FIRST TIME HEARING The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony (Official Music Video) REACTION

[@dtimbs84]

This was a huge song in the 90s put on a movie soundtrack called Cruel Intentions. Absolute monster of a song. When people think 90s, they thing bittersweet symphony

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

And Goo-Goo Dolls’ song “Iris” was another huge 90s soundtrack monster song.

[@SamanthaLeigh7]

This song was perfect at the end of Cruel Intentions.

[@JT-mg2if]

Urban Hymns, first album I bought as a youngster!.

[@naynayroxalot]

@@SamanthaLeigh7 Can't not think of Cruel Intentions when I hear this song!

[@adampapish7741]

They got sued by The Rolling Stones for this song and lost a lot of money.

[@yc919]

"Try to make ends meet, you're a slave to the money then you die." Let that sink in.

[@LawNerdAmber]

This is my funeral song for that very reason... Also I can't change

[@deborahchesser7375]

Since the first time I heard it I thought exactly that

[@Jarnierae]

I am so glad to read these comments! I was 12 years old when I heard this song and I knew I wanted it played at my funeral. And truly life is a bittersweet symphony 💛✌🏻

[@paulcook7426]

I'm so lost with the story of the royalties, I can't even remember who'll earn a few of the dollars from this play anyway.

[@mecfc]

@@paulcook7426 Ashcroft and the lads, The Stones came good and gave them their due.

[@user-wr9ej6xe4j]

This was my Mom's favorite song before she passed of M.S. back in 2013. Not trying to be depressing or anything just wanted to say THANK YOU for reacting to this great song! It was a hit back in the day but its one of those songs thats almost forgotten in time

[@leighbanks8700]

Your Mom had good taste x

[@calebhaggerty598]

You are fine music is till the end

[@whitexchina]

I'm so sorry! She must've been young, because I remember when the Verve came out with this track & I'm 46 All the best to you!

[@genuinetool]

At the other end of the spectrum, my beautiful wife walked down the aisle to the strings of Bittersweet Symphony. The single most emotional moment of my life. I am sorry for your loss, but share your mother's love of this beautiful song.

[@Voujdjr]

sending you my love

[@lisajaffier4986]

Jamiroqoi, “Virtual Insanity” and The Prodigy “Breathe”should be on your radar guys

[@latishafranklin7180]

Facts!

[@yvonne5322]

Yes!

[@timdiebert5689]

I'm going to second that. Both great songs.

[@missyriley2099]

Absolutely

[@baf_mcnab3065]

Yup, can't argue with either of those, and would raise that with Faithless, Insomnia or God is a DJ or both :)

[@callum5915]

One of the greatest songwriters to come out of England - Richard Ashcroft!

[@ripleyjlawman.3162]

Yep.

[@506363]

I thought Mick Jagger and Keith Richards wrote this song?

[@callum5915]

@@506363 No🤣🤣 i know what you mean tho!

[@JordanDerKaiserCoupe]

@UCxplV2WbU6Zwd5Bf5uxAzpg They never, Ashcroft took a sample (the string section I think) and wrote a song over it.

[@brodemonz]

Hell yeah!

[@TheKeithbudz]

24 years...and it still gives me the same feeling as the first time i heard it. Such a beautiful song. This was my 1997 lol

[@amyhodge7977]

I can't hear this and not think of Cruel Intentions.

[@sunflowers6399]

Yaaasssss!!

[@IsabellaL82]

Yes!

[@keishastephenson3710]

True

[@bethshadid2087]

Ikr 😁. Great movie 💗

[@mztweety1374]

same

[@Sooopa_Doopa]

The huge controversy from this song is that they used a legally obtained sample of the violins from a 1965 instrumental cover version of a1960 Rolling Stone Song (The Last Time). Although the lyrics were 100% orignial and The Stones thief of an ex manager Allen Klein sued saying they didn't obtain all of the necessary sample rights and as a result his company got sole publishing rights while Mick Jagger & Keith Richards were given 100% writing credits for the song. Everyone made millions of dollars from the song and subsequent licensing of the song to commercials, television shows, movies, etc. Even the guy who recorded the instrumental (the sample they paid for) made money yet The Verve made absolutely nothing. The group eventually broke up. Nearly 20 years later in 2015 Mick Jagger & Keith Richards returned the rights back to the Richard Ashcroft, The Verve's lead singer and songwriter. Everyone involved: Allen Klein, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Andrew Oldham were all thieving leeches but at least Jagger and Richards finally saw the light Original song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHvRnpSYbMtknqs Orchestral Cover: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4rVnZ-cdrKqfqs

[@soroyathemysticmoon1023]

Also when I went to see the Stones a couple of years ago, they had this singer as their support act xx

[@telectronix1368]

Not enough 'seeing the light' to return or split the very large royalties they got though.

