FIRST TIME REACTING TO | Jim Croce "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song"

[@bambamnj]

Another artist we lost way too early. It's amazing how many rising music artists have died in plane crashes. "Time In A Bottle", "Operator", "Bad Bad Leroy Brown", "You Don't Mess Around With Jim", all great songs by Mr Croce

[@angelfontanez9148]

Absolutely agree with all those and I would add "I've Got a Name". Miss Britt, you might just have found a new rabbit hole to explore. He was a MASTER storyteller.

[@bd4utonite2]

Time in a Bottle❤ what a classic 👍

[@louschnitzer6507]

Alabama Rain, Photographs and Memories,

[@mojomegaman]

I think Britt will love all of these gems.

[@pamelawertz498]

You should check out Bad, Bad Leroy Brown next. You're going to love it.

[@bobbydrummond744]

His last name is pronounced "Crow-chee." An amazing songwriter who left us way too soon

[@stevewixom9311]

Your right.. way to young

[@Paladin70]

@@giuliogrifi7739 Don’t need the Italian pronunciation because he pronounced his name in the way that the commenter stated.

[@giuliogrifi7739]

@@Paladin70 Oh, really ?.....well, in this case I have to apologize...I'll even make my inappropriate comment disappear. Thank you for the info.

[@Paladin70]

@@giuliogrifi7739 Get all butt hurt often Giulio? I hear that Preparation H works wonders.😁😂🤣

[@Paladin70]

@@giuliogrifi7739 Maybe you can give us the Italian pronunciation of your name so I don’t screw it up when I’m telling friends about you later.😁

[@neildonley9626]

For too brief of a time in the 70's, he was a hit machine. We lost a real treasure.

[@justafreethinker]

Jim Croce (crow-chee) was a superior songwriter, storyteller and music maker in an era of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time. He was taken from us way too young (plane crash) but his songs are timeless. RIP Jim.

[@mikelesley2803]

Jim Croce was one of the greatest singers/songwriters who ever lived. His songs touched the lives of many people wth the lyrics every person could relate to in his or her life. Truly a musical genius whose music will live forever.

[@jasonremy1627]

He has so many great songs. Definitely keep checking him out. "Operator" is a master class in story telling.

[@TheNotedHero]

💯

[@rtt143]

The live version

[@walterpanovs]

A marvelous troubadour and storyteller. Love "Operator," "I've Got a Name" and "New York's Not My Home" among so many others. His accompanying guitarist Maury Muehleisen always added some lovely touches along with sweet low-key background vocals on Jim's songs. He perished (at just 24) along with 30 year-old Jim in that heartbreaking plane crash.

[@karengoodenough827]

Definitely you should check out more from Jim! Such a stellar singer/ songwriter

[@terrancebrown87]

My fav by Jim Croce is either “I got a name” or “you don’t mess around with Jim”. As someone who has been called slim before I can get into the ladder.

[@mlong1958]

Jim Croce (Crow-Chee), was just an amazing writer and singer. He had some of the most poignant songs, as well as some of the funniest. From "I've Got A Name" to "Roller Derby Queen", just amazing. Gone way too soon in a plane crash. RIP.

[@quinjesuis9187]

❤ love this song, beyond beautiful, one of my favorites 🙏 along with the song Time in a Bottle ❤️‍🔥 wouldn't that be absolutely awesome to have someone write a love song for/to you 😊

[@cog4life]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written/sang. Jim Croce was a national treasure. 😢

[@IMB322]

I love this man, i was extremely sad with his death in that accident

[@ImBooX2]

I got a few tears flowing singing these in my car with a lady friend by my side. I wore those 8 track tapes out, found them again and bought them.

[@artfisk3]

"operator", "time in a bottle " ,must hears from him !

[@johnboydTx]

His Son carries on the family tradition and is a good musician 😊✌️❤️

[@codemissing]

"His voice feels like a hug." I love that description!

