Geoff's version of this. Jim Croce wrote this back in 1972, just a before he died in a plane crash. Lord the man could write.

I am a bass singer myself and I’m not joking there was a split second where you actually hit that subharmonic Jen! Wow

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Ай бұрын

Woooo!🙌🏼

Geoff thought the original, despite being about a deadly fight in a 42nd Street pool hall in NYC, was very bright and bouncy, so he "darkened" it down a little. He really enjoyed the scatting in the middle of the song, so he moved it to the end to close things out. This was filmed by Geoff and Kathy with at "a random studio in Orlando" as the PattyCake Production's studio was busy. This video was fueled by peanut butter and jam sandwiches. Their golden retriever's name is Thomas the Moose aka Tommy. He's a rescue they were fostering and decided to give him a forever home. He is absolutely devoted to Geoff and follows him everywhere, including into the recording studio.

Came for the analysis, stayed for the ARMS. Lawd.

@Gael4ce

29 күн бұрын

I don’t know if you know this or not, but his wife has actually started cutting the sleeves off his costumes for us. She’s so good to us, lol

@ashbii7632

29 күн бұрын

@@Gael4ce Kathy out here doing the Lawds work.

@Gael4ce

29 күн бұрын

@@ashbii7632 Yes. Yes she is. The woman is an absolute saint!

@coletedeux

28 күн бұрын

@@Gael4ce And she gets to see them up close and personal. Lucky lady. So glad she shares.

Thank you for mentioning the “McCoy” run, at least in text! It’s so CLEAN and no one is talking about it! Geoff’s riffs are just getting better and better over the years 😌

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Ай бұрын

Yes! Heard it and definitely had to mention/write it because WOAH!

@aaronmessick9143

29 күн бұрын

There's also a half-step slide down on the word "come" from the line, "big and dumb as a man can come" that no one seems to notice as well

yay!! looking forward to this one, Jen's reactions are always awesome! got my like in already, because ofc I'll enjoy watching it! ❤❤

As I have always been a huge Jim Croce fan I approve this awesome reimagining of this classic story song.

Whoa! I watch every Geoff / Voiceplay / Home Free reaction, so I have seen the legend of #BassJen evolve in real time...and that was definitely the bassiest yet!

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Ай бұрын

🤘🏼🤘🏼 slowly but surely hahah!

All of Geonn's favorites, HMMM's Stomps & Claps tank tops (black) Hand movements ......

I have heard the original of this song and Geoff adds his own twist to it that makes it totally his. His low notes still vibrate my bones. Another great reaction and analysis again Jen

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

A geoff castellucci cover analysis on my birthday? Awww jen you shouldnt have 😊

@ronsbrat525

Ай бұрын

My birthday too. Happy birthday 🎂

Definitely check out the version by Jim Croce, too. Great song.

I love watching you enjoy Geoff's latest masterpiece. It is evident that Geoff is working to make the clones' movement to be individual and not in unison.

Since she's listening to a song by Jim Croce, I think she needs to check out "Operator". It might make her cry.

@parkerbrown-nesbit1747

Ай бұрын

I've heard Operator at least a thousand times (I'm old), and I cry every time.

@johnkidwell3932

29 күн бұрын

My favorite is Time In A Bottle

@JeffOfTheMountains

29 күн бұрын

@johnkidwell3932 Also a great song.

@coletedeux

28 күн бұрын

Remember when all three of these were released by Croce, recommend all of them to anyone who missed them to begin with.

@JeffOfTheMountains

28 күн бұрын

@coletedeux "Operator", "Time In A Bottle", and "You Don't Mess Around With Jim" are the only three I've heard in their entirety. "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" and "I Got A Name" are on my radar.

I love (and came here for) the expert vocal analysis. Geoff's vocals are fantastic and I learned a bunch. However, Jim Croce was a superb song writer and master storyteller. As a result, I found myself repeatedly saying "Pay attention to the story Jen." Hope you got the full story with your second listen.

Jim Croce left us way too soon with a solid catalog of original songs. So glad Geoff brought one of Croce's best to the attention of a new generation of would be fans. Thank you, Jenn for reacting to this memory of my teen years.

As always, a pleasure to take part of your R&A.

Geoff Castellucci !! 😍👍

This will be a great birthday present. Can't wait. Thank you Jen for doing this today ☺️

Another great reaction and analysis, Jenn. I always love your reactions, not just for the analysis, but because you make me smile and laugh as well. A nice way to start my day.

Looking forward to this one. You always give a great analysis and I know I will enjoy listening to you attempt all Geoffs low notes too 😁. Lets go Hermione..... I mean Jen 😉.

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Ай бұрын

Ah thank you!

Thanks Jen!

I’d pay to listen to Geoff read the phone book

@patriciamerry7888

Ай бұрын

I'd pay to WATCH him read the phone book.

Hello Jen, I am looking forward to hearing your comments on Geoff Castellucci’s new video.Which is called I See Fire.

Geoff is good but Jim Croce who wrote this song and 100's of others was a master songwriter that died way too soon. You should experience his catalog.

