"Mr. Jones" Backlash Made Adam Duritz Self Conscious

[@allthebass]

I’m not a huge Counting Crows fans but this dude wrote the lyrics “Step out the front door like a ghost into the fog where no one notices the contrast of white on white. And in between the moon and you the angels get a better view of the crumbling difference between wrong and right.”. Beautiful. August is a brilliant album.

[@joshbox52]

Round here

[@mingus4932]

Bars.

[@jcb9342]

The acoustic version of that song 🥺❤️🥺❤️🥺❤️

[@7treeparanormalsociety941]

He is a great lyricist. I wonder if he ghost writes for studios.

[@cerisewilson4088]

Some of the best lines written!

[@brianboyle5934]

I saw the Crows in a small club soon after August first broke. Adam was in the audience watching the warm up act. Nobody recognized him. I did, so I just said how much I loved the album. He was real shy saying he appreciated the compliment. After the show we saw the band outside. I told them it was my wife's birthday, and they surrounded her and sang Happy Bday to her. Six months or so later the Crows are on the cover of Rolling Stone Mag! A helluva band and a great bunch of guys! ✌🏻

[@davidcahan]

Didn't he work at The Viper room? I feel like he did

[@maryhanson8201]

Wow wish I had seen them in san fran.

[@johnx4181]

He did the same thing in Tallahassee

[@Wolves1967]

I remember standing in a bar in 1994, last year of college, Mr. Jones blasting from the speakers and I remember just thinking, life doesn't get any better. That song just travels right through you!

[@lukealadeen7836]

Sounds like a great moment. A great song

[@steelearmstrong9616]

That’s awesome. Great times

[@moogs05]

Then we blinked and we’re in our 50’s now .

[@PtotheMtotheK]

And you were right. I miss my younger days tremendously.

[@corylampe5171]

Have kids brotha it gets way better

[@TheCorrectAnswer56]

This man wrote what I consider one of the greatest albums ever “August and Everything After.” He’s a pure poet and amazing songwriter.

[@mattvanemden7573]

Agreed. One of the best albums ever made.

[@jimsonjohnson3761]

That's absolutely positively wrong even if it's an opinion

[@FLYNNER.]

Love 💕 Love 💕 Love 💕 THIS

[@vickielawson3114]

Then why did he end the title on a preposition (a grammatical no-no)?

[@Noticerofthings]

Maria came from Nashville with a suitcase in her hand and said she like to meet a boy who looks like elvis

[@TheRissaRN]

For the record, Mr.Jones is one of those songs that I don’t get sick of. “Believe in me. Help me believe in anything cause I want to be someone who believes” -classic, unforgettable lyrics

[@stephengrahn9361]

I agree I am not a big fan of their's but Mr Jones,Long Dec,and Hangin' Around are great and I still listen to them after all these yrs.

[@AtomMoon]

We will record that and put it in your biography in the “meaningless tattoos” chapter

[@kylegrossi8175]

Dude has all kinds of really great lyrics. In some way i feel that August and everything after is still a underrated album even though it sold millions.

[@hhhh-sg8mq]

I feel the same way exact! That is very rare for any music to last like that and not be played out.

[@theonlyguiltymaninshawshan7909]

“I wanna be Bob Dylan...”

[@reginaldinoenchillada3513]

"I wish I could be that free again." I like this guy, what an honest person.

[@bradleylovej]

I come back and watch this video sometimes just to hear him say that.

[@hybridh9702]

wooo freedom!! so dumb

[@SillyGoose2024]

He clearly dyes his hair

[@facerip2222]

@@SillyGoose2024 I love how everyone in these comments is feeling deep, philosophical, human, and here you come, wading into the shallow end of the pool. I can see you're a real deep thinker. A real poet's heart on you, huh.

[@wat5513]

Yeah, there's something candid and vulnerable in what he says. It gets tiring to hear p.r. non-answers and generic sound bytes. It is so human.

[@jacksmith5045]

My mom died last year middle of COVID of cancer and every time I hear “Long December” I always think of her. The lyrics “ I can’t remember the last thing that you said as you were leaving, and the days go by so fast” always makes me cry

[@Alanaran9]

Really sad to hear about your loss bro. wish the best for you

[@shelbyprice7790]

Sorry about your loss. We do have hope in death and that is in Jesus christ.

[@Alanaran9]

@@shelbyprice7790 that's right

[@mattolds9068]

Never forget but don't hold the pain

[@gnagdogg21]

I sing that song when I need to cry

[@morelhunter3966]

August and Everything After is one of the great albums of the 90s. Man thats an incredible album.

[@idriscahill9414]

Underrated eternally

[@OmegaScorpio96]

One of the best albums of all times man

[@morelhunter3966]

@@OmegaScorpio96 I agree

[@gary94h]

Probably my favorite band of all time. The wife just asked me 3 months ago who I would like to see in concert, Counting Crows! 1st 2 albums, every song is good! Adam's vocals are so unique!

[@bgagnier1]

had the best times growing up and that album was one of the soundtracks... 90's music is my feel good tunes

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

Can we just take a moment and recognize just how lucky anyone whose teenage years were in the 90s was in terms of music?

