Jim Croce - Time in a Bottle (REACTION) WRITER REACTS - First Time Hearing It

[@afbill4219]

The guy in the back is Maury Muehleisen. He played lead guitar for Jim and sang harmony. He died in the plane crash with Jim. He deserves as much credit as Jim.

[@lindapockrus5660]

The older I become the more Time in a Bottle I wish I had.

[@RadCenter]

Fifty years later, this song still makes me cry.

[@tripfisk4246]

@@RadCenter one of the saddest and most beautiful songs ever

[@Saqua2289]

Same here😢😢😢😢

[@erickvermeulen9734]

Jim Croce wrote the song in 1970, after he heard he was going to be a father. So beautiful are these words. His son has followed the footsteps of his father, as singer-songwriter.

[@mikewilliams1559]

For years after my wife passed away from cancer I couldn’t listen to this song without crying.

[@sallyatticum]

My husband died of leukemia at age 27 and there are a few songs still, decades later. One of them is "Yesterday."

[@SaeedReacts.]

So sorry for your loss

[@mikewilliams1559]

@@SaeedReacts. thank you!

[@charlespapps2389]

I still can't.

[@lilamuzik3385]

For me, it was Lee Ann Rimes song " How Can I Live Without You." Was over 10 years before I could listen to that one.

[@GailL-g7m]

Jim Croce was my husband's favorite, and he introduced me to his music. We married in 1974, right when this song was super popular. It always felt like "our song" because the lyrics were so true for us. We were not teenagers, we were 23 years old then and already could see the truth to how quickly time passes and how a person can never fit everything into a lifetime, so must choose wisely. We just celebrated our 50-year anniversary, and it all rings true even more the older we get. Thank-you for reacting to this. Gail L.

[@wendyryder2708]

Congratulations on your 50th Anniversary Gail! Our 38th is coming 7p on 13th of next month! Peace and Blessings to you and your family!

[@GailL-g7m]

@@wendyryder2708 Thanks! Best Wishes to you. Gail L.

[@Koma_Texeld]

Thanks Gail for sharing your experience. Best wishes 👋

[@SaeedReacts.]

Congratulations on your 50th anniversary, Gail. Thats amazing! ❤️❤️❤️

[@anna9072]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. I heard it was actually written for his newborn baby.

[@MamaBe1963]

I love your comments. Never apologize

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks so much!

[@duizeltjeeekhoorn6890]

After all this time I still know every word to this song.

[@KelliDBH]

Me too.

[@Turnermama]

Same here. It's been at least 30 years since I heard this song 😊

[@renate_c4h]

Yet another fantastic review. Whenever Jim Croce comes to mind, I always remember Maurice T. Muehleisen, the other guitarist on Jim Croce’s songs. They harmonised so well. Muehleisen lost his life in that disastrous plane crash, too. RIP both of them.

[@terrimobley6067]

Thank you for pointing that out. He should be remembered too

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks so much for pointing that out. RIP

[@olanaowen7320]

That music box effect is so haunting and beautiful, it perfectly frames the lyric.

[@SaeedReacts.]

It really is! Adds a lot to this song. So many amazing elements to it.

[@ChuckArneson-fn9xk]

My wife and I were married in 1972 and Jim Croce was part of the soundtrack of our early marriage. We loved this song. I lost Polly in 2019 to pancreatic cancer. At Polly's funeral I had these lyrics printed on the bulletin. Dearly loved my wife and Jim Croce said it better than I ever could. Thanks

[@kelliirish7008]

My husband dedicated this song to me. I lost him 8 years ago and each time I hear it, I am reminded how deep our love was and still is.

[@SaeedReacts.]

So sorry for your loss 🫂❤️

[@cinnimonpannos4405]

Carol King was also a great singer/Song Writer.

[@annaandgary1]

This song came out just before my husband and I met. He passed 10 years ago but this song reminds me of our 40 years together and it brings me great great comfort. Such special lyrics!

[@stacy4823]

One of my favorite Jim Croce songs. Now that I'm much older it has a different impact.

[@josephclarke4244]

A middle schooler at the time he died, I clearly remember my father's making a comment on Jim's death, he said. "What a shame, nice young guy who wrote and sang music you could here." Remember, my father, born in the early 1930s, had no use for music of my generation

[@lorig-ski]

The fact that anyone could love another person enough to write the most beautiful lyrics I have ever heard never ceases to make me cry. Couple with that with Jim dying far too soon, and all of his amazing music that never made it into the world, I am a full-on wreck every time I hear this song.

