Jim Croce - Operator -HD

[@Lucas-pv2wn]

Died at age 30, after 5 albums, and countless classics. He’d be pushing 80 if he was alive, and I’d still be blown away by all of the songs he made over 75 years...but he got 30. Show me a 30 year old dude today with as much wisdom, and the ability to express it so beautifully.

[@shawnmcginnity1725]

Lucas1978 you will never find anyone like Jim Croce again 1 in a million Musical Talent & person god bless you Jim

[@CJ928]

Only other young songwriter with the same preternatural ability to convey as much depth as Jim has to be Alex Turner

[@anne-sophiemorin8411]

reading your comment brought tears to my eyes, what you wrote is so beautiful

[@michaelsix9684]

his widow wrote a wonderful bio of Jim, it's really great, Jim got ripped off by a bad mgt, deal and he didn't make much money while he was alive, after his death most of his royalties went for legal bills, it was insane and so sad, today he could make and sell his own records on the Internet and avoid the record labels

[@hillarykonowal7501]

Wow. I never realized he died that young

[@randomgraham4302]

God my heart breaks when I think of how he just released one album and then him and his guitar player’s lives were both cut short by plane crash… How many more soul touching hits would have been created

[@rjf2483]

Undoubtedly one of the greatest songs ever written. Jim wrote this song in 1972 and died a year later. Its sad to think he never got the chance to see the impact this song went on to have. This man and his music was special....RIP Jim Croce....the year 2022 needs more people like you!

[@mikerichey707]

Agree 100% Such a heart felt song. True emotions coming out.... you can hear it in his voice., 50 years later still such an impact it makes. You can keep the dime.

[@pamelajordan2890]

Yes and everything that Jim sang and wrote was amazing.❤️❤️

[@dieselman7453]

Yea and Maury died with him sad but top class duo

[@luffcreatures8625]

Yes, so sad to loose him. I was just thinking that probably the fellow behind him (in this video) lost his life also. I heard it was an airplane crash. I was just 18 yr old back then.

[@ralex3697]

@@luffcreatures8625 Yes Maury died too alongside three others and Jim Incredibly sad, Maury was 24, Jim was 30

[@charlestompkins8431]

Both Jim Croce and his guitarist shown with him in this video were both killed in that tragic plane crash when Jim was only 30 years old. I can only imagine how many more hit songs he would have had if he we still alive today. RIP Jim.

[@milamba]

The guitarist was Maury Muehleisen. Jim was his back up guitarist to begin with but he had the stronger personality so he became the front man. Go and listen closely to the difference in Jim Croce's music before and after Maury. Without Maury, there wouldn't be any Jim Croce.

[@paleo704]

@@milamba interesting

[@ralphcox1690]

One thing I have in common with both grandparents and parents is Croce tunes!

[@mattheslet3012]

That's so sad 😢 !

[@andrewfunk6557]

@@milamba Jim could sing and was the songwriter and was thus thrust into the spotlight, Maury, was an incredible instrumental guitarist, they made a perfect pair.. gone too soon ❤❤

[@scottshelton1250]

Jim Croce deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame....

[@SwaggerNauts365]

Scott Shelton Damn straight!

[@FIRSTNAMELASTNAME-zt4kf]

Scott Shelton its better je isnt the place is a joke and a sham of a place.

[@danielryno117]

Rock n roll hall of fame is a dam joke they let rappers and pop stars in there not actual rockers in there it took forever for deep purple to actualy get in there. And there are tons of bands that are overlooked rock in roll hall of fame is a scam.

[@henrybarton8765]

HE'S NOT!? WTF IS THAT SHIT

[@gazatkinson5288]

Scott Shelton in the words of johnny rotten "it's a fucking piss stain"

[@194919671982]

"Operator, let's forget about this call. There's no one there I really wanted to talk to." Got to be one of the most painful unrequited love lines ever written.

[@DanFlorida]

Jim Croce was a great story teller/song writer and this IMO is easily his best moment.

[@al.n.darodda6183]

Its a break-up song

[@Heretic_Hero]

Is it the way they say it goes ?

