THE VERVE - Drugs Don't Work (Glastonbury 2008)

The Verve Live in Glastonbury 2008.

[@mmasteak]

What a song, what a voice.

[@user-eh8zt5nx2g]

beautiful night

[@rodrigopinto2686]

OK

[@jenkenny3309]

Best live voice I've ever heard

[@archiewestwell9803]

Sang with passion, some of us know exactly where he’s coming from. If ya know ya know..

[@arnoldogallegos7297]

Solo es mi sentimiento salido del corazón que por igual de mi corazón sale con gran dolor y dirección a eya por lo que está dentro de mi . Me presento en cada canción expresando mi vida y mis sentimientos .la música habla por mi. Es solo eso .

[@sikpuppet2656]

I just discovered this song!!! OMG it must be one of the most beautiful songs Ive ever heard in my Life.

[@mattiapaoletti]

Pls losten no space and time

[@waynepwaggett9904]

This one my man. There's so much English talent so forgotten

[@sharonseymour8037]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@craigeyler4495]

"Like a cat in a bag, waiting to drown" is the one line in all of rock & roll that just fucking kills me every time.

[@godsson7787]

mine is the "ill sing in youre ear again" kills me everytime.

[@JakeWoolmer]

Speechless. One of the most under rated bands of all time.

[@alafroiskiotos]

Under rated? This song got no 1 single in the UK back in 1997. On that ERA they were among the most celebrated bands with huge airtime on radios and MTV (back then MTV was still Music TV)

[@kristiankeddie4664]

They're still underrated

[@teckertime]

@@alafroiskiotos underrated in America. Per Usual.

[@tres311]

Yeah for sure we in US get terrible music promoted. It’s incredible the bands I find that basically no one knows, yet are huge successes in other markets. This song was never even a single here. The best bands come out of UK for sure, it’s not even close.

[@anilec333]

@@alafroiskiotosthat era had oasis too, suede, great Uk band era

[@nickythorp829]

Best Glastonbury ever, in my opinion. Ashcroft is a rock god

[@LIAM-tp4zn]

Got nowt on liam gallagher .. he's nos it aswell .. but a close 2nd

[@robertblanco7360]

From the moment I heard them, I knew I would be a fan forever.

[@Lunatic4Bizcas]

+Glycon 53 : Couldn't have expressed my own sentiments any more succinctly as than did.

[@bambyzn1]

Same

[@craiggosney4160]

Who are oasis best front man ever heard

[@ofwz]

Robert Blanco same

[@charenton1]

Thats true

[@scopex2749]

This was always playing on the radio when I met my beautiful American girlfriend in Indiana. Out driving in America together in her convertible Mustang, singing this at the top of our voices smokin som 'erb (not whilst driving!) and loving life. This was our song! 1 month before we were due to get married she was killed in a car crash near Chicago. Every time I hear this I remember her and the times we had and shed a tear for my 'Mustang Lady'. I miss you Beth love you forever baby. “If heaven calls - I'm coming too, just like you said - if you leave my life I,m better off dead”......yes.......😭😩

[@jamiegourlay2390]

Sad mate :( Keep the chin up, great memories 👍

[@mhazarmohammed3582]

Very sad.. Have faith you will meet again.. Ameen

[@KillinkJokeR]

❤🙏

[@stevenarmstrong3799]

In tears resding this sorry for youre loss . Rest in peace beth

[@pratyushpurohit721]

i grieve with you

[@sonnetlyric7984]

Sounds better than the studio track! wow!

[@user-eh8zt5nx2g]

agree too

[@ThisDesignedThat]

One of the only times has a live track sounded better than the studio. This live version is one of the greatest bits of music ever recorded. A mesmerising experience.

[@RevJamesCostello]

I say the same. Also the Virgin Radio version. Far better than the original.

[@scoty2hoty12345]

My god that man can sing :)

[@benashworth7653]

best frontman in da world

[@DeusOmnium27]

ben ashworth Liam Gallagher is (or was) the best frontman in the world but Richard is definitely a close second.

[@aryayudha9912]

@@DeusOmnium27 how about Albarn and Jarvis??

