Richard Ashcroft - The British Masters - Chapter 7

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In this episode our host John Doran sits down with former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft ahead of the release of his fourth solo album 'These People’. Ashcroft discusses fatherhood, what he misses about the North, and Bitter Sweet Symphony.
In John’s own words:
Today I am speaking to one of the biggest, and arguably most misunderstood pop stars of last quarter of a century: Richard Ashcroft.
His band The Verve were one of the most unlikely success stories of the 1990s, predicted by no-one bar him. Nearly twenty years after the phenomenal success of Urban Hymns, Ashcroft has become ambiguous about fame, but as this rare interview proves, he has more to say than ever.
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@brendaluna173 8 лет назад

I've been battling depression for a few years, and this man helped me so much, last Friday my mother passed away, now I'm here still wondering where my life is going, I'm still in that awful phase where future is uncertain, I'm 20 and I don't know what will happen. in Urban Hymns I found a nurture, another person with the same thoughts as me, I found a friend. thank you Richard

@Pulse2AM 7 лет назад

There's help if you need and want it. If you get too low reach out, there's no shame.

@TheAlmightyClipse 7 лет назад

I hear ya, I'm battling the ugly beast known as depression and I've found solace in Urban Hymns. Thanks for sharing.

@eleanorwalmsley635 7 лет назад

Brenda Luna Hope you are doing OK. You have to be patient and hang in there.... sending love & best wishes. xxx

@brendaluna173 7 лет назад

Eleanor Walmsley thank you Eleanor, I'm doing well, it's still a battle but music is still there, I send you a big hug and kiss. Thank you for your concern

@eleanorwalmsley635 7 лет назад

thank you my darling, if you aren't on antidepressants perhaps you might want to think about essential oils. I use frankincense & Clary sage together in the bath it is very effective with my depressions. The oils get into your blood stream within 10 mins. xxx

@TehHale Год назад

Ashcroft is a legend. Despite how big The Verve became he'll always be painfully underrated. One of the best, most intense, unfiltered and true rockstars that this country has and will ever produce.

@GT380man Год назад

As a huge Ashcroft fan, seconded. Perfect songs for today, too. What about “They Don’t Own Me” as pushback against the murdered globalists, pushing digital ID, cashless central bank digital currency and endless “vaccinations”? Also, “These People” is among my favourite songs. Deeply ironic, should be re-released on vinyl right now. A lary geezer, is Ashcroft. I’d follow him anywhere. Brownie is a quieter bloke but also a deep thinker. He really knows what is going on. His “Little Seed, Big Tree” is an awful melody but a meaty lyric & voicing is intense and genuine. But IB has always known they were coming. Just a question of when and how, exactly.

@CharltonCharles 7 месяцев назад

@@GT380man🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@mattblom3990 4 года назад

Ashcroft is one of the best rock talents in history. Many of his songs are prodigious..."Lucky Man" can lift you up from the deepest dumps.

@calebrouth7849 Год назад

Said it better than I could

@Cormac-jd2kx 2 месяца назад

Oh yeah he’s like Elvis or Hendrix 😂

@utubeisCensorred 6 лет назад

Richard has a heavy soul man. Verve has some of the most Joyous and depressing songs I ever heard. Real British "country" music. Noel wrote the bright side, and Richard wrote the dark.

@louisshelton03 Год назад

That's a really good way of putting it man

@Noneatall246 Год назад

Your answer was brilliantly succinct and to the point as they are in a way writers of the habitual. But let’s not forget older bards if I may call them that. Mark E smith comes to mind…

@thenoble39 5 месяцев назад

Not as depressed as thom yorke though

@thedigitalemotion 8 лет назад

John Doran - The greatest Rock n Roll interviewer ever, period.

@tompaulcampbell 5 лет назад

He is great. Most are trite, especially here in America.

@cosmicsprings8690 5 лет назад

Sorry but he’s a narcissistic egotistical brat who thinks he is clearly a rock star one total twat

@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293 4 года назад

LOL

@dianehoughton5555 4 года назад

Yeah, he’s good, isn’t he ?.. He’s got a brain 🧠 & asks interesting questions...