[@robtashjones]

When I think about the love that I thought would save me…

[@LeeFred78]

That plane crash took away two amazing talents from us. RIP Jim and Maury. Back in the late 1980's, I was driving on Interstate 5 in California headed up to Fort Lewis, Washington. I was driving late at night, and practically falling asleep at the wheel. This song came on over the radio, and I started singing along with it. Woke me right up until I made it to my planned stop. Thanks, Jim :)

[@AbG-pk4ti]

LeeFred78 Jim saved you, that's awesome, Jim can revive a dead man with his beautiful and soothing music.

[@pce-sz1gi]

LeeFred78 such a beautiful comment! I teared up reading it.

[@matthewkosakowski3151]

Maury so effortlessly knows when to join in, makes the lead guitar sound so easy. Really seemed like a brilliant musician. Nothing flashy, but everything is so technically spot on

[@tp2608]

I was stationed there... I remember this song playing one night after driving out of the DuPont Gate ironic

[@ShannonL7]

❤

[@TodaysTomSawyer-lm8fu]

Such a sad story. Things were just starting to happen for these guys when tragedy struck. Such a great acoustic sound!

[@Celticsn7]

"You can keep the dime" makes me smile everytime

[@floydthebarber9956]

Me too. A perfectly placed line of genius.

[@philipwaterhouse007]

costs 50 cents now

[@kimmykimko]

Yes. The way he uses his voice and guitar to sell the emotion. Its iconic.

[@ianslass]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mccartneytuibeo4005]

Toguro

[@UncleDansVintageVinyl]

My oldest brother, Roy, died about three weeks ago. Like me, he loved this performance. It's hard to listen to this now. I put on the album version earlier tonight. I was walking away and staggered from the sudden wash of grief. Here's to you, Roy.

[@dolores2716]

So sorry for your loss. I lost my baby brother last summer and I both wanted to listen to his favorite music and also could not bear it. Jim Croce is timeless.

[@janelcornejo8597]

❤🙏🏼 May your brother Rest In Peace ❤️🙏🏼

[@ttocselbag5054]

@Lonsome Dan’s Vintage-The pains is real, yeah? 💔

[@CA2AL]

Something you have to do is grieve. You're doing the right thing. Sorry for your loss.

[@imarkley]

One year down the line, I hope you’ve found some peace. I’m sorry for your loss.

[@SickBikeDude]

My dad passed away 2 weeks ago. He was 64. I’m listening to all his favorite musicians. It’s like getting to know him all over again. I love this song and most of what Jim has given us.

[@432b86ed]

Best wishes, Jool. Z

[@glovesave100]

I’d be interested in seeing that playlist if you care to share at least some of it

[@chuckmaniaci2233]

So sorry for your loss.My deepest condolances.

[@NateWooVideos]

Exact situation. Love ya man

[@erikastarling]

Me and Granddaddy used to losten to all these old clasiscs but he died a year ago. So now i have to listen alone

[@jasonzoellner7547]

Thinking he was born to play music ❤

[@jessicaredd6465]

The man singing back up was Maury Muehleisen, he also died in the plane crash the killed Croce. I love the way he looks at Croce in this song with so much admiration. What a loss to the music industry. RIP Jim and Maury

[@BijahD]

Maury was so outstanding. Singing harmony and ripping those fill licks...just brilliant....that crazy superhuman low-key talent behind Jim - such a terrible loss

[@craiggerrard5117]

That line "you can keep the dime", and the way he expresses it, hits so hard.

[@darrinstinson2890]

It's all he has to give to say thanks for listening

[@irvimark17v6]

To me, he’s trying to stay lighthearted; He knows the operator can’t really keep the dime that’s in the pay phone. A little joke to try and ease his pain.

[@desocializedmedicine]

and the pause afterward

[@darrylembury7225]

Possibly the best story ever written in a 3 verse pop song: The back story is beautifully, succinctly told in verse 1. She is gone and the hurt is made deeper by the betrayal of his best friend. His forgiveness is expressed in the first chorus. In verse 2 he displays the profound loss of his true love. The second chorus, more softly sung, shows that he isn't quite sure that he is in fact over her. Verse 3 expresses his closure. It is done, there is no need to speak to her anymore. The even softer performance of the chorus expresses his regret for what will never be again. Unbelievable artistry poetically and musically. I was a teen when he was in his prime and his songs alternately tore my heart out or (with I Got a Name) became my anthem. Love ya still Jim!

