Richard Ashcroft - Check The Meaning (Later...With Jools Holland, 15th Nov 2002)

Richard Ashcroft performing 'Check The Meaning' on Later...With Jools Holland in Nov, 2002.
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#RichardAshcroft
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[@abrooklyngirllinda]

These rich sounds and your voice blow me away every single time. Your music is life. RA, I love you. That is all. Please continue to post, and most importantly, continue to make music. We need you now more than ever.

[@paulmcinally5554]

Ye generational song writer 🐐

[@Irina_Marsel]

100%

[@AndrewBooker-o8c]

Wyr u

[@grantkorpez6669]

Such an amazing song.....got me through my divorce... know I can love love it with all my feelings... bless to you all...❤

[@christinacagle8128]

this dude was BORN to sing. I love him.

[@cameron110475]

Paranoia the destroyer comes knocking on my door. ....Just immense

[@dagnut]

Yeah man the song is a journey at the end his mind is mediating on love..

[@gramby5524]

Best singer in the world pure rich crisp tones absolutely fantastic

[@MMG_MoonManGuitar]

Still sounds good almost 20 years later!

[@seancampbell9689]

You know what's incredible? he wrote this song in 2001 for the people of 2020, because his step-dad told him something big was gonna be happening in 2020 that would have people questioning their beliefs. Mad shit like

[@blahblah5750]

What happened in 2020?

[@wraithyoshidj6702]

Source?

[@jupyter_core9411]

@@wraithyoshidj6702 his asshole

[@robertloader9826]

Yeah sure

[@Fordnan]

​@@pjl7592I thought I felt the earth move back in '01. Thought it was my sexual prowess. Turns out it was your flatulence.

[@ArcticFluxx_]

I used to listen to this album with my late father, hard to hold back the tears listening to this. Great album by a great artist.

[@pattieboss5799]

Loved him from the beginning with the verve he sure is gifted

[@Phinxy11]

I remember arriving in interlaken switzerland on a cold winter night with my brother. We had gone over there looking for work with hardly any money to our names..after checking into our hotel really late. We went out to find some food but everything was closed. We knocked on the door of a restaurant because the light was still on and a lady came to the door. She said it was closed and that her family was eating but she could offer us a bowl of pasta and a table in the corner. She brought over a big jug of beer and said the pasta was on its way. As she turned around, check the meaning came on over the radio. Our favourite artist. It was a perfect moment that. I'll never forget it. Incredible arist richard.

[@barryhamilton7845]

Who does it better?!? Nobody!!! There is only one urban gospel, Richard Ashcroft.

[@rogermajor1490]

"When I'm low, and I'm weak, and I'm lost. I don't know who I can trust" Sir, you are a song writer extrodinaire.

[@sharonmeeks3091]

I. Have to listen to this song. Every day

[@wraithyoshidj6702]

Yup I concur, along with Lucky Man, Music is Power, You're On My Mind When I Sleep, This Time, Bittersweet Symphony, They Don't Own Me and so so many more

[@kp4588]

If only he could dance… Love RA so much. He’s my favorite British singer by a mile.

[@paulredding9844]

Go see Richard sing live. Such a great voice❤

[@amancalledsun92]

One of my most favorite songs. Love it! Richard is genius! Greetings from Russia 🇷🇺!)

[@TheCosmonik]

👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇷🇺🙏🏻

[@soybeanmendez8058]

Great song. Beautiful string arrangements. Beautiful Richard 😍

[@donnahorne2909]

Absolutely 💯 superb 👌 👏 love you RA seen you live and honestly never seen anyone live as good as you... thank you for all you're amazing music 🎶 you have helped me so much though my life 🙌❤

[@AndrewBooker-o8c]

How?

[@AndrewBooker-o8c]

Regards

[@donnahorne2909]

How ? Because I relate to every single one of his songs and the lyrics when I've needed something his music 🎶 bee right there RA❤​@@AndrewBooker-o8c

[@wfearn]

Omg, what a voice 😍

[@valentinag7481]

My favourite Richard's solo tune by far. I even got the single

[@kellyloughroadyoga6896]

This is one of my favourite songs, I especially love the extended 8 minute version! He's so talented, an amazing singer.

[@richardwheeler3997]

I've just been to see Richard at Margate. What a fantastic singer and musician, keep producing music you are amazing ❤

[@exup1k]

We was there also, he is simply the best ! we are heading up to Wigan next weekend to see him again - my wife and RA both from Wigan, he has not played there in over 25 years, cannot miss it !

[@AndrewBooker-o8c]

Listen to his voice please people ☮️

[@greggoldman]

RA ... nobody cooler. Thank you!