[@carollandrum9223]

It's a cigar. Jim unfortunately was killed in a plane crash 50 years ago. His song I Got A Name was released as scheduled the next day. He wrote in a letter to his wife while on tour that he was considering giving up music to pursue screen writing. She received the letter after he passed.

[@tattoodude8946]

I remember hearing that - he decided to step away from the music business because of its predatory tactics on artists just before his tour ended. He was making no money and working his butt off, being away from his family and he had had enough... and before he could walk away, he died in that tragic accident. Heartbreaking and yet somehow appropriate for a man that wrote so many heart wrenchingly beautiful songs.

[@greendragonpublishing]

Ah, Jim Croce. He was a lovely man, passed way too young. His voice is indeed soothing. So many great songs!

[@richardryan8462]

That just looks like a cigarillo he’s smoking.

[@scottNNJ]

Jim Croce and his acoustic guitar has such a mellow, soothing sound. My father used to play guitar and sing his songs when I was really young…. hearing this reminds me of that time. The “happy little trees” painter you’re thinking of is Bob Ross. My 16 year old son, with his crazy hair, often draws comparisons to him.

[@baktraxstudio7250]

You nailed that voice, soothing. Absolutely. The kind of singer that didn't need a band. Just him and a guitar was all that was required. And a unique voice. Even when you didn't know the song back in the day, you heard that voice, you knew right away. Jim Croce.

[@robertfindley921]

One of the best story tellers and guitarists in history. RIP. "Time In A Bottle" was _every_ couple's song. "Operator" will jerk a tear for sure.

[@rosshartley5807]

Time In A Bottle, Operator, and I Got A Name are other beautifully written songs. Bad Bad Leroy Brown and You Don't Mess Around With Jim are upbeat, feel good story-songs you really love.

[@mldkenny]

Oh the memories and the tears. Great choice to a true classic. Time in a Bottle is another true classic.

[@TheNotedHero]

His song "Operator" is amazing! So good!

[@chriswheeler151]

The best storytelling rabbit hole JUMP in Britt, you'll LOVE HIM!!!!!!!

[@twwtjohns]

Jim Croce been gone 50 years now and despite leaving us at only 30 he left a bounty of beautiful music for us to listen to.

[@user-kg7co9vi5r]

So many of his songs are inspired by people he met and places he'd been. A masterful story teller , taken from us too soon. This is a rabbit hole well worth the jump.

[@ericzeichert511]

Three month's before his plane crashed in Luisiana, Jim Croce did two performances on the Midnight Special which are available on you tube if you actually want to see him perform. No dancers, no pyrotechnics,, no laser light show, just Jim and his guitar. And that was more than enough,

[@davidstarrett7179]

I have to say you get it what ever it is you have it thank you

[@CodyCloudWalker]

Time in a bottle is a must.He was an artist, with words.

[@ntracefan]

Lost Jim at only 30 years old in a plane crash. He has some wonderful songs

[@kimzwolinski9919]

My Dad’s favorite and because of my dad I love Jim’s music ❤ Operator is my favorite 😊

[@katemccrea6963]

Jim Croche was a brilliant singer/songwriter. Time In A bottle, Operator, Bad Bad Leroy brown, are all classics.

[@keith6485]

I still remember the morning we learned of Jim's death. I had heard the report on the radio. When my older brother Jim, who was a huge fan, came down for breakfast and I told him the news, you would have thought I had kicked him in the stomach. Croce was a troubadour, story teller, and amazing guy. His loss affected many people deeply.

[@scottchapin2323]

One of the best singer/songwriter's that ever was. We lost him way too soon.

[@MrMoon1953]

He actually wrote the song after he and his wife had a tiff. He wrote it that night and woke her up to sing it to her. Please, dive deep into Croce. Great love songs, great character songs.

[@williambill5172]

Rest in sweet peace, my brother! Your music is one of the greatest joys of my life!

[@joekuul8769]

My Mom had his greatest hits album when I was in high school in the early 80's and I wore that record out.

[@rubroken]

You look so happy this morning, you made my day.....thanks

[@odsurban]

Time in a bottle ,Photographs and memories, Operator are some of Jim's hits...

