I Got a Name
Jim Croce · 1973
30 min · 11 tracks · blues · folk rock · traditional folk music
A heartfelt blend of folk rock and soft melodies that encapsulates storytelling with emotional depth.
Why this album works
'I Got a Name' reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying Croce’s status as a leading figure in the early '70s folk-rock scene. The title track became one of his most enduring songs and has been used in various media, further cementing its cultural significance even decades later.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo storytelling warmth heartfelt reflections on everyday life easygoing background for relaxation
- Context
- Released on December 1, 1973, 'I Got a Name' was Jim Croce's fifth studio album and came just months before his untimely death in a plane crash. At this point in his career, Croce had already achieved significant commercial success with hits like 'Bad, Bad Leroy Brown', making this album a poignant reflection of his artistry during a peak period.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Raul Seixas· Paul Simon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Got a Name Standout 3:09
- 2 Lover’s Cross 3:02
- 3 Five Short Minutes 3:32
- 4 Age 3:44
- 5 Workin’ at the Car Wash Blues Standout 2:29
- 6 I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song 2:28
- 7 Salon and Saloon 2:30
- 8 Thursday 2:20
- 9 Top Hat Bar and Grille 2:48
- 10 Recently 2:31
- 11 The Hard Way Every Time 2:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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