"Life and Times" is the fourth album by American singer-songwriter Jim Croce. Released posthumously in 1973, the album exhibits the essence of Croce's storytelling songwriting, which covers a range of topics from romance to personal experiences.
The album features the No. 1 Billboard song “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown,” which increased Croce's visibility nationally. Overall, the album was well received by both critics and audiences, becoming a significant part of Croce's discography.
At the time of recording "Life and Times," Jim Croce had already sculpted a successful music career, with previously released popular songs like "Time in a Bottle" and "Operator." However, his life was cut short in a tragic aircraft crash on September 20, 1973.
"Life and Times" presents itself as a fascinating insight into Jim Croce's talent as a storyteller, with his music painting vivid stories about life, love, and times –stories which continue to resonate with listeners even decades after.
