James: Agreed. He doesn't do that celebrity circuit, paparazzi thing his peers incline toward. I like that about him. You're absolutely right about recognition though; as a vocalist and lyricist he's (at least for me...) the finest of his (and my) generation. Reclusive, and disinclined to self-publicise, I think he will not have the recognition in his lifetime at least. That said; since 'they don't own' him.....our finest 'natural rebel' is, I'm only guessing - obviously, not remotely bothered and far too cool and fiercly guarded regarding his privacy to care. Best wishes to you and to all. Txx
Others are busy on the celebrity circuit; Ashcroft just quietly gets on and works on creating outstandigly fine music. Haunting, melancholy and beautiful. Oh and that voice! Sublime.
@@nepopois9553 Agree wholeheartedly. I think the "they dont own me" and "natural rebel" themes have always been present; even prior to him having articulated them as such. One need only look back to Northern Soul when with the Verve and listen to "History".... Obviously before the huge success of Urban Hymns with The Verve and yet still one cannot fail to notice his lucid distinction even relatively early in his career as to whom he is and how he won't compromise himself. Love and peace to you and to all persons. 💙👌. .
In the mid 90's I was really into this new band from the UK called Oasis. I then met this girl who told me I should check out a band called The Verve. I lost that girl somewhere in time, but to this day I owe her a huge favor.
You don’t get legends submerged like Ashcroft does in music now, look at lads in studio looking at screens, not realising they are witnessing greatness
I’ve loved this guy since I bought Urban Hymns on cassette in 1997. He doesn’t age, his voice doesn’t age. I’ve seen him 3 times in the last 4 years and I’d watch him every night if I could. He’s special and his songs are special. The voice of a generation
Absolutely!! "The voice of a generation," describes Richard Ashcroft and his songs perfectly! No other artist or band has songs that age so well... even his songs written in 1993/1994 (and before and after) still SPEAK today. The messages in his words are so timeless that they mean as much (if not more) to today's times than the time in which they were written. Just absolute classics. Richard Ashcroft is so incredibly sadly underrated and underappreciated (especially in America!)!!!
One of his first solo gigs, The Electric ball Room, Camden. He got so nervous and froze not long into Sonic, Liam walks on and steps up the the mike get the audience to give Richard lots of support and we all sing the words for him, what a moment that was.
Amazing his vocals just get better and better. After my Brocken wrist he gives me inspiration to play my guitar again when it’s so difficult.@pcanham54 instagram
All the business with bittersweet symphony and the stones really shorted the world of what an amazing artist Richard is and the verves potential. I always come back to the verve and richards music when I need a boost, so underrated, so beautiful. Truly underrated music. Check out all the verves tracks mate, and the acoustics you will be blessed brother
Unbelievable, blown away!! this is a top notch artist, this guy has it in the blood! Mind blowing, my goodness! Can't understand one can dislike, really...may be his jelous ex girlfriends!!
Not only does nobody own or control this 'natural rebel'; they also cannot touch him vocally or lyrically. For me - and I entirely understand and appreciate that others' will disagree, as is their absolute right of course! - Ashcroft is the finest vocalist and lyricist of his (and my) generation. His music is the soundtrack to my life.
A simple (simple is not easy) melody, strong words, fantastic voice that comes from the bottom of his soul, passion and you got the recipee for a great intimate song. Thank you Richard aschcroft for the recipee
Happy Birthday Richard! - Buon Compleanno! - (curious that i only just now , eh, yesterday, found out about your music/voice/songs. What a find.) Am deeply moved by this song. - Wishing you very very well - courage and resilience, inside-out. Saluti, C
I like Richard Ashcroft and his writings, his narrative is always unmistakably direct. I knew a couple of lads who used to be part of one his support acts, I passed up on an opportunity to play drums for them with being busy, they were great guys as well.
Gorgeous tune this is one of his best ones. Everything he's done from the verve to his solo stuff, this is up there in the top out of all his creations musically, his live performances are all compelling and pashionful everytime oner of the true great human celebrity free spirits of our time.