[@paulamcinally6540]

Remember listening to this just ove 2 years ago and thinking wow But Now knowing the song and been a hatd week mentally 4 me lol this song , lyrics and the way its been song by the amazing Richard Ashcroft . Just took me into a different universe ❤

[@LauRent-14]

luv that RIFF since 20 years in my head

[@mistyb8697]

Like a month or more ago I found out who he is from someone who posted Bittersweet Symphony on their Instagram, introduced me to the Verve, Richard, etc. Now I'm loving all this new (to me) audio treasure! Thank you for sharing this!💙🌎🌻🌱

[@kiercronin1442]

Wow I'm jealous ..... wish I could find RA all over again. Its an amazing journey!

[@moniqueschramm5492]

It's an amazing Journey, yes!!!~♡~ bless You All!

[@renator.machado-geopolitic8721]

This song is one of the most beautiful ones in this century.

[@rourkestar1]

Once upon a time back before when I lived in South Korea, we met Oasis back stage before the broke up- 2008. I told Noel then - you have the best voice in Rock n Roll. He did not disagree. We will always want to hear more King Richard. Best voice. EVER. No matter what, keep sangin. Best wishes from Canada.

[@defnecagraoglu]

You creat a butterfly effect from your microphone to Turkey, to me! The everybody needs you!🎤🇹🇷🤘

[@malukastorm]

Incredible how sounds so good in live !

[@Jag2487]

Echo a lot of people's thoughts here, this is my favourite RA tune too. Lyrics and musically it's immense

[@deadfool3344]

This sounds just as good if nit better than the album version. Absolute masterpiece of songwriting and music

[@andremarques.]

LEGEND! ICON!

[@spencerbrowning4126]

Probably my favourite from the master !!

[@federicoe.bracken6580]

Ricardo! saludos desde Merlo Argentina!

[@agustinkl4641]

esa aguante Merlo

[@suttladsutton1623]

Absolute masterpiece

[@er5162]

'got my mind meditating on love, love ' : beautiful !

[@davidwheatley3026]

Beautiful song

[@thebigsky4]

I hear you! ❤️👏🏻🥰

[@guitarman65854]

Genius That is all

[@tigerspiritjourney]

This song got me through crazy times in Prague , Czech Republic, riding the trams home in the morning after hard core clubbing nights... Brilliant...And, I'm still alive!!

[@Whity11]

What a songwriting!!! And he can sing! Genius

[@ednaalvesdossantos1821]

Richard Ashcroft doesn't seem to age

[@baggio4497]

Such a brilliant singer

[@samkarlsonmusic]

One of the best pop song ever written , the lyrics are pure masterpiece 🙏🏽

[@markg9749]

Yes... The one and only Richard Ashcroft , Absolutely amazing 💯 👌👍😎 Mark G Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪💚☘️☘️☘️🥃 Slainte 👍🎸🎤

[@jorgebalsategi]

Between all of the greatest songs, this is my favourite

[@wilsoncorreia8489]

The best of músic player Richard

[@francoisegoillandeau1564]

C’ est si bon …..

[@Mushy72]

Epically unique masterpiece

[@ElGalgoRafael]

Thank you Richard , your songs always help us feel better. I love you! Francesca

[@AndrewMiller-wd5gm]

My fav RA tune... timeless

[@marileemaraugha6864]

Evening RPA✌😎 Been forever listening and watching your Music & Videos.. Keep painting the Air with your music 🎶 🎵 🎸🎹🥁🎻🎶 🌹a rose for you Sir Lionheart ..❤ Check ✅ the meaning 😁

[@Thutmoses]

The man knows his stuff, he has a heart, I’ve seen deep into his soul. My older brouther.

[@LibertyMovementRadio]

Keep the faith! Much luv and respect

[@IrishPride7]

Legend ❤ new album please King Richard

[@evg931]

Проверить значение состояния человека…Сэр Ричард,спасибо Тебе!Храни тебя Господь! Живи долго,Ричард.Здоровья тебе и любви!🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹

[@MiroslavHadovsky]

To se tato hudba dostala i tam kam neměla pro mongoly jako je Ukrajina a Rusko??? Vy zmrdi starejte se o svoje babušky a nechte celý svět tak jako on nechává vás zmrdi být... Nikdo vám nic neudělal jen vydáváte co potřebujete... Aspoň toho dle pana muzikanta, skladele, zakladatele kapely nechte v klidu a prosím o ně koment v azbuce

[@mariagraziagiuliani3008]

Trovare rifugio in uno spazio che nn sia tangibile nè raggiungibile.....musica tu esprimi e la tua mi emoziona a questo livello. Grazie Richard di esserci

[@iker7739]

Utterly brilliant❤

[@teresatrejo8737]

Hermosa canción 🌹❤️❤️

[@harrytrent13]

What a top performance of a top song

[@babyshambler]

Man can right a tune.

