I love this guy. Richard Ashcroft is a true genius. Sonnet is one of the most perfect, heartbreaking songs I'll evet hear in my life. Aside from The Verve his early solo stuff is superb. Also, after a tricky start he's stayed remarkably healthy, which considering the business he's in is a testament to his strength of character.
Richard, mate, whenever I listen to you talking I keep telling myself I have to listen to your stuff more. You're truly inspiring. Actually, you're one of the rare and simply true.
Class great to hear from him as you said it's rare he does interviews. An absolute legend of my and many others youth and great to see him look so well!
Richard is a God-like figure. He epitomizes utter musical genius. He's a unique specimen of human life. His superb lyrical prowess, his existential magnificence, his incredible ability to compose phenomenal melodic hooks, and his charismatic, jovial persona, are what make him a genuine legend! And we should ALL thanks his Mum and Dad, for having such an intelligent and articulate son.
He's looking great and he seems to be in a good place in his life. I hope they film the show for a DVD or a live album or something for those of us who can't be there (I'll more than likely be stuck in Australia as usual).
[55 years old, I am] Richard Ashcroft wrote the deep mind-altering tracks on the soundtrack of my life, man; spent years and years, and then decades, writing science fiction and fantasy books with the Verve playing in the background ...
Saw Richard at Brixton Academy on the Alone With Everybody Tour in 2001, Remember everyones reaction after opening with Brave New world. Best gig of my life, Richard is a Genius
This is the only comment that matters. Yes , Richard wrote the biggest songs, but the Verve brought out the best in him and the band added very meaningful depth to those songs. I wish he could see (accept) this.
The verve’s best material had very little to do with Ashcroft and a lot to do with Nick. Ashcroft had a purple patch with Urban Hymns, but the unofficially released alternative Urban Hymns was much much better than what we ended up getting.
Thanks for this. Interesting that he didn’t completely dismiss a verve reunion. I have a feeling that they’ll have one last swansong in the next few years
The NW is by far the best part of the country. North Wales, Liverpool, Manchester amongst others, beautiful places and people. A level of genuine that you don't get anywhere else.
Absolutely love Ashcroft, mellow vibe geezer and epic songsmith, acoustic player and vocalist, as cool as a body on ice in the words of the late great Bon
You always have an affinity for the place you were born and raised in. I was born and brought up in Littleborough in the north and it always feels like a giant living room whenever I go back there. That transition from childhood to becoming a young adult and the people you take that journey with always remain special and your home and surrounding are the back drop to all that. Music has always been a huge part of my life and I was a teenager in the seventies just as things started happening in that scene in Manchester. I was in a band myself and we recorded in Cargo studios in Rochdale in 1978. But then we all went off to Universities and colleges up and down the country and that was the end of that.
I was at Haigh Hall. What a day/night. Beck played as well. Can’t remember others. Was wrecked. It was great tho. I live in Sydney now shame I can’t be there
He's a Wiganer. Like almost all Wiganers for many generations - including myself - he was born in Billinge Hospital, which was on the Wigan side of the border. He has no affiliation with St. Helens. He went to school in Wigan, went to college and formed (The) Verve in Wigan, and they played their first gigs in Wigan. As he mentioned in the video, he's lived in several different parts of the country, which tends to change a person's accent, but it's more diluted Wigan than affected Mancunian.
"A town called Wigan, its between Manchester and Liverpool". I've been saying the exact same thing for as long as I can remember (just in case people haven't heard of Wigan).
The man, the myth, the legend History, Bitter Sweet, picture of you, drugs dont work, sweet brother Malcolm, most underrated British musician ever, absolute legend 🎶🎵🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
I love Ashcroft and he looks great and very chilled, but while true that he wrote many of the most popular songs, it doesn’t mean he was responsible for The Verve sound, especially live. They aren’t session musicians, which I assume he’ll be using in his live shows. The Verve are all amazing players. Just like The Who, Oasis, The Beatles all had good players who weren’t the main songwriters.
Man is a legend of music.
How lovely to hear him talk about his wife, and I really love seeing him at his best.
His hairs as long as Storm In Heaven days! The music comes first but still, the guy’s a rock star.... looks good with the long hair 😁
Loved Mr Ashcroft from the verve days, through his solo career. Some amazing music. Thanks Richard 💪❤️
I love this guy. Richard Ashcroft is a true genius. Sonnet is one of the most perfect, heartbreaking songs I'll evet hear in my life. Aside from The Verve his early solo stuff is superb. Also, after a tricky start he's stayed remarkably healthy, which considering the business he's in is a testament to his strength of character.
The Verve's show at Haigh Hall back in 1998 was amazing - my first ever gig.
Richard Ashcroft has morphed into Howard Marks ♥
😂😂😂 belter
hahayyeah..i just posted he looks like Mr Nice. RIP Howard I was lucky enough to meet him a couple of times, an absolute gentleman
LOL
spliff politics 😂
Joey Ramone haha
Richard, mate, whenever I listen to you talking I keep telling myself I have to listen to your stuff more. You're truly inspiring. Actually, you're one of the rare and simply true.
