Richard Ashcroft - Lucky Man (Live on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with Sky)

[@danamosley]

My late husband loved you Richard Ashcroft! You were his idol.😢❤💜🎸🎶💜

[@jimibartlett7531]

Hope your doing ok❤❤

[@john-xo9mg]

Obviously a man of good taste , stay strong.

[@romankaufman4088]

Beautiful, I love him, and discovered him only a few years ago (im a young man, 26)

[@jamescurrie3445]

God bless you and your late husband, sure he's listening to this in heaven.

[@danamosley]

@@jamescurrie3445 thank you

[@martindale4088]

I was a lucky man to meet him when he came into my shop to buy oriental carpets. A quiet, gentle man, so polite and kind.

[@AlonzoHarris-k1w]

Wow❤❤

[@dave-yj9mc]

I heard he was a nice guy.

[@leggythe4th399]

being a teenager in the 90's was the best

[@philspill6854]

Good times Brother

[@petrolbased]

True

[@tttthhomthis8777]

The best times

[@abraalahouzos6755]

Disagree....A 20 something was the best ;)

[@LUFC123]

Too right is was. Bring back the 90s

[@DIARIODEIMIGRANTE2007]

He hasn't lost his voice, it's like a wine being aged.

[@simonward5748]

I agree ...

[@michelleould3070]

Totally agree Good 👌 Man 🐚 Bermondsey

[@richierich7261]

Spot on comment

[@chasebuckingham7193]

Word

[@sylvaingobillot6686]

@@michelleould3070 pour ou kllopppppp

[@tiagodumont4422]

Dude looks like he woke up with a huge hangover, stumbled into the studio, didn't even bother taking off his raincoat, grabbed a guitar and blew everyone's mind before breakfast.

[@Billnelss]

Haha yeah I hear that

[@angelasimms4921]

Who cares what he looks like! He sounds great ❤

[@R-Tap]

The 90's look. It's was kinda like that back then.

[@jacovawernett3077]

He arrived in a sail boat after crabbing.

[@Brook880]

Yes lad,exactly that,love your words bruv...brooky..westyorks.

[@GoNova82]

Unbelievable. His voice has actually improved with age. Best wishes Richard.

[@yourunemployedfriendat2pm]

its actually getting damaged

[@AntonioSapia81]

Mmm... Improved? I don't think so

[@gc8972b]

in his case what he missed in range he earned in depth

[@GoNova82]

Yes, improved. Sure, he sounds weathered, but it’s only adding texture and authority to his performance. Listen to Bono if you want to hear a singing voice that’s actually completely shot.

[@paulnutter6971]

Take me hat off to the man 👍🏻 fantastic live version

[@Ally-ip4yw]

Definitely the most underrated singer of the 90s . Guys a genius

[@grahammclaren7252]

Can't agree more sounds so soulful check out verve mtv live

[@brendanfisher]

He wasn't underrated. He was critically acclaimed and received A-list radio airplay. Urban Hymns is the 19th best selling album in UK chart history. Your comment suggests that he didn't get the recognition he deserved?

[@grahammclaren7252]

@@brendanfisher Now a days a was talking about Brendan Flowers no need 2 argue lol

[@johwbel]

voice aged like wine

[@bemused2774]

Underrated?! No way! The Verve were one of the biggest bands of the 90s.

[@benyoung4305]

How the shit is Richard Ashcroft not fully respected as one of the great singer/songwriters of the last 30 years?? Criminal!!

[@davidgoulding8608]

he is

[@renataskitchenstories651]

I think maybe cuz of the Keith Richards/Mick Jagger/Stones money from BSS. Ashcroft didn't make money off the song, and it takes a lot of money to market an artist, no matter how talented or gifted he is.

[@tropicten]

@@renataskitchenstories651 Jagger and Richards ceded their rights back to Ashcroft two years ago. But there’s apparently still a dispute over past royalties.

[@TheBobbymcd]

I THINK HE IS BETTER THAN EVER, IT'S INCREDIBLE....oops didnt mean to leave caps on...the spelling police will be after me now

[@buskerbrown9980]

He is

[@CallumRylance-ku5cc]

This song saved me my mum got cancer and I was doing drinking and doing drugs to help me through it but they never really helped just made me feel better for a bit I’ve never had a song connect with me such as this one I don’t know there’s just something about it the depth and struggle in his voice just changed my whole outlook and I’ve not touched a single drug since I owe my life to you Richard

[@ritamendiamendia3662]

congrats, strong man

[@Camille_Anderson]

💯👏👏👏👍well done.