[@DeusOmnium27]

Arya Yudha I don’t think Albarn or Jarvis can come close to the Gallagher’s in their prime. But that’s just my opinion.

[@smoking08081]

It's not the singing, it's the song...

[@jjefstockwell]

Think how strong you have to be to sing this song in front of 80000 people without a tear on stage... Richard is a God, like Thom Yorke is

[@haryalbaihaqy4867]

I miss you dad , i hope see you face again

[@sohealmalik2843]

Who needs a studio with a voice like that, unbelievable

[@tonysproule3408]

The song is dedicated to his father who lost his battle with Cancer! What an incredible way to honor your dad!! #Ashcroftforlife#

[@minakershaw5311]

It was is wifes father

[@ZHUPERxMAN]

Whomever the song was made for you can tell he poured his soul into it. So it must have been someone he cared deeply for.

[@MDWIMS]

Simply one of the best songs ever. Make a bow.

[@Vince27.]

Marco 🙌

[@thebincleaner]

"If Heaven calls I'm coming too " does anyone else feel this way ? tore me apart !

[@mohitmukhi]

He might not have one of those sweet sounding voices and tones, but i believe there might just be a handful of singers who carry so much soul and emotion while they sing.

[@conor2842]

I agree he definitely has a way of connecting with people

[@odin3433]

Indian?

[@jamesmccollough-gilbert1259]

a great band that sounds even better live. rare these days.

[@ferruscx]

90's

[@CBDM777]

Song for his Dad who was dying. We will all be together again one day.

[@bugze666]

CBDM777 It was for his father in law I think mate

[@conor2842]

Respect 🙌

[@mohitmukhi]

Jeez man, Ashcroft was on the top of his game at this gig, extremely special but the way he sang this, it was a special moment in itself... Don't know if i have heard anyone who exudes that much heart and soul.

[@P-heff]

mohit mukhi Janis Joplin used to put mad heart into her performances

[@ruelpiniera8319]

thom yorke comes to mind

[@benta1972]

can listen to this over and over and over again...

[@SomeoneElse038]

I am

[@densmasicon498]

me too

[@vegcat8982]

Wow.. To be in that audience!

[@rebuttalc2075]

😊

[@tucano8102]

Better than studio version!

[@cjs3466]

Anyone still listening to this in 2018?? Quality performance and gets me in the feels everytime. Well played Mr Ashcroft 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@tommyswift7147]

Genuinely don't know how he gets the words out, the bravery written all over his face in those first seconds. Miss you dad.

[@dela1975]

Easily the best British singer in the last twenty years

[@danielobrien1881]

Over Winehouse?

[@miriamhill7741]

So sad, so deep, so beautiful. Awesome. Best band ever.

[@jhwalsh93]

For me this even surpasses the orginal studio version. Simply superb.

[@BritishBeerDude]

90s FOR LIFE

[@YK-fj5bj]

One of the best anthems of the 90s. Classic.

[@johnsmyth6283]

My late, lovely and missed lady and I loved this song. Before she got cancer. I hear it now and boy it hurts.

[@Whatthaonabout]

Bad times man! x

[@johnsmyth6283]

Macky M thanks bud.

[@jasonmeunier631]

This means so much, I had my then 10 year old son sat on my shoulders watching this there, in front of the Pyramid Stage. I’m there now, Amazing song and band

[@sonnetlyric3951]

This is by far the best live version I've seen! 😊

[@youkcaralifestyle1617]

Watch his recent one from 2019... just amazing!

[@darrenclark8078]

Urban hymns is my favourite album ever. This song is just perfection wish they still made music like this

[@tyronewilkinson5100]

I positive he wrote this song about his mum suffering with cancer .his voice 👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Flalookawooka]

I count myself extremely lucky to have grown up with music like this providing the soundtrack

[@tracyhartigan1601]

Can remember decorating my daughters room when this was played on radio 1, it broke my heart and helped me to understand that although you may not return in my lifetime I would see your face again my beloved heart 💜, my gorgeous brother Kie, miss your beautiful soul and crazy laugh so much still xxxx

[@Ryan-kn6xd]

That guitar effect is just perfect

[@Buzzelll]

One of the best songs I've ever heard. Better live than the studio version.

