Groovy Movies: Jim Croce "One Of A Kind" 1973 KCET-TV (Part 2 of 2)

[@Jonathan-mt9up]

I have nothing but respect for these two. Talented, hard-working, musicians doing what they love and making close to nothing for it.

[@6cubanitabonita9]

We're almost in 2020 I'm demanding to know why hasnt Jim Croce and Maury been intraductal in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame yet these are too intelligent. and very talented singer-songwriter musician that deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

[@pink50dls]

In 1990 he was inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame.

[@jamescressey3390]

@@pink50dls correct,next step should be the Rock "N "Roll Hall Of Fame

[@darinbutterfield30]

I agree 💯 percent,

[@1962LIBBY]

Still singing along Guys. Your music lives on.

[@MikeKelsoJr]

I love they way they played live back then sounded real no fancy sound checks and effects !! Unlike most of the corporate fake music they are putting out these days !!

[@jamescressey3390]

#longlivethe70s

[@ARTUROSIERRALOPEZ]

His partner deserves recognition

[@leefowler3240]

never get tired of Jim

[@bobbygoode]

I hate to say I remember seeing this "live" or when it was first presented. Loved this guy. Such a tremendous loss.

[@mikequinn7070]

He was the consumate singer songwriter. He was amazingly talented

[@kelseycurtis1546]

This is what talent looks and sounds like .No tricks needed just talent.

[@michaelfredt573]

The wonderful Jim Croce; a magnificent singer and storyteller.

[@milamba]

Love this... a real chance to see Maury play...

[@df5295]

I've been a fan since the 6th grade back in 1973. I heard Bad Bad Leroy Brown on the radio and I loved it!

[@danemartin4155]

They were and are real artists ....

[@pattybob85381]

Thank you for posting this video to KZbin! It's hard to believe, but he and Maury died over 48 years ago now. I fell in love with Jim Croce and his music when I was just a child. I was only 11 years old when he passed away, but his music has shaped my life ever since I first heard it. True story, my older sister got the "You Don't Mess Around With Jim" album and would play it all the time. I would hear the first notes of "Operator" and would come barreling into our shared bedroom, hyped up to hear what I thought was the song, "My Maria". At first I was bummed out to have been tricked, but after awhile Jim's songs grew on me. He is still my favorite artist, ever! Thank you for sharing this video with the world!

[@jamescressey3390]

I was 7 days away from being 11 years old when Jim Croce died and grateful that he's in the Songwriters Hall of Fame and would be even more grateful if he's inducted into the Rock "N "Roll Hall Of Fame

[@TheLaurel1971]

I was the same age, PattyBob, and loved him then and still! He was so talented, sweet, funny and smart. He had it all!

[@adelberthartwell2622]

This song brings a lot of tears to my heart...toward a long lost fiance who left me before we were married. This is as difficult to listen to as it is beautiful, as every word strikes to my soul in my world of depression.

[@toddbonin6926]

This is a treasure!!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@daveyvane]

Jim C has excellent eye contact with audience. I think he looks at everyone.Also, he looks like one of the Marx Brothers.

[@davidherringgo]

Thanks for posting this. Thank God there are lots Videos like this to remember Jim and Maury.

[@camp168]

Such and incredibly talented pair of guys! I play a little guitar, and can't touch Jim's playing and musicianship, let alone sing along while doing it!!!

[@donwiley4081]

camp168 sure you can

[@59dhl53]

KCET is based in LA; the pledge number listed on screen has a 215 area code, which is Phillie ... and his stories are great.

[@MrChrispy777]

That aired in the Lehigh Valley (about 60 miles north of Philly). That number and area code are for PBS Channel 39, (Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Pa.)

[@mercfan74]

+59dhl There are a lot of questions why the show is identified as KCET but had a Philly area phone number toward the end. At that time, individual PBS stations produced their own shows - then shared them with the affiliates. So it was common to see shows produced by WNET, KCET, WQED (Mr. Rodgers), WGBH in other viewing areas. This show aired during a pledge drive for WLVT.

[@59dhl53]

+mercfan74 ah cool. didn't know about the shared programming. Makes perfect sense now. Great show and great losess, too, both of Jim Croce and Maury Muehleisen. That combo was dynamic, and the stuff Maury does on an acoustic guitar is just awesome.

[@mercfan74]

I actually talked to him on the phone once. My older brother promoted the concerts at his college and he called the house to get directions to the school. I was 14 at the time and wasn't very good at giving exact driving directions but I could read a map. He had one on his end and I walked him through it. I just had to get him from Philly to Northern NJ. Then I got to see him at that show. He was just as nice on the phone as you see him on stage. I was really upset the morning I woke u and heard about the plane crash. It took him a long time to get where he was at that time but he was just getting started in a way.

[@59dhl53]

+mercfan74 wow that is awesome! I too was devastated abt the plane crash. my favorite performer. watched 'im whenever I knew he'd be on TV - Midnight Special, etc. Didn't know anything abt muelheisen then but do now. tons of respect for his arrangements and playing. he gave croce his unique sound.

[@ronaldastraquillo2969]

it's really sad to know both of them died ina plane crash together... MY IDOLS!!!!

[@fixerdj1]

thanks for the great upload!

[@midi510]

I like the all wood guitars better than the Ovations. Not only more of a woody sound, but more definition between strings. The Ovations have their place, though.

[@ryanghendricks]

Sublime....

[@Jawbreaker424]

anyone know where and what year this was?still rememberingjim and maury!

[@Damaged262]

Did his side guitarist die that night too? I haven't heard of a fantastic artist like that?

[@d35s2]

yes, unfortunately.. :-(

[@lisamoroney3036]

Yes 😢

[@steveauger2979]

wrong it was in Los Angeles, Ca

[@ricardo8891]

Seamz like I Could SQueesE a Buck out of TWENTY Knickerbockers return'Z.

[@steveauger2979]

I'm guessing Kansas City in 1973

[@NathanArnoldCharging]

Ladies & Gentleman: Cheech Marin with special guest on guitar, John Lennon!

[@NathanArnoldCharging]

Nevermind, joke flew right above ya!

[@NathanArnoldCharging]

Similarities with the comparisons... not difficult to understand.

[@NathanArnoldCharging]

If you say so, Buzzkillington.

[@truepariahnegativecreep262]

Jim Croce and cheech Marin were actually really good friends. they told cheech about Jim's death right as he was going on stage to do a show

[@donwiley4081]

"look Margaret, what she gonna do with that Guitar,wait,where'd it go,oh Margaret looklook there it is again," lol

[@jfq722]

Somehow, I'm not thinking 1973. This video seems early to me. Just a hunch, no facts to support it.

[@Chippy3]

He died in a plane crash by September of that year. So this is a totally correct year

[@coryburris8211]

The first 3 songs in this set all appear on the album “Life and Times”, released in early 1973

[@Twistypoo]

@@Chippy3but he didn’t look like this in any other appearance he made in 1973.

[@SenadorRazo]

My idol