Photographs & Memories - Jim Croce Cover

AlanR: I love this song and also all those artists you mention Ron, and your cover here is truly outstanding, you have captured all the emotion of the song and sung this perfectly, I really loved my listen buddy. :-)

Jul 15th 2026, 1:04 am Report

AlanR: I also use a Shure SM58 sometimes, if yours was a chinese knockoff it still sounded pretty damn good :-)

Jul 15th 2026, 1:07 am Report

Scarlett: @balladdude Nice voice and beautiful song Ron * Superb * cover Enjoyed my listen.

Jul 15th 2026, 2:43 am Report

Don DelRay: @balladdude Hi Ron, Great Jim Croce song and sing my friend!

Jul 15th 2026, 4:40 am Report

Ron Ballad: @alanr Hi Alan, thanks so much for your generous compliments. It’s a beautiful song and, although it’s short, the phrasing is deceptively challenging. I’m not 100% happy with my effort, but I tried to let the emotion tell the story and hope it helped disguise a few imperfections along the way.!

Jul 15th 2026, 4:51 am Report

Ron Ballad: @alanr Hi again Allan. The Shure SM58 is an excellent microphone for live stage performances and is widely used by professionals. For a microphone that costs only a fraction of a good studio condenser, it’s hard to beat. The problem is that the market is flooded with Chinese knock offs. Mine was actually passed on to me by a seasoned professional musician, who had no idea it was a counterfeit until I discovered it myself!

Jul 15th 2026, 4:57 am Report

Ron Ballad: @love Good morning, Linda. It’s lovely to hear from you, and I’m so pleased you enjoyed my humble cover of this beautiful song. Thank you for taking the time to listen and for your kind words.

Jul 15th 2026, 5:01 am Report

Ron Ballad: @dondelray G’day mate, I appreciate your visit and encouragement. Thanks

Jul 15th 2026, 5:02 am Report

Jay Dotson: @balladdude This is really great performance Ron enjoyed my listen today

Jul 15th 2026, 8:43 am Report

Ron Ballad: @jay455 Good morning Jay, I appreciate you spending a few minutes here to listen and encourage me. Cheers mate

Jul 15th 2026, 10:52 am Report

Joyce Dorrance: @balladdude Short but sweet and professionally sung..

Jul 15th 2026, 11:16 am Report

Cash: @balladdude ,,beautifully sang Ron, sure did love my listen, ya sang it awesome , great going

Jul 15th 2026, 12:47 pm Report

Jerry: @balladdude I woke up this morning, rolled over and turned on your song! This is fabulous because you've sung his song so lovely truly a pro presentation!! I believed the lyrics, because you did too. Outstanding!

Jul 15th 2026, 4:13 pm Report

Ron Ballad: @joyced Thank you, Joyce. I’m humbled by your encouragement and truly appreciate your kind words. Good on you!

Jul 15th 2026, 4:14 pm Report

Ron Ballad: @cash Hi Rick, always a pleasure when a fellow seafaring brother gives me a thumbs up! Fair winds skipper!

Jul 15th 2026, 4:17 pm Report

Ron Ballad: @jerry Thanks so much, Jerry! What a wonderful way to start the day. I’m just relieved you didn’t roll over and switch me off - Lol! Your generous words mean a great deal. Jim Croce’s songs have a way of telling a story, so I simply tried to let the lyrics speak for themselves. I’m truly grateful you enjoyed it.

Jul 15th 2026, 4:32 pm Report

KarenJara: @balladdude Hi Ron! Love JC too..such a pretty song that is new to me..you sang this beautifully..such a great pleasure to listen to you! :)

Jul 16th 2026, 8:17 pm Report

Bev: @balladdude Love this song. Awesome singing here Ron. Loved my listen this afternoon. ❤♫

Jul 17th 2026, 10:27 am Report

Ron Ballad: @karenjara Thanks so much, Karen. That really means a lot to me. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Jim Croce was such a gifted songwriter, and I’m pleased this beautiful song resonated with you too. Your kind words and encouragement are truly appreciated.

Jul 18th 2026, 5:44 pm Report

Ron Ballad: @bevb Bev, always such a pleasure to hear from you. The first person to ever comment on one of my songs was you, so you are special on my list of Karaoke friends. Trust you are keeping well. Hugs

Jul 18th 2026, 5:46 pm Report