Jim Croce - Working at the Car Wash Blues.

Jim Croce from his performance on The Old Grey Whistle Test on Friday, 27th July 1973, with Maury Muehleisen. The shirt was a gift from Randy Newman, as Croce didn't have one. Their fee was £100.

He did 4 songs:
1. Bad, Bad Lee Roy Brown
2. Lovers Cross
3. Roller Derby Queen
4. Workin' at the Car Wash Blues

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[v.e.]

I had the opportunity to meet Jim Croce, while driving w/ my family from L/A. to San Francisco on the I-5. He was broken down w/ the hood to his car up and my oldest sister begged my dad to stop and help - 'cause he looked cute, according to her. My dad relented and pulled over just past his car. When the guy (Jim) came from around the front of the car I recognized his face from an album cover and blurted out, "That's Jim Croce!" It took just a moment for my sisters to realize I wasn't pulling their legs, when both of them came flying out of the car, asking him for an autograph, etc., but I just wanted to sing w/ this man, as I was always a big fan of singer/song writers. Unfortunately, my dad called me to get under the car to retrieve a tool, so that never happened, but I did help my dad make a gasket for the carburetor and we got his old car running better than ever. He thanked us profusely and even shook my hand, but all I could focus on was my missed opportunity to sing w/ Jim Croce, and I cried for the next several miles. lol I became a mechanic because of that experience, wanting to help as many stranded folk as possible. I've probably helped a couple hundred folk out along the I-5 corridor, since. RIP Jim. Wish I could have sung w/ you.

[Lrussell]

I’m 17, I work at a car wash for minimum wage, and you had better believe I listen to this song every shift

[TheRealMusicObserver]

Maury playing those beautiful little leads and some great backing vocals. Both of these men deserve to be in the hall of fame.

[LindaLove-lvlx]

Because of Jim Croce I bought my first guitar and learned how to play it...later when I had my son I taught him some chords and he now makes his living with music.

[schaff]

I had a dream of taking a guitar lesson from Maury. It was a great dream!

[joeypadovano]

For the Croce fan, this is a treasure. There was no one like him, he had a style all his own.

[samwiskee]

Jim Croce and Maury could entertain you better with two guitars than most entertainers with big money promoters do in today's world. thank god for putting Jim in our lives may his memory and music live on.

[ronaldhagen]

A REAL MUSIC LEGEND.ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC.

[gregskaraokeonthemanor]

These two were incredible. Maury not only played fab lead bits behind Jim - his harmony vocals were stellar.

[goldeneddie]

He was just too good for this damn planet.
God knew that and wanted him back.
I hope I make it to Heaven just to shake Jim's hand and thank him for showing me the real meaning of the words music, charisma, modesty and talent. God bless you both Mr Croce and the quiet genius Maury Muehleisen. Without you two, the music business is a jigsaw puzzle with more than just a couple of pieces gone.

[honrevillarruz]

This Man should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

[powpowpro]

It's amazing how good Jim Croce can make an Ovation sound.

[MasterD]

His side kick was amazing guitarist … and harmony’s!! well they both were Awesome !! Love it

[ssurfcity]

We were kids, his stuff was all over the radio. Back when radio meant something.

[gbarth]

Never have 2 men sounded as full as these 2. Absolute brilliance and chemistry between Jim and Maury.

[tomclayton]

It makes me sad to think of all the fine music we missed out on because of Jim's death. Great singer-songwriters are a rare treat, and man, Jim was one of the greats.

[lakecityboy]

I had the pleasure of seeing him in concert at a small college about a year before he died. He was a great entertainer...telling stories and singing his fantastic songs. One of my favorite concert memories!

[ScottTandy-uirz]

Just two months before they both died in that tragic accident. RIP Jim, Maury and the others on board

[pleiadian]

Man Jim Croce is the original. Maury is mind blowing too. God they are so magical together!

[Vophsigem]

He was a masterful storyteller, line writer and tune creator. In 50 years, I've never heard anyone like him. His talent was SO amazing.