell a single painting during his lifetime. ONE.

[@audreyandlinCompany]

Are you kidding? His fame was skyrocketing when he died. His schedule must've been crazy at the time. The record company kept releasing his music afterwards which confused people. It was eventually pushed off the air waves by disco.

[@guslevy3506]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 and that one painting being bought was actually a favor by one of Willem’s painter friends…in the great Parthenon of great artists in human history, Vincent is simply on another level not for his talent, but for the emotions that he was able to put into his work. One doesn’t look at Vincent’s painting, one feels them…

[@theoriginalsurferbob]

Iv seen Van Gogh’s paintings. Any kid in a 5th grade art class could paint them.

[@guslevy3506]

@@theoriginalsurferbob Cool…

[@StarlightedWanderer]

I REMEMBER THAT TV MOVIE! I was watching it, and sure enough, "Time in a Bottle" completely enthralled me! I was in high school, and beginning to learn guitar. "Time in a Bottle" was part of my motivation to adopt fingerpicking as my guitar style. I'm still fingerpicking to this very day, and doing my own rendition of "Time in a Bottle".

[@dranet47]

One of the most talented singer songwriters ever. I remember buying his Photographs & Memories record when I was a teenager, a decade after his death. I played that album over and over until I'm sure the grooves were all worn out. Not sure why, but his music really clicked with me.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I understand.

[@_i_am_unceded]

​@@ProfessorofRock that's why we love you, Professor.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He had serious potential, and a career cut too short.

[@PWatts-ff2fd]

Jim Croce is my favorite singer/songwriter of all time! I'm 62. We were both kids the day Jim and Maury died, 51 years ago today on 9/20/1973.

[@sirjessebrownsr74]

I always loved Jim's music and always will may he rest in peace always and forever

[@TheSlowoldman]

The 70's are such a fantastic era of music, the height of the singer/songwriter era..... Croce is a wonderful representation of this time, along with TomT. Hall, Billy Joe Shaver, John Denver and many others..... I had no idea that was written for the new blessing to his family. Croce songs are always full of emotions, whether the joy and laughter of his story songs or the tenderness and warmth of his heartfelt love songs. Truly a creative genius taken way too soon. Oh, I just found out we are welcoming a new addition to my family! (Sorry, just can't hold it in, first time grandpa!)

[@TheSlowoldman]

@Anna Trail Thank you!! I plan on spoiling the living daylights out of my grandchild!!!

[@johnnyjohnson1326]

Welcome to the Grandpa club!

[@TheSlowoldman]

@@johnnyjohnson1326 Thank you!! Wasn't sure if I was ever going to make it in... sure glad to be part of it!

[@BagOfEyebrows]

congrats, grandpa! :)

[@TheSlowoldman]

@@BagOfEyebrows Thank you!!! I'm estatic.

[@lynnrobertsentertainment1743]

Outstanding show Professor. My brother was in college at the University of Arkansas in 1973. Jim did concert on campus and my brother got his autograph for me. I was only 8 years old and thought it was the most amazing thing I had ever received. I kept it beside my bed and looked at it every day. When Jim was killed in that plane crash it hit me hard. I felt he was someone I knew personally since I had his handwriting right beside me. That was 50 years ago and I wish I still had that piece of paper. With time, as things go, I lost track of it. But I've never lost the memory of my brother meeting Jim Croce and giving me his autograph. What a memory! Thanks for helping me relive it with this episode.

[@aprilmorris4588]

I can still slack-jawed after hearing Jim's son sing Time in a Bottle. 😮 There's so much of his father in his voice. 🥰 Just wow to all of it.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He deserves a hug for that one.

[@conniefearnside2279]

My son got married last month. I suggested this song for our mother -son dance. He had never heard it before. It made him cry, he was so moved by it. Ultimately, we did not dance to this song because some of the lyrics are not appropriate for a mother-son relationship, but it is just such a beautiful song. Have always loved Jim Croce's songs.

[@christineml1476]

Such an exquisite song, never fails to bring tears to my eyes.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Just beautiful.

