Jim Croce - Operator (That’s Not the Way It Feels) [Official Music Video]

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Directed By Tristan Zammit @tristious
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@19spearking93 Ай бұрын

This man died 20 years before I was even born and I’m so infatuated with his poetry. Godspeed Jim and Maury.

@johnpolitis7929 Ай бұрын

@19spearking93 This video is more like the song Sylvia's Mother by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show. It does not match the original story of the army base or a bar for inspiration.

@19spearking93 Ай бұрын

@@johnpolitis7929 both songs have a similar story behind them, whenever I listen to one it always makes me think of the other one.

@johnpolitis7929 Ай бұрын

@@19spearking93 Yeah but God Knows I'm Good, Andy Warhol, and The Shadow Man by David Bowie(aka David Robert Jones) is better than this song.

@Santafunk Ай бұрын

I feel the same way with Stevie Ray Vaughn and his blues.

@johnpolitis7929 Ай бұрын

@19spearking93 Operator could you help me place this call Gotta talk to John Mendelssohn who interviewing Mr. David Robert Jones I need to find out how Davy plays the 12 string on Shadow Man song And his girlfriend or wife Hermione Farthingale Operator I need to reach Johnny now to find Farthingale She's the Shadow Woman and He's the Shadow Man But then the operator places the call and Johnny's not home so I cry and ask the operator to guide me to Ansley Dunbar(also from England) the truth Johnny's at Ansley's house so please place the call there and Johnny answers and I said I need to see Farthingale or Davy Johnny and his group pick me and I find The Shadow Man and learn about the 12 string and Farthingale at last Operator thank you so much for connecting me it saved my life you keep the dime thank you for your time and listening and being understanding

@PabloHeringerBrandao Ай бұрын

Thank you guys for not letting the world forget who Jim Croce was, is and will forever be

@donnadeckelman9803 Ай бұрын

RIP to Mr. Jim Croce. Gone way too soon, but he will live on Forever because of his music!

@sheeshkebabz6024 14 күн бұрын

Never ♥

@rickybobby420. 12 күн бұрын

I just found Jim and Maury recently. I have probably listened to operator 200 times since lol. What amazing tunes they left us with RIP 🎶

@scottbrown6305 2 ай бұрын

“You can keep the dime” It usually takes thousands of words to paint such a portrait of sadness. 5 little words and I’m crying again.

@retro1937 Ай бұрын

He actually dropped the dime on the till in this video, But I am glad the video made him find happiness with a waiter while she definitely wasn't having a great time with his ex best friend Ray in LA

@jimmytwomontez Ай бұрын

I heard this song for the first time last month. That line is the one that hit me. 😢

@1957burb Ай бұрын

That line, and "with my best ol ex-friend Ray" are just crushing.

@keithdean9149 Ай бұрын

@@retro1937IDK about that. The song (at least to me) seems to end on a sad note but also gives the impression that he is starting to heal. This video, while visually terrific, wrapping it all up in a bow just doesn’t match the feel of the song.

@henrylynch9935 Ай бұрын

Must be getting old but I still remember the 10cent pay phone & Jim rip

@PeppieP 2 ай бұрын

Maury and Jim May be gone but their contribution and spirit in music will never be forgotten. Love this visual reinvention of Operator. More please!!!

@Baji_ 2 ай бұрын

an animated Farewell? this will make us all melancholy, we miss you.

@geradpelletier478 Ай бұрын

Why a question like that

@MsThedonz 29 күн бұрын

I hope your feeling less melancholy!

@jamescirell7646 18 күн бұрын

isn't that the way they say it goes?

@GuyCostigan 2 ай бұрын

Im 32. Born in 1991. I stumbled on Jim Croce's music due to "I Got a Name" in movies like Invincible and Django. Ended up buying his Photographs and Memories best of CD and absolutely fell in love with his music. He was clearly taken too soon, but i truly believe Jim Croce's music will stand the test of time, and eventually become even more mainstream that it is even now. RIP to Jim and Maury. Two legends.

