Richard Ashcroft- The Drugs don't work

[tall32guy]

What did he say at the end? "You make it...." what?

[splankhna]

@tall32guy You made a surreal afternoon very comfortable for me.

[tall32guy]

@splankhna Awesome. :):) That is very cool.

[tall32guy]

Wonder what year this is from.

[MegaThelwell]

Back ache,try something stronger,Wodensfield

[cockshield]

Now the trucks don't work

[MrDavin68]

I just thiink its worded this way for the song purpose as the lyrics blend and suit the song better... I maybe wrong again but im kinda sure it was about his father :\

[candyfingerss]

take from the song what you want or need - mother dieing from cancer - some ex-Army - the drugs don't work

[Feirrur]

@Sarahmonial101 What?

[STONEROSES9]

R.I.P Gary Speed. Although it wasn't drug related, there's nothing like a song with this kind of emotion to help mourn someone's passing.

[TheDrogan111]

this song is about his mother dying of cancer not being a fucking dope fiend.

[Feirrur]

@TheDrogan111 His father.

[MRPSYCOTIC]

2:10 tears?

[MrDavin68]

this is experience talking im 43 years old, ive served my country and also walked down the hard road of drugs afterwards and i know where id rather be now :) enjoy your life clean and free and if anyone you know ever gets cancer be there for them, and love and pray every day for them to be cured, i think positive energy is better than any drug will ever be and people need that positive around them rather then people saying oh im sorry... thanks and goodbye love the song :)

[handy207]

@MrDavin68 isnt it about his mother or somthing how he says " my love"

[MrDavin68]

@handy207 I think its actually about his father.. I maybe wrong :)

[splankhna]

@handy207 Don't take it too literally. A song, like a poem, can create a meaning between opposite subjects at once. The song is about loss. Losing love can remind one of a previous loss; in this case, his father from a brain haemorrhage.

[MrDavin68]

the song is about cancer you drug losers who cares about pot smokers you nothing anyway get on heroin and sell your soul then come talk real life you have no idea

[rossi1605]

This song has nothing to do with illegal drugs

[19JH86]

Genius

[oxytrebor]

great song! Ashcroft knows how to relate to people like us!My top favorite drugs are :

1.Heroin

2.Percocets

3.Oxys (old)

4.Coke

5.Weed

[LizAZ08]

@oxytrebor The drugs don't work! At least the top four!

[rememberwheni]

@oxytrebor fuck off

[tompwh]

@oxytrebor smack head :(

[robincassaday666]

Now I can't stop crying. Anyone else?

[diandwi]

looking forward sandance in Dubai!!!

[underdogg87]

emotional....man this song gets me evry time

[harrymufc100]

i c there is 11 assholes on this planet WTF

[function1811]

The drugs worked for eleven people.

[fritshits65]

if Elvis was ( and IS the King)...then Richard is my E M P E R O R !!!!!

[LizAZ08]

@fritshits65 Agreed! I jlust got back from Graceland yesterday, Elvis is the king, so Richard must be the emperor! Great way to put it.

[fritshits65]

@LizAZ08 THANK YOU!!...is think there is NO way to compare them , and I don`t even want to try..Elvis was , is and will always be UNIQUE...and I looove Elvis , but I wanted to make a statement to express how I see Richard too...he`s among my all time favorites in writing , voice and talents...talking about another UNIQUE guy!!

[LizAZ08]

@fritshits65 Agreed:)

[charlesoury]

THIS IS THE TIMELESS ANTHEM FOR NO DRUG EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS

ANTI PHARMACUTICAL QUACKERY AND GREED ANTI PSYCHIATRY FASCIST

FORCED DRUGING AND PSUEDO SCIENCE

[mautrindade]

2:10 is that a tear?

[sweguitarist97]

@mautrindade the songs about his dad dying in cancer so...

[handy207]

@sweguitarist97 if its about his dad how come he says " my love" is it about his mum instead or sumone else ??

[harrywwalker92]

@mautrindade

its sweat. fool.

[tall32guy]

@mautrindade He's sweating apparently so more than likely that's what it is...

