A Long December
Counting Crows
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A long December and there's reason to believe Maybe this year will be better than the last I can't remember the last thing that you said as you were leavin' Now the days go by so fast And it's one more day up in the canyons And it's one more night in Hollywood If you think that I could be forgiven I wish you would The smell of hospitals in winter And the feeling that it's all a lot of oysters, but no pearls All at once you look across a crowded room To see the way that light attaches to a girl And it's one more day up in the canyons And it's one more night in Hollywood If you think you might come to California I think you should Drove up to Hillside Manor sometime after two a.m. And talked a little while about the year I guess the winter makes you laugh a little slower, Makes you talk a little lower about the things you could not show her And it's been a long December and there's reason to believe Maybe this year will be better than the last I can't remember all the times I tried to tell my myself To hold on to these moments as they pass And it's one more day up in the canyon And it's one more night in Hollywood It's been so long since I've seen the ocean I guess I should Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
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Written by: Adam Fredric Duritz, Ben G Mize, Charles Thomas Gillingham, Daniel John Vickrey, David Lynn Bryson, Matthew Mark Malley
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"A Long December" was released as a single in 1996. It was the second single off of Counting Crows' sophomore album "Recovering the Satellites."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. and was one of the band's biggest hits.
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Lyrics OriginThe lyrics of "A Long December" were penned by lead vocalist Adam Duritz. They reflect upon a difficult year in his life, and he has also said it is about looking back and hoping for better things in the future.
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Music VideoThe music video for "A Long December" was directed by Nigel Dick and featured actress Courteney Cox, who at that time was dating Adam Duritz.
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Notable PerformancesThe band performed "A Long December" on Saturday Night Live in 1997. This performance was often credited with boosting the song's popularity.
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Awards and Recognition"A Long December" was nominated for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 39th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Cover versionsSeveral artists have covered this song in their performances, including the Goo Goo Dolls and Matchbox 20.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been used in television shows and movies, such as "Friends," highlighting its enduring popularity and cultural influence.
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ReceptionCritics often hail "A Long December" as one of the best songs from the 90s alternative rock era, and it remains one of Counting Crows' most beloved songs.
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Acoustic VersionIn 2013, the Counting Crows released an acoustic version of "A Long December" as part of their "Echoes of the Outlaw Roadshow" album.
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