Tell me a bio of Jim Croce.
Jim Croce was an American singer-songwriter and recording artist who gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was born on January 10, 1943, in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and grew up in the nearby town of Wilmington, Delaware.

Croce began his musical career in the late 1950s, playing in local bands and performing at coffeehouses. He served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1966, where he played in a service band. After his discharge, he continued to perform and write songs, eventually moving to New York City to pursue a career in music.

Croce's first major success came in 1966 when he wrote the hit single "You Don't Tempt Me" for the Crystals. He continued to write songs for other artists, including the Climax Blues Band and the Fifth Dimension. In 1969, he released his debut album, "Facets," which included the hit single "Operator (That's Not the Way It Feels)."

Croce's breakthrough album came in 1972 with "You Don't Mess Around with Jim," which included the hits "I Got a Name," "Workin' at the Car Wash Blues," and the title track. The album reached number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified gold.

Tragically, Croce's career was cut short when he was killed in a plane crash on September 20, 1973, at the age of 30. He was on his way to a concert in Louisiana when the plane went down in Natchitoches Parish.

Despite his untimely death, Croce's music continued to be popular, and he has been remembered as one of the most promising singer-songwriters of his generation. He has been posthumously inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His music continues to be played on radio and in films and television shows.
Jim Croce was an American singer-songwriter and recording artist who gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was born on January 10, 1943, in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and grew up in the nearby town of Wilmington, Delaware.

Croce began his musical career in the late 1950s, playing in local bands and performing at coffeehouses. He served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1966, where he entertained troops as a singer and guitarist. After his discharge, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in music.

Croce's first major success came in 1966 when he wrote and recorded the song "Opera No. 1," which was later covered by the Fifth Dimension and reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He continued to write and perform, releasing several albums and singles throughout the late 1960s and early 1970
Jim Croce was an American singer-songwriter.
Jim Croce was an American singer-songwriter and recording artist who gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s
Jim Croce was a recording artist.
Jim Croce was an American singer-songwriter and recording artist who gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s
Jim Croce gained popularity in the late 1960s.
Jim Croce was an American singer-songwriter and recording artist who gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s
Jim Croce gained popularity in the early 1970s.
Jim Croce was an American singer-songwriter and recording artist who gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s
He was born on January 10, 1943.
 He was born on January 10, 1943, in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and grew up in the nearby town of Wilmington, Delaware
He grew up in the nearby town of Wilmington, Delaware.
 He was born on January 10, 1943, in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and grew up in the nearby town of Wilmington, Delaware
Croce began his musical career in the late 1950s.
Croce began his musical career in the late 1950s, playing in local bands and performing at coffeehouses
Croce played in local bands.
Croce began his musical career in the late 1950s, playing in local bands and performing at coffeehouses
Croce performed at coffeehouses.
Croce began his musical career in the late 1950s, playing in local bands and performing at coffeehouses
He served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1966.
 He served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1966, where he entertained troops as a singer and guitarist
He entertained troops as a singer.
 He served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1966, where he entertained troops as a singer and guitarist
He entertained troops as a guitarist.
 He served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1966, where he entertained troops as a singer and guitarist
He was discharged.
 After his discharge, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in music
He moved to New York City.
 After his discharge, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in music
He moved to New York City to pursue a career in music.
 After his discharge, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in music
Croce's first major success came in 1966.
Croce's first major success came in 1966 when he wrote and recorded the song "Opera No
The song "1" was later covered by the Fifth Dimension.
 1," which was later covered by the Fifth Dimension and reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
The cover by the Fifth Dimension reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
 1," which was later covered by the Fifth Dimension and reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart