The first thing I noticed was that Fender Jaguar - WOW!
I only of Counting Crows from the movie "Rounders" Then started listening to all their music. This one's my favorite. That "sha-la-la-la" reminds me of Van Morrison.
my dad got fucked up in a grease-related housefire in 94' and had to get skin graphs and all that, it's a miracle he lived. but, they played this on the radio constantly back then, perhaps thats why i hate the song. i mean i like the music and the lyrics but the memories associated with the song are traumatizing
Hmm I thought the proper Grammatical way of saying that line would be 'Mr.Jonesy and I' oh well this song kills, and I love that Sha la la la bit at the begining, killer sweet ,
@MaikeP71 The primary topic of the song itself is perhaps how two struggling musicians (Duritz and bassist Marty Jones of The Himalayans) "want to be big stars," believing that "when everybody loves me, I will never be lonely." Look it up on wikipedia
@DigiDestined5555 wikipedia is a reliable resource... try lieing on it and see how fast it comes down.. then say some truth on it.. within hours it will be edited to be 100% correct..
We all want to be big stars, but we don't know why and we don't know how But when everybody loves me, I'm going to be just about as happy as I can be Mr. Jones and me, we're gonna be big stars
''Paint myself blue re black and grey'' gawd love counting crows, I've looked all over for this video on youtube finallllly found it yay! thanks for posting... now I'll try to find ''December''
After the abomination that was popular music in the 80s, but before the abomination that was popular music in the late 90s, there were actually a few decent songs. :)
Does anyone else get annoyed by the fact that he seems to need to have his jacket partly falling off for the whole video? Who's comfortable wearing a jacket like that?
LLegó la pRimAvEra ! aca les dejo un TEMAZO como para empezar bien esta hermosa estación a mas de uno le va a traer VARIOS recuerdos y locuras que pasaron con este tema aaah FELIZ DIA de la JUVENTUD la mejorrr etapaa ::::Cuando uno es joven los pensamientos se vuelven amor, con la edad el amor se vuelve pensamientos. Albert Einstein::: xoxo
my favorite song! si y a bien une chanson qui me fout la patate c est bien celle la ! chacun apprécéri_era si i il veut mais moi j adooooooooooooooor'ere depuis longtemps!!!!!!!!!!
unfortunatley video killed the radio star. These guys are the best at singing and muscial storytelling, but I just cannot watch the vids...I dont get it
the song is about Marty Jones's father- David Serva (once david jones), a flamenco guitarist, who also had 5 women.. from every women he had one child. marty was his first son. later, his father left his mom - for that maria.. the
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I always thought the singer went "I wanna be someone joyfully, joyfully, joyfully"- so it's "I want to be someone to believe". (Hey, my mothertongue isn't English...)
Duritz: "I have heard everything from it being about some ancient blues man who taught me to play music, which is completely ridiculous, but like somebody's movie fantasy. I've also heard it's about my dick, which is even more ridiculous. "
Hey everyone commenting on Adam's dancing. If you want to see good dancing go watch Justin Timberlake or Michael Jackson. but if you want to hear real music that is well written has real musical instruments and is actually about something other than going to clubs to dance than shut up and watch this video.
@TheBlownification This may be true.Unfortunately today people are more concerned with dancing than they are with good music. Sure Adam is a crappy dancer but he's a great songwriter.
I picked up my friend whose last name is Jones and this song came up on the radio as soon as we pulled out of his driveway. It was the greatest musical car moment ever.
@Rgreene84 ok... and all these comments about mr jones being his penis aren't useless.. fuck off you rude trolling little cunt
RedEyedSniperGuy 16 hours ago
Genius. I Call Myself An Airhead.
SaintPatrick1985 2 days ago
The first thing I noticed was that Fender Jaguar - WOW!
I only of Counting Crows from the movie "Rounders" Then started listening to all their music. This one's my favorite. That "sha-la-la-la" reminds me of Van Morrison.
patrickwinslow 5 days ago
gosti ^^
TheKss3 6 days ago
my dad got fucked up in a grease-related housefire in 94' and had to get skin graphs and all that, it's a miracle he lived. but, they played this on the radio constantly back then, perhaps thats why i hate the song. i mean i like the music and the lyrics but the memories associated with the song are traumatizing
RedEyedSniperGuy 1 week ago
@RedEyedSniperGuy Why did you feel the need to post that... Useless
Rgreene84 5 days ago
@RedEyedSniperGuy Thats has a very deep-fried meaning. It sure sparked a fire my heart.
darklordixor 1 day ago in playlist Favorite videos
Like you guys don't talk with your penis when you go to a bar
faerieguts 1 week ago
Mr Jones is his friend!
