This is the kind of calming song your dad played in the car at medium-low volume while driving the family home on the highway late at night, front windows rolled down with a cool breeze coming in, you and your siblings asleep in the back.
My description is very similar, but it's late afternoon in early December, before the Midwest snow falls, and your dad is driving down the expressway, as he smoothly maneuvers around a white box truck in the center lane with a rear door that has a crooked handle and some of the paint flaking off, revealing the primed metal below. The extreme angle that the sun passes through this time of year casts a very orange sepia tone on everything, from the white box truck, to the interstate, to the tall tan concrete walls lining both sides of it, and even to the bare tree branches poking up over the top of the walls.
how does it fit in life now? does it sit the same way it did then? you are you the same? i found this song in berlin in 08' and notta is the same so i just wonder...
I remember hearing this song for the first time in 1995 at the Houston zoo. I went on a school field trip and had my sandwich and Surge soda and was sitting in the outdoor eating area. They had it playing over the speakers and it was just a really good day. 90's don't die!
I still love this song as much as I did when I first heard it. I was around 33 years old, I'm 61 now and still listening. Really great vocals, lyrics, everything about it is just awesome. 🥰
I wouldn't be surprised if this song popped up again in 100 or even 200 years. It really has that timeless quality, which is so difficult to describe, but you know it when you hear it.
I had a very abusive father. I was born in 90 and went to elementary school in Arizona and that was before the abuse got REALLY bad. He used to put a ziplock bag of cereal together so I could eat it while he takes me to school. And we’d listen to the radio. Songs like this hold those good memories of us in my head. As much as I don’t like my dad, I like those memories. I wish I could reach out to these guys and tell them. The impact they have is incredible. I get choked up because I’m so grateful to have that moment.
I hope you have forgiven your father, he was probably just a victim too. Its a childhood trauma that repeats itself until someone tries to break it and heal. Have a good one!
I remember always hearing this song as a kid riding around on weekends with my dad. I get all the feels and waves of nostalgia listening to this. This song has so much of a deeper meaning to me as an adult now and as my dad is losing his battle to stage 4 cancer. So many questions about God, life, and why?
It's so strange....... My dad passed away may 10yh 2020, this song is all. My youth, my moments looking at him doing nothing special, asking myself what life will be looking like... So nostalgic, so heartbreaking but feeling free and grateful for this life
Iconic 90's tune. JR has such a dynamic beautiful voice on this recording. I sing this song often especially when warming up the vocal chords because of the range in his voice. One of my fave 90's of all time by far.
Never thought about it like that way. Good very good observation. Im Holding that thought as I head out of the milky way, controls set on warp speed. Wanna come wit?
lol i heard this song for the first time in 98. I would listen to it over and over back then. lol man im always a day late and a dollar short. but this is the first time watching the video and after seeing all the signs and symbols and you covering your eye at 3:47 i knew what god hes talking about.
I heard this song about a million times during the 90s but this is the first time I've seen it. What a beautiful video! I love the colors and the overexposure effect. The singer is very charismatic, too. I'm also loving the VERY 90s camera panning and spinning.
Same here. I am just watching the video for the very first time in 2022, 27 years after first hearing it! I've heard the song so many times - it is one of the songs that just takes me back to my 20s - but I somehow never knew who sang it.
I was really depressed when this song came out. I was listening to this song when I tried to end it all, because of a breakup with someone that I really loved. This song resonated with me at the time. I and a friend would visit and listen to this song over, and over, and over. He was having some very personal problems, his wife left him and he was listening to this song, he had it on repeat and he did end it all. The song was playing when they found him, and I often wondered if this song resonated with him more than it did with me. I hoped that it would have worked for me, but thank GOD it didn't. I am a Christian now and I believe that I will meet GOD when it is my appointed time. Thank you for this beautiful song after all these years.
Amen to that! I grew up in a friend group in the early 2000s that loved drugs and rock music. I was friends with them because of the music. Dated one of the guys for several years. He was abusive. I got out but am still fond hearted of that group because most of them were just heartbroken teenagers. I am now a devout Christian, I have a family and a great life. Many of them have been to jail and or prison. As my ex is still in prison now. This song just hits something in me. It did back then and always will.
Me to bro the 90’s were the last of innocents I mean we didn’t have a phone in our hand at all periods of the day. We actually hung out with our friends listened to music and talked.
