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Age w/m: j.croce

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 1:04:50 AM

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I've been up and down and 'round and 'round and back again. I've been so many places I can't remember where or when. And my only boss was the clock on the wall, and my only friend never really was a friend at all.

I've traded love for pennies, sold my soul for less. Lost my ideals in that long tunnel of time. I've turned inside out and around about and back and then found myself right back where I started again.

   Once I had myself a million, now I' ve only got a dime, the diff'rence don't seem quite as bad today. With a nickel or a million, I was searching all the time For something that I never lost or left behind.

~instrumental verse~

   Now I'm in my second circle and I'm headin' for the top I've learned a lot of things along the way. I'll be careful while I'm climbin' ' cause it hurts a lot to drop, and when your down nobody gives a damn anyway.

I've traded love for pennies, sold my soul for less. Lost my ideals in that long tunnel of time. I've turned inside out and around about and back and then found myself right back where I started again.

I've looked everywhere online for the first version of this song, with his wife singing harmony,off the album, "Another Day, Another Town", but I've not been successful to date. sad He had another version of it on his last album, ''I Got A Name''
This song hit me like a ton of bricks at 17 and still affects me today at 51. (Some of you may know that yesterday was my 51st. birthday party ) "What a long, strange trip it's been..." cheers

Downtime? What downtime?9/11 hero dies

Comments

Rippripp2002 Tuesday, August 25, 2009 7:13:16 PM

Happy Birthday... smile

H82typ Tuesday, August 25, 2009 7:45:15 PM

Thanks, LC! bigsmile

Dacotah Tuesday, August 25, 2009 8:38:18 PM

Happy Birthday Dennis
Here you go
http://www.jimcroce.com/bombs.shtml
bigsmile

KimberlySqueakeyCat Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:26:43 PM

this is one of my favorites by Jim Croce

I also like Time In A Bottle

H82typ Wednesday, August 26, 2009 7:00:13 AM

Yeah, Kim, both good tunes! I like all his music. rip

@ Carol: Yup, I know it. Being on a phone though... sad

Dacotah Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:02:17 PM

sad

leenalesswoodsend Thursday, August 27, 2009 4:12:59 AM

Happy Birthday Dennis! sing Happy Birthday to you!!

did you get a new phone for your birthday?

Bad WolfCois Thursday, August 27, 2009 11:47:54 AM

I've never heard this.. I'll need to check it out on my download site

H82typ Friday, August 28, 2009 8:18:41 AM

The later v. is a picking rythm, Cois. The earlier v. sounds very Country & Western-ish. I like the early one better, it's not as polished. smile

H82typ Friday, August 28, 2009 8:21:12 AM

Thank you so much, Leena! heart No, I've had this phone for a while. I just don't like it. irked

KarenNerak Saturday, August 29, 2009 12:33:56 AM

I might be able to find that version for you, Dennis. If I have any luck, I'll certainly let you know! coffee

MarikeMarike79 Saturday, August 29, 2009 10:38:38 AM

Nice lyrics up

H82typ Saturday, August 29, 2009 11:05:26 AM

happy thanks, ladies! bigsmile

KarenNerak Sunday, August 30, 2009 4:33:39 AM



H82typ Sunday, August 30, 2009 4:52:49 AM

*dips pigtails in inkwell*
flirt lol

KarenNerak Sunday, August 30, 2009 5:57:00 AM

lol

Mad Scientistqlue Monday, August 31, 2009 5:01:33 AM

Congratulations on reaching the third base. party. now ya just gotta make a dash for home! p.

KarenNerak Monday, August 31, 2009 6:40:44 AM

Hahaha! lol

Sarah angel292005 Tuesday, September 1, 2009 11:59:40 PM

Happy birthday Dennis. smile

H82typ Wednesday, September 2, 2009 12:10:16 AM

Thanks, Sarah! smile

leenalesswoodsend Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:50:31 PM

try this one, I think its misclassified (the album listing)

http://www.rhapsody.com/jim-croce/i-got-a-name--rhino/age/lyrics.html

leenalesswoodsend Thursday, September 10, 2009 10:25:35 PM

btw, you only get 24 free listens at that website

H82typ Thursday, September 10, 2009 11:24:36 PM

Thank you, so much Leena! bigsmile heart

leenalesswoodsend Friday, September 11, 2009 4:05:34 AM

up anything for the birthday boy!!

