Time in a Bottle: Jim Croce's Greatest Love Songs
Jim Croce · 1976
32 min · 12 tracks · blues · folk rock · traditional folk music
A tender collection of heartfelt ballads woven with folk and soft rock sensibilities.
Why this album works
This compilation reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Croce's enduring popularity even posthumously. It has been praised for its emotional depth and lyrical storytelling, making it a staple for fans of classic love songs.
- Best for
- steady melodic flow throughout heartfelt ballads for reflection intimate moments of vulnerability
- Context
- Released in 1976, this compilation came shortly after Jim Croce's tragic death in September 1973, solidifying his legacy as a poignant songwriter. The album features beloved tracks from his brief but impactful career, which included hits that defined the early '70s folk-rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Raul Seixas· Paul Simon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Time in a Bottle Standout 2:28
- 2 Operator Standout 3:49
- 3 Salon and Saloon 2:35
- 4 Alabama Rain 2:15
- 5 Dreamin’ Again 2:42
- 6 It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way 2:35
- 7 I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song Standout 2:34
- 8 Lover’s Cross 3:05
- 9 Thursday 2:28
- 10 These Dreams 3:14
- 11 A Long Time Ago 2:22
- 12 Photographs and Memories 2:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.