The crime here is how difficult it can actually be these days to watch that amazing SNL performance that made so many of us fall in love with the band.
Not to quibble with the chief, but I still VIVIDLY remember exactly where I was (cutting long-stem roses in the processing room of my family's florist in Cincinnati) when I heard Mr Jones on the radio for the first time. I asked the other kid we had working part-time who that was, he told me, and I promptly took the pocket money I had saved, commandeered the delivery van and bought my first ever CD. So there was at least one album sold off the compromise/genius of that song. I've since had the pleasure of seeing these guys dozens of times on 3 continents in the 30 years since; love all the albums, including the latest, and I know all the tracks by heart. Mr Jones (in all its forms) is the one I'll forever come back to. Sublime and superb.
Oddly enough, RTS was the album that convinced me Counting Crows were going to be one of my favorite bands (and of course still are). Unbeknownst to me, however, my brother had AAEA in his CD collection, and when I told him about this great new band I discovered, he just showed me his copy of AAEA and basically said : I know, so have I. We had a good laugh over that.
August and Everything After helped me through a lot of dark times dealing with alcohol addiction and depression in general. Recovering the Satellites was a continuation of their musical therapy for me.
I remember watching Saturday Night Live, that night. I had no idea it was coming . . . . that performance of Round Here is absolutely incredible. It remains one of the most important songs to me from the 90's.
August has such great soul and really resonated with me. The more I listened to it, the more I liked it. I saw them at Woodstock 99 and Adam was so humble about their success, when he spoke to the massive audience in front of him. Great band and great story.
Everybody hurts, putting that eternal fact to music on August, just like Stefani did with Tragic Kingdom, connects with people. Normals like us can speak their truth, artists can sing it.
as long as I can remember, SNL features established musical artists. Sure, sometimes they're smaller indie artists like Phoebe Bridgers, but I was well aware of her by the time she was on SNL. So it's strange that Counting Crews got invited when nobody knew who they were. Maybe they took more chances back then
thanks for the upload - what was the exact date of that SNL performance?... I'd be honored if some 90s fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performances of LONG DECEMBER by the Counting Crows and "1979" by the Smashing Pumpkins in tribute to 2 great standards of the mid/late 90s era. Live acoustic with no autotune. Peace out and stay safe in '025.
awesome product...just needed a little bit of good exposure, who doesn't dig the Counting Crows now? its so sad that there are so many bands like that who will never be fully/properly heard. too many talent contests with people singing cover versions, you need to write good music, no new bands for too long now 🤔
This brought me back to the time when SNL was actually interested in exposing the world to brilliant artist instead of being political. I miss those days so much.
He sings all his hits totally different than how he recorded them. No one can sing during his concerts. He has forgotten who made him rich. I will never see another set he sings for this inconsiderate thing he does to his fans.
I really like that aspect of their live shows, means I get a different experience each time. Understand how it can be frustrating for some but if I want to hear it exactly the same I will just listen to the album again. If it means they continue to enjoy playing live and keeps it fresh im all for it,better than going through the motions or getting sick of the songs. Seen them 10 times now and been different every time.
Wow, not the opinion of most fans who, like me, find this constant evolution of music and lyrics are so unique and seperate them from most artists, based on the fluidity of each song giving fans the chance to see Adam, like a true creative genius, use the limits set in studios recording to create a first draft which they do on a level that ensures those songs are brilliant in their own right. All the while, the band knows that there will be plenty time for them to take that "draft" on tour for years during which Adam will change as a person and he will also become a more eexperienced lyricist. Both changes to Adam make it necessary to alter songs in order for it to be performed with the band on a level they can be sure fans will appreciate. BTW, the band also makes creative changes of their own as well as adjusting to the way it will be sung every show...
The crime here is how difficult it can actually be these days to watch that amazing SNL performance that made so many of us fall in love with the band.
NO DAMN LIE. I use to be able to watch it on Dailymotion years ago but it was removed.
SNL hasn't been watchable for three decades.
Not to quibble with the chief, but I still VIVIDLY remember exactly where I was (cutting long-stem roses in the processing room of my family's florist in Cincinnati) when I heard Mr Jones on the radio for the first time. I asked the other kid we had working part-time who that was, he told me, and I promptly took the pocket money I had saved, commandeered the delivery van and bought my first ever CD.
