Looking back so many years later, it’s difficult to describe to today’s generation just what music actually meant back then. What a fucking brilliant time in the U.K.’s history Britpop really was.
I didn't know this song until October 2022 when my uncle, a big Verve fan, passed away suddenly at the age of 48 in a freak accident. He was at this concert, aged 24 - unbeknownst to him at the time, halfway through his life. I turned 24 last week, and Richard Ashcroft is performing in Wigan this year. I really really want to go... I know it'll be extremely emotional, but it'd be the perfect tribute to him. We picked this song, Sonnet, for his funeral. ❤
My condolences to you Leah. Music has such a way of attaching itself to particular memories and their people and places. I am 23, and have long sought The Verve (and others), in particular Sonnet and The Drugs Don't work during low periods of my life, songs which (to me) serve as prayers to soothe the soul in times of disillusion, dysfunction or despair and connect to something greater, and i owe Ashcroft enormously for his words and the effects they have had on me over the years. I also would love to see Ashcroft live, and I hope we both get our chances soon. Indeed it may be extremely emotional for you, but perhaps it may be a positive outlet for what you're feeling inside. Goodluck to you Leah.
Last night me and my mum hugged each other and cried as we listened to Richard Ashcroft play this song to us in Wigan. I am so glad we made it. 280 mile drive to get there but it was so so so worth it. I belted out every single word, pointed up to the sky to the line “looking at the heavens with a tear in my eye”. It was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life, and a lovely celebration of what would have been my uncle’s 50th birthday this year. ❤️❤️❤️
👍🏼 *No es playback, es su voz real....* muy pocos cantantes como él cantan igual como cuando graban en estudio.... *Mis respetos para el Sr. Richard Ashcroft....* 🖐🏼🙋🏻♂️💯✓
The way Nick McCabe makes that guitar 'crying' through out this live version, gives me chills.. Sonnet, definitely, represents the essence of what made the late 90's music so special and a better place to live in among great sentimental vibes. Also, I would like to thank every element from The Verve, for helping me out building the best memories I have from that time and for the person who I have become.. I'm really sorry for the apathetic world we live in today, but your music echoes for eternity and as a reminder that love can prevail within our hearts. Thank you, guys!
The Verve un gruppo che ha segnato la musica anni 90. Canzoni indimenticabili e dopo anni ho ancora il rammarico di non essere riuscito a sentirli dal vivo
I love this song, and this version. Long ago, a great friend/love of mine from the UK sent me the cd. Yes, I'm old now. But...I think he should know. by now. For Robert.
My friend and me Looking through her red box of memories Faded I'm sure But love seems to stick in her veins you know Yes, there's love if you want it Don't sound like no sonnet, my lord Why can't you see That nature has its way of warning me Eyes open wide Looking at the heavens with a tear in my eye Sinking faster than a boat without a hull My lord Dreaming about the day when I can see you there My side By my side Here we go again and my head is gone, my lord I stop to say hello 'Cause I think you should know, by now
Esecuzion mas linda y perfercta,Richard tenia una voz mas linda y sensual, El cantò perfectamente, y tambien jo soy mui Feliz de una reunion de todos lo los compagneros,adelante verve! Para siempre nella y storia! 👆☝️
![The Verve - Lucky Man [Live at Haigh Hall - 24.05.98]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/8CrPgwouH6o/mqdefault.jpg)
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![The Verve - The Drugs Don't Work [Live at Haigh Hall - 24.05.98]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/O6QfBNZXFi4/mqdefault.jpg)
Looking back so many years later, it’s difficult to describe to today’s generation just what music actually meant back then. What a fucking brilliant time in the U.K.’s history Britpop really was.
We was absolutely banging back then we was us brits. Oasis, ocean colour scene etc. The list goes on
Not just Britpop either, club music (Dance, Trance, Garage, Hard House etc) was massive. Real golden era for music in the UK.
We weren't messing about.
True This. They'll never get it today.
Happy happy days :-)
When I think back to this song, I realise this is a masterpeice. The passion in his voice overwhelms me.A brilliant album.
Timeless track
I didn't know this song until October 2022 when my uncle, a big Verve fan, passed away suddenly at the age of 48 in a freak accident. He was at this concert, aged 24 - unbeknownst to him at the time, halfway through his life. I turned 24 last week, and Richard Ashcroft is performing in Wigan this year. I really really want to go... I know it'll be extremely emotional, but it'd be the perfect tribute to him. We picked this song, Sonnet, for his funeral. ❤
Sorry for your loss and a beautiful song.