[@AussieTVMusic]

Richard knew about this before release and was asked to remove it but he declined and signed away the rights. So he was no innocent in this. The song helped their profile anyway.

[@johnnynorrisjr.39]

@@soroyathemysticmoon1023 Their way of paying him back, I suppose.

[@jamiecampbell3068]

I can't stand Mick Jagger. Can appreciate his music, but he's a POS. Dude has no morals, whatsoever. Told MacKenzie Phillips that "he had been waiting for this moment since she was 10 years old .. " .. .. right before he screwed her. Her dad had just left to go get supplies for sandwiches. WTF

[@johnoliveru3655]

One of the most iconic songs ever made! It's absolutely beautiful.

[@41g28]

Yk it was stolen from the Rolling Stones

[@shaun3473]

@@41g28 explain

[@41g28]

@@shaun3473 they sampled ‘The Last Time’

[@shaun3473]

@@41g28 I see 👍

[@blackenedtrooper]

@@41g28 No it wasn't, Stones (mostly their manager) fucked them over

[@dafnacohen9805]

Gorillaz - “Clint Eastwood” Everything But the Girl - “Missing (Remix)” Manic Street Preachers - “Motorcycle Emptiness”

[@Opal_jen_X]

Yes! Clint Eastwood!

[@rhiannonchaffer2588]

Yes, Manics...Welsh rock at its finest 💟🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@sito7186]

Stylo by Gorillaz

[@harrymanback8723]

I can't not think of Mango when I hear Missing

[@elliotwilliams7421]

Proclaimers 500 miles

[@jenniferdoolittle6935]

Seriously hope you read this comment. You missed the best verse, which helps explain the message of the song. Lead singer being rude and bumping into people is distracting (Completely Understandable) But listen again... "Well I never pray, But tonight I'm on my knees, yeah. I need to hear some sounds that recognize the pain in me, yeah". Such a deep, passionate song. Still love y'all. xo

[@tonyawallace5297]

Yes. The whole song is brilliant. The video is distracting from the lyrics. I hope they listen to it sans images. Just close your eyes and vibe. 🤘🏾

[@ekoenig07]

Agree! Was thinking the videos can really be distracting for so many of these songs - not about reacting to a music video, but the way the music makes you feel. Although so many videos really do enhance the song, so it’s a toss up.

[@kathelenecriswell749]

@Jack Bauer I think they should try to add closed captions or lyrics to all videos .

[@antonybullock2240]

One of the greatest songs from the 90s. The album was basically one of the soundtrack to my life at that time. You can tell it's a block rocking beats when others do alternative covers of it. PS the band is actually originally from Wigan in the UK. That video was actually filmed in London.

[@msbrandymo]

Lenny Kravitz "It Ain't Over Til It's Over"

[@cynthialopez2084]

I was just thinking the same thing!!

[@scofah]

LK 🚕Mr Cab Driver kzbin.info/www/bejne/houbh2B8oNmIhM0

[@magra453]

Are You Gonna Go My Way or Always on the Run!!!

[@dawnrichardson8234]

@@magra453 Agree more up their alley than It Ain't Over "til It's over.

[@theacharles2172]

Love all of the recommended Lenny Kravitz tunes too

[@TheAlam0]

Now this one is a banger🔥🔥 for sure I grew up listening to this song!!

[@delladamson1345]

That's literally how all 20 ish year old males walked down the street in the nineties 😅

[@tabeecorr6611]

How man was walking with a Sony Walkman before a mobile phone.

[@MindfulXpriens]

@@tabeecorr6611 What? What’re you trying to say?

[@carljones7380]

Shit your right I remember trying to do that lol

[@WeAreNeilLennon]

@@tabeecorr6611 felt like superman when you got the Walkman that didn't skip when you moved around.

[@betsywareham502]

It's the Manchester swag ❤

[@SuperColin76]

You boys need to see Massive attacks unfinished sympathy. It’s epic.

[@allisonm537]

Definitely!! Unfinished Sympathy is a MUST ... Massive Attack are UK legends!! Please give it a go

[@onehundredmillionstars1276]

Massive Attack is definitely one up there with Richard Ashcroft!!

[@anitaannie]

@@onehundredmillionstars1276 YES YES YES

[@mistateearuba]

Have been asking forever. Unfinished Sympathy is a GEM.

