Noel Gallagher: 'Solo Album Is Coming'

The Oasis man tells NME about all his recording plans

Oasis mainman Noel Gallagher has confirmed that he already has song earmarked for a solo album.

Speaking in the new issue of NME, Gallagher said that following his recent solo concert appearances he was making tentative steps towards a solo project.

He said: "I've actually got a backlog of songs that are slowly building up. The thing about a solo record is the time to do one is between Oasis world tours because you'd have a good couple of years.

"But it takes me so long to write the songs that eventually I run out of time (before Oasis begins again), but I've got a backlog now of about four or five songs which are probably too far in the past as far as the band in concerned, but which could work on my record... it's coming."

Gallagher also said that Oasis have already written most of the follow up to 2005's 'Don't Believe The Truth'.

He explained: "The next one in theory is already fucking written. I've got eight songs that I'm pretty happy with. I think Liam's got one or two that he thinks are brilliant. We're waiting for Gem and Andy. It's just a case of sitting down and saying, 'When do we want to do this?'"

Source: www.nme.com

On This Day In Oasis History...

"Supersonic" is the debut single released by British rock band Oasis, written by Noel Gallagher. It also appears on their debut album, Definitely Maybe. It was released on the 11th April 1994 and peaked at #31 on the official UK charts. It was the song performed by the band on their debut national TV performance on Channel 4's The Word, transmitted on the 18th March 1994. It remains to this day a favourite song of both the band and the fans (On the Definitely Maybe DVD Noel cites it as his favourite Oasis song). The single went silver in the UK on June 30th 2006, 12 years and 3 months after is original release.

In spite of its popularity, Gallagher claims the song is basically a collection of nonsense lyrics written in a matter of minutes, just before the band entered the recording studios to record the track. The identity of the character "Elsa" caused some confusion — according to the song She done it with a doctor/On a helicopter/she sniffin' in a tissue/Sellin' the Big Issue. Noel claims, "Someone told me "Supersonic" was about teenage prostitution. Shit!".

It has since been revealed that Elsa was a nine-stone rottweiler with a flatulence problem who was in the studio on the day the song was written, hence the line "she's into Alka Seltzer". It was written and recorded at The Pink Museum in Liverpool. The plan was for Oasis to record "Bring It On Down" for their debut single and another bunch of demos. However, Supersonic was written and it impressed everyone so much, it was chosen to be the band's first single.

In March 2005, Q magazine placed "Supersonic" at number 20 in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks.

The song is included on Oasis' 'best-of' album Stop The Clocks.

Source: Wikipedia

DJ Set This Saturday, Centre Of The Universe

Saturday 14th April @ Dirty South, Lewisham/ Lee High Road
Bonehead (Oasis) Night

Featuring: Freedom High + Thee Outlaws + Peacock Avenue + General Paulus + Dirty Sam

The man without the hair, formerly of Oasis (when they were good, coincidentally) Bonehead gets his head down and battering-rams his way into Dirty South, giving it some ah that on the turntables, and presenting a host of upcoming bands who no doubt owe much to his former band…

Freedom High: Apparently a phrase originally used to describe the spirited mood of protesters on march day, Freedom High is also a London-based five-piece rock band whose mission to make catchy, hook-laden pop is a meritorious march against mediocrity. www.myspace.com/freedomhigh

Thee Outlaws: Southampton-based garage-rock punkers Thee Outlaws are a riotous four-piece whose ambitions to “start a revolution” promises much moshpit-based bonding. And possible pregnancies. www.myspace.com/theeoutlaws

Peacock Avenue: West Midlands-based mod-rock Quadrophenists Peacock Avenue address the notion that Modism is still a way of life. Postmodern, post-mod posterboys with a postmark. www.myspace.com/peacockavenue

General Paulus: Local boys who burst forth with big beats, fuzz-addled guitar breaks and heartfelt lyrics that recall Beefheart, Nirvana and The Doors. Not bad at all, sir. www.myspace.com/generalpaulus

Dirty Sam: Catchy melodies meets bittersweet lyrical leanings in the style of Morrissey. Lovely stuff. www.myspace.com/wearedirtysam

Doors: 8pm – 2am.
Admission: £8

Inside This weeks NME

First the gigs, then Glasto, now... Noel's solo album!

Source: www.nme.com

Tyler Mocks Gallagher's Onstage Cool

Aerosmith star Steven Tyler has poked fun at Liam Gallagher in a new interview, claiming the Oasis singer is a terrible frontman.

The Live Forever star reminds the Walk This Way rocker of a terrible guy who fronted one of his bandmate Joe Perry's former group's - and was so bored with the music he pasted photos of naked women all over the stage so he could gaze down at them as he performed.

