Coincidentally, I can’t hear this song without thinking of my Dad’s death. This song was in the charts when he died in 1998 and it’s just one of those songs that instantly makes me remember that horrible event in my life. RIP Dad
Still right here buddy, always keep an eye out for your reactions. Thanks for the shout out. Haven't watched the reaction yet, hope you like the song. Richard lost his own dad, who died suddenly when Richard was aged 10. He married and became very close to his father in law. Like a surrogate father. And he tragically also died after a terminal illness. The song is about him. Yeah, the "drugs" are the pain medication not working anymore he's so ill, they just make him worse.
Such a beautiful and highly emotionally sad song. Written from the heart. He was depressed when he made this song and the album, It's about, losing his Dad. I always thought it was about drug abuse, but no, medical. Never understood the video, but I found out that he is walking the road of life, and the people represent obstacles we all come across. He is a genius. He got sued by the Rmollingstones, for his song, Bittersweet Symphony it's said he looped a part of their song, written by Mick Jagger.
Richard Ashcroft is such a wonderful singer/songwriter/performer/storyteller. Squirrel. please also try, 'Lucky Man' or 'Bittersweet Symphony' or 'Sonnet' (or of course, you could try all three) 🙋♂
The Verve one of my all time 90’s band. Some songs to check out by The Verve. Bittersweet Symphony. Sonnet. Lucky Man. Catching the Butterfly. History.
I think Richard Ashcroft (no relation but born and grew up a few miles away from me) lost his father as a young lad, so not sure if this may hold a connection as to why this was sent as a music suggestion after you reacted to James Blunt. I am so glad you were able to reconnect with your dad and remember at the time hoping you would. At that time I had just lost my dad very suddenly and in very sad circumstances. We had a lovely father/daughter relationship and I spoke to him literally 5 minutes before he passed, no warning or anything. So I knew how precious time is and wanted for you to reconnect or at least to have reached out regardless of the outcome.
I remember watching you react to Monsters and it was clear to see it had an impact on you. Music has been the best thing in my life. There is a song that fits every situation and emotion.
Lol, you mentioned Noddy and Slade. I'm.related to Noddy. 3rd cousin or some such. I've never actually met the man though. Fathers family. South England and West Midlands. I'm northern....a Geordie.....living in Brighton....now. London Geordie mostly though. More London than Tyneside after 30 years coming and going.
By far the best Verve song is bitter sweet symphony: the video is iconic and the song has 1 billion UA-cam views so I understand, and it isn't unremittingly mainstream...It's a must watch!
Urban Hymns by The Verve: amzn.to/3CnoRGE
Coincidentally, I can’t hear this song without thinking of my Dad’s death. This song was in the charts when he died in 1998 and it’s just one of those songs that instantly makes me remember that horrible event in my life. RIP Dad
Bitter sweet symphony - great tune 🏴
Still right here buddy, always keep an eye out for your reactions. Thanks for the shout out. Haven't watched the reaction yet, hope you like the song. Richard lost his own dad, who died suddenly when Richard was aged 10. He married and became very close to his father in law. Like a surrogate father. And he tragically also died after a terminal illness. The song is about him. Yeah, the "drugs" are the pain medication not working anymore he's so ill, they just make him worse.
Sonnet is my fave of theirs...absolute classic
As others have said Bittersweet Symphony is a classic we all loved. I'm crazy over Muse, an amazing band 👍 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Such a beautiful and highly emotionally sad song. Written from the heart. He was depressed when he made this song and the album, It's about, losing his Dad. I always thought it was about drug abuse, but no, medical.
Never understood the video, but I found out that he is walking the road of life, and the people represent obstacles we all come across. He is a genius. He got sued by the Rmollingstones, for his song, Bittersweet Symphony it's said he looped a part of their song, written by Mick Jagger.
Richard Ashcroft is such a wonderful singer/songwriter/performer/storyteller. Squirrel. please also try, 'Lucky Man' or 'Bittersweet Symphony' or 'Sonnet' (or of course, you could try all three) 🙋♂
I feel you bro, great reaction to the sad & beautiful song.
The Verve one of my all time 90’s band.
Some songs to check out by The Verve.
Bittersweet Symphony.
Sonnet.
Lucky Man.
Catching the Butterfly.
History.
Their other big song with a classic video is ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ but ‘Lucky Man’ is another great song by The Verve
Glad I looked through comments as I couldn't bloody remember Lucky man so thanks for that it saves me a sleepless night😂👍
Sonnet is another good one.
I think Richard Ashcroft (no relation but born and grew up a few miles away from me) lost his father as a young lad, so not sure if this may hold a connection as to why this was sent as a music suggestion after you reacted to James Blunt. I am so glad you were able to reconnect with your dad and remember at the time hoping you would. At that time I had just lost my dad very suddenly and in very sad circumstances. We had a lovely father/daughter relationship and I spoke to him literally 5 minutes before he passed, no warning or anything. So I knew how precious time is and wanted for you to reconnect or at least to have reached out regardless of the outcome.
Bitter sweet symphony, lucky man, a song for the lovers 👌
Hey🐿️👍a beautiful song and everyone in comments has already told you the other epic Verve number, nice one mate ✌️🍻
Lovely tune ❤you must luv people when they are here on earth 🙏🏼 drugs don’t work to numb any heartache 🐿️✌🏼
I remember watching you react to Monsters and it was clear to see it had an impact on you.
Music has been the best thing in my life. There is a song that fits every situation and emotion.
Lol, you mentioned Noddy and Slade. I'm.related to Noddy. 3rd cousin or some such. I've never actually met the man though. Fathers family. South England and West Midlands. I'm northern....a Geordie.....living in Brighton....now. London Geordie mostly though. More London than Tyneside after 30 years coming and going.
The demo of this goes "The drugs don't work, they just make ME worse'.
This entire album is great Richard Ashcroft was in the zone of the Zeitgeist
Another song on the same subject you are talking about is Mike and the Mechanics / The Living Years its a classic song lyrically
I love this song, and I actually have it on CD single, which has the acoustic demo version on there too, and it is REALLY REALLY good. Peace
Great song..sonnett for me is my favourite..for my own personal reasons..👍 👍
Bittersweet symphony which you have probably heard before.
Lucky man is also an awesome tune
This song is written about his dad’s death and his mother in law dying from cancer. The drugs aren’t working they are making her disease worse
By far the best Verve song is bitter sweet symphony: the video is iconic and the song has 1 billion UA-cam views so I understand, and it isn't unremittingly mainstream...It's a must watch!
It’s a shame they didn’t get any money from it as they asked if they could sample the beginning music but then used it the whole way through the song
History is ma favourite verve tune think u will like it ( wild card chemical brothers featuring richard ashcroft the test is also class)
Fuck it, hang on a second, before it starts proper, let me grab my guitar and jam along.
Another you should react to is ‘Moving On’ by James…….it went under the radar, but the video and the meaning behind the song is very strong……
Oh yes they bloody do, not that I bother these days coz I'm past it...
Madchester👏👏👏👏👏👏
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