August and Everything After is a wonderfully perfect record; from beginning to end it’s incredibly beautiful and moving. This song especially, it brings me to tears every time, as it transports me to a time in my life where similar things were happening and it was always so hard to make anyone else understand. But Adam gets it. This is a terrific version, too.
Have you ever heard "August and everything after" the song. It's about 9 minutes long and I think they didn't include it because Adam didn't like the way he played it. But I think it would have been perfect for this album. Play Chinese song the other song was called "Einstein on a beach for an egg man" and it was way too Peppy and upbeat. But this album was the first album that I loved every single track. I could play the whole thing and not want to skip one song.
@@63brennan I had never heard the song of that name, didn’t even know it existed until you just mentioned it here. I just listened to it and you’re right, it would have fit the album very well. It’s beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
@@haroldniver I think it was a good ten years before they played it at shows. And it's funny because all the words are written right there on the album cover but I had never heard it myself until just a few years ago. And I was lucky enough to be a teen in the 90's, that album was like a soundtrack for so much of my favorite memories. I got to see them live on Halloween back in 99 or 00. Adam wore a giant pink bunny costume. Let me tell you, no drug trip, night terror, or fever dream was as strange as hearing Adam sing their earlier catalogue (I think the tour was supporting "This Desert Life") dressed like Ralphie from a Christmas Story
This is pure perfection. It is my favorite song since 2005. I am still shaking and getting goosebumps when i listen to it. And i can feel it. Pretty much the same story in my life: meet a girl in australia, fell so in love, she dissapeared. But then, 14 years later meet her again, so in love again. Didnt hear from her 3 years. I dont know what she does an where she is now. Sad, but thats life.
Fortunately for me this is the version of the song I know best. But unfortunately I cannot sing along to other versions. You’re right about the cadence. Fucking great song nun the less!
Completely disagree. But I guess it depends what you like about live performances. I don't go along / watch to sing the songs myself, or hear the crowd doing so. What I love is seeing the group perform it, and what I love about Counting Crows live shows is seeing the passion put in to the performances - and a big part of that is the different lyrics / tones that Adam adds that can change the tone of the song. Each performance can have subtle differences that make me think 'wow, that line really hits home in a way it hasn't before', etc. Just a couple out of the many possible examples: I much prefer the way Rain King usually ends live with the 'so why don't you come in out of the rain' rather than the album version with the yell. But it's good to have both options. And I love the live addition to Miami with the 'what would you do?' interlude. I now really miss that on the album version. I also love some live shows where he goes up at the end of the word 'Miami'.
I totally get it!! I purchased the cassette tape in the 90's while in my 20's (I know!!!) But anyhoo, I've met Adam several times since then, but I still love the song! August and everything after is my favorite album!) 2022 and I'm still growing up to this song!
@@philh5292 I go to hear the song performed the way it is on the album. I dont want an artistic interpretation I want whats on my cd. But thats just me
I believe that’s the first time I’ve heard the complete story. I always thought the girl from Australia was ‘Elizabeth or Betsy’. The Greek island was Corfu btw.
If you want to hear an incredible live version you should listen to their _"MTV Most Wanted MPG"_ rendition. The weird thing is, he can hit all the darn notes on stage, but it's almost like he's bored with his own lyrics, thinks _"Eh, this is kinda hard. Talking is fun. Changing the words is fun. Let's just sing the easy coffee shop open poetry mic night version for half a verse." and just takes it really, really easy. I'm sure he is a very deep dude, obviously a gifted voice and incredible writer, but I think he may be a bit on the lazy side ;^) .
when i was young i liked that he messes up with the melody, now it bothers so much i tilt every time i try to listen again, these live versions sound all like bastard covers from dumb fan bands. the one i hate the most, more than this one, must be Round Here, one song i d like to my funeral if i wasnt scared my loved ones would pick a random live version that really has little to do with the August one
the way I look at it is each version serves a different purpose. I like how in this live version at 7:20 "I'm not ready for this sort of thing" is such an emotional high point. it doesn't do that on the album. feels much more powerful here. sometimes I'm in the mood for one or the other. that's the beauty of the same song sung so many different ways. makes you feel differently each time. the album version is always there for you to go back to
I prefer the studio version. Saw them in concert. They opened for the Stones and he did the same thing. Over sang everything and nothing was like the album where the crowd could sing along. Was very disappointed but love his music. I hate to accuse anyone but I've seen artist change once the got on the h and that's what it was like.