Reading these comments and I've come to realisations, that no one understands a word he is trying say. Yeah he is a fantastic singer and his guitar work is outstanding. But his true genius, his true beauty is in his consciousness and the way he is trying to wake peoples minds up out of the matrix, the matrix most people call life!!!!!! If you don't understand, "YOU ARE OWNED!!!!!!"
Class ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ my god he is my everything i can do anything to meet him im from india im 19 i want to hig he saved my life when i was falling out from depression he is godlike genius ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
MIGHTY ABHIJEET Ashcroft talks from the real human nature of man .Full of beautiful soul and Heart in Mind.❤️Free your soul from the dark vale of the governments control ❤️
The guy is one the best singer songwriter of our time, doesn't get the recognition he deserves
James: Agreed. He doesn't do that celebrity circuit, paparazzi thing his peers incline toward. I like that about him. You're absolutely right about recognition though; as a vocalist and lyricist he's (at least for me...) the finest of his (and my) generation. Reclusive, and disinclined to self-publicise, I think he will not have the recognition in his lifetime at least. That said; since 'they don't own' him.....our finest 'natural rebel' is, I'm only guessing - obviously, not remotely bothered and far too cool and fiercly guarded regarding his privacy to care. Best wishes to you and to all. Txx
tells the truth
Agree totally
Totally agree..he deserves so much more..:)
true
I can see why Liam and noel hold this man in such high regard what a legend and talent 👏
Richard Ashcroft Cast No Shadow
That's what the songs about is the finest and they loved him a pair of them
Just pure talent and what an amazing voice.👌
Oh yes!!!!! ❤️ 🙌
Epic!!! ❤️
Others are busy on the celebrity circuit; Ashcroft just quietly gets on and works on creating outstandigly fine music. Haunting, melancholy and beautiful. Oh and that voice! Sublime.
So wonderfully said. This is talent!
Indeed
Very well put. His back catalogue is incredible. Dozens of absolute classic songs
I think this song actually speaks about that.
@@nepopois9553 Agree wholeheartedly. I think the "they dont own me" and "natural rebel" themes have always been present; even prior to him having articulated them as such. One need only look back to Northern Soul when with the Verve and listen to "History".... Obviously before the huge success of Urban Hymns with The Verve and yet still one cannot fail to notice his lucid distinction even relatively early in his career as to whom he is and how he won't compromise himself.
Love and peace to you and to all persons. 💙👌. .
In the mid 90's I was really into this new band from the UK called Oasis. I then met this girl who told me I should check out a band called The Verve. I lost that girl somewhere in time, but to this day I owe her a huge favor.
Million times better than the studio version, absolutely brilliant
Agreed
On one take . Spectacular
It certainly is lad.......👌
I’m deffo walking with you brother!!!🙏🏻
The control in his voice...incredible...pure class
To anyone who's is lost and confused these days I would suggest to listen to this masterpiece
💯 Percent
Well they're here so I'm guessing they going to listen to it?
💯
With all the junk that it popular music today... what a treasure this guy is
They don't own him
His message about the music scene
He’ll be a puppet for nobody
Absolutely 🙌🏼
True ma man 😎👍
Like Liam G. too
You don’t get legends submerged like Ashcroft does in music now, look at lads in studio looking at screens, not realising they are witnessing greatness
I’ve loved this guy since I bought Urban Hymns on cassette in 1997. He doesn’t age, his voice doesn’t age. I’ve seen him 3 times in the last 4 years and I’d watch him every night if I could. He’s special and his songs are special. The voice of a generation
Totally agree.
Absolutely!! "The voice of a generation," describes Richard Ashcroft and his songs perfectly! No other artist or band has songs that age so well... even his songs written in 1993/1994 (and before and after) still SPEAK today. The messages in his words are so timeless that they mean as much (if not more) to today's times than the time in which they were written. Just absolute classics. Richard Ashcroft is so incredibly sadly underrated and underappreciated (especially in America!)!!!
Yea boi 97 style✌🏻
It’s ironic . Today’s generation are “owned by their phones “ back then it was different and better 😊
Couldn't have put it better myself, just amazing.
