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!
Always great to see Richard love him and everything he does. His music is still phenomenal. Always a treat to see Richard. Would love to see more of him.
@@chrishughes0910 just my opinion Ashcroft far better singer than both of them and as for songwriting think from storm in a heaven through to forth and his solo albums I'll stand by my post
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.
[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 ...
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.
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.
Great interview, its a beautiful thing to hear people talk with humility. Some people might love it but makes up for that awful interview he did on the bbc breakfast show thing.
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
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
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).
Love Richard Ashcroft Such a shame Verve broke up his songs are amazing I love The Drugs Don’t Work l had this played for my mums funeral and my husbands funeral. ❤
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.
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 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
Man is a legend of music.
Yeah but he ain't no Charles manson.
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.
Absolute legend!!! In my top 5 musicians of ALL TIME ♥🙌🏻 I'm a musician myself and am endlessly inspired by him for the last 20+ years
Richard is looking very healthy! Good on him! What a legend and a lucky man.
It's like he hasn't aged.
A legend! Can’t wait to hear more and more of music from him, a pure talent
Loved Mr Ashcroft from the verve days, through his solo career. Some amazing music. Thanks Richard 💪❤️
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 😁
He looks like a plonker.
Yeah the guy is definitely a Rockstar . 👍✌️🇦🇺
I can't get enough of this legend. Pure talent and class.
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.
Great Guy and Incredible Talent.
Brilliant Richard Ashcroft!
Lucky Man is one of my best songs of all time.
Love him! So much talent in one man!
The Verve's show at Haigh Hall back in 1998 was amazing - my first ever gig.
This guy shaped my songwriting mind two decades ago. Unreal to see him now. Miss his music. His solo records were amazing.
What an amazing artist. "This time", "Sonnet", "Love is noise". Genius. True artist
A man of such beautiful depth.... ❤
Big, big fan here. One of the best songwriters of my time.
I love Richard, great guy, I am glad I met him at least once personally
What was he like......
Ты имеешь право быть таким, каким хочешь, потому что ты подарил миру прекрасные великие песни и красивый чуаственный образ.
RA I real dig his tunes since 98 And folks keep him in mind .
Splendid !
Uno de mis artistas favoritos gracias por tus canciones...parte de la banda sonora de mi vida
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
thank you Richard , alot f your music are great memorys in my life
On of the Coolest ever. That is one full on rock star......
Ahhh what an amazin' fella!!! Always love his interviews, this was a great one, short, but great!
I miss the '90. My era, my moment, my youth 🥹🥹🥹 Damn I miss "The Verve" " Oasis" and so many more
X2 🙏💪🏼
Well, at least you have great memories. In the end, they count for a lot.
Oasis reunited just the verve to go
Always great to see Richard love him and everything he does. His music is still phenomenal. Always a treat to see Richard. Would love to see more of him.
Thank you Richard. You’ve touched my life and I’m grateful.
Best singer songwriter the country has ever produced absolute legend
Wouldn't say the best but 100% the most under rated!
@@chrishughes0910 name one better obviously it's our opinions just intrigued to who you think is better please not the chuckle brother Noel 😂😂😂
@@SimonJohnson-uy7io paul McCartney and john Lennon
@@chrishughes0910 just my opinion Ashcroft far better singer than both of them and as for songwriting think from storm in a heaven through to forth and his solo albums I'll stand by my post
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.
Please, the fawning doesn't look good on you. Celebrate your own merits.
Oh my God, Richard ❤❤❤ Legend! What a lovely accent he has) Why on earth this video has so little likes?!
As humble as you like, a great man.
He's the opposite.
Great songwriter and singer. One of the best.
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!
Saw the Verve in Wigan in 98. Wonderful stuff.
J’aime cet homme il est incroyable tellement de talent sa musique est excellente ❤️
[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 ...
Se ve fantástico y muy guapo, me encanta su cabello 😘❤
Saw him in Reading Engfield House last summer. Stunning performance. The Wigan gig will be phenomenal.
This guy is a LEGEND.
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 .. 🤷♂️
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
Looking forward to this gig... can't wait.
Those gigs are over.
@@FerryLuckyMan I know.
Saw RA on Saturday @ Beautiful Days and he was GREAT 😊
Exelente, saludos desde Argentina
A gent and a legend.
Great interview, its a beautiful thing to hear people talk with humility. Some people might love it but makes up for that awful interview he did on the bbc breakfast show thing.
For working class people, where you're from means everything.
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.
Mans got some amazing solo tracks
Means Too much to me this Lyricist. ✊
God Bless Richard Ashcroft!
Respect Richard 😌🕯️💜
Je vous aime 💜💜💜💙💙💙💜🕯️😌
Great voice great frontman
I was at Haigh Hall and I’m going to Robin Park - Can’t wait! Richard Ashcroft you are amazing 🤩 ✌️
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
Such a great singer
Saw them with oasis back in 1990s
Sonnet, and drugs don't work are such beautiful songs.
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.
Love Richard Ashcroft
Such a shame Verve broke up his songs are amazing
I love The Drugs Don’t Work l had this played for my mums funeral and my husbands funeral. ❤
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! 🙏🏻
He doesn't get old! He is a "Lucky man"!
Probably the best living emotional voice
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
@FerryLuckyMan Thanks for posting!!! 🙌Glesga78🏴
Would love to see you in Canada! Legend
C'est une légende le merllieur ,une merveille ❤
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.
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.
An absolute Legend in every sense of the word. Coolness personified
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 😆
One of the last remaining true rockers
He seems happy and looks well.
lol
What a dude✌🏻😎 Can’t wait for Audley End 🎸🎸🍻🍻
I need to know where to get that jacket he’s wearing!
2:24 for me it's Break the Night with Colour , Check the Meaning and Crazy World .. Welcome back Legend ®️🌎🕊
✊✌️💖 I'm walking with you😉
Get over to Canada again Richard! ❤🙏
Ричард, ты лучший ❤
Richard Ashcroft its my idol great style and espiritual mind
LEYENDA!!,ojalá venga a España algún día
Wow …. What a nice guy ….. love Richard and the Verve …. All just that little bit more now 😊
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 of a man
Love his style
He’s looking good. And love the sunglasses inside. Really ‘fuck off I’m a Rockstar mate’ 🤣👏
Or: he looks like shit without them 🤷♂️
Que bien se ve el maestro Richard larga vida al rey el maestro Richard aschcroft
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 🎶🎵🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
The Very Best his Voice ❤
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 you're back🎉🎉
Such luxurious hair.
Amo Richard Ascroft
Garcia Aureana 🇧🇷🎧
Thanks for the upload ❤
legend
Richard you have aged like fine wine❤
Saw Richard and band in 93 👏
& I love those blue shades
Richard could probably pull of any look 😮
Lovely bloke
Looking well Richard 😊