Such a powerful song it helps me to never go back to drugs it’s never worth going back I have 20 months clean and finally have my kids back in my life and I’ve never been happier

@jkrenz77

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats to you!

@jkrenz77

4 жыл бұрын

Been there and it’s not an easy road!!!!

@mrtambourineman6107

3 жыл бұрын

Nice one bro, hope you're managing through the last few months, I've been very close to relapsing but fuck that shit, its took too fucking much already, next thing it takes is my life and I know it.

@lyncohn4120

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian Mitchell checking in to make sure you're still doing okay?

@obriech

3 жыл бұрын

Right on brother, I was 27 years sober and slipped, sober again. Always work at it for your kids.

Ashcroft is, and in my opinion, has been for sometime, the most underrated working musician. Great, consistent voice, heart felt lyrics. For anyone aware of his catalogue of songs and albums appreciate him for the legend he is.

@youngdylan5083

5 жыл бұрын

Ashcroft knows how to pen a tune, but his production and understanding of how to compliment a song with talented musicians has been long gone since the Verve days. Nick McCabe held his songs together.

@thomasedmundrichards

5 жыл бұрын

ephskirocks ooh jealous one you are.

@thomasedmundrichards

5 жыл бұрын

Mark Hattersley how the hell is he under rated. Plays round the world playing music. Hardly under rated

@DaveTaste

5 жыл бұрын

@@thomasedmundrichards exactly this mate. Every KZread comment section is full of people saying that people are underrated.

@virginiaknighten4687

5 жыл бұрын

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Loved this song in the 90s, and after 2020 it became the anthem I used to steady my brain. Such a beautiful song.

one of the great heart felt love songs

My favourite song ever Richard is just pure class. He is one underrated singer in the UK.

@ILLEG4L21

6 жыл бұрын

Only underrated by the very industry he was tearing into at the start of this video. the people who know, know.. and to us in the know, he isnt underrated at all

@stevenmason3505

5 жыл бұрын

what he said

@ibraheemrao8434

3 жыл бұрын

The beginning of this video was the first time I heard him not singing.

I'm an admirer from an earlier generation. Richard Ashcroft is easily as brilliant as John Lennon was. Stay in your truth, young man.

After this speech I love this man

Boy, what he said in the beginning applies now more than ever. The greatest.

I respect this man even more now.

He’s in a great “head space” right now...great to see him doing so well. Fucking cool guy.

Evokes so many emotions. This is about his father passing. I was 18 when Urban hymns was released and this was number 1. I losted my dear mum when I was 15 from the same terrible disease has Richards dad. Cancer. She was 43. Beautiful dedication this is and obviously we can all interpret the song how we see fit. I've been clean for 2 years now from the brown. Music saves lives.

Its 2024.... Silk the best song 💯 drugs don't work. 🙌

He explained publicly what he learned in this life. Few people will understand but he knows that someone will. Great man.

This guy is really one of a kind. Genius

@sergioabelenda2114

6 жыл бұрын

Martin Canosa Lopez amen!

There is no end to this man's talent. Yes, on one hand I agree that he is underrated, but on the other hand there is a quote by the man himself - 'the right people like me and the right people don't like me'.

This song really does something to my soul

Ashcroft such an icon..im ex vet & his lyrics are so insperational whilst im on recovery with ptsd! thanks Rich

@virginiaknighten4687

3 жыл бұрын

I’m hoping you’re doing well with your recovery Steve. This song is just amazing. So glad that it is of help to you. Thank you for your service...Please take care of yourself...

loved his speech as always god bless you richard

@johnnada1917

6 жыл бұрын

Amazing words!

• Highly Underestimated • DEFINITELY ONE of the GREATEST SONGWRITERS of ALL TIMES !!!!!

A true singer - songwriter. His talent is limitless.

The passion in his words are still alive today. Pure legend.

Love this man...❤❤

Clearly, this is a subjective statement, but I think Richard Ashcroft is the greatest vocalist in rock & roll I have ever heard. The level of control this cat has is exceptional.

@afakkobyab5982

2 жыл бұрын

chris cornell and richard are I think the best voices

One of the top voices on the planet. Love this bloke!

The man. The myth. THE LEGEND

amazing musician and songwriter, but an even greater man.

I was a fan of the verve at school and ever since. But only after watching this have I realised how good Richard Ashcroft actually is. His voice is amazing. He’s inspired me to buy an acoustic guitar and start learning his songs.