QuickToMoOn817 1 week ago
i love this song soooo much
mahea86mkny 2 weeks ago
oh my God amazing song!!!!
missdreadlocks85 3 weeks ago
Hmm I thought the proper Grammatical way of saying that line would be 'Mr.Jonesy and I' oh well this song kills, and I love that Sha la la la bit at the begining, killer sweet ,
guatemala946 4 weeks ago
me encanta esta musica nunca m cansare de escucharla ... xD
percylinaresmelgarej 1 month ago 2
@percylinaresmelgarej este tipoo de musica me relaja buena rola
jgvg12 5 days ago
is Mr. Jones his penis for real or is it a bottle of liquor? Honestly I'm wondering... Havent looked too far into the lyrics... please anyone?
MaikeP71 1 month ago
@MaikeP71 Mr. Jones is a real person, a friend of his.
ElvisPelvis0 1 month ago
@ElvisPelvis0 are you sure?
MaikeP71 1 month ago
@MaikeP71 The primary topic of the song itself is perhaps how two struggling musicians (Duritz and bassist Marty Jones of The Himalayans) "want to be big stars," believing that "when everybody loves me, I will never be lonely." Look it up on wikipedia
ElvisPelvis0 1 month ago
@ElvisPelvis0 you actually believed what you read on wikipedia?
DigiDestined5555 1 month ago
@DigiDestined5555 wikipedia is a reliable resource... try lieing on it and see how fast it comes down.. then say some truth on it.. within hours it will be edited to be 100% correct..
MegaAshbourne 4 weeks ago
@MaikeP71 Yeah, try look for the Movie Mr.Jones..
MrJuniorJS 3 weeks ago
damn , this video brings back some awesome memories. i wish i could go back in time.
alkaline 1 month ago
We all want to be big stars, but we don't know why and we don't know how But when everybody loves me, I'm going to be just about as happy as I can be Mr. Jones and me, we're gonna be big stars
adrian2117 1 month ago
mr jones and storming through the barrio
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LOOK KIDS!...A REAL SONG WRITTEN BY REAL PEOPLE ON REAL INSTRUMENTS!!!!!!!
stevenweaven 1 month ago
Stop Porn, For This
HCrvnts 2 months ago
hey, he was rocking the jeans into the uggs trend way before its time...
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i sampled this into a hip hop beat, check out my channel if you want and let me know what you think! thanks
bnichproductions 2 months ago
Every girl who seen him live met Mr. Jones as well.
WhiteWolfUsa 2 months ago
''Paint myself blue re black and grey'' gawd love counting crows, I've looked all over for this video on youtube finallllly found it yay! thanks for posting... now I'll try to find ''December''
kechia10 2 months ago
Mr. Jones is Marty Jones a friend from their former band The Himalayans.
nellie2581 2 months ago 4
I love Counting Crows
nellie2581 2 months ago
RIP <3 Always miss Kurt Cobain
ImHalfJackalope 2 months ago
@ImHalfJackalope wrong band....your looking for nirvana
YepThatsHim 2 months ago
Better yet, it can pass him a bottle @ 1:00 :S
thecdyrdr 3 months ago
my buddy's wife gave the singer 2 blowjobs. when the band was popular, mid nineties shit.
RPGbees 3 months ago
@RPGbees so she had a very close encounter with mr. jones?
dustinsteeves 2 months ago
i liked the song more before i saw this vid.
Diwawi7 3 months ago in playlist 7
i think everyone can agree, 60s was alright, 70s were cool, 80s sucked like hell, 90s the highlight of good music.....
Stonehenge442 3 months ago 3
god love this vid!!!!!!
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Tilkyandthebrigade 3 months ago
Man I wish I could dance like that.
KrackahLack 3 months ago
Mr Jones is his Penis!
nengland100 3 months ago 23
@nengland100 nope if u watch 100 grest songs of the 90's on vh1 adam duritz will tell ya that's what ppl thought but he explains it
mdfslfllf101 3 months ago in playlist mixed 3
@nengland100 That's a awesome party trick if his penis can hand him a bottle.
123321playstation 3 months ago
@nengland100 so his penis can "strike up a conversation"??? wow thats some talent!
