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.
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.
[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 ...
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.
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).
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
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
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!
@@cinemar Ashcroft is a total fraud. Completely changed his stage persona, wardrobe and accent once Oasis arrived. Oh, and sorry to burst another bubble but he’s not from Wigan, as he well knows
"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).
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.
@@dukabear2640you obviously know fuck all about melody and song writing at its best, now be a good lad and go put your cliff Richard record on and chill out
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.
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. ❤
He's so edgy, cool and edge. He sees the world through a cracked lens because he took drugs. Probably why he's wearing sunglasses indoors. Fuck yeah so cool and edge.
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 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.
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.
Richard on TV being nice. Wow! Dose not look like hes been drinking hard the night before or sniffing the white. The Man looks and sounds good. Needs a hair cut. Nice to see Richard Ashcroft again. .
@@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
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Richard is looking very healthy! Good on him! What a legend and a lucky man.
Man is a legend of music.
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.
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.
I love Richard, great guy, I am glad I met him at least once personally
What was he like......
Big, big fan here. One of the best songwriters of my time.
Loved Mr Ashcroft from the verve days, through his solo career. Some amazing music. Thanks Richard 💪❤️
For working class people, where you're from means everything.
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 .. 🤷♂️
How lovely to hear him talk about his wife, and I really love seeing him at his best.
Uno de mis artistas favoritos gracias por tus canciones...parte de la banda sonora de mi vida
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
The Verve's show at Haigh Hall back in 1998 was amazing - my first ever gig.
[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 ...
Ahhh what an amazin' fella!!! Always love his interviews, this was a great one, short, but great!
On of the Coolest ever. That is one full on rock star......
Great Guy and Incredible Talent.
Saw the Verve in Wigan in 98. Wonderful stuff.
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
A legend! Can’t wait to hear more and more of music from him, a pure talent
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.
RA I real dig his tunes since 98 And folks keep him in mind .
Splendid !
This guy shaped my songwriting mind two decades ago. Unreal to see him now. Miss his music. His solo records were amazing.
God Bless Richard Ashcroft!
Looking forward to this gig... can't wait.
Those gigs are over.
@@FerryLuckyMan I know.
As humble as you like, a great man.
He's the opposite.
Respect Richard 😌🕯️💜
Je vous aime 💜💜💜💙💙💙💜🕯️😌
Probably the best living emotional voice
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.
Lovely bloke
who doesn't love Richard Ashcroft...legend
Get over to Canada again Richard! ❤🙏
I was at Haigh Hall and I’m going to Robin Park - Can’t wait! Richard Ashcroft you are amazing 🤩 ✌️
I need to know where to get that jacket he’s wearing!
He seems happy and looks well.
lol
thank you Richard , alot f your music are great memorys in my life
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.
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 him! So much talent in one man!
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
Oh no.. indoor sunglasses.
He's an artist.
@@FerryLuckyMan Haha.. yeah..
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! 🙏🏻
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!
Great voice great frontman
✊✌️💖 I'm walking with you😉
What an amazing artist. "This time", "Sonnet", "Love is noise". Genius. True artist
Se ve fantástico y muy guapo, me encanta su cabello 😘❤
Mans got some amazing solo tracks
Great songwriter and singer. One of the best.
I'm the Oddball: We need McCabe to get the ball rolling . . .
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
I can't get enough of this legend. Pure talent and class.
Richard you have aged like fine wine❤
Dude took the high road and in the end, made Allen Klein look the greedy bastard that he was.
Nick McCabe the real genius of The Verve!
Urban hymns only came together after he (Nick McCabe) rejoined...the glue...the genius the depth of the band.
Oh yeah, how'd you work that out? As much as I loved The Verve, if Nick McCabe was a genius he would've done something with his music after.
@@cinemar Ashcroft is a total fraud. Completely changed his stage persona, wardrobe and accent once Oasis arrived. Oh, and sorry to burst another bubble but he’s not from Wigan, as he well knows
@@colinlee570 the dude has not written a lyric in his life...as much as it pains people to hear it, ashcroft wrote all the hits of the verve
Richard Ashcroft is a genius. There’s no Verve without Ashcroft and you can’t say the same about Nick M
Ты имеешь право быть таким, каким хочешь, потому что ты подарил миру прекрасные великие песни и красивый чуаственный образ.
"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).
Richard Ashcroft is Samurai Cop
'The Milkybar Kid vibe'😂😂
i got lost in wigan once in "the whelley"
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.
Anyone know if hes planning on new music?
Richard Ashcroft is a fucking dude up there with Lennon & McCartney no problem
Hands down one of the most fucking ridiculous things I’ve ever heard. Either that or just brilliant comedy
@@dukabear2640you obviously know fuck all about melody and song writing at its best, now be a good lad and go put your cliff Richard record on and chill out
John Cooper Clarke is looking well.
Saw him in Reading Engfield House last summer. Stunning performance. The Wigan gig will be phenomenal.
Top man. Amazing songwriter and humble unlike those Oasis lads ...
Come on people!!
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 😆
Great lyricist. 😉
This guy is a LEGEND.
Would love to go to wigan. The 1998 set like they said was iconic
legend
Sold his band mates down the river
Come back to Scotland
Omg you're back🎉🎉
Yes the verve was great but, Ascroft solo is also great. Maybe when the time is there they come together 😉💜💜👌👌
One of the best wigs on RUclips
I agree he was balding last year
@@alfexsinosystems9205noooo 😂 are you serious, you've got me intrigued now, is it?!? 🤔😀
😂😂😂
@@John-lp5xh It is not.
Thank you Richard. You’ve touched my life and I’m grateful.
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
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. ❤
He's so edgy, cool and edge. He sees the world through a cracked lens because he took drugs. Probably why he's wearing sunglasses indoors. Fuck yeah so cool and edge.
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.
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.
J’aime cet homme il est incroyable tellement de talent sa musique est excellente ❤️
One of the last remaining true rockers
Such a great singer
Saw them with oasis back in 1990s
Sonnet, and drugs don't work are such beautiful songs.
Saw RA on Saturday @ Beautiful Days and he was GREAT 😊
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.
Richard on TV being nice. Wow! Dose not look like hes been drinking hard the night before or sniffing the white. The Man looks and sounds good. Needs a hair cut. Nice to see Richard Ashcroft again. .
he looks like howard stern
OMG Thank you, thank you, thank you :)
Richard Ashcroft its my idol great style and espiritual mind
The Very Best his Voice ❤
Hes turning into Howard Marks!
How many cuts can you do in 4:26?
Top bloke, Legend and Man Utd fan !
It was all going so well until the end.
Two out of three ain't bad!
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 Ashcroft is morphing into late 90s Howard Stern
Hoo Hoo Robin….
@@jfischetti Hahahaha
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