[MrNil3000]

this song is strikes the addict

[ToneGarvey]

I want a show, so I'm letting Richard know - he can sing in my ear again

[MOTB1985]

A truly amazing song. It´s very emotional for me :-)

[d3m3tri0]

Soul, words and music. Thanks a lot, Richard

[therriviech]

words can't describe the awesomeness of this song

[TheJaguarish]

I hardly can listen to this one...so hard to stop tears from falling. Love it.

[nickiarm84]

summer days at the river white lightning ,joints n my friends with richie noel or kelly playing on the boom box have made me the happiest man alive..al never forget use lads n a miss the crack but even now wen we get 2gethr its like yesterday we wer belting out these tunes.only diffrence is the cheap ciders now strongbow n the dopes not full of plastic n poly bags!lol but the musics still the same.keep smoking n boozing ul always hav a wingman in me!

[shanereel]

a-w-e-s-o-m-e. no other words needed.

[pexex90]

The lyrics remind me of the people who I love and have gone through chemo. There are a few faces I long to see again. <3 <3

[scottnberry]

always brings a tear to the eye this song.....beautiful

[oppalas]

i stoped sniffing the coca for this!

[elizabethmydear]

maybe the saddest song, maybe the best one ever written. who knows...

[MrJohnna89]

2:50

Epic!

[Pieter95]

/watch?v=jydk4mUQOM0

Ben Harper's cover

[Ismyshow10]

i´m 15 years old, and i listen this music in 2011!!! =D

[vacuumreality]

oh my god, this song is so intense. it's one of those few songs that make me wanna cry. and i'm saying this being not that sentimental person. Richard is merely brilliant.

[crapacts]

epic!

[mariofabio100]

WONDERFOOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fritshits65]

take it from Richard .... and take it from ME ; drugs just DON`T work !!!! Believe me ,after 22 years blowing my ass off I can honestly say ; DOPE SUCKS!! 13 months totally clean now , used to smoke trainloads of grass... has cost me the love of my life... my future and ( almost ) my personality ...but you know what ?? its NEVER 2 LATE ; kick da habit and start LIVING AGAIN!! LIFE`S G R E A T !!

[Dookiebassplayer7]

@fritshits65 I really think its great that you've got your life back on the road again. and i think its a very inspiring comment. but the song is about Medication,this was around the time richard was losing his father.

Still,its good to hear your on the right track again.

And yes your right life is great =)

[fritshits65]

@Dookiebassplayer7 THNX soo much for your sympathy !! AND your info ..NICE to know!.here in Holland we call DRUGS ( like in the US) > MEDICINE and DOPE we call > DRUGS , and so I had my own interpretation to these great lyrics for years as I was SOO fed up with my abuse, also 'I know I`ll see your face again .."has a deep personal meaning to me...I guess its only a HUGE compliment if anyone has their own meaning to lyrics...if you can write like that you`re nothing short of a GENIUS!!STAY ALIVE!

[fritshits65]

@Dookiebassplayer7 and BTW...; 16 months & 20 days by now!!!

[fritshits65]

@Dookiebassplayer7 still counting.....506 days sofar !!!!....506 days a new life in a new world!!!!

[ClickChase]

abseloutly stunning vocal



[cawinhosurf]

yourestupidifyouwastedyourtime­tryingtoreadthis

[cawinhosurf]

LOVE THIS BAND! THIS SONG!

[sfklee]

@garylongden

It's about the death of his mother and her taking chemotherapy as she was dying of cancer but hear what you want to hear.

[MCFCRuss]

@sfklee his dad*

[rodneynolan]

@sfklee

That's the beauty of music isn't it... you really can take whatever you want (or need) from it.

[RiseOfThePro]

the first song i ever learnt to play on the guitar

[naveenikita]

a great clip..tyty for the post....a man at the height of his powers....great vocal too...brilliant..:D:D

[lsw0729]

great version!!! thumbs up 

[LordEizen]

whats the name of this program.. was it a tv show? i'd like to find the whole performance..

[Luvhimtilldeath]

Amazing!!!

[garylongden]

Its about a dodgy batch his dealer sold him - YHIHF

[lizann1963]

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!! ;o)

[iHeadmind]

brilliant...

