Jim actually wrote this for his new born son, whom was less than 2 years old when Jim died in the plane crash. I vividly remember when Jim died. He was my favorite solo artist at the time, and frankly still is to this day. He created the most beautiful music. Very sad.
@Blasserman3 жыл бұрын
I remember too Rick. I was a fan and his death was tragic for so many reasons.
@denicesanders45863 жыл бұрын
His son is a singer too.
@danae81123 жыл бұрын
@@denicesanders4586 Seeing AJ Croce was my last concert pre-COVID. He did a mix of his own stuff and his father's songs and it was just as fantastic as you imagine it would be.
@sallyatticum3 жыл бұрын
Mine, too. And he died on my birthday. I was absolutely heartbroken.
@pduff72463 жыл бұрын
if I'm remembering correctly I believe going to a gig which was the last if not one of the last before him taking a long break according to his wife
@donlawson33303 жыл бұрын
Crow-chee. “Operator” is a must hear, as are most of his others. Sadly died shortly after achieving success.
@lindacarlton31543 жыл бұрын
Well said. ❤❤
@artfisk33 жыл бұрын
what he said !!
@modularmuse3 жыл бұрын
Died in a plane crash.
@pennywells98243 жыл бұрын
I heard him pronouce his name on a talk show. He said Crochay
@personalcheeses80732 жыл бұрын
@@pennywells9824 I think it’s Croshay too as in Crochet
@cathysorge84333 жыл бұрын
Died in a plane crash. Very sad. I have loved his music since the 1970's.
@leannmiller71533 жыл бұрын
I walked down the aisle at my wedding to this. A friend sang and played acoustic guitar….1975. We’re still listening to it 46 years later❤️❤️❤️
@danjoda7553 жыл бұрын
When I got married in 1973, I played Cat Stevens, "How Can I Tell You" as the bridal march. I'm glad I was a young rebel, unconventional but not afraid to be expressive. 🤓
@wearinganapron3 жыл бұрын
1979, I walked down the aisle to "There Is Love," by Paul Stookey. And yes, we are still married. : )
@wearinganapron3 жыл бұрын
@@danjoda755 Oh, YES!
@tsbonner3 жыл бұрын
How awesome, LeAnn! Congrats!
@jesterssketchbook2 жыл бұрын
that must have been a beautiful moment Leann - and congrats!
@ALong-fo5so3 жыл бұрын
Croce wrote it for his infant son. He realised that he was often far away from home touring and feeling homesick, and wanted to spent more time with his family. And yep who knows, he may have had some premonition of his passing. He has more great songs: I Have To Say I Love You In A Song, Operator, Lover’s Cross, I’ve Got A Name, New York’s Not My Home, Working At The Carwash Blues, and more.
@alantauro133 жыл бұрын
And You Don't Mess Around With Jim too.
@k_salter3 жыл бұрын
@@alantauro13 Thank you... I never notice anyone mention that one
@kimmarievan-ever65993 жыл бұрын
You beat me to it..was just about to say that..i think its so sad that he wrote this wonderful song for his song about wanting for time to stand still so he can spend more time with him..then he goes and dies way way too young..such a talent..such a loss..Rip
@JCs-Music2 жыл бұрын
this is our wedding song, 48 years ago. will play it at the end of our journey together
@deborahdennehy99372 жыл бұрын
In 1970 his wife told him she was pregnant, which was why he wrote this is song. I understand what you mean, so beautiful yet sad. R.I.P Jim xx
@surlechapeau3 жыл бұрын
Harri, you'll love his "I've Got A Name", "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song". Props to Maury Muehleisen, who was often by his side on guitar and vocals
@oakhillfound8473 жыл бұрын
To that list above. I'd add Operator. Sometimes the most.popular songs do not fully reveal the depth of talent. His death when I was thirteen hit us nearly as hard as anyone recording at that time.
@teachone22612 жыл бұрын
I could have sworn I met Maury on the Parkway School Playground basketball court in my younger years growing up-he lived just down the road on Hermitage Ave in Trenton NJ-he was AMAZING and is buried in St Marys Cemetary where my family plot is ! WILL NEVER FORGET HIS WONDERFUL TALENT !
@cman93733 жыл бұрын
Jim Croce and Harry Chapin, two of the all time best story teller artists...
@rorygrime12029 ай бұрын
Do not forget the Canadian Mr. Gordon Lightfoot.
