JIM CROCE – I Got a Name (50th Anniversary Edition) – LP – Bone White Vinyl

LP – Limited EditionBone White Vinyl.

Jim Croce was one of the premier architects of the singer/songwriter movement in the early 70s, and during his much revered musical career, he managed to successfully cultivate his story telling, humour and heartfelt thoughts and heartbreak into some of the most memorable songs and melodies ever recorded. His legendary ABC recordings are the soundtrack to a generation of music enthusiasts that continues to this day and will forever stand the test of time.

Theres something about approaching universal truths with the simplicity of the acoustic guitar, Croce declared. You can take it anywhere and it helps me reach listeners of all ages and walks of life. 1973s I Got A Name was Croces third album in two years time. The ballad “Salon and Saloon“, the last song Croce recorded in his lifetime was written by his guitarist Maury Muehleisen and was included on the album as a gift to the writer.
The song is noted for its sparse piano-only vocal backing. This would be Croce’s final album recorded during his lifetime, as Croce died in a plane crash on September 20, 1973, the day before the album’s title song was released, leaving wife Ingrid Croce and son Adrian J. Croce. The title track, the theme from the film The Last American Hero, was another posthumous hit for Croce, reaching number 10 in the US singles chart.

Tracklist:

SIDE A
1. I Got A Name
2. Lovers Cross
3. Five Short Minutes
4. Age
5. Workin At The Car Wash Blues

SIDE B
1. Ill Have To Say I Love You In A Song
2. Salon And Saloon
3. Thursday
4. Top Hat Bar And Grille
5. Recently
6. The Hard Way Every Time