Facets [Extra tracks]

Jim Croce | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 23, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Extra tracks
• Label: Shout Factory
• ASIN: B0001LYGP8
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #112,626 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Steel Rail Blues

2. Coal Tattoo

3. Texas Rodeo

4. Charley Green, Play That Slide Trombone

5. The Ballad of Gunga Din

6. Hard-Hearted Hannah

7. Sun Come Up

8. The Blizzard

9. Running Maggie

10. Until It's Time for Me to Go

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Child of Midnight [*]

2. It's All Over, Mary Ann

3. Railroads and Riverboats

4. Hard Times Be Over

5. Railroad Song

6. Maybe Tomorrow

7. Pa (Song for a Grandfather)

Editorial Reviews

Facets was originally recorded and released in 1966, with only 500 copies ever made, using money received as a wedding present. Recorded when he was just 22 years old, Facets illustrates the singer/songwriter’s earliest influences and hints at the talent that would later make him one of the most popular artists of his era. The new version of the album includes all the original songs, as well as seven rare bonus tracks hand-selected by wife Ingrid and son A.J. Croce, as a two-disc set, Facets and Jim & Ingrid Too.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another Gem That Traces The Early Talents Of Jim Croce!, April 6, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Facets (Audio CD)

I have all of Jim Croce's work that's been available over the last 32 years in my collection! "Facets", unavailable since 1966, is another gem that traces the early talents of Jim Croce and it is an essential title in filling in a missing piece of Croce's musical history! As these early recordings become available it is now possible to listen to Croce's musical progression from the 60's to the early 70's chart topping artist he became before his all too early death in 1973. I give this recording 4 1/2 stars because of the 7 song bonus disc but the rating system doesn't account for fractions so that's why it shows as a 4 star rating. Thanks to the Croce family for yet another new release in about a 4 month period! I only wonder why they waited 30 years since Jim's death to issue "Americana: Home Recordings" and now "Facets", both of which were long overdue!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Masterpiece from Jim Croce, April 1, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Facets (Audio CD)

If you are a Jim Croce fan like I am the "Facets" album is an incredible find. This album is a rare collection of some of Jim earliest work. The album was originally released in 1966 when Croce was only 22 years old. There were originally only 500 copies of this album made. The album includes all the original tracks as well as seven rare bonus tracks which were chosen by Jim's son A.J. and wife Ingrid. I had never even heard some of these songs, but they all possess Jim's lyrical and melodic magic. The first disc includes tracks like "Steel Rail Blues", with a with smooth harmonica sounds and "Hard Hearted Hannah (the Vamp of Savannah)" with a bluesy guitar and 16 more amazing tracks. This two disk album is an incredible collection from who I believe is one of the greatest songwriters of our time. I hope you guys like it as much as I do.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD - shame no credit given to producer or musicians, July 19, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Facets (Audio CD)

We received this CD as a gift from a good friend of Jim Croce's, who also happened to master the original recording (which we also have). While the music is excellent, of course, and a "must" for all fans, it's a shame that our friend and the other musicians who played on the original recording (also friends of ours)were given no credit at all.