One of the best songs ever written.

"I've got a name" and "Operator".

I lost my beloved husband when I was 26. This was our song. 40 years later still sobbing when I hear this.

My husband and I had 41 years together and I'd do every single second, minute, hour, day with him again if I could. He passed away in 2014. This song was always a special one for us. Yeah, I shed a few tears listening....

Something I haven't seen with a quick glance through the comments: Jim's son, whose voice sounds just like his father's, used to do cover shows of his dad's work. The last song of his shows was this song, in its original recorded form, played over the speakers. Jim's son would leave the stage, with his guitar leaning against the stool he sat on for the show. I get it, if my father wrote a song like this for me, there's no way in hell I could sing it in front of others. The fact he could perform any of them is a testament to his strength, but it's such a powerful statement of love to leave the stage and let his father have the last song of the night. Ugh, right in the feels every time.

He actually dedicated it to his newborn son. He died when his son was two. Please react to, "Don't Mess Around With Jim" by Jim Croce

“Leroy Brown took a turn” laughing so hard My eyes are watering

I sent this to my Country Music loving husband via skype when he was in Iraq. He loved it. Years later, he was one of the veterans that was caught up in the VA waiting list debacle. He died of rectal cancer. He was in a hospital bed in our bedroom and I knew the end was near. I pulled up his favorite gospel song and this one right after it. A little loud because he didn't seem conscious. Half way through I felt such emotion feelings of being alone and sadness. When the song ended, I thought what is that? It was silence, his breathing had stopped. He died in the middle of the song. Tears again 6 years later, this is the first time I've dared to hear it.

He wrote this song for his son. One night when he learned that his wife was pregnant with their son.

He wrote this for his wife and young son. Just an incredible song writer and story teller.

Turns out he didn't have much time left. He died shortly after this came out. What tragic loss of a lyrical genius

Jim’s surname is pronounced “crow-CHEE” Jim wrote more chart topping hits in such a short time. His tragic death cut short what might well have eclipsed the legendary McCartney, Lennon, Diamond, and Fogarty...combined! Another plane crash took this brilliance far too soon. If memory serves, the driver behind these lyrics was how Jim was taken by surprise with his wife’s pregnancy as he was at an all-time financial low. The next several months led to a flurry of songwriting genius as he fell in love with his wife all over again, and then his new experience as as a father of his infant son renewed his purpose and desires for his life. Jim Croce’s music has been with me for most of my life. His ability to encompass simple blue-collar, working-man’s themes made for music that transcended age, race, income, heritage...to make his shows and more importantly his fans an encapsulation of Americana...it was an example of music for everyone. You could hear Jim’s music on Country & Western radio, Pop stations, soft rock, soul r&b, as well as stations catering to foreign language speaking audiences. The quality of the songwriting and production has kept Jim’s recordings popular generation to generation and remains one of the most coveted singer/songwriters in history. I’m so glad you gave discovered the music of Jim Croce and reacted to his songs-not just for your own enjoyment, but to expose Jim’s music to countless younger viewers that may never have heard this legendary artist before! Another fine reaction, keep up the good work! 😃

Jim Croce and Gordon Lightfoot two of the best singer/songwriters ever. Up there with Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Carly Simon, James Taylor, Cat Stevens...

"I have to say I love you in a song" great song, Jim wrote it after a big fight with his wife and woke her up with it to apologize. She now owns a restaurant with a museum to Jim and his son plays there in memory of his dad.

I was married in January 1975 and this was the song that we had our first dance together. We have been together for more than 52 years. It was the perfect love song.

This was a song at my wedding on December 5, 1981. I was married for almost 38 years he passed in 2018.

Jim Croce is and will always be in my playlist. "Operator" is a good song too.

"If" by Bread... another beautiful song!!!

To this day, I get the major goosebumps when I hear Jim sing this song and knowing how it was all taken from him, his wife, their son AJ...

“Instead of that Usher” - you made me spit out my food! Cracked me up!

Pronounced “Crow-Chee”.

Time In A Bottle What a great song. Jim was a great story teller.

One of thee most beautiful love songs ever written.

Someone played it on a jukebox during my parent's first date and it's been their song for the past 46 years. And YES they did play it at their wedding and several Anniversaries since then.

You must do "Operator"...promise you'll be deep into that one.

Sad that he died at age 30 due to a plane crash. Thankful for his music.

I think he died before the song was even released. He actually wrote it for his baby son.

Play a song called “If” by the group Bread, another beautiful love song that will take your breath away.

I remember how everyone was crying when he died. 💔

“Hopefully this don’t turn out like LeRoy Brown did.” Gold.

"Operator" and "Photographs and Memories" are 2 great songs by Jim Croce.

Jim Croce “operator” would be a great one along the same line. Welcome to the rabbit hole

I know most people think of a loved one when they hear this. I buried my Dad a year ago. He raised me on the music of his generation. Songs like this make me think of how much I need him in my life still today.

Check out “I’ll have to say I love you in a song”.

After all these years, this song still brings tears to my eyes. So much said so simply, so beautifully. RIP Jim!

When you find that special someone, there is never enough time to spend with them. RIP Jim Croce

Jim Croce - I Got a Name. Please!

Jamel, I know you’re a busy man, but VH1 did a “Behind the Music” on Jim. You would be blessed by it. Jim was different. He didn’t care much about stardom or fame, but those who knew him loved him. This song was written for his unborn son. One of my favorites! During this period, your videos are helping all who listen.

One guy with a guitar created timeless music that still moves people, Beyonce takes an army of writers and producers to make a stupid pop song that will be forgotten in 6 months

Sounds like something that you would hear from an antique music box. It’s so timeless and gorgeous.

All Jim Croce songs are really great! Photographs and memories Lovers cross Rapid Roy Don’t mess around with Jim Operator Car wash blues

Croce had a beautiful voice, I love his music. Operator is another great jam. Still here for Zappa.

Songs of my childhood..Jim Croce gone too soon

"I've looked around enough to know you're the one I want to go thru time with" Yes! This was our wedding song. I skip it when it comes in rotation on iheart, because my better half passed suddenly in 2018, but wanted to see your reaction. Thru tears, newly subscribing.

One of the most beautiful songs ever....even better than Usher. Lol.

One of my best friends and his wife had this song played at their wedding in 1998. Still together today!

This is one of the most beautiful love songs. It's sad and dark but yet, it's enlightening to the soul.

I was first introduced to this song when watching X-Men: Days of Future Past. Have loved it ever since.

"Instead of that damn Usher" i nearly spit out my coffee hahahaha

My sister had this song played at her wedding in 1995. They are still married today.

Love his songs, another one gone too soon! A real story teller. They don't have talent like this anymore

My friend walked down the aisle to this song. "You better keep him, girl." Hahaha It hurt when he died.

My dad played this at my wedding. It was one of the few requests I had for the whole day. My wife had never actually listened to the lyrics until my dad sang it that day.

I'm glad to see the younger generation enjoy such great music.

I remember when this came out and it is my favorite love song and it always brings tears to my eyes, love Jim Croce

This is the song my mom learned to play on guitar when I was young... I will always cry when I hear it.

Definitely gotta check out “Operator” by Jim Croce.

Thank you so much Jamel. This song always brings tears to my eyes. What a haunting voice. Gone way too soon.

"Workin at the Car Wash Blues" is my favorite. It's a song about a guy who just got out of prison and gets a job at a car wash even though he's "an undiscovered Howard Hughes."

This always tears me up. RIP, Mr, Croce. You were talent taken too soon along with your band mate, Maury. May you keep with the angels. 🙏🏼😢

Mel, if you liked this one, my God man, please, please do "If You Could Read My Mind" by Gordon Lightfoot

I have been listening to him since i was a kid. I love all of his songs. "Ive got a name" "Operator" "Ill have to say i love you in a song"

Thanks Jamal, I’m from Ecuador, living in NY, but this is my favorite song from Croce since I was a teenager...many years ago. Music hasn’t frontiers!!!!

I just love the honest enjoyment that you get from this older music. I was 14 years old when he died and it moved me tremendously. It was probably my first encounter with a meaningless death. I am so moved hearing this today. Thank you.

