Listen "“A Long December”—Counting Crows"
Episode Synopsis
Rob explores what happens when you make music your everything. Through the lens of Counting Crows lead singer Adam Duritz, Rob breaks down the band’s ballad “A Long December” before The Ringer’s Bill Simmons joins to contemplate Adam’s struggle to prioritize happiness.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Bill Simmons
Producer: Justin Sayles
Associate Producer: Lani Renaldo
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This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Bill Simmons
Producer: Justin Sayles
Associate Producer: Lani Renaldo
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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