The very promising career of Jim Croce was cut short by a tragic plane crash September 20, 1973. After a decade of playing every type of gig imaginable and holding down an assortment of jobs, Jim’s career broke through nationally in 1972 with the release of two albums that year: You Don’t Mess Around With Jim and Life and Times. Our song today hit #1 in 1973 and has been a staple at radio, along with several other Jim Croce classics ever since.

Great performance from The Spinners of their classic Stevie Wonder penned tune “It’s A Shame” on the groundbreaking Public Television Show: Soul! that was broadcast on WNET New York. The classroom is out here for all to view on demand 24/7, 365, there shouldn’t be anymore excuses.