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RICHARD RELEASES NEW SONG FOR DOWNLOAD

RICHARD'S SOLO ALBUM DUE TO BE RELEASED IN APRIL 2010 MORE HERE

Rare footage of The Verve performing Slide Away in 1994 on a German TV talk show called 'Live aus dem Schlachthof' - also shows the beginning of Stormy Clouds as the credits come up. This was presumably earlier in the day that they performed at the Schlachthof (Frankfurt) on 25-02-1994. Note Si Jones is wearing Richard's shirt (or an identical one!) in the later performance (check the video section).

VOTE NOW FOR THE VERVE - RATE A STORM IN HEAVEN, A NORTHERN SOUL AND URBAN HYMNS

RATHER BE  CD Single - 1. Rather Be (Edit)  2. Love Is Noise (Tom Middleton Remix) 7" Single #1 Side A - Rather Be (Edit)  Side B - Major Force 7" Single #2 Side A - Rather Be (Edit)  Side B - All Night Long The band recorded b-sides for Rather Be late September.  Digital Bundle 1. Rather Be (Edit) 2. All Night Long 3. Major Force 4. Love Is Noise remix [watch the video here]

Video Interview in Japan - emimusic
	Richard Ashcroft (wmv) (real)
	Nick McCabe / Simon Jones (wmv) (real)
	Love Is Noise / Lucky Man - Coachella

Richard Ashcroft solo date
	Last Days Of Summer	Stowe House, Buckingham	25 August
	Great performance by Richard - he stole the show with a brilliant setlist .... here

Read an in depth interview with The Verve about Forth here: part one part two   read a fan's review here ...and another here cheapest price here   Tracklisting: 01 Sit And Wonder 02 Love Is Noise 03 Rather Be 04 Judas 05 Numbness 06 I See Houses 07 Noise Epic 08  Valium Skies 09 Columbo 10 Appalachian Springs

	The Verve talk about Love Is Noise [peaked No.4 in the UK singles charts] about the video      [ lyrics ]

 

THE VERVE ALL SET TO GO ON ... AND ON ...AND ON...

Simon Jones told Billboard they'll carry on at their own pace but, "this definitely is  an ongoing concern; it's not something that we're all gonna chuck away again".

He confirmed that Richard Ashcroft was contractually obligated to record another solo album but it wouldn't interfere with his work with the band. read more here

 

THE VERVE CLOSE THEIR SUMMER OF FESTIVALS WITH A STUNNING PERFORMANCE AT CHELMSFORD V FESTIVAL despite rumours of cancellation due to band conflict.

Three songs were played form their new album Forth - Sit And Wonder, Rather Be and new single Love Is Noise. Richard dedicated The Rolling People to the late Isaac Hayes. read more here

 

The Verve performed an amazing set at Maida Vale Studios BBC Radio 1 on Tuesday  05-08-08:

Sit And Wonder
Sonnet
Rather Be
This Is Music
Lucky Man
Bitter Sweet Symphony
Love Is Noise

There was also a 3 part interview with Richard Ashcroft, in which he said performing at Glastonbury was like a bungee jump for him, but no future plans for The Verve were revealed at this time. He also vowed to continue his solo career and "saw no reason why it shouldn't continue alongside The Verve".  [Good news for both Verve fans and solo fans!]
 
Interview with Nick McCabe at the Eden Project here
[WATCH Eden Sessions videos here]

Love Is Noise - NME "Track Of The Week" 9/10 more

Still some inter-band tensions - Richard Ashcroft confirms that reuniting the band has not been all plain sailing.  [more here]
 

Italia Wave gig was cancelled due to Richard suffering from pharyngitis and a chest infection. He was prescribed antibiotics and advised by a doctor to rest. Apologies were made to fans on their official website.

The Verve were back on track with a [shortened] set at Summercase, Spain 18/19 July.

 

The Verve wow the crowds at Glastonbury read more here Life's An Ocean

	NEW SONG AIRED AT EDEN SESSIONS 27-06-08 I See Houses
	The band were on top form, Richard was relaxed and happy and chatty between songs. It was raining but it didn't matter. It was The Verve !
	Rather Be - Nova Rock, Austria 14-06-08

 

This is Music The Verve !

	Three steps to 'nye bevan'

	The Verve make a video for The Drugs Don't Work
	[view more of these videos]

 

QUOTE

Richard Ashcroft There's more chance of getting all four Beatles on stage together than a Verve reunion.

                                 

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