SO DARN SWEET!| FIRST TIME HEARING Jim Croce - I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song REACTION

[@janiceduke1205]

Croce's wife Ingrid has an autobiographical cookbook, Thyme In A Bottle, in which she writes interesting anecdotes about Jim. Here's what she wrote about this: "One weekend, after being on the road for many months, Jim got a chance to come home to relax with his family. We settled in to enjoy our time alone together. Though Jim was expecting company the next day, avoiding confrontation he never told me that we were to be joined by an entire film crew! The next morning, 15 people from Acorn Productions descended upon our house to record a promotional film of Jim Croce at Home on the Farm. I prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner for the whole film crew and after the group left, I questioned Jim about our finances. After a year and a half of his working so very hard on the road, we were barely making ends meet, but Jim wouldn't talk about it. He hated questions as much as he hated confrontation, especially about money. He stormed out of our bedroom and went down to the kitchen table to brood. The next morning he woke me gently by singing his new song. 'Every time I tried to tell you the words just came out wrong. So I'll have to say I love you, in a song.'"

[@kellahella5286]

I asked you not be cuttin onions when I’m around?🤭😂

[@sueradak2245]

Thank you. How wonderful. I am crying.

[@BretSnyder]

I will have to find that cookbook. We ate at her restaurant years ago and have always said it was one of the best meals we ever tasted. I remember hearing about him dying over the radio when I was a teenager. Such a loss. Imagine how much music would be different if he was still around and having an impact. Gone way too soon.

[@ericdaniel74]

I wish I could have eaten at his widow's restaurant in San Diego. Sadly it's closed.

[@miketracy1064]

I love to hear stories like this....they make him more loveable and memorable.

[@randyrodriguez1445]

Photographs & Memories.

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[@sharonstark1014]

Jim Croce was a great singer and artist who died way too soon in a plane crash in 1973. Other good songs of his are "Alabama Rain," "Photographs and Memories", "New York's not my home and " "these Dreams" His son A.J. Croce is also a singer.

[@nycartist3421]

Jay and Amber always seem to be in a good mood. Such beautiful people!

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Love this song. The story behind it is that Jim and his wife Ingrid had an argument. They both went to bed angry at each other and Ingrid cried herself to sleep. Alone. The next morning, Jim woke her up and said, “I’ve got something I want you to hear” and played her this song he had written just hours before. Croce died way too young. He was such a genuine, sweet, quiet soul.

[@DianaJG8]

😪

[@benntura]

😭

[@RyneMurray23]

I love this story and the fact that it is true is amazing.

[@robertrubey6594]

He never got to play this song live. I think ingrid is the only one who ever heard it live.

[@nt3833]

I didn’t know he died so young. I just looked up the story - so tragic. How devastating that must have been for his wife and family 💔. Makes me so sad to think about 😢

[@Jcrash71]

Us baby boomers were grateful for true geniuses, especially in what I consider the best era for rock/pop/folk/soul/jazz 1964-1974

[@DianaJG8]

1964-1974

[@deborahwhittington2157]

I was born in 1947, 1 year after my Dad got home from the South Pacific in WW2. Truly a baby boomer. We got to experience some of the best musical artists!!

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Right on man!👍👍

[@Whateva67]

True,I’m a gen Xer born in ‘67 but totally remember hearing these songs in the early 70s,now they can really bring you back to simpler times when you listen to them 😎

[@luckylady7542]

Truth!!!!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Jim Croce "Photographs & Memories"...Nuff Said.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber you'll love his "Workin At Car Wash Blues"!!!

[@joannevincent2035]

Thanks also to Maury Muehleisen, Jim's musical partner on backup guitar, who was with Jim to the end.

[@bobduerwald9805]

A long time ago I found a record album outside the college radio station in a pile of LPs marked discards. The album was Gingerbreadd by Maury Muehleisen. I was quite surprised how good the album was, especially Maury's guitar work. His singing voice was quite high, not everyone's taste, yet his songs were quite catchy. If Jim had not hit it big in the music industry, he told Maury he would play guitar with Maury as the lead singer. You can find the album on KZbin. Thank you for giving Maury credit for his musical talents.