L2D2 Tuesday, October 20, 2009 10:27:46 PM

Sorry I missed your birthday Dennis, but belated Happy Birthday. 51 is GOOD! Enjoy it. Wish I could. p I have a Jim Croce LP but not sure which one it is. I'll look.

leenalesswoodsend Wednesday, October 21, 2009 12:58:28 AM

hey did the link work? were you able to download or hear the song? sing

L2D2 Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:07:13 AM

Well, Dennis, guess what? I discovered I have two Jim Croce LPs, and one of them is I Got a Name
I have only listened to it once, so didn't remember any song but Time in a Bottle

L2D2 Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:14:03 AM

Forgot to add: Age is on I Got a Name. This record is dated 1973 and is in pristine condition. I am a slight record buff.

H82typ Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:25:53 AM

@ Leena: Nope. Rhapsody doesn't work with Mini. sad
I've got it bookmarked, though. bigsmile
@ Linda: Yep, I'm familiar with the album. There's an earlier version, with his wife singing backup, off the album " Another Day, Another Town". I had that on vinyl - Pickwick 33 re-released it. I think I payed $3 for it, at the time.
I'll bet the other one you have is " You Don't Mess Around With Jim", isn't it?

leenalesswoodsend Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:34:07 PM

awww! how stinky! =(

L2D2 Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4:50:47 PM

Absolutely. How did you know? I pick these LPs up at pawn shops, flea markets, ebay and there is a little shop called "Timeless Books" that sells old books and 45's and LPs, most of which are in pristine condition. Not sure where I got my Jim Croce. I will look and see next time I go in that shop and see if they might have that LP. If they do, I'll send it to you maybe for Christmas present. bigsmile

H82typ Wednesday, October 21, 2009 6:55:15 PM

Well, he only had 3. Four if you include the one with his wife on it. lol "Life and Times" wasn't as popular. I don't believe his last album would have been as popular if he hadn't died, and the title song was used in the film 'The Last American Hero'.

@ Leena: Yeah. Another reason why I've got to get a pc. sad Or at least a windows mobile phone. wink

L2D2 Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:31:56 PM

Ah, well, do you have a CD player?

H82typ Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:42:43 PM

Why, yes. Yes I do! bigsmile

L2D2 Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:00:42 AM

Well, thank God you have at least one piece of technology not a phone! bigsmile

leenalesswoodsend Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:40:16 AM

lol

Call it User Inexperience maybe (probably) but so far it is not all it is cracked up to be! The battery is running out in just two or three hours too! AND! When I phoned Verizon about it not detecting internet, even they did not know why. I can stay connected <some/> of the time. Many programs seem to be conflicting, or not compatible but they are pre-loaded. I am very confused by it so far! confused

And I read the cd-manual too! All of it. Hmmm worried

L2D2 Thursday, October 22, 2009 2:25:06 AM

Dennis, been looking for duet Croce's. Several LPs available of Another Day Another Town. Only one CD available that has both Age and Another Day, Another Town included by the two of them called Bombs over Puerto Rico. On ebay. Original only on 8 track or LP.

H82typ Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:11:47 AM

sherlock

L2D2 Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:04:35 PM

CD available for a little over $20.

L2D2 Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:07:38 PM

Oh, Ingrid has an official Jim Croce site. She owns and operates a Jazz Restaurant and sells Jim Croce (and her own) music online. Go here They have one son, A.J., who is also a singer and his music is sold there also. Just thought you might be interested.

H82typ Friday, October 23, 2009 12:29:42 AM

Yep, know that. Thanks Linda. bigsmile

$20 for another day, another town on cd?

L2D2 Friday, October 23, 2009 12:35:48 AM

First time I ever did any research on Jim Croce. I usually pay no attention to the artist whatsoever. I know their names (sometimes) and I enjoy their music but not caring much about their personal lives----or public for that matter. I am pretty much like that about people I know, too. Not much of a one to ask personal questions.

Tyler Parke YoungCaptivevet Friday, November 20, 2009 12:01:58 AM

Belated Birthday Greetings Dude!

H82typ Friday, November 20, 2009 2:37:35 PM

Thanks, Tyler! bigsmile how are you feeling?

Tyler Parke YoungCaptivevet Friday, November 20, 2009 5:10:42 PM

Damn if I didn't wake up with a head cold this AM. coffee

H82typ Friday, November 20, 2009 11:57:02 PM

Ahh, that sucks. awww coffee

Tyler Parke YoungCaptivevet Saturday, November 21, 2009 12:20:14 AM

I took drugs. They helped. knockout

L2D2 Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:41:09 AM

Hi Dennis. Just stopped by to say hello. Life sucks right now. Have a good day.

Tyler Parke YoungCaptivevet Saturday, November 21, 2009 2:26:07 AM

coffee

H82typ Saturday, November 21, 2009 4:40:25 PM

coffee
Drugs- way better than reality!

@ Linda: I'm sorry. sad Can I help? *hug*

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