This Cd got me through some of the toughest years of my life. Thank you for being such a positive force in my life. I honestly don't know where I would be without you guys.
I was in my 30's when this kind of music came out Dishwalla, Goo Goo dolls, Our Lady Peace, Tea Party, etc. and immediately recognized this as the most important song writing period thus far in history. I grew up in the 80's, but this is MY era !
I can't hear this song without thinking it's either: 1) A song about a child with terminal illness exploring ideas about what's going to happen after, or 2) A song about somebody's lifetime, growing from childhood curiosity into a person nearing the end of their life and being brought back to those same questions so many years later Either way I interpret it, it makes me want to cry, and it's genuinely been too long for me to remember the last time anything made me that sad lol
There was a time when nearly all the FM stations played awesome music; I'm fortunate to have grown up during that time. Thank you JR for adding to that soundtrack with this timeless music.
All these 90s songs remind me of the times when I'd have the radio on practically 24/7 because the airwaves was brimming with great songs like this. Perhaps it's just me feeling dissatisfied with the world more (as that seems to happen the older you get), but I can't help feeling wistful for when music seemed so much better. Thank heavens that UA-cam (and Spotify, Pandora, etc.) exists; as a big music-lover, I'm really grateful for it/them.
"Counting Blue Cars" Must of been mid afternoon As I could tell by how far the child's shadow stretched out And he walked with a purpose in his sneakers, down the street He had many questions like children often do He said, "Tell me all your thoughts on God And tell me am I very far?" Must of been late afternoon As on our way the sun broke free of the clouds We count only blue cars skip the cracks, in the street And ask many questions like children often do We said, "Tell me all your thoughts on God 'Cause I would really like to meet her And ask her why we're who we are. Tell me all your thoughts on God 'Cause I am on my way to see her So tell me am I very far, am I very far now?" It's getting cold picked up the pace How our shoes make hard noises in this place Our clothes are stained We pass many cross-eyed people And ask many questions Like children often do "Tell me all your thoughts on God. 'Cause I would really like to meet her And ask her why we're who we are, tell And tell me all your thoughts on God. 'Cause I am on my way to see her So tell me am I very far Am I very far now, am I very far now, am I very far now? Tell me all your thoughts on God."
@Megan Cummings Church is man made. Scripture can be misinterpreted. Religion is not CHRIST. RELIGION AND CHURCH SPLIT PEOPLE. PEOLE SERVE THE CHURCH. SATAN WANTS NOTHING MORE THAN TO SPLIT PEOPLE. CHRIST THE FATHER TELLS US WHAT TO DO. PEOPLE DON'T ALWAYS NEED CHURCH TO FIND THE TRUE FATHER. MAKE NO MISTAKE THE WORD OF GOD IS PURE. SO IF NOBODY HS EVER TOLD U. I LOVE U. SEARCH UR HEART OUR FATHER IS ALWAYS THERE.
This song. This friggin song... 20 years later, and this is STILL my all-time favorite song, out of all the music I've heard throughout my life. THIS SONG!!! PS: Kids, there's another 23s of guitar riff at the end of this song that they don't play on the radio/in the video. And it's amazing.
JR--thanks so much for this tune. My mother passed away in late 93 and the next couple of years were very hard for me. This song helped me through it. Sounds silly maybe. But it did.
@@mikeysuzefour the grounge rock made a comeback in the early 90's. The grunge rock then turned heavier like god smack , shinedown. That scene is still strong in 2019. This band isnt that far off from that sound. I doubt the 80"s and up to 1992 eara will ever be the same. The 80's were fun music. From beginning to end. That was a long decade of fun. These bands saliva included seem to be more into the message not only in the titles. Almost goth grunge like.
I think I wish still 29 when this came out, my oldest daughter was four, I was married, I had started my career in 86. The die was cast &The path was set. Great song.
JR I remember summers by the pool in South Florida listening to Counting Blue Cars and Charlie Brown's Parents. Have you ever considered how much, in this big world, you and your music played such a huge and memorable part of the lives of small strangers so far away? Your music with Dishwalla is, and will always be, as fresh as when it came out :)
I was behind the scenes of this 12-16 hr video. I was a tenant at Dome Village on 8th and Garland outside DT Los Angeles. They were all very nice. And the old guy was Holarious .