[@brookey2825]

He sounds ridiculously good, absolutely brilliant

[@WorldofOSTs]

One of the greatest songs ever written. Richard Ashcroft is a genius.

[@conor2842]

Awesome live performer

[@lewiscarnon5989]

200%

[@timcomley3241]

easy

[@mattiacavicchia8785]

Saw him in brighton oct 22 the man is everywhere. Blow me the fuck away from this world for almost 2 hours. Timeless motherfucker right here. Peace

[@Dadaadad268]

One of the biggest exaggerations ever written

[@kerrinmarr9204]

I love the grittiness to his voice as he's aged 😄. This live version is amazing 😊.

[@onechopbuddy3849]

I come back here to watch every now and then, not only is this a fantastic song but Richard sounds bloody amazing ❤

[@ColinChester-c3f]

Still loving it in 2024, September ❤

[@MikeDiCiero]

Gotta give props to the recording engineer, The quality of this recording is over the top !! AWESOME !! thank you

[@Foxys1974]

Mental. Got tickets to see Richard next august. 2024 in Essex. I’m 49 today, and never thought I’d see him. Working class Brit, his songs are our theme tune! ❤

[@dobbsmill3676]

I fucking love this version. It's funny how quickly you get old.

[@MegaSockenschuss]

I'd change "funny" with "surprising".

[@richardbruinsma1563]

Yep agree, and love your observation.

[@davewatt8840]

Yip sure is I was 28 when this song came out now in my 50s and still love the verve 👍👍

[@dvfallon6345]

The body ages but our spirit is ageless

[@roomark2]

You're right pal and now your two years older 🙈

[@labradormom3656]

Our first dance at our wedding. We were both ‘lucky.’ That was in Dec 2000. 2023 and still together, with 3 children who are almost grown up themselves now. Time flies. 😊

[@Betty-cq1qf]

How great! Happy for you!

[@beefsuprem0241]

Amazing. I had a pure chance meeting with the band just before they made it big. On my Duke of Edinburgh's award expedition, camping in the lake District in the early 90s. A few of them and one had a US girlfriend were in the tent next to us. We sat up smoking and having a laugh. I'd never heard of them and then not long after...bitter sweet symphony came out 🤯

[@hug3254]

A REAL Singer, a beautiful song, a powerful voice!!!!! Richard FOR EVER AND EVER!!!!!! Not like the shit we hear today all day long on the Radio!!!!!!!

[@miekje0808]

Amen!

[@Sparky5882]

Hard to believe this song was released 25 year ago yesterday. Ashcroft what a talent 👏

[@user-or9cj3vk6t]

26 years ago tomorrow

[@Lionsraws66]

Fuck I'm old 🎉

[@markmarriott10]

If I had to only listen to one song for the rest of my life I think it might just be this. Spellbinding.

[@matteoj226]

The Verve are still one of the most underrated bands of all time. And Richard has still got it. Heavenly.

[@larssvensan9958]

with all do respect have you listen to his solo records? they are really bad, boring lyrics, The Verve never been a rock n roll guitar band, more like a folkish one

[@eoincollins1883]

@@larssvensan9958 it's all opinion, I think some of his solo stuff is very good.

[@jimmymcguire8217]

@@eoincollins1883 same especially his latest album, some top tunes on that

[@charliemcclean6039]

His solo stuff is great, the stones killed the verve for nothing more than publicity cause they were finished

[@noelreynolds3081]

Check out Aslan from Dublin. Another hugely underrated band. We’re bigger than U2 at one time.

[@markdonaldson1517]

Everyone raves about Liam Gallagher and yes 1994 to 1996 not many could touch him but Richard Ashcroft voice stands the test of time!!

[@vladimyrmorris6554]

And also Ashcroft didnt have a song writer like Noel writing for him. Richard writes a lot of great tunes but Noel was the best songwriter of the 90s

[@Weirjetwashing]

I don’t even think Liam would disagree with you he has said in my occasions his love for Richard and his songs so this argument is pretty irrelevant

[@glennoc8585]

@@vladimyrmorris6554 "best" There were lots of bests

[@vladimyrmorris6554]

But I'd say he comes first

[@ellohihi]

Saw them both last year when Ashcroft was opening for Liam on tour they both sounded great!

[@TMAdventuresT7]

Sat here in the Philippines jungle under quarantine with a a bit of data listening to this legend 🇬🇧🙌🏽

[@lauralishes1]

Really? Still there? lol

[@TMAdventuresT7]

Laura Walker I’m still in Philippines but not in the jungle lol 🙌🏽

[@lauralishes1]

@@TMAdventuresT7 I've never been anywhere like that, would love to go there one day you're so lucky.

