On This Day In Oasis History...

On April 12th 2002, this performance of 'The Hindu Times' was broadcast on 'Top Of The Pops'.

The song was part of an exclusive live performance for a 'Top Of The Pops Oasis Special', that was to be broadcast later that year.

The band played seven songs live in front of a small invited audience, including five songs from 'Heathen Chemistry' some of which had never been performed before.

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Liam Gallagher Interview In This Month's 'Nylon Guys' Magazine

This month's 'Nylon Guys' magazine features a interview with Liam Gallagher, and a number of new photographs.

Click here to see some of shots by photographer David Titlow.

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Pretty Green And Clarks Originals

The inspiration behind every Pretty Green product is our love for classic British style and the label’s first footwear release is no different. Pretty Green, in collaboration with Clarks Originals, is very proud to introduce the Pretty Green desert boot.

View the Green Desert Boot

The Pretty Green desert boot was designed by Liam and the Clarks Originals design team at their Somerset HQ and, as with every Pretty Green product, Liam had a clear vision of what he wanted from the collaboration. He wanted to keep the signature look and feel of the Clarks Original desert boot but add a wider and rounder toe as well as a lower heel to create a slimmer profile than the original and the result will be available to buy online in late July.

The Pretty Green desert boot comes in three standard colours; black, brown and champagne suede, and will also be available in a limited edition green suede exclusively to Pretty Green.

Designed by Liam and crafted from premium Janus Butt suede by long standing family tanners The Stead’s Tannery of Leeds, the Pretty Green desert boot will be the only footwear release from the label in AW10 and it’s not to be missed.

Source: www.prettygreen.com

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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 11 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, which aired on 18 March 1994. It remains to this day a favourite song of both the band and their fans (on the Definitely Maybe DVD, Noel cites it as his favourite Oasis song). The single went silver in the UK on June 30, 2006, 12 years and 3 months after its 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. Gallagher has revealed in interviews that "Supersonic"'s distinctive lead guitar part wasn't a deliberate copy of the intro to George Harrison's 1971 single "My Sweet Lord". The band recorded two videos for the song, for UK and US release. The UK version of the video features the band playing on a roof, similar to The Beatles' rooftop concert.

It is included on the official music album for Euro 2004, Vive O 2004!



UK MUSIC VIDEO



US MUSIC VIDEO

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

In May 2007, NME magazine placed "Supersonic" at number 25 in its list of the 50 Greatest Indie Anthems Ever.

The song is included on Oasis' compilation album Stop the Clocks.

Track listings

CD CRESCD 176
"Supersonic" - 4:44
"Take Me Away" - 4:30
"I Will Believe" (Live) - 3:46
"Columbia" (White Label Demo) - 5:25

7" CRE 176
"Supersonic" - 4:44
"Take Me Away" - 4:30

12" CRE 176T
"Supersonic" - 4:44
"Take Me Away" - 4:30
"I Will Believe" (Live) - 3:46

Cassette CRECS 176
"Supersonic" - 4:44
"Take Me Away" - 4:30

Japanese EP ESCA 602
"Supersonic"
"Shakermaker"
"Columbia" (white label demo)
"Alive" (8 track demo)
"D'Yer Wanna Be A Spaceman?"
"I Will Believe" (Live)
"I Will Believe" is believed to have been recorded for a 1993 radio session for the BBC.

The demo of "Columbia" is the same version as was released on a limited edition white label promo in December 1993, which itself was an edited version of the original demo recorded in Liverpool in the spring of 1993.

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On This Day In Oasis History...

On April 10th 2000, Oasis appeared on 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno', and performed 'Where Did it All Go Wrong' from 'Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants'.

The show was recorded in Los Angeles, click here to watch the video.

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Free Shipping From Pretty Green

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Ex Oasis Man To Run The London Marathon

Ex Oasis drummer Alan White will be running the London Marathon in April for the Alzheimer's Society, you can sponsor him by clicking here.

Keep up to date with what Alan's up to on his myspace page www.myspace.com/whiteyalan

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Liam Gallagher Talks Drink, Drugs And The Brits

Liam Gallagher isn’t ready to hang up his tambourine just yet, as ShortList’s Luke Edwards found out when he met the music world’s most outspoken icon

Even through the heavy hotel door, the muffled Mancunian jabbering of Liam Gallagher is an intimidating sound. This is the man who has – between recording seven No 1 albums – fired a fire extinguisher at Paul Gascoigne and swung a cricket bat at his own brother. Suddenly, that question about monobrows we’ve got scrawled in our notebook doesn’t seem quite so clever. But, as we enter the large room, the atmosphere is surprisingly serene. Meeting our outstretched hand, the 37-year-old rock’n’roll legend, father and burgeoning fashion entrepreneur, who has just started his own clothing brand Pretty Green, greets us with an “All right, mate”.

Across a 20-year career, the former Oasis frontman has done it all, from headlining Glastonbury to irking Peter Kay at the Brit Awards. But, of course, there is an elephant in the room that we can’t help but mention before we start…

Was the recent conflict within Oasis a good thing?
Oasis ran its course. We stepped over that fine line. People in the band grew up and went different ways. He [Noel] wanted to be a certain way and I wanted to be another. He wanted to chill a bit – our kid’s not rock’n’roll, mate… I am. I’m still going for it ’til the day I die, without a doubt.