[@todmainzer2241]

RIGHT up to the end .... literally. 😰

[@todmainzer2241]

RIGHT up to the end .... literally. 😰

[@ericwillison4011]

If you watch the two of them on Sugarman, you can tell how much subtle fullness Maury added to Jim's work. I had heard that Maury was the more established musician when they met, having already released some songs on the radio that got a bit of air play, but the man instantly recognized that he would go further backing up Jim than he would ever go on his own. He is the viola to Jim's violin.

[@straycatttt2766]

4:33. Agreed. I’m glad Amber finally is pronouncing “Croce” correctly and that Jay is aware of his mispronunciation. Now they need to learn from us that the guitar work was a duo.

[@williambill5172]

If you guys love this one...try his "Lover's Cross"

[@foreveralone11w]

ANY Jim Croce song is an amazing song! The soundtrack of my youth ❤

[@cindywisneski6791]

I was born in 59 I grew up on his music ❤❤❤

[@joiedevivre2005]

IMHO- Jim Croce & Cat Stevens were the poets of 70's love songs. They both have voices that lull you into an absolute state of bliss.

[@SmokeDogg11]

Cat Stevens is somebody Jay and Amber need to hear.

[@TexasRivermedic]

Lovers Cross is also another good one by Jim

[@paulwalker9421]

"I've Got A Name" is one you need to hear from Jim!

[@davidabbett7011]

“I’ve Got a Name” . . . My favorite song of his.

[@kensherman4146]

Two more fun songs from Jim Croce - “Workin' at the Car Wash Blues" and also “Roller Derby Queen“. Both great songs.

[@lilsuzq32]

His last name is pronounced crow-chee -- usually with the emphasis on CROW

[@efcruzado]

Maury Muehleisen, Jim’s band mate did the accompaniment in studio and in concert. A great guitarist. He also died with Jim in that plane crash.

[@jlotoo850]

This man was not just an outstanding guitar player--this was a poet--a true ministral...

[@marybaillie8907]

This was from Jim's I Got A Name album from 1973. It was released after his death. It went to Number 9 posthumously in 1974. It was written for his wife after an argument about money. He appeared in the bedroom the next day and sang it to her. The back up singers, as well as the string section, masterful guitar playing from Jim make this an amazing love song. Such a loss. 😥😥 Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

[@greg2976]

That might be the one they missed!

[@cameronpickard7456]

drop the ridculous maple syrup line,,i'm from canada by the way

[@Northerngirl15]

@@cameronpickard7456 I agree, its cringy

[@billofalltrades2633]

A great song! Great reaction!

[@NYlivinginTN]

I looooove Jim Croce's music!

[@istari0]

A beautiful song. Such a tragedy that the world lost him so young.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

FWIW my favorite Jim Croce song is “Lovers Cross”. Such an underrated track.

[@donnaj1964]

I absolutely love Jim Croce. Gone way too soon. His son is singing his songs now. Would love to hear Photographs & Memories, Working at the car wash blues

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

A few weeks after Jim died, his wife Ingrid found a letter he had sent to her before he died. This is the actual text of the letter: “Dear Ing, I know I haven't been very nice to you for some time, but I thought it might be of some comfort, Sweet Thing, to understand that you haven't been the only recipient of JC's manipulations. But since you can't hear me and can't see me, I can't bull**** using my sneaky logic and facial movements. I have to write it all down instead, which is lots more permanent. So it can be re-read instead of re-membered, so, it's really right on the line. I know that you see me for who I am, or should I say, as who I are. 'Cause I've been lots of people. If Medusa had personalities or attitudes instead of snakes for her features, her name would have been Jim Croce. But that's unfair to you and it's also unhealthy for me. And I now want to be the oldest man around, a man with a face full of wrinkles and lots of wisdom. So this is a birth note, Baby. And when I get back everything will be different. We're gonna have a life together, Ing, I promise. I'm gonna concentrate on my health. I'm gonna become a public hermit. I'm gonna get my Master's Degree. I'm gonna write short stories and movie scripts. Who knows, I might even get a tan. Give a kiss to my little man and tell him Daddy loves him. Remember, it's the first sixty years that count and I've got 30 to go. I Love you, Jim"

[@bevil4aday]

One of my favorites by Jim. Lover's Cross is a great song by him.

