The Verve-The Drugs Don't Work (Best Version!!!)

i think much better than on urban hymns
please rate and comment

[@Marreman1989]

this is from rock am ring festival in Germany 2008 the verve where one of the headliners there but i'm sorry this is the only video i've got from the gig

[@Yourismouter]

great version but i think their performance of this classic song on jools holland was better but this version is superb to, its just missing those strings. thanks for posting this, the verve are a criminally underrated/overlooked band

[@tonysproule3408]

The song is about his father's struggle with Cancer and all the drugs they tried on not working!! It's bittersweet and is timeless!

[@jorgew7538]

Tony Sproule though it was his mum?

[@89schofe]

I had to explain this to someone as they thought he was a druggy

[@flyingrichie]

@@89schofe well he is...

[@89schofe]

@@flyingrichie perhaps but that's not what the songs about

[@flyingrichie]

@@89schofe of course

[@scopex2749]

For my Beth this was our song I lost you a month before our wedding - sleep peacefully baby - no more fears - see you on the other side one day. M

[@Alans6563]

Loco Krazy Sorry to hear that mate.

[@helenchristie6530]

Loco Krazy sending love to you sweetheart. This song will always remind me of my husband, he passed away at sea 8 days after we were married. From one grieving person to another, it gets easier I promise xx

[@nickyfortune7636]

Damn I'm so sorry

[@cenkkmusic]

Sorry for your loss mate

[@agungtriwibowo9362]

Oh man, sorry to hear that

[@bradleywicenciak8005]

Best song about cancer ever . It hits me in the guts . I'm sure it means the same to millions

[@AndyJaxXxon]

One of the BEST songs from the 90´s

[@robbiepeterh]

His voice is so incredibly strong, in the lower, middle and higher regions. It’s just a flawless voice and he uses it with such emotion. Plus, the song is absolutely brilliant. Wow; so moving.

[@andyhello23]

Great song, very haunting, and for people whom know what he is singing about, its so true.

[@montecrist]

+andyhello23 I know...

[@samdoyle3945]

Who

[@saywaugottasay]

great comment bro

[@Alfiemccracken]

1 of the best and most true songs ever wrote just outstanding

[@sarahk206sk]

Just...one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard

[@virginiaknighten4687]

This version is so beautiful...Richard does an amazing job of singing. The crowd seems to love what they are hearing. They are so connected with Richard and The Verve.

[@eddycapra4775]

Sempre bellissima! Dalla prima volta che l'ho sentita me ne sono innamorato! Oggi come allora, ogni volta è un'emozione grandissima riascoltare Richard cantarla! Strepitoso Richard! Grandissimi The Verve! Siete una parte fondamentale dei miei 20 anni...

[@Asha-mr3rt]

Only Richard Ascroft could get away with wearing sunglasses in darkness, and make it look that cool.

[@TheBobbymcd]

and his good friend mr liam gallagher..check out their collaboration of one of richards songs from about 2 months ago,,i forget which song but it's fantastic hearing them together

[@ramdinsangasailo4208]

So true.... sometimes it doesn't work at all.. It gets worse...and I died a few times but keep coming back, lucky me... but I'm sober now and don't ever wanna go back in the purple Haze

[@virginiaknighten4687]

I hope you’re still doing fine. Take care of yourself.

[@bristolcityifcation]

FOR U JOHN MY BRUV U NEVER MADE IT ! THANKFULY I DID ! SEE U ON THE OTHER SIDE ! KNOW I WILL SEE U ONE DAY JUST BE WAITING FOR ME MY FRIEND ! THINK OF U ALWAYS

[@nikolarakic4749]

They sound amazing live, just amazing. I cant believe how natural they sound. Amazing song

[@johnsellars246]

BEST BAND..BEST SINGER..EVER...nuff said!!!

[@julienangenard5309]

And the world in better place lord Richard Ashcroft thank you

[@jorologo]

One of a few very good bands that came out of the 90's. Also love OASIS & Nirvana.

[@underneonloneliness2]

And manic street preachers

[@JetPoweredCloud]

jorologo And Blur.