[@hamstercom23]

@@onehundredmillionstars1276 Astronomically better in fact.

[@GrandmaMeesh]

A great 90’s song that takes me back. Check out another great 90’s song by Lenny Kravitz “Are You Gonna Go My Way.” I think y’all will love it!

[@georginalockhart9546]

Irish greats 1. The pogues fairytale of new york 2. Snow Patrol run 3. Thin Lizzy Whiskey in the jar 4. The script man who could be moved 5. Snow patrol chasing cars

[@mamatay7]

Omg, my favorite Lenny song, and one of my favorite songs EVER!!!

[@GrandmaMeesh]

@@mamatay7 mine too!!!!!

[@TonyStrongman]

Notice how no one is getting out of his way either. I feel this every day. What happens if I don't give way for a change?

[@TenchiMuyoTMU]

Please do "Are you gonna go my way" and "American woman" by Lenny Kravitz. You won't be disappointed!

[@heathercarper5921]

If they do American Woman, they really gotta look at the live set with Lenny & Prince - INSANE

[@cteal2018]

Are you gonna go my way is a banger

Need to do American Woman by the Guess Who.

[@rainlorraine9399]

And You Belong To Me!!! Love Lenny!💗

[@heathercarper5921]

@@rainlorraine9399 *laughs* I think you mean I Belong To You kzbin.info/www/bejne/l57aiaGoh9h6oa8

[@filthpig]

I’d love to see Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus, Teena Marie - Lovergirl, and Faith No More - Epic. ❤️ Love the videos!

[@scnt2]

what abt this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5yvoayXish1gM0

[@kristieproudfoot3966]

I've been trying to get them to do Teena Marie for awhile.

[@giasamuel7822]

@elizabethryuin love all those songs you mentioned

[@Julieroo28]

I think most of Depeche Mode reaction vids get blocked.

[@MinxyMisfit]

@@Julieroo28 Why? :( I really wanted them to react to DM!

[@angelasuarez5742]

“I need to hear some sounds that recognize the pain in me. I let the melody shine, let it cleanse my mind, I feel free now.”

[@francesbloor96]

I adore this song, it is still so good. The drugs don't work is another stunning song, really pulls at you. It's set in the UK. Thank you for this

[@jbeattie86]

Ah yes the drugs dont work is a powerful song

[@movietimeateds69]

@@jbeattie86 if the drugs don't work, you're not doing it right.

[@nicolehailstock7339]

Smashing Pumpkins: 1979 and Bullet with Butterfly wings

[@trevisseimears9958]

Love Smashing Pumpkins, Disarm is their best song imo

[@MissFrisky1221]

1979

[@melissafreire7006]

Yes!! I keep hoping they’ll watch Smashing Pumpkins Today or Tonight, tonight

[@MP197742]

@@trevisseimears9958 Agree. Disarm is their best song.

[@hjane9685]

1979

[@olivia6496]

I had the absolute pleasure of seeing Richard Ashcroft (lead singer of the verve) play this live. The weather was amazing and every person was just singing along, definitely one of the best experiences of my life.

[@suedoyle4526]

Now we need Linger from the Cranberries . Irish Band please ☘️🇮🇪😊

[@alyssachambers579]

yes!!

[@dawnrichardson8234]

I think Zombie would be a better choice.

[@THomasHH]

The Cranberries is a great choice. I love the first album (from which Linger is) for very personal reasons the most. R.I.P. Dolores O’Riordan 😢

[@babybobs6]

“Dreams” is another one, or “when you’re gone”

[@simplypatti6705]

Omg YASSS

[@leeloo4182]

This was filmed on Hoxton Street, london,UK. There is an alternate version of the video where Ashcroft stops walking when he bumps into three men and gets beat up by them. Ashcroft gets up and keeps walking, with blood on his face. The video cuts to nighttime and it ends when Ashcroft walks into a wall and stops.

[@bethshadid2087]

You know now that you say that I do remember back in the day seeing that ☺️

[@sims4sarah]

That is the version I remember from when it came out in the UK. I wonder if the States got both versions or only the cleaner one.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

@@sims4sarah I’m pretty sure Australia only got the clean version, because I’m pretty sure I’ve never seen that one.

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

I've never seen that version or heard of it. Have to Google I think... 🤔

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

Just found & watched the alternate version...thanks for the heads up 😉

[@johnny7840]

This song brings me a ton of nostalgia being a kid in the 90's. Reminds me of a lot, but one thing it reminds me of is the move cruel intentions.

