Ben Harper - The Drugs don't Work (unplugged)

[MTDSR]

cover to the verve! nice!

[TjHavock]

Please hear my version, I based it off of Ben harpers, cuz I think it's better... Tjhavock

[dharmabumx87]

drugs do work

[luieu2]

Beautiful !



[2theyellowhouse]

This is such a beautiful song. Ben Harper's voice matches with this song perfectly.

[Missysmoke420]

His voice leaves me speechless.. And with chills!

[TheFarweb]

j'adore ce morceau !! il suffit que je change le volume pour que qu'il prenne un sens différent...

[gmhaberler]

God bless you!

[marsnd1234]

mars like this song

[judezoso311]

Best vocals. The Gorge is kind of like Mars. Can't beat his voice. Come back to the northwest.

[jojoGjoy]

he's done it better than the verves !!! Ben Harper you ROCK ♥♥

[kakemase]

The verve's art of composition rules

[MrKing2383]

better than the original

[brookemcin79]

I don't like the echoes.

[stevetempouk]

Great unplugged version! Talented and genuine musician. Please take a look at my version. Thanks, Steve.

[nezballa001]

Heard my dad listening to this song years ago, and tried so goddamn hard to find it on google or youtube and couldn't. Finally, I heard him listening to it and asked who it was. Music like this should be easier to find.

[dreamingon7]

Une pure merveille...

[starcool961]

ben harper sings it better than teh verve

[Artarous]

@starcool961 Are you dumb? fucking hell he sounds happy when it should be sad

[starcool961]

@Artarous it doesn't matter this version is way better than any other version thumb up if u agree

[TheUnknownpersuader]

@starcool961 yes better than any other i've heard

[Artarous]

@starcool961 it matters mate, the song was written for a mood and that mood is not happy. cheers if ubderstand piss on ya if you dont :p

[starcool961]

@Artarous if you like the verve what don't go watch their version and leave this version for ben harper fans

[Artarous]

@starcool961 hey, all I said was he sounded happy and he does. If we all know what the song was written for we would all see that it is a beautiful dark song, I watched this cover to see how Mr Harper would pull it off. sorry for sticking to the heart of the song. Merry Christnas all

[starcool961]

@Artarous ok apologie accepted by the way i don't believe in christams anyway 

[starcool961]

8 people like drugs and they that durgs do work

[TheMisseliana]

linda!

[MrNickMMM]

Beautiful.

[davidholmes282]

@MrNickMMM so beautiful

[wongmansgurl]

Ben Harper is the absolute most talented singer and song writer of our generation. His words are so inspiring, written with such meaning and feeling. So different from the cookie cutter mainstream music that has taken over the air waves and turned our children into mindless zombies. Thank you Ben Harper for producing quality music that my kids won't listen to, therefore I can "burn one down" , jam my Ben Harper Playlist and know that i will have a few minutes to chill!

[thedepartingdistrict]

I want to be like him one day!

[parigod]

Ben's covers are just as awesome as his originals. He's just an all around awesome artist.

[nillaice1]

I think The Verve is one of the most underrated artists of my generation!

[alice981]

@nillaice1 if god have a voice it sounds like richard ashcroft

[zeebeam]

Ben chose a very sentimental and powerful song here. The lyrics may be sad but have a hint of redemption.

[311stoneybaby311]

I prefer Ben's version. But I'm real glad Richard Ashcroft wrote it.

[archfactor]

Ben is the only current artist worth my money for a concert. The man is simply OUTSTANDING!!!

[added23]

@archfactor not really. theres cage the elephant, the black keys, radio moscow, witchcraft and probably alot more. theres even me,. dont know if youll like my songs but you might, check out my channel

[davidholmes282]

@archfactor wow you must not listen to a lot of music... ha

[Andrelela14]

ben harper need more respect!

[92shaydee]

@Andrelela14  your right , under rated (N)

[JenniferCuppett]

Adam Gontier does it betta

[musicaaa26]

Love it !!!! French fan

Check my cover if you want :))

[scigs1234]

Crazy. I was just listening to this song!

[EddyWasHereToday]

Such simplicity and grace! He amps it up with beautiful Lyrics and creates an explosion of pure passion!! Ben Harper is amazing!