[@DenisVakhtin]

When I'm low, and I'm weak, and I'm lost I don't know who I can trust Paranoia, the destroyer, comes knocking on my door You know the pain drifts to days, turns to nights But it slowly will subside And when it does, I take a step, I take a breath And wonder what I'll find Can you hear what I'm saying? Got my mind meditating on love, love Feel what I'm saying Got my mind meditating on love, love Too much blood, too much hate, turn off the set There's got to be something more When Mohammed, Allah, Buddah, Jesus Christ Are knocking down my door I'm agnostic getting God, but man She takes a female form There's no time, no space, no law We're out here on our own Can you hear what I'm saying? Got my mind meditating on love, love Feel what I'm saying Got my mind meditating on love, love Check the meaning (The human condition) Check the feeling (The human condition) Guess it's life, doing it's thing Making you cry, making you think Yeah life, dealing it's hand Making you cry and you don't understand Life, doing it's thing Making you cry now, making you think of Pain, doing it's thing Making you cry yeah, making you sing Don't say it, don't say it's too late Don't, don't say it's too late (It's never too late, it's never too late) Don't, don't say it's too late (It's never too late) Don't, don't say it's too late The human condition, the big decisions The human condition, the big decisions I'm like a fish with legs, I fell from the tree I made a rocket (check the meaning), I made a wheel I made a rocket (check the feeling), I swam the ocean (check the meaning) I saw the moon (say a prayer), I seen the universe (and beyond) I see you (check the feeling), I see me (check the meaning) That's my reality And while the city sleeps we go walking It's a beautiful world And when the city sleeps we go walking We find a hole in the sky and then we start talking And then we say "Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ Buy us some time, buy us some time" Hear what I'm saying Can you hear what I'm saying? Can you hear what I'm saying? Can you hear what I'm saying? It's gonna be alright

[@ln8300]

Ashcroft BEST artist to come out of the UK during last 30 yeárs

[@annaritagentili3734]

Stupenda la canzone, gran figo lui!❤

[@dricabarreiros8891]

Que voz incrível, impecável mesmo ao vivo 👏🏼💓👏🏼💓

[@mattiapaoletti]

Vorrei rivivere quei tempi....mi manca la normalità

[@efengreat]

The streets of manchester now the streets of my city bring it ❤️ 💙 🙌 🌏

[@UnderAGlassMetropolis]

Best British voice of the last 30 years, he's seminal and timeless.

[@andyhobbs8865]

Great song Richard greetings from Dublin👍

[@oliviavega2228]

Simplemente maravilloso 😍

[@paulredding9844]

So good.

[@abrooklyngirllinda]

wow -- in listening closer, these words are really relevant to what is going on in the world right now.

[@Emschermann]

Thx richard. Simply the best!!!

[@garygoggin]

Amazing Piece of music and art!

[@moniqueschramm7821]

"I wonder what ~I find." endless Love Richard for this awesome Version! 2022 * 💕 peace 🕊️you Love I can feel you xx

[@PaulChester-p4e]

Brilliant

[@matelluzz8524]

Great❤❤

[@MarkCronin-hh9ec]

Godlike genius ❤😊

[@sallyfletcher8874]

I've just been watching a Liam Gallagher interview, n he was praising Richard. I think Richard is way to deep n intelligent to appeal to the masses. His songwriting is Dylanesque.Don't get me wrong, I like Oasis but Richard is amazing 👏

[@sallyfletcher8874]

This always gives me goosebumps 😍

[@sebastianpedone7209]

Que versionza! gran sonido.

[@abdullahozcakir8899]

wonderfulll

[@alessiogiuliani526]

Un mito........grande artista emozionante

[@Lonewolf__666]

Brilliant song, one of my favourites..

[@paulomagalhaes1354]

Quase 20 anos se passaram....o tempo voa....

[@Flyincoin]

KEEP EM COMING omg you have no idea how long we've been waiting for live content LETS GO!

[@igotmyheadstuckinapumpkin5154]

Brings back memories to the Amsterdam Paradiso and the Cologne Palladium gigs in 2002. The Rockpalast one didn't start until after midnight I recall.

[@ashylover96]

this is my song my track my everything… richy u know when im low and lost i just listen to ctm ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@davidwhaite3330]

Brilliant toon, We need a greatest hits cd off you RC ,

[@chrismoose64]

Good grief that was flawless. See you in Leeds RA.

[@the80slivehere]

👍🙂. Awesome! Get the Human Conditions album (2002) Love it. - Heather

[@DaphneSwisher-rf1gy]

Yes we need you now more than ever. Do not let the advasary keep you down. Pray pray and let the world watch JAHs mirickes lead you and do not rely on your own understanding abd do not trust the heart for the heart is treacherous, who can know it! ? In all your ways take notice of Jehovah ahd he will lead you to the greatest gift of your music your art to bless the entire world as God directs all your ways before us the people who love you so indescribably deep and true we do need you. Thank you thank

[@loveisboss1156]

The song needed for our times x

[@jafaundez]

Big song, great .R.A the master

[@ACDC.]

THE BEST!!!

[@kingshamie1332]

Love em 🍻

[@enderbender429]

perfect

[@HerenowGoneforever]

I needed that today 🤟❤️