@arthurplane9682

Ай бұрын

hear hear! Bad Bad Leroy Brown, Operator, Car Wash Blues, and if you are feeling totally goofy.... Roller Derby Queen (Round and Round) 😅

@kmwwrench

27 күн бұрын

​@@arthurplane9682 Absolutely. I'll Have to Say I Love You In a Song. Time in a Bottle. A genius songwriter gone far too soon.

This was a song my dad loved. He had a Jim Croce record with "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" and "Time in a Bottle," which was one of my mother's favorite songs. It was one of the few times they agreed on music, haha! Great reaction, Jen. I love your insight. Just so you know, I've been recommending your songs to friends. Hopefully bringing in some fans for you. You deserve it!

I love watching your R&As on Geoff and Voiceplay's videos. The content is educational, and your expressions are priceless. Thanks for always brightening my day and adding to my listening experience with your channel! ✌️❤️🎶

Hi Jennifer hope you are having an great and awesome day ❤

Jennifer! Well I have my headphones on and Geoff is singing so I guess let's get ready to rumble! 😁 You Don't Mess Around with Jim ... one from my day, 1972 from Jim Croce. Maybe we could sing it as You Don't Mess Around with Jen! 😂 Well Geoff didn't disappoint with this one, lots of rumbling. And you're out of practice! Still, great reaction and analysis as always Jen. Oh, others are suggesting other Jim Croce songs ... my vote would be Time In A Bottle as it was the theme for my high school senior prom, uh, a few years back. 😁

I've been waiting for one of my favorite a cappella groups to do some Jim Croce. Close enough. Love the stompin'.

Interesting to see how your low note attempts have gotten better over the years!

Excellent. Thanks for your R & A. Your low voice attempts are better all the time. 😂

Love ya, Jen! Once again your honest from the heart reactions ae priceless. And your analysis on the vocals is so educational. By far my favorite reactor. ❤

@JenniferGlatzhofer

29 күн бұрын

Oh thank you!

Great reaction and analysis, Jen!! As usual!

12:10! that's great! I love it.

Cool analysis and great work on reaching down for the growl(other octave..but...cool). Always entertaining to watch🎉😂😂😂🎉

Love your reactions and analysis! Thank you!

Thanks for the video, Jen...well done.

Geoff is one of my favorites

I love your eyes

Loved your reactanalysis as always!

Yay!

:) :0 😂 STOP IT JEN! You make it difficult for me to be a grumpy old curmudgeon! Grumpy old curmudgeons aren't supposed to laugh but your facial expressions ( and you are the undisputed queen ) and low note attempts always make me laugh! STOP IT!!! Just kidding. Don't stop! Blessings!

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Ай бұрын

Haha I won’t stop 😁

Great insights as always Jen, loving the bass practice 😀

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Ай бұрын

Haha thank you!

A Jim Croce song

❤

You need to check out Jim Croce. His songs -- I'll have to say I love you in a song, Time in a bottle, and Bad Bad Leroy Brown are classics

Need me some Sydnie Christmas on here. Her audition of Tomorrow and My Way, semi-finals performances!!!! BGT 2024!!!!!!!

Love this one Jenn! Enjoyed your sub attempts as well! Listen back! You’re getting close! It almost sounds like a Johnny Cash song, not sure who the writer was but similar to Johnny’ s story songs like Sue! Enjoyed the breakdown girl, maybe you can place some of those subs in a new release or two! 😂! Low bass Kenneth

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Ай бұрын

Haha imagine!! Gonna have to figure something out!!

@DennisKovacich

Ай бұрын

This song was originally by Jim Croce in 1972.

Excellent!

It's just such fun and those tight harmonies are a ear fest!

Because Jen --- commonsens-ical stuffs..... Ya don't tug on Superman's Cape! Ya don't spit into the wind! Ya don't pull the mask off the 'Ol Lone Ranger! And ya DON'T mess around with Jim (Slim).... Simply put, it's a choice --- it might just be yer last ........ So don't do it! : ) And might add --- Geoff's solo stuffs!!! : ) Be Safe

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I love this song, but in my opinion, it is the MOST mistitled song. Jim dies and Slim wins. People tend to forget that part. I wouldn't mess around with Slim. Nice Post.

@DennisKovacich

Ай бұрын

But changing the title would give away the twist ending!

@donnilloyd1355

Ай бұрын

@@DennisKovacich Yeah, but imagine hearing it thinking "they're messing up words", and then hearing Slim at the end. Everyone would say "Oh, that makes sense now". People would get it. But, I'm no Jim Croce now, am I. (Not a question. LOL)

@Hwyla-qp5lv

15 күн бұрын

I think a big reason I so enjoy this song is precisely because 'Slim' is underestimated by the crowd and Jim and that is probably what causes 'Jim's' downfall.

@Hwyla-qp5lv

15 күн бұрын

Speaking of that underestimation - thanks Jen for pointing out the use Geoff makes of brightness in voicing 'Slim'. I knew it was a higher range and it did sound different to me, but I didn't see why it was different. I feel that difference gives us a 'Slim' that feels a bit younger and possibly naive - hence the Chorus comes back with "Everybody says Jack..." where we see that underestimation begins. This was much less apparent in the original, as Croce sang the song in the same voice the whole way through. He was more of the storyteller as opposed to Geoff's portrayal of 'Slim' and the Crowd that witnessed the fight.