[@TMAdventuresT7]

Laura Walker well I’m here most times if not working back in Europe so if you ever fancy a holiday in this little piece of paradise drop me a line, stay safe ✌🏾

[@johnnycobb00]

good choice ;)

[@maves1579]

Just a little comment for all my UK people. Be proud, all the best musicians come from our country.

[@rogerio.amancio]

Yes indeed. And from Brasil.

[@humanchannel7825]

rogerio amancio really? I can’t think of one

[@rogerio.amancio]

@@humanchannel7825 Try Bossa Nova. Samba. Forró. Choro. Love from Brasil!

[@josefaharrison]

True statement. Greetings from Chile!

[@philiplevins6702]

@@rogerio.amancio Big up Bossa Nova...big boss sounds...peace brother

[@petermcintosh9708]

2023 still banging. Music like this will never get old. Corporations try to change it but the real ones never bow... Richard ashcroft you're a real one. They won't change me!

[@chrissmith256]

If you searched for this pissed at 3, you're my mate.

[@nukeulele534]

Getting there but not 3am yet 😂😅 tune

[@amyjonestaylor9231]

done

[@LukeChallis]

You're a real one 🫵👊

[@justin8910]

When you can’t decide if you wanna be happy nostalgic drunk or sad drunk 🎉

[@dave1991-z5w]

1 am

[@charliecounselman1864]

This guy is one of the all time greats.

[@AlonzoHarris-k1w]

True.

[@davidvschoor]

His voice got better... How's that remotely possible considering how good it's always been. Astonishing artist.

[@soy1222]

I really love that he sings as if it’s his last. He’s a legend!

[@oldmanandthesea3872]

I lost my mother in August of 2021, I am a lucky man to have had her in my life. She was always ready to give everything for anyone, this world is so Lucky to have had such a soul on this earth. I would give anything just to have one more day with her.

[@donnaoboyle9991]

Cherish your memories - no-one can ever take them from you 💕

[@jesusisking3974]

I too lost my mum in Nov 2021. No words or music can heal the pain of loss...it just pulls it to the here and now again.

[@ronb7984]

These guys are great! I really miss 90's music!! Nothing now even compares. The music and words actually meant something back then.

[@tanner2stryker2]

Then you weren't fucked up enough then pal 😍😍

[@ronb7984]

@@tanner2stryker2 lol bud!

[@jimberlygridder183]

people from every generation say that....AND THEYRE ALLLL RIGHT!

[@vktechtv4244]

Yep. Sadly from about the early 2000's onwards, most of it has been manufactured trash. Then you have the x-factor factor, manufacturing more trash. Real bands and real music in charts are a thing of the past it sadly seems. I like all sorts of good music and a wide range (other than the manufactured pop rubbish) but there seems to be a massive gap left by proper "rock n roll" indie bands. And lets face it, the PC MSM aint ever letting the likes of a an at his peak and in his prime Liam Gallagher (and yes this was Ashcroft but he was less controversial) live on air or anyone similar these days.

[@stevendonovan7564]

Well if you listen to Sam Fender and Gerry Cinnamon there's 2 artists who would've fit right in in the 90's but the best stuff now is probably Liam Gallagher's solo stuff

[@jonathan09433]

Happiness, more or less It's just a change in me, something in my liberty Oh, my, my Happiness, coming and going I watch you look at me, and watch my fever grow And I know just where I am But how many corners do I have to turn? How many times do I have to learn All the love I have is in my mind? But I'm a lucky man With fire in my hands Happiness, something in my own place I'm stood here naked, I smile and I feel no disgrace With who I am Happiness, coming and going I watch you look at me, watch my fever grow And I know just who I am And how many corners do I have to turn? How many times do I have to learn All the love I have is in my mind? I hope you understand I hope you understand Oh yeah You know, you know, you know, you know You know, you know, you know, you know Got a love that'll never die, no, no (you know, you know) Happiness more or less It's just a change in me, something in my liberty Happiness, coming and going I watch you look at me, watch my fever grow And I know Oh, my, my Oh, my, my Oh, my, my Oh, my, my, my, my, my We got a love that never dies I got a love that'll never die No, no And I love you, man Yeah It's just a change in me Something in my liberty (don't think, don't, don't think I'm lying) It's just a change in me Something in my liberty (don't think, don't think I'm lying, I'm trying) It's just a change in me Something in my liberty Oh, my, my Oh, my, my It's just a change in me, something in my liberty Oh, my, my, my, my, my, my (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) I said oh, my, my, my, my, my

[@JulioCesarSJC]

Obrigado

[@TheOutdoorlife78]

The dude can sing live so well…. awesome 🤩

[@thesebarehandsmusic]

Not only is his voice golden but the mix showcases it perfectly.