@Oasisftww 3 года назад

Shame about his voice

@SuperSongSpecial 8 лет назад

This is bloody marvellous. Thanks! Went past Richard's house on the back of my mates scooter ages ago as he was opening his gates. We gave him a thumbs-up & an "Alright, dude?!" as we cruised past & he gave us an "Alright, lads?!" with accompanying reciprocal thumbs-up. Good times.

@SuperSongSpecial 8 лет назад

+jon Burns I eagerly await any "Cool story, bro." style comments.

@triplesevensix291 7 лет назад

Shite story.

@antthomas7916 6 лет назад

Wait, is riding on the back of your mates scooter is a think in England? You'd get funny looks for that over here.

@carriemcg6827 6 лет назад

🙌👍❤

@joechill6639 8 лет назад

First time I've actually ever heard him talk. Unexpected voice.

@dct1 4 года назад

Joe Chill same!

@juliacleary4310 8 лет назад

Richard Ashcroft is the real deal with being a creative writer + musician that truly has what it takes in his voice + vocals to sing + deliver beautifully sounding + capturing music!

@damienholland8103 5 лет назад

He's 100% spot on about working on other issues before taking antidepressant such as addiction to substances. But if you're in an emergency situation do what you have to do and save your life. Antidepressants saved mine when I was suicidal at 18 and I was on them for 20 years. But age and sobriety has given me the strength I need to handle this condition on a daily basis. Mind you the depression started when I was 13 and totally sober (it is a genetic inheritance that has been aggravated by hypothyroidism).

@jonesy2111 4 года назад

This is actually worth watching... a great artist and someone who knows how to do an interview

@taigoodenough5232 7 лет назад

I miss dear Richard. so thrilled he's come back so grown and eyes open wide as well as his mind. Still writing great music with a stone honest messege. wonderful, Thank you!!!!!

@icecoldcube2823 6 лет назад

His voice is deeper than I thought.

@kentborges5114 9 месяцев назад

Thank you RICHARD ASHCROFT ! Your songs are priceless !

@thevixenveronica 8 лет назад

A collab of Richard and Noel could be legendary.

@dave1234u 8 лет назад

+lol boring

@rspencex 8 лет назад

pretty confident this will happen

@scottudell7202 8 лет назад

+lol I agree totally. It would be totally fitting as well, seeing how the Verve and Oasis always had such huge respect for one another. I also respect the fact that he would want to work with both Noel and Liam, but not one or the other. Shows how much personal respect for the brothers he has so as not to step on either one of their toes by working with just one of them.

@rspencex 8 лет назад

+Scott Udell yeah must have been mint back in the day when they were all together. I'm from Glasgow & there's a summer sessions gig in August & the line up is Noel Gallagher, Ashcroft & Johnny Marr!!! Ashcroft got announced as noels support the day after I watched this interview, quite weird

@scottudell7202 8 лет назад

whatsthestory Oh that would be killer to see! Too bad I'm stuck here in the States. :/

@alanhopkins3727 8 лет назад

best interview I've ever seen with Ashcroft. nice one John.

@davemusic851 8 лет назад

Great interview. As a fan of Richard, I appreciate the way you have approached the interview John, and made him feel at ease and open as this. Most interviewers care more to get the soundbite than the content, and try to challenge him with silly cliches, which you funnily twisted in the last question.

@Mistressofthegroove 3 года назад

The interviewers on this channel are top grade and it shows, really get the best out of them. This interview is solid gold.

@chrism4247 2 года назад

Ashcroft is a great man as well as a musician. I could listen to him all day. John Doran is excellent.

@samansiddiquie1902 4 года назад

I don’t understand why he’s so underrated. I can’t understand why his genius is not recognised the world over.

@Vaisin 2 года назад

Superb songwriter and great singer (in the sense that he knows his voice and amortizes it in the best way possible)

@willmclelland1910 Год назад

He is likely underrated and misunderstood because he is truly a genius, and genius can be very difficult or even impossible for the average person to fully comprehend.

@evanoglesby9504 11 месяцев назад

Can we get through a single RU-vid comments section without the”underrated” comment? This guy is not underrated, he’s widely critically acclaimed and commercially successful. Underrated he is not.

@andydufresne87 8 лет назад

Grew up with his music, he soundtracked my life... Love you Richard...

