More On The Gallagher's Secret Sister

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The estranged father of Oasis rockers Liam and Noel Gallagher has confirmed press reports that the musicians have a secret sister. Tommy Gallaher was married to Liam and Noel's mother Peggy when he fathered a love child, Emma Davies, who was born only 11 months after Liam in 1973. The 62-year-old says, "Yes, it's true. I'm her dad and I'm happy to say so." The Wondewall hitmakers have refused to have any contact with their father since he divorced their mother in 1986.

source: www.contactmusic.com

Noel To Write For Monkeys?

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Noel Gallagher wants to write songs for his new drinking buddies Arctic Monkeys.

The 39-year-old Oasis star was impressed by the lads after ex-Monkey Andy Nicholson, 20, stuffed him in a tequila drinking contest in May.

And a pal said: "Noel doesn't want to tour any more. He'd prefer to write for other people and top of the list is the Arctic Monkeys.

"He really likes lead singer Alex Turner and thinks they could be the next Oasis."

Source www.people.co.uk

The Gallaghers Are Set To Become The Biggest Unsigned Band In The World With Their New "Definitive Collection"

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Oasis have announced that they will release a new album this year.

Despite warning fans that they would not be releasing anything before 2007, the band have confirmed that new record 'Stop The Clocks' will come out on November 20. The record represents a U-turn for the group. It collects together Oasis' best moments despite Noel Gallagher's insistence that the band would never release a greatest hits.

"This is from the horse's mouth. We will only do a best of when we split up. The only thing we've got that might be in the pipeline next year will be another B-sides album, all the B-sides from 'Standing...' up to this lot," he told NME last year. "I never understood Manics and Blur putting out Best Ofs - I mean, what the f**k's all that about? It's kind of saying that whatever you're gonna do from there on is not gonna be your best. We'll put out a Best Of when we stop. No Best Of or singles album until it's done and dusted."

However, rather than collect together the flipsides from the group's recent singles, Oasis are now opting for a "definitive collection" with tracks handpicked by the band members themselves - although even this Noel was not initially keen on. "I think they're [the record label] going to force our hand. I really wouldn't want to do it, but if they put one out we'll have to get involved otherwise it will be s**t," he explained last December. "It's all a scam. You should put one out only when you're finished - in chronological order. But I have a feeling they'll do the dirty on us."
So far the band have revealed the 18 track compilation will contain the "greatest B-side ever" 'Acquiesce' and 'Half The World Away', the Noel-fronted song that became the theme tune to The Royle Family. Other selections include singles 'Supersonic', 'Wonderwall' and 'The Importance Of Being Idle', while the band are finalising what else they want to make the cut.

Significantly, the release of 'Stop The Clocks' marks the end of Oasis' current deal with their label SonyBMG, and with Noel indicating he would look for a new label after the contract was up, Oasis look set to start 2007 as the biggest unsigned band on the planet. "Any artist at the end of their deal, still selling albums, is in a position to negotiate a much stronger deal," explained Stuart Clarke of music business bible Music Week. "Oasis are in the financial position where they don't need record company investment to make records; they can approach their deals differently."

It's likely they could command something upwards £3 Million for a one record deal with a major label. "The band may choose to make the albums using their own money," explained Clarke, "and deliver a finished product to the label that makes the strongest offer, as we saw with Thom Yorke's solo record 'The Eraser' recently."

For now though the band are planning to take a "Sabbatical" before they're expected to start work on new material next year.

Source: NME Magazine

Russell Brand With Oasis At KOKO

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Russell Brand is hosting Oasis' only gig this year at KOKO on November 2, getting Noel to support him for drugs charity Focus 12. He explains how he lured the Gallagher out of his sabbatical:

"It's a great charity, but they never have enough money and I was really glad that I had a place to go to, so I thought I'd do a gig. Noel came and saw me do stand up a while ago, he liked it and since then we've become friends. He comes on my BBC 6Music show every week and mucks about, so I asked him to do the gig, so he said, 'Yeah I'll do it for your f***ing junkie mates if you want'.

A typically insensitive Gallagher attitude to a serious issue, but as long as he's agreed to turn up we can tolerate his boorishness. Did I insist on him supporting me? No, I'm aware that sounds ridiculous but he insisted on it. He doesn't want people to think it's his night, he doesn't want the burden of responsibility on his already arthritic shoulders.

