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
Im 47 the brit rock era was unbelievable.... but as you get older you listen to the words .... probably lived the words .... people like ashcroft will be listened to by people like me till we turn turn to dust... what an era of music !
Same. We were so lucky to enjoy this era first hand. I know everyone says this of their coming of age decade, but I can't see how my kids era, now, even comes close.
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. 💙👌. .
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!)!!!
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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!!
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
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!!!!!!"
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.
I love my tunes this guy is special I'm 50 been listening to music since i was 11 I have missed out out on much in my life including this he,s singing from 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.
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 grew up a southern redneck and I'm proud of it. My best friend Christopher introduced me to The Verve, one of the best bands I have ever had the pleasure to listen to. Put on a storm in heaven with a special lady, and there will be a baby😅😅😅
I love art of all types I do sculpture in stone and steel but the way you capture music is unbelievable, the emotion I feel when you sing is on another level, how do you do it? I understand art but you are something else, what you have is a true gift and fortunately for the rest of us you have been brought to the fore . Cheers G
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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
Anyone here in 2024 , I would love to see richard live with the band over oasis any day
100%
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!!! ❤️
Im 47 the brit rock era was unbelievable.... but as you get older you listen to the words .... probably lived the words .... people like ashcroft will be listened to by people like me till we turn turn to dust... what an era of music !
Most definitely 💯
Great comment dude
Same. We were so lucky to enjoy this era first hand. I know everyone says this of their coming of age decade, but I can't see how my kids era, now, even comes close.
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. 💙👌. .
the only guy alive i would pay to see
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
Million times better than the studio version, absolutely brilliant
Agreed
On one take . Spectacular
It certainly is lad.......👌
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.
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?
💯
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 should try and make contact? It shouldn't be that hard with the internet.
Great singer, great lyricist. Thanks for the music and memories Richards Ashcroft. 👍
The control in his voice...incredible...pure class
Eyes closed, singing from the soul. No lies.. rare in 2021
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
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
We're lucky to have him still putting great stuff out aren't we
One of the greatest and most underated live performances ever!
Love this acoustic version of They Don't Own Me.
I agree.Better than studio version
Are you walking with me , or are you running with them
Such a simple line , but so intense 🤯
Unbelievable artist! a few minutes of my life I'll never want back! absolute pleasure to listen to that.
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
👑The one and only Richard ashcroft 😍
I can hear and feel the pain. What a performance.
Emotional👌
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 ❤
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!!
Poignant classic. 🎶❤️
Ashcroft never disappoints.
R.A , a legend in his own right. 👍.
' They Dont Own Me '
If you don’t like this, I’d get to the doctors to check for a pulse!
Songs like these will last forever,,i guess we all mess up then disaper,story of life
I’m deffo walking with you brother!!!🙏🏻
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.
This is why musicians are known as artists, superb.
That WAS ASWOME!!! They dont own me either.
another timeless legendary track from.a true artist.
one of the best singer ever
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.
Is it just me - but I'm in tears listening to this performance.
me too
Just brilliant and completely connected to us all ❤
Are you walking with me, or are ya running with them…
What a line.
The Genius of Richard Ashcroft
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....😊
He gets better with age,, like a vintage wine, chilling in a working class cellar,, nice1 fella.
Perfectionist
He is beautiful!!! His songs are so real, along with his amazing voice and one of a kind persona!!!! He is loved forever by me!!💙🎸🙌🤘🎤
The most underrated singer/songwriter of our times.
If I could choose one person to write the soundtrack of my life it would be King Richard.
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
His voice is a certificated wonder! Awesome.
That vocal on the word nothing at 0:38 is just... something else. Absolute legend.
It moves my soul! Richard’s ballads are so powerful. The emotional these songs bring out in people is peace itself. 🤞
He knows what he’s doing....pleasure to listen👏
Beautiful fill in guitar nice partnership great connection
A Gift to my SOUL.
Unreal👏👏👏👏
Richard please sing and sing and sing ...this is your mission in this world in this dimension ...never stop...
True Legend; sings from the soul and never fails to deliver a memorable performance.
That's a man with heart and life. Love u bud 😎
One of the best live acts i‘ve ever heard
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
This man just says it. Passion and feeling, he's a different class.. Just love his way.. ❤️
This guy is so amazing. Phenomenal.
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!!!!!!"
they dont own us. You are a LEGEND. Absolutely beautiful. L O V E
Because he didn't sell his soul ❤
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.
Slightly obsessed with Mr Ashcroft & his beautiful music. Can't breathe through each song. So modest. So very talented.
He knows how to speak for the common man and woman I think. Universal sentiments in his songs.
it was outstanding..
What this man can do with 3 chords and the truth is truly magical 💚
Voice of an angel.
Love ❤️ nobody owns anything in this world, they just don't know it yet 💕
Legend ! The reason i started writing.
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.
And still they don't own me and never will. Freeeeedom!🏴
Music is power …
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 🎶🎶🎶
I’m walking with you mate..... 🔥🔥🔥
great voice. RA is a genius
Grande Ricardo!!!
I love my tunes this guy is special I'm 50 been listening to music since i was 11 I have missed out out on much in my life including this he,s singing from 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.
Even when the look of the studio isnt matching the atmosphere of the song, its really a awesome appperance.
What a legend!! Richard was amazing at the Royal Albert Hall!!!
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 just cry,same voice as he was 20 years old!
The most beautiful voice ever.
IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND, YOU ARE OWNED!!!!!
THIS SHOULD BE EVERY ONES MANTRA.
I grew up a southern redneck and I'm proud of it. My best friend Christopher introduced me to The Verve, one of the best bands I have ever had the pleasure to listen to. Put on a storm in heaven with a special lady, and there will be a baby😅😅😅
This song has real meaning to Ashcroft. Outstanding performance.
found this song recently. Like!!!
Doesn't get much better than this 🙌🎸😎
Richard is on another by planet
This song is the next song I learn to sing and play on the guitar. Love it ❤
Well it has 3 chords 😁
Powerful.
Life affirming.
Special.
❣️
Masterpiece
I love art of all types I do sculpture in stone and steel but the way you capture music is unbelievable, the emotion I feel when you sing is on another level, how do you do it? I understand art but you are something else, what you have is a true gift and fortunately for the rest of us you have been brought to the fore . Cheers G
His rhythm on the acoustic and singing is biblical!
His voice is so beautiful
You’re my world Rich ❤️✌🏻