Ashcroft isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. He doesn’t write songs for the majority. Urban hymns is popular because of one song that caught on. It’s my favourite song. But Ashcroft to me is music. I’ve listened to him in my best times and my worst. You can’t listen to him and not hear or feel the lyrics. Whether they resonate is down to the individual. But to me personally. He is the most important songwriter of my life and the reason I started playing music myself. A special talent. But an acquired one. RA forever.
@@bodyblow Chris is probably out now mate. Was 9 years ago. I agree though. Never listened to Ashcroft and wished he was “pretty” he looks like a bloke. Who writes timeless works of art. 🤷♂️😂
somebody commented about the lyric "dont think im lying im flying" not being a great lyric. I love that lyric because i belive it is a "fuck you to the british music press". when the verve first came out with a storm in heaven ashcroft gave some off the wall interviews. he was into transcedental meditation and one of the things he said ia that he believed he could fly through meditation. He may not have meant it literally and he may not still believe it. However the music press used to like to use the comments and called him mad richard. So by the time lucky man came out and the verve were proving they were one of the great british bands of all time i think richard was saying who's flying now motherfuckers come on! you have to look at lyrics in their context. people say the beatles were great lyrycists but you could point to "i wanna hold your hand" or "yellow submarine" and say they were rubbish which is far from true.
That is a good point. Also, it doesn't come across best when the artist refers to their own songs as timeless. Still, an artist must get a rush when a crowd sings along to their song a decade or two after it was released.
I know it's only *FIVE* dislikes but i just can't understand what's to dislike? People who don't like the Verve wouldn't really be here so what exactly are the Verve and RA's fans really disliking? His clothes? Hairstyle? Choice of guitar? His singing off a bit? *WHAT* lol, I'm serious though i can't wrap my brain cell around what's *NOT* to like lol.. Takes all kinds i guess (sure those are his lyrics lol)
INDIGO STATION the only thing that can be only be possible is people coming home drunk and listening to him on the headphones pissed and clicking dislike by accident. I cannot see why you would click this video and dislike.......
SPACE ,TIME, UNIVERSE................................YOUNG PEOPLE TEACH THEM THAT LIFE IS LOVE ....................................CARE IS LOVE, LOVE IS NO PAIN , WE ALL MUST MAKE IT ON OUR OWN WITH THE LITTLE HELP FROM YOUR CLEAN FRIENDS.LET GO OF ANY KIND OF GOD FOR NOW.
All songs mean different things to different people. However, the songs he is singing in this clip are attached to one of the best selling albums in British history. Maybe they'd mean more to you if they were heard on the original album. I'm not sure. The Beatles sang "I want to hold your hand" and brought the world to their knees. Who knows
You mean Urban Hymns? Ive got it, and these songs are some of the best from it in my opinion. I'm not so sure that they mean more when heard as part of an album, but I get your point. But shouldnt great songs be great in their own right, and stand alone without any context needed?
"People said people of my generation weren't gonna write songs that would last and live and be timeless and I think we've proved that wrong tonight. Cheers."
stevedgolfer I can't help but think it's not tuned but it's a 12 string, bloody hard to tune cos all it takes is one string to be a tiny bit off and this is the result
people call him a genius, he talks at the start about his own songs being "timeless" - I like some of his stuff and sure he has a good voice, but genius?? really?? lyrics like "let me sleep tonight / make it all seem fine" "dont think I'm lying/ I'm flying" etc are hardly "genius". Dare I say it, they're mediocre at best. And the actual music is nothing too special, just busker-style mid-tempo guitar chords. I'm not saying he's shit, but I just can't see what all the adulation is about.
Just a thought, a great songwriter does not have to use complicated chords or clever words to create a great song, for me it is all about the mood and the feeling, the connection to something within yourself. Music is subjective, one mans genius is another mans busker. Personally I love RA's work.
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Watched this for 10 minutes before I realised it's just him and a guitar, no backing, wow what an artist!
Genius
indeed he is
Space and time is underrated, stellar tune
Correct
The voice of a generation. Writes songs that sens tingles down the spine
He is so damn talented and soulful. I can never get enough. Thanks for sharing!!!
Richard Ashcroft is a brilliant singer songwriter. So unbelieveably gifted and passionate.
He's got guts and soul, timeless indeed.