[ShandySteve]

Fantastic - a truly poignant rendition full of raw emotion!

[rosapaulinchen]

yes I noticed a tear runs down his face... there is so much feeling in this song.. touches my heart ...

[MCFCRuss]

2:09 bless him, a tear runs down his face

[rogercito96]

@MCFCRuss Beautiful

[rosapaulinchen]

yes he's so so great - and this live session is so much better than the album version!! love love love so much ♥ .. they just make you worse...... but I know I see your face again... and Baby... ♥ ♥

[H1mself100]

<3 richard ashcroft, great musician

[p74ggy]

the drugs do work isnt this song the outcome of untold amounts of drug use !!!!

it certainly was for me during the 90s

[MCFCRuss]

@p74ggy its about his dad who died of cancer i think, dont quote me on that tho..

[anotherrollingstone]

@MCFCRuss this is correct.

[MOTB1985]

This song is SO FUCKING awesome :-)

[Dimorphodons]

2:10

[Pantinoia]

Awesome! *___* <3

[woolard5116]

That was Perfect.



[GreenDayFTW1990]

How Could them 8 People dislike An AMAZING song!?!

[ShizzleSeduction]

The Drugs Dont Work!

[killerkid123100]

my mum introduced me to this, i wish i could go back to that time.

[k8tieoc]

Love him, he is so amazing! His voice gives me the chills!

[vespaT27]

@k8tieoc im the same way

[ashcrofts1]

ashcrofts best performance ...........

[vgtr6]

this song was played at my mums friend's funeral

[LordEizen]

4:15 his eyes are closed =)

[kerlazinho]

what a beautiful song :) I could listen to it all day long

[liam1559]

the drugs do work

[KEKOLUL]

the shit singer tablets he's been taking are working like a fucking dream, hehehe

[MySoulOnHerHips]

Best version ever of a fucking awesome song.

[Pollieginny]

@MySoulOnHerHips I totally agree with you!!! <3

[210dd]

thinkin of gettin this song in a tattoo.

*the drugs dont work they just make you worse but I, know ill see your face again*

[MissedChica]

Pff.. Esa canción ME LLEGA! & no se por que!! <3 LA AMOO!

[kevylei]

His voice reminds me of a cello; deep and vibrant at the same time.

[r3v3l4ti0ns]

me encanta esta cancion C:

es unica ...

[rikllag]

how anyone can dislike this, its a mistery to me.....

[nudger2002]

Brings a tear to my eye every time.

[pavlinjan]

I wish it would never end...Go 90's...

[Lu1le]

i prefer this over the studio version no doubt

[MrCharles0723]

outstanding........perfect era......wish it was the 90`s again

[arezorenzo]

@MrCharles0723

indeed, beats the shit off these days...



[ag1717]

Probably the best song I've heard ever....

[Buckets321]

Simply love it, its perfect, if u know what its about and if ur unlucky or unfortunate enough to have experienced what its about then you know what a mean. In a way its not 'depressing', its from the heart, its real, and it gives a few minutes to let ur thoughts drift for a few precious moments. Timeless classic!

[j1mmyb3rry]

@Buckets321 i was trying to think of the words to describe this song from my own situation but you have summed it up... thankyou.

[gingerboy88]

top class performance. doesnt get much better than this.

[1225grl]

i love his voice,it reminds me of neil diamond,johnny cash and some cool hippy dude all mixed into one.

[dthocs]

I love this video... easily one of my fav's... so beautiful!!!!

[TheNancyRotten]

And I hope you're thinking of me

As you lay down on your side ,,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,,

[parab01]

The tear dripping down his cheek @ 2.10 says it all...

A beautiful song right from the heart & soul!

[alejandromagia]

@parab01 i follow your advice and i entered here... its a good song.. i like it a lot.. but still... i like more adam's version (please dont get angry with me, its just my personal opinion)

[rosemarydragon]

sorry dont shoot me, I dont hate this bnut its a little depressing and I am not that keen sorry! I am in the room by accident was looking at the verve!. Lol i am paranoic already!

[Buckets321]

@rosemarydragon

Leave the room then, and have some respect.

What the song is about is not uplifting.

