girlhouse - a long december Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote the song 'A Long December'?

   'A Long December' was originally written by Adam Duritz and other members of Counting Crows, including Ben Mize, Charles Gillingham, Daniel Vickrey, David Bryson, and Matthew Malley.

2. When was 'A Long December' initially released?

   'A Long December' was initially released in December 1996 as the second single from Counting Crows' second album, 'Recovering the Satellites'.

3. Did 'A Long December' chart successfully?

   Yes, 'A Long December' peaked at number five on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number one on the Canadian RPM 100 Hit Tracks chart. It also re-entered the UK Singles Chart in 1997 at number 68.

4. Who directed the music video for 'A Long December'?

   Lawrence Carroll directed the music video for 'A Long December'. The video features American actress Courteney Cox, who was dating Adam Duritz at the time.

5. What inspired Adam Duritz to write 'A Long December'?

   Adam Duritz was inspired to write 'A Long December' after his friend was hit by a motorist and injured. The song reflects on tragedy with an optimistic tone, looking back on life and anticipating positive changes in the future.

6. Where was the music video for 'A Long December' filmed?

   The music video for 'A Long December' was filmed in Hollywood, California. The video evokes a somber mood with images of snow and dull colors, featuring Duritz playing a piano in the woods and Courteney Cox writing a letter.