@mezalong 7 лет назад

why do you continue to lie mate

@JRA73 Месяц назад

Thank the Universe for Richard Ashcroft, absolute genius musician who does not get the recognition he deserves but the great ones never do. ✌

@dianehoughton5555 4 года назад

When the interviewer asks him about coming from Wigan & the odds being stacked against him... I think of what Ian Brown said, years ago “It’s not where you’re from, it’s where you’re at” Such a good phrase/saying & so true...

@jewelrybag4557 2 года назад

This man is truly a musical genius. Urban hymns and Northern soul defined a generation for me.

@andyskinner7163 4 года назад

what a legend Richard ashcroft is,and you can feel his passion on each and every answer given in this interview.top bloke

@aces-ww8zl 7 лет назад

Guys the real deal. Wigans finest. Legend, yeah he is.

@nevermindthebollocks1171 5 лет назад

Hes not from wigan , hes from upholland skem

@ipredictacatastrophe4370 8 лет назад

These interviews are ridiculously good. John Dorian is a great interviewer.

@rainbowrose9299 7 лет назад

Richard Ashcroft, carry on being you, we love you God bless + Richard Ashcroft is crazy talented, he is just himself and he's amazing. Love the verve Love him. All his albums have gotten me through some difficult times and his songs are irreplaceable and timeless. He is one of a kind. There is nobody before him and there will be nobody after him. God Bless Richard Ashcroft. +

@itsmebrittanyl 7 лет назад

Richard's songs always has the ability to make me feel, even when I don't want to. There are few artists out there who so reliably deliver masterpieces like that each and every time.

@fastpace7 8 лет назад

Brilliant Interview Guys. Great to see our Richard back. Onwards and Upwards Richard.

@boriannaradkova7172 4 месяца назад

Love listening to INTELLIGENT performers/artists/entertainers,they are just INTELLIGENT HUMAN BEINGS!

@geoffers158 4 года назад

A Storm In Heaven is such a good album!

@jorgew7538 3 года назад

Best verve album in my eyes

@barrypeirson3710 2 года назад

Richard just writes transcendant lyrics he says what a lot of people would like to say in a sublime way and he writes lyrics that people need to hear. Every song on Urban Hymns is both simple and relatable but complex at the same time. It's "The White Album" of the 90s. His solo stuff just as great. Thanks Richard.

@Steve-bo6ht 5 лет назад

A sponge to full that's such an excellent way of looking at mental health, everybody has a breaking point it's seeing the signs before it's to late. This interview was so eloquent and humbling to listen to and Richard is such an intelligent and down to earth guy.

@bigbear3694 7 лет назад

We need more like him in these times. Where have the real artists gone.

@sandykl 4 года назад

Solid interview. Raw, stylistic, grounded, and authentic. As it should.

@elel013 6 лет назад

This man is a philosopher.

@christopherdale8201 4 года назад

Richard Ashcroft is a unique character.good to see guys like him who come from rough working class streets to have artist quality and not letting people bring him down, plus all those areas of Rugby league heart that John Doran mentioned and that's coming from A Queenslander another proud Rugby league Heartland but this was a fantastic interview like John Lydon,Viv Albertine and Noel Gallagher.

@devileddoll Год назад

I can listen to him talk and sing all day long.

@Koksitto 8 лет назад

Thanks for coming back Richard.

@thelastwavemusic1518 5 лет назад

What a fantastic interview! Questions were great, Richard was great. This is stuff that is important for RU-vid. Long live RA

@gauchopoint2909 7 лет назад

This is such a great interview. Great program. Thanks for these.

@Jimmywilliams_ 8 лет назад

This is the most sense I've heard from any musician from the past 10 years

@fusionhpltd 3 года назад

What a great interview. Richard ashcroft is a legend.

@onechopbuddy3849 3 года назад

I absolutely love this guy he’s an absolute legend. He’s right up there with my first choice of who to have a pint with down the pub.

@Midlothian80 5 лет назад

Listening to him saying that strong "NO" when he thought they were talking about the band hurts me.

@juliacleary4310 8 лет назад

I get a lot more where Richard Ashcroft is at about people + ideas + music. I love his idea too about not rushing to use ant-depressants +/ or other drugs Etc. I like how he mentioned not having others tell you what should be your way of being a creative artist. I admire his abundant cleverness,wit + drive. It is so attractive + inspirational also.

