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[EP 421] Counting Crows: The Surprising Stories Behind Their Biggest Songs with Geoff Harkness
Published: October 5, 2026
Duration: 1:08:01
Who was “Mr. Jones,” and how did Monica Potter help save “Mrs. Potter’s Lullaby”? Author Geoff Harkness returns to Booked On Rock to explore the surprising stories behind Counting Crows’ songs, drawing from his book Counting Crows: The Story of Every Song.
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From August and Everything After and Recovering the Satellites to This Desert Life, Hard Candy, and Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets!, we examine Adam Duritz’s songwriting, the band’s recording sessions, and the creative decisions that shaped their sound. Hear the stories behind “A Long December,” “Round Here,” “Rain King,” “Hanginaround,” and “Accidentally in Love”—including unexpected influen...