A performance of A song for the Lovers exclusively performed for Launch, a music company back in 2000. This film is sourced from an original cd released by Launch in 2000. - Launch cd 42.
You really made me laugh and you reminded me of how valuable and precious life is. I hope you have a beautiful life and you sleep peacefully with awesome lucid dreams.....🌞🌞🌞
This guy has a gift of making songs on a stratospheric level. I remember being a kid in Poland and hearing A Song for The Lovers for the first time. His voice was something else. This performance is on another level. Just him and an acoustic guitar. Flawless and sublime.
Yep, I second that, I have been a Lucky Man ever since I started to listen to his music years ago, and many people still think he's nothing special. I tell you, to me it's not a big deal if anyone thinks any less of him, Richard himself said that some people will think his stuff is great, some think its shit, and he accepts that wholeheartedly. The people will however openly appreciate him as a genius many years from now, albeit falsely in many cases (which is a situation that does not befit him) but at the moment, Lucky are we who could already love his stuff, and fools are they who think he is nothing special just because the mass media isn't supporting him.
@ Mark Major similar for me, my wife and me had you on my mind in my sleep,I introduced her to ashcroft when we met in 2005,and she's a convert,loves the guy,just saw him at the royal albert hall aswell,pure class
This is the best acoustic performance of all the songs out there that I have ever heard, and the only person that could achieve it is this man. Richard Ashcroft
It’s so good that if this was a studio recording for a final track you wouldn’t need another take, except you might not want bleed from the acoustic guitar. Ashcroft seems a bit underrated to me.
Me encanta esta versión con guitarra acústica. La voz y letras de Richard son maravillosas. Uno de mis artistas favoritos. I love this version with acoustic guitar. Richard's voice and lyrics are wonderful. One of my favorite artists.
He's the best 😍 And am glad that I have seen him in Verve And on is Own Loversion to see him again He's better than anybody av seen proud IV seen him Only One Richard Ashcroft Only one Elvis In the World no one can beat them Brilliant amazing
I spend the night Yeah looking for my insides in a hotel room Waiting for you Were gonna make it tonight Yeah something in the air tells me the time is right So we'd better get it on And DJ, play a song for the Lovers, tonight Please, play a song for the lovers, tonight Don't wanna wait Lord I've been waiting all my life but I'm too late again I know but I was scared Can't you see I'm moving like a train into some foreign land I ain't Got a Ticket for this ride but I will Ooh, play a song for the Lover, tonight DJ, play a song for the Lover, tonight DJ, play a song for the Lovers, tonight Please play a song for the Lovers, tonight Can't stop looking back no no One more for the lovers Oh brother won't you lend a hand I'm alone in a room and I'm waiting for love I don't know when this trains gonna stop But I'm telling you friend I don't want to get up
Ashcroft is a geezer and genius his songs for me are so relatable to a scary reality I was an oasis fan growing up more but obviously love the verve and Richard goosebumps every time
RA is a genius, his rhythm guitar work is spot on - his random strumming patterns makes for a full sound but without the band, sounds simple, but few do it as well as he can/does.
Lately his acoustic guitar playing is being noticed for its greatness, for many years people's perceptions were mainly shifted to 'he needs the others with him' to sound great, but with time that has been disproved.
I keep coming back to this and read some comments below and agree that sometimes less is more. So long as you have a melody and amazing lyrics that's emotive and engaging, you can captivate any audience. Richard Ashcroft does this. Another lyricist that's superior to many songwriters is Steve Kilbey of The Church. Bless those that have something to sing about.
Appreciated, and I agree that this is one great performance. Before the boom of internet video sharing, Richard played this one off not to be showed off on MTV or a TV special, but to be enjoyed by people in the quiet of their homes. As he once explained, it doesn't make a difference to him how many people he has in the room, listening. He just does what he does.
@@davemusic851 always found the stripped down performances to be where he excels. Was lucky enough to see the Verve in 98 (as a young pup) - that was mind blowing. still make a point of seeing RA when I can. Altho I must admit the 2 verve shows I caught on Forth tour were a shit show. Sound was awful and this wasnt too long after a few amazing solo shows on Keys to World tour. Love this vid tho. Many thanks.