[@spareparts1017]

HELL YEAH! I’m 47, a musician for 35 years and I’m still locked in an 89-94 time capsule music wise. That just stuck.

[@ryanduray1]

Born in '81. I'm definitely still stuck in the 90's, musically speaking.

[@harlanmcdiarmid]

@Vjecan Vracanje I bought the pulp fiction sound track whenninwas 7 years old...was not allowed to watch the movie but the sound track was great haha

[@cheffy101]

Amen to that!

[@bmanrandom893]

Yes 👍😎

[@seanstours3913]

My dad passed away tragically 5 years ago, and he absolutely loved this this song Mr Jones, every time it plays anywhere I think of my dad, rip, thank you for creating this incredible memorable song!

[@catebartley9865]

@I only use this account when I get put in time out omg my fave song!!!!

[@seanstours3913]

ya music is powerful like that, just takes you back to certain times/events/memories in a split second @I only use this account when I get put in time out

[@connormccafferty5288]

My Dad died in 2018, he loved this song as well.

[@seanstours3913]

@@connormccafferty5288 Beautiful, ya gives us goosebumps whenever it plays

[@S5King7]

Great song, glad it gives you those memories.

[@jopo7996]

I get the impression that when Joe interviews musicians, he wishes he was someone just a little more funky.

[@Smashmema]

Lmao nice reference

[@mrc6993]

Lol I see what you did there

[@Bcasey11]

he should learn guitar he could do it with his money and discipline

[@thespian44]

I wish I could give this comment a triple thumbs up

[@nickslade7635]

This is quality

[@d3po455]

I was in college when August and Everything After came out. Every song takes me back to that time. My roommate from college just turned 50. I bought him that CD for his birthday. When he saw the CD, it was as if he had just seen an old friend. You only discover a few albums in your life like that - where every song resignations on a deep personal level cementing that period of time in your mind. August and Everything After was one of those albums for me.

[@oregonsbragia]

I was working at my first job at the Target electronics department. They had Mr. Jones playing on all 30 TVs literally every 10 minutes for 6 months and I still love that song.

[@jdraven0890]

I worked at a factory and heard it a lot when it came out -- gotta agree, still a great song.

[@garybeltrand5802]

Target Video Network, lol. I remember that. I think that was the first place I saw/heard of Pearl Jam and Cyprus Hill. They were playing "Alive" and "The Phunky Feel One" before those bands really blew up.

[@datman3416]

Man I miss the 90s, all the music from the 90s is just a vibe that can’t be matched. My childhood had a lot of bad shit in it but the happiest most comfortable times I remember was driving in the car with my mom and brother listening to Nirvana, Oasis, Counting Crows, Gin Blossoms, what a time to be alive

[@JuggaloCollectibles]

Should’ve seen the 80’s

[@muccisebastian9300]

Music basically died in 2010s with the DJ and electronic invasion

[@datman3416]

@@muccisebastian9300 I hear ya, i can sort of agree but really its just the mainstream music that sucks. Theres still some real music being mad out there ya just gotta find it lol

[@SillyGoose2024]

all those bands are gay

[@datman3416]

@@SillyGoose2024 to each their own buddy, im sure alot of the music you like is trash too

[@braedenh6858]

Adam is an amazing songwriter. Omaha is still a favorite of mine. Counting Crows has several songs that still evoke very strong memories when I hear it. Just a unique and amazing band. Crazy to hear that Adam had insecurities while he was putting out such fantastic work

[@badnewskellyleak5974]

RAIN KING!! LOVE the counting crows!!

[@Sweetdrownsoda]

The entire August and Everything After album is pure genius and sooOooOo nostalgic of summer ‘94. It’ll always take me back to summer vacation ♥️♥️♥️

[@BeeKay4444]

Totally agree

[@righty-o3585]

August and Everything After is an AMAZING album from beginning to end. One of my all time favorite albums, easily in my top 5

[@Noir0rioN]

Omaha is the JAM

[@ericphantoms4359]

Adam is one of the most underrated vocalists ever, is song writing, poetry, singing voice, personality, etc is so beautiful and genuine, he's in a league of his own

[@Paineinyourblank]

"Round here" still brings tears to my eyes when i hear it

[@andreavaldez8104]

It was my son’s lullaby.

[@jameshudson169]

it's been a long december.

[@mattgrant5341]

Shitty song

[@jameshudson169]

@@mattgrant5341 bathroom song - granger smith. is a great song for when you got a lot of shitting to do.

[@Sweetdrownsoda]

The guitar at the beginning…and the first ‘round here’ gets me every time!

[@thomasking4791]

I never would have guessed that the Counting Crows Guy looks like a cross between John Goodman and Patton Oswalt. OT. My fave song in their entire repertoire is 'Kid Things' the secret track from This Desert Life. What a freakin voice. Also no song on earth transports me back to my teens like 'Round Here'.

[@Superciliouscomics1]

Spot on.

[@joshuamartin2858]

Adam richman and Patton Oswald

[@thomasking4791]

@@joshuamartin2858 Oh man you're right. He for sure looks like Adam Richman too.

[@WanderlustmanC]

Nailed it with Patton Oswalt.