Lots of love for you ❣️ the ones we love never leave us, even if we can't see them anymore 🙏
My condolences to you Leah. Music has such a way of attaching itself to particular memories and their people and places. I am 23, and have long sought The Verve (and others), in particular Sonnet and The Drugs Don't work during low periods of my life, songs which (to me) serve as prayers to soothe the soul in times of disillusion, dysfunction or despair and connect to something greater, and i owe Ashcroft enormously for his words and the effects they have had on me over the years. I also would love to see Ashcroft live, and I hope we both get our chances soon. Indeed it may be extremely emotional for you, but perhaps it may be a positive outlet for what you're feeling inside. Goodluck to you Leah.
Last night me and my mum hugged each other and cried as we listened to Richard Ashcroft play this song to us in Wigan. I am so glad we made it. 280 mile drive to get there but it was so so so worth it. I belted out every single word, pointed up to the sky to the line “looking at the heavens with a tear in my eye”. It was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life, and a lovely celebration of what would have been my uncle’s 50th birthday this year. ❤️❤️❤️
That’s beautiful!
If you're still listening to this masterpiece, you have a good taste in music. 💞👌😊👍
Ouvindo em Junho de 2024.
August 2024. 38y old. Great music taste
Always listen to the Verve...real music
Oct /24 pretty dam good
I was 33 , pushing 60 now
The voice of Richard Ashcroft is so pure. I love the simplicity of this band.
Una semplicità che fa breccia nel cuore❤
Me too!
@LuVitale-f4hyes! Very nice and sweet❤❤❤❤
Oh I miss the 90s!
Simple stage lighting, no cellphones!
This performance is just beautiful and emotional!!
Yes! 🫶🏻
Appreciate this song more now I am 43 than I did when I was 17. So much beauty in this song. Brings me chills listening to it
I get you ! I’m 46 and it’s just ❤️🩹
Just hit my 40th and could not agree more with you both. ❤ looking back he is incredibly beautiful to.
42. I hear you
43 here. Appreciating too
Absolute quality, Sounds even better than the album version.
exactly what i was thinking
Richard Ashcroft its a genius and The Verve its an Masterpiece !!!!
Debe ser un sentimiento increíble crear una canción y tener a todo un publico cantándola a mas no poder.
👍🏼 *No es playback, es su voz real....* muy pocos cantantes como él cantan igual como cuando graban en estudio.... *Mis respetos para el Sr. Richard Ashcroft....* 🖐🏼🙋🏻♂️💯✓
Canta hasta mejor que en estudio
Los cantantes de hoy no le llegan ni a los talones
I honestly think this is a perfect song
I was there. Best night ever
The way Nick McCabe makes that guitar 'crying' through out this live version, gives me chills.. Sonnet, definitely, represents the essence of what made the late 90's music so special and a better place to live in among great sentimental vibes. Also, I would like to thank every element from The Verve, for helping me out building the best memories I have from that time and for the person who I have become.. I'm really sorry for the apathetic world we live in today, but your music echoes for eternity and as a reminder that love can prevail within our hearts. Thank you, guys!
When the live version sounds just like the original recording 👌
What a day this was.. if I remember correctly it was this, lucky man and History just as the sun started to set.. brilliant!
Sounds perfect! Great strong vocal performance
Richard Ashcroft, you are a lyrical genius and I love this song so much xxxxxxxx
1998 is the year I was born. I‘m just so fucking glad about the beautiful taste in music that my dad has! 🤍🤍🤍
The 90s...what a great time for real bands..Verve..
thank you for the music Richard Ashcroft
What a perfect performance!! 😮
Best thing I have ever heard.
Ver conciertos de antes que la gente si disfrutaba mucho mas sin necesidad de andar con un celular es magnifico
He’s loving this too much and I’m so so happy for him!!!
They were awsome
1st December 2024.
I have loved this song and Verve for many years but this song hits every emotion from tears to smiles. ❤❤❤❤️ Xx
This track sounds better in this live performance than in the studio. Marvelous!
The Verve un gruppo che ha segnato la musica anni 90. Canzoni indimenticabili e dopo anni ho ancora il rammarico di non essere riuscito a sentirli dal vivo
Awesome! Such a underrated song!
It was one of the lead singles from their most successful album.
Sure was but never heard it ever on radio
@@sicsempertyrannis3251 when?
One if the best going
This is one of the best live performances I’ve ever seen. I actually prefer this to the studio version. Sensational stuff.
100% agree. Absolutely sublime 👌
Prefer this to the studio version myself, it's got much more feeling and emotion.
They absolutely murdered this, incredible performance
They nailed this one. To think it was a live performance!
Was always my favourite verve song
2023…this man it’s a genius! Masterpiece all time…❤❤❤
2024 baby let’s go 🎉
Amazing song and performance.. wow❤
It's a great song that plays as if it was currently released - love it!
