LSUDad Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) Dec 29, 1973: Jim Croce’s Posthumous ‘Time in a Bottle’ Hits #1 “Time In A Bottle” was released posthumously and subsequently became the classic rock performer’s second #1 chart hit on this day in 1973. (Earlier that year, Croce saw his “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” become his first chart topper.) In his short time as a successful folk-rock singer-songwriter, he displayed a warm and at times lovingly humorous gift for telling stories and conveying emotions with a genuinely populist touch. Combined with his gifts as a performer, it augured a long and winning career. His break came when he began working with the production team of Terry Cashman and Tommy West, and subsequently signed a deal with ABC Records. Croce’s 1972 debut album You Don’t Mess Around With Jim yielded him a #8 single with its snappy title tune and a #17 hit with the affecting “Operator (That’s Not the Way it Feels). ” Croce died on tour when his plane crashed just after take-off in Natchitoches, LA. Also killed were his accompanist, Maury Muehleisen, manager/booking agent, road manager, the comedian George Stevens who was Croce’s opening act, and the pilot. In just two years as a national presence, Croce became a beloved artist whose songs still play and resonate with listeners on the radio. In his all-too-brief career, Croce earned five Top 10 singles. We can only imagine how many more he would have gifted us. Edited December 30, 2022 by LSUDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 He died in an airplane crash leaving Louisiana. Lynyrd Skynyrd died in a crash on their way to Louisiana. Lots of musical talent died in both crashes. Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird - 7/2/1977 - Oakland Coliseum Stadium (Official) Is the greatest live performance ever. Sorry Frampton. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted December 30, 2022 Author Share Posted December 30, 2022 10 minutes ago, Hatchertiger said: He died in an airplane crash leaving Louisiana. A good friend of mine was at Croce’s last concert. Went out to the crash site, the next morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutriaitch Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 23 hours ago, Hatchertiger said: He died in an airplane crash leaving Louisiana. Lynyrd Skynyrd died in a crash on their way to Louisiana. Shannon Hoon died in new orleans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Nutriaitch said: Shannon Hoon died in new orleans Bobby Sheehan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Eq4bits Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 On 12/29/2022 at 7:57 PM, Hatchertiger said:Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird - 7/2/1977 - Oakland Coliseum Stadium (Official) Is the greatest live performance ever. Sorry Frampton. Saw them live at The Fox in Atlanta, a good portion if the one more for the road album was recorded there live. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutriaitch Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 On 12/29/2022 at 7:57 PM, Hatchertiger said: He died in an airplane crash leaving Louisiana. Lynyrd Skynyrd died in a crash on their way to Louisiana. the story goes that Jim was originally scheduled to play there like the previous year or so. something happened that he had to cancel bt promised to make it up. in the mean time, he hit it big and became a "brand name". but he still went back and honored the original going rate for his show rather than the new amounts he could have asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutriaitch Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 On 12/29/2022 at 7:57 PM, Hatchertiger said: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird - 7/2/1977 - Oakland Coliseum Stadium (Official) Is the greatest live performance ever. Sorry Frampton. pretty sure Hendrix at Monterey Pop Festival takes that honor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 19 minutes ago, Nutriaitch said: pretty sure Hendrix at Monterey Pop Festival takes that honor I love Jimi but LS and that live version of Free Bird is the top for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutriaitch Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, Hatchertiger said: I love Jimi but LS and that live version of Free Bird is the top for me. was that even their best live version? the one at Fox Theater in Atlanta '76 was pretty freaking good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 59 minutes ago, Nutriaitch said: was that even their best live version? Yes, at least for me it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perple Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) On 10/10/2023 at 8:25 PM, Nutriaitch said: was that even their best live version? the one at Fox Theater in Atlanta '76 was pretty freaking good. That was where they made "One More From the Road". Allen Collins & Gary Rossington & Steve Gaines re-recorded most of their guitar parts from those 3 shows before the double album was released. Allen redid his entire Freebird solo, like Rossington & Gaines. This was & is a common practice for "Live" Albums. Oakland '77 was not touched at all & is considered the best by many LS fans. Second best might be the Knebworth concert in England '76, opening for the Rolling Stones. Edited October 13, 2023 by Perple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Perple said: Oakland '77 was not touched at all & is considered the best by many LS fans. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big T Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 1st posthumous #1 goes to my man Otis Redding, another plane crash victim and frequently played in South Louisiana! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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