The very cool and exciting thing is Mr. JR Richards responds in the comments thanking fans for listening to this very awesome track. Of course we love it and still listen to it. Thank you for writing and producing such an astounding record. Hope all is well and God bless you!
@rfrolicarts, .....I hear and read you there! One of my best times in life, during the 90's was when my son was born, and though I was young and a single parent, I had help from my parents and my family. My best memories were, when my son asked interesting and intriguing questions. He loved it , when I would introduced him to music that I liked. He would later introduce me to music that he liked which was a lot of alternative. Which I grew to like quickly. We now refer to it as 90's music. It feels good to reminisce.
saw these guys back in the '90's,great live act,and band member are so kind to their fans,they hung around and signed tons of stuff after a sold out show
18 year old college student who just found this track and my god the video editing and song go crazy. Had to slow down the vid to read some of those dope stills between the different parts of the vid. Such an iconic sound and song 🫶
You guys have some nerve! He died when he was 17 y.o. You f-ckers didn't know him. You might've thrown him too if you had. (jus' kidding) But I still like this tune, a lot. And, I still miss that little man soooo much.
Lyrics Must've been mid afternoon I could tell by how far the child's shadow stretched out and He walked with a purpose In his sneakers, down the street He had many questions Like children often do He said: Tell me all your thoughts on God Tell me am I very far Must've been late afternoon On our way the sun broke free of the clouds We count only blue cars Skip the cracks in the street And ask many questions Like children often do We said: Tell me all your thoughts on God 'Cause I'd really like to meet her And ask her why we're who we are Tell me all your thoughts on God 'Cause I'm on my way to see her So tell me am I very far, Am I very far now? It's getting cold, picked up the pace! How our shoes make hard noises in this place! Our clothes are stained We pass many cross-eyed people And ask many questions Like children often do Tell me all your thoughts on God 'Cause I'd really like to meet her And ask her why we're who we are Tell me all your thoughts on God 'Cause I'm on my way to see her So tell me, am I very far? We're not very far now We're not very far now We're not very far now
![Dishwalla - Counting Blue Cars (Live) [MTV Beach House 1996] Phantom Eyce](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/M6GRxliRpOo/mqdefault.jpg)
Glad you all are still listening after all these years! I wrote this in 1993 and recorded it with Dishwalla in 1994 :)
Great song J.R., how about an explanation of the lyrics? way too much speculation out there.
Great song, always on my playlist.
Great to know when you write this!!! Back to tour with the band...Pendergast are there back too! ;-)
Stanley Anderson
I suspect he was trying to impress a girl with the lyrics.
i fuckin wrshp this song
This is the kind of calming song your dad played in the car at medium-low volume while driving the family home on the highway late at night, front windows rolled down with a cool breeze coming in, you and your siblings asleep in the back.
That is a fantastic image! ✯ Thank you for listening :) 🙏🎵
My description is very similar, but it's late afternoon in early December, before the Midwest snow falls, and your dad is driving down the expressway, as he smoothly maneuvers around a white box truck in the center lane with a rear door that has a crooked handle and some of the paint flaking off, revealing the primed metal below. The extreme angle that the sun passes through this time of year casts a very orange sepia tone on everything, from the white box truck, to the interstate, to the tall tan concrete walls lining both sides of it, and even to the bare tree branches poking up over the top of the walls.
Incredible song!! Thank you!! 🎵🎶🙏❤
You captured the mood _perfectly_ 🤗
Im that dad now, but i was a teenager when it came out
Was born in 73. Early twenties and in the prime of my life when this was out. It will stick with me forever!
hell i am old and it kick ass
Thanks so much for sharing AND for still listening.
how does it fit in life now? does it sit the same way it did then? you are you the same? i found this song in berlin in 08' and notta is the same so i just wonder...
This song is what we need now more than ever. The world has become so evil.
Your prime is 25-38 as a man..
I was in middle school when this song came out. I'm 40 years old now. Still sounds so fresh!
I remember hearing this song for the first time in 1995 at the Houston zoo. I went on a school field trip and had my sandwich and Surge soda and was sitting in the outdoor eating area. They had it playing over the speakers and it was just a really good day. 90's don't die!
Love it! Thanks for sharing :)
I don't know why - but I smiled reading this little memory of yours.. Thanks for sharing!
Bro knew you hit home as soon as I seen surge haha yup about the same age part of my being now pretty much one of those nostalgic keep sakes
Surge soda.