[@mikemichaels5302]

The world lost a treasure when Jim passed away.

[@BlueDragon53]

Finger Picking is my favorite style of guitar playing. I remember when this song came out I was 17 still brings tears. Jim was a great singer songwriter.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Mine too! So much fun and i love the softer, warmer sound of it.

[@LoisChisholm]

This is my favorite love song by Jim Croce. I can't believe he's been gone 50 years. I'd love to see his son, AJ in concert.

[@armlegx]

@@LoisChisholm I saw him do the song of Jim Croce two years ago. Great show, I highly recommend. He sounds a lot like his dad.

[@wsunbeam]

This was my baby sister's favorite. I was her caregiver and friend. She couldn't fight off Covid together with MS, and I lost her in 2020. This song will always make me think of her.

[@SaeedReacts.]

So sorry for your loss.

[@scan4460]

He said so much in under 3 minutes, incredible. One of the best songs ever written. It still has an impact on my perspective of life and how I interact with my family and friends and how blessed I am. Truly a classic and will live on having an impact on anyone who hears this song.

[@jasonremy1627]

This was my parent's wedding song. It's beautiful.

[@audreyjohnson4599]

The first time I heard this song was shortly after news of his death. It's just so beautiful, one of my favorite songs.

[@veegeebrew3695]

Jim Croce, Time in a Bottle--love song for the ages

[@harrietmiller3982]

Such a sensitive and wonderful reaction to this sacred song. 💫⭐️🌟✨. I knew I could trust your emotional vulnerability articulated so well by your thoughtful insights to have the respect and appreciation to contribute to its legacy. Thank you so much for this today🌹

[@SaeedReacts.]

Truly one of the most beautiful songs i have ever heard. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@uncnorseman2670]

This, Everything I Own by Bread, Your Song from Elton John, Thank You from Led Zeppelin, Color My World from Chicago... So many great songs in the '70's that were timeless. We were so spoiled.

[@EmmaYadkin]

It's been quite a few years since I listened to this song, still get tears when I hear it. You are missed to this day Jim. RIP.

[@teresasullivan4588]

Such talent and beauty!!! How can you not love Jim Groce???❤

[@starlightperkins330]

I remember when he died. It hit a lot of ppl really hard. His success was just beginning.

[@deadlyredly1]

One of the most beautiful heartfelt songs ever written. Lover, child, lost parent - these lyrics are whatever are important to you when you hear them. Simply a god tier song.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Truly beautiful song! Thanks for watching.

[@Cynthia...]

Jim was just amazing and has SO many great songs. His son, A.J. Croce has some great songs too. Thank you.

[@carlahelin5203]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written, in my opinion of course. ❤

[@SaeedReacts.]

Definitely one of the most beautiful i have ever heard as well.

[@richardworton4597]

One of the best love songs ever ❤️

[@SaeedReacts.]

Beautiful song!

[@loveloochay]

🎼🌬️ . Well , Saeed .. there was no doubt that you would be floored by this Jim Croce masterpiece. I have been for decades ... I never tire of this song, or his guitar playing. All of it is mesmerizing. Jim Croce is one of the greatest artists of all time. 🌬️🌬️🌬️🌬️🌬️🌬️ Please do more of his songs.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Another beautiful song by Jim Croce. Definitely checking out more. Thanks so much for watching.

[@greggwilliamson]

"Bad Bad Leroy Brown", "You Don't Mess Around With Jim"

[@terrimobley6067]

☝️☝️☝️

[@SaeedReacts.]

I reacted to Bad Bad Leroy Brown.

[@sandrastorer5628]

This was one of my favorite songs back then. Still is.

[@vickiandrews4087]

I had this song sung at my wedding on September 1, 1973. He died about a week after I returned from my honeymoon. I was heartbroken about his death, more than any other celebrity I can remember. Only the death of Robin Williams hit me as hard (because I was in labor during the first episode of Mork and Mindy!) He has so many wonderful songs.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Very heartbreaking knowing what happened. Robin Williams his death hit me hard to. He was a big part of my childhood.

