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About Mr. Jones
"Mr. Jones" is a song by American alternative rock band Counting Crows. It was released in December 1993 as the lead single and third track from their debut album, August and Everything After (1993). It was the band's first radio hit and has been described as a "breakout" single. "Mr. Jones" reached number seven in France, number five in the United States, and number one in Canada.
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Sha, la, la, la, la, la, laMmmUh huhI was down at the New AmsterdamStaring at this yellow-haired girlMr Jones strikes up a conversationWith a black-haired flamenco dancerYou know, she dances while his father plays guitarShe's suddenly beautifulWe all want something beautifulMan, I wish I was beautifulSo come dance the silence down through the morningSha la, la, la, la, la, la, laYeahUh huhYeahCut up, Maria!Show me some of that Spanish dancin'Pass me a bottle, Mr JonesBelieve in meHelp me believe in anything'Cause I want to be someone who believesYeahMr Jones and meTell each other fairy talesAnd we stare at the beautiful womenShe's looking at youAh, no, no, she's looking at meSmilin' in the bright lightsComing through in stereoWhen everybody loves youYou can never be lonelyWell, I'm gonna paint my picturePaint myself in blue and red and black and grayAll of the beautiful colors are very, very meaningfulYeah, well, you know gray is my favorite colorI felt so symbolic yesterdayIf I knew PicassoI would buy myself a gray guitar and playMr Jones and meLook into the futureYeah, we stare at the beautiful womenShe's looking at youI don't think soShe's looking at meStanding in the spotlightI bought myself a gray guitarWhen everybody loves meI will never be lonelyI will never be lonelySaid I'm never gonna beLonelyI wanna be a lionYeah, everybody wants to pass as catsWe all wanna be big, big starsYeah, but we got different reasons for thatBelieve in me'Cause I don't believe in anythingAnd I wanna be someone to believe, to believe, to believeYeah!Mr Jones and meStumbling through the BarrioYeah, we stare at the beautiful womenShe's perfect for youMan, there's got to be somebody for meI wanna be Bob DylanMr Jones wishes he was someone just a little more funkyWhen everybody love youOh! Son, that's just about as funky as you can beMr Jones and meStarin' at the videoWhen I look at the television, I wanna see meStaring right back at meWe all wanna be big starsBut we don't know why, and we don't know howBut when everybody loves meI'm wanna be just about as happy as I can beMr Jones and meWe're gonna be big stars
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Counting Crows
Counting Crows is an American rock band from Berkeley, California, formed in 1991. The band consists of Adam Duritz (lead vocals, piano), David Bryson (guitar), Charlie Gillingham (accordion, keyboards), Dan Vickrey (lead guitar), David Immerglück (guitar, banjo, mandolin), Jim Bogios (drums) and Millard Powers (bass). more »
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Written by: Adam Fredric Duritz, Ben G Mize, Charles Thomas Gillingham, Daniel John Vickrey, David Lynn Bryson, Matthew Mark Malley, Steve Bowman
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Origin and Inspiration"Mr. Jones" is a song by American rock band Counting Crows, released in 1993. - The song was inspired by the lead singer's father, who was nicknamed Mr. Jones. |
Debut Album LaunchIt was included in their debut album "August and Everything After." - This song played a key role in making the band popular. |
Billboard Charts"Mr. Jones" peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. - It was Counting Crows' highest-charting song in the United States. |
Video and MTV InfluenceThe music video for "Mr. Jones" was in heavy rotation on MTV, which greatly contributed to the song's popularity. - Directed by Oliver Stone’s cinematographer, Robert Richardson, the video is known for its unique visual flair. |
Lyrics InsightThe lyrics of the song reflect Adam Duritz's desire to be a rock star. - “Mr. Jones” is actually about Duritz’s childhood friend Marty Jones, and both aspiring to become famous. |
Live PerformancesThe song's popularity led to Counting Crows performing it at almost all of their live shows. - Over the years, the band has developed numerous live versions of "Mr. Jones." |
Cultural Impact"Mr. Jones" gained cultural relevance and has been tapped for various TV show soundtracks and commercials. - Its distinctive guitar riff and catchy chorus made it a staple of '90s pop culture. |
Critiques and ReceptionAlthough the song was a commercial success, it received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its lyrical depth, while others considered it overplayed. - Duritz himself has expressed mixed emotions about "Mr. Jones," saying that it was misinterpreted by fans and media. |
Use in MediaThe song has been featured in several films and television series, including Mr. Deeds, Zoo, and Happy Endings. |
Cover VersionsVarious cover versions of "Mr. Jones" have been done by different artists in a variety of styles. Some well-known covers include those by Marty Casey, Lovehammers, and Drivin N Cryin. |
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