Noel Gallagher : Manchester Gave Me My Best Hits

Legendary Mancunian Noel Gallagher has claimed he wouldn't mind moving back to his hometown – claiming he wrote some of his best songs here.

Speaking to Manchester's new indie/rock radio station Xfm, the Oasis star claimed he hasn't yet ruled out a return to northern living, despite moving to the capital years ago.

He admitted that, now his daughter has grown up, he wouldn't rule out moving back to Manchester as the city inspired some of his best tunes.

Source: www.manchester.com

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Xfm's Best British Songs Of All Time

On Bank Holiday Monday, Xfm threw caution to the wind and decided to name the Top 100 Best British Songs Of All Time. Taking in votes from you, the listeners and Xfm DJs, they compiled what they think it the definitive list of the greatest songs from Blighty.

And for the record, here's what the final line-up was...

01. Oasis - Live Forever
02. Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger
03. Oasis - Wonderwall
04. The Stone Roses - I Am The Resurrection
05. Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart
06. The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony
07. The Who - My Generation
08. Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
09. The Clash - London Calling
10. Oasis - Champagne Supernova
11. The Smiths - There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
12. Muse - Knights Of Cydonia
13. Pulp - Common People
14. The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter
15. Blur - Song 2
16. The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset
17. The Jam - A Town Called Malice
18. The Beatles - Hey Jude
19. The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil
20. The Stone Roses - Fool's Gold
21. Blur - Parklife
22. David Bowie - Life On Mars
23. The Smiths - This Charming Man
24. The Stone Roses - I Wanna Be Adored
25. Radiohead - Paranoid Android
26. The Jam - Going Underground
27. Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict A Riot
28. Radiohead - Creep
29. Muse - Plug In Baby
30. Elbow - One Day Like This
31. The Beatles - Come Together
32. The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
33. The Who - Baba O'Riley
34. Manic Street Preachers - Motorcycle Emptiness
35. Muse - Time Is Running Out
36. Coldplay - Yellow
37. Manic Street Preachers - A Design For Life
38. New Order - Blue Monday
39. John Lennon - Instant Karma!
40. Muse - Hysteria
41. Oasis - Supersonic
42. The Libertines - Can't Stand Me Now
43. Snow Patrol - Run
44. The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again
45. David Bowie - "Heroes"
46. Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out
47. Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen
48. The Undertones - Teenage Kicks
49. David Bowie - Jean Genie
50. The Libertines - Don't Look Back Into The Sun
51. Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love
52. Stereophonics - Dakota
53. The Jam - That's Entertainment
54. Oasis - Cigarettes And Alcohol
55. Radiohead - Fake Plastic Trees
56. Muse - Supermassive Black Hole
57. The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
58. Sex Pistols - Anarchy In The UK
59. Muse - Starlight
60. Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
61. Oasis - The Masterplan
62. Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy
63. Muse - Feeling Good
64. The Specials - Ghost Town
65. Ash - Girl From Mars
66. The Stone Roses - She Bangs The Drums
67. The Who - Who Are You
68. Oasis - Slide Away
69. The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
70. Coldplay - Viva La Vida
71. Arctic Monkeys - When The Sun Goes Down
72. Oasis - Rock 'N' Roll Star
73. The Jam - Down In The Tube Station At Midnight
74. Primal Scream - Rocks
75. Buzzcocks - Ever Fallen In Love With Someone...
76. Ocean Colour Scene - The Riverboat Song
77. Primal Scream - Loaded
78. The Beatles - Revolution
79. The Cure - Close To Me
80. The Kinks - Lola
81. Feeder - Just A Day
82. Coldplay - Clocks
83. David Bowie - Space Oddity
84. The Verve - The Drugs Don't Work
85. Blur - The Universal
86. Feeder - Buck Rogers
87. The Rolling Stones - (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
88. The Beatles - Strawberry Fields Forever
89. Radiohead - Karma Police
90. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall Part 2
91. The Stone Roses - Made Of Stone
92. Blur - Country House
93. Stereophonics - Pick A Part That’s New
94. The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar
95. Radiohead - High And Dry
96. The Jam - Eton Rifles
97. The Rolling Stones - Ruby Tuesday
98. The Stone Roses - Waterfall
99. Paul Weller - You Do Something To Me
100. The Kinks - You Really Got Me

Source: Thanks to Martin of the xfm.co.uk team

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And The Winner Is?