Big, big fan here. One of the best songwriters of my time.
He looks amazing
.What a beautiful person.
Thank you! x
I love Richard, great guy, I am glad I met him at least once personally
What was he like......
Class great to hear from him as you said it's rare he does interviews. An absolute legend of my and many others youth and great to see him look so well!
looks very well.looks like Mr Nice
Great songwriter and singer. One of the best.
Uno de mis artistas favoritos gracias por tus canciones...parte de la banda sonora de mi vida
This guy shaped my songwriting mind two decades ago. Unreal to see him now. Miss his music. His solo records were amazing.
Richard is a God-like figure. He epitomizes utter musical genius. He's a unique specimen of human life. His superb lyrical prowess, his existential magnificence, his incredible ability to compose phenomenal melodic hooks, and his charismatic, jovial persona, are what make him a genuine legend! And we should ALL thanks his Mum and Dad, for having such an intelligent and articulate son.
Saw him in Reading Engfield House last summer. Stunning performance. The Wigan gig will be phenomenal.
Ahhh what an amazin' fella!!! Always love his interviews, this was a great one, short, but great!
Se ve fantástico y muy guapo, me encanta su cabello 😘❤
God Bless Richard Ashcroft!
He's looking great and he seems to be in a good place in his life. I hope they film the show for a DVD or a live album or something for those of us who can't be there (I'll more than likely be stuck in Australia as usual).
Yeah, what do these stars take? Some anti aging drug?
@@Lonewolf__666No, because "the drugs don't work" they just make you worse.
Drugs don't work. He seems to be walking the walk eventually. Bravo. Great songwriter indeed. Happy to see him well.
Yeah, the drugs don't work but the legacy does!
Que bien se ve el maestro Richard larga vida al rey el maestro Richard aschcroft
He doesn't get old! He is a "Lucky man"!
Thank you Richard. You’ve touched my life and I’m grateful.
Mans got some amazing solo tracks
[55 years old, I am] Richard Ashcroft wrote the deep mind-altering tracks on the soundtrack of my life, man; spent years and years, and then decades, writing science fiction and fantasy books with the Verve playing in the background ...
Saw Richard at Brixton Academy on the Alone With Everybody Tour in 2001, Remember everyones reaction after opening with Brave New world. Best gig of my life, Richard is a Genius
I was there at that. Was a great gig.
Thanks for the upload ❤
Great voice great frontman
@FerryLuckyMan Thanks for posting!!! 🙌Glesga78🏴
This guy is a LEGEND.
On of the Coolest ever. That is one full on rock star......
Such a great singer
Saw them with oasis back in 1990s
Sonnet, and drugs don't work are such beautiful songs.
I was at Haigh Hall and I’m going to Robin Park - Can’t wait! Richard Ashcroft you are amazing 🤩 ✌️
✊✌️💖 I'm walking with you😉
Get that bloody band back together
This is the only comment that matters. Yes , Richard wrote the biggest songs, but the Verve brought out the best in him and the band added very meaningful depth to those songs. I wish he could see (accept) this.
@@bk6678 they were greater than the sum of their parts and his solo outing shows it.
The verve’s best material had very little to do with Ashcroft and a lot to do with Nick. Ashcroft had a purple patch with Urban Hymns, but the unofficially released alternative Urban Hymns was much much better than what we ended up getting.
@@badgasaurus4211 that's the point of my comment
@@badgasaurus4211 How ‘All Ways and Maybes’ was not a single I’ll never understand. Nick said it was down to politics .. 🤷♂️
Thanks for this. Interesting that he didn’t completely dismiss a verve reunion. I have a feeling that they’ll have one last swansong in the next few years
I bloody hope so! 🙏🏻
02:20, clearly, he criticised the powers that be and they decided to cut it from the broadcast. That’s really poor
Is there an uncut version of this interview somewhere?
spotted that too.
Omg you're back🎉🎉
Legend of a man
The NW is by far the best part of the country. North Wales, Liverpool, Manchester amongst others, beautiful places and people. A level of genuine that you don't get anywhere else.
Don’t talk like a twat 🙄
1:08 He's right. They all call everyone "Luv" up there, down South it would be "Alright mate!!".🤣
Or alright Babe 😂
@@minnielee3399 Then why doesn't he live there? Lol
@@minnielee3399 Nah, we don't say anything. If you talk to someone down 'ere, we think you're a weirdo, escaped from the asylum 😆
As humble as you like, a great man.
He's the opposite.