[@idanwillenchik3050]

Although Jim Croce wrote the songs I believe most of the great guitar work was by Maury Muehlheisen who played and performed with Croce and died along with him when their plane crashed in September 1973.

[@chrishebert5672]

I was a big fan of Jim Croce in high school in the early 1970s. Some of his other big hits that I'd recommend are "Photographs and Memories", "I got a Name", "Alabama Rain", "Dreamin' Again", and maybe "One Less Set of Footsteps". I was sure sad to see him go when he died in 1973. So much potential.

[@lesleydavis5229]

Yes Chris, Photographs and memories….one of his greatest.

[@collinpillow4066]

A legend who died at such a young age. Who knows what he might have done if given another 30 or more years. Thanks for featuring this one.

[@mikeortiz6008]

My dad introduced me to Jim Croce and I always think of my dad every time I hear him. Which is a lot now that my dad has passed. Jim is one of the best storytelling singers ever!

[@DonnyDonowitzzz]

You are going to love this one, my favorite of his

[@anthonwest9541]

So many great songs from Croce. Another great one is "I Got a Name".

[@anthonwest9541]

Oops. my bad..I see that you already reacted to that one.

[@stevedem76]

Jim was a genius. The way the vocals and the melody go together so seamlessly, it's like the song existed for a thousand years. The more times you hear this song, the more you love it.

[@dwainwilder7337]

This is one of my favorite songs by JC. As I listen and watch your reaction Videos, I realize how quickly you; Amber and Jay are learning and appreciating this great musical history. There is so much more, please continue on this musical journey! I am sure all your fans enjoy it as I do.

[@StarGeezerTim]

Jim Croce and John Denver both play in a finger-style or alternate picking style that gives that distinct plucking character to their playing. And ONLY 40 things?! Seriously J, as an old sentimental guy who used to do this for my honey all the time, keep it up bud! They DO notice! It gets filed away in the female brain, and earns you serious brownie points! Great reaction, and ... JAZZ HANDS!! LOL

[@toddserpe8975]

He is phenomenal a lot of heart and his

[@jamesanderson5268]

Such a beautiful lead guitar by Maury. Can you imagine how much music we would have had if all the singers and artists that died young had live until old. Wow, just imagine!

[@LOKISlog7]

"Lovers Cross" is must.

[@BradReddekopp]

I can't even imagine what he would have given us if he'd lived longer. What an amazing talent!

[@alanbrown3963]

Jim was a genius, artful, soulful and genuine. He had passed before I realized how moving music could be. I was only 8 when he died. Not long after that I started to listen to music any way I could, on late night radio, on my father's turntable, on the radio in the car. Croce was one of my early favorites with Bad, Bad Leroy Brown and You Don't Mess Around with Jim. Songs like this one were imbedded in my brain for later times. He wrote music for everyone, and he did all of it well. 50 yrs ago this fall. RIP JC

[@deborahwhittington2157]

I love “working at the Car Wash Blues”!!

[@kennethgestewitz6322]

Another great love song from the 70's you really need to give a spin is "Longer" by Dan Fogelberg.

[@marvinjudegorospe8181]

I love most of his songs. Here are some you may had missed 1. Lover's Cross 2. You don't Mess around With Jim 3. I Got A Name 4. One Less Set of Footsteps 5. Salon and Saloon 6. It Doesn't Have to be that way 7. Photographs and Memories "I got a name" is the song his family picked to remember him.

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[@davidwoods2327]

He also has a great break-up song in "Lovers Cross" just for another side of Jim.