That voice still gets me after all the time.blessings RA

I have been studying guitar and music for a number of years. It has been an incredible journey as on the way I have discovered lots of new artists and bands that I potentially wouldn’t have. I can honestly say that in my opinion, The Verve/Richard Ashcroft have wrote some of the best music I have ever heard. Though there are many great bands and artists, The Verve/Richard Ashcroft always gets played on my phone. Great music never gets old, just the musicians get old. But their music will always be here. I have read lots of different articles with regards to the meaning off these lyrics. People have their opinions. Richard once said they don’t mean anything and are open to interpretation. But my interpretation of these lyrics are that the drugs he is referring to are the drugs used to treat cancer. “The drugs don’t work they just made you worse.’ And “like a cat in a bag waiting to drown’ I think is very accurate when describing somebody sadly suffering from this illness. “I hope you’re thinking of me as you they down on your side’ I always visualise somebody suffering in bed and somebody is visiting them In hospital. Just my interpretation, either way it is still one of the greatest songs ever writing.

@royferguson3909

5 жыл бұрын

I a lucky man to find this down- load.......

@mrtambourineman6107

3 жыл бұрын

To me 'a cat in a bag waiting to drown' is just about how I felt as an addict, fucking useless and waiting to die. Beauty of art is you interpret it any way you want, there is no wrong or right.

@TheBobbymcd

2 жыл бұрын

he said it's. about no one in particular but celebrating Life

Song very very very sad.thankyou Richard.

What a guitar sound! Great memories of the 90s

Respect to u man, living Legend!!

One of the greatests artists in the world

RA total respect the guys a legend the best 🎶 🎵

Richard Ashcroft is a legend

He speaks the truth... couldn't be better said. A true artist and legend, standing up for what he believes in!

Every single time he sings this, wow, it’s just perfect, like he doesn’t even need to try…😍

Greatest songwriter ever !!!

One of the most underrated musicians in the UK. A fabulous body of work, with yet more freshly out right now. I don't even know what my favourite Ashcroft track is, there's so many belters. Long may it continue.

I was at the show and Richard did a phenomenal job. It perhaps wasn't Liam's best performance. But, on balance it isn't fair to say he "blew Liam out of the water." Liam came out with a full band and had to sing on top of all of that density - it wasn't a good setup to showcase his voice. Richard's setup - just a man and a guitar, by design is always going to sound soulful. Long live Richard and Liam - legends and rock n roll stars!

@rusko123

5 жыл бұрын

What was this gig..and can i find it on utube ?

@bfcclarets4694

5 жыл бұрын

Richard should join Liam and form a new band

@kahnianmoods2483

3 жыл бұрын

Heard Liam is learning how to play the heitar ... 😂

What a voice... unbelievable

Love this guy!

I knew theres was something special something connecting me to your music now i know why.

This is my song for my mum RIP beautiful. It hits as hard now as when she passed. I've never heard a lyric convey the emotion of panic and helplessness as well as "like a cat in a bag, waiting to drown"

@virginiaknighten4687

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry that your mum has passed. I know the feeling. 8 1/2 years since I lost my mama. I still miss her so much. Please take care of yourself.

@johnwedgbury6817

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, I hear you. You never stop missing them. I don't think you ever get over it, you just learn to live different. Sorry for the late reply, I had a shaky couple of years. Drink, drugs... but it was fun. Take care yourself.

He nailed it...... death sells. he has a family so he isnt attractive to the evil industry

I can still remember this show like it was yesterday! Simply amazing, the Masonic in SF is truly one of the best sounding venues in music and Richard sounded so good.

Me encanta Richard Ashcroft eres lo mejor.🎵🎶😘

Legend. I appreciate his work even more in 2020 than I did back then.

And God Bless You and your Lovely Family, Richard!

One of the few artists (TRUE ARTISTS) who i respect! Thank you so much for uploading this video! God bless!

Such a beautiful song with so much meaning to all edit: can’t believe it has been a year since I was last here 7-20-21....Lovin this amazingly beautiful song always...

please upload all the songs he played this night, the quality and proximity to him make these an absolute treasure! many thanks for uploading these :)

Im here! And so are you!

He's an under appreciated legend. But legends never die. They are never forgotten like some of these artificial pop stars.

What a natural talent up there with the best of them

What he says before the gig is right - take heed younger generation coming through. The Verve were a band I looked up to as a 14 year old lad and I look back now and I'm happy I was into these bands when I was a snot nosed hoodlum that turned out alright hahaga just a beer bellied balding man with a 4 piece family. God bless you all like Richard said

That was fucking beautiful. Lucky people seeing Richard and Liam together again. The best concert of my life was The Verve/ Oasis in Earls Court London 1997. I was 16. Never loved a gig so much as that one.

@Twinkletoes78

5 жыл бұрын

kimbo moz I was there. Absolutely amazing night

@MMG_MoonManGuitar

5 жыл бұрын

I wish I was there. ❤️

@brownkemosabe

5 жыл бұрын

YOU GUYS WERE THERE?! 😲😲 SO LUCKY.

