This is the Original version of Round Here performed by the Himalayans and later adapted and rerecorded by Adam Duritz's and David Bryson new band Counting Crows
This is still my favorite version of this song. It better not ever be removed from UA-cam. I have to come and listen to this version on repeat after I hear the "counting crows" one every single time.
Wow, why is this SO good? I've always been soft for the Crows, wouldn't call myself a big fan or anything, but I've always appreciated Adam's songwriting and wished he just made more rock oriented music, and this is basically exactly what I'm talking about. This is like the Cranberries meets the Crows with some R.E.M. sprinkled in and it's awesome. And so is that bass.
The Counting Crows version of this song made such a huge impression on me, I’ve adored that band ever since I heard Mr Jones then Round here within a few weeks of each other. It’s great to hear this earlier incarnation. All the passion. Extraordinary talent and vision.
Isn't it that you stumble upon another version of this song and you fall in love yet again? It's the alternations, the asides Adam always includes. They give this song multiple dimensions. So deep I cannot even imagine. And yet so familiar with every word. Round here I can't see nothing.
Saw Adam and the Himalayans in San Francisco sing this song in a little bar when Adam was also still singing with Sordid Humor (both great bands). Late 1980's/early 1990's. Great times. Don, EUCYON.NET
if you seriously are a true CC fan, no offense, you would LOVE this version. its faster, and Adam obviously is feelin it in this song. this is spectacular, esp. if you have heard them live, i would not be the least bit surprised if they played it like this, they never play a song the same twice. this man has a beautiful voice and he loves his music.
I’ve heard them sing the alternate lyrics from this version live more than a couple times. And you’re absolutely right: being a CC fan means being open-minded about the songs. They’re among my all time favorite artists, for sure.
Actually, I'm not surprised the Counting Crows version is the one that won out. The Himalayans version is very 80's. It's not surprising that it didn't stand out in 1990. Not saying it's not a good song. It is. It just wouldn't have stood out.
This version is great but the Counting Crows version just has so much more emotional depth than this one. This version just sounds angry and angsty to the point where it clouds out all the myriad of other feelings the lyrics invoke
If it wasn't for Adam putting this CD together and selling quite a few years ago. We never would have Gorton to hear these songs. I bought this CD over 6 years ago maybe even longer. It was when it first got released.
I can't say I like this more than the other version because they're both pretty different and equally as good in completly different ways. I love the lyrics to this song though; really beautiful.
Yes! I knew that line was familiar and was struggling to remember where it was from. Thanks. Another part of the songs sounds like it's from Fiction Plane's song Hate.
I wonder if in a parrelel dimension. The Himilayans got signed instead of CC. What future songs Adam still would of written that we know as CC songs. Bit what twist would they have being played by this band. I want to hear what Anna,Begins or Perfect Blue Buildings would have sounded like Himilyan style.
Schardt Cinematic Productions I think that Marty Jones would still be in the band if he was then Mr. Jones may not have been written or would be wrote differently due to the person it's about being in the band. The album would be a different name and some songs like raining in Baltimore wouldn't be in because those songs don't match the play style of the Himalayans. A song like rain king might sound better but most wouldn't be the same or exist at all. Overall I don't think the Himalayans would do as well because they would miss that emotional connection cc has because the instruments used and tone
RPGeek i agree. Since not every song was written by Adam. The coloboration on some songs might have turned out diffrently. Plus i wonder if Adam my ever do anymore songs from this album with CC just for the fun of it. But change it like they did Round Here. The tone is a lot different with this band. I agree.
Nags Dead Films Some songs like Doris day from sordid humor he uses lyrics from. In murder of one he mixed it and I believe he did round here mixed with private archipelago both of those are from the band sordid humor.
I honestly really very much so like this ( original ) version better than Adam and David's updated version with the Counting Crows . This version here just seems to have more heart and soul , not just vocal wise but instrumental wise .
Did you notice the Counting Crows Version & This Version are Exactly the same length. I took the CC Video for Round Here & Put this version to it. I still need to upload it.
Crazy good. It’s not as polished as the August and Everything After version but it’s got some gusto that the single lacks. The single hits harder emotionally though.
Yes, this is cool. Even very cool. But the one that got the more chiseled corporate produced treatment is still probably more a realization of the depth of the song. Nice to have both though.
Only the Parts with Adam Singing. But that's expected.Plus there isn't to much of him singing in the video anyways. The rest actually looks pretty good w/ this version.
Not to be "jealous" or bitchy... It might be because this i the first time I've heard this version, but Yea I think the bass sounds really sloppy. Its too low and it just sounds kinda odd... but I still like the song.