[@CG-jo6oc]

That man dated Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox. WTF

[@TheFairyintheFishBowl]

I watched Counting Crowes live at Sun City in South Africa. They were phenomenal. Adam was a really wonderful surprise, so charismatic and a great performer. He engaged so nicely with the audience. I remember them adding a whole new verse to Round Here. It was a moment in time where everyone was transfixed in the moment. No one moved or spoke. It was like that - magical.

[@kostaburgess4373]

This is a genuinely underrated band. Most people forgot about them after August (which for me remains their best album and my favourite ever) but they don’t know about the experimentation the crows went for later on… country, punk rock, old-school folk - with the one thing in common being Duritz’s truly awesome lyricism

[@chillingguy8386]

I will admit I always kinda laughed at them and found them corny you know of if imagine then years later I really dug into their music and found it’s good

[@epicstacker413]

Recovering the Satellites is an amazing album as well!

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

Step out the front door like a ghost into a fog where no one notices the contrast between white on white. In between the moon and you, angels get a better view of the crumbling difference between wrong and right. With lyrics like these, it was impossible for me not to LOVE these guys.

[@johnd3124]

Underrated?? They were one of the biggest bands in the 90s and 2000s 😂😂

[@user-uj3zk2cx8t]

Cue the "underrated band" comments

[@joshchapman4753]

Rain King, perfect blue buildings, Omaha. When I was a kid we would listen to all these on family road trips. My dad died when I was 16, and in the years after that I spent many a night drinking in a park listening to these songs, looking up at the stars feeling that nostalgia

[@drlarrymitchell]

“People ask me if I have stage fright. I say, God, no, I’m completely comfortable there. I have rest-of-the-day fright.” -Adam Duritz

[@palecurve]

Hell yes, awesome profile picture. I too enjoy DrukQs and lick windows.

[@mr.sandwichesreviews5900]

OMG Thanks for this comment!! LoL

[@jdmac44]

Love their music, but he could use a little stage fright. Saw them live a couple of years ago and he slept walked through the show, it was more like story telling time, really. Lots of stories. Hate to be down on people, but damn.

[@fmbighair]

Did he really say that? Brilliant.

[@henrikpetersson3463]

I wish I could be that comfortable on stage. Getting better at it, but it’s still this mix of joy and horror. At moments I feel at home up there and it’s just a wonderful feeling.

[@YatrikShahisAwesome]

What a genuinely decent and humble guy. He's actually defending the people who hate his music for no reason other than the fact that everyone else likes it.

[@hannaha4305]

How can people "hate" his music or him, he's a musical poet, so good in concert and humble.

[@Gir-Riff-raffe]

The reason people hate mrs Jones is because drunk ladies are like THIS MAH SONG! And don’t know the lyrics when they go to sing along.

[@danielboom72]

I hate the County Crows, for NO other reason than, I just don't like their music. It just doesn't appeal to me. He seems like a nice guy, but imo, his music is just not good. Every song ends with an annoying l, shrieking....YEEEAAHHH!

[@kalcongdon17]

​@@danielboom72that's just one song bro😂

[@strumminfuel4625]

I know those haters, I think you're right

[@javiantuna6436]

That song, all over the place in the 90's, and I loved it. I didn't wanna be him, I couldn't fully understand the lyrics. But I'm a painter and the poetry included me, the colors, the Picasso, the beautiful women. I just played it again after watching this video, after so many, many years. and that is the magic musicians and artists bring to our lives. This timeless experiences...thank you Adam and Joe.

[@quinniebones]

I took my mom to see CC this year in commemoration of my dad. Their team is so awesome and helped me get sold out VIP tickets for her and I. Miss my dad and listening to all their albums together, A Long December last year as our first without him (passed end of Nov).

[@andreazauli2883]

A big hug from Italy.

[@highheartwellness]

This man has written many beautiful songs. August and Everything After is a top album

[@righty-o3585]

Absolutely, easily in my top 5

[@aegisraven1284]

This band sucked ass. Soft rock for wannabe grungers.

[@aegisraven1284]

@@dropbearchupacabra7683 I am an elitist yes. Was that not clear to you that you had to figure it out somehow? Lol

[@censoreverything8072]

It’s weird because I don’t normally think of Counting Crows as one of my top bands, but a couple of their songs hit me so deeply in my core in a way that is so rare. It feels like they both shatter me and empower me by feeling understood at the same time. And “Anna Begins” was so central to one of the most beautiful, painful, and important chapters of my life. They are so good and a band I wish I could thank for having existed.

[@justinbenoit1820]

They’re one of my favorite bands, Top 5 for sure. And Anna Begins is probably my favorite song. Amazing song for sure...

[@wcstrawberryfields8011]

"Shatter and empower at the same time" You nailed it 👍

[@ReadRightHand]

Anna Begins has been my all-time favorite song since I first heard it. I've never heard anyone else say this and you describe it so perfectly.

[@robisbell3468]

Anna begins and Time and time again were instant classics. I will be listening to those songs for the rest of my life and find new meanings as the years pass

[@BeauTylerMakesMusic]

Same. Perfectly said.

[@ebbiketrip2497]

Just saw them Friday night. This dude is authentic as it gets. Love them! They still are incredible live.

[@ScottMcChicken]

How was Mr Jones live? I've seen a live performance and he sings it so differently.