One of his first solo gigs, The Electric ball Room, Camden. He got so nervous and froze not long into Sonic, Liam walks on and steps up the the mike get the audience to give Richard lots of support and we all sing the words for him, what a moment that was.
That's amazing, just shows how genuine his soul is
Are you walking with me , or are you running with them
Such a simple line , but so intense 🤯
Perfectionist
I just heard this, I stumbled across it by a friend. Does Richard ever not produce works of art? What a beautiful soul.
Amazing his vocals just get better and better. After my Brocken wrist he gives me inspiration to play my guitar again when it’s so difficult.@pcanham54 instagram
All the business with bittersweet symphony and the stones really shorted the world of what an amazing artist Richard is and the verves potential. I always come back to the verve and richards music when I need a boost, so underrated, so beautiful. Truly underrated music. Check out all the verves tracks mate, and the acoustics you will be blessed brother
Very. Much. Agreed.
chek him out . with the Verve too.... awsome stuff love him
Check out early verve
Eyes closed, singing from the soul. No lies.. rare in 2021
Love this acoustic version of They Don't Own Me.
I agree.Better than studio version
One of the greatest and most underated live performances ever!
He gets better with age,, like a vintage wine, chilling in a working class cellar,, nice1 fella.
I can hear and feel the pain. What a performance.
Emotional👌
Ashcroft never disappoints.
Unbelievable, blown away!! this is a top notch artist, this guy has it in the blood! Mind blowing, my goodness! Can't understand one can dislike, really...may be his jelous ex girlfriends!!
Unreal👏👏👏👏
If you don’t like this, I’d get to the doctors to check for a pulse!
Is it just me - but I'm in tears listening to this performance.
me too
Great singer, great lyricist. Thanks for the music and memories Richards Ashcroft. 👍
Unbelievable artist! a few minutes of my life I'll never want back! absolute pleasure to listen to that.
Great song. Found it today, hearing it probably for the 100th time. It's still not getting boring. Very strange, I think I like it a lot....😊
His voice is a certificated wonder! Awesome.
He is simply best !
Not only does nobody own or control this 'natural rebel'; they also cannot touch him vocally or lyrically. For me - and I entirely understand and appreciate that others' will disagree, as is their absolute right of course! - Ashcroft is the finest vocalist and lyricist of his (and my) generation. His music is the soundtrack to my life.
👌🏼💖
@@marialulamy2057 💙😘 Back at ya Maria. X.
Modern day John Lennon to me..
He's a music legend no one better than RA 🎵🎧🎼
I’m Australian. I love him he’s a genius ❤
another timeless legendary track from.a true artist.
That vocal on the word nothing at 0:38 is just... something else. Absolute legend.
Powerful.
Life affirming.
Special.
❣️
Masterpiece
This is why musicians are known as artists, superb.
The Genius of Richard Ashcroft
I am listen to him for more than 20 years - he can express what my soul will never be able to articulate. Many thanks Richard.
Hey SS, I was a kid in the 1960s, but I think this is what the hippies were really wanting to say. You don't own me, just trying to find some PEACE.
What a talented guy Ashcroft is. He was born to do this. Just keeps producing quality songs and I reckon his voice gets better over time. Tremendous.
He knows what he’s doing....pleasure to listen👏
A Gift to my SOUL.
Richard is on another by planet
Brilliant :)
If I could choose one person to write the soundtrack of my life it would be King Richard.
Great technical guitar player and excellent vocals.
Love ❤️ nobody owns anything in this world, they just don't know it yet 💕
I’m walking with you mate..... 🔥🔥🔥
This guy is so amazing. Phenomenal.
I just cry,same voice as he was 20 years old!
That's a man with heart and life. Love u bud 😎
IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND, YOU ARE OWNED!!!!!
Even when the look of the studio isnt matching the atmosphere of the song, its really a awesome appperance.
it was outstanding..
He knows how to speak for the common man and woman I think. Universal sentiments in his songs.
Absolute best! Greetings from Finland
Are you walking with me, or are ya running with them…
What a line.