The winner of the tee picked at random by SALTYROCKZ is Stuart Thain who has won either a Liam and Noel tee at Saltyrockz’s range of original rock tees.

Check out the range by visiting SALTYROCKZ.COM

Look out for another exciting competition next month.

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Nigel Clark: "Oasis And Blur Weren't The Best Band Of The 1990's"

Arguably, the Britpop era was defined by ridiculously catchy pop-rock anthems, the Blur/Oasis rivalry and outspoken frontmen. And, while the music has moved on, the opinionated musicians’ tradition endures – as Nigel Clark proves here.

Since leaving Dodgy, acrimoniously, in 1998, the band have made friends and reformed.

Following a solo set at Dirty South this month, Dodgy will return to Glastonbury (the 1997 festival was the last time Nigel performed with the band before leaving) and there’s also an album in the making.

When he talks about Dodgy’s heyday, during the height of Britpop in the 1990s, it is with a blend of fondness and frustration.

“If you think about the 1960s, the two main bands people mention are The Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Same thing with the 1990s, people are going to say Oasis and Blur. But they weren’t the best. There were a lot better bands in my opinion.”

I wonder if this is a reference to the fact Oasis once supported Dodgy on tour...

“They did in Manchester, they supported us on one of their first gigs,” said Nigel.

“I do know those guys but they’ve just stuck it out and done nothing new for 10 years.

“Oasis aren’t going to do anything risky because they’re going to protect their fanbase. I’m not in music for that, I want to make myself happy and push myself.”

Read the full interview here.

Source: www.newsshopper.co.uk

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Noel Gallagher: "There's No Better Sight Than Seeing Fat Topless Geordies Crying"

Noel Gallagher will have been a happy man having opined in the build up to 'Doom Sunday': "I hope Newcastle go down. There's no better sight than seeing fat topless Geordies crying." I'm sure they'd like a half decent Oasis album one of these days, Noel - but I'll tell them not to hold their breath, eh?

Legions of proud Newcastle fans (fat, half naked and otherwise) will be following their side in the Championship next season.

Noel got his wish after the Toon demonstrated exactly why they deserve relegation and the financial meltdown that comes with it. If their players deserve to become Championship fodder the board deserve to be parachute-paymented straight down to the Conference. Where to start with those clowns? Shunning Kevin Keegan in favour of Dennis Wise? Employing Joe Kinnear? Leaving Chris Hughton in charge for five games before appointing Shearer? Appointing Shearer?

The pie-guzzling cry babies in the away end managed to splutter their way through a final burst of ''Shearer! Shearer!'' at Villa Park despite just one win in his eight games in charge, while most of the players at least had the good grace to look a bit dejected. But like actors dredging up painful childhood memories in order to cry for a role, they were probably just mourning the fact that their freeloading days on monster wages are well and truly over.

Source: www.espn.com

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Oasis' Live Forever Named As Best British Song

Oasis claimed the top three positions in a poll of the best British songs of all time today.

Live Forever came in at number one, followed by Wonderwall and Don't Look Back In Anger.

A fourth Oasis song, Champagne Supernova, also made it into the top 10.

The poll was voted for by several thousand Xfm listeners.

Paul Jackson, group programming director for The Xfm Network said: "Oasis undoubtedly has one of the most significant catalogues of all time."

The survey was dominated by the North of England, with the Stone Roses, The Verve, Joy Division and the Arctic Monkeys riding high as well as Oasis.

Here are the top 10 best British songs, according to the survey:
1. Live Forever - Oasis
2. Wonderwall - Oasis
3. Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis
4. I Am the Resurrection - Stone Roses
5. Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division
6. Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve
7. My Generation - The Who
8. I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys
9. London Calling - The Clash
10. Champagne Supernova - Oasis

Source: www.coventrytelegraph.net

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Noel Gallagher Interview From Singapore

A interview with Noel Gallagher on a wide range of subjects for 987 FM on from last month in Singapore.