@cman93739 ай бұрын
Big fan....@@rorygrime1202
@OverandOutChief13 жыл бұрын
Great reaction as always. Try I'll Have to Say I love You in a Song from him.
@Newfie-zc7ug3 жыл бұрын
What a friggin' LOSS....he would've gotten better with age and that would've been something to see and hear !
@Banyandio3 жыл бұрын
Most definitely! He was so good, and was just hitting his stride! One of the great tragedies of music.
@rgjerde532 жыл бұрын
Only the good die young -- Jim Croce proves that.
@flubblert3 жыл бұрын
This song is more representative of Jim's brilliant work. There's nothing sadder than hearing an artist of this caliber who was taken from us so young singing about their limited time to do things. The news of his death was shocking and heartbreaking at the time. He had reached a peak and who knows how much further he could have gone. Check out "I Got a Name" or "Operator" next.
@greybeard22803 жыл бұрын
"I'll have to say I love you in a song" or "You don't mess around with Jim" wonderful tracks
@jonathanmol44893 жыл бұрын
I would give justin bieber and nicki Minaj to see Frank Zappa in a puddle!
@carolholly1608 Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@matthawkins88803 жыл бұрын
This phenomenal songwriter died way too soon. I love everything he wrote.
@beedeegee93743 жыл бұрын
We heard of his death the morning after he was killed (9-20-73). We were carpooling to high school listening to the radio. I remember exactly where on the interstate we were when they announced it. My friend and I cried all the way to school. R.I.P. Jim
@Noelle00263 жыл бұрын
He wrote that song for his wife Ingrid after she told him she was pregnant and it wasnt released as a single until after his death.
@tektoniks_architects3 жыл бұрын
Jim Croce was brilliant. What a loss that was.
@stephanieo25093 жыл бұрын
I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song is another beautiful one by him.
@bettypogue70213 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this song
@gregorywright27983 жыл бұрын
Jim was Very Popular and it was a Shock when He Died, World Wide.
@williammuntzer73743 жыл бұрын
I encourage you to listen to the song Operator. It was his biggest hit and an incredibly beautiful song and story.
@zebjohnson51183 жыл бұрын
" I've Got a Name " is an empowering song for all ages and I have to shout out to his playing partner Maury Muehleisen who also died in the plane crash his guitar accompaniment to Jim's songs were spot on! Rip gentleman we still enjoy your music 🙏✌️♥️
@jeffthewhiff Жыл бұрын
It was such a tragedy when Jim passed-away from a plane crash in 1973. I was just a kid when it happened, but can remember it so well because I liked his music even then. Thanks for posting this fantastic song, Harri!
@CherylHughes-ts9jz2 ай бұрын
It was the first time I ever saw my dad cry 😢
@brandonious77323 жыл бұрын
Operator should be the next croce song
@shelzieschulz29792 жыл бұрын
You got his last name right! This was my wedding song. We've been together for almost 20 years now. We found each other late in life, but later bettet than never 👍
@johns8813 жыл бұрын
Jim wrote this song for his son who was at most 2-3yrs old at the time, he was Jim’s reason to start writing music again. It propelled him into the fame he would later receive. He sadly passed while his son was still very young. There is an interview with his adult son where he mentions in his own music career it took him to his later years before he could even bare to play it. He sings it now at his concerts in tribute to his father.
@aarongoldstein76143 жыл бұрын
Croce was accompanied on guitar by Maury Muehleisen who sadly also perished with him in that plane crash.
@Perfect_Blend3 жыл бұрын
He was at his height of popularity when he died in a plane crash. I remember so well. All his songs were wonderful.
@kmach10003 жыл бұрын
"I got a name" is another beautiful song of him...
@mikefixx71773 жыл бұрын
This song is a master piece, such a classic, back when musicians could sing love songs.
@kristiray45876 ай бұрын
Could sing, period!
@mr.smithgnrsmith78083 жыл бұрын
Tom Petty passing still crushes me…was 66, but was still making such awesome music….got better with age….and he wrote nothing but hits…his albums from 2008 and on may be his finest work…pure blues/rock n roll. So damn good.
@j.jennings17223 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous song! Jim was at the height of his fame when he died. It was tragic. You MUST react to "I Got A Name," which is an amazing, inspiring song, along with "Operator" and "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song," all songs by Jim Croce, sounds like Crow Chee, that are terrific hits. Peace.