[@ebisu8824]

Definitely Not!!

[@mmtdower4816]

When the music on top of the class....

[@antipopu]

Mooi!!!!!

[@robanto5067]

Che opera d'arte di canzone.

[@robertwilson9039]

so true at the end of it all your left with all the shame guilt depression regret despair n im here again after 3yrs of being free i turn to jesus christ and richard ashcroft sitting weeping as i sit homeless alone n without a friend choices lead to consequences n the drugs dont work brillliant song luv richard ashcroft uks most gifted songwriter of hie era

[@jancollins319]

robert wilson 3years ago. I hope your ok.

[@moonmonkey999]

I lost count of the number of times i seen the verve back in the day. I won't bore yous. Best/ worst time was when I coached it to wigan. Open air thing, beck supporting. Not sure who else. Anyway, got v drunk. Missed the coach home. Wandered about wigan, scarey place so walked away when pubs got out. any way next morn met a nice gal, showed me the way to a police station. \PHONED MY FOLS, BLAH BLAH. mADE IT HOME TO SHOWER FOR A 12 HOUR SHIFT. tHOSE WERE THE DAYS LOL

[@moonmonkey999]

I didnt mean to use capitals there

[@philmoncel2150]

George Armour Not a big deal man

[@moonmonkey999]

I know

[@philmoncel2150]

It's cool George, whether people admit it or not.. we've all been there as some point or another,,

[@KyTaundry]

George Armour Hahaha sounds the bollocks 😂

[@guswanandreharahap1730]

"The Drug Don't Work" 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 coming 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 coming 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, oh Lord Yeah, I know I'll see your face again, oh Lord 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 [Repeat and Fade Out]

[@alessia5754]

Pensare che l'ho ascoltata live il 21 Giugno mi fa sentire davvero fortunata. Quanta magia ❤️

[@ronaldwei3079]

i dont know......... nobody who loves Music can dislike this... Just AWESOME!!!!!!!

[@plane7]

My #1 song of all time,and a great performance by The Verve.

[@bevhes5304]

brilliant one of those unforgettable songs and of course the unforgettable verve ,

[@camillabrsen3559]

That is so fantastisk song!

[@freddynava100]

I saw the whole set but he sings this one with such conviction. Great performance

[@OutOfTheBoxThinker1]

15 years later and here I am listening to them still

[@elliottbashford6641]

Absolutely unreal this man. Him and LG still keeping the music business running for me. Top class voice 🎶

[@serenellam]

The hottest and talented guy ever seen, after Freddie. Sadly I am too young to go to one of their performances. Lots of love from Rome.

[@tobi3k]

Had the oppotunity to watch his performance a couple of weeks ago in Mexico, he's just amazing, beautiful voice.

[@rob3918]

The best performance of what is imo the best song of all time . Incredible

[@paulwiley7533]

Music of the highest quality

[@superbuddyfranklin]

Excellent. Thanks.

[@Lisandro-xw2xr]

Fucking totally, entirely, wholly, thoroughly, fully, utterly, absolutely, perfectly, unreservedly, unconditionally, altogether, downright genius

[@dragonspirit666666]

Brutaaal ... Richaaard brutaaaal. Great song...

[@clydiefax]

Nick McCabe Is an absolute guitar genius. Viva la Wigan.

[@chriswoodley448]

clydiefax nick is from Haydock 😊

[@angusroewl7206]

Costa del standish

[@davidforster1628]

One of the most beautiful songs of all time. Thank you richard

[@tomhenderson7498]

Reminds me of my dad dying from cancer and the drugs never worked!

[@DeusOmnium27]

Tom Henderson Funny enough Richard wrote this song about his father who was dying of cancer.

[@EwanMee2]

This was number 1 when princess di died. 1997 seems like yesterday.

[@themanwithnonamemrx.2127]

Ewan Mee u r joking aren't u?💔

[@margaretboydell6799]

Love this song. Can listen every day. X

[@amybuck3911]

Best song dedicated to my uncle Barry played at our funeral listen to this all time miss u so much xx

[@victortabros8676]

It's a sad and wonderful song.

