Father and son: A.J. Croce performs Jim Croce's music

Jim Croce needs to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

I just started crying when I heard that after his Father died and his Mother saw another man later on that man beat him severely and he lost his eye sight. Also, hearing that out of respect for his Dad he could not touch his music until many many years. A.J. also lost his wife. He has suffered terribly in this life but his attitude and outlook on life is still positive and hopeful. He is a graceful man and I wish him only the best. He is not just a worthy legacy but the great legacy of the great late Jim Croce. His Father would be proud of him.

It is difficult to overstate how popular Jim Croce was when I was in high school. You couldn't turn on the radio without hearing one of his beautiful songs

Thank you, AJ, for keeping your father's legacy alive.

I had no idea of A.J.'s story. Beautiful, tragic, triumphant. What a talented and inspirational man.

How is it even possible Jim Croce isn't in the rock and roll HOF

Jim Croce...one of the best singer song writers of the 70's

Jim's music still moves me. I'm so happy AJ has embraced his Dad's music. So many great songs!

Croce played at my elementary school in early 70’s right before the crash. He had just become famous and most would’ve canceled those low paying school concerts but not Jim Croce he was a man of his word. For years I never knew how our school got a famous star to play for us and then I heard the story of how he kept his word to all the small schools he had booked even after he several 1 hits. I was in 2 or 3rd grade. Thank you Jim.

I loved Jim Croce. I’m glad his son finally feels he can sing his father’s music. Time in a Bottle was the theme of my wedding. I love seeing AJ singing his father’s music. I’m so sorry for what he went through as a boy. Heartbreaking!

people were SOBBING unontrollably when Jim Croce died. They were devastated. It's really cool to see this story and the astonishing journey he's had and now the fact that he's providing this new album. BRAVO!

I’m 70 years old. My teen years were filled with Jim’s music. I still listen to his albums on vinyl! This was a great story that bright back great memories. Lost him way too soon.

Very sad touching story, Jim was a legend of his times. Well wishes son

His songs were woven into my childhood, and they've remained special pieces of music ever since. I'll always stop a radio dial if it lands on Croce; his writing, arrangements and voice are still extraordinary!

I was laying in a hospital bed after a near fatal head-on collision (July 3, 1973) when I heard the news of his death. I was devastated! Jim's music spoke to my soul more than any musician's had before. His music will live in me and still be here long after I am gone.

As a huge fan of Jim Croce, I am so happy to have stumbled onto this story. It’s great that his son has found enough peace to embrace his dad’s music.

Wow! Hearing him sing "Time in a bottle" was haunting. Great singer and his Dad was a legend gone too soon.

Jim Croce’s voice and writing was so great that it still resonates today. He died far too soon and we still miss him.

AJ, your father was one of my biggest influences in playing the guitar and my learning how to learn finger picking. I remember saving up and I have all three music books for his three albums. I think it's time someone brings Jim Croce back in the public's eyes and who better than his son. You are a great talent and I'm sure your father is looking down and smiling! Peace, Love, Courage from David in Detroit.

I feel a real connection to Jim and his music. My dad loved his songs and died just 6 months after Jim did. I was 9 and it left a giant hole in my life, but listening to 'Bad Bad Leroy Brown' and 'Time In a Bottle' brings my daddy back to me for just a little while