[@dudueduardoufrj]

Amazing song!! Touching!

[@westwoodcommons2713]

Just Beautiful! Even more so now because you explained it the way you did! I listened to it more closely and It made me fall in love with it all over again!!

[@o2bscot]

The

[@Smeegle653]

Darryl Embury. Spoken well i love his music and was taken too soon

[@raulgutierrez5862]

You can keep the dime!

[@deee6666]

Heard this song for the first time ever, today. How lucky am I ❤

[@philochristos]

I still haven't learned to take it well. I wish he had lived.

[@tonyaharmon5626]

We all do!!

[@Michael_Dominic]

Wow. *cries*

[@lucy8025]

Yup. Many of us feel the same.

[@nanabanana3081]

Same

[@s.barryholland177]

My aunt was at his final show.

[@niteporter]

Really wish music this great and simple still was around now. Thanks for everything jim Croce

[@jackselle4607]

This man was truly an artist, this song is so profoundly sad, one of the best storytellers that ever was

[@augusto5218]

I totally agree with you Jackie, ...........Wonderful song !!! ........ Threw me with extreme speed to the innocence of my 10 years! ............. The world seemed perfect and life seemed eternal !!! .................................... I felt me immortal again !!!

[@danmartin4757]

Jackie Ellison, you know talent girl......😑

[@aureliantudordumitrescu5828]

I don't think it's sad. Quite the opposite, in my opinion, it's a song of relief after a tough time.

[@jackselle4607]

Aurelian Tudor Dumitrescu I mean that’s what is great about music is the interpretation could be different to each person. I see it as a man with a broken heart. Someone who was deceived and feels he is over it but is almost trying to convince himself that he’s fine but that hurt is still there. “I only wish my words could just convince myself That it just wasn't real, but that's not the way it feels”.

[@tomcurless1733]

love when youngsters love the music of my youth, and you are easy on the eyes and obviously full of soul

[@seangilligan5212]

To the 455 folks that gave the "thumbs down" ...... Jim Croce is one of the best American singer/song writer artists in American history...full stop.. Sorry don't understand or hear it for yourself. Your problem.

[@Yngsatchvai]

I think they are accidents. You don't look up JC and definitely not this song and then somehow not like it. Impossible

[@bobo8741]

It’s like the Mona Lisa. You don’t judge it anymore. It judges you.

[@chrisb.6616]

I wish my Wife looked at me the same way Maury looks at Jim! On a serious note - of all my years browsing KZbin, I still believe this is the greatest live performance ever uploaded. Rest in peace, Jim Croce & Maury Muehleisen. One day I'll be able to watch you two perform live in heaven.

[@jaredalexander6600]

Christopher Balagso Lmfao I thought i was the only one who notices how he looks at him like "wow I love him"

[@rcruz262]

Probably because it isn't live

[@VinPaz-qq1dc]

Yeah playing without even looking at guitar - he’s an animal

[@jbstonesfan]

Lots of respect between these extraordinary musicians.

[@jennifursun3303]

love those beautiful sounding Martin guitars, read yesterday that after Jim died Martin put out some Croce Martins and put dimes under the fret board in honor of this song

[@kevindumas1743]

I grew up in the 60s and 70s in a tremendous music era and these guys were as good as anyone… I think I was 14 when he died, what a shame and waste of talent that both of these guys had…. My God life isn’t fair…..😢

[@jeremysimpson6474]

I have heard this song 100's of times and get chills every single time.

[@janetswisher9042]

me too.I get chills from all his music.

[@stoverboo]

He was a superb story teller, and a superb musician.

[@rgiardelli]

I was 9 years old and found one of his albums, which was my mothers, and became a huge fan, first time music really hit me. And he is even better live, wish he had more time.

[@i-am-star]

I give thanks to my mother for exposing me to his music and his life story. 🙏🏽

[@jaimemanzo1459]

I was born and raised in Mexico, back then I didn't understand a word on this song and yet I loved the sound of it. What a simple and great masterpiece played and sung by these 2 artist.

[@lessonsorsessions4700]

Yes. Maurey had to have a significant input in writing this & all other songs his guitar is the lead guitar...