Absolutely love Ashcroft, mellow vibe geezer and epic songsmith, acoustic player and vocalist, as cool as a body on ice in the words of the late great Bon
❤❤❤❤ with you ❤❤❤❤ live life ❤❤❤❤
Would love to see you in Canada! Legend
What a dude✌🏻😎 Can’t wait for Audley End 🎸🎸🍻🍻
Love Richard ❤
You always have an affinity for the place you were born and raised in. I was born and brought up in Littleborough in the north and it always feels like a giant living room whenever I go back there. That transition from childhood to becoming a young adult and the people you take that journey with always remain special and your home and surrounding are the back drop to all that. Music has always been a huge part of my life and I was a teenager in the seventies just as things started happening in that scene in Manchester. I was in a band myself and we recorded in Cargo studios in Rochdale in 1978. But then we all went off to Universities and colleges up and down the country and that was the end of that.
And what about all the Islamics, is tha like a warm blanket and a big hug and a warm comforting mug of steaming groomer juice
He seems happy and looks well.
lol
OMG Thank you, thank you, thank you :)
Man is a Genius!
GREAT R.A.
Every time we see him in town, he is friendly.
Is he? And which ‘town’ is that, exactly? St Helens, because that’s where he’s from
Top man. Amazing songwriter and humble unlike those Oasis lads ...
Richard looking like the Nightstalker
He's good in bed though. ;)
Richard Ramirez
@@tfootball8704 exactly! Tell me he doesn’t look like that crazy fucker.
who doesn't love Richard Ashcroft...legend
One of the last remaining true rockers
LEYENDA!!,ojalá venga a España algún día
absolute legend!
An absolute Legend in every sense of the word. Coolness personified
One of the best wigs on UA-cam
I agree he was balding last year
@@alfexsinosystems9205noooo 😂 are you serious, you've got me intrigued now, is it?!? 🤔😀
😂😂😂
@@John-lp5xh It is not.
legend
Yes the verve was great but, Ascroft solo is also great. Maybe when the time is there they come together 😉💜💜👌👌
Wow …. What a nice guy ….. love Richard and the Verve …. All just that little bit more now 😊
solid point about "Definitely Maybe"
& I love those blue shades
Richard could probably pull of any look 😮
The Very Best his Voice ❤
Gravity Grave is still freaking psychedelic and one of their best tracks.
I hope he could write more songs like that.
I Adore him. And that's the end of it really. I always did. Since the nineties. Always genuine, true, cool, talented.
2:24 for me it's Break the Night with Colour , Check the Meaning and Crazy World .. Welcome back Legend ®️🌎🕊
Saw Richard and band in 93 👏
Come on people!!
Amo Richard Ascroft
Garcia Aureana 🇧🇷🎧
I was at Haigh Hall. What a day/night. Beck played as well. Can’t remember others. Was wrecked. It was great tho. I live in Sydney now shame I can’t be there
Omg his glorious early Verve hair is back ❤ and look healthier
Loving the affected Mancunian accent, Richard! People from Billinge in St Helens - so that would be you - don’t really sound like that, do they?!
He's a Wiganer. Like almost all Wiganers for many generations - including myself - he was born in Billinge Hospital, which was on the Wigan side of the border. He has no affiliation with St. Helens. He went to school in Wigan, went to college and formed (The) Verve in Wigan, and they played their first gigs in Wigan. As he mentioned in the video, he's lived in several different parts of the country, which tends to change a person's accent, but it's more diluted Wigan than affected Mancunian.
Would love to go to wigan. The 1998 set like they said was iconic
Absolute gent!!
What an absolute weapon of a guy 😂
I’m with you. Utter fanny
Liam G Is far worse, he's not that bad is he?
@@John-lp5xh what's Liam G got to do with this?
@@felina7849 he is the real absolute weapon
@@felina7849 Er, Ashcroft completely changed himself - from clothes to accent to mic-stand angle to be just like him. That’s what 🙌
he’s the man
Hes looking well 👌 i think his solo stuff is equally as good as the verve ✌️🇬🇧
Ричард, ты лучший ❤
Best voice
Oh no.. indoor sunglasses.
He's an artist.
@@FerryLuckyMan Haha.. yeah..
Looks well, good stuff
personally my favourite by the verve is 'a man called sun'
He's totally not a prick. Good interview.
How many cuts can you do in 4:26?
LEGEND
"A town called Wigan, its between Manchester and Liverpool". I've been saying the exact same thing for as long as I can remember (just in case people haven't heard of Wigan).
The man, the myth, the legend
History, Bitter Sweet, picture of you, drugs dont work, sweet brother Malcolm, most underrated British musician ever, absolute legend 🎶🎵🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
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Looking well Richard 😊
He looks great 😃👍🏻
The effect this man has had on my life with his music & lyrics
I can’t comment any further other than he’s helped me 🙏🏼
I am a lucky man now!
I love Ashcroft and he looks great and very chilled, but while true that he wrote many of the most popular songs, it doesn’t mean he was responsible for The Verve sound, especially live. They aren’t session musicians, which I assume he’ll be using in his live shows. The Verve are all amazing players. Just like The Who, Oasis, The Beatles all had good players who weren’t the main songwriters.
Should revisit that Detroit show.
Give med Slide away from A storm in heaven. Or Lonely soul from the Beach soundtrack. He is sunch a f****** genious.