@@thediseaseisthecure Completely agree. I don't go along / watch just to sing the songs myself, or hear the crowd doing so. What I love is seeing the group perform it, and what I love about Counting Crows live shows is seeing the passion put in to the performances - and a big part of that is the different lyrics / tones that Adam adds that can change the tone of the song. Just a few out of the many possible examples: I absolutely love the acoustic versions of songs like Mr Jones and Have You Seen Me Lately as they did them on Storytellers, etc, just as much as the album versions so it's great to hear either. I prefer the way Rain King usually ends live with the 'so why don't you come in out of the rain' rather than the album version with the yell. And I love the live addition to Miami with the 'what would you do?' interlude. I now really miss that on the album version.
Adam does not understand that a song's melody is indeed the vocal line. When you relentlessly, consistently, and militantly improvise the vocal melody you are disrespecting the song. Yeah, he wrote it so he can do what he wants but he does NOT improve the song. Instead he frustrates the listener endlessly. Counting Crows is NOT a good live band because of this habit.
This is what there known for live if u want to hear the song like the record go listen to the damn record And ps No one cares for ur opinion well maybe me but I disagree 😂😂lol
August and Everything After is a wonderfully perfect record; from beginning to end it’s incredibly beautiful and moving. This song especially, it brings me to tears every time, as it transports me to a time in my life where similar things were happening and it was always so hard to make anyone else understand. But Adam gets it. This is a terrific version, too.
Have you ever heard "August and everything after" the song. It's about 9 minutes long and I think they didn't include it because Adam didn't like the way he played it. But I think it would have been perfect for this album. Play Chinese song the other song was called "Einstein on a beach for an egg man" and it was way too Peppy and upbeat. But this album was the first album that I loved every single track. I could play the whole thing and not want to skip one song.
@@63brennan I had never heard the song of that name, didn’t even know it existed until you just mentioned it here. I just listened to it and you’re right, it would have fit the album very well. It’s beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
@@haroldniver I think it was a good ten years before they played it at shows. And it's funny because all the words are written right there on the album cover but I had never heard it myself until just a few years ago. And I was lucky enough to be a teen in the 90's, that album was like a soundtrack for so much of my favorite memories. I got to see them live on Halloween back in 99 or 00. Adam wore a giant pink bunny costume. Let me tell you, no drug trip, night terror, or fever dream was as strange as hearing Adam sing their earlier catalogue (I think the tour was supporting "This Desert Life") dressed like Ralphie from a Christmas Story
Thank you for this. My favorite band hands down and now i have Adam's view of the song.
Their best song ever hands down
adore this version. thank you for sharing.
Oh señor. No estoy preparado para este tipo de cosas. Que gran canción, la amo!!
This video deserves more likes and more views and more comments
Fucking amazing song. Good lord. God tier song writing
Thank you for uploading this. I'm seeing drum covers all over, but I hadn't seen the 'original' played with the actual drummer before
I fucking love this version of the song
This is pure perfection. It is my favorite song since 2005. I am still shaking and getting goosebumps when i listen to it. And i can feel it. Pretty much the same story in my life: meet a girl in australia, fell so in love, she dissapeared. But then, 14 years later meet her again, so in love again. Didnt hear from her 3 years. I dont know what she does an where she is now. Sad, but thats life.
Bro, we have the Internet and everyone has some kind of social media. Go find her! What do you have to lose?
Best version of the song!
Best version yes!!!!!!!!!1
Just imagine knowing this song is about you...
Adam people like to hear your sing voice. Dig the Sinatra style but even he kicks into the vocals!
Saw you in SD whatever Amphitheatre 2008ish. From the pit, you sounded great at the show!
One of the greatest !
Literally perfection.
maravillosa canción y maravillosa versión it is keeping me shaking
I love this song. But I can't do live versions of their stuff because Adam changes the cadence of the words and you can't sing along.
Fortunately for me this is the version of the song I know best. But unfortunately I cannot sing along to other versions. You’re right about the cadence. Fucking great song nun the less!
Completely disagree. But I guess it depends what you like about live performances. I don't go along / watch to sing the songs myself, or hear the crowd doing so. What I love is seeing the group perform it, and what I love about Counting Crows live shows is seeing the passion put in to the performances - and a big part of that is the different lyrics / tones that Adam adds that can change the tone of the song. Each performance can have subtle differences that make me think 'wow, that line really hits home in a way it hasn't before', etc.
Just a couple out of the many possible examples: I much prefer the way Rain King usually ends live with the 'so why don't you come in out of the rain' rather than the album version with the yell. But it's good to have both options. And I love the live addition to Miami with the 'what would you do?' interlude. I now really miss that on the album version. I also love some live shows where he goes up at the end of the word 'Miami'.