[@dirkhartog7438]

So glad I grew up in an era where artists and songs meant so much to me. These days kids don't know or care who produces the music - the stream is just another consummable. Of course I'm generalising but I sometimes hear music I like in a cafe and when I ask the young person at the counter who it is they'll often reply " Dunno, it's just part of a Spotfy/KZbin stream.". We used to almost always knpow who we were listening to. Hopefully, the world will one day swing back to singers and songwriters being important again for another generation.

[@mizzangel77]

“You can keep the dime” gets me every time my gosh! Amazing guitarist.

[@joekraynak5531]

Jim Croce and Maury Muehleisen had such an underrated guitar chemistry.

[@sensemaya1]

Glad Maury is being recognised in the comments. Superb musicians. So sad...

[@vze4y4hq]

Yes Maury was one of the greatest unsung musicians of our time

[@cjswag]

Both were brilliant in their own right, but Maury was the better guitarist of the two. But put them together and you end with a duo greater than the sum of its parts, which is really saying something.

[@hilaryallen8338]

You should get in touch with Mary Muelheisen. She is Maury's sister. She is on a huge campaign to remember Maury and his contribution to the music industry.

[@hilaryallen8338]

@@vze4y4hq You should get in touch with Mary Muelheisen. She is Maury's sister. She is on a huge campaign to remember Maury and his contribution to the music industry.

[@hilaryallen8338]

@@cjswag You should get in touch with Mary Muelheisen. She is Maury's sister. She is on a huge campaign to remember Maury and his contribution to the music industry.

[@coreysmith5049]

Guy she said she knew and sometimes hated..... so true

[@TheGuitarHistorian]

What’s funny is that originally Croce started as a backup guitarist to Maury Meulheisen, who was classically trained. Once Croce started writing songs, though, Maury saw the writing on the wall. He was smart enough to recognize and enhance great talent. Just a dynamic duo. Maury truly was an integral part of Jim Crowe’s sound. As much as Garfunkel was to the early Paul Simon.

[@toddubow2599]

Absolutely true

[@hilaryallen8338]

You should get in touch with Mary Muelheisen. She is Maury's sister. She is on a huge campaign to remember Maury and his contribution to the music industry.

[@carol3843]

2 beautiful souls in musical sync. So grateful for their collaboration.

[@sladeb6036]

He was an angel even before died

[@KittSpiken]

I came down here to ask who was playing the accompany, thanks for the knowledge.

[@veekatore8983]

Right now I am beyond devastated and still in shock ..I can't hold back my tears..My sweet child hood friend since 1977 and my adopted little sis little sister of my girlfriend who was so special in my life was taken off life support 2 days ago... I held her hand for so long but I just couldn't let go.. She did know that I loved her. .I'm trying to understand but I just can't....It's just not fair..Be sure to let people you know that you do love them ..

[@MovieMakingMan]

I’m thinking of you. I’m so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself and try to be open for others to be in your life to help you.

[@veekatore8983]

@@MovieMakingMan Thank you..Yes this one I had to reach out to a few people. I'm always the rock so to speak but I had to let go and let others know since I couln't hid the fact this hurt so much.. Thank you again..

[@lucy8025]

Jim Croce was way ahead of his time and he was immensely talented. Such a shame.

[@pavanatanaya]

"""Ther's something in my eyes. You know this happens every time I think about the love that I thought would save me""" That hits home

[@NEMO-NEMO]

The musical intimacy between these two people is probably as close as you can achieve in a any relationship. The way the music is brought down to a low whisper when they sing together is the bread and butter if the piece. The guitar work fills in all the empty spaces and the descant of the back singer is extremely melodic. They don’t sit side by side, bc there is a respect on who is lead and who is shadow. Astonishing!

[@waltercreighton5460]

I had just graduated from the local university in May, 1973 and was working at the family grocery store in that September. I was planning on going to the Croce concert about 7 miles away. My Dad was feeling bad (ended up having prostate cancer) so I had to stay at store - missed the show. Tragic that after the show they were killed in the plane crash. Operator is one my top 10 songs of all time - love the guitar by Jim and Maury!

[@JacindaH]

I was about 8 or 9 when this came out. My mom loved it but every time I'd hear it I'd start sobbing. The power of song ❤

[@hollybeat6901]

Both Jim and Maury should be in the hall of fame..its criminal that they are not..Croce was a gifted writer and Maury a master of his craft

[@craigrutter4804]

as a guitar player, jim croce’s acoustic work is just unbelievably beautiful ...this is not even considering the incredible lyricist he was ...unreal talent

[@EzraCubas]

A beautiful piece of Americana. Wish Jim would have lived longer.

