Richard Dawson - Jogging (Official Video) 

the more I listen to this the more I'm convinced it's one of the best songs ever

When this album came out I had it in regular rotation for about a month. Of course I put it on the shelf after a bit and then quarantine happened. One day at the beginning of May, after having been laid off from what should have been the start of my carrier and cooped up in my apt since late March, I was cleaning and thought "Oh yeah, this seems like a relevant album for the moment." Cut to the last verse of this song and I'm crumpled on the kitchen floor sobbing. I didn't listen to the album again for the rest of the year because it was just too much. Now it's new years day, I'm still unemployed and locked in my apartment and three days ago my covid test came back positive. I'm sad and I'm angry but the worst is that most of the time I just feel numb to it all, because letting myself succumb to the reality of the situation would paralyze me. I listened to this song again today and I'm thankful to have it as a release. Here's to fully recovering and being able to ride my bicycle again once the weather improves. Happy New Year

I honestly dont think there's a better more relevant song written than this in the past 30 years but very willing to hear otherwise.

I, a US American, living in France, married to a Brit, heard about this song from friends in Munich. Each of us laughed and cried feeling deeply the truth of this beautiful funny poignant revelatory anthem to the times we seem to be living in everywhere. This Richard Dawson is a beautiful person. I haven't loved any song so much in a long time.

"I know I must be paranoid, this morning in memorial park I thought I caught a busker sneak an ugly word into Wonderwall as I went by" is so goddamn funny

It's amazing how melodic he's able to make some of these lyrics. They don't jump out at me as being especially poetic or well metered.. but with Richard's vocal stylings he's able to milk melody out of them that you wouldn't think was there. He forces the common place to be artistic, the awkward to be melodic. Very interested to hear the new album.

I'm pretty much an old man now. I didn't think I'd hear music as good as this again.

I took my sister-in -law to see him live. She said he ruined her night. It was an affirmation of his greatness. 👍

Amazing song, phenomenally-raw and courageous lyrics. What's more, it's 7 minutes long and he doesn't repeat a single line! And he seems to have fused folk and metal or slow-core together...Most surprising and oddly heart-rending thing I've heard in ages

When you're reminded how music and books can make you feel closer to humanity. Bloody ace.

Michel Faber's book 'Listen, On Music, Sound and Us' brought me here. Good one Michel!

that bit about the kurdish family is always such a gut punch

Bloody hell. Single of 2019 right there.

It's like Richard collected multiple versions of himself from other dimensions, and each one of them is making a killer album. The stuff he comes up with has been consistently touching and mind-blowing.

what an amazing tune

Peasant was a masterpiece, but I'm extra excited for the new album knowing that he's taken a different approach lyrically and sonically. Can't wait to hear more from 2020!

I absolutely love this song!! What a treasure and inspiration. I especially love the “metal-y” bits because I feel like that’s great jogging music. This song completely took me by surprise. The drums from “Running up That Hill” was a nice touch, if on purpose which I think it was.

This is just so, so, amazing. In latter years I have found my attention span for pieces of music has seriously diminished, which I believe is due to the internet - I will begin to listen to something wonderful, and - 'click'. I am onto something else. But RD has changed that for me, it takes me back to the 70's when you would save to buy an album, and listen to it repeatedly, studying every aspect of it - music, lyrics, album cover. Thank you Richard Dawson, for this a priceless gift. I am listening properly again.

First song I listened to after my car accident. I was in my hospital bed and I discovered this thru Melon and it really helped me get through those tough times. Thank you Richard Dawson for making 2020. Probably my favorite record of last year and top 10 of the decade. Thank you for getting me through such a rough time in my life

I heard some of Richards stuff before and liked it but this is marvellous. It's the sort of song i'd find myself listening to at a too high volume in my darkened kitchen after drinking too much and trying very badly to match his vocals. I'd enjoy that experience very much. My wife and neighbours wouldn't.

I cannot get enough of this album, still in my rotation in 2022 heading to 2023!!

I love the description of schoolchildren as “the young folk”, like he’s Gandalf going to the shire to visit the hobbits

His songs are poetic miracles

It's like he took the words right out of my head. Feeling this song hard.

how can a song represent my day to day life so accurately?

im new to richard dawson music. love it. and he looks exactly how i thought he would

I have been jamming this song pretty consistently for the last few weeks, and just wanted to share how much I relate to the words. It's hotter than hell here in Texas, but I am going to pick up my running again soon and am greatly looking forward to it.

I love everything this man does. Musical genious, lyrical genious ... and that voice!

i actually laughed and cried at the same time listening to this

I don't know what it is, but this song is a bit hypnotic.

A guy fighting off the darkness for awhile with exercise, gallows humor, and unflinching honesty. Wish I couldn't relate...

Unusual stuff, in a good way. I heard this last week on the radio and heard it a few more times since. It's what I call A Grower.

If he keeps making music like this, Richard can have whatever he fancies off Zoopla!

when he said "recently i've been struggling with anxiety", i felt that

Absolutely astonishing track, had never heard of Richard before this song and I'm an instant fan. It's melancholy and uplifting all at once, and that chorus just kills me... Album is ordered and I can't wait to hear it.

Man this music speaks to me in such a deep way, thank you for making this anthem for us weirdos who struggle with anxiety everyday.

This album is perfectly fitting for everyone's current situation.