I totally get it!! I purchased the cassette tape in the 90's while in my 20's (I know!!!) But anyhoo, I've met Adam several times since then, but I still love the song! August and everything after is my favorite album!) 2022 and I'm still growing up to this song!
@@philh5292 I go to hear the song performed the way it is on the album. I dont want an artistic interpretation I want whats on my cd. But thats just me
@@kevinl.tugglesr.4347 I bought the CD at 15 😆
I believe that’s the first time I’ve heard the complete story. I always thought the girl from Australia was ‘Elizabeth or Betsy’. The Greek island was Corfu btw.
Love this version
great version
Amazing.
Far and away superior to the album version.
Love the story behind the song.
brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let’s go!! 🤟🏼🤟🏼
Love this band and have seen them probably 20 times but I just wish for once Adam wouldn’t improvise so much with the lyrics 🤷♂️
🧡🧡🧡
❤❤❤❤
they made some incredible music and still one of my all time favorites. but a true studio band
If you want to hear an incredible live version you should listen to their _"MTV Most Wanted MPG"_ rendition. The weird thing is, he can hit all the darn notes on stage, but it's almost like he's bored with his own lyrics, thinks _"Eh, this is kinda hard. Talking is fun. Changing the words is fun. Let's just sing the easy coffee shop open poetry mic night version for half a verse." and just takes it really, really easy. I'm sure he is a very deep dude, obviously a gifted voice and incredible writer, but I think he may be a bit on the lazy side ;^) .
Lmao what the fuck are you talking about 😂 guess you don’t know anything about live music . That was funny
when i was young i liked that he messes up with the melody, now it bothers so much i tilt every time i try to listen again, these live versions sound all like bastard covers from dumb fan bands. the one i hate the most, more than this one, must be Round Here, one song i d like to my funeral if i wasnt scared my loved ones would pick a random live version that really has little to do with the August one
the way I look at it is each version serves a different purpose. I like how in this live version at 7:20 "I'm not ready for this sort of thing" is such an emotional high point. it doesn't do that on the album. feels much more powerful here. sometimes I'm in the mood for one or the other. that's the beauty of the same song sung so many different ways. makes you feel differently each time. the album version is always there for you to go back to
Hey Mike, do you have the uncut storytellers footage? i am really interested in it (I have the broadcast version).
Hi Christopher, where did you find the broadcast version? Is it available for download somewhere?
Lennart Verhoeven give me your email my friend
I don't want to type it out here because I'll get spammed forever if I do that. You can work it out. My full name at gmail. Thanks!
Christopher Dilworth can I get a copy guys I’m a huge fan from Brooklyn ny my email is imaginee327@aol.com
spjacobsen@gmail.com if this is still a thing!!!
magic
ua-cam.com/video/fx-PqHDShCg/v-deo.html is my fav version
:)
I prefer the studio version. Saw them in concert. They opened for the Stones and he did the same thing. Over sang everything and nothing was like the album where the crowd could sing along. Was very disappointed but love his music. I hate to accuse anyone but I've seen artist change once the got on the h and that's what it was like.
Gary Lindsey
FYI - Some of us don’t enjoy tone deaf audience members singing along
@@thediseaseisthecure
Completely agree.
I don't go along / watch just to sing the songs myself, or hear the crowd doing so. What I love is seeing the group perform it, and what I love about Counting Crows live shows is seeing the passion put in to the performances - and a big part of that is the different lyrics / tones that Adam adds that can change the tone of the song.
Just a few out of the many possible examples: I absolutely love the acoustic versions of songs like Mr Jones and Have You Seen Me Lately as they did them on Storytellers, etc, just as much as the album versions so it's great to hear either.
I prefer the way Rain King usually ends live with the 'so why don't you come in out of the rain' rather than the album version with the yell. And I love the live addition to Miami with the 'what would you do?' interlude. I now really miss that on the album version.
@@philh5292
Right on, same here.
It’s like, if you want to sing along go see a cover band
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Interesting. I always thought this song was about falling in love with a prostitute.
Adam does not understand that a song's melody is indeed the vocal line. When you relentlessly, consistently, and militantly improvise the vocal melody you are disrespecting the song. Yeah, he wrote it so he can do what he wants but he does NOT improve the song. Instead he frustrates the listener endlessly. Counting Crows is NOT a good live band because of this habit.
This is what there known for live if u want to hear the song like the record go listen to the damn record
And ps
No one cares for ur opinion well maybe me but I disagree 😂😂lol