[@Dirty_Squirrell]

His voice, the choice of instruments... it's magical.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s haunted me for days on end.

[@russpeterson5696]

Time in the bottle was played at my wedding. It was my choice of a song. My wife picked a John Denver song. I wanted to spend time with my then new wife forever. That was 44 years ago. Every time this song comes on the radio, I look at my wife with greater love for her than I had 44 years ago. Two years ago I went through cancer treatments. This song helped me during my treatments. I wanted more time with my wife. Thank you for bringing it back.

[@kariqualters5908]

The boy who lived next door to us, and grew up as my brothers best friend, got married to this song, shortly after the wedding he was diagnosed with bone cancer and died just a few months later. Thanks for the memories Adam, this one brought me way back. ❤

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Sorry. 😢

[@kariqualters5908]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I'm just now seeing this, thank you, listening to Adam's channel brings back so many memories from my childhood and since David was a constant part of my life I can't help but think of him a lot these days. 🙂

[@scottroder5516]

My Jim Croce story. My older brother was traveling to Fort Lewis Washington, I was his co pilot. The year was 1974. The radio on my brothers old car did not work. But we had a Jim Croce 8 track in the player. The dang tape got stuck so we listened to Croce for over 24 hours of driving. While I was tired of Croce by the time we got to Fort Lewis, I learned every word of his songs on that Album. Croce was greatness.

[@DanieVargas]

The year was 1984 when I found a tape in the budget bin in my local Waxie Maxie’s. I recognized the name and the full album on tape was $2.99 so I took the chance and bought it. It was Jim Croce’s greatest hits and when I got home and put it on…. His songs, his SOUND! I fell in love with the music and listened to it for a solid month! Then I went hunting for all his albums on VINYL (God, I miss vinyl)! His deep track were phenomenal and I would play my GH tape in my car (later in life when I got my license) to try and turn all my friends onto this guy’s voice! All my friends would call me a pseudo Hippy and ignore my music tastes… typical. None of my friends have ever understood my musical tastes. That’s fine, I’m cool with that. They’re MY choices. When I found out that Jim Croce passed away when I was a LITTLE little kid, I had a brief cry cuz that was ALL the music he made? There was nothing else to feen my addiction for his songs?! But I did find other voices to try and fill the gap. Jackson Browne, CSN (never liked Neil Young’s voice). I’ve always had a thing for a voice and just a guitar… Thanks Adam. I’m a fan who SINCERELY hopes Jim Croce’s voice won’t disappear and be forgotten.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Every song he made…priceless.

[@PWatts-ff2fd]

❤

[@INKOSK4114]

My son loves this song! He was 12 when he heard it from a cassette tape I made. He is 39 now and still loves it. ❤

[@trinaq]

This song always gives me goosebumps, and reminds me to cherish my time wisely, since it's all too limited.

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure. Thanks Trina!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It really makes you think about time.

[@maryanncolyer9378]

It's too bad that happened to him. He would probably still be singing

[@nageeb96]

i remember in 73 how sad i was to hear the bad news. we loved jims music big time even today i sit and hear him sing to bring back great mems and good feelings money cant buy ever.

[@aspalovin]

I remember finding his greatest hits on vinyl in a milk crate among other records in the mid '80's when I was about 10 at a neighborhood yard sale. I knew 'Bad Bad Leroy Brown' so it came home with me with a few others for a buck or 2. I still spin it from time to time and it's better every time

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

So cool.

[@DennisMurphey]

My little sister was lost at 17 YO, in 1975. All her friends picked the music for her service and Time In A Bottle was one and we were all crying all over again. I listen to the song on special days and it actually helps me feel better. It was a fabulous song that made us all stop and think and reflect. He was such a great artist lost way too soon. D I miss you Cindy Jo.

[@folderjamx]

Born in 1970, Croce, the Moody Blues, Dobie Gray, Jackson Browne, & 70s Elton were always my dad's go to music. It took me a while to really get in to the others but I always loved Jim Croce. Lost my dad 10 years ago and I always think of him when I hear any of these artists. Thanks, Professor.

