Operator - Jim Croce Cover 

I'm smiling because the music of my youth has been left in good hands.

I've been a professional musician for 35 years. This is the best cover of this song I've ever heard! Best of all things to all of you and yours!

There were no more operators, no more payphones when these kids were growing up. But a classic is a classic and a heartbreak feels the same across all ages and all people and all time. RIP Jim and Maury. You must be proud of these kids.

I'm pushing 70 years old. The plethora of hits from the "distant" past being sung by these highly skilled and wonderfully presented youngsters (includes Alison Young, et. al.) have been providing me with huge dollops of pure joy. You people make me forget the woes of the world and provide hope for the future. Thank you.

You honored Jim Croce with this cover of his song. I can’t pay you a higher compliment than that.

EXCELLENT !!!! 65 yr old guitarist, here. Best cover I ever heard anyone do of this. I remember when it came out. Just Excellent !

Every time I hear Croce I go back to the 7th grade the day he died. Funny how music can take you back to particular times in life. I was such a fan that I listened to this and a couple others of his other LPs over and over until I wore them out. We lost a true one of the greats that day. I never met him irl but I did in a dream recently! Not sure what brought it on but in the dream he knew me well like an old friend. He called me by my name and gave me a big bear hug like a long lost brother. I was so thrilled to see him and just asked "how you been "Big Jim"? Woke up with a smile on my face at a time I really needed one. What I wouldn't do for another dream like that one. Life is funny, but not always in a haha way. I can be cruel and it can beat you down even when you have done your best. Great job guys, thanks for taking me back and helping me escape for a moment

Picking a Josh Turner favorite is difficult but this may be it for me. This group of young musicians have literally transcended time. Listening to this you feel that you may be in 1972 or 82 or 92 or 02 or even 2023. It is sublime.

Thank you, young people, for keeping a legend alive.

"She's living in LA with my best old ex friend Ray" ... one of the saddest lines ever written.

It's great to see young musicians remembering and playing Jim Croce. His albums played many, many times in my bedroom in the mid 70's

I feel like you perfectly captured the growing pain in Jim's voice each time he says, "I've learned to...take it well"

Kudos to Toni for nailing Maury's leads, the guy is an unknown legend outside of the acoustic community and of course, Martin fans.

I am now in my 60's. This song came out when I was much younger than you, such a personal conversation to listen in on. Truly marks this as a touching and emotionally revealing insight into a deeply personal moment of a life. I smile when I see your talent, you are making and leaving a mark on this earth. Who put such talent in you?

On the 8th of June, THIS YEAR 2022... this classic will be 50 years old!!!

THANK YOU FOR KEEPING JIM'S MUSIC ALIVE.

Four people, one Microphone and a ridiculous amount of talent is all you need to record a masterpiece...

I don't think enough people realize how complex both guitar parts are, especially when played together. Amazing players

I’m late 60s and you just nailed my very favorite song!! Thank you

Gawd it makes me so happy that young people are preserving classical American music in a beyond truthful way. No filters. No production. No auto tune. Doing it perfectly they way it was supposed to be. It gives me hope for the future of music.

I'm an old fart who remembers the day Jim Croce died. It was a real blow. His music was awesome... and you guys are keeping it alive. Congrats on such a beautiful, authentic version.

Sounded great ~ loved your harmonies! Jim and my brother Maury would be happy to know that you are enjoying their songs.

Toni Lindgren’s playing is exquisite!🎶🎶🎶🎸 also a great group . I’ve seen them perform live and they were just as good.👍🏽😎🥃🎶

Tears in my old eyes, such a great job on a wonderful song, a difficult song to play and the girl playing the fills absolutely nailed it excellent, what a great group.

Carson's bass vocals are prominent in my headphones and are spot on. Really adds depth, as does his bass playing. Hey Carson, with all the praise that goes to Josh, your contributions are not underestimated at all.

My father was my best friend, mentor, and my compass. He passed away last year i was not even 17 yet. He was obsessed with music and the feelings he could impose on himself and the things he could create. I never understood the world he lived in, nor did it appeal to me. Shortly after he died i picked up the martin guitar that we had hung up on the wall with his help. Its been about a year now. And my biggest regret was not finding this world in music sooner. Though i sometimes feel i was too late, music is still too often my road to him. Its as if im with him again when i pick up my guitar. All to often i find myself weeping late at night to his music on and old zune audio recorder. Though it hurts more than I could put into words. Just as music does, his voice connects me back to him and brings me some form of closure i will always cherish. Ive heard a hundred covers of operator. But none of them made me cry the way this did aside from his cover for obvious reasons. Thank you dearly for sharing this piece of beauty. When you inevitably blow up even more than you have. Ill still be in debt and forever more great full to you lot.

Another song I didn’t think should be covered but you all did it beautiful justice. The young lady on the guitar was spectacular.