That's one of my favourite songs ever. It's just brilliant.

wow, some honesty...rarer than a flying unicorn with bank notes as wings...we need more music like this in the UK. This is on the right tracks...society is an illusion, our country is falling apart...and yet no one sings about it. thank god for Richard Dawson x

this is one fantastic song, to me the album 2020 sums up the death of a thousand cuts that is modern life, and it does it with a warm sense of humour.

Love this. There is hope for old England yet..

Thanks Richard, you've hit the nail on the head re. functioning from day to day with anxiety while maintaining a sense of humour. And given me faith that people will always make music from the heart and not just to shift units. 6 Music, as funded by the BBC TV Licence which might disappear if populism has its way, alerted me to this track and improved my life immeasurably!

I absolutely love this. The character portrait is painstakingly real.

Just discovered Richards music and what a discovery this man is a genius- can’t stop listening to 2020 and now find there are 4 more albums to dive into ... can’t wait!

Musically and lyrically genius. Heard this last night on Marc Riley and his acoustic version was incredible.

This is insane in the most positive way possible! What a talent.

This album is outstanding!

This is amazing. It's like he's just telling you whats going on in his head to a melody. No sense of making it rhyme or structuring it as a song but with Super furry Animals sound tracking it. i like.

Brilliant.

Wait, so is 2020 the modern companion of Peasant? Both have a penultimate track called No-one and seem to center around the concept of social issues. If so, brilliant. If not, I'm sure it will still be brilliant. Peasant is the best album ever made, surely this will be worthwhile too.

Dig it. I know this was made pre-pandemic, but walking/jogging (exercising) is more important than ever! Truly makes a day better.

He has a great voice and his songs are varied, unpredictable and odd. I’m a fan!

Musical and lyrical genius. Best thing I’ve heard in years.

Richard man. I bloody love this song. It's a masterpiece.

genius. beautiful voice and a superb record of our times.

a truly gifted musician, its just such a great song

Such a unique style of music and song righting this guy is awesome I've even watched some of his live videos he's such a humble fellow and being a Lancashire lad I can truly relate

I love it all. Lyrics, melody and that incredible crunchy, yet clean guitar tone.

Coming off a great holiday and back to work and reality , this is the only thing that made it better.

Colonel Failure sent me here, and I'm glad he did... Amazing!!!

I can't imagine music I would rather hear. I am so grateful he is in my ears and brain and heart.

This is a wonderful personal and melancholy complement to Sleaford Mods' brutal UK Grim track and video. The video is also a masterpiece, it's one of the most symbolically dense representations of England and it's current state I've ever seen. Bravo!

First time listener to Dawson's work. This one is bemusing and confounding and grand and epic and mundane and deeply true. Bravo, sir.

Amazing music. Amazing lyrics.

Greatest living lyricist bar none.

Thank you CF for bringing me here.

Oh yes my excitement knows no bounds for this

Most underrated artist I've ever had the absolute pleasure of listening to, I swear if this guy looked like brad Pitt and had a constant monotonous beat on all of his songs, he would no doubt be top of the music food chain.

That’s the best thing I’ve heard in ages. Got to check it all out now. Haven’t heard anything nail the moment so well for a long time

This is for sure one of my top ten songs of my life

He’s a poet for sure

Matter-of-fact lyrics, deadpan delivery and some surprisingly fitting vocal melodies. What more could you ask for eh? 😂

SONG OF THE YEAR

I don't know how somebody could hug a song but I'd like to hug this song x

loooooove richard dawkins

This is such an amazing heartfelt song to describe Middle england

This song is class! Love listening to Richard Dawson. Such a great storyteller!

These lyrics really resonate after everything we've gone through the last 2 years

Just wanted to say this is one of the very very few songs that make me wail and tear up. Beautifull

amazing as usual, also acab

Absolutely bloody brilliant.

I don't know why this is so life-affirming, but it really is. There's an honesty to it that seems to resonate with a lot of people. Also, I love jogging, so maybe that helps too.

I heard about him on Twitter now I can’t stop listening

This is one of the most funny videos/ songs i´ve enjoyed in a long time.

My song of 2019 so far - masterpiece!!!

Wow!!! Bloody incredible in every way 😍

For me,this is the track of the year.Superb.

This is just brilliant- amazing lyrics, great video and music is bloody great!

This is really so different in a lyrical sense from his other work, but yet it still works so well. He makes the mundane seem grand.

This is so relatable, thanks for speaking out! Also, amazing voice and cracking song. Can't wait to see them live in a few weeks.

A worthy, modern, innovative, contemporary take on good old-Canterbury School rock. Echoes of Caravan and Robert Wyatt with brisk electric guitars and a hint of electronica. A masterpiece of a song from a great album by a great artist.

Just keeps getting better every time. Damn

The uttermost excellent music.

Man, this song was prophetic...

Thought i'd give this album a listen after reading an interview with him. Can't believe i've not heard of him before! Funny, touching, angular but somehow anthemic.

Astonishing!

Since the release of Peasant, Dawson has been an absolute constant in my music library. He's unapologetically honest, creative, courageous, and extremely talented. This single follows suit! We love you Richard! I will be on the edge of my seat until the new album drops.

Brilliant sir, thank you...👏👍🙏

Keep jogging, Richard Dawson, the run is worth it.

Had to stop the car to listen to this. One of those!