[@Vyolet0712]

Elastica - Connection Pulp - Common People Blur - Girls and Boys The Verve - Lucky Man

[@epicjake354]

I kinda prefer Stutter over Connection, personally

[@onehundredmillionstars1276]

Definitely Pulp, Yes!!

[@the_oslovian]

Oh yes

[@juliedawson8027]

Hell yes to Pulp especially.

[@lizmccarthy-edwards2115]

@@juliedawson8027 Yep! To Pulp's 'Common People'.

[@toneil4577]

The Verve - The Drugs Don’t Work, it’s heartbreaking.

[@targaryangirlalways5634]

What do you mean??? First time hearing Verve.

[@joshuaandrychowski4147]

@@targaryangirlalways5634 it's a song about his dad and about that when he was bored, he took drugs to escape from reality

[@samism2682]

It's bollocks 😂

[@jackatomin]

Samism, I love to see a Brit in the comments! Well obviously, because Americans don’t say “bollocks.” Although, I get it!

[@nerdbot37]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH3FpJafq5xmepI

[@carlasidhom5785]

This song hits my soul as hard today at age 45 as it did at age 22 when it came out in 1997. This entire album (Urban Hymns) from beginning to end is EXTRAORDINARY

[@afroedandstilettoed]

Man I needed this right now! A new song and you all in your honesty in reporting. I was near tears over here on something. Thanks for sharing the healing properties of music and laughter.

[@melaniedrumm9395]

The cranberries please please please!

[@Me-zm7cr]

U ok?

[@jademusic1211]

Aww, I hope you're gonna be alright, hon'. Sending you hugs. 😥♥️

[@stevek4438]

Hope you feeling better Neo

[@afroedandstilettoed]

@@stevek4438 I am getting there Steve, thank you so much for your kind thoughts!! Recovery is hard and sometimes frustration brings tears. But I am determined to be 100 SOON!

[@arsenalmanic]

The instrumental in this coupled with his brilliant unique vocals is why this an all time classic after all these years

[@peterhickey1097]

Legendary band from my hometown. The Verve putting Wigan on the map since 1990

[@zubee1]

I had no idea! I’m in Charleston but, my mom’s from Baguley!

[@alanstarkie2001]

Pie eater!

[@TJOOBI1]

When they had their homecoming concert at Haigh Hall, you could hear them in my back garden.

[@mimhayward9578]

This guy, Richard Ashcroft, has one of the best voices ever. His albums with The Verve and solo are just brilliant! Just adore his music..

[@cincsem]

Agreed. Velvet Morning. My Lord what a voice.

[@ApocalypseNowWithEli]

Fanatastic song. Takes me back to my college days. And yeah, they’re a British band.

[@TheTiki1111]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time, it’s some thing about the symphony orchestra in the background! This song’s intro was my ringtone for many years!🌸💜🌸

[@margib11]

It’s still my ring tone🥰

[@jojo3069]

Listen to it again 👍 Pay more attention to the lyrics, rather than the music video. This song really captured and expressed a feeling at that time for many people. A "what's the point of life?" kind of feeling. The line "you're a slave to the money, then you die". This song was like an anthem to apathy. Apathy for life.

[@MrWebby93]

"You Get What You Give" by The New Radicals. The song is quintessential 90's (in literally every second 90's teen film) and the film clip is simple fun. Also, two of my all time favourites and future wedding songs: "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer (another song in HEAPS of 90's comedies/dramas) and "This Kiss" by Faith Hill. Songs that just make you happy.

[@mipueblo7042]

Yes mate. I loved the new radicals. Had it on a copied CD back in the day.

[@jessicamahoney4610]

Loved the New Radicals. What was their other single that got big at the same time?

[@graciehernandez1364]

Yeah. It's the bomb.

[@mipueblo7042]

@@jessicamahoney4610 here's the album Jessica. I've been dancing around to it. Oh my days you suddenly remember what song is coming next!! Enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHLagoqOmr2kbMk

[@caranelson7457]

Yes! Great one!

[@jameshumphreys9715]

You're a slave to money then you die Is one of the best lyric in music history.

[@benjamincoyle6494]

"JUMP AROUND" by HOUSE OF PAIN!!!!

[@TJOOBI1]

Absolute corker.

[@naturegirl2110]

Please we don't want to blow their minds yet

[@82jfrizz]

@@naturegirl2110 Oh yes we do! 😆😆😆

[@mrenb7]

YASSSSSSSSSSSSS!