Awesome story, thinking back to times like that can bring you to tears.
Awesome to see there's still nineties fans out there. WE'RE NOT DEAD YET!!!
That is right!!
LMAO obviously not because appreciation for talent doesn't die.
YES, MAN!!!!! YOU'RE RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!
Not by a long shot.
90’s strong always and forever
I still love this song as much as I did when I first heard it. I was around 33 years old, I'm 61 now and still listening. Really great vocals, lyrics, everything about it is just awesome. 🥰
✯ That is so awesome to hear Suzanne!! :) 🙏🎵
Same here, just turned 62 :) this song is definitely a one of a kind gem with it's ethereal music, lyrics and vocals, it's perfect.
I'm 60 years old myself and listening to this and all the comments put you in tears.
Am 68 & still love & listen to this song. Thank you J R . .
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Yup
This is what a million dollar voice going thru a $90 Shure 57 microphone sounds like!
This is definitely one of the coolest songs of the 90'S
INCROYABLE ! .. années 90 's 🎸🙏
Wow! Thank you :)
I wouldn't be surprised if this song popped up again in 100 or even 200 years. It really has that timeless quality, which is so difficult to describe, but you know it when you hear it.
You came to listen after the Hawaii Wilfires?
That would be amazing!!
Ted Mosby claims he brought me here, but it was actually Lily Aldrin.
It was this mysterious DJ called Dr. X
Who? 😂 nerd!!!!
@@TheMartinFigueroayou beat me to it.. you son of a beash!
This episode just brought me back 😂
I had a very abusive father. I was born in 90 and went to elementary school in Arizona and that was before the abuse got REALLY bad. He used to put a ziplock bag of cereal together so I could eat it while he takes me to school. And we’d listen to the radio. Songs like this hold those good memories of us in my head. As much as I don’t like my dad, I like those memories. I wish I could reach out to these guys and tell them. The impact they have is incredible. I get choked up because I’m so grateful to have that moment.
Music is a powerful thing... I hope all is well!
I hope you have forgiven your father, he was probably just a victim too. Its a childhood trauma that repeats itself until someone tries to break it and heal. Have a good one!
I WANT MY 90s BACK!
I hear you..
Me 2222
Me too, and I was born in 2008!
1000000 %
I remember always hearing this song as a kid riding around on weekends with my dad. I get all the feels and waves of nostalgia listening to this. This song has so much of a deeper meaning to me as an adult now and as my dad is losing his battle to stage 4 cancer. So many questions about God, life, and why?
Stephanie Carter she’s there, and she’s watching over him, ready to bring him into heaven 😉
Though we are a blip in time this song and the memories it brings will last forever. Godspeed!!!!
Stay strong, all love from Daytona beach
It's so strange....... My dad passed away may 10yh 2020, this song is all. My youth, my moments looking at him doing nothing special, asking myself what life will be looking like... So nostalgic, so heartbreaking but feeling free and grateful for this life
@@CarDaddyOfficial thank you ❤️
This song is like a time machine straight back to the 1990s*
Yes! Also included is Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors, Pearl Jam, Hootie and the Blowfish, and Bush.
Or the answer to the question:
describe the 90's with one song?
@Ethan Long Schlong Sorry but technically that's not 90's, but 80's.
Iconic 90's tune. JR has such a dynamic beautiful voice on this recording. I sing this song often especially when warming up the vocal chords because of the range in his voice. One of my fave 90's of all time by far.
✯ Wow! I am honored Mike :) 🙏🎵
This is a great example of a song that evokes an emotional response, taking me back to high school.
Timeless tune…
So who out here in 2024 still jamming to this? 🎸
Me!
dude get a life every year the same comment
Sorry I'm late.
Totally bro. Still my favorite band. Discovered them on the FM when I was im 4th grade. Was hooked.
Me!
Glad to see you all again, fellow 90s surfers!
I was 9 yrs of when this came out and still remember hearing it in my mom's car. I miss you mom. So much. 4-26-62 to 2-17-02
❤
Music is a powerful thing.. sending good thoughts your way!
These guys are surprisingly cool: humble, friendly, graceful. Real class acts.
Music is the closest thing we have to a time machine.
TRUTH!
Agreed 💯
nah bruh. Ice Core samples. I don't even think the 8 track was invented when mozart played his first dive tavern.