@LillyRose924 2 ай бұрын

I'm a little older than you and also love Mr. Croce. I remember buying his greatest hits CD for myself one Christmas. I Got a Name is one helluva song that can never get old. His son makes great music too. AJ Croce. RIP Mr Croce and Mr Muehleisen 🌹🌹

@jackboyd9055 Ай бұрын

I'm 22 years old and I like this song ❤

@LillyRose924 Ай бұрын

@@jackboyd9055 You have great taste in music 🤗

@jackboyd9055 Ай бұрын

@@LillyRose924 yeah I like old song since I was in Grade School

@Wermfare Ай бұрын

Im 19, got into jim with time in a bottle from the movie X-men: Days of future past when i was around 9 or 10, theres no age limit to good music, especially with a good message

@psychcandy 2 ай бұрын

Petition to have MORE ANIMATION!!!!! I'll start, ONE!

@johndenverfan 2 ай бұрын

Id sign that ✍🏻📝

@Recordeer Ай бұрын

Perhaps you should learn to animate, yourself?

@googleisretarded7618 Ай бұрын

@Recordeer Ай бұрын

@@googleisretarded7618 bot

@sallyweinreich5769 Ай бұрын

I pay for a few different apps on my phone Yes, I can animate almost anything. I should probably start making KZfaq videos myself. I have a very impressive vinyl collection and four different turntables. Woofers and tweeters and all the speakers ❤

@johndenverfan 2 ай бұрын

Jim Is Greatly Missed 💔😭 & Maury

@peteman7354 2 ай бұрын

Can't forget Maury! I heard Jim and Maury's wives are still friends to this day!

@johndenverfan 2 ай бұрын

@@peteman7354 Maury Will Never Be Forgotten Like Jim

@johndenverfan Ай бұрын

@@peteman7354 Maury was not married at the time of his death he had a girlfriend

@peteman7354 Ай бұрын

Sorry, I do believe it was a sister or close relative who is friends with jim's wife. I remember seeing an interview but can't remember who it was. Thanks for the clarification

@senny- 28 күн бұрын

I wasn't expecting a Maury Muehleisen tribute as well, but man, I appreciate that a lot. May these two souls find peace.

@edalder2000 Ай бұрын

What gets me about "Operator" is that it's in a major key. The lyrics and phrasing just intensify the heartbreak. Croce was able to tell a story in a straightforward way where no one was to blame. As I have grown older, I realize that bad things "just happen" even if I do everything just "right." Jim Croce had that sense of world weariness that made him seem like he was talking just to you. I was born in 1972. My mom raised me on John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Diamond, Simon and Garfunkel, and Jim Croce.

@christophermanley3602 Ай бұрын

I was born in ‘81, and raised on the same music. And I’ve learned the same life lesson, too. Sometimes things just happen.

@vivianhall5259 Ай бұрын

I was born in 1975 and was raised the same with the same musical influence. I’m so grateful I experienced such extraordinary music during my formative years 💕

@richardsicree3049 22 күн бұрын

You were privileged…..your mum had you listening to the very greats

@astroboy3002 10 күн бұрын

You got raised right! ❤

@janhoughtaling8572 Ай бұрын

I’m now almost 66 yrs old, growing up, we didn’t realize how great the music was. The creativity was off the charts.

@dianemauer6185 29 күн бұрын

I was in jh when Jim and Maury were killed. My English teacher was a big Croce fan. 3:50 I learned to love Jim and Maury Thank you, Milo Barnaby .

@mesaeddie 2 ай бұрын

I was fortunate enough to see Jim and Maury in Balboa Park a few months before they left us. Needless to say it was wonderful. Such a great song.

@SmallSpoonBrigade Ай бұрын

I was born in '80 and I remember in the late '90s seeing references to people in my abnormal psych textbook of people getting operations to look like Jim and it seemed kind of odd. I pretty much just knew him for Don't mess around with Jim and Bad, Bad Leroy Brown, but as I've heard more of his music, I sort of get it.

@Captn_J Ай бұрын

Jim Croce was the master at taking people’s lives and turning them into music. He truly had a God given talent

@juniperlea5693 2 ай бұрын

He's immortal, even if not in the flesh. He left way too soon.❤

@johndenverfan 2 ай бұрын

& Maury

@PerfectHandProductions 11 күн бұрын

Saddest song ever written. It captures hopelessness perfectly.

@johnnynbk 2 ай бұрын

The girl sitting by the phone...dang, that got me. Very touching video.

@bigpoppi328 Ай бұрын

I think this is one of the greatest stories ever told in the song. Something about the words just paints you such a vivid picture each time you listen to it. Jim was the man. Only three albums. Sad to think of what could have been. Thank god for those three albums. Rest in Peace Jim and Maury…

@expertarcher8542 2 ай бұрын

Was not expecting this. I’m gonna cry.