[@vickiandrews4087]

@@SaeedReacts. He has lots of fun songs, too! Roller Derby Queen...you laugh through it, but it's great!

[@johnmarshall6548]

Jim Croce is one of the most talented singer songwriters in my opinion. So sad what happened...he was taken way too early. I first started watching your reactions when you did your first PTX reaction. I love when I get a notification that you've done another reaction. Keep up the insightful and awesome reactions!

[@SaeedReacts.]

Very sad what happened. Thanks so much for watching! Definitely checking out more PTX as well.

[@brettmiller7138]

I was 10 years old when Jim Croce died. We had driven to Louisana on a family trip from Massachusetts and had just left prior to that plane crash. As a family, we loved his music. So very sad. I love when people hear these songs for the first time and are so moved. You do a great job with these reactions. Glad I found you here. Some day, check out Photographs and Memories by Jim. You will like it too.

[@thomastimlin1724]

Photographs and Memories is a real tear jerker...

[@JoyceHirano]

Im learning a greater appreciation for the writing because of this😊

[@KevinPittman-zp9qk]

This song squeezes my heart. Thank you for reacting to it.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Magnificent song! Thanks for watching.

[@jeffl9167]

I thoroughly enjoy listening to these songs with you and appreciate your attention to the lyrics. Thank you for making these videos.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for spending some time with me!

[@michiganjfrog366]

In 1973 there was a made-for-tv movie called "She Lives" and it featured this song Time in a Bottle.. it became my sister and her fiance's song and when he proposed he gave her a guitar with a rose tape to the case and the sheet music to the song.. she still has it and the peace symbol and Dove guitar strap.

[@steveullrich7737]

Jim was a genius with his lyrics such a beautiful wordsmith. I agree that the music sounds like a music box (such a creative touch), good insight. His box of unfulfilled wishes and dreams is empty because all his wishes and dreams came true! No need to apologize for the pauses that why we're here.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Very sad when you really start thinking about it. Thanks so much for watching.

[@MrBluegrouse]

Thoughtful and insightful reaction as always…. I Got a Name is another great one. Great road trip song.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for watching and the recommendation

[@sallyatticum]

Another lovely reaction to a beautiful, poignant song.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Amazing song! Thanks for watching!

[@staciemoisa4884]

I remember loving this song when I was young simply because it is so beautiful. Now, after having so much loss in my life these last couple of years, this song brings me to tears. Such powerful lyrics along with a beautiful melody. It is simply powerful and breathtaking.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Sorry to hear about your losses 🫂❤️

[@sonjadrussell]

All of Jim's music evokes a heartfelt response or a full blown belly laugh. It takes real talent and poetry to achieve those reactions *EVERY* time. Few song writers possess the skill to cause deep reflection with a single line of music like you just experienced. Jim does it often, and then sets it all to music. Perfectly. Every time. I can't wait for you to discover more of this gifted artist and his music. Great reaction. More please.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Timesless music. Beautiful writing. Looking forward to more of his music. Thanks for watching.

[@Saqua2289]

You literally have to pause to prevent copyright strikes. It is what it is. I love your commentary. Stay blessed brother.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Exactly. Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@elmarwinkler6335]

Hello my Belgian friend, I am a fan of Mr. Croce and listened to many songs of him. You and yours, enjoy life. Elmar from Germany

[@SaeedReacts.]

Incredible artist! Sublime writing. Thanks for watching. Greetings from Belgium.

[@anitawright7169]

Jim Croce is awesome. Love this song. Love your reaction!

[@SaeedReacts.]

Beautiful song. Thanks for watching!

[@deborahvernarelli6394]

Jim Croce's music is timeless. Every song tells a story, and every story draws you in and touches your soul, even bad bad Leroy Brown gets you thinking, lol..on another note, this is a reaction channel. You listen to the lyrics and you reflect. That's what it's all about, and I, for one, enjoy listening to you reflect on these beautiful songs.Thank you for having such an awesome Chanel. Hugs to you and your family ❤😊

[@SaeedReacts.]

It really is timeless. Sublime song! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. ❤️

[@bobkitten8150]

I saw his son A.J. in concert a few years ago. He played this song with a slide show of family pictures on screen. Oh man, the emotions. A.J. has some great music of his own as well, and is touring again.

[@1960rlv]

Yep, a great great song. I’ve Got A Name would be a good next choice from Croce.

