Former singer and chief songwriter in the Verve, one of the most influential and successful bands of the 1990' s, returns with his third solo outing 'Keys to the World'...featuring the first single 'Break the Night with Colour'. Richard marked his new return with a stunning performance of the Verve's ' Bittersweet Symphony' (with Coldplay) at recent Live 8 show. By way of introducing Richard Ashcroft, Chris Martin described the Verve's 'Bittersweet Symphony' as the best song ever written, sung by the best singer in the world. Capitol. 2006.