Never thought about it like that way. Good very good observation. Im Holding that thought as I head out of the milky way, controls set on warp speed. Wanna come wit?
I got one but I don't recommend it to people.
A song about existentialism. The 90s, when artists weren't fake and plastic.
👏🏼💕✨
lol i heard this song for the first time in 98. I would listen to it over and over back then. lol man im always a day late and a dollar short. but this is the first time watching the video and after seeing all the signs and symbols and you covering your eye at 3:47 i knew what god hes talking about.
@@jacobknapp2710 There's also the lyric "Tell me all your thoughts on God. And tell me, am I very far?"
They were all fake and plastic
@@マシュードーラン only Courtney
I think he was definitely one of the best vocalists of the 90s!
I heard this song about a million times during the 90s but this is the first time I've seen it. What a beautiful video! I love the colors and the overexposure effect. The singer is very charismatic, too. I'm also loving the VERY 90s camera panning and spinning.
I don't think I ever watched the video
Spot on
Same here. I am just watching the video for the very first time in 2022, 27 years after first hearing it! I've heard the song so many times - it is one of the songs that just takes me back to my 20s - but I somehow never knew who sang it.
Same here! I have the cd too!
Lily Aldrin talked me into this!
Literally reminds me of living in NYC
I was really depressed when this song came out. I was listening to this song when I tried to end it all, because of a breakup with someone that I really loved. This song resonated with me at the time. I and a friend would visit and listen to this song over, and over, and over. He was having some very personal problems, his wife left him and he was listening to this song, he had it on repeat and he did end it all. The song was playing when they found him, and I often wondered if this song resonated with him more than it did with me. I hoped that it would have worked for me, but thank GOD it didn't. I am a Christian now and I believe that I will meet GOD when it is my appointed time. Thank you for this beautiful song after all these years.
GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND ✌️🇺🇾🇺🇾 2:07
❤@@charlysonoman
@@charlysonoman God bless you also...
I think life is all about music and love! The music is it!
Amen to that! I grew up in a friend group in the early 2000s that loved drugs and rock music. I was friends with them because of the music. Dated one of the guys for several years. He was abusive. I got out but am still fond hearted of that group because most of them were just heartbroken teenagers. I am now a devout Christian, I have a family and a great life. Many of them have been to jail and or prison. As my ex is still in prison now. This song just hits something in me. It did back then and always will.
Plot twist, Ted mosby was actually Dr X all along.🤯
Lol!
HAHAHA Too Funny!
I hate you 😂😂😂
*spits* - WHAAAT?!
Hey guys, follow my lead.
*Takes Sip*
*SPIT*
-NOO!
God I miss the 90's, I had an awesome childhood then!
70s childhood was much better.
Me to bro the 90’s were the last of innocents I mean we didn’t have a phone in our hand at all periods of the day. We actually hung out with our friends listened to music and talked.
@@MrKarmapolice97 i get your point but late 70s and early 80s were a different kind of special time.
This song will always rock. It rocked then, it rocks now. And when I wake up in the morning it will still rock.
hell yea
T Moody - fu** yes
T Moody
It'll rock even if you don't wake up
your greatest hit was released on VH1 in June 1996; luv ya music; bring back 90s again; better than 2022!
Counting Blue Cars by Dishwalla has been one of my favorites for 20 years
2023 and still gives me great vibes!
It's also wholesome to see the lead singers responses to the comments 😊
Thanks so much for the kind words! :)
This Cd got me through some of the toughest years of my life. Thank you for being such a positive force in my life. I honestly don't know where I would be without you guys.
I am tottaly honored my man :) Thanks so much for the post! - JR
I was in my 30's when this kind of music came out Dishwalla, Goo Goo dolls, Our Lady Peace, Tea Party, etc. and immediately recognized this as the most important song writing period thus far in history. I grew up in the 80's, but this is MY era !
Skip...……..LOL, oh please, how were the 90's the most important song writing period and how did you immediately come to this conclusion?
The 80 s were so gay... compare To the 90 s...
@@Johnnywhamo Go away,Bot!
I miss the 90s so much sometimes I will watch a 90s commercial compilation.