[wanderingtraveler100]

Beautiful cover :)

[jeffreydesousa]

I think it's better than the original. That's saying something.

[boywithnoname69]

@jeffreydesousa absolutely with you 100%

[brook19]

@jeffreydesousa: never! shit delay on his voice, verve's one is much better, but good effort

[missmele19]

so beautiful

[MJMEMH]

ben harper version = favorite song of all time

[IzzyWonka]

drugs dont work.

[MrElisewin89]

I prefer the original version, anyway Ben Harper did a very good job..as usual!

[DEADFRED13]

2 people were to dumb to recognize the difference between thumbs up and thumbs down

[Carrotlocks]

this sounds fucking retarded

sorry ben harper fans, i really cant stand this cover

[SheilaFerrara]

@Carrotlocks

eat a dick faggot

[22rawrrawr]

this is one of those songs that can bring me to tears

[davidholmes282]

@22rawrrawr yeah very powerful his voice is

[22rawrrawr]

@davidholmes282 haha that was very yoda-ish very powerful his voice is

[davidholmes282]

@22rawrrawr :)

[juanbbs]

uhull quero ouvir isso aí no campeche!!! vai ser demais!!

[caneiroso]

sem palavras linda *****

[brosseryt]

ben harper sings so soulfully; he sings from his heart and speaks his mind, he doesn't care what others think, he sings for what he believes in

thank you ben

[lite1979]

Good cover!

[MikeBebot]

@lite1979 from which singer? i would like to know!!

[lite1979]

@MikeBebot The original version of "The Drugs don't Work" was done by The Verve and appears on the album Urban Hymns.

[MikeBebot]

@lite1979 thx!!



[Danni3lilbirds]

This always make me think of my dad. hes the one who introduced me to ben harpers amazing music and he struggles with drug dependency. it gets really tough but this song makes me want to keep on trying. id really like to see his face again, when its really him looking out at me.

[Danni3lilbirds]

This always make me think of my dad. hes the one who introduced me to ben harpers amazing music and he struggles with drug dependency. it gets really tough but this song makes me want to keep on trying. id really like to see his face again, when hes clean.

[ihavenonameandadress]

Ashcroft is a god!!!

[TheDimanic]

Discodrummer said it all. Ben Harper IS the most under rated artist of ANY generation, and I am counted amoung the Gen X. Old perhaps, but far from deaf.

[sillygreenmeep]

this song got me through my first 30 days of sobriety. LOL. along with a few choice others.... hahah ohhhh what fucking INSANE times those were...

[2misspuffin]

This song is too beautiful for this world. Ben Harper is amazing. I kind of want to cry every time I hear it.

[MCnerdhammer]

@fitzyboy19792008 stfu

[xxMoMurderJrxx]

i think Adam Gontier (Three Days Grace) did this better thn he does but this is stil good

[daviddowns81]

@xxMoMurderJrxx no.

[xxMoMurderJrxx]

@daviddowns81 yes .. in my opinion

[daviddowns81]

@xxMoMurderJrxx well, I see you are only 12, so I say wait a few years when your tastes change and evolve and see the beauty in this performance, as opposed to the manufactured sounds of a band like TDG.

[xxMoMurderJrxx]

@daviddowns81 umm atualyy Adams voice isnt alterd at all ever and and i know the beauty of music, and im old enough to form my own opinion

[xxMoMurderJrxx]

@xxMoMurderJrxx 3DG is awsome Live just good as their recording and i dont like it cuz its a lil to high pitched

[fitzyboy19792008]

leave it to Ben Harper to slaughter a perfectly good song. Clearly the drugs still work, cuz he sounds a little fucked up.

[mrjamesbrady1]

im 18 and dis lad fkn brilliant i love burn one down as an ex weed lover it makes me wana light 1 up lol

[yazzman13]

I like Ben Harper but do not like the stupid echo on this song...and however you slice it isn't as good as the Verve version.

[dointhacockroach]

why compare this to the verve or say well, it's ok but it's no richard ashcroft. go comment on his shit than or appreciate greatness and stfu.

[megaman8484]

haha is this a joke, wat a load of shite, like a gay singing, leave it to ashcroft mate nuff said

[Pyschadelic60s]

Freakin love Ben Harper, But he aint no Richard Ashcroft =P nice try tho

[deadboy37]

also listen to this song sung by Adam from three days grace

[dimenhigh]

lol @ 0:25

[TheKingkuper]

@dimenhigh why is that funny?