Ashcroft isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. He doesn’t write songs for the majority. Urban hymns is popular because of one song that caught on. It’s my favourite song. But Ashcroft to me is music. I’ve listened to him in my best times and my worst. You can’t listen to him and not hear or feel the lyrics. Whether they resonate is down to the individual. But to me personally. He is the most important songwriter of my life and the reason I started playing music myself. A special talent. But an acquired one. RA forever.
I agree Choke 92.
Well if Richard isn't their cup of tea, they ain't getting into my gaff for a cuppa that's for sure
@@edmundcoyle364just came back to this video and forgot id commented. I saw Richard live last June. It was beautiful. Love and peace to all ✌️
I agree,,our new Neil,,there may come at least one more genuine and for-real- artist..its me. 33- I listen to the song Personal jesus alot
even with just an acoustic guitar, he still managed to give me chills.
Can't believe my two absolute favourite songs in one video...
Une voix incroyables, un artiste formidable ,un génie ❤❤❤
all timeless Richard old boy.
Great performance Richard Ashcroft
The ears never tire of the songs, but he never gets any easier on the eyes.
Batty boy?
@@bodyblow Chris is probably out now mate. Was 9 years ago. I agree though. Never listened to Ashcroft and wished he was “pretty” he looks like a bloke. Who writes timeless works of art. 🤷♂️😂
Happy Birthday Mr Richard Ashcroft !!
I dont think Richard really realised how right he would be here. Songs set in stone forever.
Absolute legend, him and the rest of them, always a 💯 percent from the heart, true artist
Thumbs up, great. Still here, just great, brilliant.
Amazing, My Captain. Fabulous.
For me is all i need, my wife my child and Richard play the Songs ❤️❤️
Smashed it.. well played that man.
This is absolutely incredible....
That if we really cared and if we really loved think of all the joy we'd feel.
Awesome song…Going to see him in Cheshire June…Genius
Genius...pure genius! "Rock n roll time's strange"...
soul floats in his music!
My idol, the most beautiful music
LOVE OF MUSIC BRINGS YOU STRAINGHT AND LOVE OF SHARING OUR TRUTH
somebody commented about the lyric "dont think im lying im flying" not being a great lyric.
I love that lyric because i belive it is a "fuck you to the british music press". when the verve first came out with a storm in heaven ashcroft gave some off the wall interviews. he was into transcedental meditation and one of the things he said ia that he believed he could fly through meditation. He may not have meant it literally and he may not still believe it. However the music press used to like to use the comments and called him mad richard.
So by the time lucky man came out and the verve were proving they were one of the great british bands of all time i think richard was saying who's flying now motherfuckers come on!
you have to look at lyrics in their context. people say the beatles were great lyrycists but you could point to "i wanna hold your hand" or "yellow submarine" and say they were rubbish which is far from true.
goosebumps!
Gorgeous
I feel no disgrace, and understand every word. You are in my love space forever.
Why disgrace?
@@MrRobertCapa it’s a lyric in the song Lucky Man
Simply the best
Genius
He just sang my 2 favorite songs of the verve.
Lucky Man: probably one of the greatest songs ever!
It is 👍👍
This is just beautiful Richard Ashcroft is amazing
beaucoup de talent, émouvant
Richard ❤️🌹❤️❤️
R.A Song ✍️ Writings Are In Tune To Real Lives & Life In General . 👏👏👏
Space and Time one of the underrated gems of The Verve's catalogue
pure class
Wow. Just FUCKING wow.
This is music.
That is a good point. Also, it doesn't come across best when the artist refers to their own songs as timeless. Still, an artist must get a rush when a crowd sings along to their song a decade or two after it was released.
Rock'n Roll time is strange! Really, it is ...✌🏻👽🎶❤
Priceless
Just wow...
Estupenda, muy buena.
top tunes will live forever.
luv him he's the best ever
He sings about my life.
I know it's only *FIVE* dislikes but i just can't understand what's to dislike? People who don't like the Verve wouldn't really be here so what exactly are the Verve and RA's fans really disliking? His clothes? Hairstyle? Choice of guitar? His singing off a bit? *WHAT* lol, I'm serious though i can't wrap my brain cell around what's *NOT* to like lol.. Takes all kinds i guess (sure those are his lyrics lol)
INDIGO STATION the only thing that can be only be possible is people coming home drunk and listening to him on the headphones pissed and clicking dislike by accident. I cannot see why you would click this video and dislike.......
