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virgdem

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5. I saw Jim Croce in concert in 1972...

Reply to John1956PA (Original post)

Wed Sep 20, 2023, 10:45 AM

Sep 2023

He was the opening act for Loggins and Messina. My first rock concert and I still have a vivid memory of Jim Croce's performance. I miss what could have been for his music.

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Fifty years ago today, Sept. 20, 1973, a plane crash claimed the lives of Jim Croce and five others. [View all] John1956PA Sep 2023 OP

I was 50 years younger then...still miss the songs he could have sung! Backseat Driver Sep 2023 #1

I still listen to him--time in a bottle is so calming riversedge Sep 2023 #2

I loved his music. riverbendviewgal Sep 2023 #3

His son has had many challenges in life. Wikipedia link. twodogsbarking Sep 2023 #4

I saw Jim Croce in concert in 1972... virgdem Sep 2023 #5

Thanks for the reminder and summary of Jim Croce's work. MLAA Sep 2023 #6

R.I.P. Jim! Dustlawyer Sep 2023 #7

Three that went too soon Croce, Chapin and Stevie Ray Vaughn. I miss their music. mitch96 Sep 2023 #8