[@thomastimlin1724]

The song was used for a TV movie starring Desi Arnez Jr in 1973, about a college girl with cancer and Desi, her boyfriend, desperately trying to find a doctor to treat and save her. it was called She Lives. The the song was released as a single after Jim's Death. i sang this with my guitar to my parents and younger brother around the campfire while on vacation 50 years ago this month. Thank God I did, they are all gone now and I am the only left of the original family...sometimes that sucks...

[@orlylivne]

Great and emotional reaction, Saeed! For me it's the song that most reflects the soul of Jim Croce. And it is also the most played song in that sad 1973 day (at least in the only radio station where I lived for years in an African country...)

[@SaeedReacts.]

Such a beautiful song! This is the kind of writing that inspires many. Thanks for watching, Orly!

[@TheNotedHero]

His music always hits me hard. This one very much so because I'm midway-ish through my life and I've chosen that special, wish-answering someone to go through time with. Beautlful lyrics and the arrangement and instrumentation are so good!

[@Koma_Texeld]

I got excited reading all the comments from your viewers about what this song means to them or to their parents, family,..., and knowing the story behind this beautiful song. I like this song and, even though I don't have those memories, it doesn't matter because your viewers made me feel this song in a different way through their experiences. Thanks to all of them for sharing them. I'm glad to belong to your community Saeed. Take care 😊

[@SaeedReacts.]

Its amazing how much of an impact a song can make on people. Thanks so much for being here! Grateful for your support ❤️

[@petemora8408]

Beautiful reaction, my friend - as always. Your pauses for examination, analysis, along with your personal perspective of the lyrics, and message of a song is what makes you one of the best reactors out there. Can't imagine someone bothered by your pauses!! One only needs to go to YT, pick a song and press play for no pauses, right? 🤙

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks so much for the encouraging words! Some people seem not to like pauses, based on some comments on some other video's. Very grateful that most people dont mind. Thanks again! Have a great day.

[@howard7606]

A perfect, and highly emotional song. Saeed, your reaction and review is so genuine and it's clear you really appreciate his compositions and music. Me too.

[@banksperdue1983]

he is one of my favorite singers of all times , such a beautiful voice and story telling ability . i also love I've Got A Name

[@SaeedReacts.]

Incredible artist and amazing song. Definitely want to hear more!

[@KelliDBH]

Was waitin for this. Haven’t listened to it in years but still know every word and note. Thank you. 🎶❤️

[@SaeedReacts.]

Beautiful song! Thanks so much for watching. Have a great day!

[@pattymckitrick7436]

❤❤Timeless classic 😊😊

[@gloriasowle8083]

I will never forget waking up to the news as a freshman in college to hear that he was gone. I sat in my bed and cried.

[@bazkeen]

His writing is very deep. Say what you want, when you want. It feels more genuine then. Your thoughts are raw. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@SaeedReacts.]

Incredible writing! Thanks, appreciate that a lot!

[@Jelsick]

When I was a boy 50 years ago, i lived life in the now, without a care, I didn’t realize how quickly time would pass. Now I chide myself that I didn’t savor innocence and the splendor of youth. But what child does, really?

[@SaeedReacts.]

Youth is wasted on the young. I guess there is much truth in it 😃

[@debigiroux1811]

What a gift he left for his wife and son and also for us. Beautiful reaction. ❤👌

[@matthewteague623]

I can only imagine what else Jim would have produced had that plane crash not taken him oversoon. I mean, we're all blessed by what he was able to gift us with in the time he did have. But this man was an absolute treasure.

[@lisas6450]

😊❤ Hi Saeed! 😅 The more I listen to your comments the more obvious it is that you are a writer! (And an Empath in case you don't know!) I think what's missing (to me) from a good portion of more current music is the POETRY! We had so many artists/groups that wrote amazing lyrics to tell us a good story!! 🤩😃 Great song, great song writer! 😅 Luv ya Saeed! 😊❤❤

[@SaeedReacts.]

So much amazing storytelling in music comes from this era. And a lot of it stood the test of time. They were great observers of human behaviour and were very skilled in putting this on the page and then into their music. Amazing! Thanks so much for watching! Have a great day.

