Richard Ashcroft - The Drugs Don't Work (Acoustic) - Live in San Francisco

Richard Ashcroft - The Drugs Don't Work (The Verve song) (Acoustic) - San Francisco, Live, 5-10-18, 1st row, The Masonic. Richard: ‘Woke’… I want to kill that word off tonight. lol
Other Tidbits:
Richard Ashcroft and Liam Gallagher embarked on a week’s worth of North American concert dates together, starting in San Francisco. For this very short tour, the former lead singers for Oasis and The Verve will specifically play San Francisco, Los Angeles, Toronto, Boston, New York (Central Park SummerStage) and Philadelphia.
Richard later came out to take pictures with the fans, which was very nice. One fan even got a funny picture with Ashcroft holding up his t-shirt which features a picture of Ashcroft wearing a t-shirt which features a picture of Ashcroft, which features a picture of Ashcroft wearing a t-shirt which features a picture of Ashcroft, lol. They also sold posters which had the same Droste effect or Ashcroft’s picture recursively appearing within itself. :P
Oakland native Steve Wyreman, joined Richard for the final 4 songs. Steve also has got a feature in Ashcroft’s new upcoming album this September. RA was scheduled to play in SF last year at the Mezzanine, but the show was cancelled due to illness. Everyone was excited to see him as well as LG.
Far Out Magazine - Far Out From The Vault.
Music has an uncanny ability to speak to the soul and this Richard Ashcroft rendition of The Verve classic, The Drugs Don't Work, does just that...
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Setlist:
1. Lucky Man (The Verve song) (Acoustic)
2. Sonnet (The Verve song) (Acoustic)
3. They Don't Own Me (Acoustic)
4. The Drugs Don't Work (The Verve song) (Acoustic)
5. Music Is Power (Acoustic)
6. Little Red Corvette (Prince cover) (Acoustic)
7. Velvet Morning (The Verve song) (Acoustic)
8. Bitter Sweet Symphony (The Verve song) (Acoustic)
Lineup:
Richard Ashcroft
Liam Gallagher

[@brianmitchell719]

Such a powerful song it helps me to never go back to drugs it’s never worth going back I have 20 months clean and finally have my kids back in my life and I’ve never been happier

[@jkrenz77]

Congrats to you!

[@jkrenz77]

Been there and it’s not an easy road!!!!

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Nice one bro, hope you're managing through the last few months, I've been very close to relapsing but fuck that shit, its took too fucking much already, next thing it takes is my life and I know it.

[@lyncohn4120]

Hey Brian Mitchell checking in to make sure you're still doing okay?

[@obriech]

Right on brother, I was 27 years sober and slipped, sober again. Always work at it for your kids.

[@tabularasa820]

Loved this song in the 90s, and after 2020 it became the anthem I used to steady my brain. Such a beautiful song.

[@LambriniSupernova]

Ashcroft is, and in my opinion, has been for sometime, the most underrated working musician. Great, consistent voice, heart felt lyrics. For anyone aware of his catalogue of songs and albums appreciate him for the legend he is.

[@youngdylan5083]

Ashcroft knows how to pen a tune, but his production and understanding of how to compliment a song with talented musicians has been long gone since the Verve days. Nick McCabe held his songs together.

[@thomasedmundrichards]

ephskirocks ooh jealous one you are.

[@thomasedmundrichards]

Mark Hattersley how the hell is he under rated. Plays round the world playing music. Hardly under rated

[@DaveTaste]

@@thomasedmundrichards exactly this mate. Every KZbin comment section is full of people saying that people are underrated.

[@virginiaknighten4687]

Mark Hattersley [

[@SteveWheeldon-yh8ze]

Evokes so many emotions. This is about his father passing. I was 18 when Urban hymns was released and this was number 1. I losted my dear mum when I was 15 from the same terrible disease has Richards dad. Cancer. She was 43. Beautiful dedication this is and obviously we can all interpret the song how we see fit. I've been clean for 2 years now from the brown. Music saves lives.

[@candooney]

After this speech I love this man

[@bgierat]

He’s in a great “head space” right now...great to see him doing so well. Fucking cool guy.

[@carolfury]

My favourite song ever Richard is just pure class. He is one underrated singer in the UK.

[@ILLEG4L21]

Only underrated by the very industry he was tearing into at the start of this video. the people who know, know.. and to us in the know, he isnt underrated at all

[@stevenmason3505]

what he said

[@ibraheemrao8434]

The beginning of this video was the first time I heard him not singing.

[@marthakibler4743]

I'm an admirer from an earlier generation. Richard Ashcroft is easily as brilliant as John Lennon was. Stay in your truth, young man.

[@mjccarpenter]

Boy, what he said in the beginning applies now more than ever. The greatest.