[@laurenpaterson-brown6834]

This is incredible

[@dercssfreak2]

So perfect !

[@cameronk1808]

love the bass guitar on this. gr8 version :)

[@quetaximossilvertop7381]

I fell in love now ovr got two on the go

[@markwilliams2711]

I had the pleasure of seeing Richard at the Enmore in Sydney in 2010 when i lived there. Remember some bands are temporary, class is forever

[@leelarlou732]

On the 1st of Dec, it will have been a year since i lost my dad... this brings it all back...miss you and Mum too, Dad :'(

[@ladybooksmith3347]

How are you now?

[@genghischan69]

This guy kept me off alcochol 1 month ago for about a month. Damn, this song was powerful. I can't see how I could find that power again.

[@paulhalfpenny1139]

A life without drink is possible, even for us alkies. And it’s much, much better. I wish you well bud. Been there, it’s desperate.

[@samrodriguez2412]

I miss you Dad 😢😢

[@nathanbutler5820]

always makes me cry just one of the best songs

[@puky9563]

nathan butler so glad that I'm not the only one who cry with this haha

[@a17thj88]

My favourite performance ever, so haunting his vocals..

[@jesshellaaa]

Drugs Don't Work is just a heavy drug for me. I am addicted.

[@CCC_4448]

2018 and yet still one of the best ever written songs ever 👍

[@sampoore8501]

Still the most powerful live performance I've seen...

[@emmamillar688]

Total perfection,... beautiful voice and lyrics!!! classic xx

[@FlickSuicide]

This song almost always brings me to tears...

[@dekobass1982]

Perfect ! Amazing performance.

[@jamiegourlay2390]

Listening in 2019. His voice is still as good as ever 1998, 2008, or 2019

[@youkcaralifestyle1617]

agreed.. superb voice, I was stunned he could still sing as beautifully in 2019

[@berkanaydin94]

incredible performance !!! i love tihs song

[@eddienolan8159]

richard you never lost it may the wind blow in your favour and the sun shine every day you are a genius

[@jimbobcain]

Unbelievable. Such a hard one for him to do. I can only imagine. Absolutely incredible. This man casts no shadow.

[@mamatzack8007]

Very likes this song form 2001...now 2020....

[@allanmcclenaghan1209]

thanks George living the dream love it cheers

[@sergiosoul10]

Um hino secular!!! Uma pérola de raríssima beleza. POESIA PURA!!!

[@danielcanedo6933]

Melhor banda!

[@violian5]

Still my favorite singer to this day.

[@jaybradyy]

The song writing, the voice and the look. Everything! This is music!

[@roningamingandentertainmen716]

Crazy, this is like 100x better than the studio version. Chills.

[@noddyneeds]

Wow, has to be the greatest live version of any song by any artist ever ❤️

[@markdennison6345]

The droogs don't work! This song is so true to my life that every time I hear it, it brings tears to my eyes. I remember the first time the drugs didn't work...it's happened more than once...thanks for the tune Richard!!

[@noverrr4508]

I can't use words to describe how much this song means to me. And oasis and the verve. Despite their existence been at peak 10 years before my birth, they mean so much to me, hearing them whilst I grew up, they are just everything to me.

[@malgreenley-lakedistrictvi5230]

A masterpiece! Quite possibly the saddest song in the history of music. Truly heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time.

[@DannyAtYT]

Damn....16 years ago when i heard this for the first time. I love the whole album.

[@allanmcclenaghan1209]

thanks for the help and support may as well waching this thanks again regards Allan McClenaghan Hamilton Scotland

[@mrvegman]

always brings a tear...genius...

[@johnrobertson8263]

a guitar, a voice, a writer, SUPERB

[@davidburke2132]

john robertson Erm... did you not notice the rest of the band?!!

[@antimodirubba9227]

Wonderful song, wonderful performance ♥️. Richard Ashcroft 🔝🔝🔝

[@Jimlad0116]

I was there! Can't believe it was nearly 10 years ago. Like if you're watching in 2017

[@juanitosarrua]

Awesome! I'm speechless!