Dont use 'LOL'.

Close the door on your way out please. Ur barred!!!

[loftusboy9]

excellent,,great voice,,someone told me this song is about the death of his mother,,is this true,,,the more I listen to it,,i think it is...

[210dd]

@loftusboy9 It is, its about his mother dying of cancer and *the drugs* are the pills she was given etc hence *the drugs dont work, they just make you worse, but i know ill see your face again*.

Great song

[AFCFROUD]

@210dd it was about hes dad mate not his mum his dad was dying of cancer

[ToxicStarlight]

I love this guy, he's so talented. He's a true musician who puts his heart and soul into his performances. Saw him at the Isle of Wight Festival a few years back and he was mindblowing!

[HreodbeorhtWeard]

cannot believe the passion in this performance

[ilike2danceallnight]

so soothing, musicians of his calibre seem so rare

[beyonsu]

touching , makes my heart melt

[lorenzocanalini]

pura emozione

[seksy6]

Heaven

[MrDaisyfrancis]

This man is the writer of the most lovely music,,,EXCELLENT xx

[MrDaisyfrancis]

Old memorys, excellent !

[Tobykenobi66]

The drugs don't work .... but I know I'll see your face again - which is the greatest drug of all. Love you pretty girl - thanks x

[Talisman09]

This song has got nothing to do with recreational drugs, so why are people even bringing that up here?

[bodebennet]

the verve are aceeee! :D

[NeuMond007]

i'm never going down, i'm never coming down, no more, nunca +, no more, nunca +, no more.........^_^

[MartaWina]

see him here isn't enough...

[johnnylongback]

@berrygirl1964 Yeah, fair point.

[4awaits]

inspirational!! to those who are still in bad company!

[themondocain76]

I really think , Ashcroft never got the respect he deserved and I love his music . But I do not like what they did too him . He never got the credit he deserves 

[necromaniax]

you're all a bunch of fucking faggs just like this stupid tallentless son of a whore...THE DRUGS DO WORK !!!...what a lonely boring prick

[bigdo87]

@necromaniax - you sound like a right boring prick mate. why don't you carry on injecting smack you drugged up fucking cunt

[johnnylongback]

@necromaniax what a really shallow idiotic comment. Your a complete arsewipe i mean if you cant read between the lines it shows just how intelligent you are you fucking prick. No your sort man theirs no depth to you at all. Your a pointless prick now piss off.

[Bockwuascht]

i´ll see him in 4 weeks...jippiiii!

[1975Marshall]

Ashcroft = Legend!

[AShallowBay]

He wrote this about his father, who died of cancer, and was a drug addict. It hurts me every time I listen to this song, he puts so much emotion into it.

True legend.

[ecopurse]

it is about love, not about drugs....

[raurirauri]

really good!

[MarceloVulgo73]

O cara canta muito, big voice!!!!

beautiful song!

[mrclean2022]

This is such an amazing live performance, why does it have so little views??

[giacotubo]

how is it possible to improve something which is already faboulous?? that's the way he did.

[vinygee]

Depressingly beautiful or beautifully depressing either way this song is simply enjoyable

[mpmg4]

he is crying , this may make this song so deeply awsome !

[edkillz]

ambience and mood is really captured. almost dream like feel to it.

[shinobugoto]

これはポジティブな歌だ。

ソロになってからの彼がこの曲を歌う時。

The Verveのバージョンの最後に

取って付けたような「Never comin down」なんて

絶対に歌わないところが最高なんだ。

[vivio19861986]

stupendo,senza parole

[inclinedmusically]

@Raga074......ultimate comment...

ultimate singing!

[Raga074]

@mcanner25

thats because he is the lead singer of the verve

[mcanner25]

he looks just like the lead singer from the verve

[719manu]

It's him.

[GelPourLesMains]

@mcanner25 Most probably because it is the leadsinger of the verve.

[saebeboblenat]

wow, really?? How strange... ;)

[megaman8484]

u look like the lead pube hanging from ur moms pussy

[HitParadeTV]

@mcanner25

he is, you gimp,

[DJsQuar3On3]

maybe that because he is:)

[Jimmyjewels]

@mcanner25 lol :)