I can't hear this song without thinking it's either:
1) A song about a child with terminal illness exploring ideas about what's going to happen after, or
2) A song about somebody's lifetime, growing from childhood curiosity into a person nearing the end of their life and being brought back to those same questions so many years later
Either way I interpret it, it makes me want to cry, and it's genuinely been too long for me to remember the last time anything made me that sad lol
Love this song.
Had some lows in my life, requested it on The Fox 99.3 Vancouver on my 36 th birthday.
Met my wife the next day.
Fixed EVERYTHING.
Good decade for rock songs
I agree :) thanks Jim!
+JR Richards Official love most of your songs. You are the best :)
Thanks Hazel!!
One of the best 90's hits. No auto tune, no rap, just excellent vocals, melody, and musicians.
Thanks so much for the kind words Lisa :)
No 2020s Chimponics
There was a time when nearly all the FM stations played awesome music; I'm fortunate to have grown up during that time. Thank you JR for adding to that soundtrack with this timeless music.
Thank you for still listening Leeav!!
asked many questions like children often do... gold
Cheers Stephen!
All these 90s songs remind me of the times when I'd have the radio on practically 24/7 because the airwaves was brimming with great songs like this. Perhaps it's just me
feeling dissatisfied with the world more (as that seems to happen the older you get), but I can't help feeling wistful for when music seemed so much better.
Thank heavens that UA-cam (and Spotify, Pandora, etc.) exists; as a big music-lover, I'm really grateful for it/them.
"Counting Blue Cars"
Must of been mid afternoon
As I could tell by how far the child's shadow stretched out
And he walked with a purpose in his sneakers, down the street
He had many questions like children often do
He said, "Tell me all your thoughts on God
And tell me am I very far?"
Must of been late afternoon
As on our way the sun broke free of the clouds
We count only blue cars skip the cracks, in the street
And ask many questions like children often do
We said, "Tell me all your thoughts on God
'Cause I would really like to meet her
And ask her why we're who we are.
Tell me all your thoughts on God
'Cause I am on my way to see her
So tell me am I very far, am I very far now?"
It's getting cold picked up the pace
How our shoes make hard noises in this place
Our clothes are stained
We pass many cross-eyed people
And ask many questions
Like children often do
"Tell me all your thoughts on God.
'Cause I would really like to meet her
And ask her why we're who we are, tell
And tell me all your thoughts on God.
'Cause I am on my way to see her
So tell me am I very far
Am I very far now, am I very far now, am I very far now?
Tell me all your thoughts on God."
rommel diche 👍👍👍
Thank you
"must have" been mid/late afternoon.... ;) (Getting ready to do this song in two weeks at our church...) :)
@Megan Cummings Church is man made. Scripture can be misinterpreted. Religion is not CHRIST. RELIGION AND CHURCH SPLIT PEOPLE. PEOLE SERVE THE CHURCH. SATAN WANTS NOTHING MORE THAN TO SPLIT PEOPLE. CHRIST THE FATHER TELLS US WHAT TO DO. PEOPLE DON'T ALWAYS NEED CHURCH TO FIND THE TRUE FATHER. MAKE NO MISTAKE THE WORD OF GOD IS PURE. SO IF NOBODY HS EVER TOLD U. I LOVE U. SEARCH UR HEART OUR FATHER IS ALWAYS THERE.
This song. This friggin song... 20 years later, and this is STILL my all-time favorite song, out of all the music I've heard throughout my life. THIS SONG!!!
PS: Kids, there's another 23s of guitar riff at the end of this song that they don't play on the radio/in the video. And it's amazing.
Thanks for the kind words my man!
same one of my fav songs
2024 ...🤟🤟🤟😎😎😎..and this is still a jam...
2024 anyone?
2025 here. Things aren't any better now :/
@@msfasa greetings from 2024! I'm glad to see there are still some humans alive in 2025!
Makes me flash back to the 90s!! That was a better time
Better times...
Oh, but of course!
JR--thanks so much for this tune. My mother passed away in late 93 and the next couple of years were very hard for me. This song helped me through it. Sounds silly maybe. But it did.
got dr. x's stamp of approval
Literally watching that episode right now!
I stoped the episode right now to watch the video. Teddy Westside oops I mean Dr. X rules.
Yes it does :)
@@michaelromero2075 same omg😂
65 yo my little boy is grown, and we have a granddaughter still love this song.
My Aunt passed away in 2014 this was her favorite song❤
Oh wow... I am honored. Sending good thoughts your way!
