Jim Croce – New York’s Not My Home
Jim Croce – New York’s Not My Home (1972)
Directed by: Terry Cashman Tommy West
New York’s Not My Home is a reflective folk ballad by Jim Croce, released in April 1972 as the third track on his debut album *You Don’t Mess Around with Jim*. The song captures Croce’s disillusionment with New York City, expressing feelings of isolation and longing for a place that feels like home. Inspired by his brief and challenging time living in New York with his wife Ingrid, the lyrics convey a desire to escape the city’s impersonal atmosphere. While there is no official music video, a live performance from 1973 is featured on the posthumous DVD *Have You Heard: Jim Croce Live*, showcasing Croce’s heartfelt delivery alongside guitarist Maury Muehleisen.