He's got a Best Of coming out around the gig? Bloody hell! For a man whose entire career have ripped off The Beatles it strikes me that having a Best Of CD is one step to far! (Laughs).

Source: NME Magazine

Oasis Are Mad Fer The Hits

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Its the hottest talking point across the country which tracks should appear on the Oasis greatest hits album? On Wednesday I revealed the band are launching an 18-track double album, Stop The Clocks, in November.

So far Noel and Liam Gallagher have only let us in on songs they will definitely include Acquiesce, Half The World Away, Wonderwall and Supersonic. But now Ive uncovered the full list of tracks Noel wants to make up the collection.

And it has thrown up a few surprises including two previously unreleased tunes. Noel has had the two new songs up his sleeve for years title track Stop The Clocks and Boy With The Blues. Way back in October 2002 Noel said: I have a song called Stop The Clocks, which at the moment is acoustic, but could be massive. I wrote it quite recently and I think its the best song Ive ever written. The few people that have heard it really like it.

Ive got so bored waiting for TheLa's to come back that it sounds like how Id want them to if they did return. Later that year Noel added: It was written while Liam was doing vocals for Stop Crying Your Heart Out. The album was based round that song, its a kind of long Champagne Supernova-thing. Its got fantastic lyrics and a great vibe. Weve got six or seven versions of it because none of them quite sat in the pocket.

Noel gave the song a rare outing at the Zanzibar Club in Liverpool back in 2003 in an acoustic session with bandmate Gem Archer.

The rest of the album includes their eight No1 singles, three other singles, three B-sides and two album tracks. But there are some big surprises.

I never thought Noel would have rated Lyla, The Importance Of Being Idle and Go Let It Out ahead of legendary rock anthems such as Stop Crying Your Heart Out.

Ive included the full list, Below, for your perusal.

01 Some Might Say
02 Don't Look Back In Anger
03 D'You Know What I Mean?
04 All Around The World
05 Go Let It Out
06 The Hindu Times
07 Lyla
08 The Importance Of Being Idle
09 Masterplan
10 Half The World Away
11 Acquiesce
12 Champagne Supernova
13 Rock 'n' Roll Star
14 Supersonic
15 Wonderwall
16 Whatever
17 Boy With The Blues
18 Stop The Clocks

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Uncut Magazine 100 Greatest Debut Albums

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Uncut's 100 Greatest Debut Albums

List Your Oasis Greats

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AS I told you yesterday, Oasis are to release their Greatest Hits album, called Stop The Clocks, in November.

Liam and Noel Gallagher will announce the final track listing in September.

So far we know that the lads will include their 1994 debut single Supersonic and the anthem Wonderwall.

The 18-track double CD will also feature Acquiesce — dubbed “the greatest B-side ever” — and Half The World Away, another B-side familiar to TV viewers as the theme tune to The Royle Family.

I want you to send me an email to biz@the-sun.co.uk with 14 other songs You think Must be on the CD.

Here are mine:
1 Live Forever
2 Cigarettes And Alcohol
3 Some Might Say
4 Whatever
5 Masterplan
6 Champagne Supernova
7 Don’t Look Back In Anger
8 Slide Away
9 Rock ’n’ Roll Star
10 Stop Crying Your Heart Out
11 D’You Know What I Mean?
12 Guess God Thinks I’m Abel
13 Married With Children
14 Talk Tonight

Source: www.thesun.co.uk
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Rock supergroup Oasis have slammed reports they are to disband following the release of a greatest hits album later this year.

Stop The Clocks will feature 18 of the British band's best tracks, including Wonderwall, Half The World Away and Supersonic, as well as some lesser-known B-sides.

But the Gallagher brothers-fronted group deny the record heralds their demise, insisting it's merely their "dream set list.

"They say: "This is not a full stop, but merely a time out and a chance for the world to review the immense contribution Oasis have made to rock 'n' roll."

A spokeswoman for the band adds: "(There's) absolutely no truth in these rumours.

"They've been touring for nearly two years and finished in May, and then they said they were going to take some time out."

Source: IOL.IE
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