[@pattischult9401]

Since I was born in 1970, I grew up on Jim Croce music. This was always my favorite after it hit the airwaves. Treasuring each moment is something that we tend to forget to do, instead looking ahead to "big events" and not realizing that every single day IS a big event.

[@afreightdogslife]

I remember that day when the news reported that no one had survived the air crash. It was hard on all of us, his teenage fans. Jim Croce was a wonderful musician, a good storyteller. RIP, gentle man, a good man who still lives in our hearts.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Still!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

A genuinely friendly guy.

[@margiesoapyhairbillian4754]

I recall as well. Peace

[@PWatts-ff2fd]

Jim Croce is my favorite singer/songwriter of all time! I'm 62. We were both kids the day Jim and Maury died, 51 years ago today on 9/20/1973.

[@MrJhonbaker]

Jim Croce was so good that he is timeless. We can't forget Maury Muehleisen's contribution - it was the two of them that made music history

[@CS-bu9kd]

I was a young girl in junior high school and a fan of Jim Croce .. I heard on the radio of his plane crash and death . It was a very sad day for this 14 yr old girl .., i cried and mourned his passing .. RIP Jim Croce .. I'm 64 now and Time in a Bottle still moves me to this day ...

[@Keyspoet27]

I was fourteen as well, and a sophomore in high school. I was devastated by his death.

[@eddiemclean7011]

I'm 58 so I was a bit younger, but still remember that day. At night I would listen to a hidden cheap radio in my room , and the news came to me thru it later that day. I was a stunned little boy. My first real glimpse into mortality.

[@peaceseeker52]

I was at work that played radio and the news came over the radio immediately there were a lot of tears.

[@markspears8253]

I was 7 at the time and still remember being devastated. And yes, his music still brings me tears and joy.

[@JoannaCubana]

Same❤😢❤

[@footwearisoptional8766]

I was six when this came out. Up until I was about seven or eight, the only time I heard music was on my mother's car radio when she was either dropping me off at the sitter's or driving me home. Yet I hear these songs I can still remember every word, every note, every beat. Fifty years later, I still know them.

[@tomjones2348]

I was 13 in 1970. What an amazing time to be growing up. Jim's music was right there, front and center. So sad he died at such a young age.

[@PWatts-ff2fd]

Jim Croce is my favorite singer/songwriter of all time! I'm 62. We were both kids the day Jim and Maury died, 51 years ago today on 9/20/1973.

[@teenac718]

"Time in a bottle" was my favorite song. I was 13. Still remember every word. RIP & Thank you.

[@MikeB-1965]

Jim's music is timeless. He is still played every day on radio stations all over the world. It's terrible that Jim never got to enjoy the popularity of his amazing music.

[@barbaramay5048]

I was 11 yrs old in 1973 in Savannah GA, my brother and I were driving to his girlfriend home at the time and the radio announced the 1st person to stop by the studio would receive a prize... We was right there, We went in and we won The Jim Croce album and were guest DJs on the radio.. My brother gave me the album, I was so excited, my 1st album and advice on the radio.. Still have the album at 61 yrs old and treasure it as much today as I did that day! ❤❤❤❤... RIP Mr. Croce and Thanks for the beautiful music 🎵 and memories

[@lindaeasley5606]

This has to be the most haunting song ever written , particularly when accompanied with the knowledge the artist who wrote it died upon it's release

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It is up at the top.

[@TripleEEEhits]

When I was in the police academy at Detroit after growing up in the suburbs I felt so alone and New York's Not My Home just touched me deeply and helped me get through the lonely times...My favorite quote from Jim Croce was "if you dig it, do it, if you really dig it, do it twice"..

[@uncannyvalley444]

I loved this song the first time I heard it in the 70s and it still gives me goosebumps to this day. One of the most heartfelt songs ever written.

