About the album:
This latest compilation of Jim's music is both interesting and valid in that it combines songs that appeared on his three hit albums with earlier compositions that were works in progress of a singer/songwriter finding his voice and an artist searching for a direction.
Songs like «Mississippi Lady», «Stone Walls» and «Country Girl» cast Jim as the observer/storyteller in a country music setting. «King's Song» and «Which Way Are You Going» are based on 60's social protest. «Hey Tomorrow» is a transitional piece that shows the beginning of the vulnerability that became the hallmark of his now classic songs.
The inclusion of this early work with some much loved album cuts make this compilation both enjoyable and educational.

Recording and musician information in chronological order

And I Remember Her
(Jim Croce - Ingrid Croce)
Jim Croce - vocals. 6 string guitar; John Stockfish - bass
Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City - January 22, 1970

More Than That Tomorrow
(Jim Croce - Ingrid Croce)
Jim Croce - vocals, 6 string guitar; John Stockfish - bass
Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City - January 22, 1970

Child of Midnight
(Jim Croce - Ingrid Croce)
Jim Croce - vocals, 6 string guitar; Ingrid Croce - vocals; John Stockfish - bass Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City January 22, 1970

Stone Walls
Jim Croce - vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar; Tommy West - acoustic guitar, harmonium & background vocals; Charlie Brown - lead electric guitar, harmonica; David Mansfield - pedal steel guitar; John Stockfish - bass; Tom Rossetter - drums & percussion Basic tracks recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City - January 22, I970
(overdubs - date unknown)

Country Girl
(Jim Croce - Ingrid Croce)
Jim Croce - vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar; Tommy West - acoustic guitar, harmonium & background vocals; Charlie Brown - lead electric guitar, harmonica; David Mansfield - pedal steel guitar; John Stockfish - bass; Tom Rossetter - drums & percussion Basic tracks recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City - January 22, 1970
(overdubs - date unknown)

King's Song
(Jim Croce - Ingrid Croce]
Jim Croce - vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar; David Mansfield - pedal steel guitar; Tommy West - Keyboards; Joe Macho - bass; Rick Marotta - drums; George Devens - percussion Geni Jackson - orchestra arrangement and conductor Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City - June 2, 1971
(with later overdubs)

Mississippi Lady
Jim Croce - vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar; Maury Muehleisen - acoustic lead guitar; Rob Stevens - acoustic guitar; Tommy West - piano; Charlie Brown - lead electric guitar; Stu Woods - bass; Rick Marotta - drums; George Devens - Percussion; Ellie Greenwich, Tasha Thomas, Mary Nelson, Terry Cashman & Tommy West - Background vocals Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City - June 2, 1971
(with later overdubs)

Which Way Are You Goin'
Jim Croce - vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar; Maury Muehleisen - acoustic lead guitar; Tommy West - acoustic rhythm guitar, keyboards & background vocals; Dave Spinozza -electric guitar; Stu Woods - bass; Rick Marotta - drums; George Devens - percussion; Dave Mansfield - pedal steel guitar Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City - June 2, 1971
(with later overdubs)

Hey Tomorrow
Original Demo
(Jim Croce - Ingrid Croce)
Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City - 1971

Operator (That's Not The Way It Feels)
Jim Croce - vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar; Maury Muehleisen - lead acoustic guitar, background vocals. Tommy West - keyboards, background vocals; Gary Chester - drums; Terry Cashman - background vocals
Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City - October 11, 1971
(Also released as a single [ABC 1 1335) on August 23, 1972, #1 7)

Careful Man
Jim Croce - vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar; Maury Muehleisen - lead acoustic guitar, background vocals; Joe Macho - bass; Tommy West - piano; Eric Weissberg - Fiddle; Gary Chester - drums; Terry Cashman - background vocals Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City - May 16, 1972

A Good Time Man Like Me Ain't Got No Business (Singin' The Blues)
Jim Croce - vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar; Maury Muehleisen - lead acoustic guitar; Joe Macho - bass; Kenny Ascher - organ; Gary Chester - drums; Ellie Greenwich, Tasha Thomas & Tommy West - background vocals Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City - June 2, 1972

Next Time, This Time
Jim Croce - vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar; Maury Muehleisen - lead acoustic guitar, background vocals; Joe Macho - bass; Tommy West - piano; Michael Kamen - oboe; Gary Chester - drums Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City - June 2, 1972

Recently
Jim Croce - vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar; Maury Muehleisen - lead acoustic guitar; Joe Macho - bass; Tommy West - keyboards; Rick Marotta, Bobby Matos - percussion Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City - June 7, 1973

Five Short Minutes
Jim Croce - vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar; Henry Gross - lead & rhythm electric guitars; Stu Woods - bass; Tommy West - piano, background vocals; Steve Gadd - drums; Bobby Matos - percussion; Marty Nelson, Tasha Thomas & Leroy Brown - background vocals; Terence Minogue - horn arrangement and conductor Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City - June 7, 1973

The Hard Way Every Time
Jim Croce - vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar; Maury Muehleisen - lead acoustic guitar; Stu Woods - bass; Tommy West - piano, background vocals; Michael Kamen - oboe, arp synthesizer; Steve Gadd - drums; Marty Nelson & Terence Minogue - string quartet arrangement and conductor Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City - August 20, 1973

Age
(Jim Croce - Ingrid Croce)
Jim Croce - vocals, background vocals; Maury Muehleisen - lead electric guitar; Joe Macho - bass; Tommy West - keyboards, rhythm guitar; Rick Marotta - drums; George Devens - percussion Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City - August 20, 1973

Top Hat Bar And Grille
Jim Croce - vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar; Maury Muehleisen - lead electric guitar; Joe Macho - bass; Tommy West - piano, background vocals; Rick Marotta - drums; George Devens - percussion; Ellie Greenwich, Tasha Thomas - background vocals Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City - September 13, 1973

PRODUCED BY TERRY CASHMAN & TOMMY WEST
All songs written by Jim Croce except where indicated. Published by DenJac Music Company ASCAP.
JIM CROCE was born on 1/10/43 and died in a plane crash on 9/20/73 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Croce's lead guitar player, Maury Muehleisen, was also killed in the crash.

Technucal information
Compiled and remastered for this compact disc by STEVE HOFFMAN
Pre-production director: Marcia McGovern
Typesetting & layout: Jean Lusby
Original photography: Paul Wilson
Film: Complete Color
Special thanks to Larry Moelis
Produced under license from Saja Records, a LeFrak-Moelis Company ©©1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 Saja Music

Tracks list:
01. Age 03:47
02. Operator (That's Not The Way It Feels) 03:48
03. The Hard Way Every Time 02:31
04. Careful Man 02:26
05. A Good Time Man Like Me Ain't Got No Business 02:10
06. Next Time, This Time 02:56
07. Recently 02:37
08. Mississippi Lady 03:57
09. Country Girl 01:50
10. (And) I Remember Her 02:52
11. Five Short Minutes 03:32
12. More Than That Tomorrow 02:46
13. King's Song 03:24
14. Child Of Midnight 02:52
15. Stone Walls 03:00
16. Which Way Are You Goin' 02:21
17. Top Hat Bar And Grille 03:54
18. Hey Tomorrow 02:33

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