[@1stMarDiv4341]

Never realized how much he looks like Patton Oswalt. Especially when he scrunches his face at certain points while speaking.

[@Fractal_Farms]

Without reading the title, that's who I thought it was.

[@bonkyabeans]

Don't do that to the man

[@michaelmiller4568]

Could do a remake of chips and be punch a rillo.

[@orionalexander2918]

Having a hard time unseeing this now.

[@matthewchunk3689]

@Paul Sansonetti patton oswalt is pretty average looking dude, not really an insult

[@breakfastatepiphanies]

Conspiracy theory: he is secretly also Adam Richman from Man Vs Food.

[@RonSteinroth]

I literally thought that was what I was watching!

[@RockNRollJeezus]

And the comedian dude who did a Covid show in his front yard "So....Covid 19 huh? How did I miss Covid 1 thru 18?" Know who I'm talking about? 🤣

[@geverniveup]

@@RockNRollJeezus i thought the exact same thing....Patton Oswalt

[@mikemountan6976]

Hahah YESSSS

[@blaine4973]

I also came here to say this lol

[@evansmoak7182]

I remember back in '94 a coworker telling me about a Counting Crows album (tape) being great w/every song. I bought it and still love singing along. Recently I've gotten to listen to Adam on the History Channel doc about "The Viper Room (or Club)" and now this. If by any chance you read these comments...Adam, I love you more than before through getting to hear you talk about those times. What a real person with a brilliantly creative mind struggling to navigate this difficult world. Hope you are well.

[@5Ring]

2016 Me and two friends in our forties driving to a Counting Crows Concert with my buddy's 21-year-old son. We put August on the Stereo, and that boy knew every word to Mr. Jones. We were all singing it. A song that Transends generations. Thank you, Adam.

[@PaRiaH-YT]

Round Here is one of my ultimate classics and always will remain.

[@RealLaurenLive]

A definite classic.

[@brianm.80]

Brings me to tears every time.

[@dunkdamonk]

Round here from off the 'live across a wire' cd is probably the best version out there if you haven't heard it

[@paulholmes8398]

Theres a live version from Paris in 94 kicking around. Just agonisingly beautiful. Adam at his best and the band is so tight around his adlibbing. Just incredible

[@ih7729]

That's possible I suppose, technically.

[@morganghetti]

August and Everything After is an incredible album from start to finish.

[@paulthompkins4150]

One of the best albums of all times. "Anna Begins" and "Time and Time Again" are wonderful songs.

[@littleteethkeith]

I love that album. I’m 44 years old. I’ve been listening to that album since I was 17.

[@hiiichristinaa371]

Agree 100%

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

I keep the cassette in my trucks deck and push it in when theres nothing on the radio! That album is so nostalgic. If you want to know a deep cut that is amazing by that era of counting crows look up Mean Jumper Blues, i believe it was a song cut from August And Everything After. They should've left it in.

[@calihevey5987]

I loved this band growing up, that one song. Wonder where they went.

[@DestructoVic]

"And in between the moon and you, the angels get a better view of the crumbling difference between wrong and right" This guy writes some of the most beautiful lyrics

[@kevindube7096]

😂 the fuck is that supposed to mean

[@factsdontlie4342]

@@kevindube7096 Because when you are looking at an object that has the moon behind it, you see a silhouette. If you put your back to the moon, and look out towards the same object you can see clearly around it. I think he was trying to find a fancy sexy way to say life isn't black and white. That seemed to be a common theme in the 90s.

[@kevindube7096]

@@factsdontlie4342 wouldn’t “Angels” exist higher up, beyond the moon though? How would they see our silhouette, unless they were beneath us? Ohh! Was he saying angels are actually from Hell? Whoaaaaaa dude that’s deep

[@luciusmirkwood1634]

Look them up on Howard stern show in 2008

[@shaunsteele6926]

@@kevindube7096 nah man he's telling us the Earth is flat

[@davidl570]

Adam's really aged well--even if it's kind of a shock to see him without the dreadlocks and goatee! What a nice, humble guy.

[@gregoryporch8395]

It was like looking at Eddie Vedder when he got my dad's haircut, took me a minute to recognize the guy.

[@darabennett4316]

Lolz, I told my husband, that I thought all along he was mixed. Cause of the dreadlocks and gotee. I watch this, and I'm like, "holy shit, he's a white guy?!" 😂

[@saltyandthebeefcracker4863]

​@@darabennett4316The Dreadlocks were fake.

[@chrism8234]

I think he looks like Patton Oswald lol

[@robreeto]

​@@darabennett4316I'm pretty sure he's jewish

[@jaybee6318]

That album helped get me through a rough time. In the moment I didn't realize it but looking back it was the music I enveloped myself in that helped me navigate a dark chapter. When I revisit those albums I can't help but relive the memories. They are forever intertwined.

[@fuzywuzyboomboom1549]

The first verse to Round Here is some of the best lyricism I've ever heard hands down.

[@snoutyman]

Check out the version on Howard Stern from a bunch of yrs ago

[@fuzywuzyboomboom1549]

@@snoutyman Yeah I've seen it. It's good but it doesn't hit that magical performance. Didn't think they were feeling it.

