Mr. Jones
Counting Crows
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Sha, la, la, la, la, la, la Mmm Uh huh I was down at the New Amsterdam Staring at this yellow-haired girl Mr Jones strikes up a conversation With a black-haired flamenco dancer You know, she dances while his father plays guitar She's suddenly beautiful We all want something beautiful Man, I wish I was beautiful So come dance the silence down through the morning Sha la, la, la, la, la, la, la Yeah Uh huh Yeah Cut up, Maria! Show me some of that Spanish dancin' Pass me a bottle, Mr Jones Believe in me Help me believe in anything 'Cause I want to be someone who believes Yeah Mr Jones and me Tell each other fairy tales And we stare at the beautiful women She's looking at you Ah, no, no, she's looking at me Smilin' in the bright lights Coming through in stereo When everybody loves you You can never be lonely Well, I'm gonna paint my picture Paint myself in blue and red and black and gray All of the beautiful colors are very, very meaningful Yeah, well, you know gray is my favorite color I felt so symbolic yesterday If I knew Picasso I would buy myself a gray guitar and play Mr Jones and me Look into the future Yeah, we stare at the beautiful women She's looking at you I don't think so She's looking at me Standing in the spotlight I bought myself a gray guitar When everybody loves me I will never be lonely I will never be lonely Said I'm never gonna be Lonely I wanna be a lion Yeah, everybody wants to pass as cats We all wanna be big, big stars Yeah, but we got different reasons for that Believe in me 'Cause I don't believe in anything And I wanna be someone to believe, to believe, to believe Yeah! Mr Jones and me Stumbling through the Barrio Yeah, we stare at the beautiful women She's perfect for you Man, there's got to be somebody for me I wanna be Bob Dylan Mr Jones wishes he was someone just a little more funky When everybody love you Oh! Son, that's just about as funky as you can be Mr Jones and me Starin' at the video When I look at the television, I wanna see me Staring right back at me We all wanna be big stars But we don't know why, and we don't know how But when everybody loves me I'm wanna be just about as happy as I can be Mr Jones and me We're gonna be big stars
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Written by: Adam Fredric Duritz, Ben G Mize, Charles Thomas Gillingham, Daniel John Vickrey, David Lynn Bryson, Matthew Mark Malley, Steve Bowman
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10 facts about this song
Origin and Inspiration"Mr. Jones" is a song by American rock band Counting Crows, released in 1993.
- The song was inspired by the lead singer's father, who was nicknamed Mr. Jones.
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Debut Album LaunchIt was included in their debut album "August and Everything After."
- This song played a key role in making the band popular.
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Billboard Charts"Mr. Jones" peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.
- It was Counting Crows' highest-charting song in the United States.
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Video and MTV InfluenceThe music video for "Mr. Jones" was in heavy rotation on MTV, which greatly contributed to the song's popularity.
- Directed by Oliver Stone’s cinematographer, Robert Richardson, the video is known for its unique visual flair.
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Lyrics InsightThe lyrics of the song reflect Adam Duritz's desire to be a rock star.
- “Mr. Jones” is actually about Duritz’s childhood friend Marty Jones, and both aspiring to become famous.
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Live PerformancesThe song's popularity led to Counting Crows performing it at almost all of their live shows.
- Over the years, the band has developed numerous live versions of "Mr. Jones."
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Cultural Impact"Mr. Jones" gained cultural relevance and has been tapped for various TV show soundtracks and commercials.
- Its distinctive guitar riff and catchy chorus made it a staple of '90s pop culture.
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Critiques and ReceptionAlthough the song was a commercial success, it received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its lyrical depth, while others considered it overplayed.
- Duritz himself has expressed mixed emotions about "Mr. Jones," saying that it was misinterpreted by fans and media.
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Use in MediaThe song has been featured in several films and television series, including Mr. Deeds, Zoo, and Happy Endings.
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Cover VersionsVarious cover versions of "Mr. Jones" have been done by different artists in a variety of styles. Some well-known covers include those by Marty Casey, Lovehammers, and Drivin N Cryin.
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