[@boozness1497]

And the scene

[@jorgew7538]

jorologo oasis n the verve were the very best

[@MegaCash27]

And Aqua

[@soybeanmendez8058]

3:38 I love it!

[@alissap3403]

He's frighteningly talented.

[@true515]

WORDS CANT SAY HOW MUCH I'M ENVYING YOU RIGHT NOW.

[@Wunderschlung]

I've seen Ashcroft a few times.....his voice resonates your rib cage.

[@jorgew7538]

Richard Ashcroft what a life saver. This song has helped me to fucking take life’s punches n carry through. Fuckin can’t thank the main man enough. So thank you mr Richard Ashcroft you fuckin blessing. X

[@uwaismadsiri6497]

First time when I'm listened this song I'm feeling loved it . Love you Richard Ashcroft

[@virginiaknighten4687]

Oh yes oh lord I believe everything that Richard is singing. The drugs don’t work.

[@francescoaufieroful]

Moving! Love this song!

[@susanelliott1]

Seen them so many times. Brilliant live. One of the bands I’ve seen. From a town 40 mins away xxxxx

[@TheKindOfThiefIAm]

Damn that bass kicks ass

[@BeObenzina]

Capolavoro ASSOLUTO

[@trevormccaw844]

I want this played at my funeral. From me to my family.

[@egauthre]

Nice voice for a rocker.

[@stuartcargill6848]

u helped me in re-hab..thanks ur the man

[@jorgew7538]

Stuart Cargill helped me get through my troubles to man saved us both I suppose

[@justjohnboy8566]

One of my favourite songs ever

[@trendsetterincmusicandente1590]

I sang this song the day I found out my grandfather had died i was in the rugby club and I sang it on the karaoke after a few drinks and all my mates said that my grandfather would want me to do it for him

[@virginiaknighten4687]

That’s really wonderful that you were able to sing this beautiful song for your grandfather.

[@Gingerbond0070]

I love the A minor riff

[@rossshannon1]

Sends a shiver everytime........

[@renaldifariq144]

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 As I pass down by your 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, oh If heaven falls, 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 Lord 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, oh If heaven falls, I'm coming too Just like you said You leave my life, I'm better off dead But 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 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 coming down now, I'm never coming down No more, no more, no more, no more, no more I'm never coming down now, I'm never coming down No more, no more, no more, no more, no more I'm never coming down now, I'm never coming down No more, no more, no more, no more, no more I'm never coming down now, I'm never coming down No more, no more, no more, no more, no more I'm never coming down now, I'm never coming down No more, no more, no more, no more, no more, no more

[@mynorthensoul]

wauw indeed fucking great.. John Squire (of Yes) is my fav bass player but to see on stage in my opinion nobody beats Simon Jones.. love him!

[@rachelverena800]

Great song from my Melbourne days

[@bournagio]

awesome!!

[@stuartcargill6848]

great tune bruv

[@verveverveverve]

Great song, band & gig !

[@efecanozkaynak4224]

2019 and still

[@steviesellers]

drugs dont work was richard ashcrofts dads last words before he died , and the song is for him

[@sarahk206sk]

I've heard this song a million time :)

[@Cravenian07]

this song still better than all of oasis songs

[@JayJayFrankfurt]

geile Perfomance, fetter Song, i love it.

[@bonniebardowski]

fantastic

[@JohannHauptmann]

Adam Gontier version have more pain and tears include but this have more feelings

[@annmariegoodall2942]

So true the words are so true xxx

[@westham535]

😔

[@johnm3395]

yeah,yizzer all right, truly fab

[@sonnetlyric3951]

He's looking up thinking "Hmm, wonder how they change those stage lights?"

[@geofftaylor8627]

Prick.

[@john_air]

sir richard

[@971liloo]

You're right ! Fucking good version ! The best !

[@firstconceptt]

love it

[@Cybrenel]

"Lead singer Richard Ashcroft wrote the song in early 1995. He briefly mentioned it in an interview at the time, relating it to his drug usage: "There's a new track I've just written ... It goes 'the drugs don't work, they just make me worse, and I know I'll see your face again'. That's how I'm feeling at the moment. They make me worse, man. But I still take 'em. Out of boredom and frustration you turn to something else to escape" Wikipedia.