I hadn't heard a very good cover of this song until I heard this one. This dude nailed so much nuance of the vocals in the song. It's one thing to simply play someone else's song, but to be able to understand and convey the emotion of the artist is tough to do.

i'm 20 and my dad is 60. he loves this song and watches this video every day and it inspired him to learn guitar. thank you for making my dad so happy :)

So glad to see young beautiful people carrying on the glory days of modern music.

Reina Del Cid and Toni Lindgren help round out that last harmony so nicely. So good.

wow... so beautifully done guys... from Josh's great vocal tone, to the dualing guitar parts which melded so well, down to the simplicity of the shaker tap. FANTASTIC JOB!

Yesterday, September 20th, 2021 was the 48th anniversary of Jim's death in a plan crash here in Louisiana. I was a music student at a small university here in Louisiana. I literally bumped into Jim coming out of the music department and at the time I didn't recognize him. Later that evening I was in the auditorium to hear Jim Croce. As he comes out on stage I realized who I had bumped into. The next night he was gone. There were three songs of his that have always stuck with me. This is the best one in my opinion. Thanks for the amazing tribute!

That "best old ex-friend" line cuts deep

I don’t know why? But I keep watching this performance over and over again. I have had a couple of gut wrenching events happen to me lately and watching these kids pplay amd sing this song is really ministering to me right now.

Great to see the young folks playing classic music of the great Jim Crocie

Once you started playing, the air conditioner sound was totally drowned out. You've overcome the blow. Beautiful cover by the way. And I'm sorry.

I’m 60 years old and like those have said before me, I have never heard such an AMAZING version of this timeless Jim Croce masterpiece. I’m certain he is smiling down on you. I just cannot believe how long it’s been. I’m tearing up listening and remembering. Thank you.

This is what music is supposed to sound like . As a teen of the 70s this is what I like to listen to when I'm with friends from that time .

To watch this classic being done by this young group of talented musicians makes my heart happy, thank you all so much, and keep up the great work

I was a Jim Croce fan before he died in that tragic plane crash. You have all done justice to a great song, air conditioner not withstanding.

I am 70 and I love guitar music - as my late brother used to play the guitar and this was one of the songs he loved to sing. Fantastic cover - you did justice to the song and to Jim Croce, legend.

What a wonderfully talented group of young musicians. They are so good. I’m pushing 75 and despair at the total crap that is called music today. I wish you Success in your music. Bravo!

I don't expect there's somebody played that song of this generation, I'm 62 now and we used to play that song when I was college in a tiny folkhouse in our city..great music video guys..

The young woman playing the guitar on this is perfect. Perfect touch, perfect timing. Kudos.

I just love watching Toni's face as she plays the guitar, she smiles and lights up everything around her when she is clearly in her own world making music

I enjoyed just as much as Toni seems to be enjoying her beautiful guitar playing. Great job all!!

The woman in back , pickling the guitar is simply...amazing. TY

Jim Croce died way too early. Your cover is a fantastic rendition. You all are so versatile and harmonize so well. I like the collaboration you all have together.

Jim Croce wrote this while doing basic training in the National Guard in 1966, far from home and his new bride Ingrid. While standing in the rain with other guardsmen, each waiting their 3-minute turn at the pay phone, some of whom had gotten Dear John letters or calls (their ladies breaking up with them), Jim was impacted by these stories and the humanity of the occasion. His songs were like that, simple yet profound glimpses of life. Thanks for keeping this one alive!

I really like what the four of you did with this song! Sorry I didn't find your video until four years after you made it. What tickles me is that the four of you were probably born 30 years after this song was a hit... and the song is literally SO GREAT that people from a completely different generation still appreciate it. Well done.

Jim and Maury shaped a fair part of my music journey. I was nervous to click on this video, but I think they would have been cheering you guys all the way. Extraordinary cover!

Yes!! I have always dreamt for the day that you would do a Jim Croce cover! Thank you all very much for making my day.

I am sitting here listening to this and I find myself crying. I was 13 when Jim died you folks do him justice Keep singing

I'm happy to know that there's a lot more of people who really love good music! What an amazing quartet!

I love seeing younger people playing these 70s tunes. Love that they appreciate great, timeless pieces! Beautifully done! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

"My best old ex-friend Ray" What a great line. Freakin' genius the man was. Excellent version.

I'm 75 now, and this song touched my heart then as it did Now. excellent rendition of an emotional moment in a Life. god bless your talents. Thank you.

I was once as young as these folks, but I was never as talented. I’ve watched this vid more times than I can count. Such simple yet complex joy. With earphones I feel like I am sitting 10 feet away. Wonderful production. Thanks.

Croce would be proud of this rendition. Excellent as always.

To anyone listening....use headphones, it's utterly amazing! When Carson's voice comes in the first time it's a wonderful sonic surprise. Love it.

This just proves that you dont need computers and vocal harmonizers to create great music. This is the real deal right here and JIM CROCE would be proud to hear his music sung by a new generation. BRAVO......

Wow. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but with millions of views I was hopeful you’d nail it. You didn’t disappoint. Best cover I’ve heard of this song. Extremely well done.

The talent, both individual and collective, of the four of you is astonishing. The legacy of the music of my youth and middle age is very safe in your hands. Thankyou .

Jim Croce would smile.

Is nice to hear your voice gained so much color Josh, you are an amazing musician.

You've done a beautiful rendition of a beautifully subtle heartfelt song....much love to you all.

A huge form of Jim's expression was the acoustic work... you guys nailed it! I'm 65 and it's so nice to see younger people play songs that are "good"... not perceived as "old". Super chemistry, keep up the great work. :)

Imagine their parents listening to this... As their parents I'd be mindblown. So good...

Absolutely amazing rendition. It even feels strange saying "rendition." This is the soul of the 1970's.

So in the winter of 1974 as a freshman in high school I wore out Photographs and Memories 8 Track Tape. It had 14 great songs on it. I can still remember every word of every song. There are a bunch of them that you guys can/have done. Rapid Roy for sure ...Roller Derby Queen. Jim Croce is timeless

Jim is smiling and singing along watching you guys. This is amazing.

Beautiful rendition. This reaffirms that the 70's produced some of the greatest songs of all time.

Jim croce's operator just reborn with this young blood, thank you guys..Im now remembering my younger days together with Jim's songs...from Philippines

Watching Toni smile the entire time is priceless…..awesome job with a great song!

Oh yes,that’s just pure gold right from those opening notes.Jim Croce was an amazing songwriter and performer and you and your friends are doing an amazing job of recreating this magical song.Well done doesn’t say enough,just fantastic rendition.Josh,you have a great voice,and you are blessing the world with your talent.✌️

Nicely framed with the flowers. And those harmonies...just beautiful.

Long live the music of Jim Croce.You guys are making my generation smile.

so pleasurable I can't find words

You kids NAILED IT!! This instrumental was spot on!

0:36 incredible bass save...like a boss

Jim Croce... he was so good he made all of us car singers think we can sing his songs. Good cover.

Jim Croce would be proud of how well you treated his song, guys. Excellent work.

Your love of music and this selection, comes from deep down in your soul. You can see the feeling in which you play, thank you for carrying the torch that no matter how old a song may be, classics stand the test of time and should be passed down to a new generation. Jim Croce would be proud.

The young lady is an excellent guitarist.

I was so sad when Jim Croce died. He was a real favorite of mine at the time. It's impossible to watch any of these videos with Toni without falling in love with her smiles. Everyone in this ensemble is a legit star and only rising higher. They are all *so* good!

BEAUTIFUL, love seeing the younger generation appreciating the songs that I grew up with.

Warms my heart to see young folks keeping great music alive.

wow! young people singing a Jim Croce song ... life is still beautiful! humanity lives on! awesome, guys! thanks for sharing!

I do remember operators and 10 cent phone calls. Sometimes you’d pick up phone to make a call and someone was talking, party lines. Cokes were 15 cents and you got 5 cents for returning the bottle. No answering machines. Missing a call then call all your friends with numbers you remembered in your head. Milk delivered to your door. Mom getting pissed when you removed the paper top to suck off the cream that floated to the top. Never could get that sucker back in place.. busted. B&W tv with 3 stations. Boy I miss those days.

Just saw A.J. Croce perform in Everett Washington this song. You guys did it justice thank you

Splendid 😊😊😊😊 marvellous...a perfect harmony between you four...!!! Keep the musical "torchlight" alive...this is what humanity needs... thanxxxxx... special to all of you...!!! Stay together... plizzzzzz...!!!

You guys are the musical version of ‘comfort food’.

I remember when this song came out and it's always been my favorite Jim Croce song. This cover was fantastic! Beautiful. The young lady playing Maury's fills is excellent. Lead vocal, awesome. Harmonies, spot on. Most importantly, it redeems my faith in humanity that these young wonderful musicians are playing Jim Croce songs. Croce had a short dance with fame, but his songs will always be here.

Another wonderful performance. The thing about Jim Croce is he was such an amazing storyteller. And he did this by putting intonation, feelings, and great emotion into the lyrics to match the music. There aren't too many singers that can tell a good story and convey the a type of motion that goes with the storyline to keep it real. You guys nailed it! A great performance.

Some music is timeless. Some music is passing. Not all old music is good and not all new music is bad. It's refreshing to see something like this being perpetuated by very talented and "younger" musicians. I'm about to go searching to see if you have some original songs available!

My gosh, that guitar playing by Toni is outstanding! And those harmonies! Thank you for playing one of my favorite songs ever, by any artist!

WOW!! Stumbled onto you guys today.... that is the best cover of Jim Croce I have ever heard... I'm 71...you brought back memories...Thank You so much!!

Traveling back in time through music. Beautiful ! 👍

OUTSTANDING job...wow......beautiful song, you kids nailed it!! The late, GREAT Jim Croce would be VERY VERY proud!!!