@pamelawooten3251 2 ай бұрын

We all miss you Jim. Your music was beyond amazing! RIP.

@Rambler044 2 ай бұрын

Omggggggg, official video of oparation music!!!

@joycemiller-bean1814 Ай бұрын

I’m not a person who cries often, but I love this song and the heartfelt way Jim Croce sang it and it makes me tear up when I hear it. Thanks so much for posting it.

@generalzod5944 2 ай бұрын

Timeless

@reverendjim1968 Ай бұрын

Sitting here crying like a kid. What a beautiful tribute to Jim and the prettiest lonely song I've ever heard.

@SuperC888 10 күн бұрын

Have you heard One Less Set of Footsteps? Sad too

@jasper_north 2 ай бұрын

🦋Jim is drawing from up there these days. Hello Jim… 🦋

@michaelparanormal Ай бұрын

A gifted man who had so much more to give!

@rhainaweissehexe3899 Ай бұрын

I went to HS with his younger sister Mary Ann. She was quiet and she looked very much like Jim. Rip Jim, thank you for all the beautiful music and memories ❤

@lonestarfriend Ай бұрын

Just listened to the complete song for the first time. The chorus just flows and so do some tears.

@paulnormand1908 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful song ! Jim was a great singer

@kenchappell2054 2 ай бұрын

Sad that there is a whole generation that does not know what a pay phone is, an Operator and why she could keep the dime. I miss those days.

@mikeloghry9521 Ай бұрын

So do I

@deepwoods9216 Ай бұрын

Wait I’m 02 I know. We ain’t that dumb there are a few of us left 😭

@Ritchie-Boi52 Ай бұрын

I get the pay phone and operator but I don't understand the dime. Can u tell me what it means?

@dulaan5689 Ай бұрын

@@Ritchie-Boi52 Dime refers to 10 cent coint but also I don't know how the Operator can keep the coin.

@Ritchie-Boi52 Ай бұрын

@@dulaan5689 yeah it's ten cents but never knew how the operator can keep the dime. Maybe as in since they didn't call the person they could get a refund but instead they let them keep it

@bonniebraids Ай бұрын

I’ll never forget, I walked into my literature class in my sophomore year and everyone was crying. I asked what was going on and I was told that Jim Croce had died. It was very sad, it was nice to have friends to cry with. He was a wonderful person and singer!

@bonniebraids Ай бұрын

This was in high school…

@juniperlea5693 2 ай бұрын

He's always here. Like the butterfly.

@jillking5876 Ай бұрын

I grew up with this man's music, and I can tell you, he was a musical genius. His way of doing a concert, just sitting in front of the crowd with his guitar, no fireworks, no light shows, just him. Jim, you are so very missed.

@jayheinz4624 Ай бұрын

Me too, and I agree 👍✨✨✨🐦

@yodizzll 2 ай бұрын

this hit me way harder than i am comfortable with.

@joegongora2200 Ай бұрын

This song 🎵 was hitting the charts when I was starting High School in the Fall of 1972. All I did in those days was listen 🎧 to the radio 📻 because music 🎵 was what helped me get through my problems.

@Anthony-dq4dl 2 ай бұрын

Jim was a very emotional writer, par excellence. Amazing work with the animation 😊

@NoNo-ks4gg Ай бұрын

Man, I was just a 9 year old kid when this song came out . . . and I knew all the words . . . but I had no idea what the song was even about! 🙅🏽‍♂ And that's what more parents need to understand; kids just sing songs and really have no idea what they are singing about! 🎼🎶 That is just the joy of youth --- and then when we get older, maybe we'll take the time to understand the song. But we don't really care because, guess what!? Good music is JUST good music! Today, everyday and twice on Sundays! #longlivethemusicofthisman #heavenly

@edward2448 Ай бұрын

Can't believe it's been over 50yrs. This guy was and still is GREAT.

@knuteboy3778 2 ай бұрын

This made me more emotional than I was expecting. Seeing the butterflies around the two men who died way too young touched me. But I also feel a sense of gratitude that his music is still reaching people's hearts. There seems to be a trend lately of great songs of the past getting the animation treatment, and I'm fully on board with it.

@ZeraujAS Ай бұрын

I thank God for giving us Jim Croce.