I was a teenager when I heard this song. Loved it since. 23 years ago!
Everything was better in the 90's
F'n rite
You got that right boss !!..
@@gabrielthivierge7719 Totally better at least till 2000 came.
@@mikeysuzefour the grounge rock made a comeback in the early 90's. The grunge rock then turned heavier like god smack , shinedown. That scene is still strong in 2019. This band isnt that far off from that sound. I doubt the 80"s and up to 1992 eara will ever be the same. The 80's were fun music. From beginning to end. That was a long decade of fun. These bands saliva included seem to be more into the message not only in the titles. Almost goth grunge like.
80s and 70s were better
Summer, 1996...the song of the summer!!! Good times!!!
Awwww ...there is nothing better than those 90s songs that hit you like a freight train of Nostalgia...wish i had a time machine.
✯ Those were awesome days! 🎵
@@JRRichardsOfficial can we go back?!?! Lol
T-ii nation
This song, the movies Brave Hart, and The Fifth Element, and the windows 95 game Lords of Magic were the 90s for me ❤
Wow! Honored to be a part of that list!! :)
Still listening in 2024 🥳
Me too! 👍🏻✌🏻
Es un excelente canción
Yes, always ! 😊
Still listening in 2026
I listen all the time, I just don't like listening to this.
Heard they're touring with Gin Blossoms and Tonic.
cool!!
A 90s nostalgia triple bill!
What A Blast That Would've Been!
If that’s not called the Gin and Tonic tour than what the hell are they even doing?
Gin & Tonic w/Dish water?
This plays at work on the store's limited playlist. Needless to say it's one of the few songs that I respect! It's ACTUALLY good!
Ha! I'm honored to be on the work playlist then!
I think I wish still 29 when this came out, my oldest daughter was four, I was married, I had started my career in 86. The die was cast &The path was set. Great song.
One of my favourite records from my childhood in the 90s. An under appreciated masterpiece with a tremendous vocal performance.
Thank you so much for the kind words Scot!!
JR I remember summers by the pool in South Florida listening to Counting Blue Cars and Charlie Brown's Parents. Have you ever considered how much, in this big world, you and your music played such a huge and memorable part of the lives of small strangers so far away? Your music with Dishwalla is, and will always be, as fresh as when it came out :)
WOW! I am honored to be a part of the sound track Ken! Cheers :)
2019 and still in love with 90s rock ❤️
2020 and so am I!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁
Felt like i haven't heard this in 20 years! Felt like i was back in high school! Go Class of 2000!!
Almost 20 years later and this song still gives me chill bumps when I hear it.
very sophisticated song especially from such young kids.
Thank you!
The hidden imagery and symbolism in this music video is just incredible.
What is the meaning
One of those random songs you constantly here at work and finally decide to listen to it
Man, thank you. Every single time I hear this, I feel so great. The emotions are so genuine.
Thanks so much for the kind words Derek!
@@JRRichardsOfficial thank you sir.
Geeze almost brings a tear to my eye😢2020🍁🐰🚬
It does have that nostalgia effect for me as well :)
Ikr!
Same for me + The White Rabbit
I was behind the scenes of this 12-16 hr video. I was a tenant at Dome Village on 8th and Garland outside DT Los Angeles. They were all very nice. And the old guy was Holarious .
I am here for Empire Records, Nothing else. Save the Empire!
+DisneyEndings Great Movie and thanks :)
I was 19 in 1995 and remember this song like yesterday... takes me back. Still sounds awesome.
Thank you for still listening!
it's really a masterpiece...
✯ Wow! Thanks so much! 🙏🎵
Beautifully nuanced, simple yet deeply meaningful, iconic.
Thanks Will!
@@JRRichardsOfficial... oh you're welcome and likewise JR 👍... and you can call me Bill 🙂
@@JRRichardsOfficial...hearing from you put it back on a loop in my head... I don't mind, soothing.
Wow this song is older than I thought - reminds me of the best time of my pre-teen life, so awesome.
One of the greatest songs of all time!!!
Wow! Thank you :)
The very cool and exciting thing is Mr. JR Richards responds in the comments thanking fans for listening to this very awesome track. Of course we love it and still listen to it. Thank you for writing and producing such an astounding record. Hope all is well and God bless you!
:-)
Having a really cool conversation with a precocious kid is one of my favorite things in life. That's what this song brings to mind.