[@Maderyne]

I found out my wife was having an affair. We subsequently divorced, and she married her lover. I heard this song, and it brought back all the emotions I felt at that time. The words can only be appreciated truly by those who have gone through the loss. It's been years now, and I only wish the best for my first love. She showed me so much, and I took it for granted.

[@danb6838]

"there's something in my eyes....you know it happens every time I think about the love that I thought would save me". Whoa....I really wish I couldn't relate to that.

[@hankwilliams8184]

After my mom died, my dad used to get drunk every night and listen to sad music and some nights he would put on Jim Croce and cry... and now that he is dead too I get drunk and cry to Croce myself

[@williamrasp8388]

Yea Hank, my dad too. After my mom passes he would listen to Jim's LOVER'S CROSS over and over. i never once asked him why because i knew why. Now that he's gone too i cry because my father cried; that's good enough for me. Hank, here's to cool dad's!

[@carlosquintanilla3859]

Have you ever imagined what the world would be like if music didn't exist? Quite frankly I think it would be dull and much harder to deal with. Music of any genre plays such an amazing role in how we deal with life's spectacular rollercoaster. Life is absolutely beautiful! No matter how hard and how awful it may seem at times. You have to take the time to appreciate all the intricate details and special moments. There is always a solution to any hardship. You just have to want it bad enough.

[@jojodiver8706]

I love how these old songs make me feel. Warm inside, yet sad that today's world will never match those years.

[@mistercath]

there's good music everywhere and from every era, man. you just have to find it.

[@brethren111]

@@mistercath true its just mainstream pushing soulless satanic music to make money, but there are good musicians out there who love what they do and they sing from the heart

[@sistersmileyvibes5551]

EXACTLY

[@sistersmileyvibes5551]

@@mistercath Still, no match. The Soul and unhindered mental capacity. It just isn't the same. And I'm 34....

[@04tacomaguy1]

Because counter culter and lsd movement are dwindling today

[@maryhabbart8847]

Very pretty song. The song has a great meaning to me.❤❤❤❤

[@richardgazinia5482]

It's been almost 50 Years and the line "...you can keep the dime." still chokes me up. The angst in Croce voice is palpable. The narrator in the song finally succumbs to his emotions in just 5 words.

[@jeddyhi]

If you don't believe in something, try believing in this. The Universe made sure that this song was born and given to us. Jim was just the conduit the Universe used.

[@AndySalinger33]

There's something in my eyes...you know it happens all the time. Dayumm.

[@williamrockwr]

Keep your finger out of your eye

[@ZackDavidMusic]

Happens every time I hear this song...

[@craigspoor5556]

492 people are deaf or maybe robots??? C'mon Man!!

[@AndySalinger33]

@@craigspoor5556 indeed, my brother 🕊

[@AmericanFlyOnTheWall]

On 21 SEP 1973, I was 2 weeks shy of my 4th birthday. My sister-in-law walked into my parents’ house and said, “Jim Croce died in a plane crash last night.” I’ll never forget the tears in her big, blue eyes.

[@paulhedeen7659]

The background lead guitar work in this song is wonderful. This was a style of music that shaped my generation. Gordon Lightfoot's whole canon is like this. Wonderful.

[@brianribblett8686]

Gordon lightfoot. Legend. Dundown. Knew his cousin jeannie.

[@jamesneilsongrahamloveinth1301]

Paul Hedeen, Yes, Maury Muehleisen was a crucial part of the mature Croce sound. Jim's earlier work without Maury doesn't compare . . .

[@dancornish3055]

John prine could be mentioned as well

[@al.n.darodda6183]

The best song explaining the “Dear John” letters US servicemen received during the Vietnam War

[@jonathanjackson9208]

One of the most underrated Singer-songwriters of all time. A tragic death gone far too soon!

[@TheStockwell]

No offense intended, but he is respected, admired, his music still sells, it's lasted, people know it, and he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame decades ago, an honor he would've enjoyed. You must have a different definition of "underrated" than the rest of us. I'd never slap that label on him.

