Ex gf got me into Richard . She'd always play his music when i was at her place . One of the few times ive bought everything available by an artist all in one go on itunes in lieu of buying everything again on cd . We went to see him play at Whitley Bay Playhouse ( Standing at Skys Edge tour ) where he played a great version of The Ocean in a nod to the fact the Playhouse was a stones throw from the north sea . My gf was unfortunately diagnosed with cancer a short while afterwards and succumbed 5 years later . It took me two years to even be able to listen to music after that and awhile longer before i could listen to Richards again but i can now and she would still be listening now if she'd made it through . To all the times the music pulled us through - thank you Mr Hawley
That's brought tears to my eyes and it took some raw guts to share it. Thank you. 'Heart of Oak' is mine and my missus' song, and you've given that some extra bite.
I'm glad you can listen to the music. Somewhere, I'm sure she was listening too. 6 years into my own cancer journey I know how hard it is on those who love us. Listen to music and remember those times of joy and love together.
Hearing these in this specific arrangement with just vocals and guitars is sublime. It makes me dream of being in a cottage in Cornwall with the window open and the smell of the sea on the breeze. Something like heaven.
It really wouldn’t matter if there was no accompaniment whatsoever - that voice is just something else. And then, those songs. Richard Hawley is a complete and utter genius.
What a wonderful, intimate performance by one of the best musicians out there. You Brits have a real treasure in Richard. If only more Yanks like me knew of him ... they don't know what they're missing. He's a gem.
Setlist ! 0:40 Just Like The Rain 04:20 Baby You're My Light lyrics 08:35 The Long Black Veil (Don Williams) 11:45 Tonight the Streets Are Ours 16:05 The Sea Calls 22:35 Roving Gambler 27:20 I'm on Nights 31:25 My Little Treasures 35:40 For Your Lover Give Some Time 40:50 Heart of Oak 45:30 As the Dawn Breaks
“Nar then Richard Hawley and friends I just wanted to say I love the new album. Thank you for writing it lovely lad. You are still expressing your thoughts, feelings and emotions in your work and for this I applaud because I believe it is sincerely important for all to express how you are feeling. Your work resonates with me deeply and my own life and being a Sheffield lass myself I know how proud we are when it comes to hiding one’s own thoughts. So it’s lovely to sit and listen to your words. Thank you Mister H 😘💙
I cannot stop listening to this gig. Outstanding absolutely great. So sad it is interrupted all the time by commercials, takes the flow out.... Is it not possible to get a copy of this gig on CD/DVD ? These acoustic versions of the songs are incredible and Richard's voice is stunning. Anybody sharing my opinion ?
I love The Grapes, great Sheffield pub. Lots of happy memories. Great place to play Richard!!! 'Beautiful' guitar work and of course your gorgeous song writing and voice.
Seen him play a half dozen times……can’t get enough of his music. No one can go from absolute crooner to rock God like Richard Hawley can❤ Thanks for sharing this intimate gig.
Playing to a dozen people in an intimate pub. This guy should be packing out stadiums! A real talent! I’ve been listening for years. I enjoyed every minute of this. The 12 string really filled the room! Cheers. Please tour Australia.
Incredible live artist, I had the pleasure of a few of Richard Hawley gigs the most memorable so far being the devil's arse castleton, and buying a copy of the live cd getting it signed after the gig by the man himself, the new vinyl is my shopping list this weekend, thanks for your awesome music Richard Hawley.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
What a fantastic artist I've had the pleasure to recently discover. A voice with a bit of gravitas, a sense of longing, hope and peace all rolled into the songs. So, Mr. Hawley thanks for this tiny concert. A new fan from Portland, Oregon.
Mr. Richard, you came to my life while a random dude told me that my girl is cheating me with him. He plays ¨The Ocean¨ and we drank a couple of beers. It was a very sad moment but at the time it was a very good moment. Now im single and i´ve got your music with me since that day.
The Streets are Ours. What a song and such understated but feeling laden vocals. That middle eight section is lovely, too. Richard’s guitarist fills out these pared down versios so well.