[@GemmaBryant-ip9jk]

My most favourite song of All time so many memories !! RA killing it !!

[@schlonzschuppe4516]

this man needs more of the love he ever got. legend.

[@demoslotTV]

Ashcroft showing the current generation how you actually sing.

[@rosevaleblue]

Totally bang on and this day and this day and age punters just cannot do it

[@goldenhourkodak]

Plenty of great singers in this generation. Piss off.

[@stevendonovan7564]

@@goldenhourkodak none that will reach the iconic status of Ashcroft, Liam Gallagher or Damon Albarn though. I prefer Damon's work with Gorillaz over Blur but he's not from this generation

[@goldenhourkodak]

@@stevendonovan7564 Because the mainstream isn't looking for this style of music right now. That doesn't mean they aren't as good. You could help by supporting these artists.

[@stevendonovan7564]

@@goldenhourkodak i love people like Gerry Cinnamon, Sam Fender etc but even Liam Gallagher's solo stuff is probably the best stuff out in the last couple of years

[@AyeRight85]

One of the best songs ever written for me.

[@madebysuperstar]

Wow his voice is still DOPE I Love this song it makes me happy.

[@garfield6879]

The world is a better place for having Richard Ashcroft in it.

[@Ollierastall]

Voice has got better over the years. Absolutely class act. ‘Don’t think I’m lying, cos I’m flying...’ 👌🏼

[@tontoontour]

Richard Ashcroft always had it and never lost it 👊🏼

[@jamesdoyle3885]

His voice is just one of a kind

[@Ryno87]

What a song. Ashcroft is a genius.

[@ZA-co9vj]

One of the best rock albums of the decade. ❤

[@michaelmaloskyjr]

I noticed so few comments here actually about this specific performance of his song: This production level, audio engineering, session musicians and background vocal artists really gel together to a standard few artists can match -- Ashcroft exercises minimalism in almost every level in making this song still feel alive after so many years.

[@mac1975]

Session musicians…gee thanks

[@michaelmaloskyjr]

@@mac1975 ?

[@davegreen6838]

It's always been the happiest sad song I've ever heard. Thanks for bringing this song to the world.

[@willevans9245]

I owe this sort of music to my Dad. I love him so much!!!

[@icarus5726]

I envy you....my dad was a toerag

[@haruchai4097]

Still listening 2021 I miss this era 😢

[@drug76]

…Don’t think I’m lying, ‘cause I’m flying… gives me goosebumps each time ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@connorlawsmtb8655]

Passed my driving test today, this was the first Song I stuck on as I went to go pick my girlfriend up.

[@neiltemple4853]

I hear the Crash Test Dummies are popular these days with P-platers.

[@albahereandnow]

Well done mate!

[@BOBOFENIAN]

AWESOME TALE !! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jaynerobson317]

Haha nice one lad 👍

[@Lyndanet]

Congratulations!

[@HitchHikersBlues]

Like being back in the glorious 90's...

[@jacks7461]

Seen him live in Belfast/Belsonic festival last year. It was amazin to watch the young crowd slowly wake up to the fact that they had an genius in front of them and slowly get drawn up to the front with each iconic song . He was an absolute legend.

[@cobaltgazer]

Stole the show imo

[@alanlee3922]

Yep I was there too and the kids were loving it!

[@kevinm2832]

Awesome

[@glenn9683]

Yes when they weren't batein fuck out of each other

[@elainelakin2376]

Saw him lately as well. Our own Dylan 💫💫

[@mattbarker8031]

Wow that was moving. Only music can hit you that certain way. He's just blew my mind with that performance

[@latassullo]

Great voice

[@DaniloDias-danhdds]

His voice... has changed, it's much better ! Incredible!!!

[@jaggass]

You can see how much admiration the guitarist has for Richard 0:05.

[@utpalchowdhury1587]

Miss this kind of music and singing.

[@Xraysrg22]

Totally

[@diljitjedi]

Definitely feel like a lucky man to have a genius like Ashcroft in my life

[@corineng7488]

Richard Ashcroft - One of the best songwriters in the history of music. His lyrics are poignant yet inspirational at the same time. Been a fan since Urban Hymns' days. Love all the way from Malaysia.

[@robashton5254]

I don't think you can get any better than this. Amazing sounds and vocals. What a performance.

[@fabricen1021]

His voice is still perfect, incredible.

[@Dani-it5sy]

Cool how you can see shots of many of them where you can really see them thinking: Fuck this is good 😁

[@Reverend-Rodger]

Even better live. Almost 30 years wow!