@@derekgray644 cheers, actually would really like to see the manchester show of 2007 when they returned, on film. I have heard the songs once streaming on a website, but can't locate them now.
@@derekgray644 in a way yes. Once they returned they played a couple of gigs in november 07, even the amateur clips I've seen are mind blowing, just thinking of those in the audience who thought they would never see them again is incredible.
Tremendous lyricist, great songwriter, incredible voice....but I want to comment on something else. You can keep your shredding, your pentatonic scales, and your lead guitar. I would absolutely love to be able to play rhythm guitar like Richard Ashcroft.
Just discovered his genius now i cant stop looking for his music everywhere especily when he lets you see his real eyes"BLUE" I have to say im addicted to him. I love to watch him sing so mezmerising
When someone sounds exactly the same as the studio version... you know that you're witnessing something special.
Even better live at a gig
@@mrbrittas3254I know, he sounds even better live
@@baggy79well said sir.
Can't wait for Kew Gardens gig🤘🤘
I'm 84 and I listen to this every night before my bed in case I die in my sleep.
You'll survive
I do too all night long.
🫂
You really made me laugh and you reminded me of how valuable and precious life is. I hope you have a beautiful life and you sleep peacefully with awesome lucid dreams.....🌞🌞🌞
Are you still listening to this song every night? ❤
Voice is still amazing after 30 years, he’s never lost anything and he’ll always be something Noel and Liam can never quite reach
This guy has a gift of making songs on a stratospheric level. I remember being a kid in Poland and hearing A Song for The Lovers for the first time. His voice was something else. This performance is on another level. Just him and an acoustic guitar. Flawless and sublime.
My favourite musician ever. Nobody does it better. Do you agree?
Yep, I second that, I have been a Lucky Man ever since I started to listen to his music years ago, and many people still think he's nothing special. I tell you, to me it's not a big deal if anyone thinks any less of him, Richard himself said that some people will think his stuff is great, some think its shit, and he accepts that wholeheartedly. The people will however openly appreciate him as a genius many years from now, albeit falsely in many cases (which is a situation that does not befit him) but at the moment, Lucky are we who could already love his stuff, and fools are they who think he is nothing special just because the mass media isn't supporting him.
+dave music Thanks for that. I saw him at the Roundhouse in Camden on 16th May and met him at signing of his new album as well. Amazing man!
I'm happy for you Julia. Will you be seeing him at the O2, if you don't mind me asking?
+dave music Unfortunately, couldn't get tickets. But maybe my friend has got some for an early Xmas present.
and what a christmas present!! Good luck then.
One man + one guitar = such an epic sound!... gives me chills.
This man just needs an acoustic guitar he's a genius
I thought you had the same name as me but it's ar 😑😂
Is GOD
He's got one
Dont forget his shades. 😎
@@michaelfallon3991 underrated
One of the best songs written ever, love is such an emotional thing in many different ways!
Had this played at my wedding, first dance with the most wonderful woman ever always ❤❤❤❤
Lovely post mate.All the best to you.
@ Mark Major similar for me, my wife and me had you on my mind in my sleep,I introduced her to ashcroft when we met in 2005,and she's a convert,loves the guy,just saw him at the royal albert hall aswell,pure class
@@jamesfarrow1194 sounds like fate to me ❤️
Good choice! We had Good Vibrations by the Beach Boys.
Damn, this is how a live singer song writer should sound!
He is comfortably the best of the last 3 decades.
Biblical
Pure vocal integrity...love...
DJ_ lt turns me on 😁👄😘💋💋👄
DJ - ❤️❤️❤️ lo posible esta por llegar 💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋
Richards voice is simply beautiful
I have loved this song for years .i remember sitting in my foster care home put radio on and this was playing I have never forgot this song
A vocal so haunting
He is so amazing !
A sadness to it but joy too
One of the great british songwriters and an unparralled performer, truly inspirational
Richard's voice is so distinctive unlike anyone's I've heard. ❤😊
This is the best acoustic performance of all the songs out there that I have ever heard, and the only person that could achieve it is this man.
Richard Ashcroft
It’s so good that if this was a studio recording for a final track you wouldn’t need another take, except you might not want bleed from the acoustic guitar. Ashcroft seems a bit underrated to me.