@topherwhite3703 жыл бұрын
I’ve always loved this song. “Operator” is his best IMHO.
@christywhitehead31713 жыл бұрын
I think of his wife Gretchen Croce and his son AJ Croce every time I hear this song
@williamsmith13992 жыл бұрын
One of the three universal languages, mathematics, music and love.
@charlesc79503 жыл бұрын
Written for his unborn son. Just beautiful.
@jeromemilne5613 жыл бұрын
Jim Croce was one of biggest names in pop music. You couldn't turn on the radio in the first half of the 70s without hearing a Croce song.
@Zebred20013 жыл бұрын
I had his album Photographs and Memories. Absolutely devoured it back in the day!
@seorsamaclately42943 жыл бұрын
I still have it.
@loribatchelor48153 жыл бұрын
His song Photographs and Memories is incredibly beautiful.
@rogerwitte3 жыл бұрын
Never think "We are cursed that these great musicians were taken from us"; Always think "We are blessed because we got to hear angels, even if only briefly".
@pattymckitrick74365 ай бұрын
His son, who he wrote this for, is a wonderful musician, and singer also. ❤️
@electric7man2 жыл бұрын
Happy Father's day if anyone is listening to this on this day. Beautiful song indeed
@janicetilley55403 жыл бұрын
His passing was such a great loss. RIP Jim Croce🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@bemused95223 жыл бұрын
"Operator" is another beautiful song by him.
@rafaelorantes71853 жыл бұрын
I’ll Have To Tell You I Love You In A Song, next please!
@islandiron3 жыл бұрын
“I Got a Name” and “Operator” are two you really need to listen to. A man of such musical talent will always be missed.
@southernwanderer79123 жыл бұрын
A beautiful song. Jim Croce (cro-chee) seems to be one of the forgotten magnificent artists that we should hear as much as possible. An artist we lost way too young. Imagine what he could have offered had he lived longer.
@keymack24773 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the reaction, Harri! His untimely death was a true tragedy as the world was robbed of his incredible gift. While this is my favourite of his, Operator and I Got A Name are also beautiful songs. The song You Make Me So Very Happy by Blood Sweat and Tears is one guaranteed to make you and all of us smile! Keep up the amazing job you are doing with your reactions, Harri - every single one you do puts a smile on my face!!
@suzannekrause9601 Жыл бұрын
I grew up in the ‘60’s. Every time we turned around, we lost another wonderful artist. I am glad you are discovering what we have known for a long time that the music of yesterday still holds great value.
@pokagon717 ай бұрын
Jim Croce, Harry Chapin, Ricky Nelson & John Denver---all marvelous & smooth voices. Sadly they all died in plane crashes.
@sharidyer43323 жыл бұрын
It's Crow-chee. Accent on the first syllable It's Italian. When the 'c' is followed by a consident, the 'c' is pronounced as a 'k'. But when it's followed by a vowel, the 'c' is pronounced as 'ch'. The name 'Croce" has both types of 'c'. He was a wonderful singer, gone much too early. A timeless song.
@toriboy253 жыл бұрын
Or crow she 😊
@virginiam82483 жыл бұрын
The “chee” sound only when the c is followed by an “i” or “e”.
@tonyfranchitto6393 жыл бұрын
like my last name , chi is kee tto
@pattymckitrick74365 ай бұрын
The whole sound you hear when you listen to Jim Croce, is the sound of his beautiful soul living on n on ❤️.
@thumpyloudfoot864 Жыл бұрын
"I Got a Name" is another great song by Jim Croce...
@simonbarsinister88542 жыл бұрын
I love your channel, but I'm a 52 year old guy, and you make me cry every time you do a Jim Croce song.
@jimough24412 жыл бұрын
His compositions have meaning for different people, regarding their own memories. He spoke through his music. This song was written for his young son AJ.
@John_Chu3 жыл бұрын
It's Cro-chee, Harri.
@southernwanderer79123 жыл бұрын
"Time in a Bottle" was a big hit and Jim Croce was so popular back in the day. His death definitely hit people hard.
@larryrandan42013 жыл бұрын
The Older I get the deeper this song becomes to me
@craigmccausland11833 жыл бұрын
Always loved this song. My husbsand has stage 4 cancer, so now that song has such special meaning to me. It's so beautiful. ~ Janet Faye Elizabeth
@hegonefishing91222 жыл бұрын
He made magic everytime he played, I always wonder what these artist's would have created had they lived...