[@lindawinchcole9962]

Love that song 🥰

[@Poptart716]

Y'all should do Jamiroquai - Virtual Insanity. I think y'all would love it

[@jamesu1540]

Space Cowboy, Cosmic Girl, Little L, Love Foolosophy, Seven days in Sunny June

[@__WhatIsGoingOn__]

@@jamesu1540 I don’t lol!

[@NicMarie2015]

Feels Just Like it Should

[@telectronix1368]

@@jamesu1540 Definitely Cosmic Girl.

[@angie-smart-but-casual]

Despair oh dear you silly fool

[@DukesMusic84]

This joint was crazy when it first dropped, make you feel majestic as fuck. Shout to the Verve.

[@JonathanMcBrien]

All time great this one. From around the same time how's about firestarter by The Prodigy, Are You Gonna Go My Way by Lenny Kravitz, Would? By Alice in Chains or Canned Heat by Jamiroquai?

[@TaniaJennings]

They've already listened to one Alice in Chains, but went with a live version.

[@JonathanMcBrien]

@@TaniaJennings oops thanks Tania, I'll catch up.

[@nancybudd494]

I think firestarter is a great, great shout for sure. I would love to see the boys react to that

[@marcrandrews]

Another vote for Firestarter by The Prodigy! 🔥🔥🔥

[@stephanied.8160]

Alice in Chains, yes! Would?, Man in the Box by them or Vaseline by Stone Temple Pilots!

[@thatseasyforyoutosay]

They have a good song called " the drugs don't work " it's a banger

[@jansund1650]

That song is heavy emotional 👍 break down dealing with drug addiction so well.

[@LizzieWhiz]

@@jansund1650 Richard Ashcroft was singing about taking antidepressants and how they sucked the soul out of a person leaving a blank emptiness. My partner was a completely different person when he took meds like that, I much prefer him as a functioning bipolar man rather than a emotionless robot.

[@misstriciak]

The true story behind this song is as intricate as the song itself as well as the movie that made it popular. This is mid-90s at its best.

[@viniciuszotino8355]

Coldplay - Yellow. Even if the band it's not that great as it was back in the day, "Yellow" still a must watch

[@Mmmkay10]

The Coldplay of yesterday was EVERYTHANG!!!! One of my FAVORITE bands of ALL time. But the Coldplay of today...unoriginal and uninspired, they lost their soul!

[@erinwilliams4911]

A head full of dreams was the shiz, the most visually stunning concert I have ever been to

[@Diamond_Skies]

NO

[@salliewood68]

Cruel Intentions!! One of my favorite movies ever, and this song makes it even better. ❤️❤️

[@Michelle0032]

Yes, and now, when ever I hear this song, it reminds me of that movie. Lol

[@courtneykenyon9513]

This ain't just a song this is the national anthem for English football when its shown on tv

[@chrisfry436]

And the Seattle Seahawks! Intro song as they run out on the field at the start of the game!!!! GO HAWKS.

[@Opal_jen_X]

This song was my senior year 98, dramatic and filled with angst. I'm soooo happy you reacted. Your videos are always a highlight of my week- stay safe! 🥰

Lol. 1998, the year the twins were born.

[@Opal_jen_X]

@ good year. no wonder they love music.

[@nancybudd494]

I absolutely second Firestarter by the Prodigy, I think that's a great shout something a bit different for you guys,

[@janineadkins8259]

Nancy Budd Anything by the prodigy would be amazing

[@SherriLyle80s]

Yes!!

[@HappyBunny-d2i]

OMG yes I think they will jump out of their chairs at fire starter and then want to hear more prodigy

[@__WhatIsGoingOn__]

PRODIGY, PRODIGY, PRODIGY PLEASE (Early stuff) No Good, Outta Space or Charley ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks - love you guys 👏👏👏

[@bendover9663]

This has to be in the top ten songs of the 90s it's just an anthem, everything about it is perfect IMO

[@BensonBoy2019]

Somebody that i used to know - Gotye. would be a good one to react to.

[@VirtualSunshine]

This song reminds me of the end of Cruel Intentions with Reese Witherspoon driving away.

[@Michelle0032]

Yes, when ever I hear this song, it reminds me of that movie. I thought I was the only one. Lol

[@moisavictoria]

The lyrics are some of the best and most accurate of all time like this song just hits right on the spot

[@donnabanks7656]

"He looks like he's ready to steal, kill, or destroy." You guys are funny! 😆😆😆

[@asmasaeed8698]

I really really need these guys to watch and review Total Eclipse of the Heart!!! The reaction would be epic!!

[@samiraabukar9622]

Since I was 8 I fell in love with this song. I’m 34 now wow...memories and the message still lingers

[@charlescates5703]

*What you won't do for love" - Bobby Caldwell

[@luvslyfe1]

Good one!