[@marcusmeadow2729]

I respect this man even more now.

[@iandavison5925]

There is no end to this man's talent. Yes, on one hand I agree that he is underrated, but on the other hand there is a quote by the man himself - 'the right people like me and the right people don't like me'.

[@Jack82423]

He explained publicly what he learned in this life. Few people will understand but he knows that someone will. Great man.

[@martinc5118]

This guy is really one of a kind. Genius

[@sergioabelenda2114]

Martin Canosa Lopez amen!

[@MiniShowProductions]

one of the great heart felt love songs

[@Don-xs6yn]

The passion in his words are still alive today. Pure legend.

[@user-zm3qf6pc1w]

loved his speech as always god bless you richard

[@johnnada1917]

Amazing words!

[@travistravinyle4207]

He nailed it...... death sells. he has a family so he isnt attractive to the evil industry

[@tonysoprano9370]

I was a fan of the verve at school and ever since. But only after watching this have I realised how good Richard Ashcroft actually is. His voice is amazing. He’s inspired me to buy an acoustic guitar and start learning his songs.

[@davebertoletti]

A true singer - songwriter. His talent is limitless.

[@sagatacity]

• Highly Underestimated • DEFINITELY ONE of the GREATEST SONGWRITERS of ALL TIMES !!!!!

[@stevewilson9479]

Ashcroft such an icon..im ex vet & his lyrics are so insperational whilst im on recovery with ptsd! thanks Rich

[@virginiaknighten4687]

I’m hoping you’re doing well with your recovery Steve. This song is just amazing. So glad that it is of help to you. Thank you for your service...Please take care of yourself...

[@Pauljljl]

This song really does something to my soul

[@juliahalligan3023]

He speaks the truth... couldn't be better said. A true artist and legend, standing up for what he believes in!

[@hipster_x6763]

Respect to u man, living Legend!!

[@marcusking3379]

amazing musician and songwriter, but an even greater man.

[@robinharper4667]

One of the most underrated musicians in the UK. A fabulous body of work, with yet more freshly out right now. I don't even know what my favourite Ashcroft track is, there's so many belters. Long may it continue.

[@chili_phil]

What a guitar sound! Great memories of the 90s

[@BigGrizzlyAL]

One of the top voices on the planet. Love this bloke!

[@stevengoodwin8208]

I have been studying guitar and music for a number of years. It has been an incredible journey as on the way I have discovered lots of new artists and bands that I potentially wouldn’t have. I can honestly say that in my opinion, The Verve/Richard Ashcroft have wrote some of the best music I have ever heard. Though there are many great bands and artists, The Verve/Richard Ashcroft always gets played on my phone. Great music never gets old, just the musicians get old. But their music will always be here. I have read lots of different articles with regards to the meaning off these lyrics. People have their opinions. Richard once said they don’t mean anything and are open to interpretation. But my interpretation of these lyrics are that the drugs he is referring to are the drugs used to treat cancer. “The drugs don’t work they just made you worse.’ And “like a cat in a bag waiting to drown’ I think is very accurate when describing somebody sadly suffering from this illness. “I hope you’re thinking of me as you they down on your side’ I always visualise somebody suffering in bed and somebody is visiting them In hospital. Just my interpretation, either way it is still one of the greatest songs ever writing.

[@royferguson3909]

I a lucky man to find this down- load.......

[@mrtambourineman6107]

To me 'a cat in a bag waiting to drown' is just about how I felt as an addict, fucking useless and waiting to die. Beauty of art is you interpret it any way you want, there is no wrong or right.

[@TheBobbymcd]

he said it's. about no one in particular but celebrating Life

[@oasis3724]

The man. The myth. THE LEGEND

[@calhoun21904]

I can still remember this show like it was yesterday! Simply amazing, the Masonic in SF is truly one of the best sounding venues in music and Richard sounded so good.

[@MarcGanancias]

Clearly, this is a subjective statement, but I think Richard Ashcroft is the greatest vocalist in rock & roll I have ever heard. The level of control this cat has is exceptional.

[@afakkobyab5982]

chris cornell and richard are I think the best voices

[@alexnosence3262]

I knew theres was something special something connecting me to your music now i know why.

[@obsolise8063]

Every single time he sings this, wow, it’s just perfect, like he doesn’t even need to try…😍

[@davemusic851]

please upload all the songs he played this night, the quality and proximity to him make these an absolute treasure! many thanks for uploading these :)

[@riorio5052]

That voice still gets me after all the time.blessings RA

[@Monique51594]

lots of Love for this outstanding Musician and Person! Luv Him since the Beginning with the Verve* bless You too💙🙏☮⭐

[@calamala111]

Legend. I appreciate his work even more in 2020 than I did back then.

