Counting Crows talk inspiration for '90s smash 'Mr. Jones'

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Channel: 1News · 2015 · News & Politics

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Alternative rockers Counting Crows, whose song "Mr. Jones" catapulted them to the top of the charts in April 1994, talked Tuesday about the song, their pre-stardom days and their newest album. They performed at TVNZ's Breakfast studio, ahead of their performance later that night in Auckland. For more news, visit http://tvnz.co.nz/news.

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