Jim Croce - New York's Not My Home | Have You Heard: Jim Croce Live 

I lay in bed that fateful night in September '73 when the radio stopped the music to announce the news. To this day, I still have eight of his albums. I will pass them down to my grandchildren and tell them of Jim, Maury, and Ingrid and the sensational songs created. May Jim RIP. I'm 76 now and still listen to the music that was part of my young adult life. May that music live from generation to generation. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🎼🎶

Every song he wrote was a masterpiece. We need someone like him in the world right now.

Its's the SOUND of Jim Croce's guitar. It's the gentleness of his voice, his SINCERE meaning of the words, the harmonies, the 70's scene, & memories of this time in our lives. I listen with intent, he is a storyteller & that is what makes me listen. 🎸

Jim died when I was in the 9nth grade. I wrote a paper about him my junior year. His music truly inspired me to just get through the shit and move on. And, I did.

I was in my sophomore year of high school when Jim died. I began dating a girl who was in my class that same year. We spent the next 2 years of high school driving around and singing to the tunes of Jim. The joy we had driving down the road singing along with him on the couple of 8 track tapes of his, that I had, while holding hands as she sat right next to me in the front seat of my ‘66 Ford fairlane were no small reason for us eventually growing up and getting married. In January 2024, we celebrate 45 years of marriage. There is no doubt in my mind that the music that Jim created during his all too brief time on earth has been a catalyst to the love that me and my wife continue to share. Even now, I find myself revisiting his songs on RU-vid just to listen and reflect on what an impact those sweet, sweet days have meant to me. Thanks, Jim.

Jim & Maury will never be forgotten - beautiful music

He was part of my youth. Rest in peace my mentor. For ever love you

Man he was so special and no one put feelings into music like he did

My goodness could Maury play lead guitar! His fills elevated Jim’s masterful melodies into the stratosphere 🎸

His music makes me tear up. Not overly played or produced. Even the studio albums sound just like a man and his guitar. I just absolutely love Jim’s music, style, voice, storytelling. Exquisite musician.

Mr.Croce is Arguably one of the greatest AMERICAN songwriter’s EVER! Fight me

This man is a legend. His music hits me on a very deep level that I can’t really describe… I think 70s music is the best because it was so organic.

Back in the day when singers could not only sing but had beautiful voices . . . Still miss him.

There's something special about his songs that just shows how unreal of a talent he had.

He made people FEEL his experiences!

When I was maybe 6 or 7 I asked mom mom to buy Jim's album. Mom is gone now but, I can still remember listening to it with her like it was yesterday.

It's so haunting for me to think of all of the music he was going to write and preform - after 1973.

My dad, also named Jim, played all these LPs for me. Don't Mess Around With Jim, obviously a favorite, but as my dad said, "This music will stay with you all your life." God Bless you Jim... both of ya.

So grateful for these video recordings. Jim and Maury were a phenomenal talent. I was just 20 when they both died. The enduring impact on the music world is a testament to this prodigious talent, ending all too soon. RIP Jim and Maury. I hope the angels in heaven are enjoying your music!

Things were spinnin' 'round me And all my thoughts were cloudy And I had begun to doubt all the things that were me Been in so many places, you know I've run so many races I looked into the empty faces of the people of the night Somethin' is just not right 'Cause I know that I've gotta get outta here I'm so alone Don't you know that I gotta get outta here 'Cause New York's not my home Though all the streets are crowded There's somethin' strange about it I lived there 'bout a year and I never once felt at home I thought I'd make the big time I learned a lot of lessons awfully quick And now I'm tellin' you that they were not the nice kind It has been so long since I have felt fine That's the reason that I've gotta get outta here I'm so alone Don't you know that I gotta get outta here 'Cause New York's not my home That's the reason that I've gotta get outta here I'm so alone Don't you know that I gotta get outta here 'Cause New York's not my home

I found out who Jim was by watching a favourite movie of mine. I was 12 at the time. Now im 18 and just finished high school. Hes been there for me when i felt so alone and now hes here for the best part of my life yet. I know nearly all his songs by heart and hes a huge inspiration behind my guitar playing. Thank you, Jim. You've helped me through so much. Rest easy

Can’t think of too many songs as beautiful as this one… incredible.

Love Croce. I do love that this video put some focus on Maury. Two truly talented musicians.