[@paulmiller1463]

My favourite all time song Richard Ashcroft is a genius.

[@thomas_7899]

Nice Car Paul👍

[@kevinslatter7421]

Incredible singer songwriter. Was very lucky to meet him to. Top bloke who took time to chat with me.

[@nmoreau94]

I discovered this song during quarantine and as much as I love Liam G this man and this song is almost untouchable to me.

[@kpr1969]

One of mine and my daughter’s favourite songs. We belt this out when we’re together

[@chrissyjames7711]

greatest voice of all time , special timbre , my hero , love to write a song with him

[@colinjessimer1150]

Class is always permanent. Genius

[@matthewwassall798]

Pure quality. Remember the 90's if you can during these bonkers times!

[@bleep77]

This dude is one of the coolest in the music world. Swagger and attitude 🤙

[@Kev-lfc10-163]

He sure is

[@eaglelegend1]

Nah

[@ocasio3024]

Love this song! I remember watching “Lucky” with John Corbitt when he was down n out in a Vegas rest room. He found a $100 chip under the sink and smiled. this amazing song came on. Loved that show and this song is chefs kiss!

[@claudbothan]

Awesome. Let's hope the rain holds off.

[@inkognito32ify]

Damn. What a fantastic voice!

[@sevennationarmy.rockband]

In my opinion the best song from Richard Ashcroft. Really awesome performance.

[@suellenribeiro7879]

Que música incrível, que saudades da adolescência. Alguém do Brasil por aqui?

[@JulioCesarSJC]

Uhulll, esse som me lembra "Show de vizinha" kkk

[@gusta4168]

Eu

[@CayetanoenJapon1980]

Brazil estercolero del tercermundo

[@drslx]

Eu

[@beatrizandraus2628]

Love from São Paulo, Brazil. Discovered this song in January, 2023. Back in those days, I was navigating through key, life-changing events and this song helped me get through them all. "But how many corners do I have to turn..?"

[@NFSDC2024]

I had no idea this existed. Better late than never. Peace Richard and The Verve. Thank you for your music.

[@bobburgess1945]

I’ve always loved this guys voice. He’s still got it. Underrated in my opinion. Naturally awesome

[@obsolise8063]

Holy shit! What a truly, truly amazing voice - would love to hear him sing many classics…

[@jamielearmonth1039]

What a voice. Legend and one of my favourite all time tracks.

[@aaronferbrache1288]

Wow just wow!!

[@JOHNNYCRAIG]

90s growing up with music like this is such a lucky man/woman 🎉

[@Manos-de-Piedra]

I can remember being a young kid listening to this in the back garden playing football and having BBQ's camping out etc. Them were the days! Not a care in the world

[@Jamiemclarenmusic]

Complete genius, awesome version yet again✌🏻

[@josemiguelpradavonborries9703]

🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕.......

[@javiergomezgomez7992]

@@josemiguelpradavonborries9703ssssss

[@DinoC543]

A Masterpiece.

[@andunar]

Gotta say I grew up in the 90s and early 2000s but never really knew about Verve for some reason. I've heard this song before. I am so happy I've found them now man. This guy is a genius, serious one.

[@colerobinson2628]

Thats one beautiful guitar!...

[@naokookada9885]

A timeless classic!!! He is unique and one of my favourite male singer/songwriters!

[@jameswhite7997]

A lot of the other big names from the mid-late 90s don't sound as fresh and relevant. This sounds truly wonderful.

[@tomhulme1176]

The wigan bob dylans songs are timeless 👍🏼

[@allisonfournier5378]

Beautifully written song, rips me to shreds

[@marianomartinez6709]

Perfect. Amazing. Thanks

[@Gazeroo71]

Wow as always!! Superb x

[@scribblesnaturephotography2538]

This guy's voice has got better - how can that be? I cannot wait to see him at The Splendour Festival in July.

[@jackshillitto2488]

😭😭😭

[@freddyer6307]

Absolute lyrical genius who deserved more from a fairly short career. I wish you all the success with these absolute classics and what's to come in the future.

[@welshxfile1479]

These songs sound so much better now....most underrated band of the 90s

[@natechenry]

Welsh x file 1 sounded better in the 90s when his voice wasn’t so fucked up from drugs and cigarettes 🚬 but ok

[@brinsonharris9816]

Have read multiple comments of this song being used at weddings and funerals. Now that’s great songwriting.

[@user-xg4td3gg7e]

Amazing lyricist. Thanks for the music and memories Richard Ashcroft. 😉

[@dannynewey3792]

Sounds even better than the records. I could listen for a hell of a long time!