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Home Recordings: Americana

Jim Croce

2003
15 tracks
31 min
folk rock

Album Description

Jim Croce's 'Home Recordings: Americana' is a captivating collection of intimate recordings that showcase the artist's unique voice and skillful storytelling. Released on 1 January 2003 through Croce Music Publishing, this 31-minute album is a treasure trove of folk rock and singer-songwriter gems.

The tracklist is a testament to Jim Croce's eclectic taste, featuring classics such as 'Cigarettes, Whiskey and Wild Wild Women', 'In The Jailhouse Now', and 'Six Days On The Road', alongside his own compositions like 'Living With The Blues' and 'If The Backdoor Could Talk'. With songs that blend witty humour and poignant reflection, Jim Croce's 'Home Recordings: Americana' is an album that will resonate with fans of authentic, rootsy music.

Throughout the album, Jim Croce's warm, expressive voice and masterful guitar work bring to life a diverse range of characters and stories, from the nostalgic 'Mom and Dad's Waltz' to the lively 'Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate'. The result is a charming, laid-back record that invites listeners to immerse themselves in Jim Croce's world of Americana.

1 jan 20032008 Croce Music Publishing2008 Croce Music Publishing

Tracks

Living With The BluesJim Croce
1:59
Things 'Bout Goin' My WayJim Croce
2:04
Nobody Loves a Fat GirlJim Croce
1:59
You Oughta See Pickles NowJim Croce
2:09
Cigarettes, Whiskey and Wild Wild WomenJim Croce
1:49
In The Jailhouse NowJim Croce
1:51
If The Backdoor Could TalkJim Croce
1:42
Who Will Buy The WineJim Croce
1:30
Mom and Dad's WaltzJim Croce
1:20
The WallJim Croce
4:35
Sadie Green (The Vamp of New Orleans)Jim Croce
1:42
I Got MineJim Croce
2:48
Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister KateJim Croce
1:39
Six Days On The RoadJim Croce
1:31
Mama TriedJim Croce
2:35

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About Jim Croce

Jim Croce, born James Joseph Croce, was an American folk-rock singer-songwriter whose career, though brief, left an indelible mark on music history. Between 1966 and 1973, Croce released five studio albums, each filled with his signature wit and storytelling prowess. His breakthrough came with the 1972 album "You Don't Mess Around with Jim," which included the timeless ballad "Time in a Bottle." This song, along with "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" from his follow-up album "Life and Times," showcased Croce's ability to craft both poignant love songs and lively, humorous narratives. Tragically, Croce's life and career were cut short when he died in a plane crash at the age of 30, just as his star was rising. His music continues to resonate with fans, offering a glimpse into the life and times of a man who, in his short career, captured the essence of American folk and rock.

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