[@jonathanjackson9208]

@@TheStockwell, what does underrated mean to you exactly? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TheStockwell]

@@jonathanjackson9208 The accepted definition is along the lines of "something that has not received the merit, recognition or praise it deserves." Croce's music isn't an obscure niche oddity which only the cool kids are into. It's well known, still sells, is covered by musicians all the time, and genuinely cherished. Croce was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame several decades ago. Calling him underrated is practically a slap in the face. No offense intended, but he is highly regarded and not an obscure niche specialty who few people have heard of.

[@Yngsatchvai]

Yeah underrated is not a word I'd use. Now you can scratch ya head as to why Michael Jackson has sold more albums but that's night and day

[@dktitan5735]

I'm blessed, my Aunt Glenda raised me on Jim. An absolute incredible artist, God rest their souls

[@israelcruz5501]

The timing of the two is perfect!

[@loreegayatao2839]

I remember my Papa used to play jim croce songs. RIP Sir Jim and to my Papa in heaven. Happy Father's day

[@janetswisher9042]

Always loved Jim Croce for his simple,beautiful no nonsense music.Hard to believe he's been gone almost 45 years(since Sept 20,1973).He died the day before my sister's birthday.She and I spent her birthday mourning and listening to all his music.So many great ones have died in plane crashes:Big Bopper,Lynyrd Skynyrd,Ricky Nelson,Richie Valens,John Denver,that I can think of. Sad.

[@Yngsatchvai]

Buddy Holly, Randy's Rhoads, Stevie Ray Vaughn 😢

[@charlescotter8340]

50 years ago today this voice was silenced tragically. This is my favorite song.

[@roguelobster4278]

It blows my mind these incredible musicians died on the cusp of the fame they deserved. RIP JIM and Murray

[@hilaryallen8338]

You should get in touch with Mary Muelheisen. She is Maury's sister. She is on a huge campaign to remember Maury and his contribution to the music industry.

[@johndenverfan]

Brilliant Song Rip Jim and Mauary Taken Far Too Soon 😢😢 Forever 30 & 24 😢

[@ATMAtim]

Loved the guys style and played all of his songs on my guitar. I met him one evening at a gas station on Long Island. It turned into a 30 minute conversation. No, I'll never forget him. RIP

[@ravenbaa7989]

Proof

[@ryanhdrums]

I’ve watched this over 100 times in the past few months. I think maybe because I wish things would go back to these days. Maybe also because songs like this will never be written ever again.

[@David-fh5bu]

These two need to be in the Hall of Fame and have a biopic. Very underrated

[@marilynmanord1790]

One of the greatest songs ever written and recorded. I have loved it for years.

[@KillBilly90]

I've heard this through the years, but never really listened, and wow....I have listened to this probably 10 times today. What a tragic loss, only 30 years young....can imagine what they would have done together....worked so hard and never got the reward....hope he knows he's still getting new fans to this day....my father was lucky enough to see him live, and he saw Janis Joplin.....thanks Jim, appreciate the time stuck in my head, it's amazing.

[@kimmykimko]

Same.

[@dacblac6532]

kimmykimko ला।

[@austinlarsen900]

love u Jim Croce thank you for this

[@mayag2987]

I've forgotten how much I loved listening to his music ❤

[@lucabrasi5070]

I visited his grave a little while ago. Such a terrible loss and such a talented guy.

[@ukfactor5393]

God bless them both. Jim was a genius singer/songwriter and Maury Muehleisen was a flawless accompanist and harmony singer. What a loss! ☮️❤️🙏

[@cadetbeckford2014]

Its amazing that something born of the deepest pain can create one of the most everlasting, beautiful pieces of art humankind has ever put forth

[@jonahsadowski]

Back in the day when talent was the deciding factor of whether or not you'd do well in the music industry.

[@aush5348]

video killed the radio star

[@emily-nr9hn]

MrCaptainBionic so true.

[@garygrasser]

Fucking. A. RIGHT.

[@raulgutierrez5862]

The artist with the most radio play time, but the least recognized.

[@danielryno117]

This is real music not the shit nowadays

[@daddyo1952]

I'll be 66 in a month and I can't tell you how many times I've listen to this song. Radio, record, 8 track, cassette, CD, streaming. A lot of memories. Thanks Jim for a great song.