[@bloodgain]

@@fuzywuzyboomboom1549 They've always "jammed" on that song a bit. Sometimes it makes it hit great, sometimes it just comes off as a lot less polished than the studio cut. Even when I'm singing along now, though, I'll throw in some of the live version riffs because I like them.

[@SRZ418]

“If dreams are like movies, then memories are films about ghosts.” Such a brilliant songwriter.

[@rambomoore381]

Nah. Not really

[@ryan-wj4gp]

Was this written by a teenage trying to be deep?

[@makenziekoon8007]

@@levi5459 haters gonna hate

[@makenziekoon8007]

@@ryan-wj4gp haters gonna hate

[@makenziekoon8007]

@@rambomoore381 haters gonna hate.

[@kbmahf]

August was amazing. Adam is great. Thanks Adam for giving us a whole new view on lyricism. I love all your stuff.

[@e-rockmixtapes4073]

"August and Everything After" is in my personal top 10 for sure. I love the lyrics and could probably sing (terribly) the who album without missing too many words from memory.

[@BoomerMcBoom]

One of those desert island albums.

[@makenziekoon8007]

“The smell of hospitals in winter and the feeling that it’s all a lot of oysters, but no pearls” hits DEEP.

[@SisyphusJones]

One of my favorite rock n roll couplets of all time. I also love - "I can't remember all the times I tried to tell myself to hold on to these moments as they pass."

[@jacksmith5045]

@@SisyphusJones a long December is one of my favorites from counting crows.

[@jonnyleighmusic7568]

Great lyric. The first time I heard Long December was the Live Forever/Long December (Oasis cover mashup) and I heard it as “the smell of hospitals in winter and the feeling that is all a lot of whispers and no words.” Which I actually really love as a lyric as well, even though it’s wrong!

[@korey1576]

Glad to be a 90’s kid. The best music generation. Adam proved it.

[@nickpruett8022]

Sure and then we became adults and our generation raised the worst, most entitled generation ever or at least since the days of Noah. The world has suffered from our leadership and now the 90’s seem so great…..

[@RealEstateChris56]

I stood in line behind him at a taco truck in Austin during SXSW 2011. Cool guy. Totally gracious.

[@jeremyedwards1093]

I always liked his backup vocals he did on , “Sixth Avenue Heartache,” by The Wallflowers.

[@spindillio]

I didn’t know he sang backup on that tune!!!!

[@jeremyedwards1093]

Another fact about that song is Mike Campbell, who played in Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers , plays slide guitar on that track!

[@spindillio]

@@jeremyedwards1093 Usually I know these things!?? Thanks! What an incredible era for music. I was a junior in college in 1996 and I always tell people what amazing music was around that year. Dave Matthews. Wallflowers. Weezer. Better Than Ezra. Classic bands!

[@mysteryjesus]

I think that was the best song The Wallflowers ever did.

[@wcstrawberryfields8011]

Huh... Thanks I still remember the moment when I learned that Vince Gill sang backup on Dire Straits' last album.

[@logicalrationalfishing7481]

Their album name "August and Everything After" is more creative than entire songs are now.

[@jamiejosh96]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6SylWN4r8-kntE . Not many people know it was also a song, only performed it a coulple times

[@proxy369]

So so true my friend..

[@aplus1080]

Apparently the band Between the Buried and Me got their name from a CC song.

[@chriszsnow86]

Damn I remember it had to be over 10 years ago seeing the Counting Crows somewhere down the jersey shore... A close friend of the band had just died and instead of cancelling Adam went on and did August and Everything After from start to finish, ALL acoustic!! I remember being so disappointed that night, I was looking for a diff vibe and I would have preferred that he rescheduled. But now years later I know that was such a distinct performance that I was lucky to be a part of. I mean as a day 1 Crow head What could have been better? Maybe if I got to hear Another Horsedreamer’s Blues just once ✌🏼💙

[@richardpotter6313]

@Vlad the Inhaler Best!

[@joeyripswell]

ive seen them once. he performed as if we weren’t even there. sooo good. then maroon 5 came on and we left.

[@aznsketcher]

hahahaha🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tonyattardo9350]

Lmao

[@joelm6631]

Half of what he sings he changes live often...and I don't dig it at all.

[@MiguelDurazo]

You guys are limited

[@Nick.random]

Raised correctly!

[@littleteethkeith]

August & Everything After is in my top 10 records of all time.

[@PaintedHorse9]

"And we all want something beautiful. Man, I wish I was beautiful."

[@davidmatthews1710]

A long December will always be one of my favorites songs………the first few notes of the piano starting off always gets me………. Take me back to the 90’s

[@themacocko6311]

I listen to Long December every New Years Eve. Been doing so since 2001.

[@JS-jf7gv]

Yes!

[@jacksmith5045]

Absolutely man, it’s a very reflective song and one that just envelops a certain time frame

[@Ye4rZero]

I'm a huge metal fan but Mr Jones is by far my favourite song. You can't make a song like that without being out there, it's a compliment

[@theterribleyoutuber7376]

He is actually funny as hell. "Does this song make my ass look big" lol

[@AnthonyAngler]

you should check out his cooking show on his instagram

[@highheartwellness]

He's got Joe crackin up, love it

[@MG8181.]

lol 😂

[@scroopynooperz9051]

He's normal.

