You Don't Mess Around With Jim

Song Info:
"You Don't Mess Around With Jim" is a single by American singer-songwriter Jim Croce. It was released on April 28, 1972, as the lead single from his third studio album of the same name. The song became a commercial success, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and solidifying Croce's reputation as a skilled storyteller through his music.

Artist Bio:
Jim Croce was an American singer-songwriter born on January 10, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He rose to fame in the early 1970s with hits like "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" and "Time in a Bottle." Croce's music was known for its heartfelt lyrics and folk-rock sound, earning him a dedicated fan base. Tragically, his career was cut short when he died in a plane crash on September 20, 1973, at the age of 30. Despite his untimely death, Jim Croce's music continues to resonate with audiences around the world.