Jimmy and Jim Croce

[Fins21]

Obviously, I have seen the discussion about the relationship between Jimmy and Croce, but I was watching television not too long ago and saw a compliation of CDs titled "Best Story Writers EVER". And Jim Croce had several songs on the cd. However, as I listened to "A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean" today, I could help but think that Jimmy's older stuff should be included on such a cd. Peanut Butter Conspiracy, Great Filling Station Hold Up, Cuban Crime of Passion, are ALL unbelieveable songs, but even better story songs! Am I the only one that sees this in JBs music??
PHINS UP!!

[tdparrothead]

I agree. I think that Jimmy can tell one hell of a story in his music. I still find that there are some people out there who only know him as the Margaritaville guy and that is most likely why he's not included. He's been typecast as a drunken sailor songwriter when he really has some amazing songs such as Floridays, The Wino and I Know, Changing Channels, and so many others. I was glad to see that he played If the Phone Doesn't Ring It's Me during the LTC Tour.

[phenwayparrothead]

And he also tells that great story thats been passed to him by the island people, the story of the jolly mon gets me every time.