[@cygnals524]

I remember sitting down and asking my parents to sit with me when I was 7 years old. I took the vinyl LP Jim Croce - You Don't Mess Around With Jim & put it on our turn table (I already had my own by this time) This was my Mom's LP. I proceeded to play "Operator(That's Not The Way It Feels)" & "Time In A Bottle" and had recently memorized every word note for note to both songs & they did not know this yet. I played both songs and sang along with both songs without missing a word & noticed how impressed they were. It is one of those memories that always stays with me. My Mom unfortunately passed away at a young age over 10 years ago so when I hear any song by Jim Croce I can't help but think of her, that time period, & that particular home I spent most of my youth growing up in. Croce Plays Croce is playing at a venue in my city in a few months & I am thinking about going to see the show. Thanks for spotlighting Jim Croce!

[@JeromeDukes]

When I took up playing guitar I was attracted to acts like Gordon Lightfoot and Jim Croce. There's something special between that partnership with lead and rhythm acoustic guitar playing. The sweetness of the finger picking and the melodic lead fills are aesthetically pleasing. Love Jim Croce and his music.

[@guslevy3506]

I was driving in a car heading towards Palm Springs yrs ago when I first heard “Operator”…and I was frozen. For the moment and time, that song was perfection to my ears…Jim Croce left us too soon, but I’m grateful for the little time that we did have him.

[@9sunskungfu]

He left an unforgettable legacy, one that his family and especially his son who at times finds it difficult to sing any of his fathers songs as they are too emotional for him. What a singer and songwriter he was. RIP Jim.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for sharing.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

My heart is with the family and his wife.

[@apj341]

Son of Croce is now 50 and plays his dad's song live. See CBS Sunday Morning report is available on KZbin.

[@jameshowell6361]

I was five years old in 1972 when I begged for my mother to buy "You Don't Mess Around With Jim" for me. It was my first album and I still have it to this day. I have now purchased CD copies of all my Jim Croce vinyl albums. A year and a half after getting my first album I was saddened to hear of the plane crash that took him from us way too soon. His music made me feel something at that young age and still does.

[@PWatts-ff2fd]

I agree 100%!

[@OU812cheeto]

The song that always gets me is "I Can't Make You Love Me." I can relate exactly to this and I can't even sing it without choking up. But Croce's songs were so beautiful. I love "Operator." So sad. And these days, a singer-songwriter like this could NEVER get a record contract. We never would have heard his music.

[@karengorzkowski2446]

I was a senior in high school when Jim Croce was killed. A friend of mine, who was also a fan of Croce, called me to tell me that he had died in a plane crash. We cried together over the phone, and talked about his music. Even now, when I hear one of his songs, the memory of that phone call returns. The only difference is that now I fully realize how young he was. Thank you for bringing Jim Croce’s story to your channel. ❤

[@jerrycarney1209]

This September will mark 50 years since Jim's passing. He is one of those artist when one of his songs come on I have to turn it up

[@richardchocolas8800]

I was 9 years old when Jim died, but this is still one of my favorites songs. I will always love the music of Jim Croce

[@Ohyeahduh]

You know, even more than the awesomeness of rock & roll history and sometimes surprising revelations and obscure facts, I love this channel for the genius writing. Dammit Adam, you made me cry again. Your love, knowledge, enthusiasm, genuineness and willingness to share your personal memories is what brings your channel to the next level. I'm forever a fan.

[@idid138]

He is very good.

[@susansecrestshields1126]

I've always loved Jim's music. I'm now 62, and when Jim died my friends and classmates mourned his death. He was so talented, and so young. I still listen to his music. It's eerie how similar AJ sounds to his father. It's wonderful Jim's widow and son have done so much to keep Jim alive. RIP Jim. ❤

[@briarpalek9254]

Jim had so many great songs, but this one stands out for obvious reasons. I never grew tired of listening to it because it's true and ever so relevant to life.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s one of the best songs of the decade.

[@docsmith9915]

My Dad and stepmother used Time In A Bottle for their wedding song. I have always loved that about my father: he taught me that music was important and could express feeling as well as speaking. He always supported my music choices and never made me feel that I was disappointing him. Croce was just a great folk rock singer.

[@TruckMan-zp3lb]

This song was in my wedding 42 years ago. It proved to be poignant because I lost her in 2014 just a day after my birthday. This song brings joy, sadness and tears

[@purplelove392]

So sorry for your loss.😢

[@stillnessinmotion81]

Wow.... My wedding song in 2014 and we are 42 now. Peace to you

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

So sorry.