Beautiful thoughtful uplifting music, this was just so lovely. The poetry in the songs. And that beautiful voice that soothes any troubled thoughts, a very special artist
Another brilliant performance by Richard and Shez, saw them at the Barbican but to be at The Grapes is another level. Lucky, lucky people of Sheffield.❤
Outstanding wordsmith and lyric writer,fantastic musician to add to the mix with an excellent voice and comes across as a normal bloke. What's not to like?😀
Incredible. So many brilliant tracks, so much pathos, so good. My first time hearing Long Black Veil by Mr H. Just gorgeous. I’m On Nights really resonates with me having had parents who worked nights for many years to provide for their family. Lovely stuff
Was in some whine bar dandy bar int Piece Hall over yonder in Halifax last weekend. I’m not from round them parts, but me mate Chris is (well now he is) and the bloke from the bar put Now Then ont record deck. They sell records there too as well as booze so three drinks in I bought the Album. Got caught int moment I guess. Anyway I get back to Bolton the next day (felt like a pig had shat in my head) and noticed that the bloke who’s album I’d bought had also done an album live int Piece Hall…….so I bought that too. Been a steep learning curve, but I’m getting there 6 days in listening to someone I’ve never listened to before. Oh I also bought Mazzy Star for my Mum on vinyl. She’s 83 next week.
Wow, what a treat!! Your voice and music are so beautiful! Will you ever tour in the U.S.? You have lots of fans here. Thanks so much for this beautiful performance. 💕 😀
Ladies and gentlemen, one of the greatest musicians ever, Mr. Richard Hawley! ❤ greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷
Dam right 👍
💯
Completely agree. Fell madly in love with his music the first time I heard true love's gutter.
Spot on.
UNDOUBTEDLY!!!!!!
Ex gf got me into Richard . She'd always play his music when i was at her place . One of the few times ive bought everything available by an artist all in one go on itunes in lieu of buying everything again on cd . We went to see him play at Whitley Bay Playhouse ( Standing at Skys Edge tour ) where he played a great version of The Ocean in a nod to the fact the Playhouse was a stones throw from the north sea . My gf was unfortunately diagnosed with cancer a short while afterwards and succumbed 5 years later . It took me two years to even be able to
listen to music after that and awhile longer before i could listen to Richards again but i can now and she would still be listening now if she'd made it through . To all the times the music pulled us through - thank you Mr Hawley
Deeply moving story, thank you for sharing.
Listen to his music to remind you of her, the special interment moments you shared together in secret.
That's brought tears to my eyes and it took some raw guts to share it. Thank you. 'Heart of Oak' is mine and my missus' song, and you've given that some extra bite.
So glad you feel able to listen to this music again for the both of you 😢
I'm glad you can listen to the music. Somewhere, I'm sure she was listening too. 6 years into my own cancer journey I know how hard it is on those who love us. Listen to music and remember those times of joy and love together.
Tuning his guitar, finishes and says “near enough….it’s a pub” 😂😂😂
Gotta love the dude❤
This Man’s Voice,soothes a worried Mind and Heals a Sad Soul 😢❤❤❤
Is Give Your Lover Some Time The Most Beautiful Poetic Song Ever
Just discovered it live near Lyon in France, an acousticien gif. Wonderful song
It is.
Hearing these in this specific arrangement with just vocals and guitars is sublime. It makes me dream of being in a cottage in Cornwall with the window open and the smell of the sea on the breeze. Something like heaven.
Bloody Hell, this doesn't happen in my local. There again, it helps living in Sheffield. You are one in a million, Richard.
It really wouldn’t matter if there was no accompaniment whatsoever - that voice is just something else. And then, those songs. Richard Hawley is a complete and utter genius.
Yorkshire's answer to Burt Bacharach, genius! What a voice man!
49 minutes of perfection. Richard you make my world a better place ❤️❤️❤️
The greatest musician this country has produced in the last 30 years. Saw him in Brighton last Sunday. Outstanding absolutely brilliant.
So much agree. Just saw him in Paris, one of the best performances I have ever seen
'The Streets Are Ours' is absolutely gorgeous. What blissful sonic perfection!
What a wonderful, intimate performance by one of the best musicians out there. You Brits have a real treasure in Richard. If only more Yanks like me knew of him ... they don't know what they're missing. He's a gem.
Thank you Richard for sharing this with the world. It's a better place with you and your songs in it.
I reckon you are right.
+1
That seems like a pretty good epitaph. If you can say that you mad people's lives better, then you did well.
Vastly under-rated.....or should I say, unrecognised. Richard is superb.
WOW......Thanks Richard. Just a perfect performance. Incredible. Sheffield's Johnny Cash.
Or Roy Orbison.
miles better than both of them
True Yorkshire Gent! Proud to know we have such a talented lad in our county.
Setlist !