@forgetaboutit7440 2 ай бұрын

This is one of the greatest videos I have ever seen!! I Love Jim Croce! One of the most underrated Singer Songwriters of all time! I have been singing his songs for over 30 years and was singing these songs today as I was driving on the freeway with no music, just remembering a great talent and a great man. I wont exaggerate when I say I have played his records and have sung his songs 10s of thousands of times and never ever get tired of any of his records. That is a testament to his writing abilities and his ability to really touch all of our hearts! Long live Jim Croce!!

@Lawmzuala-du3wx 2 ай бұрын

Tears 😭 in my eyes!

@matthewtaylor2784 Ай бұрын

Jim Croce is the bees knees....forever and always

@FCSchaefer Ай бұрын

"You've been so much more than kind." An ocean of sadness and longing, expressed in just a few words.

@Gmac86. 2 ай бұрын

Love and support to Jims family and all of his fans worldwide from Dublin, Ireland

@lukekelly4360 2 ай бұрын

From Donegal myself. This stuff is just magical

@LillyRose924 2 ай бұрын

First time I heard Mr Croce sing was on a road trip with grandparents. Grew up appreciating his great musical and storytelling talent. Operator is such a beautiful yet sad song. This man sung very effortlessly. Beautiful video. RIP Mr Croce and Mr Muehleisen ❤❤

@ShowCat1 26 күн бұрын

"You can keep the dime," priceless memory.

@patrickisback_ Ай бұрын

babe wake up, jim croce anime just dropped 🛐

@johnthundercock2677 3 күн бұрын

It's beautiful. I've looked at this for five hours now.

@rockiesfan1721 16 күн бұрын

Who else had tears in their eyes by the time this song was over?✋🏻

@albertolugo4852 Ай бұрын

La escuché cuando trabajé en un supermercado en Laguna Niguel,Ca. Y siempre me encantó y la amé siempre.

@KL-fs1tv Ай бұрын

my dad used to play this song and sing along with it, this song brings back good memories from those days, I have always enjoyed this song, such an emotional tune.

@ethanberry8739 2 ай бұрын

I’m 30 and I vividly remember reading the Wikipedia article that Jim and Maury died. I was and am still heartbroken that they are gone.

@jaredlange877 Ай бұрын

LMK, if you're reading this; It still hurts 25 years later.

@stephenbiggins9114 Ай бұрын

Mine is 32 years later!😢

@stephenbiggins9114 Ай бұрын

Mine is 32 years later!😢

@steveramundo4946 2 ай бұрын

Jim Croce - R.I.P. - You were one of the best - Wish you didn't leave us so early!!

@joethompsonjr653 Ай бұрын

Whoever made the animation, thank you! Jim is the best singer/song writer ever, and you can feel his soul.

@justinfalzon6854 Ай бұрын

One of the best things America produced

@Larry660 13 күн бұрын

I've heard this song a hundred times, but seeing the image of the girl waiting by the phone when he says, "There's no-one there I really wanted to talk to." added a whole new level of tragedy. RIP Jim Croce.

@madboy999999 Ай бұрын

One of my first memories of the start of this consciousness was my mom playing Jim's albums and me sitting next to the speaker. Once I was old enough to start my own dig. Jim was Gone. Sad we didn't get more beauties like this.

@soulfreetourer4247 2 ай бұрын

All time greatest ❤️

@joyce9523 2 ай бұрын

Wow takes me back to the 80zzz Jim croce love you rip sweet friend ❤

@huntercoleman460 2 ай бұрын

He died in 1973.

@mikepottie2685 Ай бұрын

I wish there were more of these! Two great artists that left us too soon..

@mickjagger8439 Ай бұрын

And payphones too. 🙄

@mikemcdonald9337 Ай бұрын

A beautiful song. A beautiful songwriter. Gone way too early. Miss your music Jim. God Bless

@kathleeneilenfeldt9127 Ай бұрын

This was my era.

@alotusforyou Ай бұрын

mine too :)

@RichardCarpentiere 7 күн бұрын

I am 59 years old. I love the cartoon...expertly done...great man gone way to soon. Sad. Love his music over my entire life. Thank you Jim. Of course im crying.

@VinnyMartello Ай бұрын

I love me some Jim Croce. So glad I was introduced to his art.

@user-ty9ho4ct4k Ай бұрын

They finally got the video out.