[@davidphillips4476]

one of my favorite artists of all time. love Croce.

[@danastearns7939]

Jim Croce - a fantastic songwriter/singer/story teller - whom we lost way too early. This was one of his most popular songs, along with the story- songs of "Bad, bad Leroy Brown", "Don't mess around with Jim". I think his his best love song is "Time in a bottle" which was the song my husband and I chose for our wedding dance back in 1983.

[@donald1379]

One of my fav artist when i was growing up❤thanks for sharing

[@duke2651]

He never got to taste the fruits of his labor. He wrote so many of my favorite lyrics and songs. We lost him way too damn soon. Be well, Duke

[@marlintester5486]

My all time favorite singer and a beautiful song.

[@bobseay]

Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. Jim Croce is one of the best story teller songwriters ever.

[@harpergras]

In my opinion...The greatest storyteller of all times...R.I.P Jim.

[@timothywarner9139]

It's so funny you mentioned his mustache....my Dad was a huge fan of his ..grew up in the 70 and we had all his albums...my Dad grew a mustache just like his used to have a pic of it....thanks for bringing back the memories ❤

[@Valhalrik]

The Word is Layering! Hey You're Right, Hey, Jim tell him what he has won. Well Ervin. A wonderful trip down memory Lane with no Dementia! HOw AbOuT ThaT!

[@treydog317]

I love hearing Jim Croce. Makes me think about my mamaw. She always had his 8 track tape playing in her car.

[@bradvanvalkenburg9971]

Operator is my favorite song from him!! Amazing artist taken way too soon

[@gailsmythe8476]

i love his song photographs and memories.

[@Valhalrik]

Great lyrics all songs

[@royperkins9176]

Love this song and your reaction. Thanks

[@dennisflury6942]

Many Many more from this guy! Go get them!

[@eddie623]

Did it ever occur to you that this is your calling in life because you are perfectionist when it comes to music ❤

[@Haziesmom2023]

He was so romantic

[@lifesavid]

Another beautiful artist who left us to young.

[@brendaclark8344]

Time in a Bottle is the best lullaby for a baby, he wrote and recorded this for his young son not long before he died.

[@greg2976]

We are sure going to miss you Britt! ( When you take time off for your Baby) You are a special kind of person!!!!!!!

[@pamagnolia]

I love Croce’s music! Try Operator and Time in a Bottle. Beautiful songs too. 😊 We lost him too soon RIP 🙏

[@jvsmith7888]

Jim's name is pronounced Crow-she. Jim was deeply in love with his wife Ingrid and was considering giving up his music career and new-found fame because he had to spend so much time away from her and their baby son. Jim wrote her a letter telling her all this right before he went on stage one night. Unfortunately, that would be his last show and he died in a plane crash later that night. Ironically, his wife received the letter a week after his death.

[@hillbillydan4721]

Young lady, we definitely gonna miss you while you are fulfilling one of Gods greatest blessings, bringing a little one into the world !!! You have the time off you deserve...and I reckon we'll be here till you come back !!

[@stephenadams2008]

He was a story teller through his music.

[@redensign]

I was a little kid when this song was new and I remember singing it to myself walking to school in grade 3. I know the year because the year it came out was the last I went to that school.

[@ThistleAndSea]

Jim was an American treasure. He wrote some great songs. Thanks for sharing, Britt! 🙂

[@pcl8993]

All his songs are on my playlist Britt! He has so many more!

[@LillyRose924]

When the great Freddie Mercury makes a song about your song that's when you know you're great. (Bring Back That Leroy Brown). I was born in the 80's but love early music. I actually own his great hits CD. Jim was a great storyteller, musician and was very funny. Workin' At The Carwash Blues is a gem. I've Got A Name is one of my all-time fav ever songs. RIP Mr. Croce.

[@markmenotti203]

Italian boy! Love him and left us too soon

[@Brandon-mx3zx]

RIP to the legend

[@ChrisKrolak]

Great song. Great reaction. Thanks!!