0:40 Just Like The Rain
04:20 Baby You're My Light lyrics
08:35 The Long Black Veil (Don Williams)
11:45 Tonight the Streets Are Ours
16:05 The Sea Calls
22:35 Roving Gambler
27:20 I'm on Nights
31:25 My Little Treasures
35:40 For Your Lover Give Some Time
40:50 Heart of Oak
45:30 As the Dawn Breaks
Thanks
I LOVE you, Richard Hawley...from the first moment I heard "Roll River Roll," all those years ago. Still a total wowza, you are! 🥰 xoxo P
Oh that voice 🎵🥰 sings to me every night for an hour when i go to bed..
48 and a bit minutes of pure heaven. One of the most talented singer/songwriter's ever to draw breath.Thank you Richard, you are a star.
“Nar then Richard Hawley and friends I just wanted to say I love the new album. Thank you for writing it lovely lad. You are still expressing your thoughts, feelings and emotions in your work and for this I applaud because I believe it is sincerely important for all to express how you are feeling.
Your work resonates with me deeply and my own life and being a Sheffield lass myself I know how proud we are when it comes to hiding one’s own thoughts. So it’s lovely to sit and listen to your words. Thank you Mister H 😘💙
Richard Hawley, an artist like no other. No one could or should try to replicate him. Simply exquisite ❤
I cannot stop listening to this gig. Outstanding absolutely great. So sad it is interrupted all the time by commercials, takes the flow out.... Is it not possible to get a copy of this gig on CD/DVD ? These acoustic versions of the songs are incredible and Richard's voice is stunning. Anybody sharing my opinion ?
This is new to me but I'm smitten. Beautiful songs that make me sad in a good way.
WHAT A LUCKY PEOPLE AROUNT HIM!! WHAT A COMPANY!! HE IS A MASTER!!
I love The Grapes, great Sheffield pub. Lots of happy memories. Great place to play Richard!!! 'Beautiful' guitar work and of course your gorgeous song writing and voice.
Absolute class Richard is a legend 👍👍👍
Es gibt sie noch. Musik, tief aus dem Herzen, so rein und klar wie ein Hochgebirgsbach. DANKE, Richard Hawley!
There are no words to describe just how incredible this performance is. Simply outstanding. Thank you Mr Hawley.
This guy really knows what he's doing. If only we could convince him to come back to New York.
I'd be delighted to buy him a pint if he does!
Seen him play a half dozen times……can’t get enough of his music. No one can go from absolute crooner to rock God like Richard Hawley can❤
Thanks for sharing this intimate gig.
Listening to Richard Hawley is pure joy, it's balm for the soul. Love, love, love the new album, have listened non stop this past week
❤
Well if I can't see Richard live in Western Australia this is the next best thing - awesome.
Oh that voice ❤ loved the performance, thank you!
Well, that’s the best lunch break I’ve had in years…. Thanks Richard…
Playing to a dozen people in an intimate pub. This guy should be packing out stadiums! A real talent! I’ve been listening for years. I enjoyed every minute of this. The 12 string really filled the room! Cheers. Please tour Australia.
Thank you Richard, this was a true pleasure.
I would buy him a pint. Or even two. Well Done, watching from Naples.
Richard is the best, more proof if anymore were needed
Fantastic! Best thing to happen in 2023! Thank you!
That was great.
"I'm on nights" was sooooo beautiful and touching.
Your music is one of my little treasures.
Thank you so much! ♥💖♥
I'm On Nights my fav too. Just spectacular.
Incredible live artist, I had the pleasure of a few of Richard Hawley gigs the most memorable so far being the devil's arse castleton, and buying a copy of the live cd getting it signed after the gig by the man himself, the new vinyl is my shopping list this weekend, thanks for your awesome music Richard Hawley.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
That was an excellent performance, what a treat!
Magnificent - I’ve seen Richard live on a number of occasions, always a great experience. What a singer!
What a fantastic artist I've had the pleasure to recently discover. A voice with a bit of gravitas, a sense of longing, hope and peace all rolled into the songs. So, Mr. Hawley thanks for this tiny concert. A new fan from Portland, Oregon.
Thank you, you have the same baritone voice as Scott Walker,,, love you to bits!! xxxx
Mr. Richard, you came to my life while a random dude told me that my girl is cheating me with him. He plays ¨The Ocean¨ and we drank a couple of beers. It was a very sad moment but at the time it was a very good moment. Now im single and i´ve got your music with me since that day.
WOW!