[@PittieMomKramer]

YES

[@haadrinuk4690]

Zombie - The Cranberries, can't believe you've done this one yet.

[@mellowboogie]

Maybe they know it already

[@Jayjayuk12345]

They have done it, but they uploaded it to Patreon

[@jackatomin]

It’s in your head. That’s why.

[@djoy1391]

@@Jayjayuk12345 oh no! I’ve been waiting for this one too - did they like it?

[@bullrun2772]

And bad wolf zombie version

[@lindam9618]

This is my all time FAVORITE song of all time. Played this over and over and over again for an entire year or two after the album dropped. Every tune on this album is perfect. 💖💖💖

[@kajsablomberg]

You need to discover some great Swedish artists that are internationelly known: Robyn - Dancing on my own First Aid Kit - My silver lining José Gonzalez - Heartbeats Roxette - It must have been love Soundtrack of our lives - Sister surround Lykke Li - Deep end Swedish House Mafia - Greyhound Blue Swede - Hooked on a feeling The Hives - Idiot walk Viagra Boys - Sports Tove Lo - Habits (remix) Seinabo Sey - Hard time

[@lorenlash9174]

Little Dragon - A New

[@scnt2]

what abt this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5yvoayXish1gM0

[@kiprozof]

Kite - Johnny boy

[@marshsundeen]

First Aid Kit is great.

[@Wuege8u2eh]

First Aid Kit 🤩

[@theresabrown8994]

Check out, "Enjoy the Silence" Depech Mode. You won't be sorry.

[@SamanthaLeigh7]

Recently discovered this song and can confirm, fucking amazing!!!

[@lottahaegg1074]

@Samantha Petty Depeche Mode is my life. Go down the back catalogue of this band to Music for the Masses.

[@giondennis6808]

Agreed...The ENTIRE Violator album was sick!

[@saygrrr]

This lyric sums up the entire song .. "Cause it's a bittersweet symphony this life Trying to make ends meet, you're a slave to the money then you die." Awesome... this is why we need young people to keep writing cause as you get older, the angst and feelings die along with our bodies.

[@arsenalmanic]

I’m around the 40 years of age. When this came out I was you guy’s ages. I have sentimental feeling toward this song. Reminds of some good old times in the 90s in England. Also the instrumental of this tune was regularly used for many years ( May still be) for the England international football matches during half time and full time in-between commercials

[@MVK123]

Wasn't this song playing on the movie "Cruel Intentions" in the scene where they discovered she had cocaine in her little crucifix? Ah memories...

[@jwluvs8077]

Yes it was lol

[@Michelle0032]

Yes, and now, when ever I hear this song, it reminds me of that movie. Lol

[@demetriahollins6505]

The only reason I know this song....

[@Firdncer]

Iconic soundtrack

[@nknight8658]

Instantly think of Cruel Intentions

[@kirsty1476]

The drugs don't work, by the verve....best song xxx

[@floatingfiresintheskies1772]

The Wallflowers - 6th Avenue Heartache

[@jack.stanley85]

Richard Ashcroft: *stands still* Twins: Oh man he looks like he angry Me: They are going to lose their minds when he walks on the car...

[@SamButler22]

I can't get over how young he looks

[@delladamson1345]

As soon as that music starts I get goosebumps...Ashcroft is a genius even if he is a bit slender man like. The booklet you get for the album this song is on is amazing...they mixed up a line from each of their songs to make a new song.

[@MrShaunlister]

The cut up pioneered by Burroughs ✌🏻

[@lisalynch2864]

Since we are doing 90’s angsty stuff, give Mazzy Star’s “Fade Into You” a try. My teenage anthem!

[@Alkemie11]

This!!!!!

[@kathelenecriswell749]

Yes! Absolutely!!

[@norki.e]

they need to do this!

[@telectronix1368]

F. E. A. R. by Ian Brown

[@gutimar0328]

Idk why I could never get into this song, even after all these years 😪

[@DerProbierBaer]

Please react to Busta Rhymes "put your hands where my eyes can see". After 23 years still a great song and one of the best videos ever.

[@voidhelix99]

That dude was homeless before he made it with The Verve, and this track. Mad respect for the guy.

[@TELLViSiON]

Sad, I wish The Rolling Stones would have let him get some royalties from this song

[@timmyjones7993]

I have never seen anything saying he was homeless before this track ever..

[@B875-s1f]

who was homeless in the band?