[@sstaners1234]

“Does this song make my ass look fat?” Dude, that had me rolling!!🤣😂🤣

[@themedianman9712]

It's a turn of a phrase that makes you think "this guys gets " He can make fun of himself without looking emo and self loathing.

[@alecchase2000]

August and Everything After was a fucking masterpiece.

[@seanmcmeown1992]

Best thing they ever did

[@stephenwinchester6668]

Very true!

[@jeffreyyoungblood7438]

Meh. It has some good songs.

[@Zerostar369]

One part of the puzzle that made 90's alternative the greatest music ever.

[@TrevorParsnips]

Nah, yer very wrong

[@jasonfure8867]

I saw them live once when John Mayer was opening for them! Awesome concert in total! Counting crows have amazing musicians and Adam is an excellent poet!

[@silv4135]

The first time I heard Colorblind, it gave me chills. The piano is absolutely amazing, this is by far my favorite song!

[@danieljs125]

You should check out Between the Buried and Me. They did an awesome cover of Colorblind and it sounds really good.

[@jaaydeedubyaa]

Me too I love that song

[@danwalters8355]

Adam is such an intelligent and cool dude, the world would truly benefit from having more people ( men and women ) like him.

[@StillTheVoid]

*August and Everything After is a fucking masterpiece.* A pure bliss and sublime album that I always come back to get my sanity in balance. Damn 1993 was a good year!

[@jamiejosh96]

Have you heard the song august and everything after? Only been performed a couple times

[@jamiejosh96]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6SylWN4r8-kntE

[@LisaSmith-yb2uz]

I SO Fucking Agree. That Year, something fucking powerful was going celestial in rock that year ... 🙌👽🤷🏻‍♀️🎶💖✨

[@StillTheVoid]

@@LisaSmith-yb2uz From movies, tv shows, games, and music...yes. 1993 felt right...like we were headed to a second age of innocence. Of course, the entertainment industry did a fantastic job convincing this to us that time. Oh...and Bill Clinton. Yea...that guy.

[@michele36618]

I said that to a friend the other day. Listening to satellite radio 90s on 9, every awesome song love, I notice is 1993. I asked her, is it just me or was 1993 the most awesome year for music ! I turned 16 that year and I remember riding around in my car, listening to the radio and loving it all. Great year !! I also wrecked my car that year, blasting my Pearl Jam cd 😂

[@jasonnewby]

that song holds memories for nearly every person who was a teen or in their 20's when it came out. it makes me happy to this day.

[@360.Tapestry]

counting crows has an endless list of classic tracks so many musicians aspire to be the kind of storyteller that adam is even his speaking voice contains the same expressiveness that shows through his singing

[@joshwhite5407]

Totally agree, pure authenticity and enthusiasm

[@Stranger_In_The_Alps]

If you grew up in the 90s it’s impossible not to have an emotional reaction to Mr Jones and Long December

[@Guffman843]

Grew up in 90s and have no emotion to shitty music. They weren’t good, unless you like Dave Matthews type shit

[@OhDearAudrey]

I always was like yeah mr jones, one hit wonder kinda catchy, but circling back to counting crows in my 30s was like, holy shit

[@Stranger_In_The_Alps]

@@Guffman843 I didn’t say if the reaction was good or bad. I’m still right because you obviously still have an emotional reaction. Let it go, it’s just a song, champ

[@richardcarte139]

Amen brotha :) :)

[@richardcarte139]

@@Guffman843 To each their own brotha :) :)

[@thenewzealandgringo9296]

It's silly the conclusions people draw off of someone's public persona. He seems like a nice and down-to-earth guy.

[@UndoingRuin08]

You seem like a nice and down-to-earth guy

[@SchardtCinematic]

Adam truly is a class act and nice guy.

[@Luvurenemy]

Most of the famous women he dated seem to say the same thing. He seems genuine. I like his music even more after listening to his story.

[@donaldwood7449]

Joe looks stoned immaculate

[@Vortex_one]

I agree. But we all done it. You have done it yourself as well

[@thesoundofeverything8023]

I love love love this song. Funny I ve been listening again over n over….and this post pops up🎉

[@sspbrazil]

He’s wearing a LOVE “Forever Changes” t-shirt. Great album and great band.

[@LithaMoonSong]

He is such an amazing talent. Now I have even more reason to like him, so genuine.

[@jtuds]

Man Duritz is so insightful....he comments about ppl not wanting to have to “be in a club” with certain other people is so right...and he answered every question with a thought out answer...really on point. I hadn’t ever really heard him do an interview before

[@13donstalos]

You can tell this guy is totally down to earth and humble. Never really got into his music but I enjoy listening to him conversate.

[@ronb792]

Really sad to see a generation of people who don't know and respect how amazing this band is.

[@themonsterunderyourbed9408]

I really sad to see a generation define their lives by songs written by someone they don't know. Celebrity worship is cringe.

[@ronb792]

@@themonsterunderyourbed9408 Imagine thinking that liking or relating to a song is synonymous with celebrity worship. The education system has failed you.

[@CSwivel]

They sucked lol

[@Mrim86]

Counting Crows was a gateway into good music for an entire generation.

