In 1973, Croce performed "Operator (That's Not the Way It Feels)" on the series The Midnight Special. Live versions of the song have also been released on the albums Jim Croce Live: The …

Jim Croce “Operator” (That’s Not the Way It Feels), from the album “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim”.

“Operator” was Jim Croce’s second single. It peaked at #17 on the US pop chart. The song is about getting over lost love, and dealing with the blow of a breakup.

Feb 24, 2024 · “Operator (That’s Not the Way It Feels)” represents Croce at his very best. What is the song about? And what in Croce’s life inspired it? Let’s go back to a time when pay phones …

Jim Croce "Operator (That's Not The Way It Feels)": Operator, well could you help me place this call See, the number on the match book is old and faded...

"Operator (That's Not the Way It Feels)" is a 1972 song written by Jim Croce. Croce's record was released on August 23, 1972. It was the second single released from Croce's album You Don't …

"Operator" was the second single from Jim Croce's breakthrough album, You Don't Mess Around with Jim. Croce was broke and working construction when he wrote the songs that would …

Jim Croce “Operator” (That’s Not the Way It Feels), from the album “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim”.

Aug 15, 2025 · Jim Croce's 10 Best Songs! Celebrate the Late, Great Folk Singer-Songwriter From ‘Bad, Bad Leroy Brown’ to ‘Time in a Bottle,’ Jim Croce’s songs remain timeless classics.

Jan 7, 2024 · Today’s classic song of the day is “Operator (That’s Not the Way It Feels)” by Jim Croce. I bet you didn’t know the whole title, including the parentheses, did you? In any case, …