Spot on!
@rfrolicarts, .....I hear and read you there! One of my best times in life, during the 90's was when my son was born, and though I was young and a single parent, I had help from my parents and my family. My best memories were, when my son asked interesting and intriguing questions. He loved it , when I would introduced him to music that I liked. He would later introduce me to music that he liked which was a lot of alternative. Which I grew to like quickly. We now refer to it as 90's music. It feels good to reminisce.
TII Nation assemble
Lol this is such a 90's music video! But this is one of my favorite songs from the 90's
saw these guys back in the '90's,great live act,and band member are so kind to their fans,they hung around and signed tons of stuff after a sold out show
Be nice if bands took a lil dedication like that- these days. Shame. Buy good 4 u
love this song
Wherever I'm at, and whatever I'm doing, when this song comes on the radio I stop and savor some of the sweet melodies.
I love this song. nostalgic to say the least
Awesome! Thanks for listening Ed :)
This is still a relevant song in 2020 - Thank you again JR Richards!
No.... Thank you!! :)
I was 14 when the song came out. Now my kids are 13 and 14 in 2020. I only had to play it for them one time
Now they know all the words
That’s awesome. I hope my girls do the same when I play it when the time is right. Thanks for sharing.
Still listening to this in 2023. Saw the band in Tulsa,Ok. On a stage and when they said, sun burst free of the clouds, it did. Awesome.
It was good timing :)
Always loved this song and 90's rock as a whole.
Thanks Jeff!
18 year old college student who just found this track and my god the video editing and song go crazy. Had to slow down the vid to read some of those dope stills between the different parts of the vid. Such an iconic sound and song 🫶
90s was one of the best Decades for music
I would have to agree :-)
90´s was a special moment of simple and creative music...with nice voices and melodic alternative rock....
Dishwalla was also on Charmed = when the girls owned the nightclub - so that is where I remember first seeing them.
+Patrick Teater Yes!! Good Times :)
+JR Richards Official Just want to say thanks, this song holds a special place in my heart that comes with great memories.
Me 2
touchnotthiscat .... p3 ....
NERD
Just finished our Assault 🚲 workout at Gold's Gym and this is our cool down song. Forever 90's. Still a Great song
It's not a proper 90s playlist if this song isn't in it.
✯ Wow! I am honored :) 🙏🎵
Takes me back to my teenage years when music was still good. what the hell happened?
Jeremy Doe Auto-tune took over. Musicians stopped writing their own songs.
Jeremy Doe Your generation grew up and started being the ones to produce the music. That's what.
John Smith my generation? I'm 35 years old....
Jeremy Doe Yeah....Do Brittney Spears and NSYNC ring a bell..??
Jeremy Doe Just what I thought.
Nostalgic 90s years.
Its been a while ✯ 🙏🎵
Reminds me of my little nephew & me walking down a street; he had many questions, like children often do.
that's no excuse for throwing him into oncoming traffic
You guys have some nerve! He died when he was 17 y.o. You f-ckers didn't know him. You might've thrown him too if you had. (jus' kidding) But I still like this tune, a lot. And, I still miss that little man soooo much.
Richard Bowman lol
....so very much.
Lyrics
Must've been mid afternoon
I could tell by how far the child's shadow stretched out and
He walked with a purpose
In his sneakers, down the street
He had many questions
Like children often do
He said:
Tell me all your thoughts on God
Tell me am I very far
Must've been late afternoon
On our way the sun broke free of the clouds
We count only blue cars
Skip the cracks in the street
And ask many questions
Like children often do
We said:
Tell me all your thoughts on God
'Cause I'd really like to meet her
And ask her why we're who we are
Tell me all your thoughts on God
'Cause I'm on my way to see her
So tell me am I very far,
Am I very far now?
It's getting cold, picked up the pace!
How our shoes make hard noises in this place!
Our clothes are stained
We pass many cross-eyed people
And ask many questions
Like children often do
Tell me all your thoughts on God
'Cause I'd really like to meet her
And ask her why we're who we are
Tell me all your thoughts on God
'Cause I'm on my way to see her
So tell me, am I very far?
We're not very far now
We're not very far now
We're not very far now
Ikene ; Thank you for the lyrics.
Thank you!
I’m watching this on a playlist called “90s rock songs you forget about” and this like a road trip when I was 9-12