A Long December

Counting Crows

About A Long December

"A Long December" is a song by American alternative rock band Counting Crows. It is the second single and thirteenth track from their second album, Recovering The Satellites (1996). The song peaked at number five on the US Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart and number one on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart.


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1996
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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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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

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."
Chart Performance
The song reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. and was one of the band's biggest hits.
Lyrics Origin
The 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.
Music Video
The music video for "A Long December" was directed by Nigel Dick and featured actress Courteney Cox, who at that time was dating Adam Duritz.
Notable Performances
The band performed "A Long December" on Saturday Night Live in 1997. This performance was often credited with boosting the song's popularity.
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.
Cover versions
Several artists have covered this song in their performances, including the Goo Goo Dolls and Matchbox 20.
Cultural Impact
The song has been used in television shows and movies, such as "Friends," highlighting its enduring popularity and cultural influence.
Reception
Critics 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.
Acoustic Version
In 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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