[@thirdman27]

He's an under appreciated legend. But legends never die. They are never forgotten like some of these artificial pop stars.

[@salguerode]

I was at the show and Richard did a phenomenal job. It perhaps wasn't Liam's best performance. But, on balance it isn't fair to say he "blew Liam out of the water." Liam came out with a full band and had to sing on top of all of that density - it wasn't a good setup to showcase his voice. Richard's setup - just a man and a guitar, by design is always going to sound soulful. Long live Richard and Liam - legends and rock n roll stars!

[@rusko123]

What was this gig..and can i find it on utube ?

[@bfcclarets4694]

Richard should join Liam and form a new band

[@kahnianmoods2483]

Heard Liam is learning how to play the heitar ... 😂

[@ralex3697]

Richard Ashcroft is a legend

[@Meeziex]

Love this man...❤❤

[@johnnada1917]

One of the few artists (TRUE ARTISTS) who i respect! Thank you so much for uploading this video! God bless!

[@johnwedgbury6817]

This is my song for my mum RIP beautiful. It hits as hard now as when she passed. I've never heard a lyric convey the emotion of panic and helplessness as well as "like a cat in a bag, waiting to drown"

[@virginiaknighten4687]

I’m sorry that your mum has passed. I know the feeling. 8 1/2 years since I lost my mama. I still miss her so much. Please take care of yourself.

[@johnwedgbury6817]

Yeah, I hear you. You never stop missing them. I don't think you ever get over it, you just learn to live different. Sorry for the late reply, I had a shaky couple of years. Drink, drugs... but it was fun. Take care yourself.

[@chili_phil]

What he says before the gig is right - take heed younger generation coming through. The Verve were a band I looked up to as a 14 year old lad and I look back now and I'm happy I was into these bands when I was a snot nosed hoodlum that turned out alright hahaga just a beer bellied balding man with a 4 piece family. God bless you all like Richard said

[@virginiaknighten4687]

Such a beautiful song with so much meaning to all edit: can’t believe it has been a year since I was last here 7-20-21....Lovin this amazingly beautiful song always...

[@marcellofusillo1416]

One of the greatests artists in the world

[@juliahalligan3023]

Seeing Richard at O2 Forum Kentish Town on Nov 2nd... looking forward to it so much. He's making me smile after months of extensive and difficult dental implants surgery. A man with true heart and soul😊😁!

[@aoaonacud5196]

Song very very very sad.thankyou Richard.

[@nellydaou8912]

On behalf of eveyone who had tickets for the Toronto concert, THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THIS

[@likeaboss6421]

RA total respect the guys a legend the best 🎶 🎵

[@Wizard-by2jk]

Greatest songwriter ever !!!

[@mikeyhinton9029]

Been watching many videos of this legend. Amazing.

[@slobban99]

Im here! And so are you!

[@jla3772]

Love this guy!

[@hayerubihayerubi5720]

I bought urban hymns in mid 90s best album of the era. And I’m a metal head 😂

[@markwaddingham9618]

Fantastic brother

[@setogo198]

What a natural talent up there with the best of them

[@elliottbashford6641]

3 years ago and everything he said is still the same now… only a few of the greats left. What a tune btw🐐

[@jacks7461]

Just seen him in Belfast Belsonic last night..And I was touched,

[@ArcticMonkeysPWN]

Thanks for uploading! I was hoping someone captured his statements before this song.

[@farnorthweaver7793]

And God Bless You and your Lovely Family, Richard!

[@offoutforawalk]

He never wanted to be one of the greatest musicians of his time...but he just was.

[@Liamsuprnova]

That was fucking beautiful. Lucky people seeing Richard and Liam together again. The best concert of my life was The Verve/ Oasis in Earls Court London 1997. I was 16. Never loved a gig so much as that one.

[@Twinkletoes78]

kimbo moz I was there. Absolutely amazing night

[@MMG_MoonManGuitar]

I wish I was there. ❤️

[@brownkemosabe]

YOU GUYS WERE THERE?! 😲😲 SO LUCKY.

[@scottfaragher8045]

What a voice... unbelievable

[@jasonruggen1511]

Thank you for uploading. Great singer and songwriter.

[@blancamatamoros]

Me encanta Richard Ashcroft eres lo mejor.🎵🎶😘

[@rosewine1139]

JUST BEAUTIFUL, THANK YOU.XXXXXXX

[@danielniklas6491]

Well said. Spot on. Great reminder...Champ💪😰

[@TheILUVU22]

This is amazing!! thank you so much..