People are cunts end of class music
Congratulions
geeeeenio!!
A musician people ! .. they used to exist !
Cant wait to see him in liverpool end of oct with his acoustic
Legend
This man is jesus like if u dont like him pedal ure bike ❤❤❤
7:00 Lucky Man
Top man
Ain't got no lullaby 🎶
14 years old 🥺😮😮I love this song 😨more than ever.. Yes music business is fucket 👆
Is it?
Guys a genius him and LG
che spettacolo, mi ricorda un vecchio Neil young
Niiice!...........
i can't picture richard without a string section going....
SPACE ,TIME, UNIVERSE................................YOUNG PEOPLE TEACH THEM THAT LIFE IS LOVE ....................................CARE IS LOVE, LOVE IS NO PAIN , WE ALL MUST MAKE IT ON OUR OWN WITH THE LITTLE HELP FROM YOUR CLEAN FRIENDS.LET GO OF ANY KIND OF GOD FOR NOW.
♥
All we share is space and time 🤔
All songs mean different things to different people. However, the songs he is singing in this clip are attached to one of the best selling albums in British history. Maybe they'd mean more to you if they were heard on the original album. I'm not sure. The Beatles sang "I want to hold your hand" and brought the world to their knees. Who knows
I would argue this is also the case with some of the older rock bands that are considered "timeless."
he is even better live if he can get better craps all over everyone guitar playing is something else i love this dude he is the No.1 believe people!!!
Think I already asked this, don't know where, but where was this gig and when? Amazing...
When was this?
You mean Urban Hymns? Ive got it, and these songs are some of the best from it in my opinion. I'm not so sure that they mean more when heard as part of an album, but I get your point. But shouldnt great songs be great in their own right, and stand alone without any context needed?
Wow
happynes
What gig was this?
Timeless he is great he is a legend not Jesus or my husband but he is just ace
i live in leeds i hate it im from manchester this guy makes my day also coronation street of course
Boss
By god that boy can sing! and wearing that jacket also sell you 3 gas lighters for a quid :)
Seen the guy with the verve was a champ dylan esg now
Bring it on
skipstah is listening to the muppet show
.....reincarnationof john lennon......
He was alive when John Lennon was alive ya donkey
"People said people of my generation weren't gonna write songs that would last and live and be timeless and I think we've proved that wrong tonight. Cheers."
if anything even more
5:50
I got Fire in my hand I hope you understand... No lullaby for love. Coz love don't sleep nor die. Ooh. Love........xxccc xcc cx
hes george harrison
hes better
@@andyisdead Yey3
Can You adopt me... ✌🏻💚please
liels paldies )
Richard Ashcroft > Noel Gallagher
I agree but have to say this is an understatement.
Ross8908 I think even Noel said this.
Richard is like Noel + Liam.
Ross8908 no. Artists are greater so Noelπ © ~ is greater..... Love u and all seeing Love MR NOEL GALLAGHER. .
@@jeremyh9841 yeah he is the songwriter AND the voice
KEITH MICHELLE 1O2
Tune yer guitar ..ruining lucky man
its in tune are you deff...
Class but the guitar is out of tune ..ruined it
stevedgolfer I can't help but think it's not tuned but it's a 12 string, bloody hard to tune cos all it takes is one string to be a tiny bit off and this is the result
you are both drunk..its 6 string and its totaly tuned idiots
Ohhh fuck me!
Liam Gallagher revisited.
I like him but this is not good.
Pretty shit to be honest!
people call him a genius, he talks at the start about his own songs being "timeless" - I like some of his stuff and sure he has a good voice, but genius?? really?? lyrics like "let me sleep tonight / make it all seem fine" "dont think I'm lying/ I'm flying" etc are hardly "genius". Dare I say it, they're mediocre at best. And the actual music is nothing too special, just busker-style mid-tempo guitar chords. I'm not saying he's shit, but I just can't see what all the adulation is about.
Just a thought, a great songwriter does not have to use complicated chords or clever words to create a great song, for me it is all about the mood and the feeling, the connection to something within yourself. Music is subjective, one mans genius is another mans busker. Personally I love RA's work.
He also said he wrote this song when he was 14 years old !
Great performance Richard Ashcroft
Gorgeous