[@MikeCoggan]

He was just getting big, my freshman year of high school. It was quite the shock

[@JT-KSOL79]

@Britt reacts GOOD MORNING BRITT!! And kiss on your right hand. And a BIG HUG. I love you for your reaction videos and I keep you in my prayers you and your family. God bless you. Have a wonderful day!🌹🌹🎊🎉

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

That’s called a cigar….Jim Croce was THE man….and was only 30 when he died…I used to think when I was younger he was at least like 45….absolute legend, REAL man, HATED Hollywood etc

[@charliejg]

Jim's music is timeless. Check out Walking Back to Georgia, New York's Not My Home, and Thursday. Just beautiful songs.

[@csmretired8428]

I remember where and when I was, when I learned of his death. Its hard to believe it has been 50 years (Sept 20, 1973) since Jim Croce died in a plane crash. His performing partner, Maury Muehleisen, who played guitar with him on stage also passed. A ton of wonderful music was lost when he died. I am 73 and I have missed him ever since he passed.

[@bryanguthrie-ej1fb]

One of the best singer/songwriters ever. In my personal top ten!! Great reaction.

[@timv4290]

One of the songs I frequently sing karaoke to.

[@papabeard2242]

Most beautiful storyteller

[@wpollock1]

This album reminds me of Christmas as i got it for Christmas of 1974.

[@patbrewer4205]

Jim wrote many songs some humorous, Leroy Brown, or serious Time in a bottle check his other songs

[@kf8346]

he is perfect. there is nothing better. i grew up on him every family road trip. jim is my childhood. he is perfect. he is the exact opposite of how the eagles suck.

[@triman95]

A lot of great songs have been suggested, and I'd agree with all of them. I'd also add, "Roller Derby Queen" another story song about a particular lady.

[@johnroop9625]

"DON'T MESS AROUND WITH JIM"!!!

[@zenhaelcero8481]

RIP Jim & Maury. Great song.

[@bradto36]

Congratulations on your up and coming event. I have enjoyed your postcasts very much, and I am looking forward to when to your new baby arrives. Take care. Brad Tomlinson

[@texadan314]

One of my favorites. Word I got back in the day was he and his wife had a fight. She went to bed. He went to the basement and wrote this song and went upstairs to sing it to her.

[@bobmorgan1575]

A man by the name of Cat Stevens did a song on a similar vein "How Can I Tell You" from his album Teaser and the Firecat, released in 1971.

[@llrice3711]

He died when I was a sophomore in high school. He died way too soon. What a talented singer/songwriter.

[@paulvalerius3674]

Lost in a plane crash also. Too many died that way too soon. John Denver, Keith Green, Buddy Holly. Sad

[@ellet6560]

Just as Jim's career had taken off, he was gone. RIP to a great storyteller.

[@Daria_Morgandorfer.]

One of his last concerts was at Austin college in East Tx before he crashed theres a memorial to him there somewhere...also another good story singer is harry Chapin and cats in the cradle

[@richarddaugherty8583]

Something I hadn't known about Jim Croce is that he was both a long haul truck driver, and a special education teacher! Some more songs in addition to the one's listed below: Rapid Roy (That Stock Car Boy), Roller Derby Queen, and Photographs and Memories.

[@tbatkins1]

You are so pretty Britt. Love your videos

[@cynthiachessani6788]

Even if you dont react to it, you must listen to Time in a Bottle. A most beautiful love song.

[@jaceeaster2246]

We lost him too young at 30 yrs old! Too tragic! Gotta react to his song operator next!! Thanks

[@GhostWatcher2024]

This song and "Operator" and "Time In A Bottle" are my favorite 3 from him. Jim Croce ("crow-chee"). In Operator you have to read bwtween the lines a bit.

[@thomastimlin1724]

We lost Jim Croce 50 years ago Sept. 20, 1973 in a small plane crash, including his lead guitarist. This song came out in 1974, posthumously.

[@marieoleary527]

My favorite of his is “I have a name”. Both him and Harry Chapin both came out around the same time. Both died tragically in accidents.