42 years old and never heard or even knew of this original version till this week and really like it.
This is still my favorite version of this song. It better not ever be removed from UA-cam. I have to come and listen to this version on repeat after I hear the "counting crows" one every single time.
The opening lyrics are amazing.
Wow, why is this SO good? I've always been soft for the Crows, wouldn't call myself a big fan or anything, but I've always appreciated Adam's songwriting and wished he just made more rock oriented music, and this is basically exactly what I'm talking about. This is like the Cranberries meets the Crows with some R.E.M. sprinkled in and it's awesome. And so is that bass.
The Counting Crows version of this song made such a huge impression on me, I’ve adored that band ever since I heard Mr Jones then Round here within a few weeks of each other. It’s great to hear this earlier incarnation. All the passion. Extraordinary talent and vision.
Never heard this version of the song which I'm obsessed by for so long...
Isn't it that you stumble upon another version of this song and you fall in love yet again? It's the alternations, the asides Adam always includes. They give this song multiple dimensions. So deep I cannot even imagine. And yet so familiar with every word. Round here I can't see nothing.
This is indescribably good. It hits at such a different angle than the Crows version.. this song is just a piece of great art that had to come out.
Mr. Jones is playing bass.
What a great version. Bass line is incredible. Such an amazing song.
This sounds like a shoegazey Cure version!
If not for Adam's voice, I would have bet good money this was The Cure.
I never said I would stay to the end
Saw Adam and the Himalayans in San Francisco sing this song in a little bar when Adam was also still singing with Sordid Humor (both great bands). Late 1980's/early 1990's. Great times. Don, EUCYON.NET
Which venue?
The rawness, the grit, love the base guitar. My all time favourite song, no matter which version, they're all good
I played in a band that covered this version... that bassline is so much fun to play.
Know where I can get a guitar tab?
@@MrJimmyTide Not sure. I figured out the bassline by ear.
it reminds me of Mudshovel by Staind
@@djsmoothnuts Yes!
that fucking bass line
So is Adam Duritz the main vocalist here? Damn, it's amazing how one man can sing the same song twice and make it two completely different songs.
Yes brother he is. And I agree he makes both of the songs completely different
It sounds closer to the live versions than the studio version.
if you seriously are a true CC fan, no offense, you would LOVE this version. its faster, and Adam obviously is feelin it in this song. this is spectacular, esp. if you have heard them live, i would not be the least bit surprised if they played it like this, they never play a song the same twice. this man has a beautiful voice and he loves his music.
Very very very well said friend :)
I’ve heard them sing the alternate lyrics from this version live more than a couple times. And you’re absolutely right: being a CC fan means being open-minded about the songs. They’re among my all time favorite artists, for sure.
Janusko's bass playing really makes the song.
i only found out about this yesterday but ive listened to it about 30 times since then XD
wwfcnath me too. 😂 Just found out today...in 2019. Never too late...
omg this is AMAZING!! How the hell did the version we all know end up becoming famous over THIS??
No matter, I'm just glad I know it exists! :)
Actually, I'm not surprised the Counting Crows version is the one that won out. The Himalayans version is very 80's. It's not surprising that it didn't stand out in 1990.
Not saying it's not a good song. It is. It just wouldn't have stood out.
This version is great but the Counting Crows version just has so much more emotional depth than this one. This version just sounds angry and angsty to the point where it clouds out all the myriad of other feelings the lyrics invoke
Anyone else find this version to be the best one?
If it wasn't for Adam putting this CD together and selling quite a few years ago. We never would have Gorton to hear these songs. I bought this CD over 6 years ago maybe even longer. It was when it first got released.
Where if I may ask can one get a copy of this album ?
I can't say I like this more than the other version because they're both pretty different and equally as good in completly different ways. I love the lyrics to this song though; really beautiful.
I seem to keep the CC version for when i'm sad, and this version when i'm happy, verry weird, but hey :) love both versions :)
I almost thought it was a mashup of Counting Crows and Staind - Mudshovel. Of course this predates that, but man I love the vibe.
Yes! I knew that line was familiar and was struggling to remember where it was from. Thanks. Another part of the songs sounds like it's from Fiction Plane's song Hate.
Great song! Adam is the man.
Wooow! Sounds good!
I love this so much more than the CC version.
That defiantly makes two of us :) !!!!
Holy moly!!!!!
Thank you so much for posting this.
Yes thank you ti the person responsible for posting this for everyone. A+
I wonder if in a parrelel dimension. The Himilayans got signed instead of CC. What future songs Adam still would of written that we know as CC songs. Bit what twist would they have being played by this band. I want to hear what Anna,Begins or Perfect Blue Buildings would have sounded like Himilyan style.
Schardt Cinematic Productions I think that Marty Jones would still be in the band if he was then Mr. Jones may not have been written or would be wrote differently due to the person it's about being in the band. The album would be a different name and some songs like raining in Baltimore wouldn't be in because those songs don't match the play style of the Himalayans. A song like rain king might sound better but most wouldn't be the same or exist at all. Overall I don't think the Himalayans would do as well because they would miss that emotional connection cc has because the instruments used and tone
RPGeek i agree. Since not every song was written by Adam. The coloboration on some songs might have turned out diffrently. Plus i wonder if Adam my ever do anymore songs from this album with CC just for the fun of it. But change it like they did Round Here.
The tone is a lot different with this band. I agree.
Nags Dead Films Some songs like Doris day from sordid humor he uses lyrics from. In murder of one he mixed it and I believe he did round here mixed with private archipelago both of those are from the band sordid humor.
I bet they would have no dout jammed it
I honestly really very much so like this ( original ) version better than Adam and David's updated version with the Counting Crows . This version here just seems to have more heart and soul , not just vocal wise but instrumental wise .
That intro reminds me of the crows acoustic version. Very cool
This is the original.....Same singer...Different band. Adams band before the Counting Crows.... Best version of the song by miles.
I like this version better than the Counting Crows', but both are great
This is him lol I didnt know it was at first either, but this is Adam's band before Counting Crows
Did you notice the Counting Crows Version & This Version are Exactly the same length. I took the CC Video for Round Here & Put this version to it. I still need to upload it.
WOOT!!!
Very nice. I don't know which version I like better!
Wow!
Crazy good. It’s not as polished as the August and Everything After version but it’s got some gusto that the single lacks. The single hits harder emotionally though.
Nvm I just read he info thinggy. Lol
Well... I like both versons.
The live one kicks ass.
Makes me sob.
Not Bad! The producer of counting crows did know what he was doing though!
So much better than the CC version! Still has some cheesy lyrics but musically is sooooo much better!
Hz ...hz are important ❤
This song is like the Counting Crows and Alice in Chains had a baby.
The Cure as a base line. Lol I love Counting Crows though.
Wait... I've neve heard of this version until now, is this adam singing??
Ignore my last comment on this i meant that this is FUCKING AMAZING!!
Yeah this is his origianal version with his old band. Sorry for answering you so late but just figured i put it down.
Yes, this is cool. Even very cool. But the one that got the more chiseled corporate produced treatment is still probably more a realization of the depth of the song. Nice to have both though.
It's a good song. Not better than CC's one, not worse.. just differente.. but with all the force of Round here. Nice discovery..
Why didn’t Marty jones end up the bass player of CC?
Better than the counting crows version
Only the Parts with Adam Singing. But that's expected.Plus there isn't to much of him singing in the video anyways. The rest actually looks pretty good w/ this version.
Dat bass...
the first time i heard this i was like what the hell this is terrible but the more and more i listen to it i like it more
Well I'll be godamned.
I love the original, but damn honestly this version is better in my opinion more uplifting
this is the original
it is pretty awesome in its own way. I love both. This one is its own animal--that base riff is really elfin' something!
As said above. This IS the Original. This version predates the CC Version. But still sung by Adam since he wrote it.
this year
this was the original...sorry a little high didn't mean to type "this year"
Where can I buy it?
Please let me know as well :)
What happened to The Himalayans?
imapumpkin1 counting crows
imapumpkin1 Adam sang for both bands. CC got signed. End of story. Lol
Hey, Matt Malley. Jealous much?
Bass line like "Mudshovel" from Staind.
Or Fascination Street from The Cure :)
I noticed that but its all out of sync. the Reason I never uploaded it :(
Not to be "jealous" or bitchy... It might be because this i the first time I've heard this version, but Yea I think the bass sounds really sloppy. Its too low and it just sounds kinda odd... but I still like the song.
I have a hard time listening to the song as a whole. To me his voice is the same and the music feels like it was placed there.
This is horrible. Just aweful.
You're crazy.
Wrong answer. I love the studio version, but I think this original version is even better
TheLAKERSareGodsTeam You do realize this is still Adam singing it and this is Adams band prior to CC. Adam wrote the song.
Awful doesn't have an "e" in it unless it's written by someone who doesn't appreciate music.
@@whitneymacdonald4396 but you'd have a "D" in you if you weren't a slob.