Damn. Was a fan and have several of his LPs. I remember this but didn't realize it was <gasp> fifty years ago.
For whatever reason (and I'm sure many would say I'm crazy), contemporary artist Raul Midon conjures up images of Croce for me when he performs some songs.
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Wow! 50 years ago?!?!? I would have been 12 and we had just moved to upstate NY...outside Kingston. REALLY liked his music/ballads and remember mother singing along to "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown". Rick Beato did a wonderful YT episode highlighting one of his most famous tunes. Here it is for your enjoyment...
Musta got something in my eye when I was watching this...
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It's pretty remarkable how many great songs he wrote in such a short time. It makes you wonder what he could have done with a few more years. Not so different from Harry Chapin. Both genius singer/songwriters.
I used to play New York's Not My Home over and over (and over) again.
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Originally posted by Gustofer: It makes you wonder what he could have done with a few more years.
Shortly before his death, he was disillusioned with the recording industry; his money was held to pay back the large advances his label gave him in his record contract, which he used for recording costs. He was tired of touring and being away from his wife and baby child. He actually mailed a letter to his wife days before his death stating that he was going to quit music and start a career writing instead. To me, it was tragic he died on the road, not to see his family again.
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