My favorite singer/songwriter. And Maury’s leads on acoustic are great and something you don’t hear a lot.

It's easy to forget how packed his catalogue is with lesser known soul-soothing jewels and I sorely need to go deep diving. Long gone and still giving, thanks Jim wherever you are 🙏

RIP Jim and Maury. Thank you for the beautiful music that have a place in the soundtrack of my life.

There aren't enough words to describe how amazing these 2 musicians were.....REST IN PEACE Maury and Jim ~ 🙏 : (((((((

Rest peacefully Jim! 50 yrs today since u passed. Sad day. Was only 8 then. Fly high!!

Truly A Gift, True and Heartfelt, Timeless. What A Human Being. May He Rest In Peace.

Beautiful Love Story. Im newly engagement to my song bird💯 We sing love songs together Jim Croce takes me back to a simpler time where I’d sit in the dark

Croce was real

I was born Sep, 26 1973, Just 6 days after this legend left us. Legend who should be in the Hall of Fame.

This is surely one of the best songs of Jim Croce's amazing repertoire. This live version is much better than the original which has soppy strings unnecessarily all over it. Croce remains among my top 5 musical artists of all time.

I’m thankful for the music he was able to leave us with, but I just wish there was more😥

I have struggled with addiction on and off for almost 20 years. The first time I heard this song I could immediately relate. My figurative New York is my ongoing battle with substance abuse. Jim had such a unique ability to capture emotions in a clear, honest, and concise way that made his music so easy to relate to. Whatever your “New York” is, just remember it’s not your home. We all struggle with something but if you’re reading this, I hope you know that your issues are not your identity. Never give up, humble yourself, ask for help, ask God to reveal himself to you and forgive you. Things can, and will get better. God bless and rest in peace Jim. Your music has helped me through some tough times.

I still enjoy his music. RIP Jim. Gone too soon.

I wish I could've met you two. Rest in peace legends

I was just in primary school when Jim hit the charts, but his music really grabbed me. Then, he was gone. He was such a gentle soul that maybe God graduated him to Angle.

There were friends who decided New York was their home.. Others who had to get to California. I sampled several of the Big Cities and settled on a further afield set of choices. The memories are thick with many emotions. I do feel lucky that we have what we do but, man, what a loss.

I was pregnant with my baby boy John when Jim and Murray died in September 1973, and both he and I love Jim Croce. Crazy how next year (2023) he and Murray will be gone 50 years

My dad absolutely loved Jim Croce...I had a mom and a dad that loved music...my dad just a little more than my dad. He use to come home with records of new artists that he really liked. He loved Bob Dylan (probably his favorite). He knew Elton John, Rod Stewart and a few others were going to have big careers.

Loved like a lost uncle by 10s of millions! Music died in a plane crash and went straight up to heaven ....

Gone way before his time.His music will remain timeless

One of his best songs. Not only personal experience but that of many of us that find ourselves in foreign territory. The longing for home is palatable. Yet identifying new experiences to achieve is also paramount.

I Love his music … he’s got a beautiful voice

I really wish Jim Croce was still alive. He has his son that sounds almost exactly like him. I just wish Jim Croce was still alive. Everyone I was born in 1970 and when he died was 1973 in a plane crash I wish everybody we could turn back time and tell Jim Croce not to get on that plane And his friends

Just two guys with a guitar. Nothing special. Yet it was and is and will forever be. Beautiful in it's simplicity, it speaks to the heart, like Croce always managed to do.

I found his looks to be quite profound as a child. Once I finally got my first record player, I found I was not wrong. He was one of the most profound people I could ever listen to

He's always taking me away to world of imagination

Jims music and all music from the 70's was the best music ever.All songs had meaning to it,all told a story.I was so lucky to grow up with this great music .So.many great songs and musicians.I still listen to 60's,70's music and allways will till the day I dieGod bless all these musicians for all there great and amazing songs

Still makes me sad. 2022. 1974 was a great year.

I think that's my favorite song out of Jim's greatest hits album. I love this song and listened to it so many times growing up. The strings in the recorded song add a lot to it. But his voice and guitar playing is just like on the album. Beautiful.