[@jonsher7682]

Every time you listen to Jim, you also should also cite his musical partner Maury Muehleisen -- it was Maury who did all the intricate plucking on the guitar while Jim played straight-forward rhythm guitar, it was Jim who provided background vocals and delicate harmonies, and it was Jim's musicianship -- he was a classically trained pianist who taught himself to play guitar -- who elevated the music Jim created as a partnership. Before Maury, Jim was playing bars. After, they teamed up, they produced three chart-leading albums. And Maury did all this at an exceptionally young age, about 22 when the two paired up, and only 24 when they died in a plane crash.

[@caryriggs5719]

Thanks for not letting us forget Maury.

[@ponchoknox1431]

One of his most hilarious songs he ever did was ,"The working at the Car ash Blues". Peace...

[@peterterry9594]

He's got so many like "A good time man like me ain't got no reason singing the blues," "Hard time Losin' Man", "Working at the carwash blues", "Roller Derby Queen." Oh yeah, one more I just remembered is "Box # 10". Just making some suggestions for further reactions to this great man's music. I grew up listening to him so I'm a major fan.

[@YhwhKhaiMostHigh]

My favorite song by Croce!

[@deborahbranson3712]

You should never be embarrassed to express your true feelings for each other in private or in public

[@RyneMurray23]

He wrote this song in one night for his wife after they had been arguing. He couldn't find the words to say so he wrote this song for her. It is beautiful 👍🏼

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

Jim Croce - "Roller Derby Queen"👍

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

Never forget Maury Muelheisen: Jim's guitarist (responsible for a majority of the solos and countermelody lines.). 🤘🤘

[@lavender_granny]

for forty years i have made sure i always had his greatest hits in whatever vehicle i was driving

[@michaelnorman3393]

Really appreciate the love you show for Jim 💕

[@ronl7438]

You're a good man Jay. Never stop those little reminders of your love for your wife.

[@odsurban]

Photographs and memories next please...thanks

[@joecanady2345]

J- you BETTER be writing notes to that sweetheart of a wife you've got there!!!

[@maryrichardson1318]

Wow. If I close my eyes, I am transported right back to my old room, lying on the floor, in the dark listening to this on my record player.

[@WilliamCooper-l6f]

Probably, one of the most romantic songs ever. This is pure loveliness.

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

Never forget Maury Muelheisen: Jim's guitarist (responsible for a majority of the solos and countermelody lines.). 🤘🤘

[@CousinWhatIsIt]

One of my favorites of his is called "These Dreams"

[@librarylady13]

💜💜💜 Jim Croce is wonderful! And this song is a favorite.

[@gpxo11]

Jay's own Top 40 countdown of Love-I wonder what number one is?! LOL

[@firedoc5]

Jim died on my 8th birthday, Sept. 20, 1973, in Natchitoches, LA He had just finished his last concert of the year at NSU and was finally heading home. His plane clipped a row of pecan trees at the end of the runway. A true poet and wordsmith, his music is still relevant today.

[@blanetalk]

40 things!?! Well done, Jay! That's how you show appreciation for your partner. ❤

[@scot60]

Finally! My favorite of all songs.

[@SteveJones79]

As others have said, never forget Maury Muehleisen when you talk about the sweet picking and fullness of the guitar sound, he was a big part of Jim's success ❤🎶🎸

[@BrendaNelson-ll4ls]

Jay and Amber, "I got a name" is a great song. I'll have to say I love you in a song. Absolutely lovely.

[@CB-gr1uk]

One of my favorite singers ever.

[@janicetrimmell6897]

Jim and Maury - They told us everything with the songs and the outstanding guitars.

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[@maryohara1224]

One of my favorite JC songs is called Lover's Cross. I think you'll like it and it shows a different facet of Jim

[@dakin7612]

I love this song. He's always been one of my very favorite singers.

[@scottdebruyn7038]

Lobo 'Me and You and a Dog Named Boo' and 'Don't Expect me to be Your Friend'. You said story telling and sweet love songs, right? 😁

[@cog4life]

Always has been one of my favs. No one sings and no one ever will sing like Jim Croce. ❤😊

[@MilesDavis2012]

Love how the guitar’s like a constellation of notes, it creates such a spaciousness around the melody, almost a Spanish approach rather than a more one- dimensional American guitar style. Makes it romantic + thoughtful at once

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[@violettompkins206]

Oh yes! I love Jim Croce. ✌❤🎶 I just love y'all! 💞

[@tonypastor705]

Had it on the record,my favorite from Jim.😊

[@roberormonde]

Timeless

[@richremaly8418]

Jay Jim Croce is,was and always will be a top singer song writer. IMO. He wrote excellent romantic songs as well as lifting up your feelings. Comedy ones too.

