Jim Croce' s last recording

That was one guy who died way too early.  Haven't heard much of his live stuff, so will have to give the final show a spin.

Maury Muehleisen was a fantastic sideman.

>>>>Maury Muehleisen was a fantastic sideman.

No doubt.  A big part of Croce's sound.   Understood how the notes you don't play are just as important has the notes you do play.  

Funny thing is that the collaboration started with Jim working as Maury's sideman.

My first “favorite” singer/songwriter, I have the albums my mom bought new as a young woman and still enjoy them often. He was from our area, or I probably would never known about him save for my musical upbringing. Thanks for sharing this. Their picking alone was mesmerizing.

In my opinion (own a dozen or so of his albums) Jim’s most definitive compilation (based on song selection, arrangements, and mastering) is the album called Down The Highway, released on Lifesong if you can find it.

  https://www.discogs.com/Jim-Croce-Down-The-Highway/master/269419

He’s another one of those guys whose career was so short that his catalog is just thin and leaves you longing for more material. Very thankful for what we do have though.

RIP Jim croce

I'm a fan of Jim Croce, especially "Photographs and Memories". I loved the video where he introduces Maury Muehleisen - "I'd like to introduce the band."

Seemed like just an "everyday guy" to a lot of people. Gone way too soon.

His kid tours now. Coming to Park City. Maybe touring near you. "Croce Plays Croce"  http://egyptiantheatrecompany.org/index.php?option=com_holdmyticket&view...

His site   https://www.ajcrocemusic.com/     Video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=QUExQzwQy_8

AJ Croce's "Croce Plays Croce" features a complete set of classics by his father Jim Croce, his own tunes, & songs that influenced both of them. The show often includes: "Operator," "You Don't Mess Around with Jim," "Workin' At the Carwash Blues."

 A.J. Croce is a multi-instrumentalist roots-rock artist, known for his boogie-woogie piano playing reminiscent of Dr. John. AJ has recorded eight studio albums for both major and indie labels in 23 years as a professional artist and musician. His music incorporates pop, blues, folk, and jazz, and has charted on seven radio charts including Top 40. He’s shared the stage with many notable artists including James Brown, Willie Nelson, Bela Fleck, co-written songs with greats like Leon Russell, and been produced by legends like the late Allen Toussaint. A.J. has appeared on many television shows including Good Morning America and The Tonight Show. From his debut as a jazz influenced blues-based artist to his evolution into a pop music iconoclast, singer-songwriter A.J. Croce has traveled a circuitous musical road.

https://www.ajcrocemusic.com/

Ooops. Try that for the artist's site. Last one didn't work. Here's his tour page if ya wanna go see him.  https://www.ajcrocemusic.com/tour

so I just did me some talking to the sun

And I said i didn't like the way he got things done...

this song is an early memory, love Jim Croce

thanks for the link

I'm thinkin' those lyrics are from B.J. Thomas' "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head", written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.  

Thought they looked familiar:)

>>>>I'm thinkin' those lyrics are from B.J. Thomas' "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head",

Now you got that song stuck in my head.

But speaking of Croce and early 70s music, in first grade, the school bus driver had a transistor radio up at the front of the bus, which was tuned to a local pop/rock station.   One day, "Bad, bad Leroy Brown" came on the radio  It was my favorite song at the time and I stood up in my seat and started dancing.  Bus driver was not pleased, and he pulled the bus over, stormed to the back of the bus, and read me the riot act.

Don't blame me, Ken. Funny bus story. Can you imagine these days what they get away with on a bus? 

In elementary school, we went on a field trip to NYC. On the way back to Long Island, we sang "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" for about a half hour - to the driver's delight. NOT. Endless choruses. 

But he had other things on his mind. It was the day John F. Kennedy was assassinated. We were wondering why all those people were coming in to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine crying and praying.

>>I'm thinkin' those lyrics are from B.J. Thomas'

yes and yikes.....fortunately, no one comes here for my musical expertise ;-)