@vicdecarlo18032 жыл бұрын
49 years ago I was on a plane too going home. I heard about Jim when I got home in Indiana and was emotionally touched and am again today. If I had a box just for wishes...
@skinmeister13 жыл бұрын
New York’s Not My Home should be next, by Jim Croce. Love his writing and his voice.
@stanleywiggins50473 жыл бұрын
Time in a bottle is one of the most beautiful song's I've ever heard in my 63 years..
@kathrynkissane51443 жыл бұрын
We played this, my mother's favorite song, at her funeral in 1985. I was 16. She was 39. She died in a car crash with my baby brother(age 10), my cousin Sariah(age 11), and my Mom's best friend(age 29). The residual effects of that tragedy still haunt me, and it took until NOW to be able to listen again. (...because of your quiet soul) Thank u
@BST-lm4po2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry for your loss.
@anneje713 жыл бұрын
After my first husband's death I listened to this song over and over. Still gets to me. His name is pronounced Krow-Chee.
@glenngarza18453 жыл бұрын
A great songwriter. He also did one of the greatest love songs of all times and possibly my favorite Jim Croce song: Roller Derby Queen!
@gypsygirl32553 жыл бұрын
Great choice! That or "Working at the Car Wash Blues"
@mikecreger97023 жыл бұрын
I agree completely!
@smonk44733 жыл бұрын
She caught my eye and I put it back
@gypsygirl32553 жыл бұрын
@@smonk4473That's an interesting visual, but the whole line is: "Well I was just getting ready to get my hat, when she caught my eye, and I put it back."
@tammykoble2363 жыл бұрын
The beautiful SIMPLICITY of this song is STUNNING.
@jimvinespresents...84633 жыл бұрын
I was just a kid, but I still recall waking up that morning in September 1973 and hearing on the radio that Jim Croce had died. He was really a great talent...and he is missed to this day.
@bobduerwald98053 жыл бұрын
The guitarist is Jim's friend Maury Muehleisen. Maury's guitar playing added so, so much to Jim Croce's songs. They say that the two of them were both going to try to make it big, with the other to back up his musical partner. Once people heard Jim's raspy folksinger style, Jim's career took off, while Maury played guitar for Jim. Maury put out a little known album titled Gingerbreadd. It can be found on KZbin. Maury had a softer voice than Jim, but the album Gingerbreadd is a gem. Listen to: A Song I Heard, Wintry Morning, Elena, That's What I Like, One Last Chance, and I Have No Time. You will be pleasantly surprised!
@sometimeslyrical3 жыл бұрын
How can one not be moved by this song? It's thought-provokingly beautiful. One of my favorite songs. Jim was so gifted.
@bjspeck43372 жыл бұрын
Jim Croce (Cro'-chee) was such a gift to the world both as a singer and a songwriter. I loved the music that I grew up with and the unforgettable singers and bands. He and his band and fellow songwriter had finished a concert, got on a small plane to get to Austin, Tx and the plane caught the tip of a tree as it lifted off the runway and he died with the people with him.
@Mr1Gitrdone3 жыл бұрын
I gotta say, yours are the best reaction videos on here. Keeping it honest. Thank you....
@garysteinert80403 жыл бұрын
So many great songs. Anything off his original greatest hits. Jim Crow-chi. Think Chi Chi’s Restaurant
@bobr49873 жыл бұрын
Yes, like the word...Cheese
@StevesFunhouse3 жыл бұрын
Not only did he die when he was 30, but most of his hits were discovered posthumously, and you are 💯% correct about how it was weird, him writing this song, telling his wife how she makes him feel and how she completed him. This was his last #1 hit and was written just before he died, but wasn't released (as a single) until after he died.
@shanenolan82523 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song thanks
@SandieSmith43 жыл бұрын
Jim Croce (Chochi). My favorite singer of all time!!
@cathyaudette10603 жыл бұрын
I was only 16 when Jim Croce died. I was heartbroken then and I still am today. I try to imagine all the beautiful music that was in him and that we never got hear. RIP Jim.
@jjacoby10103 жыл бұрын
This man and his music is so important to me, I had my brother play Time in a Bottle at my wedding. I've Got a Name is a masterpiece and makes me emotional every time I hear it.