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Oasis Bootleg Artwork Update

I have added more CD Bootleg Artwork's from the 'Dig Out Your Soul' World Tour to the site.

Visit the 2008 gallery here and 2009's here, thanks to Marcos and Jacob for the excellent artworks during the tour to date.

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Limited Amount Of Tickets Still Available For Oasis' UK Stadium Supergigs

Oasis return to play the UK stadium supergigs in the a few weeks which saw phenomenal demand for tickets when they went on sale last year with over half a million being sold in a few hours.

A limited amount of tickets remain for a number of the shows, click here to check availability...

Noel Gallagher Solo Show In Dublin Later This Year?

Loaded can exclusively reveal that Noel Gallagher will perform an intimate solo show in Dublin this year.

Source: www.independent.ie

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Tina Malone Defends The Gallagher Brothers

Tina Malone has defended Noel and Liam Gallagher, dismissing any comparisons with the Gallagher family in Shameless.

The actress, who plays Scouse matriarch Mimi in the comedy drama, says she is friends with Noel Gallagher and knows brother Liam too.

"Noel's probably one of the cleverest men I know and that reflects in his music and his lyrics and his focus," she said.

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Source: The Press Association

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Competition Closed

The competition has now ended to win a Liam and Noel tees at Saltyrockz’s range of original rock tees.

The entries have all been sent in to SALTYROCKZ.COM and the winner will be announced soon.
Check out the range by visiting SALTYROCKZ.COM

Look out for another competition next month.

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Noel Gallagher Interview With Dave Fanning Part Two

Part two of a interview with Noel Gallagher by Dave Fanning, watch part one that was broadcast last month by clicking here.

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iTunes Fest Returns To ITV2

Kasabian, Oasis and Snow Patrol are set for ITV2 this summer, with commissioners ordering a second dose of the iTunes Live: London Festival.

Produced by Endemol-owned Initial, the 8 x 60-minute series will be produced from the Camden Roundhouse throughout the festival, which will be broadcast throughout July on Thursday and Friday evenings.

As well as Oasis, the programmes will feature performances from The Saturdays, Paolo Nutini and Flo Rida as well as comedy performances and celebrity interviews.

On top of this, 2 x 60-minute round-up programmes will be produced for ITV1 and the live gigs from the festival will be recorded and sold on iTunes.

The iTunes Live:London Festival 09 was ordered by entertainment commissioning editor Claire Zolkwer and director of ITV digital channels and acquisitions Zai Bennett.

Bennett said: "iTunes have pulled out all the stops in getting a fantastic line up of acts across the month including Oasis, Snow Patrol and Flo Rida and the legendary Roundhouse should be a fitting venue for the calibre of music on offer."

Head of music at Initial Phil Mount said: "The festival is the kind of multi-genre, digitally connected event that will excite music fans everywhere. Through ITV2 viewers will get front row seats to the hottest bands the festival has to offer."

Source: www.broadcastnow.co.uk

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The Vortex New Pictures And Live Dates

We can exclusively reveal some of the dates from the band's Autumn Tour, with more to be announced in the coming weeks.

03rd October - Monroes Bar -Workington, Cumbria (UK)
14th October - TBC - Hertogenbosch (Holland)
15th October - Paridiso - Amsterdam (Holland)
16th October - Magnet Club (Club NME) - Berlin (Germany)
17th October - Revolver - Hamburg (Germany)
18th October - Sweat - Leipzig (Germany)
22nd October - Barhouse - Essex Chemslford (UK)
23rd October - Dirty South - Lewisham (UK)
24th October - The Bitter End - Essex Romford (UK)

07th November - Ironworks - Oswestry - (UK)

For more information visit the band's MySpace page by clicking here.

Thanks to Damian Morgan

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Oasis To Debut On The HDNet Concert Series

USA ONLY

Concert kicks off two days of music on HDNet - Sunday May 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET

The HDNet Concert series is proud to debut this special concert, played before only a handful of lucky fans, as Oasis finished preparations for their world tour back in August of last year. "Oasis - Standing on the Edge of the Noise" premieres on the HDNet Concert Series, Sunday, May 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

In the concert, Oasis plays songs from all their albums - spanning a nearly twenty year career - but the songs from their new album, "Dig Out Your Soul," are featured heavily on the set list.