[@DIVISIONINCISION]

...back when MTV was actually "good".

[@amandamerchant9578]

Never heard of them... did they make it here in England ?

[@Aurora..Borealis]

Ye man! Counting Crows is totally in my life soundtrack. Bring back super memories!

[@FinalSentinel]

You might say these two really struck up a conversation

[@OctoberHourglass]

Lol respect

[@Brokefootchuck]

With a bald head, mma announcer.

[@mattyjay8896]

😂🤣

[@Xplicid]

Ha. I geddit

[@jacksongreer2953]

@@Brokefootchuck excellent

[@ryansmith20alpha]

I watched him tonight in Toronto, he’s just as amazing now as he was 25+ years ago.

[@dhjallumni]

Man, I never realized Patton Oswalt sang Mr. Jones.

[@mattlandonmusic]

I can’t unsee that now

[@KelleyGrl5758]

That's exactly what I thought. He's changed a lot; I would never know it was him

[@zerocool5395]

And the dude from "Man vs Food"

[@catbreath8361]

@@zerocool5395 that's what i thought too

[@facelessandnameless]

I was thinking the same thing 😂😂

[@artvandelay8767]

I love Mr. Jones, the whole album is phenomenal.

[@d1gw33d]

August and Everything After is the name of the album. And yes, it's one of the greats.

[@theS4V0Y]

Tragically underrated album.

[@soonermagic24]

How’s the architect business?

[@briandzwoniarek8952]

sweet user name bro..

[@joshwhite5407]

It sure is ” Breathtaking “

[@chillhard430]

Long December, Round Here and Linger by the Cranberries are my favorite melancholy songs of the 90s

[@ceciliabrowndog7412]

Long December was definitely on my Covid playlist in December 2020.

[@bryanbentley6254]

It appears that this year will be better than the last.

[@lapinchiloca]

oh and 1979-Smashing pumpkins 😏

[@bluestrife28]

Yeah Dolores’ voice sounds even more melancholy since her death :( but it’s still a beautiful one

[@zachrizzo6525]

Lightning Crashes falls into that category

[@KurtisC93]

"We literally wear it on our shirts!" And it was then that I noticed he was wearing a Forever Changes shirt, by the band Love. That's a masterpiece of an album that not everyone has heard of, but that deserves so much more love an attention. 👍🏻

[@ceciliacorson1804]

Thanks for this.

[@richarddukard8989]

It's crazy, I've listen to counting crows for almost 30 years, have a dozen of their songs memorized, and I've never heard this guy talk, until now.

[@brianharris2813]

Me neither. And every article I read about them back in those days claimed he was a douche. I hear this interview and I think what the fuck were those reporters talking about. Dude seems self aware and as normal as can be considering.

[@jjthehowlingwolf288]

Ha! Same here! I never even thought about it. Also, he looks weird without the dreads

[@factsdontlie4342]

@@brianharris2813 Makes you wonder who else they lied about to sell more copies.

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

Dude, i still have Counting Crows August and Everything After on cassette and push it in when nothing is on the radio. That album is nostalgic as fuck.

[@geverniveup]

Not a fan of the band in the 90's.... but he wrote a song called "Colorblind" that still to this day is one of my favorite songs of all time. Absolutely beautiful

[@jessicamarie2662]

Lucifer yesss lol cruel intentions introduced me to that amazing song

[@joshiejames]

Very good song. I only know the 2 songs by them.

[@brazenlilhussy5975]

It's 'Anna begins' for me, reminds me of a certain place and time. Very melancholic but it's hard to put emotion into tunes and 'August and Everything After' the album it's from is full of it. Great p4p btw.

[@levity90]

Yes.

[@levity90]

Coffee black and egg white. Pull me out from inside. I am ready...I am ready...I am ready I am.........fine

[@andrewgibb8846]

This man influenced millions of people in a very profound way and I can’t articulate how positively I personally felt after resonating with the music. That’s talent in my opinion. ✌🏼

[@b.d.1112]

How could there be any backlash for that video? It's a beautiful and vulnerable song. There's something in there for everyone, it's speaks to the human condition. A voice of that small part of us that so desperately wants to be accepted. It's a good song man, thank you so much.

[@sensationaldenny]

"She has trouble acting normal when she's NERVOUS!!"

[@lmelty71]

The older I get, the more I enjoy people’s talent regardless of genre. I would have loved to be sitting with these guys smoking a cigar, sipping a bourbon and listen to them having a fun and honest conversation.

[@jeffbenzos6344]

alright Bill Burr

[@baydenjones2897]

Same here, and I’m only 20!

[@raqbraz2549]

Mr Jones is the vector my dead mom sends me 'it's gonna be ok' signs. It's been more than 20 years now. Everytime I need to feel her beside me this song just finds a way for me to listen. It's really amazing.

[@AlphaNews101]

Anyone else had to pause that video to go watch Mr. Jones videoclip ? Man that was a great song !

[@Candide1776]

I vividly remember Adam being on the Internet back in the day. He was a pioneer in that respect, and we fans used to get in touch with each other on the message boards and trade actual letters with one another. Adam once talked about how he hated taking pictures with people all the time.