Yo tenia 15 o 16 años cuando la escuché por primera ves.
Mi juventud mi tiempo.
Muchas gracias!
Cómo pasa el tiempo,está canción sonó en el año 1998,hace 26 años igual Ami me sigue gustando 😊
All this guy’s music is just amazing
British pop is never die!
CLASS A.
Smoked many a hash joint as a teen out of my bedroom window to this. Play it on guitar now. Mother “turn that music down!” 😂
Beautiful
*Uma obra-prima, infelizmente essa geração a minha geração muitos não entendem o que é uma música de verdade sonora aos ouvidos!!* 🥹👏🏻🤟🏻👏🏻👏🏻🖤❤️
Everyone was in awe. How do you define or compare him ? Tyh lad has got a bit of everything.
Such a great voice, one of the best voices of the 1990s
Saw them with oasis, back then, amazing
Perfect vocal performance. Amazing.
how many beautiful memories that summer
Vaya que recuerdos de este tema....The Verve un gran grupo de los 90's
Amazing 👏 solid live performance of a great song. Thank you for sharing 🤘👍
What a tune, wish I had the chance to experience the concerts these days …
Brilliant. Oh the 90's... How i miss them..
It’s just awesome and he is one of my favourite of all time
Timeless.
I love this song, and this version. Long ago, a great friend/love of mine from the UK sent me the cd. Yes, I'm old now. But...I think he should know. by now. For Robert.
i saw them live about 3 months after this at V98 - a great performance there too
2:20-3:03 is as good as it gets. The tone of McCabe’s Les Paul🔥. Fuck, I miss the 90s.
Как то лето 98 года... White nights.. Впервые послушал и увидел видос... Как же вперла меня эта песня ❤
Magnífico 👏👏👏
My friend and me
Looking through her red box of memories
Faded I'm sure
But love seems to stick in her veins you know
Yes, there's love if you want it
Don't sound like no sonnet, my lord
Why can't you see
That nature has its way of warning me
Eyes open wide
Looking at the heavens with a tear in my eye
Sinking faster than a boat without a hull
My lord
Dreaming about the day when I can see you there
My side
By my side
Here we go again and my head is gone, my lord
I stop to say hello
'Cause I think you should know, by now
gracias 🙂
Superbe musique qui me ramène sur des belles années....
Mais il nous reste encore plein de choses à découvrir 😊
This is an outstanding performance, impressive 🤘🏻
Still brilliant in 2024 saw him recently at dreamland margate ❤
No encuentro voz más auténtica. El directo más brutal. Increíble. Gracias
Great video, great band. The sound man did an amazing job
2024 and Still amazing song. ❤... I miss The Verve
Best voice I've ever heard .would love see this band reform
Masterpiece!!!
Que maravillosa canción
One of the best bands , love it the verve
He voice very much good sing live...my favourite song and my favourite band
Música fantástica❤
There is no doubt, the 90's saw one of the greatest musical geniuses in Richard Ashcroft!
That was a great day out :) I remember it like it wa last week
love this song❤
Alguien en 2024???
Que recuerdos con 😢 traen al presente verdad???
Que linda melodía
Lo.mejor
Que temazo x favor!!🥲
Here we go again and my head is gone, my love..
*_This is Breath taking_*
This is such a great song, ive always enjoyed nick macabes guitar work
Я эту песню пою уже месяц🤦🏼♀️🤣. 😍👏👏👏
Up if youre here in 2024
Que buena canción ❤ me trae nostalgia de cuando era joven
❤hermosa canción amo esta canción
Forgot how good this song really is.
Que extraordinaria cancion y brillante performance 👏👏👏
esta cancion es lo maximo ....increible ...no se me hace reflexionar , me emociona una explosion de sentimientos .
La mejor banda en la mejor década!!!
Absolutely brilliant
2025 here to the best years for the music
He is so incredebly good ooking and talented!
tube 6 años cuando escuche este tema pure masterpiece dios!
Simplesmente amo💙
Brilliant bass playing Si👊
Jamas me cansare de escuchar esta cancion
Thanks oasis cast no shadow
I’ve been learning all These
Bangers 2025 oasis is back music is back
one of the best tune ever
Esta bella música no puede morir❤❤❤❤❤
Seen him in Manchester a few years ago supporting LG. He stole the show.
LG? The fridge??
RKid
Que nivel musical Dios mío!
Haigh Hall Brilliant!!
Que temazo x favor!!😢
Amazing
Esecuzion mas linda y perfercta,Richard tenia una voz mas linda y sensual, El cantò perfectamente, y tambien jo soy mui Feliz de una reunion de todos lo los compagneros,adelante verve! Para siempre nella y storia! 👆☝️