@NeetchianQueen Жыл бұрын
OMG I had BOTH of the albums he made before he passed away, and his songs were always on the 'top 40' on the radio... Jim Croce was and is sorely missed. Great musician and singer/songwriter!!! My daddy, uncle, even a brother played and sang, 12 string has such beautiful harmony... we lost so many Greats back then...
@joywright87943 жыл бұрын
Another one to check out is "I Got a Name". There have been too many artists who died way to soon, but when I heard about him, it took my breath away. A lot of us grieved the loss of his smooth baritone voice that could portray fun lighthearted songs or soul reaching melodies that could make you cry with him. At least we had him for a while.
@robb93953 жыл бұрын
I so loved Jim Croce...what a loss to the world. This album...it was SO GOOD! "Operator" is a must.
@cindyguillard2162 жыл бұрын
Loved This Song SO Much, We Had UT Played During Our Wedding Ceremony. Absolutely, Adored Jim & His Wonderful Music. Shortly Before He Passed, I Saw Him on The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson. He Was So Sweet, Humble, & Kind. Just a Beautiful Human Being. ❤❤❤❤❤
@anononnl3 жыл бұрын
I will always remember where I was when I heard that he had died. He was a beautiful, amazing artist. His son presently doesn't live very far from me.
@loganpierce92442 жыл бұрын
This song had a huge impact on me as a 10 year old child. Briton’s of the favorite of my blessed mother who left this world when I was 16. Every time I hear it, I break down and cry. Jim was a remarkable and most kind and gentle soul.
@becksullivan47963 жыл бұрын
So lovely. It seems when we lose singer/songwriter who is a poet it grabs our heart. They have shared their heart with us snd we still yearn for more. John Denver is another. Sigh…
@annaoswald59433 жыл бұрын
I've heard this song 1000 times. I cried watching this video. I hope you do more Jim, like great artists, his songs have a way of bringing out emotions in you. A true legend taken way too soon.
@oougahersharr3 жыл бұрын
I am watching this on my dad's birthday. He loved Jim Croche, and this song was the one Mom played at Dad's funeral in 2012. Jim Croche will always hold a special place in my heart. I don't think Mom can listen to this song anymore, which is very sad. She also loves Jim Croche's music. My favorite is "I've Got a Name".
@rogerkelly79883 жыл бұрын
Jim was a great storyteller and would have told so much more had he lived RIP Jim
@pcfrost2323 жыл бұрын
I live all his songs but this one, as you heard, is special. My heart broke the day I learned he had died. Gone way too soon!! 💔💔💔
@MrLittlelud43 жыл бұрын
Have always loved this love poem . Life is bittersweet I think .
@mulatanyc8653 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite song by Joe Croce. Such a soft sweet voice n such amazing story teller. RIP!
@sallyatticum3 жыл бұрын
I adored Jim Croce. If I could have one back, he would the one.
@rickkinnally72 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your reactions because you are so perceptive. You never miss the message and your review goes so much deeper than the song. Carry on.
@shannonbennett9873 жыл бұрын
It was a huge blow to music when he died. I remember it, pure shock.
@laritownsend25273 жыл бұрын
Imagine the heartbreak of the one left behind by a love that created such beauty for them.
@cynthiamgrooms81953 жыл бұрын
I was 13 when he died-it was Devastating,& eye opening, as to how someone you’ve never met, but we’re profoundly touched in one’s soul by their music, their art, could seriously wreck you.
@rebeccas48993 жыл бұрын
I actually sang this at wedding in the 80's. It doesn't sound like a wedding song at first listen, but the couple loved it and thought was appropriate. I love your channel, Harri. Thanks for the great reactions.
@josephcote61203 жыл бұрын
For a short career so many great songs. My favorites are less well known ones. Working At The Car Wash Blues and Roller Derby Queen.
@evelynkamm6853 жыл бұрын
Beautiful reaction.. thank you😁❤️
@31Mike3 жыл бұрын
I think it's safe to say that Jim probably loved the person that he's singing to, more than any other human on the planet. It's a love song to his new son.
@1Ggirl19592 жыл бұрын
I was a teenager when he died. I loved his music so much. I cried all day the day he died.
@cathywork17922 жыл бұрын
I agree every time I listen to it it makes me cry it is beautifully arranged beautifully song and he was gone too soon I never will forget thanks for sharing