@tererekid8404 2 ай бұрын

This is simply amazing, amazing amazing, Jim Croce is for sure one of the greatest of all time, what a beautiful animation

@DaPepster Ай бұрын

My many thanks for making this animation for one of my most favorite Jim Croce songs., He passed away ten years before I was born and I wish I could've met him and known him. He was truly a positive inspiration to humanity~ RIP Jim Croce~

@cherylattel573 Ай бұрын

He's Music will definitely live on beyond 2024 ❤

@nancydemoss2945 Ай бұрын

I was a sophomore in high school when he died. His music is still as fresh today as it was when I was young. RIP Jim! 🙏 I still miss you and those days when I was young.

@SmallSpoonBrigade Ай бұрын

Yep, it just goes to show that with good writing that taps into universal experiences, the music can live on for decades after the artists involved die. It's amazing that it's been over 50 years since he died and the music still feels very fresh.

@cindeamulholland6338 Ай бұрын

Ah! The memories! Jim Croce ! Everyone knows the words to his music, and they sing along with Jim. My ex-husband played guitar and sung. He did alot of Jim Croce music. We loved him. ❤

@PositiveIndifference 2 ай бұрын

I grew up on Jim Croce. I often think about what other great hits he and Maury would have come up with hadn't they been taken so tragically. This is an amazing video. Really hope to see more like these. "It Doesn't Have To Be That Way" would be perfect!

@kieranlobo1752 Ай бұрын

Totally agree. The vocal balance and clarity on this verson is a must for every song of theirs. Wow.

@retro1937 Ай бұрын

Wow.... What can I say?.... This animated video breathes new life into this great song... I hope to record myself playing it before the year runs out... Thank you Jim, Thank you Maury, Thank you everyone involved in this video

@denzelpilar2748 2 ай бұрын

I did not expect to wake up to this. They even gave the "caller" a happy ending

@Bradley141111 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this. One of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. Happy to do all we can to keep Jim and Maury’s sound alive

@SP-bo3uv 8 күн бұрын

I’ll never be able to properly thank my grandpa for introducing me to Jim Croce. Hands down my favorite artist ever

@jjsmith7707 2 ай бұрын

Jim Croce will remain one of the greatest musicians, I only whish we could have kept enjoying him for decades to come. Like to many other artists he was taken away to soon.

@DennisDeMark Ай бұрын

...so beautiful...so Poignant😞

@mr.o.8019 11 күн бұрын

Thinking about Jim today, R.I.P. 🙏

@NoahClevinger Ай бұрын

Mr. Croce's music is absolutely timeless. This is my favorite song from him. May you always rest in peace, good sir.

@RichardRitenour0522 2 ай бұрын

Jim Croce will live on forever, an icon who left us wanting more💔

@justine5187 Ай бұрын

his songs are timeless, still good no matter how many times u listen to it (glad my father introduced his songs to me)

@xbrandi12345x Ай бұрын

My mom loved this song. She was the one that first played it for me. She passed in 2018. I was born in 1985 and there's a lot of music from before I was born that I absolutely love and am grateful my mom loved music and shared that love with me because music has saved my life more than once. My boyfriend and I listen to Jim Croce quite often. We don't always have the same tastes in music but Jim is something we both agree on.

@peteman7354 2 ай бұрын

This video is great. I hope to go stay at Jim's old house in PA sometime in the next year!

@joyce9523 2 ай бұрын

WOW that would be so Kool, Video it wed love to see it😊

@anthonyw5261 Ай бұрын

Beautiful animation and outstanding syncopation. 🥲👏👏👏👏

@jermatt6815 Ай бұрын

I know he passed along time ago, but I think he has more fans now than before.

@voxifyongfuel4271 19 күн бұрын

I’m 55 born in 1968 and still listening to him!

@SuperC888 10 күн бұрын

I’m 68 born in 1955 still listening

@bryanweitzman7803 Ай бұрын

Thanks Jim

@georgethomasmendivil7776 2 ай бұрын

BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO! ✌😎 🎸 💕 🎶🎤

@viceman8152 Ай бұрын

I've always loved this song and animation. Stumbling on this video just made my day. It has been a long time since I found a gem like this.

@barbk2190 2 ай бұрын

LOVE the video! Would love to see more like this to his other songs. God Bless You A.J. - Thank you for continuing to share your Dad with the world. It's healing & has more far-reaching effects than you may realize. Keep singing!