But Oasis is just the beginning! On the following Monday, May 25, beginning at noon ET, HDNet will run a Memorial Day Music Marathon featuring the best outdoor performances in our library, like "Goo Goo Dolls Live at Red Rocks," "Poison - Live, Raw and Uncut," "Doobie Brothers Live at Wolf Trap," and "Farm AID 2007 - A HOMEGROWN Festival."

To get a full list of concerts and air times please check out www.hd.net/music

Source: prnewswire.com

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See Oasis, Kasabian & More For Free At The iTunes Festival

The iTunes Festival is a new type of music festival. Free to attend. Running for the entire month of July and to be enjoyed from anywhere in the world via the web.

This year we are celebrating our 3rd anniversary in style. Taking to the stage at Camden's Roundhouse will be Oasis, Snow Patrol, Kasabian, The Saturdays, Flo Rida, Paolo Nutini and more than 50 artists yet to be announced.

Each performance will be recorded and available to download on iTunes.

You can keep up to date with the latest line-up announcements, free ticket competitions, news, video highlights and live audio broadcasts by becoming a fan of the iTunes profile on Facebook.

Gig tickets are NOT available to buy. For the chance to see your favourite artists up-close and for free, click here to visit the festival profile and follow the ticket application instructions.

We're giving away hundreds of gig tickets on Facebook, but if you do not have a Facebook account you could win a limited number of tickets here.

Source: L4E

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Oasis To Play iTunes Festival

Oasis have announced today that they will be playing the iTunes festival on 21st July at The Roundhouse, Camden.

Visit iTunesLive.co.uk for your ticket registration.

For all iTunes Live updates you can join the Facebook community Here

Become a friend and you'll be able to download the music video for 'The Shock Of The Lightning' until June 1st from iTunes for free.

Source: www.oasisinet.com

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Middleton Gears Up For 250,000 Oasis Fans

Detailed plans have been revealed for how Middleton will cope with the influx of almost 250,000 music fans next month.

Oasis are set to play three massive gigs in Heaton Park at the start of June and residents are bracing itself as more than 70,000 fans a day are expected to descend on the area.

Plans for the Gallagher brothers' gigs on 4, 6 and 7 of June include:

Using Bowlee Community Park as a temporary carpark for 7,000 vehicles on each of the three days, with park and ride facilities to and from the venue.

Enforcing strict no parking measures along Heywood Old Road from its junction with Manchester Old Road towards Corporation Avenue in Heywood.

No parking measures along Manchester Old Road from Croft Gates Roads during the daytime.

Side streets will also be cordoned off. Access and parking will be granted to local residents, providing they produce a utility bill to show they live in the area.

No parking measures available to be brought into force along Langley Lane if needed.

Parking enforcement officers on patrol to enforce no parking zone and grant access to locals.

Pubs and off licences have been informed and alcohol being consumed on the streets will be confiscated by police.

Alcohol bought from pubs will be served in plastic cups and drinking will be contained with the premises.

Door staff will be on duty and some pubs will close early.

Councillor Terry Linden, who has been involved in ensuring the town is ready for the gigs, said: "We have come into this quite late in the day but we have managed to get most things in place to ensure the town is able to cope.

"I don’t want to be negative about this as it could be really good for the town as there will be thousands of people coming here and visiting local businesses."

Letters are expected to be sent to local residents affected by the temporary parking restrictions in the coming days.

Next week’s Middleton Township meeting, held on 28 May, will also include a special forum for local residents to quiz officials on plans to deal with the gigs. The meeting is due to start at 6.15pm and will be held at Middleton Arena.

Source: www.middletonguardian.co.uk

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Liam Gallagher's Latest Twitter

I'm sick of all these so called rock n roll bands bumming the sun see you in the rain...

Follow Liam on Twitter by clicking here.

Source: www.prettygreen.com

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