[@timmyjones7993]

@@B875-s1f well I assume they mean Richard Ashcroft

[@B875-s1f]

@@timmyjones7993 yeah you’re right he was never homeless i’m from wigan and have a few mutual friends of his and they don’t know anything about it either

[@mikaelpeltonen96]

The Verve is from Wigan, UK (near Manchester). Their other big hit was The Drugs Don't Work. I think the video took influences from Massive Attack's Unfinished Symphony.

[@Decultified]

They are English! Another great English song for you to please watch is, 'Song 2' by 'Blur'.

[@shaunacohen7630]

Fantastic! Great song! I just listened to that the other day.

[@generichuman2044]

2 minutes of pure brilliance. Can't hear that song and not move around

[@kachanski]

Love Song 2!!!!

[@ClueSign]

Or There’s No Other Way

[@zkw100]

Have they done Parklife yet?

[@dmartin1203]

The Verve "Lucky Man" The Verve was/is underrated...they're truly amazing and talented.

[@xyzrt7]

Been my favorite band for a long time. Check their first album, A storm in heaven. It was crazier than what they did later, yet probably it is still the one I prefer... I was 20 when it came out, blew my mind 😍

[@SprucedandGussied]

The entire album is brilliant 🤯. Top ten for sure.

[@Julieroo28]

I forgot about this song. Glad to hear it again! Love you guys!

[@raychlescott3350]

Literally one of the 90s defining songs ❤

[@chelseawallace8552]

Try Massive Attack ‘unfinished symphony’, REM ‘losing my religion’ and Faithless ‘Insomia’

[@k-town873]

Rammstein - Du hast (live in Paris) Jamiroquai - Virtual insanity Gorillaz - Clint Eastwood Placebo - Every you and every me Counting Crows - Colorblind

[@michellewatson3844]

Placebo, yes!

[@WonderV76]

Du Hast!!! Yaahhhsss!!

[@movietimeateds69]

Rammstein was the best concert I've ever been to. I was not prepared for du hast.

[@dafnacohen9805]

Counting Crows yess! But I would suggest “Mr. Jones”...

[@paulcook7426]

Prodigy - Firestarter Faithless - God is a DJ Manic Street Preachers - the entire album Holy Bible

[@hoyaroo]

God Is A DJ!

[@AnimusZen]

To me his walk was a timeline of all the people he met in his life. Some he knocked down, many he rubbed the wrong way, and sometimes he dodged what he knew wouldn't help him on his journey. In the end, it was just him and a few people who walked the same road.

[@Karlsretroroom]

Also some other Brit pop songs Oasis “don’t look back in anger” Pulp “common people” The La’s “there she goes” not britpop exactly Primal scream “rocks” Oasis “cigarettes and alcohol” Blur “girls and boys” Prodigy “breath” Prodigy “fire starter” The verve “sonnet” The verve” lucky man” Space” female of the species” Catatonia “road rage” Catatonia “milder and scully” There loads I’ve forgot to mention lads

[@belovedwoman3398]

Great start though 👍😁

[@Karlsretroroom]

@@belovedwoman3398 one of the best music intros there is 👍🏻

[@angie-smart-but-casual]

Cracking list .but did someone sneak in Catalonia.. Stone Rose's.. Inspiral carpets Easterhouse again the list goes on

[@NerfHerder909]

I'd also add "Govinda" and/or "Tattva" by Kula Shaker.

[@delladamson1345]

Mulder and Scully...thank you for.reminding me.

[@ripleyjlawman.3162]

The Verve was a British band that released 3 albums before splitting up, and reforming for a 4th album in 2007.

[@theannoyedmrfloyd3998]

*was not were

[@adrianaguernica5761]

HEY TWINS ❤️ CAN Y’ALL LISTEN TO “ENJOY THE SILENCE” BY DEPECHE MODE? Love the work you’re doing 💕

[@angie-smart-but-casual]

Behave you are an adult now..if have bad taste in music best to keep it quiet..hate laughing at some peoples thinking of good music

[@ClumsysGamingClips]

Beautiful song

[@matthewkillgallon5597]

I was brought up in the 80s; you guys should definitely listen to some Depeche Mode. They shaped a generation of music.

[@homersimpsonsfatguyhat9541]

Or do Personal Jesus 🙂

[@ruthbriggs5372]

Ooh, I love that one

[@marcygannon7047]

This is a huge song, I had never seen the video. The video detracts from the impact of the lyrics and music for me. People in England don't walk around like that, by the way. ❤✌

[@sdcraig]

You haven't been to Luton 😂

[@lmdashley6725]

I agree. I had never seen the video until this reaction and I absolutely LOVE this song. The video did distract for me, too.

