After moving back to Pennsylvania with his wife Ingrid, Jim Croce met fellow singer-songwriter Maury Muehleisen, a professional affiliation that would have a profound effect on his career.

Croce joined Muehleisen’s gigs as a second guitarist and took some cues for his own songwriting by supporting his friend’s. Muehleisen ended up returning the favor and became a staple on Croce’s albums and a key part of his touring band. Every Jim Croce song I know well post-dates his partnership with Muehleisen.

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