[@robinwells3]

Have just discovered your channel, and what a pleasure it is to find someone who not only listens to the lyrics, but has the understanding to comment intelligently on the writing. And Thank You for staying away from the animation. So many videos, not just animations, are some would-be auteur director’s strange take on the song that distract from the music and the sense of the song.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for being here and the kind words. Some viewers recommended to stay away from the animation, especially on first listen. With Operator i did do that unfortunately, but also an amazing song.

[@xScooterAZx]

This is how I feel when I look at photos of myself. It;s as if the girl in the photo is someone else.And I wonder,how did she make it through life. The words come back to me as the tune smoothly rolls by. I remember them well.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Amazing song!

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 this one always hits me really hard considering that he passed so so soon.....💔

[@SteveWalsh-qm3tk]

Every now and then the Lord blesses us with this type of lyrical, musical and soul searching artists, thank you Jim Croce !!!!

[@hackermusic3355]

We had so many great song writers around that time that I took for granted.

[@distressedhusker3141]

Keep going down the Croce rabbit hole, many more great songs to discover.

[@steveshelton5036]

Brilliant reaction !!

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thank you!

[@allewis7810]

Saeed, you have discovered a true gem, Jim Croce, taken from us way too early. He has many more songs like Time in a Bottle and many others that showcase his storytelling abilities. I highly recommend his biggest hit, " I Got a Name" and see another side of Jim.

[@SaeedReacts.]

This song is amazing and enjoyed the other songs that I reacted to as well. Looking forward to more.

[@banksperdue1983]

i saw a interview that his widow had done and she said he wrote this song when their son was born .

[@RuthBair-ht1fj]

Beautiful song. Great reaction.❤❤

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for watching.

[@하얀트리-w8j]

듣고나면 긴 여운을 남기는 명곡 돌아오지 않을 오늘을 보내며 아름다운곡 감사해요♡

[@mikeelder2840]

This was one of my cousin's favorite songs. He was killed in a car accident when he was 16 years old and this song was played at his funeral.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thats heartbreaking. So sorry for your loss.

[@safariloverinnc5156]

So simple....so beautiful!!

[@bethscott4330]

I just gave a speech at my 26 year old son’s wedding and my topic was how we can’t hold onto times in our lives and how elusive it is. I said how throughout my son’s life I’ve wanted so badly to capture and stop time with him during special precious moments and not let go. I told him how the urge to hold on his wedding day is as strong as ever, but the urge to let go is more intense because I don’t want to miss all of the future moments I get to witness as he grows into a man and maybe father. I said “time is such an interesting human phenomenon”

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thats beautiful. Thanks for sharing that. Your son is lucky to have you.

[@markjo9626]

I saw his son AJ a few months ago in Ct. Amazing piano player and singer. He ended with this song because it was written by Jim for him before he was born. Not a dry eye in the place.

[@SaeedReacts.]

That must be a powerful moment in the show.

[@genenekoebelin8707]

This song became a hit after his death a few months later

[@traceycater]

Beautiful story, Croce was great!

[@lleldridge1]

Thank you, Saeed... ☮

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@tatertot123]

My husband’s favorite song, we played it at his funeral

[@diannthomas5653]

Beautiful song!

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Love the song love you

[@janetbarker1216]

Thanks Saeed for Time in A Bottle Jim Croce

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@pamelalee1508]

#TimeInABottle #JimCroce #SaeedReacts 🌿🌿🌿

[@EydeRedman]

I had this on 8 track!! Lol❤❤❤

[@chris-m2u]

I was 16 and turned his lp grey ❤C

[@Steelblaidd]

The Muppets did this one beautifully and it was the background music for a "fight" scene with Quicksilver in one of the X-Men movies that is just awesome.

[@SaeedReacts.]

That scene is incredible. Didnt know the song at the time. Now i will recognize it next time i watch the film 😄

[@nolaholmes404]

Number one wedding song.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Beautiful

[@markowens2766]

I think “wow” sums it up.

[@texasseastar]

I started following your channel because of Taylor Swift and I'm also enjoying the folk, Americana, and classic artists that you've been covering. You're doing a great job with these artists that are actually the poets of their day. I look forward to seeing and hearing more - these are the artists I grew up with.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thank you so much ! This has been such an amazing journey, traveling through musical history.

[@jessicajackson8064]

My ex-husband loved playing this song. I love the dings at the end. Beautiful song.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Its such a beautiful song.