The Faces I've Been
Jim Croce · 1975
64 min · 24 tracks · blues · folk rock · traditional folk music
A tapestry of folk melodies and bluesy storytelling that captures the essence of Americana.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- nostalgic reflections on life
- short stories in song form
- varied tempos for engagement
- playful storytelling with warmth
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification
- prefer single tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in October 1975, 'The Faces I've Been' came just a year after Jim Croce's breakthrough album 'You Don't Mess Around with Jim', which catapulted him to fame. At this point in his career, Croce was solidifying his reputation as a master storyteller through music, following the commercial success of his previous works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harry Chapin· John Denver· Gordon Lightfoot
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 This Land Is Your Land 1:28
- 2 Greenback Dollar 1:28
- 3 Pig’s Song 0:55
- 4 Gunga Din 4:02
- 5 Sun Come Up 2:03
- 6 Big Fat Woman 1:56
- 7 Charlie Green Play That Slide Trombone 2:23
- 8 Railroads and Riverboats 3:09
- 9 Railroad Song 2:51
- 10 The Way We Used to Be 2:28
- 11 Maybe Tomorrow 2:28
- 12 Stone Walls 2:55
- 13 I Remember Mary 2:42
- 14 Country Girl 1:46
Disc 2
- 1 Which Way Are You Goin’ 2:16
- 2 King’s Song 2:00
- 3 Mississippi Lady 3:56
- 4 Chain Gang Medley 4:30
- 5 Old Man River 2:25
- 6 Carmella… South Philly 6:00
- 7 Cars and Dates, Chrome and Clubs 2:31
- 8 The Chinese 2:24
- 9 Trucks and Ups 2:10
- 10 The Army 3:34
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