Lovely Richard my dear mom's fav pub for Irish music nights brought back memories my mom would loved this miss you mom
My goodness, there is nothing better than live sessions especially when you can sing like Mr Hawley ❤❤❤❤❤
Fantastic session both my wife and I loved it !!! Thank you Richard I would buy you a full pint 🤣
Grande Ricardo!
Fantastic accoustic concert. It packs an emotional wallop. Lucky pub patrons that day!
So fantastic as ever. Enjoy from Spain, feeling like i'm home
Superb Mr Hawley, thanks for keeping it real, what a treasure! the next round is on me !😂😍🎉👏🏻
Just tuning in per chance here in Sligo, NW Ireland with my sweetheart Lorna. Your music is special to us both. Thanks for the sumptuous tunes 😊
I watched it live now I can rewatch. Marvellous!! Thank you to Richard and everyone involved in making it happen.
Absolute perfection. That version of As the Dawn Breaks …just wow. Made me cry ❤
Me too 😢❤️
Great work on the sound and video everyone.
Keep coming back the man is a national treasure .so funny and natural. ❤
Could you please release this on a CD, it is sooooo good to listen to these acoustic versions
Unfortunately wasn't able to watch live but, wow, what a musician. One of the absolute best.
So , so lucky to have been there !! Thankyou so much - after a difficult year this was just what we needed ❤️❤️ xx
The Streets are Ours. What a song and such understated but feeling laden vocals.
That middle eight section is lovely, too.
Richard’s guitarist fills out these pared down versios so well.
I´m enchanted by his music 🙂
Beautiful thoughtful uplifting music, this was just so lovely. The poetry in the songs. And that beautiful voice that soothes any troubled thoughts, a very special artist
Effortlessly brilliant ❤
Quelle magnifique version de Sea Calls !!!!
Brilliant Rich👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Dr Hawley top man as always but even my dose of covid has now taken turn for the better many thanks much appreciated & good luck
A very talented and down to earth bloke. A great guitarist who's also a superb songwriter. And wow that voice…
Richard is just great
Wonderful, as ever.
Another brilliant performance by Richard and Shez, saw them at the Barbican but to be at The Grapes is another level. Lucky, lucky people of Sheffield.❤
Outstanding wordsmith and lyric writer,fantastic musician to add to the mix with an excellent voice and comes across as a normal bloke.
What's not to like?😀
LOVE YOU Richard ♥♥♥ You are THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!
Thanks for this good trip ❤
Ich höre ihn so gern. Seine Stimme geht durch und durch. Einfach nur schön, wohltuend. Helga
Incredible. So many brilliant tracks, so much pathos, so good. My first time hearing Long Black Veil by Mr H. Just gorgeous. I’m On Nights really resonates with me having had parents who worked nights for many years to provide for their family. Lovely stuff
Wonderful. Just the best. Love that mellow voice. Such a talented guy.
Thank you ❤
Such a great body of work and legacy. Stunning performance chaps 👌🙏🙌
Fabulous .love your singing.
Class guitarist/singer songwriter and a class band behind him.surely it don't get much better...
Top notch, Rich 🙌. This should be a live album!
This is it. Greetings from Poland.
Was in some whine bar dandy bar int Piece Hall over yonder in Halifax last weekend. I’m not from round them parts, but me mate Chris is (well now he is) and the bloke from the bar put Now Then ont record deck. They sell records there too as well as booze so three drinks in I bought the Album. Got caught int moment I guess. Anyway I get back to Bolton the next day (felt like a pig had shat in my head) and noticed that the bloke who’s album I’d bought had also done an album live int Piece Hall…….so I bought that too. Been a steep learning curve, but I’m getting there 6 days in listening to someone I’ve never listened to before. Oh I also bought Mazzy Star for my Mum on vinyl. She’s 83 next week.
Always a joy to hear your voice and your perfect songs.
I just needed that tonight, beautiful. That’s all ❤
Richard your Lyrics are beautiful poems. The music you set them to is enchanting. Love your work.
I hope those guys know how lucky they were
I wish I was there. Love Mr H
incredible, a really beautiful performance
Top bloke,top singer
Feeling poorly and Richard you have really lifted me. What an amazing performer ❤
Gorgeous performance. I love the simplicity, intimacy and quality. ❤
Fantastic...simply fantastic!!!
That version of Heart of oak ❤
Wow, what a treat!! Your voice and music are so beautiful! Will you ever tour in the U.S.? You have lots of fans here. Thanks so much for this beautiful performance. 💕 😀
Thank You Richard. Fantastic
Beautiful all the way through. Come and do that at Ludlow Brewery...please!