[kivvies]

i saw ben live in charleston it was a life changing experience.HE HAS SO MUCH LOVE IN HIS MUSIC AND HEART THE WORLD WOULD TRULY BE A BETTER PLACE IF WE ALL WOULD JUST STOP FOR A MINUTE EACH DAY HEAR HIS VOICE AND MESSAGE

[Crelin1150]

@castro3149 it's fine if you like ben harper's version better, but adding "i'm sorry no dis-respect to them" then stating "but they are weak" is simply ignorant. It's like saying "I'm not trying to be condescending but I'm better than you." - Also, if you were to do a little research you would find that the verve's lead singer wrote this song about his father, there's not a whole lot in this world that can produce more emotion than that.

[TheMissjennyjenn]

This song makes me think of manic depression and somone suffering with the meds..the drugs don't work they only make you worse ...BUT I KNOW i will see your face again....hmmmmmm come to think of it many of his songs do...hmmmmm..I love ben ..i wonder if he or somone very close to him has this "illness"..just my 2 cents for what it's worth!...anyone know for sure?

[charityeden]

@TheMissjennyjenn He didn't write this song, it is a Verve cover. It is about the lead singer's father's battle with cancer. "The drugs don't work, they just make you worse"...meaning chemotherapy.

[lasdla72]

this song is so hard to play on guitar!

[themostest1]

Ben Harper Legend

[tonysan2]

love this version and the original but this version chills me too the bone!

[missingmyRakkasan]

hit close to home! God i miss My Love!

beautiful song

[MegaZiggi]

sexual healing is rinsing longside the original. it adds too it.

this one is karaoke compared to the verve]s original.

big up tough.

[castro3149]

@MegaZiggi omg how can you call this "karaoke" i just listened to the verves version and i'm sorry no dis-respect to them but they are weak BEN HARPER makes this song! When he sings it touches your soul it somehow puts you in the middle of the song like your there feeling the pain the love the sadness but HOPE all at the same time thats what music is suppose todo!

[dimenhigh]

@castro3149 HAHAHAHAHA WOW people r so different - crazy difference in opinions - I dnt thnk this guy can hold a candle 2 The verve

[UgaBugaWoga]

the Live From Mars album is a MUST HAVE!!!

[Djabo2009]

♥

[GoA250573]

He is the best :-)

[Ducks4President]

Okay, okay - Who's up for some suicide?! Anyone with me?

[darkrockstar12]

@Ducks4President im with you on that buddy

[ashleynice11]

Ben Harper his voice could just heal the soul!! Love this song!

[st4rless]

Hope this true love also exists in real life! i'm not so sure right now! I miss you

[theswitchroom]

I cant forget Ben giving all the tapers crap at the first Bonnaroo, but dang this cover is unbelievable. Stop talking and sing for us Ben!

[dubLJeez]

epic

[spacerobotsinlove]

Ben Harper is one of the best live artists I've ever seen. He is one of the only musicians that actually inspire me. So, so, so goooood.

[MissD79]

@spacerobotsinlove I was apprehensive about going to see him live, only because my ex and his best mate wouldn't shut up about Ben Harper, I seen him at the Horden Pavillion, Sydney, and OMG, what a concert! Certainly won me over.

[discodrummer420]

i think ben harper is one of the most under rated artists of my generation

[5eyz]

@discodrummer420 and what is your generation?

[discodrummer420]

@5eyz i'm 28

[Woodla1987]

@discodrummer420 thats so true :-(

[elevatn]

@discodrummer420 --- Other than the Avett Brothers...

[forby24]

@discodrummer420 with out doubt. the best artist of the genre possibly EVER

[johneric420]

@discodrummer420 he is.

[JadJuls989]

Such a good cover, but i like more the original by The Verve - Richard Aschcroft got a voice I think is perfect for the lyrics of this song.

Anyway, really a good job.

[rockerD1717]

this is the good version..omg i love it soo much..thanks for posting =]

[311stoneybaby311]

Thank you so much for posting this! I have looked for this version for weeks.

[akallabror]

@311stoneybaby311

same here; this version is amazingly hard to come by

[evan06kirk]

i love it!