[@7qartimous408]

a great song

[@lePilot]

Sound's sick

[@christianorru3519]

una voce fantastica

[@Gleens80]

that fucking bass... awesome...

[@buckletwenty9318]

class mancs Lad

[@kanterfield]

Magnifique chanson

[@silkevonwiecki5476]

Fabrice Bulot

[@locostereo1]

the verve and oasis: rockandroll best band style beatlles!

[@patypearljam]

wowww! \o/

[@geofftaylor8627]

The guy who Liam Gallagher thinks he is.

[@madmoff64]

my best mate had this as an alarm mind him take his drugs for cancer poor sod miss him so much

[@JohntangoIversen]

check out the very moving comments from people's souls on the acoustic version, the one with about 49.000 views, he's touching souls here

[@Nicc2004]

Both versions kick ass but I do agree with ya Benny...Ben Harper makes me feel it more.

[@Nicc2004]

Hmmm 97...I was 15 but I hardly see how that matters. I was simply saying I like Ben Harper covering this song. Because he does...Cover it ya know.

[@drdazzler3516]

DR DAZZLER THIS SHOULD SORT IT.......10 nil

[@xxcharmed1xx]

Actually the best version is when they did it on mtv unplugged with electric guitar.

[@EVAlution27]

it's they were playing in a trance

[@paulaoneill2389]

My husband Philip, sad journey with cancer, to know and be to,d your dying and there is no hope ffs 😡😡😡

[@gavd84EIRE]

what a song - the drugs definitly DO work !!! LEGEND ...

[@drstevie]

Immense.

[@rosemartini2312]

same here!

[@nathansmith8076]

....and I'll sing in your ear again...

[@bilikbunyi]

this song is better than any coldplay songs

[@Music-tg5is]

Shame that the audio is badly distorted. I can tell the audio had been clipping after someone raised the gain too much. It would be great to hear the actual source recording of the audio, before some idiot messed it up.

[@pupazzo6]

R.I.P. .....

[@fabino78]

from live you sing like me after 5 days of fever...

[@errezmardi506]

No the best version (no bow's instruments) but a very good version

[@Gsus665]

2:14....is he missing the note on the bass ? ....sounds so...or do they play it always like this !?!? if he missed...oh man...slow easy bass :) how could someone miss !?

[@michaelbullock4778]

I love him. But in this video he very much looks like trinity from the matrix

[@rogeliogonzalez3633]

Mike Blue he is beautifull

[@Stickybutton]

They need to regroup

[@NASOSBE]

Trying anything to forget u...

[@pw5955]

Baby oh.....

[@RodLivzt]

Seems Kurt Cobain at the start!

[@MarianSprinkmeier]

I think this song, "Berlin Mitte - Nicht ohne dich" is strongly influenced and has borrowed many parts from "The Drugs Don't Work". Maybe stolen or an unconscious plagiarism^^

[@lisaduncan3142]

Cancer drugs are worse than the cancer

[@kriscardwell4918]

Shame but chances people take to prolong life wi loved ones....

[@TheBobbymcd]

i prefer the version on the chris evans breakfast show...this ones great as well though

[@อะห์หมัดเจ๊ะนุ]

Where concert

[@jeninverno11]

"Rock am Ring" 2008 , Germany

[@bikelifewill6483]

For my mate Lewis, he's fighting addiction, he moved away from me to a better place, he was a good mate 😞 loyal as a good dog

[@ihsanarief3507]

Why you compare youre best friend with dog?

[@gabote82]

Jajaja como le bajaron el tonito al locutor Ya te queda poco 678 ya se destapo la olla y libera un olor nauseabundo

[@RodLivzt]

I thought the same.

[@rodrigopinto2686]

O que ok do ao bom senso de ok?

[@malejajim10111]

feeling fucked up music...

[@jorisclijsters]

yes yes yes no further comments needed

[@rodrigopinto2686]

Ok

[@supadonmega]

hint of kurt cobain at the start