[@machwal4464]

😢

[@JDB1184]

This song was also in our wedding ; 45 years ago this past Saturday .

[@PWatts-ff2fd]

Jim Croce is my favorite singer/songwriter of all time! Jim and Maury died 51 years ago today, on 9/20/1973. I heard that originally, they were supposed to stay the night in Louisiana, but at some point the plan changed. That was why their pilot (who probably shouldn't have been flying with his bad heart) had to walk/run three miles from the hotel back to the airport in time for them to leave after the concert. That was in 1973, back before Uber and Lyft were so common. I'll never know why that pilot attempted a downwind takeoff that night. That was one reason why they didn't gain enough altitude to clear the big pecan tree that stood at the end of that runway, resulting in the crash that killed everyone on board the Beechcraft airplane. What a shame. To me, that was the day the music died. RIP Jim and Maury! You will forever be missed.❤❤❤

[@wodenswheelgun3278]

Prolific singer songwriter. His ability to tell a story through music still shines brilliantly.

[@pablosonic892]

Oh, the pure unadulterated poetry and impossible musical miracle that was the music box named Jim Croce. You don't pull on Superman's cape, but for one beautiful fleeting moment on the cosmic calender, we got to see and hear our own man of tomorrow soar. RIP Jim.

[@janem9016]

I was a teenager when this song came out. The father of a dear friend of mine had passed away suddenly and she was struggling with the loss. After his funeral, my friend told me she had to leave the gathering - she had to get away. So we sat in her dad’s car and and listened to the radio. When Time in a Bottle started playing she started crying so hard and we just hugged each other. She had tried to be strong for her mother and listening to that song gave her the release she needed. It was a poignant memory that I always think of when I hear this song.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Oh no…soooo sorry.

[@idid138]

It's amazing how a song can come right on when you need it and stab you right in the heart while it also heals you. It can feel like a religious experience.

[@Proctorhigh80]

Played at my Mom's funeral.. it was one of her favorite songs, along with Lady by John Denver - also played at her funeral. I was a 70s teenager and Jim Croce - Simon and Garfunkel - James Taylor and so many more icons all swim in my head and grip my soul. Rest in peace Mom

[@micksbiggestfan4006]

Jim lived near me for a while. I think till he passed. There live material from him around and his banter between songs mentions places I've visited many a time. There's a stretch of I-95 near Chester, PA that he told a story about when he was a truck driver. Always reminds me of him.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Interesting.

[@erikthered9357]

One of my favorite songs of his. My mom loved the song as well, even played it at her funeral. Time is the 1 thing that there you can never get more of, once its gone, its gone. Every missed opportunity is lost time you will never get back. Spend it wisely.

[@robertpease9834]

Jim's 50 Anniversary collection is a pure masterpiece. I love the raw songs that he did with his wife. Lots of the songs you rarely can hear anywhere else.

[@dje9834]

I remember when he got killed. I was working in a dept. store in the record/stereo section. I dragged out an empty display box and filled it with every album of Jim Croce's we had on hand. It was nearly empty by the time my shift was over. No one told me to do this. I did it out of respect for the music and the man.

[@lechatbotte.]

Croce one of my favorites of all time. Time isn’t just a song, it’s wisdom it’s a warning. It’s about all encompassing love for another human being. Maybe it was a portend of what was coming.

[@rescuelover7891]

I knew the moment you started talking it was Jim. I cried the day he died. I loved all his songs but his ballads, especially Time In A Bottle, were beautiful. My husband died last year and it is hard for me to listen to that song.❤

[@MyName-pl7zn]

If time in a bottle doesn't make you feel and reflect you aren't human. Amazing story behind the legend of Jim. Gone far too soon but wow did he left us with some great songs.great episode professor and Rest in Peace Jim

[@giulietta9524]

I was 7 years old when I heard the news of Jim's death announced on the radio. I knew who he was, because I loved 'Time In A Bottle'. To this day, hearing this song brings a feeling of sweet melancholy to my heart -- I have this song, along with 'I've Got A Name', and many others, on many playlists. When I hear 'Time In A Bottle' I feel like Jim is still with us -- the song is truly timeless ❤

[@PWatts-ff2fd]

Jim Croce is my favorite singer/songwriter of all time! I'm 62. We were both kids the day Jim and Maury died, 51 years ago today on 9/20/1973.