Lizzzzz31 3 months ago 30
@Lizzzzz31 HisPenis: you know girl I may look like this but trust me "everybody loves me" in bed.
erlcly02 2 months ago
@Lizzzzz31 Mine can "Strike a match"
MisterWillie060 2 months ago 2
@Lizzzzz31 Must be a pretty Big topic.
ThatMadKiwiKid 1 month ago
@Lizzzzz31 the only words mine can say is "blow me".
MaghoxFr 1 month ago
@nengland100 Me and my penis are on a first name basis , thank you very much
CY0PS 2 months ago
@nengland100 I swear I didn't copy this... haha I got the same impression...
MaikeP71 1 month ago
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This has been my favorite song since I was 10 years old. I'm 27 now and I still love it as much as I did the first time I heard it.
cmudave02 3 months ago
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cmudave02 3 months ago
I've made an electronic remix of this :), watch?v=QGmKk2SuK0E
BeatmyBear 3 months ago
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excellent.
tabiigd 3 months ago
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tabiigd 3 months ago
Uplifting brilliance! How can you not like music like this,(maybe if you were dead!).
MrGazzabing 3 months ago
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his dance at 42 seconds just was not something i needed to see today. Good song though
DrFeelgood1 3 months ago
his dance at 46 seconds just was not something i needed to see today. Good song though
DrFeelgood1 3 months ago
Damn this song sucks dick.
Ripenr32 3 months ago
@Ripenr32 Retard.
MrGazzabing 3 months ago
Joe Rogan can sing
onevideoaday11 3 months ago
im sorry 1990s, this song is awesome, but i cant forgive you for that wig
weezyFshady 3 months ago
What the fuck is in his pockets? and why won't he get his hands out of there?
MrDogDangerous 3 months ago
@MrDogDangerous mr. jones ;)
kurtywurty85 3 months ago
ioiiiii...love it :D :D
luckystrike29031989 3 months ago
This video was just added to a music playlist at JustPlay.fm
justplayfm 3 months ago
After the abomination that was popular music in the 80s, but before the abomination that was popular music in the late 90s, there were actually a few decent songs. :)
CeeKayz0rz 4 months ago
Does anyone else get annoyed by the fact that he seems to need to have his jacket partly falling off for the whole video? Who's comfortable wearing a jacket like that?
ivoloyola1 4 months ago
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Cuantos Recuerdos! Temazo.
elbati78 4 months ago
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elbati78 4 months ago
LLegó la pRimAvEra ! aca les dejo un TEMAZO como para empezar bien esta hermosa estación a mas de uno le va a traer VARIOS recuerdos y locuras que pasaron con este tema aaah FELIZ DIA de la JUVENTUD la mejorrr etapaa ::::Cuando uno es joven los pensamientos se vuelven amor, con la edad el amor se vuelve pensamientos. Albert Einstein::: xoxo
rockostone20 4 months ago
@rockostone20 Coincido con vos,totalmente de acuerdo
elbati78 4 months ago
adam duritz is so adorable in this video <33
mizunderztood01 4 months ago
my favorite song! si y a bien une chanson qui me fout la patate c est bien celle la ! chacun apprécéri_era si i il veut mais moi j adooooooooooooooor'ere depuis longtemps!!!!!!!!!!
einatestf 4 months ago
buena banda
zeppelin208 4 months ago in playlist levitando
my favorite part of the video is when he is jumping
HikaruKurai 4 months ago
@HikaruKurai the whole video hahaha (Y)
cloudraz 4 months ago
379 people dislike staring at beautiful women
carlosbragatto 4 months ago
Best song ever
elad1891 5 months ago
Ahh the 90's, where Bobcat Goldwaith spasms of the 80's police academy were normal.
BallsInYourJawsBitch 5 months ago
hes jz trying to be funny
edward261000 5 months ago
Born in 1992.
And STILL love this.
KajouKing 5 months ago
@KajouKing 91 here, loved this song as a kid and it's still a great tune.
Gearoboy 4 months ago
fuck off this is fucking osom
chlo08teddy 5 months ago
unfortunatley video killed the radio star. These guys are the best at singing and muscial storytelling, but I just cannot watch the vids...I dont get it
morningstar1978 5 months ago
proudly born in 1983 :)
kornkid22 5 months ago
@kornkid22 me too
jenniferdiscgolfer 4 months ago
have you ever tried to listen the whole cd?
it's a very hard task...
scastrolima 5 months ago
@scastrolima i've done it several times, it's pretty good when you are in the right mood. :P
enestreire 2 months ago
Whats wrong with the lead singer? Why he move like that?
megamouck 5 months ago
Mr Jones and me tell each other fairy tales you know who you are C................