Tyler says, "The lead singer would tape a copy of Playboy to the stage and look at the girls and he didn't give a s**t - kind of like that singer in Oasis." The Aerosmith singer accepts Gallagher is just trying to be cool but he'd love to see the Oasis frontman really let loose.

Tyler adds, "Even Liam does a dance to whatever he's feeling. When he gets home he doesn't continue to kick the imaginary wires on the floor, does he?"

Source: www.contactmusic.com

Doctor Who!

Double, double, toil and trouble... Tardis burn and Time Lord bubble.

These are the hags who go head-to-head-to head with The Doctor.

The curtain rises when he takes new assistant Martha for her first spin in the BARDis - to see William Shakespeare in 1599.

In perhaps the most visually spectacular episode of Doctor Who yet, the special effects team recreated a stunning replica of 16th-century London, including a model of the famous Globe Theatre.

But there's little time for The Doctor (Paisley-born David Tennant) and Martha (Freema Agyeman) to enjoy the view before the witches put them under a spell that could change history. But our heroes match their foes - Measure for Measure.

They are joined by Shameless star Dean Lennox Kelly as a Shakespeare he revealed was inspired by rockers Oasis.

Dean, 34, said: "The director told me, 'Think Liam Gallagher - except that you're actually a lyrical genius.' They wanted him to be a 16th-century rock star."

Source: www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Easter Mum Day

Forget the Easter bunnies, here are the Easter mummies.

Celeb mothers-to-be were out in force at the weekend showing off their Easter buns in the oven.
At least they all have a good excuse for scoffing chocolate eggs and forgetting any of the usual starry fad diets.

Noel Gallagher and his Scots girlfriend Sara MacDonald were out in London and the Oasis songwriter was surrounded by bumps.

As well as girlfriend of seven years Sara, 31, who is four months pregnant with their first child, Noel was hugged by a pregnant fan.

The guitarist, who has a seven-year-old daughter Anais with his ex-wife Meg Mathews, was walking in London with a swell-looking Sara when a pregnant fan stopped them and gave him a huge cuddle.

The former hell-raiser looks like he's doing his bit for Mothercare. While Sara's smock and polo neck only showed off a little bump .

Source: www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Rocker Noel Is Dad For It

Noel Gallagher looks like he can’t wait to become a dad again as he enjoys a stroll in the Easter sun.

The Oasis star cuddled pregnant girlfriend Sara MacDonald on a shopping trip in London. And he was so loved up he even hugged a pregnant fan.

In the old days Noel would Look Back In Anger at such a show of public affection.

And his odd behaviour had chuckling Sara in fits.

Noel acting the softie? It made me laugh too . . .

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Beat That

Towers of London frontman Donny, 26 - desperate to preserve his glamourous rock 'n' roll image - is dating Tatia Starkey, 21.

Her dad is Oasis drummer Zak Starkey - the son of Beatles legend Ringo Starr.

Tatia Starkey,bears a striking resemblance to her famous drummer grandad. But to fans of saucy dance troupe Narni Shakers she is better known by the stage name Tasher.

Source: www.people.co.uk

Noel's Pregnant Pause

The softer, gentler Noel Gallagher says his girlfriend Sara MacDonald's pregnancy could delay the birth of Oasis' seventh album.

He says the band have "eight really good tracks" ready to start working on, but he plans to devote as much time to Sara, who is four months pregnant. He said: "We virtually have an entire album ready to go, so there won't be a great deal of work to do.

"But as Sara is making a baby, that kind of puts most of this year out, I would have thought." Sweet.

Source: www.mirror.co.uk

Rock Stars To Receate Sgt Pepper

Oasis, The Killers and Razorlight are to cover songs from The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band to mark the album's 40th anniversary.

James Morrison, The Fratellis, Travis and the Kaiser Chiefs are among the other acts taking part in the special recording sessions for BBC Radio 2.

The engineer in charge of the original 1967 sessions will use the same equipment to record the new versions.

The results will be aired on Radio 2 on 2 June, a day after the anniversary.

The original album was released on 1 June 1967 and went on to be regarded as one of the best and most influential releases in rock history.

Last year, it came top of a Radio 2 poll to find the best number one album of all time.

'Unique event'

The modern rock bands will be recorded by audio engineer Geoff Emerick, using the one-inch four-track equipment he captured the original on 40 years ago.

Radio 2 is also celebrating its 40th birthday this year, and the programme will form part of the station's '60s Season.

Radio 2 controller Lesley Douglas said: "This will be not only a unique radio event, but a very special musical moment.

"The range and quality of artists involved ensure that this will be a fitting tribute to one of the great albums of all time."

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

"Sorry Mate, I Don't Have Any Room"

Noel Gallagher, 39, missed out on the chance to sign The Twang by refusing their demo at Glastonbury 2004.

