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Have You Heard: Jim Croce Live

Jim Croce

2006
19 tracks
46 min
folk rock

Album Description

Jim Croce's 'Have You Heard: Jim Croce Live' is a captivating live album, released in 2006, over thirty years after the American singer-songwriter's untimely death. This charming collection of tracks is a companion to a DVD released in 2003, featuring Jim Croce's performances on various television programs in the early 1970s. The album showcases Croce's intimate and stripped-back performances, reminiscent of the popular Unplugged series, with classic songs such as 'You Don't Mess Around With Jim', 'Operator (That's Not The Way It Feels)', and 'Bad Bad Leroy Brown'.

With a duration of 46 minutes, 'Have You Heard: Jim Croce Live' comprises 19 tracks, including introductions to some of his most beloved songs, offering a unique glimpse into Croce's storytelling ability and stage presence. The album is a testament to Jim Croce's enduring legacy as a folk rock and singer-songwriter icon, with his distinctive voice and poignant songwriting continuing to resonate with audiences today.

Released on Croce Music Publishing, 'Have You Heard: Jim Croce Live' is a must-listen for fans of Jim Croce, providing an opportunity to experience his live performances in a new and exciting way. The album's folk rock and singer-songwriter genres are expertly woven throughout the tracks, creating a timeless and captivating listening experience.

1 jan 20062006 Croce Music Publishing2006 Croce Music Publishing

Tracks

You Don’t Mess Around With Jim - LiveJim Croce
2:46
Operator (That's Not The Way It Feels) - LiveJim Croce
3:30
Introduction to "Roller Derby Queen" - LiveJim Croce
1:11
Roller Derby Queen - LiveJim Croce
2:41
One Less Set Of Footsteps - LiveJim Croce
2:32
Next Time, This Time - LiveJim Croce
2:48
Introduction to "Speedball Tucker" - LiveJim Croce
3:26
Speedball Tucker - LiveJim Croce
2:22
Lover's Cross - LiveJim Croce
2:57
Introduction to "Workin' At The Car Wash Blues" - LiveJim Croce
0:32
Workin' At The Car Wash Blues - LiveJim Croce
2:04
Introduction to "Bad Bad, Leroy Brown" - LiveJim Croce
1:37
Bad Bad, Leroy Brown - LiveJim Croce
2:49
New York's Not My Home - LiveJim Croce
2:59
The Hard Way Every Time - LiveJim Croce
2:32
Introduction to "Rapid Boy" - LiveJim Croce
2:02
Rapid Roy (The Stockcar Boy) - LiveJim Croce
2:34
These Dreams - LiveJim Croce
3:07
Hard Time Losing Man - LiveJim Croce
2:14

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About Jim Croce

Jim Croce was an American folk-rock singer-songwriter whose brief yet impactful career left an indelible mark on music. Born in 1943, Croce released five studio albums between 1966 and 1973, each showcasing his wit and adroitness as a songwriter. His breakthrough came with his third album, "You Don't Mess Around with Jim," which spawned three charting singles and spent an impressive 93 weeks on the charts. Croce's songs often blended sharp, humorous narratives with heartfelt love stories, reflecting his experiences and emotions. His most famous works include "Time in a Bottle," which became a No. 1 hit posthumously, and "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown," his only No. 1 hit during his lifetime. Despite his untimely death in a plane crash at the age of 30, Croce's music continues to resonate, offering a glimpse into the life of a man who poured his heart into every lyric and melody.

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