@BlackOhioSky - Hey, I played bass on this track - I also wrote the bassline / music to this song under the black Ohio sky in Kent a couple of years before moving to California and joining the Himalayans - Dave Janusko
It's so awesome to see such a popular song in its original setting, raw and unrefined, sincere and untampered. Adam Duritz is such an orginal and rare artist. =)
I really like the counting crows version and it's good to see earlier interpretations of this song.
I have to say I like the CC's version better because this mix of the song is incredibly unbalanced, with the bass waay too high and the guitars delay being used for rhythm, It completely drowns out the vocals.
I also like that the CC's version is much more intricate and dynamic.
You're mistaken sir. This song is not an "earlier interpretation". This is the original. Period. The reason the quality is low and the song is unbalanced is partly because of the fact that this song was probably live. But think about it. The bass is high because it's Marty Jones playing. He's the fucking man.
I think this proves what sort of power a producer has in tweaking a band's sound. You listen to this version; which was really Adam's sound for years (real raw & distorted). When they recorded AAEA, T-Bone Burnett, who produced it, had them switch up the heavy bass for an organ and songs like "Omaha" and a much different "Round Here" were born. It's just staggering to hear the difference; even during the early AAEA demo recordings. You could say, T-Bone made the 'Crows into stars.
so spook...I see Charlie up front in the picture...I know Adam and Dave formed the Crows..so is Dave not there?...it sounds like Ben on guitar...but can't tell from the pic....this is fascinating stuff...thanks man for posting this!
heh...got it spook finally....awesome...kinda like the Crows and...Journey?...thank god they slowed down...god some record producer said "sound like Jefferson Starship...or Journey...or Bon Jovi... (I actually like all those bands...somewhat.)...lol this is so different I can't wait to play it for my daughter and son....thank god...they found their own groove...thanks spook!...you're great!
I mean that this version is better than crows' version althought Crows is my 3rd most favourite band (now maybe 2nd - The frames) but this version is completly perfect
Clearly the beginnings of a supremely intellectual mind, with lyrics and music!!! Adam Duritz is the most soulful, sensational singer and writer of our times! He can change the lyrics to a song and make it better with each performance! Everyone should purchase this CD for the beginnings of the Counting Crows!
@seaangelrainqueen This song was written by guitarist Dan Jewett. I jammed with him for 3 months, playing bass. Dan was replaced before the Counting Crows debut album with the new version on it.
JUST got the album in the mail!!! ! SO far so good !
Round here one of my all time fav from ANY band
Im gonna say this is their equivalent to U2's "BAD"
djstaples 1 month ago
God, that was a trip. Fuckin' love this song. Every version.
JulianMichael100 7 months ago
why did they change it so much? I like this so much better
tsar216 7 months ago
anyone have these full lyrics? not the ones to the A&EA version?
thisdesertlife04 10 months ago
Has kind of a more alternative sound to it, not so...coffeehouse per se?
Bigrusssthefuss 1 year ago
the bridge to this song is so awesome.
worldcrafter 1 year ago
That bass is so AMAZING! CC are my favourite band but this version....god, I love it so much.
BlackOhioSky 1 year ago 3
@BlackOhioSky - Hey, I played bass on this track - I also wrote the bassline / music to this song under the black Ohio sky in Kent a couple of years before moving to California and joining the Himalayans - Dave Janusko
davex1x 1 year ago
@davex1x You are amazing!!!!!!!! Love Counting Crows so much!!! And I just bout this album!!!! Reunion pehaps?!?!
zachattack42094 10 months ago
It's so awesome to see such a popular song in its original setting, raw and unrefined, sincere and untampered. Adam Duritz is such an orginal and rare artist. =)
slightlyrandom2233 1 year ago
um site aonde eu possa achar musicas deles !
SuperDouglas07 1 year ago
This is really awesome to hear the original. Thanks for posting.
Mrgarciahead 1 year ago 2
love it, was a bit staggered at first.. but I love hearing how songs morph and get reinterpreted . I love the different lyrics too.
seancoppinger 1 year ago
The lyrics are a bit hodgepodge, but I like this more than the CC version. The bass just kicks so much ass.