[@RC32Smiths01]

So sad to see him gone so soon. Managed to do a lot in his legacy in such a short amount of time, of course. When music is put into media and entertainment, it really is just able to resonate with so many. Cheers for this one as always.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks RC32. YOu're the best!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@ProfessorofRock Very kind of you man!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I love when I hear that familiar song through a commercial.

[@karend169]

I remember crying when he died. I was young. but still loved his music.

[@brenturquhart7090]

Funny, my son was so excited when he “discovered” Jim’s music. He was 10 and he was mesmerized by Jim’s songs, and when he came to tell me of this wonderful new singer, he was crushed when I told him I was already a big fan. Funny, it never occurred to Duncan that I might know this artist, even though he found Jim’s CD with all my other CDs. Never said he was bright child. Lol

[@ProfessorofRock]

That's exactly how it was for my kids. Thanks Brent.

[@debbieolandese4912]

Duncan is bright enough! He loves Jim Croce!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I discovered Bad, Bad Leroy Brown and then Time in a Bottle while doing math homework in middle school. I was wowed.

[@brenturquhart7090]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 operator is a good song too. Probably my fav if I think about it.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@brenturquhart7090 I love that one!

[@Kenboslice3]

There is never a wrong time to listen to a Jim Croce record. One of the great American storytellers and one of my all time personal favorites. RIP

[@catherine6653]

I have good memories singing "Bad Leroy Brown " in grade school music class. "Badder than an old King Kong and meaner than a junkyard dog. Time In A Bottle, I Have To Say I Love You, and Operater are my favorites by Jim Croce. Sadly, so many great musicians have tragically lost their lives in plane crashes. R.I.P. 🙏 .

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

As I get older, I begin to see how problematic the first song can be for some, but it’s still fun to sing nonetheless.

[@annemariemcnamara8756]

Time in a bottle is just as relatable then as it is now. Jim’s music touched my heart. More so right now we are searching for the meaningful an Jim’s music takes us there

[@stevemclean5787]

Jim's ability to evoke emotions from the songs he wrote was incomparable. He was able to pair the perfect melodies with his stories that somehow made you feel the message in the song so deeply. Such a beautifully talented man .

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He was a musical poet.

[@paulvincent3825]

My favorite JC. Song is Alabama rain. A beautiful ballad.

[@gregwasserman2635]

I always liked this song (despite being into hard and metal) while growing. I have had a hard time listening to it since my health took a crap not to mention seeing people dying of something similar. The lyrics really hit home, as my disease has made me look at life differently.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Hugs 🫂

[@ilax4244]

You're doing something right.

[@desireegreverud3723]

I was 4 years old when Jim Croce died and I still remember finding my mom in the kitchen that day, crying. I grew up listening to Jim - mom had his greatest hits tape in the car for years and we played it endlessly. Time in a Bottle always takes me back to that moment seeing my mom in the kitchen and I can barely listen to the song without tears myself. I lost her 3 years ago 3 days before the birth of my second daughter. I'm wiping my eyes now just typing this and thinking about her, and this song, and all the things it means. Thanks for this reminder of what of the greatest emotional moments in music.

[@deloresdunbar1464]

I graduated H.S. in 73 and I think this was the first 8 track I bought. I finally wore it out over time. It made me think about my first love and loss. Then my first child. This song will be played at my funeral.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’d be a fitting funeral song.

[@deloresdunbar1464]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Thank you.

[@carltwidle9046]

I was only 13 years young in 1973. I do remember Jim Croce's music. Bad , bad Leroy Brown stands out.

[@BrakRulesAll]

I was 16 years old and remember that fateful day well, driving home from the orthodontist when I heard the news on the radio that Jim Croce had died in a plane crash. I remember exactly where I was when I heard it. Has stuck with me all these years. What a sad day and what a huge loss. RIP Jim!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

50 years later, we still haven’t forgotten.