[@misterm7086]

Two guys sitting on stools playing amazing guitar and singing a beautiful song beautifully. I was mesmerized more than any of the smoke and mirror concerts I have ever attended. A great many of today’s musical “entertainers ” and “artists” should cringe and be ashamed of themselves whenever they refer to themselves as such.

[@markstewart8171]

Chills, that's what this song gives me. Hits the nail on the damn hammer. That's the way it goes.

[@christineseidman1008]

This song is so real. Cried a many times listening to this. Beautiful song captures that one deep emotion of real grief.

[@sharonmosley9162]

Christine Seidman yes...I agree

[@JB-nr4dd]

Ed, you loved Jim Croce and you got me to loving his music too. You are not here any longer to listen to him, so I listened to him for you. Rent in peace buddy.

[@NoahClevinger]

This is what pure talent looks like.

[@mackaready1]

What a way to put a man's feelings over a breakup into a song. The devastation of it in a few words.

[@howieduwit2551]

I have been listening to this song since I was a kid. My mother used to play this when it was a new song. It never left me. I didn’t understand how horribly painful it was until years later. I’m 53 now. It takes on a whole new meeting at this point. Thank you Jim. Rest in peace, brother.

[@cntrlscrutinizer5374]

Songs like this show how beautiful the acoustic guitar is.

[@Bhuvan88233]

You can see the pain in his eyes and sadness behind his smile. And the melancholy of his voice The true beauty

[@busterkennedy1249]

His kindness with words got reflected into his poetry and his integration with music; music is subjective but brilliance is not.

[@jasontheryan]

HE DOESN'T LOOK DOWN AT THE GUITAR A SINGLE TIME!!!

[@dantean]

Mastery.

[@That1GUYJJ]

jChannel1111 he feels it

[@brentonsprangers1829]

2:13

[@dawhoda1]

2:13FAIL 😂

[@dawhoda1]

jChannel1111 3:12 DOUBLE FAIL

[@carlmulligan2883]

I'm so glad my pops showed me Jim's music I listen to him almost everyday

[@leslieb6881]

Boy, he had the talent to write, play, and sing, and did it without even straining at all. And he had his own style, sound, and look, too.

[@jennifursun3303]

Jim wish i could have told you THANK YOU for this song. i have often repeated the last few lines when things have been really bad. first heard this song when some friends were going through a divorce. Jim wrote this while in the service listening to other GIs on the phone getting Dear John phone messages

[@thestew56]

Jim virtually never looks down...and the guy behind him closely watches Jims actions to perfectly synchronize. Bravo

[@GStraitKISS1]

This is a legend at his absolute best.

[@67Zink]

Master Class in smooth, melodic chord changes, harmonizing vocals, soulness and perfectly placed lead fills within exceptional chordal phrasing.

[@karenskladanowski2371]

I wonder how much more beautiful music these men would have given us if they weren’t so tragically taken so young. 😢

[@mikenedelcu3682]

I could cry when i hear the beauty of that guitar scheme against his melodic voice. Involuntarily.

[@MrLabrat1974]

Two singing guys with guitars making a masterpiece.

[@fredcaine2226]

This is one of the best songs ever created..I love what he did with this one..

[@jenihansen7201]

I WAS AN OPERATOR AT ILLINOIS BELL WHEN THIS SONG CAME OUT MANY YEARS AGO. LOVED IT !!!

[@axlflash]

What a times. I sure dream in anemoia about the States in 70's.....nothing today can be as it was back then.

[@jefferypeoples4893]

That's when a phone call cost a dime it takes me back to 1973 when I was 13 still listen to the song today and reminisce

[@longgrayline8055]

This song would have made one of the finest music videos ever. We've all been there. He captured the feeling of heartache with this song.

[@michaelalexander1503]

Form 1972 To 2022...50yrs, I Was 8 And It Still Sounds GREAT!!! And Yes What Ole Boy Said Below, If JIM CROCE Isn't In The Rock And Roll Hall Fame, He Should Be And If Not What a SHAME!

[@conradsieber7883]

Happens everytime I think about the love I thought would save me. What a line. Haunting...

[@c.castro4630]

Talented people, two voices, two guitars, so much talent. You don't really need more

[@mxcope]

In these sinister times I thank God we can go back to music like this.