UnoriginalMind 2 years ago
I really like the counting crows version and it's good to see earlier interpretations of this song.
I have to say I like the CC's version better because this mix of the song is incredibly unbalanced, with the bass waay too high and the guitars delay being used for rhythm, It completely drowns out the vocals.
I also like that the CC's version is much more intricate and dynamic.
dresdenzombies 2 years ago
You're mistaken sir. This song is not an "earlier interpretation". This is the original. Period. The reason the quality is low and the song is unbalanced is partly because of the fact that this song was probably live. But think about it. The bass is high because it's Marty Jones playing. He's the fucking man.
pantheraonca15g 2 years ago 8
@pantheraonca15g - the bass is Dave Janusko playing
davex1x 1 year ago
I think this proves what sort of power a producer has in tweaking a band's sound. You listen to this version; which was really Adam's sound for years (real raw & distorted). When they recorded AAEA, T-Bone Burnett, who produced it, had them switch up the heavy bass for an organ and songs like "Omaha" and a much different "Round Here" were born. It's just staggering to hear the difference; even during the early AAEA demo recordings. You could say, T-Bone made the 'Crows into stars.
ckad79 2 years ago 3
so spook...I see Charlie up front in the picture...I know Adam and Dave formed the Crows..so is Dave not there?...it sounds like Ben on guitar...but can't tell from the pic....this is fascinating stuff...thanks man for posting this!
Crowsfan55 2 years ago
Well actually according to wikipedia (could be wrong) Dave was the producer for these demo recordings or something like that I dont know.
spooky57571 2 years ago
heh..."I don't know"...seems to be a recurring theme of the song anyways!...thanks once again for the post spook!
Crowsfan55 2 years ago
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god...I have to send this to my son...you can hear the guitar and bass parts...but it's so rushed....who produced this...Phil Specter?....lol...
Crowsfan55 2 years ago
sounds like red hot chili peppers and counting crows had a baby.
spooky57571 2 years ago 3
heh...got it spook finally....awesome...kinda like the Crows and...Journey?...thank god they slowed down...god some record producer said "sound like Jefferson Starship...or Journey...or Bon Jovi... (I actually like all those bands...somewhat.)...lol this is so different I can't wait to play it for my daughter and son....thank god...they found their own groove...thanks spook!...you're great!
Crowsfan55 2 years ago
LOL....it does sound like Flea is playing bass!
Crowsfan55 2 years ago
marty jones on bass there
mr jones was written about marty jones, an old friend of adam's
indiekid2106 2 years ago 3
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spooky57571 2 years ago
I mean that this version is better than crows' version althought Crows is my 3rd most favourite band (now maybe 2nd - The frames) but this version is completly perfect
dmbfanCZE 2 years ago
sounds more like a band of the era probably should have... I like that CC sound a little braver/less pubescent than this
billdeal 3 years ago
Great song.
Great band.
Simply brilliant as are any other versions by CC.
bestialroar 3 years ago
all i can say is this is fantastic... duritz always strikes something deep in my soul and this actually made me shudder.
brilliant. just... brilliant.
momapotamus 3 years ago
Must hear this version again!! This is the BEST!!
Chicolitolv 3 years ago
I have always loved Adam now I know why!@!!
Chicolitolv 3 years ago
that bass line is so f**kin great i listen to this song non-stop 5/5!!!!!!!
mcfaddry 3 years ago 3
isn't it just? man, drives me wild...
rchelsea90 3 years ago
jadore ce groupe ceci est une belle découverte pour les fans garantis jadore cette version
me0my0self0and0i 4 years ago
Clearly the beginnings of a supremely intellectual mind, with lyrics and music!!! Adam Duritz is the most soulful, sensational singer and writer of our times! He can change the lyrics to a song and make it better with each performance! Everyone should purchase this CD for the beginnings of the Counting Crows!
seaangelrainqueen 4 years ago 18
And surely the only one who can get away with it.Gifted one!!!
jovpasajol 4 years ago 3
@seaangelrainqueen This song was written by guitarist Dan Jewett. I jammed with him for 3 months, playing bass. Dan was replaced before the Counting Crows debut album with the new version on it.
JeffDesira 1 month ago