[@tammycosby4495]

Jim Croce wasn’t as high on the list of storytellers as Cash and Waylon and Willie but they lives into their 70-80s. Croce was only 30 when he died in a plane crash. He left one heck of a legacy in his short time here. (Also, this video shows exactly what I love about Jay and Amber. Their relationship seems so sweet and playful and pure and respectful. They always make me smile, no matter what kind of mood I was in before watching.)

[@MegaHello202]

I laughed so hard when jay said “don’t be dropping my game on the people!” 😂😂

[@rebeccawyse5562]

Ahaha I saw that expression Jay...I am "wordy" too...let her brag on you, it's so sweet.

[@robertvirtue8070]

This song was written for his wife. Time in a Bottle was for his son A J . Jim died 8 days before A J second birthday. A J had a bad life , his mothers abusive boyfriend cause A J to lose his sight. Sunday Morning did a segment about how A J is now playing his father's music. He does Time in a Bottle with his father.

[@RoadDoug]

Short sweet simple deep. That’s Jim.

[@Rock2005Star]

Def try out"A Long Time Ago". A very underrated Jim song! 👌👌👌

[@marcyjordan5439]

Love, love, love Jim Croce

[@blade3184]

You should check out "Rock and Roll Heaven" by the Righteous Brothers. It is a tribute to some of the greatest artists who are now in heaven. Jim Croce, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison are just some of the greats mentioned.

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[@magneto7930]

Just beautiful on so many levels!

[@robertpiotrkowski6747]

Mr Jim was one of the greatest storytellers in song along with Roy Orbison, Gene Pitney etc. BTW, I don’t know if you’ve reacted to Gene Pitney at all but he’s another with a very unique voice and always has a great story, try his ( Somethings Gotten Hold Of My Heart) Jay, Jay, Jay, nothing wrong with your girl wanting to express her appreciation for your way of expressing your love for her, so proud of you guys and how you share your love and joy to everyone, it really make my day.

[@maryohara1224]

Gene Pitney was great, lots of fun songs. I love Bebop a Lula

[@chipdamutt108]

Town Without Pity is awesome

[@ahkiv6127]

You two are so adorable and cute!

[@sendoh873]

Jim Croce's lead guitarist Maury Muehleisen made Jim's great songs sound even better. Jim's guitar playing was good too but his was more setting the foundation and structure for the song while Maury played around it but both guitars blended and fit together beautifully like butter on toast

[@johnc1593]

Jim croce. roller derby queen. Story telling song

[@jopangan8601]

Love, love, love every single one of his songs!

[@karenpatterson8574]

If you were lucky to see them in concert you were not disappointed. God bless my mom for making sure I saw them twice in Toronto. We drove from buffalo ny. Elvis was close to Mrs Osmond . She reminded him of his mom.

[@DeborahGilchrease]

My favorite Jim Croce song ❤️...makes me smile...it's soooooo musical

[@justmoose6534]

Workin At the Car Wash Blues is another fun one.

[@jameywilhite948]

Jim Croce's Box No. 10 is a great song! I've always loved this one, too.

[@robotto8858]

LOL. Jay's game exposed! That's awesome dude! You keep making that girl happy! It's the key to your happiness. Love you two.

[@drgwhatsthetruth3783]

One of the greatest singer/songwriter ever. Gone too soon. RIP, Jim.

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Man I really wish this cat hadn't passed so young. His voice and music are timeless. 👍👍Way Up!!

[@cazgerald9471]

Maury Muehleisen was Jim's musical partner, playing lead acoustic guitar and backing vocals. He was also killed in the same plane crash. Jim was 30, Maury was 24.