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Adam Duritz has a bit part in the mockumentary "Farce of the Penguins". He plays the role of"sensitive penguin" . Parental guidance is suggested.

Aww Counting Crows were honorably mentioned at the end of the Fox show "The Family Guy", episode "Don't make me over".

Are you really frickin' obsessed with these guys?

The meanings of their names are:

Daniel
Hebrew - meaning God has judged
Adam
Hebrew - meaning red earth
Charles
Old German - meaning free man
Matthew/Mathew
Hebrew - meaning gift of the Lord
David/David
Hebrew - meaning beloved
Jim
Hebrew- Meaning supplanter.

  • The clicky noise at the begining of Goodnight Elisabeth is a zippo lighter.

  • Face The Promised Land? Did Counting Crows mess up and misquote Bruce Springsteen?.. Actually they had been covering Bruce's Thunder Road at the Denver show on 12/2/99, Adam messed up the line saying, face instead of case (the actual line). Aware of this mistake they just went with it and titled their 2nd official bootleg "Face The Promised Land"

  • Word has it only so many copies of TDL have the misspelling of "St. Robinson In His Cadillac Dream" on the outside cover (correctly on the inside booklet). On the back of the cd it is incorrectly spelled "St. Robinson In His CadAllac Dream."


    "When I don't wear my glasses I can only see the first three rows, when I put them on, I can only see the first three rows"
    - Adam Duritz

  • Adam wrote (but did not sing) a few songs for the Josie and the Pussycats Soundtrack.
    Closer To You (Shim Sham 00) was also written (but never used) for the Josie and the Pussycats project.

  • I hear that Charlie Gillingham learned music by playing trombone in his school band, but wasn't any good. (haha)

  • Among art and bootlegs, Adam also collects old New Yorker and Time magazines and old BBC Masterpiece Theater videos.

  • Mercury was learned, rehearsed and recorded all in one day.

  • Lead singer of Train, Pat Monahan, claims the song Drops of Jupiter was influenced by Recovering the Satellites.

  • I heard Adam did some bartending after August to take some time off..The Richest Man was recorded during this time.

    Adam always said he hated Einstien on the beach but has recently re-canted as they decided to release it on their greatest hits album. It can also be found on DGR

    Horoscopes:

    Adam Duritz - 08/01 - LEO

    Leo is Fire to the core! Fire brings a desire to create, innovate, and lead. The sign radiates mega-confidence. The mature Leo exudes big, beautiful heart and sheds sunshine on all who care to enjoy this bold spirit. Of course, the Lion must have an audience. Without applause, what else is there? The fixed motivation adds self-reliance, a characteristic that works well in leadership positions. The playfulness associated with Leo can regress to childish demands for attention, as opposed to healthy recognition and encouragement. Leos are honest and loyal and sometimes are a little TOO blunt. However, when they feel, they feel very deeply and when they fall, they fall harder. Fire signs are passionate. They make excellent lovers and friends.

    Charles Gillingham 01/26 - AQUARIUS
    Ben Mize 02/02 - AQUARIUS

    This sign has astonishing intellectual and communication skill. Aquarius may the sign of the rugged individualist, the mad scientist and the lone eccentric, but this visionary also represents social interaction and higher consciousness. A passion for life, new things, and novel situations sends Aquarius in all directions Without stability and a willingness to listen, however, this sign can become erratic. Aquarius can try many new things but end up mastering none. Aquarius' future-oriented energies give all members of this sign the advantage of living as if they are well into the 25th Century!

    Matt Malley - 06/04 - CANCER

    Cancer's element is Water. Symbolic of the emotions, water signs need to give and receive. They thrive on the exchange of feelings. Cancer seems to absorb memories, feelings and psychic messages. Of course, they send back their own good vibes in the process. The cardinal' motivation energizes their strong ability to provide for others. Few work as hard and as tenaciously as Cancer. Without the balance of Yang assertiveness, however, Cancer's confidence can be a bit wobbly. After all, the Crab is so very sensitive to everything. Balanced, the Cancer adds personal independence to his or her priorities.

    David Immergluck - 05/03 - TAURUS

    The Earth element of Taurus brings strength and the desire for solid ground, form and structure. Ruled by loving Venus, Taurus has great emotional depth. Friends and lovers rely on the warmth and emotional accessibility of this sign. Taurus represents consistency, loyalty, and patience. Sometimes the Bull ends up temporarily stuck in the mud. He or she may not want to rise to every challenge or potential. And stubborn? Ah yes! The Taurus Bull may always surface. This sign's Yin energy can go too far; Taurus becomes very, very passive -- even lazy.Balance comes with a reliable plan, one that satisfies Taurus' need for stability while allowing for action and accomplishments.

    David Bryson - 10/05 - LIBRA

    Libra represents the Air element. It is a sign that is more extroverted and active. For Venus-inspired Libra, beauty, balance and harmony are important. There is a great need to share, to be fair and impartial. Libra remains a very active, outwardly radiating personality. Sometimes loving Libra can need others too much and fall into the trap of dependency. Libra may fear making the wrong choice or upsetting others. Inward-focused energy restores balance. Libras thrive when they give themselves permission to take care of themselves.

    Dan Vickrey - 08/26 - VIRGO

    Virgo is an Earth sign, with a need for solid ground and form. Ruled by shape-shifting Mercury, Virgo works hard to stability. This sign analyzes and organizes life; the goal is to build a firm foundation. Humbleness and the ability to work behind the scenes, without complaining, often cause Virgos to miss more opportunities than they should. A dose of self-confidence helps Virgo promote what he or she has to offer. Virgo gets stuck if he or she expresses too much earthy energy. He or she may try too hard. Balance comes with trusting that he or she will be OK and that imperfection is only human!

    Jim Bogios - 09/23 - LIBRA

    (see above)

  • Adams favorite band is said to be The Beastie Boys.

  • Adam does lots of improv on songs.. especially Round Here, Murder Of One, and Rain King. See my Sounds page for some of those.
  • The band always plugs local causes and charity orginazations at their live shows. Visit the official site for a list of causes the band supports.

  • I heard but am not so sure I believe that Omaha was inspired by Moby Grape's version of the same titled song.

  • Did you know that Adam used to be a landscaper?..."..and a garden garden garden garden"
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