He arrived before he arrived and his music will remain long after he's gone.
He's amazing
There is musicians and theres musicians and then theres genius this man is genius excellence top notch
The last great rock and roll songwriter... Bless you Richard
This guy is soooooo underrated
You don't understand good music even if it stands infront of you
Lol. He his hugely successful.
I'm still in love with this man.
@ Emily Elizabeth....so am I, and I'm heterosexual!
And me 😍👌
Such a natural talent .. Thank you Richard .. A Song For The Lovers ..
Ashcroft is the man!
Always loved this song from the first time hearing it.
Me encanta esta versión con guitarra acústica. La voz y letras de Richard son maravillosas. Uno de mis artistas favoritos. I love this version with acoustic guitar. Richard's voice and lyrics are wonderful. One of my favorite artists.
Blows me away every single time I listen. What a gifted,neglected artist. Who needs a band with a gift like this? Musical,lyrical genius.❤
His voice is so good I can’t explain it
Unbelievable how good he is
Only needs an acoustic
Such a genius, love him
I wrote a song called Liar and would give anything to have this guy sing it . He's made for it .Guys a genius
He's the best 😍
And am glad that I have seen him in Verve
And on is Own
Loversion to see him again
He's better than anybody av seen proud
IV seen him
Only One Richard Ashcroft
Only one Elvis
In the World no one can beat them
Brilliant amazing
My phone spells everything wrong
Ment to say love is song
One of the best singer ❤
What a voice
voice of a legend
Masterclass - songwriting and melodies at the highest level! Richard the man!
creo que es la mejor cancion , no me canso y ya son años escuchandola. Richard the best
The Verve/Ashcroft, Stone Roses, Inspiral carpets, Oasis. British music will never reach those heights ever again.
I spend the night
Yeah looking for my insides in a hotel room
Waiting for you
Were gonna make it tonight
Yeah something in the air tells me the time is right
So we'd better get it on
And DJ, play a song for the Lovers, tonight
Please, play a song for the lovers, tonight
Don't wanna wait
Lord I've been waiting all my life but I'm too late again
I know but I was scared
Can't you see
I'm moving like a train into some foreign land
I ain't Got a Ticket for this ride but I will
Ooh, play a song for the Lover, tonight
DJ, play a song for the Lover, tonight
DJ, play a song for the Lovers, tonight
Please play a song for the Lovers, tonight
Can't stop looking back no no
One more for the lovers
Oh brother won't you lend a hand
I'm alone in a room and I'm waiting for love
I don't know when this trains gonna stop
But I'm telling you friend
I don't want to get up
“Dream going to stop”
End vs
Never heard this before beautiful song amazing melody what a voice
Adrian Cummings better late than never ☺️😎
masterpiece
He's just cool!!! My favourite musician!
I am in my hotel in San Bernardino, CA and this still tops the charts for me!!!
Обожаю эту песьню,а в таком исполнении она великолепна...наслаждаюсь.
Mind blowing 🤯
Ashcroft is a geezer and genius his songs for me are so relatable to a scary reality I was an oasis fan growing up more but obviously love the verve and Richard goosebumps every time
Hell yes this man can definately write a tune
Unreal. Genius. This. Sonnet. Lucky man. Even tddw are all so powerful. So much meaning for any listener. Ww all feel something different.
God bless You, I love You!!!! Desde Santiago de 🇨🇱
I love that rich sound from the 12 string
Beautiful song by a brilliant musician.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
The best ever unbelievable legend!!!
RA is a genius, his rhythm guitar work is spot on - his random strumming patterns makes for a full sound but without the band, sounds simple, but few do it as well as he can/does.
Lately his acoustic guitar playing is being noticed for its greatness, for many years people's perceptions were mainly shifted to 'he needs the others with him' to sound great, but with time that has been disproved.
Absolutely magnificent
.Ashcroft is a genius
I keep coming back to this and read some comments below and agree that sometimes less is more. So long as you have a melody and amazing lyrics that's emotive and engaging, you can captivate any audience. Richard Ashcroft does this. Another lyricist that's superior to many songwriters is Steve Kilbey of The Church. Bless those that have something to sing about.