23273011 5 months ago
Damn a Jaguar with a matching headstock and a gold top Les Paul with P90's it's like they raided the 60's for instruments...<.<
prettycolors2 5 months ago
any chance that laura from leighton buzzard in the 90`s is reading this? she loved counting crows - tony ag.ellis@tiscali.co.uk
MrAgellis 5 months ago
Very nice lyrics.
kuroda0 5 months ago
shalala lala la la la :D!!!!!!!!! weeeheee born in 93!
havinmyfun6969 5 months ago
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It's not about his penis! ! !
the song is about Marty Jones's father- David Serva (once david jones), a flamenco guitarist, who also had 5 women.. from every women he had one child. marty was his first son. later, his father left his mom - for that maria.. the
dancer..
shiriola 5 months ago
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shiriola 5 months ago
i hate these commericals..
ImAngeIam66 5 months ago
this song always makes my heart sink.... ahh i love it
AlbanianBarbie143 5 months ago in playlist 90s rock
With that dancing i dont think "she" will be looking at anybody lol
YouLoveMyNutz 5 months ago
Great song... but this, uhhh, "dancing" is why lead singers should also play an instrument.
N37BU6 5 months ago 2
I was down at the New Vansterdam
Aegelana 6 months ago
proudly born in 1993
carlord0 6 months ago 53
@carlord0 So?
WWFinurhouse 4 months ago
@WWFinurhouse this song came out in 93
carlord0 4 months ago
@carlord0 And your point is?
WWFinurhouse 4 months ago
@WWFinurhouse so shut the fuck up cock face.....
rollercuz 4 months ago
@rollercuz and then?
WWFinurhouse 4 months ago
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@rollercuz and then?
WWFinurhouse 4 months ago
@WWFinurhouse i win
carlord0 3 months ago
@carlord0 Why would you be proud of the year you were born? That's one of the most asinine things I've ever heard.
BagnatoD 4 months ago
@carlord0 same.. proudly born January 7th 1993 :D... god i miss the 90's
thatemokidjeremy 4 months ago
@carlord0 me too!
Elephant1936 3 months ago
@carlord0 you're still unlucky though.
t0ny0ngBayawak 3 months ago
How could someone not like this song? and he can definetly dance. Dancing is jus a way to express yourself n hes definetly doing that.
goalykid69 6 months ago 5
@goalykid69 is he expressing his lack of dancing skills? Then i totally agree with you about his dancing!
qtpiems1 5 months ago
Brother can't dance!
MrBrightside9246 6 months ago
well you know grey is my favourite colour! i felt so symbolic... yesterday, if i knew picasso i would buy myself a grey guitar and play!
relyanddefy 6 months ago
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RedDustRoad 6 months ago
WHAT A FUCKING SONG
carladee22 6 months ago
its about hanging with george jones and feeling inferior to him
MsBluepie 6 months ago
Love it One of my all time FAVS
brittbrat4590 6 months ago
i think he dances pretty cool.
kenyabanhart 6 months ago
Oh yeah here it is. The song that made me quit listening to the clearchannel radio. Now that I hear it again, I was completely justified.
KurtEThomas 6 months ago
He might have dreads but he still dances like a white guy
TheAviatorDown 6 months ago 4
I dont believe he picked up a lot of girls with those dance moves...
BobbyThJ 6 months ago 3
One of my favorite songs. So much implied nostalgia and good memories :)
sokratesz 6 months ago
I always thought the singer went "I wanna be someone joyfully, joyfully, joyfully"- so it's "I want to be someone to believe". (Hey, my mothertongue isn't English...)
sabrinapaulas 6 months ago 2
first to put it on youtube cool but the volume isn't loud enough for me lol
llDetroitLionsll 6 months ago
I'd like to hang out with Mr. Jones someday..
53prime 6 months ago 3
He dances like Howdy Doody with dreadlocks...
ridingroy 6 months ago 3
I named my cat after this song. Yes.
lindwaine 6 months ago 23
Unless your giving the money you make off of this video to the counting crows I suggest you take that commercial down.
Julianhache 7 months ago
Every time I hear this song I think of my dad. This is my childhood right here.
