“BAD, BAD LEROY BROWN” by JIM CROCE
Today’s track is a classic folk-rock song that was recorded by American singer, Jim Croce. The lyrics within tell the story of a brash and aggressive man who meets an unfortunate fate when he encounters an even tougher man in a bar.
In 1973, it was Grammy nominated for two awards, including “Best Pop Male Vocalist” and “Record of the Year”.
On this very day, July 24th 1973, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. From the album, “Life & Times”, here’s the late JIM CROCE, with “BAD, BAD LEROY BROWN”…