Possibly the best version of this on here. Amazing upload. 12 string sounds so beautiful and he totally nails the vocals.
Appreciated, and I agree that this is one great performance. Before the boom of internet video sharing, Richard played this one off not to be showed off on MTV or a TV special, but to be enjoyed by people in the quiet of their homes. As he once explained, it doesn't make a difference to him how many people he has in the room, listening. He just does what he does.
@@davemusic851 always found the stripped down performances to be where he excels. Was lucky enough to see the Verve in 98 (as a young pup) - that was mind blowing. still make a point of seeing RA when I can. Altho I must admit the 2 verve shows I caught on Forth tour were a shit show. Sound was awful and this wasnt too long after a few amazing solo shows on Keys to World tour. Love this vid tho. Many thanks.
@@derekgray644 cheers, actually would really like to see the manchester show of 2007 when they returned, on film. I have heard the songs once streaming on a website, but can't locate them now.
@@davemusic851 nice one. Was that one of the warm up shows for the Forth tour?
@@derekgray644 in a way yes. Once they returned they played a couple of gigs in november 07, even the amateur clips I've seen are mind blowing, just thinking of those in the audience who thought they would never see them again is incredible.
Genius,that's all i can say!
Voice 💚
Genius!!!! And that's a fact.... 🍺🍺
Legend.
Richard Ashcroft is full of Love and new Desire! forever the One I love!💓👊🌞 cause He is the Sun, He shines more than You Imagine.
Pure genius
Excellent!!!!! My favorite song when I was a teenager!!!! We had the best music!!!! From soo many different kinds!!!! 😊☺☺😍😍😍😍😍😍😎😎😎😎
Sounding great on the 12 string!
I bought the Verve's first album urban hymns one of the best albums of the decade
Excelente saludos desde chile: bien al sur de América
Who's here 2019 x
2020 mate
2021😘
2023
Musical genius
Bonita voz en acústico en vivo, se concentra mucho cuando canta y transmite ...lo máximo Richard Ashcrof!!
Люблю слушать Richarda , красивый голос , браво!
This man is so gifted. Thank you Richard for sharing your special gift with the world.❤
Tremendous lyricist, great songwriter, incredible voice....but I want to comment on something else.
You can keep your shredding, your pentatonic scales, and your lead guitar. I would absolutely love to be able to play rhythm guitar like Richard Ashcroft.
Or make songs like him .. brilliant tunesmith.
He's absolutely just the greatest singer, lyricist and guitar player of our modern era, he speaks to our hearts and our souls weep.
It's actually quite an easy song to learn.
Was thinking the exact same Tom.
Pick up the guitar and copy it. I did. It's awesome.... after a bit of practice.. :)
I heard this song for first time in Toronto Canadian while visiting my best friend ❤❤❤❗❗❗
great voice!
Just a musical genius, what a voice
Muy al natural, sin nada que agregar, basta su guitarra. Grande, Richard
The best singer in the singer in the world!!!!!
Hermosa su música 💗💗❤️
Pure !
Richard tu as une voix génial et les paroles trop génial je me retrouve ds tes pensées merci
Ah des français aussi ! Génial
Amazing talent.
ascolto i metallica ma richard ashcroft simbolizza la mia gioventu......semplicemente magnifico
The acoustic version is wonderful too.
I dare say It would have been written Acoustically like most of his Tunes ?
best vocals of all time...
Dolorosa preciosa CANCION!!!!!❤
1 of my alltime fave tunes ever....Richard Ashcroft does it so well.
Beautiful💜
Precioso Ashcroft en acústico. BEAUTIFUL MAGIC 💖
Fantastic voice
brilliant! The acoustic version is just a haunting if not more
🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 again and again
what a tune! from a great album!
Such a naturally gifted guy, there's just some things in life you can't be taught
Eyes in love x ❤
Just discovered his genius now i cant stop looking for his music everywhere especily when he lets you see his real eyes"BLUE" I have to say im addicted to him. I love to watch him sing so mezmerising
Pure class!! Richard’s concert at the Royal Albert Hall was one of the best ever!!!
True artist thru and thru.
His voice is great
In this clip that fact really shines through