A Long December
Counting Crows · Live In New York City-1997 [2012]
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 canyon
And it's one more night in Hollywood
If you think that I could be forgiven...
I wish you would.
Na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, yeah.
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 canyon
And it's one more night in Hollywood
If you think you might come to California...
I think you should.
Na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, yeah.
Drove up to Hillside Manor sometime after 2AM
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 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.
Na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, yeah
Ohh!
Na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, yeah, ohh.
Na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, yeah.
Yeah...
Yeah...
Yeah...
A Long December
Counting Crows' "A Long December" is a haunting live rendition recorded during their 1997 New York City performance, later released on the 2012 compilation album. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of folk-rock and alternative rock, featuring Adam Duritz's distinctive vocal delivery and the group's signature acoustic-driven instrumentation. Originally written for the film "The Big Lebowski," the song has become a staple of the band's live repertoire, often performed with extended instrumental breaks that highlight their improvisational prowess. This recording captures the raw energy of the mid-90s alternative scene, showcasing the group's ability to transform studio material into a dynamic concert experience that resonates with fans decades later.