[@richarrdvidrine5279]

I feel ya

[@wanderlust16]

The guys were clearly distracted too...it's too bad they didn't react much to the music itself.

[@marcygannon7047]

@@wanderlust16 yea exactly. I was sad to miss their reaction to this actual song vs the video, for whatever it was.

[@Nuwavenan]

THIS IS THE GREATEST SONG EVER MADE!!! So glad you listened to it.

[@BiancaHorkan]

The instrumental version of this song is incredible. I love it so much that I used it to walk down the aisle at my wedding.

[@maxgutfreund3650]

Guys please do anything Muse!!! Uprising, Psycho, or Hysteria!! Keep up your great work, proud of you guys!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Yes! Madness!!

[@dafnacohen9805]

Plug in Baby by Muse!!

[@TaniaJennings]

Psycho is great!

[@ste4977]

Knights of Cydonia or supermassive black hole

[@michellespurr194]

Yes please Muse

[@Celestial7788]

This song sampled the Rolling Stones who sued the band and took all royalties until a few years ago. The Verve didn’t make a cent off of this song until the royalties ended in late 2010’s.

[@fgiven57]

Which is completely ironic since they were sampling a gospel album.

[@euniceadu-gyamfi3186]

Travesty

[@catmadwoman6317]

Interesting. I never knew, although I read it that the Rolling Stones gave up their royalties to Ashcroft (re 'The Last Time') but not Andrew Oldham. who's strings were used in this recording. Thanks for the info Amber.

[@anthonymclean9743]

It wasn't the stones what sued it was manager Allen Klein who owned all there decca back catalogue he gave the verve permission then went back on his word , nothing to do with Jagger/Richards.

[@leannenettles]

This was my wedding song! Don't mind the dreary lyrics, the song is epic!

[@aimeelou]

Guys... virtual insanity by Jamiroquai. Amazing video alone, but def a banger.

[@benabel7326]

The orchestration comes from a Rolling Stones song. They sued the Verve and had to give them all song royalties, until a few years ago when Rolling Stones gave them back all their earnings.Other great songs of theirs are "This Is Music", "'The Drugs Don't Work" & "'Sonnet" The Verve were one of the biggest Britpop bands of the 90's along with Oasis, Blur, Pulp & Suede. (Wait I get the hate for lumping them all as Britpop).

[@aarongoldstein7614]

The Stones song in question is "The Last Time".

[@diamondstud322]

The lawsuit actually didn’t have anything to do with The Rolling Stones, though. The bit Ashcroft sampled was from an orchestral version of Stones songs (with Stone’s approval). Ashcroft got approval for the sample, but when the song hit big, some money guy involved in the record company sued saying they used more than was agreed, and the Verve couldn’t make any money from the song. 20 years later (just this year or last), Ashcroft has the rights to the song back, and a lot of the money that the song earned over the years.

[@Andy-Mesa]

Pulp would like a word with you.

[@benabel7326]

@@Andy-Mesa Damn, I knew there must be someone else!

[@matthewburkart7718]

Verve isn't pop. Shoegaze until this album.

[@samu3l19]

"Shake It Out" by Florence and The Machine!

[@murmuratingmemories]

This song pays homage to Massive Attacks "Unfinished Sympathy", another banger

[@michelleonuorah7142]

Bruh. I was just listening to this yesterday! Such a classic song and I'm so glad the lead singer finally got the credit and royalty rights he deserves. The Rolling Stones did him and his band dirty and should be ashamed of themselves.

[@numerikproductions]

"Trying to make ends meet than we die" were the lyrics I related to the most.

[@rochellejohnson829]

Please listen to No Rain by Blind Melon.

[@sophiarodriguez4366]

Good one

[@shaunacohen7630]

Great song!

[@simplypatti6705]

One of those effin 90s anthems that is ETCHED in our hearts.

[@matthewburkart7718]

Anything by Blind Melon!

[@fighthypocrites7036]

You know I'd like to keep my cheeks dry today So stay with me and I'll have it made

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Omg this is such a good song! I’m supposed to be productive right now but I have to watch immediately lol!

[@Cinnyb7]

My favourite song! Love the electric violin!

[@YoungnFreeAtHeart]

Try Red Hot Chili Peppers "give it away"

[@TJOOBI1]

Love it.

[@dafnacohen9805]

Or “Under the bridge”, “Otherside”... I can’t believe they haven’t done RHCP yet!

[@dedeswife]

I’d say Under the Bridge or Soul to Squeeze first

[@telectronix1368]

Under the Bridge.