[@diegomontoya8889]

"August and Everything After" was the first CD I ever purchased. Even before Nevermind and before Blood sugar sex magic. I was really impressed by this album, even to this day. Every song on the album tells a story. I still play "Blue Buildings" on my guitar from time to time and while I don't really know how to play the piano, I do know how to play the chords for "Raining in Baltimore". I learned those chords because I love to sing that song. It's good to see Adam on this side. I know he's had a long journey to happiness of self.

[@BeauTylerMakesMusic]

Such a good album that has aged so well. Blue Buildings has become the most lasting for me too.

[@brewer9565]

Counting Crows. Great songwriting, musicianship, record production, and authenticity. Adam Duritz is gifted.

[@DadRockProject]

If you grew up in the 90s, its impossible to recognize him now

[@rynolascavio3381]

Check out Robert Smith (The Cure).....holy shit!

[@imamonkey117]

I’m 40 and recognized immediately. Don’t speak for everyone.

[@Warrior1Spartan]

I had to do a double take. I thought it was Patton Oswalt's older brother or something.

[@beagleboss1334]

I know who the 'Mr. Jones' guy was but I couldn't see it. I had to google it. After seeing some side by sides, I got it. It was a classic... "Oh there you are, Peter"

[@B_WELCH_]

Looks like the man vs food guy adam richman

[@Stefnmaddy]

That was an album that I listened in its entirety and enjoyed every moment. I too have trouble acting normal when I’m nervous.

[@TheDreadedRaider]

31 years old and still my favorite band of all time

[@duckydarkstar38]

You need too listen to more music my friend

[@VandelayIndustriesWorldWide]

Even if you said favorite song id say you need to get out there and listen to more music 😄

[@angrybanana6223]

It seems even Adam thinks you need to listen to more music.

[@karsaorlong666]

There are millions of other bands. It is impossible for me to say I have a favorite. Top 10, 100 whatever sure. Just too much out there.

[@rbaki94]

26 and I feel the same way

[@thomasstengel7356]

Their first album was absolutely brilliant. One of the best of the decade. I still listen to it from time to time on purpose and I still hear it on the radio. Yes, I still listen to the radio. And, it's still great. I'll listen to it for the rest of my life and I'm sure I'm not alone in that. If they had never done another thing, that's a pretty amazing thing to have put into the world.

[@TheMacroPerspective]

It’s really been the soundtrack to my life. Got AAEA for my bat mitzvah in 1993.

[@LA-oy4on]

“She’s Looking @ You, I Don’t Think So She’s Looking @ Me” 🍾🔥💯

[@lolashowme]

Amazing lyrics

[@DIYTFY]

She’s not looking at you tho.. 😢

[@michellekrummey]

When everybody loves you, you can never be lonely

[@rynolascavio3381]

"When everybody loves me, Im going to be just about as happy as I can be"... I think you wrote about your problem right there in your song.

[@Oldhandlewasabitcringe]

Theres a version from years later where he changes the lyrics. Plus its a really good version kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6ObfHx-j7Ghbtk

[@moto-fl3rd]

Maybe he was singing from the perspective of someone who thinks having everyone's approval would make them happy?

[@jeffreyyoungblood7438]

@@moto-fl3rd that's what he's saying.

[@jeffreyyoungblood7438]

I'm sure he's aware it's his problem. I'm amazed people think musicians are aloof to what they write and sing.

[@Eralen00]

I believe the lyrics were originally written as sincere/genuine, but he soon realized how ironic/cynical the lyrics were, after he got famous. Not sure if this is accurate, this is the story i heard

[@BaronVonNapalm]

My mom died in 96 when I was 16 years old. CC was so important in my mental health and getting through that time in my life. I can still listen to August and Everything After from start to finish with no problems.

[@unfazedreview3000]

Such a beautiful album, that’s wonderful it was able to connect with you so deeply. I’m sorry for your loss, but it probably helped you remember the positive times and navigate the negatives. Rock on 🤘

[@CuRsEd_gamer-ot6pj]

Cannibal corpse is awesome

[@angelnblue2151]

Love Mr. Jones video. He’s dancing like nobody is watching! What I got out of this video when it was first being aired. 💃 Life is short, dance like nobody is watching. 💃 Thank you for the lesson and the music. 🙏🌎☮️♥️

[@elektronzer3809]

I love their first album. Still listen to it on every road trip I do.

[@ChrisPuckett]

I met Adam and the whole band right after the song came out, hanging out at a lollapalloza in Ohio. They couldn’t have been the nicest guys. Always liked them after that.

[@rightyouareken7587]

94?

[@reefchiefer]

Couldn't have been the nicest guys?

[@ChrisPuckett]

@@rightyouareken7587 either 93 or 94

[@reallauradee]

This man poured his heart out thru the first 3 albums with his relationship with "Elisabeth". The journey was heartbreaking and beautiful.

[@stanley-fghijk441]

The Rain King was their masterpiece.

[@litedawg]

My favorite by them too

[@AH-tx1nj]

Amazing song

[@greenblood64]

Love Adam duritz in his song MR. JONES. I’d love to be that free always. If I’m a few drinks in and dancing to music and really feeling it, just like Adam in his song and it feels SOOOO GREAT!!!! You go Adam!!!!