Fantastic brother

Been watching many videos of this legend. Amazing.

lots of Love for this outstanding Musician and Person! Luv Him since the Beginning with the Verve* bless You too💙🙏☮⭐

Love these lyrics got a meaning

@Gary-it3nd

4 жыл бұрын

Its actually about watching his Dad slowly die of cancer :( Sad

On behalf of eveyone who had tickets for the Toronto concert, THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THIS

3 years ago and everything he said is still the same now… only a few of the greats left. What a tune btw🐐

*_Sir Richard 🎩_*

Seeing Richard at O2 Forum Kentish Town on Nov 2nd... looking forward to it so much. He's making me smile after months of extensive and difficult dental implants surgery. A man with true heart and soul😊😁!

JUST BEAUTIFUL, THANK YOU.XXXXXXX

Just seen him in Belfast Belsonic last night..And I was touched,

Thanks for uploading! I was hoping someone captured his statements before this song.

All this talk of getting old It's getting me down my love Like a cat in a bag Waiting to drown This time I'm comin' down And I hope you're thinking of me As you lay down on your side Now the drugs don't work They just make you worse But I know I'll see your face again Now the drugs don't work They just make you worse But I know I'll see your face again But I know I'm on a losing streak 'Cause I passed down my old street And if you wanna show Then just let me know And I'll sing in your ear again Now the drugs don't work They just make you worse But I know I'll see your face again 'Cause baby, ooh If heaven calls I'm coming, too Just like you said You leave my life I'm better off dead All this talk of getting old It's getting me down my love Like a cat in a bag Waiting to drown This time I'm comin' down Now the drugs don't work They just make you worse But I know I'll see your face again 'Cause baby, ooh If heaven calls I'm coming, too Just like you said You leave my life I'm better off dead But if you wanna show Just let me know And I'll sing in your ear again Now the drugs don't work They just make you worse But I know I'll see your face again Yeah, I know I'll see your face again Yeah, I know I'll see your face again Yeah, I know I'll see your face again Yeah, I know I'll see your face again I'm never going down, I'm never coming down No more, no more, no more, no more, no more I'm never coming down, I'm never going down No more, no more, no more, no more, no more

Beautiful

Such a great and meaningful song

Well said. Spot on. Great reminder...Champ💪😰

He never wanted to be one of the greatest musicians of his time...but he just was.

Thank you for uploading. Great singer and songwriter.

He’s one of a kind

@mattsidebottom7603

5 жыл бұрын

why does it look like i have a small hair stuck on my screen next to your name?

I bought urban hymns in mid 90s best album of the era. And I’m a metal head 😂

This is amazing!! thank you so much..

God bless You! and Your Family🌞👄🙏 You are the One * with beautiful Soul and Mind! and Voice coming from the other Side🌟❤never let the Journey Ends! peace Man X

28 year later!! And Drugs Definitely Don't Work!! CHOOSE LIFE...✌✌✌

@tinfoil9075

5 жыл бұрын

you havent seen the talk sport video then?

@PistOn1313

5 жыл бұрын

The song isn't about drugs, in the sence you think... It's about medicine, cancer-medicines they gave to his father and they didn't work. Listen to the song now. It'll make more sense now.

@darrenpearson8451

4 жыл бұрын

PistOn1313 correct.

Genial

Thank you very much! Great recording!

This song has two meaning for me 1 when I’m depressed 😢 I cry and cry. Today is a good day and I listen to the song and the real meaning of the song.😢

Wish he would come to Nashville. I would love to see his show.

@meme-wz5xf

5 жыл бұрын

Fuckin pretty

A class act👏👏👏

he is coming to edinburgh at the usher hall can't wait. Tuesday 23rd April 2019 tickets on sale be quick

Agree, Thank you for your sharing 🙏😊🙏

Perfection

this man has always had class... WORKING CLASS HERO R.A

godlike genius!

Great song Great artist

Excellent video mans a legend

A very wise man indeed!

musical genius

Love it, you are special, didn't realise until lately

Going through a shit time in my life at 24 but this mans music is helping me long live mr Ashcroft Thankyou rip to my grandad still miss you always

Sounds damn good!

amazing.....

Beautiful song

Great video!

@garrydove

2 жыл бұрын

Would you be happy for us to share on our Facebook page (Far Out)? We'll give you full credit of course - thanks!

@AdmiralNeeda

2 жыл бұрын

@@garrydove Sure, sounds great! The more people that see Richard Ashcroft the better! Thanks for the credit and thanks for liking the video!

@garrydove

2 жыл бұрын

@@AdmiralNeeda Thank you so much! Totally agree, we'll post on our page next week! Thanks again

Legend!!!