🎶That's the reason that I've gotta get outta here I'm so alone🎶🎶 🎶Don't you know that I gotta get outta here 'Cause New York's not my home🎶

i have been listening to jim croce since the day i was born in 1983 (probably); because of my mother…i am thankful

The Best ever !

I just recently moved out of a halfway house in Anaheim, CA into a tent in Idaho. I've never felt so at peace in my life. I'm convinced the stress of living in California was giving me hypertension. I'd have spells of pain in my chest and neck with no cure but sleep. I've been living and working here in Idaho for the last month and I haven't had a single time where I felt away from home. I'm finally happy with my progress in life. I can finally lay down and relax, not worrying about the next day. I just heard this song for the first time and I'm sure you can understand how I relate to this.

This is my favorite song by him. Just beautiful. Rest in peace, Jim, and thank you for your wonderful music. ❤

Rip Jim & Maury Taken From Us To Soon 😢😢 Nearly 51 Years On 😢

I keep coming back to Jim's songs and keep liking them 👍. They are so special to listen to when you relax and close your eyes. My mind then creates mini movies to the songs.

I miss you Jim

I WAS 12 BACK IN MEXICO WHEN THE RADIO PLAYED OPERATOR"OPERADORA DE TELEFONOS"WAS THE ONLY WORD I UNDERTOOD. BUT THE FEELING WAS BEAUTIFUL...😢😢😢😅😅😅 NOW I UNDERSTAND ALOT MORE ENGLISH..IT IS SUPERB...❤❤❤❤

I live right outside NYC and consider it home but still love this song.

I hear you. I'm older now and listening to the older music.

I was 12 when he died but already a huge Croce fan. His music has followed me all my days!!

I love singing this song to all of those arrogant New Yorkers whenever I meet them . . . when they started to sing Frank and Jay-Z's song --- I tell them that I have a better one and I belt out the following: 🎼 I gotta get outa here, cause NY not my home 🎵🎶 . . . " #HaHa

In 2023 , still great.....

Just fantastic. Beautiful..

Friends, Jim and Harry are playing their guitars and singing together in Heaven.

Love this song. Totally understand it. Spent time in Maine. It’s not like you’d think either. Empty faces in NYC true. Been there too. Seems like they’re all so lonely. Looking for somewhere to land. 😞

This song got me through the hardest year of my life living in NYC with my fiancee. Thank G-d we have moved far away and hopefully never return! What a gift Jim's brief time on this earth was

Hands down my Favorite Jim Croce Song. I can totally relate to this song

Thi song is for nyone who's ever been anywhere they knew they didn't belong... This man's genius was his reletability

Jim was a talented musician he left this world so early an we lost a great man with a great voice an a beautiful talent. Jim you are gone but never forgotten.

I really love Jim's songs

Still lovely, still takes me back.

Change NY to this world.

Another beautiful song of his- R.I.P

Perhaps one of the best live performances I've seen on RU-vid. Maury fantastic as always... Jim in IMHO one of his best instrumental and vocal performances.

thank you Jim

These two together produced some of the most beautiful acoustic guitar music period.

Special💓💔

Kind of how I feel in CT - I was born and raised in NY - yet CT is not really my home even thought I've been here 30 years.

Good jam to run the back roads 😎👌🇺🇲

Thank you, Jimmy.

I listened to Jim’s music on headphones on my parents’ hifi all my childhood in the 1970s. Every time I hear them it is an emotional experience. I knew then that he had died a few years earlier. I will never stop grieving for him and Maury.

I have more of a connection to this song than any of Jim's songs. Why I don't know. It feels like a Spiritual song. That is how I feel when I listen to this song.

I remember them playing one of his songs on Magnum PI. In 1987. I remember going to a record store and then looking for his record and particularly the song don't mess around with Jim.

A fuckin master why would God take someone like him 😢

I had a cousin who graduated in music conservatory… every song just sing it every fluctuating of string he was so amazing… jammin with friends with a bottle of beer

One of my favorites ❤

HE HAD MUCH ATMOSPHEREICAL THOUGHTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A lyrical masterpiece...

thanks Mr. Croce..........................

Jim, every time. whatever he plays I'm there. wonderful

BEAUTIFUL SONG , THANKS FOR THIS 🌹

Amazing track

Thanks Jim.

Just perfect, just so good on many different levels. Thanks Jim

beautiful lyrics beautiful music and combined a beautiful song

Awesome.