@4LT4RS 7 лет назад

Well said, Richard. Didn't know much about him before this interview. Diggin his candor.

@rODIUMuk 7 лет назад

Such a good interview. This changed my view of RA. He is really intelligent. Loved this interview

@jackdoesstuff6203 5 лет назад

One of my favourite music journalists out there, another top notch interview

@ad1984. 5 лет назад

Richard Ashcroft is man that has got me through so many highs and lows for20 years I wish I could roll a splif and have a beer with this man . Would forfill a life long dream

@luvdabluez6233 7 лет назад

Always loved Ashcroft's attitude and style. A true Legend from my era. Looking forward to listening his new material whilst self medicating... Fuck your prozac!! Al be puffing away on a doobie. happy daze!!

@gk51171 5 лет назад

wow... Richard is such a genius... so crisp and so valid ideas

@SB-nd8so 2 года назад

This is man and his band! Are a dying breed true musical iconic lights of culture beacons of light from the communities there sound vision and values Ashcroft will always be musical royalty in the uk it’s more than music myself is very thankful for moments the memories this music has encapsulated!

@oscillosaurus 8 лет назад

It's good for the world that Richard is back.

@sinsin69fifty 8 лет назад

Good interview, Id like to see Ian Brown on here , both legends in their own right

@Bandzino91 8 месяцев назад

One of the greatest song writers ever... period. Everytime I hear sonnet it makes me feel a certain way that I can't even describe, that in itself is a very special and rare gift to have. Richard is a treasure.

@ozzymorrison8628 6 лет назад

Alone With Everybody is a masterpeice of an album.. Richard is an amazing artist

@sharktail2k10 8 лет назад

Great interview

@Mikedawgs 8 лет назад

"music is power"

@Liam.Fairhurst 5 лет назад

Makes me proud to be a working class lad from Wigan. Keep it real and humble mate

@chauffeurCA 8 лет назад

Thx a lot man. Good interview, he's cool.

@jmcg3413 5 лет назад

great interview he's got his head on his shoulders shame it was too short and i wasnt the interviewer

@grahamjarman Год назад

its cool to see the evolution of ashcroft in the 90s. he covered a lot of musical territory from jam to atmospheric, hip hop to pop. and did it all poetically and with conviction.

@Yalter777 4 года назад

One of my favorite british musicians! Respect John for a view wit Richie

@teripettit6254 4 года назад

Richard Ashcroft Absolutely Amazing! Strong! Smart! Talented! - He just keeps getting Better and Better.....

@OpinionsColumn Год назад

Richard Ashcroft is the same age as my dad when he passed away. I appreciate the song that you slave to money 💰 then you die. Richard Ashcroft is by far, my favorite artist and singer. He is an original and classic. I'm thankful for his songs and work.

@nathanjackson3934 5 лет назад

John Doran do some documentaries with these British artists, loving the interviews very interesting X

@toddnoble1936 5 лет назад

I saw them on the second stage at the lalapalooza in Detroit. What an amazing show. Maybe 600 to 800 people there.

@beastieboy9286 5 лет назад

Noisey give john doran a raise best interviewer around give i want more interviews!

@Hbarroso-bx5ou 3 года назад

Yes I’m from St. Helens as well music is brewing here slowly

@trevorbyron8181 3 года назад

Richard Ashcroft is a talent that hasn't gotten the exposure an immense person like himself deserve...he's a rebel, and rebels have truth in them...so much truth that it creates a distinction bet them and the rest...if rich found a group that resonates with him, he'd be another John Lennon (renowned)

@Xirsuyx 8 лет назад

john doran. brilliant interviewer as always.

@suegrad4391 3 года назад

His voice is so mesmerizing

@Hotelmode 2 года назад

Fucking hell! The Ashcroft is an artistic legend. Love the north west of England music scene. Thank you for this from belfast. This is a sound interview. Cheers

@paulwaymondo7568 8 лет назад

Great interview, shame he didn't give Nick mccabe the credit he definitely deserves.

@HyltonE 8 лет назад

+paul Wainman For real! Total dick comment on Dick's part. The quality of his solo output clearly shows how much Nick & Si were the soul of Verve.