Voice of an angel.
This man just says it. Passion and feeling, he's a different class.. Just love his way.. ❤️
His rhythm on the acoustic and singing is biblical!
True Legend; sings from the soul and never fails to deliver a memorable performance.
Richard please sing and sing and sing ...this is your mission in this world in this dimension ...never stop...
Simply the greatest singer/songwriter of our times.
Manchester's finest in my opinion. Never fails to please 👌🏻
ZEEPOW77 definitely Wigan’s aswell 👌
We all know Liam is the son of Manchester;)
He's from Wigan isn't he?
@@anomalyyyy no offence mate but I'm a Wiganer and we are not Mancs
@@Si-ih4bo that's exactly what I said
A simple (simple is not easy) melody, strong words, fantastic voice that comes from the bottom of his soul, passion and you got the recipee for a great intimate song. Thank you Richard aschcroft for the recipee
Ashcroft ....living treasure in england
And still they don't own me and never will. Freeeeedom!🏴
you know is from deep of your soul when yo do it closing your eyes
🇬🇧 Proud
The most beautiful voice ever.
Happy Birthday Richard! - Buon Compleanno! - (curious that i only just now , eh, yesterday, found out about your music/voice/songs. What a find.) Am deeply moved by this song. - Wishing you very very well - courage and resilience, inside-out. Saluti, C
"I guess we all mess up baby, we're here then dissapear"
What a legend!! Richard was amazing at the Royal Albert Hall!!!
Fkin brilliant...absolute class
Slightly obsessed with Mr Ashcroft & his beautiful music. Can't breathe through each song. So modest. So very talented.
they dont own us. You are a LEGEND. Absolutely beautiful. L O V E
Unbelievable song and Artist
Just a lyrical Genius.. that's all I got to say...
Que tiene este man?, que su cantar llega hasta el alma ❤️
Doesn't get much better than this 🙌🎸😎
Bravissimo un grande interprete e cantante
He sings with his heart
I like Richard Ashcroft and his writings, his narrative is always unmistakably direct. I knew a couple of lads who used to be part of one his support acts, I passed up on an opportunity to play drums for them with being busy, they were great guys as well.
He is simply the best !!!
Man he is the coolest dude 🏴🏴🤌🏴🏴
Taught me alot
Dicky Ashcroft....never fails to deliver vx
Gorgeous tune this is one of his best ones. Everything he's done from the verve to his solo stuff, this is up there in the top out of all his creations musically, his live performances are all compelling and pashionful everytime oner of the true great human celebrity free spirits of our time.
He just loves doing what he loves to do. I'm was not born in the 80"s but I grew up loving songs like this and singers like him.
His voice is so beautiful
What this man can do with 3 chords and the truth is truly magical 💚
Fantástico 🇧🇷🇧🇷
Truly fantastic...
If you live for beautiful music and lyrics that you can relate to then you have a soul and after listening to this your beautiful too 🎶🎶🎶
Reading these comments and I've come to realisations, that no one understands a word he is trying say. Yeah he is a fantastic singer and his guitar work is outstanding. But his true genius, his true beauty is in his consciousness and the way he is trying to wake peoples minds up out of the matrix, the matrix most people call life!!!!!!
If you don't understand, "YOU ARE OWNED!!!!!!"
Richard you are the real star!
Class ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ my god he is my everything i can do anything to meet him im from india im 19 i want to hig he saved my life when i was falling out from depression he is godlike genius ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I'm too from india....I'm also a die hard fan . Have u listened to the verve??
MIGHTY ABHIJEET Ashcroft talks from the real human nature of man .Full of beautiful soul and Heart in Mind.❤️Free your soul from the dark vale of the governments control ❤️
Sangeet Dhanda yessss
@@yardleylfc Well put! And guys I'm from India too :)
Great taste, Buddy ! I have been a fan since I was 20 around 2004.
what a voice. guitar sounds beautiful aswell
Absolute legend.
R.A , a legend in his own right. 👍.
' They Dont Own Me '
Songs like these will last forever,,i guess we all mess up then disaper,story of life
Amazing performance x