REGULATOR719 7 months ago
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REGULATOR719 7 months ago
90's FTW
MarioRulz58 7 months ago
classic music. 64000000 listeners of gaga, we are world in digress..............
shawndaven 7 months ago 2
@shawndaven gaga is not that bad, she was some good hits like "just dance"
pdaniel8 7 months ago
love this guys voice!
pinkrick333 7 months ago
This is one of the best tunes ever recorded.
MrJerryw08 7 months ago
0:00 <repeat buttom
BearpeaR 7 months ago
Beautiful song. I'm not going to comment on the dancing because I don't think he's dancing.
deepPelagic 7 months ago
@deepPelagic if you dont think he is dancing....then why did you call it dancing?
thechillinhippy 7 months ago
Me amarro d+ nesta música... :D
VALERIOLEO76 7 months ago
Eu me amarro é muito nesta música... :D
VALERIOLEO76 7 months ago
Adoro essa música!
bbaticini 7 months ago
this song is about ricki martin comming out of the closet, mr jones is his lifetime homo partner
thincow12 7 months ago
one of my fav songs but seriously....humping the mic is not a dance move.
thechillinhippy 7 months ago
@thechillinhippy There is now dancing in rock,only humping the mic XD
HeroicDefender 7 months ago
epic dancing.
Technolog1c 7 months ago
I wanna be Bob Dylan. Mr. Jones wishes he was someone just a little more funky
MrJcsettlemyre 7 months ago
Ahh the joys of working at officemax while in high school
Levanark 7 months ago
oh sheee , i haven't heard this song in ages.
perfect
MrJakobBrown 7 months ago
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stupid people with there stupid sad stories my friend dead well boehoe i dont know tyour friend shut up
lexmarkxx 7 months ago
@lexmarkxx your a dick
darkNARUTOpunk 7 months ago
@lexmarkxx your a dick
darkNARUTOpunk 7 months ago
clearly about his penis
krzyzewski7 7 months ago 52
@krzyzewski7 no penis can be funkier than bob dylan
luuupin 6 months ago
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LOL 'she's looking at you, oh no no, she's looking at me' hahahahahahaha
true, he's talking about his penis
casela 6 months ago
@krzyzewski7 LOL now thats all I am thinking about!!
chickenoddle 5 months ago
@krzyzewski7
Duritz: "I have heard everything from it being about some ancient blues man who taught me to play music, which is completely ridiculous, but like somebody's movie fantasy. I've also heard it's about my dick, which is even more ridiculous. "
qiovanni 5 months ago
@krzyzewski7 ok. i dont no if your just joking but its actuly his son........
rollercuz 4 months ago
MUITO LEGAL ESSA MUSICA!!!!!!!!!!!
leandrochc 7 months ago
to poltallach, rip your friend. That's what certain songs do to us eh. That's what makes songs like this special. Remember fondly .. .. ..
wendypeeps45 7 months ago
el soundtrack de la super producción casera de la galanti
vsranoni 7 months ago
This song is "Going-to-a-bar-and -then-getting-laid-type-music."
Slumpnasty 7 months ago
I WANNA BE BOB DYLAN!!!!!!!!
confusedballoon 7 months ago
fuck the fuckers
dafuksup 8 months ago
Hey everyone commenting on Adam's dancing. If you want to see good dancing go watch Justin Timberlake or Michael Jackson. but if you want to hear real music that is well written has real musical instruments and is actually about something other than going to clubs to dance than shut up and watch this video.
MrBuc128 8 months ago 3
1 hit wonder or two I never got past the first
scotch679 8 months ago
i did like this video ,
if your gonna ask why turn off the volume an seee,
malindaleepaul 8 months ago
Check out "Chillin" by Five Wheel soul
TheMusicluv1 8 months ago
he is high as hell
boldoake 8 months ago
worst dancer in the history of music video's .
TheBlownification 8 months ago 3
@TheBlownification it's just dancing :)
nck08 8 months ago
@TheBlownification This may be true.Unfortunately today people are more concerned with dancing than they are with good music. Sure Adam is a crappy dancer but he's a great songwriter.
Gibsonhb1 8 months ago
@TheBlownification gaga is worst
CariagaXIII 4 months ago
I picked up my friend whose last name is Jones and this song came up on the radio as soon as we pulled out of his driveway. It was the greatest musical car moment ever.
Wumek69 8 months ago
love this song. if you guys like this, you might like our music channel, "nelomusic1". try the songs "does he look" or "last night" :)
-nelo
nelomusic1 8 months ago
This whole album [August and Ev