[@jamiebailey3933]

Love these lyrics got a meaning

[@Gary-it3nd]

Its actually about watching his Dad slowly die of cancer :( Sad

[@Oneapadu]

All this talk of getting old It's getting me down my love Like a cat in a bag Waiting to drown This time I'm comin' down And I hope you're thinking of me As you lay down on your side Now the drugs don't work They just make you worse But I know I'll see your face again Now the drugs don't work They just make you worse But I know I'll see your face again But I know I'm on a losing streak 'Cause I passed down my old street And if you wanna show Then just let me know And I'll sing in your ear again Now the drugs don't work They just make you worse But I know I'll see your face again 'Cause baby, ooh If heaven calls I'm coming, too Just like you said You leave my life I'm better off dead All this talk of getting old It's getting me down my love Like a cat in a bag Waiting to drown This time I'm comin' down Now the drugs don't work They just make you worse But I know I'll see your face again 'Cause baby, ooh If heaven calls I'm coming, too Just like you said You leave my life I'm better off dead But if you wanna show Just let me know And I'll sing in your ear again Now the drugs don't work They just make you worse But I know I'll see your face again Yeah, I know I'll see your face again Yeah, I know I'll see your face again Yeah, I know I'll see your face again Yeah, I know I'll see your face again I'm never going down, I'm never coming down No more, no more, no more, no more, no more I'm never coming down, I'm never going down No more, no more, no more, no more, no more

[@Tenmented]

Such a great and meaningful song

[@jaimedallavalle]

Thank you very much! Great recording!

[@greengrass1072]

I remember when I saw him open for Coldplay in Philly and some heckler kept saying stuff. He turns to the heckler right before he was about to sing his last song (Bittersweet Symphony of course) and says, “Have you ever written a f***ing classic!?!?” It was awesome. Oh my the way, he blew Coldplay off the stage that night. Wish he was still with Nick Mccabe though, they’re at their best when they’re together.

[@Blahblahblah35]

That was rock and roll punk rock hip hop every genre musics got. And lol lately Perth got called out he he I like her ok but she doesn’t do it for me. Like this is a really beautiful piece of heaven on KZbin

[@lmbatalecharwalat3am3akass76]

*_Sir Richard 🎩_*

[@1978colvin]

he is coming to edinburgh at the usher hall can't wait. Tuesday 23rd April 2019 tickets on sale be quick

[@Onewholovesrock]

Sounds damn good!

[@craigh5128]

Excellent video mans a legend

[@grahamrobinson5998]

Love it, you are special, didn't realise until lately

[@Monique51594]

God bless You! and Your Family🌞👄🙏 You are the One * with beautiful Soul and Mind! and Voice coming from the other Side🌟❤never let the Journey Ends! peace Man X

[@graemewhite8861]

Going through a shit time in my life at 24 but this mans music is helping me long live mr Ashcroft Thankyou rip to my grandad still miss you always

[@Ocodango]

A class act👏👏👏

[@stevief6794]

this man has always had class... WORKING CLASS HERO R.A

[@EddieDBama]

Wish he would come to Nashville. I would love to see his show.

[@meme-wz5xf]

Fuckin pretty

[@gtfball10]

A very wise man indeed!

[@PiaAmorin]

Beautiful

[@dvfallon6345]

Agree, Thank you for your sharing 🙏😊🙏

[@jackgallagher1438]

He’s one of a kind

[@mattsidebottom7603]

why does it look like i have a small hair stuck on my screen next to your name?

[@garrydove]

Great video!

[@garrydove]

Would you be happy for us to share on our Facebook page (Far Out)? We'll give you full credit of course - thanks!

[@AdmiralNeeda]

@@garrydove Sure, sounds great! The more people that see Richard Ashcroft the better! Thanks for the credit and thanks for liking the video!

[@garrydove]

@@AdmiralNeeda Thank you so much! Totally agree, we'll post on our page next week! Thanks again

[@alcabone3081]

28 year later!! And Drugs Definitely Don't Work!! CHOOSE LIFE...✌✌✌

[@tinfoil9075]

you havent seen the talk sport video then?

[@PistOn1313]

The song isn't about drugs, in the sence you think... It's about medicine, cancer-medicines they gave to his father and they didn't work. Listen to the song now. It'll make more sense now.

[@darrenpearson8451]

PistOn1313 correct.

[@jayknight3625]

musical genius

[@wansuyud]

godlike genius!

[@scottsmith1455]

Beautiful song

[@BeauGarvey]

Its 2024.... Silk the best song 💯 drugs don't work. 🙌

[@luisjofre8186]

Genial

[@leebenton7695]

Perfection

[@sj7665]

This song has two meaning for me 1 when I’m depressed 😢 I cry and cry. Today is a good day and I listen to the song and the real meaning of the song.😢

[@billyford9578]

Class my friend