This was performed at our wedding. It is still the way I feel. Almost 39 years later.

More Uncle Jim....This was the song I dedicated to my wife at our wedding reception when I danced with her, found it funny how you said that. Love the artists your doing, keep it up.

One of the sweetest voices singing the sweetest of songs 💝

This song was on my daily playlist after my fiance passed away in 2001. That playlist helped me to get through the grieving process because it hit so deep.

You're absolutely right absolutely right about this being a great wedding song. Many years ago my wife and I made this our first dance at our reception. I also encourage you to listen to "Today" by Jefferson Airplane which we believe is the most beautiful love song ever so we played it at the church just after we said our vows. My wife came down the isle with her dad to "The wedding song" by Noel Paul Stookey, of Peter Paul and Mary fame. I know I'm showing my age, but to my mind ours was the most perfect wedding ever due, in large part, to the emotion of the music. I would really like to see your reactions to these songs of love.

My wife and I had this song at our wedding AND even danced to another song of his. Our dance was to, "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song."

This song melts my heart and puts water in my eyes every time. Thanks for doing this one, always a pleasure.

I think it's the most beautiful song he ever wrote.

Jim’s “I got name” another song to showcase his talent!!

Wait til you hear the passion in "I love you more than you'll ever know" by Blood, Sweat and Tears

Jim represents what beautiful music is. He is beautiful music. And i am privileged to have listened to his beautiful music. This is not just a song, this is a beautiful love poem that can change people in 2 minutes. Music is magic.

I felt this way about someone once. An old familiar pain. Deep and rare.

"Operator" is another great Jim Croce song that you need to react to, man. :)

When I was in college in the late 80's I was over at a proffs house working on a Float for Home Coming. She had Jim Croce's Greatest Hits. I put the LP on and after just a few seconds on of the young girls that were there asked if it was a new band. She was 18..

No turn - pure love and hope. Who knew he had so little time.

This song reminds me of my Dad...I miss him so much!

"There never seems to be enough time to do the things you want to do, once you find them."

"I wish I'd'a played this at my wedding instead of that damn Usher." 😆

Greetings from a Mexican Lady who loves Jim Croce with all her heart!!!

I'm of an age that I remember where I was when I learned that Jim had been killed in a plane crash. I love all of his music, he speaks to my soul. Thank you for keeping his music alive. My 14 year old Granddaughter knows all this album by heart. Got to keep his memory alive.

The first one by him my daughter ever heard was Roller Derby Queen she was hooked!

I love this song. "I've got a name" is fantastic also. I think you would really love it. And I did have this song at my wedding! And Annie's song.

I grew up on Jim Croce. My mom and dad had his albums. I was about 5 or 6 listening to this I'm now 50 and still love it.

How can most of us NOT shed a tear! Jamel, you get it! Croce is timeless!

Thank you for reacting to this beautiful and timeless classic.

“damn Usher”. Too funny.

My art teacher from high school sent me a link to watch. She said “this guy reminds me SO much of you. Every time I watch him I can’t help but hear you when I hear him. You guy’s are a lot alike”. After watching and subscribing I’m extremely flattered that she thought of me in that way. I am a fan, and I thank you for leaving such a positive impression on someone I hold very dear to my heart. Sending nothing but love and positive vibes to ya my brother. 🤟🏼(I graduated in 1992 btw)

30 yrs old, died in a plane crash Way too early Amazing talent he was

One of my favorites by Jim Croce is These Dreams, he has a way of hitting that bittersweet heartstring like no other

I don't want to imagine the "turn" this song would have to make....😂😂 One of the most beautiful and touching love songs ever.

This was my husband's and my wedding song - in 1986. Still together, still in love

This song, candles lite, bottle of wine and your Lady. The Perfect Evening!

A beautiful, heavy song. Makes a lot of us think.

This song was used in a movie called “She Lives” about a guy trying to find a cure for his girlfriend’s leukemia.

a poet, a wordsmith, a musician, a singer, a legend.

Angels blessed us. Straight Up