So there was at least one album sold off the compromise/genius of that song.
I've since had the pleasure of seeing these guys dozens of times on 3 continents in the 30 years since; love all the albums, including the latest, and I know all the tracks by heart. Mr Jones (in all its forms) is the one I'll forever come back to.
Sublime and superb.
My favorite band but it was actually their sophomore album Recovering the Satellites that hooked me.
Yes. Same. Far superior record. To this day one of the best albums ever made.
Me too!
Oddly enough, RTS was the album that convinced me Counting Crows were going to be one of my favorite bands (and of course still are). Unbeknownst to me, however, my brother had AAEA in his CD collection, and when I told him about this great new band I discovered, he just showed me his copy of AAEA and basically said : I know, so have I. We had a good laugh over that.
August and Everything After helped me through a lot of dark times dealing with alcohol addiction and depression in general. Recovering the Satellites was a continuation of their musical therapy for me.
I remember watching Saturday Night Live, that night. I had no idea it was coming . . . . that performance of Round Here is absolutely incredible. It remains one of the most important songs to me from the 90's.
God what an astute and incredible analysis. That is exactly the way that I remember it. This is remarkable.
I got to plat the Troubadour many times in late 80s and it was always so much fun. Love Counting Crows so much
August has such great soul and really resonated with me. The more I listened to it, the more I liked it. I saw them at Woodstock 99 and Adam was so humble about their success, when he spoke to the massive audience in front of him. Great band and great story.
Everybody hurts, putting that eternal fact to music on August, just like Stefani did with Tragic Kingdom, connects with people. Normals like us can speak their truth, artists can sing it.
great band
I remember watching that performance the night it aired
0:57 the album cover that the editors put on the animation
So true I was that guy.
as long as I can remember, SNL features established musical artists. Sure, sometimes they're smaller indie artists like Phoebe Bridgers, but I was well aware of her by the time she was on SNL. So it's strange that Counting Crews got invited when nobody knew who they were. Maybe they took more chances back then
Some people (myself included) knew who they were; they just weren't on regular nationwide radio rotation or MTV rotation yet.
thanks for the upload - what was the exact date of that SNL performance?... I'd be honored if some 90s fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performances of LONG DECEMBER by the Counting Crows and "1979" by the Smashing Pumpkins in tribute to 2 great standards of the mid/late 90s era. Live acoustic with no autotune. Peace out and stay safe in '025.
He sounds different in every clip
What’s the name of the actress that introduced them again?
Was that Sara Gilbert from Roseanne/The Conners?
@@rob7360 Yes and her partner is Linda Perry--famed pop song writer, producer, and initially the lead singer of 4 Non-Blondes.
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awesome product...just needed a little bit of good exposure, who doesn't dig the Counting Crows now? its so sad that there are so many bands like that who will never be fully/properly heard. too many talent contests with people singing cover versions, you need to write good music, no new bands for too long now 🤔
This brought me back to the time when SNL was actually interested in exposing the world to brilliant artist instead of being political. I miss those days so much.
💯
I cant get no...
He sings all his hits totally different than how he recorded them. No one can sing during his concerts. He has forgotten who made him rich. I will never see another set he sings for this inconsiderate thing he does to his fans.
I really like that aspect of their live shows, means I get a different experience each time. Understand how it can be frustrating for some but if I want to hear it exactly the same I will just listen to the album again. If it means they continue to enjoy playing live and keeps it fresh im all for it,better than going through the motions or getting sick of the songs. Seen them 10 times now and been different every time.
boo hoo... you want a circus monkey it seems. An artist is free to do what he wants with his material.
Wow, not the opinion of most fans who, like me, find this constant evolution of music and lyrics are so unique and seperate them from most artists, based on the fluidity of each song giving fans the chance to see Adam, like a true creative genius, use the limits set in studios recording to create a first draft which they do on a level that ensures those songs are brilliant in their own right. All the while, the band knows that there will be plenty time for them to take that "draft" on tour for years during which Adam will change as a person and he will also become a more eexperienced lyricist. Both changes to Adam make it necessary to alter songs in order for it to be performed with the band on a level they can be sure fans will appreciate. BTW, the band also makes creative changes of their own as well as adjusting to the way it will be sung every show...
WHY on earth would you want to see the band sing THE SAME EXACT WAY EVERY TIME?!!! How boring that would be!
That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard on here.