Wide Awake singer Phil Etheridge, 25, told Teletext's Planet Sound: "Noel said, sorry, mate, I don't have any room.'

"I looked at his huge coat and thought, 'You lying git, you must have at least 10 pockets' If I meet Noel, I'm going to remind him.

"I walked past him at the NME Awards, he gave me a definite nod of approving recognition".

"I hope we don't get to busy to check out demos. If anyone wants to hand me one they're welcome."

Source: Daily Star

All-Star Line-Up To Re-Record Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

The Beatles' iconic album Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is to be re-recorded by a host of modern acts, including Oasis, The Killers and Razorlight.

Campaigning rocker Bob Geldof is organising the project, which will mark the LP's 40th anniversary this year (07).

The tracks will be recorded at The Beatles' Abbey Road recording studios in London, using analogue equipment from the Fab Four's era.

Geldof is still recruiting acts to the project and hopes U2 will agree to record a track.

The album will be recorded by Grammy-winning Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick and will be broadcast on BBC Radio 2 later this year (06).

Radio 2 controller Lesley Douglas says, "This will be not only a unique radio event but a very special musical moment."

Source: www.contactmusic.com

Lord Don't Slow Me Down Documentary On Dutch Television.

On Saturday April, 7th 2007, Nederland 3 will be showing the Oasis Lord Don't Slow Me Down Documentary!

It will start at 23:20 and finish at 00:20 hrs (Local Time).

Jail For Noel If Kid Is Named Chutney or Gizmo?

If Noel Gallagher names his kid Chutney or Gizmo, he deserves to go to jail.

Bottom line.

Those poor kids will never live it down.

Let's hope he's joking, or he's a bigger "f*ck face" than his brother.

Source: www.bbcamerica.com

Glasto: "We Definitely Want Noel"

The licence is sorted, festival sold out - now Michael Eavis is taking the Oasis man up on his offer to play this year's bash

Michael Eavis has promised to call Noel Gallagher after the Oasis guitarist asked to play the Glastonbury festival. Speaking in last week's NME (march 31), he declared he would like to bring his acoustic solo show to this year's bash and hoped that, bu telling NME, the festival chief would give him a bell.

He said: "Glastonbury's acoustic tent sounds nice. Do us a favour - stick that in and Mr Eavis will give me a call."

Well, it's been a busy week for Michael. Last Tuesday (March 27) the festival was granted a licence to take place by Mendip District Council and then on Sunday (April 1) festival tickets went onsale and were all snapped up by eager fans in hours.

And despite experiencing a hectic few days, Michael and his daughter, co-organiser Emily, insist they'll now take Noel up on his offer.

"We definitely want Noel!" declared Emily, who encouraged Michael to ring him.

"I don't know whether to phone Noel or not, that's the thing. Has he still got the same phone number?" asked the farmer.

"I've got his mobile number, so I should phone him, should I? I will do then, but if he tells me to get lost it will be NME's fault!

Source: NME

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Noel Gallagher On Radio One Entertainment Podcast

Right click and save here to download the Radio One Entertainment Podcast, it features a hilarious interview with Noel Gallagher.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk/radio1

Rourke: It Will Be Even Bigger Next Year

After entertaining the Manchester masses, it was on to the serious business of partying for the rock stars and organisers of the Versus Cancer gig.

The official after-show party was at the city's Hard Rock Café, with event organiser, ex-Smiths bassist Andy Rourke, finally getting to kick back his heels after months of hectic planning for the huge event in aid of Manchester's Christie hospital.

He was joined by stars including guitarist Bernard Butler, ex-Stone Roses bassist Mani, Shameless actors Jody Latham and Elliott Tittensor and Corrie's Tupele Dorgu who got to tuck into huge beef burgers and chicken drumsticks laid on for the bash.

Andy was suitably pleased with the show's success, although he's already plotting how to build on that for next year.

He told me: "We're thinking about maybe holding it outdoors next year, making it into a four-day event. We've thought about holding it at the City of Manchester Stadium or Heaton Park.

"We just need to think about how we can top this year's line-up and entertainment."

Meanwhile, across town some of the show's other stars chose to hold their own exclusive soirees.

Headliner and legendary hellraiser Noel Gallagher held his own intimate bash at the Malmaison Hotel in Piccadilly where guests partied until gone 4am. Noel, who arrived with beer in hand, was joined by his girlfriend and mum-to-be Sara MacDonald, who looked stunning in a black shift dress and shoes.

Joining him in the revels were Oasis guitarist Gem Archer and M People's Mike Pickering.

Noel's buddy and modfather Paul Weller was set to have his own soiree over at the Hilton Hotel on Deansgate - although I hear he decided to call it an early night when he arrived back from the gig.

Now who said rock and roll is dead?

Source: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk