Jim Croce

The Profile

Jim Croce (James Joseph Croce, 1943–1973) was an American singer-songwriter known for folk-influenced, easy-listening ballads and hits such as "Time in a Bottle" and "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown." His life and commercial career were cut short by a 1973 plane crash.

Born January 10, 1943; died September 20, 1973 in a plane crash. Best known for hits including "Time in a Bottle", "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" and "You Don't Mess Around With Jim". Musical style blends folk, country and soft-rock elements.

Reviewer recommends starting with the compilation Classic Hits for Croce's easy-listening, well-crafted ballads. Croce's work mixes folk, blues and country elements. His career was short — he died in a 1973 plane crash — but left enduring hits such as Time in a Bottle and Bad, Bad Leroy Brown.