Counting Crows - Mr. Jones -

: The song captures the raw desire of struggling musicians to become "big stars," believing that fame would solve their feelings of loneliness and inadequacy.

"Mr. Jones" is the breakthrough single by American rock band Counting Crows, released in 1993 on their debut album, August and Everything After . The song reached massive popularity, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart and helping the album sell over seven million copies. Counting Crows - Mr. Jones

The lyrics were inspired by a night out in Los Angeles where Duritz and Marty Jones watched Marty’s father, David Serva , play flamenco guitar at a bar. : The song captures the raw desire of