[@dannyobrien8314]

In my 6th grade year of 1972 to 1973, we had a music teacher named Miss Gambardella. To my 12 year old self she seemed so cool with her jeans and guitar. She must have been all of 20 but the songs she taught us resonated with our class so much that many of them were sung as part of our 8th grade graduation program 3 years later. Both Sides Now, Swing Lo Sweet Chariot, Lean on Me and Time in a Bottle. I recall her talking about what a great singer Jim Croce was. We may not have fully understood the songs meaning but were affected nontheless.

[@AaronzDad]

Great to see you finally shine a spotlight on Jim Croce. As famous as he was/is I still think he's one of the most underrated artists. His writing was razor sharp and both his and Maury's musicianship was outstanding.

[@timothyreynolds6255]

Your heartfelt sensitivity in this video is appreciated. Thanks for respecting the man and the memory and the art.

[@smallworldbigworld-yi3xw]

Jim Croce was a brilliant song craftsman. He sung out stories and experiences that were really relatable, captured the mood and tone, and had fine melodies.

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

"Time In A Bottle" shows a maturity far greater than most of us would expect from someone who was in his 20's at the time he wrote it.

[@grahamnash9794]

Another enormous tragedy occurred in a Beechcraft. This time it was a Be. V35 Bonanza that took Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Richie Valence. That was 3 Feb 1959. One of the blackest days in rock n' roll. I wanna thank you Adam. For many years I've only heard the music I wanted to, mainly hard rock and metal. A few years ago a very precious friend Randi started to drift from that genre on her reaction channel, and begun to open up new horizons of sound and taste for me. Now you have taken this much deeper with your channel. Randi's channel is called better every day, and she cover a lot of topics outside of music, but the music she covers is mostly recent material, but now and the she'll look into older stuff that's new to her. Seems like a plug, but I love this lovely young mom as though I was her dad. So thank you fer taking into missing years of music that my own snobbery stopped me from enjoying. Today's video cover one that I'd not heard of, the artist or the song. But them being in England I'm subjected to a different scene. Once more young man, thank you. Bye for now. No, I'm not THAT Graham Nash. Wish I was, you may have asked me for an interview eh? LOL TTFN

[@patricialatt7577]

So glad that you chose to spotlight Jim Croce. I just loved his music so much. I had responded to your recent poll about the best storyteller. None better than Jim. I remember the day I heard that he was killed in the plane crash. I had just started 7th grade and just discovered my own love for music. He was a fellow Philly guy-and he was special. Great to hear the haunting tunes and the funky fun ones. Thanks so much Adam.

[@TripleEEEhits]

Me and my wife walked down the isle to the preacher singing Time In a Bottle...Such a wonderful memory! Me and my wife divorced years later, but I will NEVER forget that moment! One of my favorite songs ever!

[@forakermm]

My mother played his music all the time. As a kid I loved Big Bad Leroy Brown. But Time In A Bottle will always be my favorite… gone too soon

[@Code.Name.V]

I was crushed by his loss. I was/am a huge fan. He was such a talented, engaging individual. With his personality, I always thought he'd have made a great talk show or variety show host. We'll never know.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree. He was full of life

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I could definitely see him on, say, maybe Solid Gold? 😜

[@marktait2371]

yeh years ago.was dogsitting late moms doc. came on he was really funny guy and songs about all the guys he worked construction with as a carpenter back.i the day

[@vandergod]

Jim Croce’s music is truly timeless. I remember his music from early childhood. All his songs are amazing. When I first traveled to San Diego, I made sure to stop at Croce’s Restaurant in Gaslight Quarter. (It’s gone now as well.) It felt like a pilgrimage to connect w Jim Croce. As long as his songs are played, he will be missed.

[@BradGryphonn]

My mum introduced me to this legend in the 70s. I have remained a big fan. I thank my mum for introducing me to some of the most influential and important artists of the 60s and 70s. I was lucky, though. Both mum and my aunty owned record shops.