@deependofshallow 5 лет назад

Funny, why werent Nick and Si asked to interview instead of Ashcroft

@jawbone4454 5 лет назад

What a complete wanker, no mention of Simon tong and he conveniently forgets about "catching the butterfly" and the hidden track "Deep freeze"

@allanarmson2544 3 года назад

There was more than Rich to his success. Cabie, both Si's and whole lot of people supported him.

@dinocarosi4303 4 месяца назад

Plus, Peter Salisbury adds an incredible flavour through his drumming.

@daviddelbraca964 7 лет назад

Thanks Richard for your music , and video..... Like ...

@devout666 8 лет назад

John's 2 part interview with Mark E Smith is a classic. Like the new barnet, about bloody time!

@vollsticks 7 лет назад

Never liked his music but this interview was great, funny as hell, newfound respect for Mr. Ashcroft

@bobbell3989 8 лет назад

Great interview👍

@jonhill134 8 лет назад

Would be cool if he collaborated with Johnny Marr.

@luvdabluez6233 7 лет назад

That would be defiantly be interesting m8

@jonhill134 7 лет назад

Several steps back ? lol Ashcroft is a genius and Marr's guitar playing is genius so them working together would be epic.

@luvdabluez6233 7 лет назад

***** Nae chance m8. Ashcroft is a master songwriter! Johnny Marr a master guitarist! That would make for a sweet collaboration!!

@blancamatamoros 2 месяца назад

Great interview ❤

@mattdavies3179 5 лет назад

The best interview Iv seen from rich

@mariadamelio6974 4 года назад

this man has a really bright brain. that in the world we are living today no longer seems to be a quality

@BigSister1 4 года назад

Totally agree

@audreynapier7267 8 лет назад

What a nice down to earth guy who has his own mind. Brilliant X

@eezeegeezaa 8 лет назад

this guy is defo one of the best songwriters/vocalists. Ive drowned in many bottles and flown many kites listening to urban hymns. God bless, fuck the system

@JamesTolf 8 лет назад

As an American I'm only catching about half of the conversation I had to go back and listen again because I don't hear the British accent often enough

@banehardly5396 7 лет назад

Cool, now do an interview with Nick McCabe.....seriously.

@paolo-n2000 5 лет назад

Nick McCabe a true British Master!!!

@mariuswilson4035 4 года назад

Yesss

@conor3000 4 года назад

unreal guitar player

@jupyter_core9411 3 года назад

Nick McCabe is THE MOST slept on guitar player. His guitar work and effects experimentation is on another level.

@rainbowrose9299 7 лет назад

Urban Hymns is just a brilliant album, I love this album and always will, I love it.

@ezbozovago 8 лет назад

What good cant come out of Richard's return?

@astar1302 4 года назад

Diamond Geezer. Never seen an interview of his but i give credits were it's due. it's proper m8

@JarrelEmmanuel 8 лет назад

That was frickin epic!

@michaelcameron4337 Год назад

Ashcroft is one of the top songwriters of all time!!

@sarahsu4863 3 года назад

Richard Ashcroft pure legend!

@coolbrando1 7 лет назад

His insight is legendary. I love this guy now lmao

@robsthedon Год назад

We need more Richard Ashcroft!

@LaraDavidson1 8 лет назад

he has a great voice

@danielemilazzo6091 6 лет назад

The right questions to break the ice. very smart :)

@gazsmith2879 3 года назад

Watching 2021!.. Ashcroft Legend.. UP THE NORTH..

@deadfool3344 4 месяца назад

Great interview😊

@rkid727 7 лет назад

Im an American. Oasis brought me to The Verve. I really liked Northern Souls and Urban Hymns. I've always wanted his solo career to blow me away, but it never really did. Remember when 'Song For The Lovers' came out and it stoked me. Album dropped off after that for me. Just my opinion. Good stuff though.

@brianchidester3334 4 года назад

Me the same (Oasis to the Verve). I liked shoegaze enough to know the major artists then but not enough to get into things like "A Storm of Heaven" or "Giants Steps" by the Boo Radleys until much later. Hence I started with "Urban Hymns" and was never blown away by anything else the band or Ashcroft as a solo artist did before or after. The one thing I remember about all those Britpop bands back then was how they had the same logo from album to album, single to single, and I took that as a sign of good taste, actually, until the band Travis came around. Then it was, like, okay, enough of this shit. How many different songs can we get with the chorus being about the sun and the sky and the morning?