What would you do if you saw Noel?
I don’t wanna see him. But if I see him, who knows what would happen? I’ll probably end up f*ckin’ leatherin’ him.

Noel seems like he is mates with Russell Brand now…
They’re a f*cking match. Who do they remind me of? You remember that old politician, the weird little b*stard with the wife that were dead tall… Neil Hamilton! That’s who they look like.

What did you think of Blur reforming?
Them gigs weren’t as good as our gigs. No way. But, they’re all right. They’re in it for the money, aren’t they? The f*ckers. You won’t catch Oasis reforming, y’know. Never.

Do you maintain your own Twitter account or get someone to do it for you?
[Stands] I do it when people get f*ckin’ fresh, then I hit them, big time. It’s like a weapon, know what I mean? Just shuts a few people up. [Sits] But I don’t go, “Hey, I’ve just had a biscuit,” or, “Just tied my f*ckin’ shoe lace,” or, “I’ve just had my ninth sh*t of the day.” It’s f*ckin’ ridiculous.

Have you got anything else to say to Peter Kay [who insulted Liam at this year’s Brit Awards]?
[Stands again] On that subject [shouts], which is what I should have said on that f*ckin’ Twitter is, “Talking of knob, have you seen yours lately, you f*ckin’ fat c*nt?” Know what I mean? Bet he ain’t seen his for years, has he? But no, f*ck him, that is one c*nt who would get decked if I saw him on the street, believe you me.

You’re a Catholic man – do you believe in forgiveness, or God for that matter?
I’m pretty Zen-like. I believe in f*ckin’ feeling good and feeling positive and all that, and letting things go. Saying that, I’ve just said I’m gonna bite f*ckin’ Peter Kay’s head off when I see him next…

Do illegal music downloaders bother you?
Downloading’s the same as what I used to do – I used to tape the charts of the songs I liked [off the radio]. I don’t mind it. I hate all these big, silly rock stars who moan – at least they’re f*ckin’ downloading your music, you c*nt, and paying attention, know what I mean? You should f*ckin’ appreciate that – what are you moaning about? You’ve got f*ckin’ five big houses, so shut up.

When are you going to start touring with the new band?
Towards the end of this year. The album is written, we’re recording it in April for three weeks then we have a break, then go back in for another four weeks and it’ll be done by June. But it won’t be coming out ’til next year ’cos we’ve got some Oasis sh*t coming out later in the year. But we’re pushing to have a single out in October – so hopefully do some gigs around then.

What’s been the inspiration for the album?
Same as before. Just annihilating sh*t music. There’s enough inspiration out there, just looking at all these other sh*t bands. People are gonna be surprised, it’s a lot more musical than Oasis.

Which are the best and worst bands right now?
The best bands have gotta be Kasabian, the Arctic Monkeys are all right… that’s about it really. The worst? Oh, all that shit, Bloc Party – I don’t even know the names, just all that indie shit. People who don’t believe, who are just getting a little career out of it so they can go to the pub with a mate and go [puts on a feminine voice], “Oooh, I’ve been on Top Of The Pops.” It ain’t about that.

You have expressed an interest in working with Jay-Z and he feels the same way. What’s stopping it?
If he wants to do a tune with me and he rings me, and I don’t have to do that much and he wants to put my voice on a tune that I like, then, y’know, I’ll do it – but you wouldn’t catch me rapping or anything.

Are you still on the drink and drugs?
Not as much, but if we’re going out for a drink I’ll be the last f*ckin’ one standing mate – I know how to put it away, know what I mean? I don’t do it as much as I used to, but when I go, I f*ckin’ go. Start off with a lager, then get bored of that and hit the tequilas… then that’s it. Not into ales and all that – it’s f*ckin’ Peter Kay tackle that, i’n’t it? Dart-player nonsense. Let’s talk about your new clothing label, Pretty Green – how far back does your love of fashion go?
I wouldn’t say I’m into fashion, know what I mean? It’s just things that look good. I weren’t going round town going, “Oh, look at that material there, that looks good.” We just got on with it. And when the Manchester scene blew up with all the band, I got a bit more involved.

The general election is coming up – who will you vote for?
I’m not telling you. Doesn’t matter who you f*ckin’ vote for – it’ll still be sh*t unless you join a band.

Source: www.shortlist.com

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Liam Gallagher: 'Noel And Russell Brand Are Like Neil And Christine Hamilton'

He slams their friendship...

Liam Gallagher has compared his brother Noel's friendship with Russell Brand to the relationship between Neil and Christine Hamilton.

The pair have developed a close bond in recent years after Noel made a series of regular appearances on Brand's former BBC 6 Music radio show.

In an interview with Shortlist, Liam said his brother and Brand, who also co-hosted a one-off show on Talk Sport last year, were a “fucking match”.

“Who do they remind me of? You remember that old politician, the weird little bastard with the wife that were dead tall...Neil Hamilton!" he said.

“That's who they look like.”

As previously reported on Gigwise, Liam also used the interview to discuss Oasis' demise last summer – and insisted they would “never” reform.

He also claimed he would “probably end up fuckin' leatherin'” his brother if they came face to face.

Liam is currently working on his debut solo album, which he said was due to be released next year.

Source: www.gigwise.com

Liam Galllagher: 'Oasis Will Never Reform'

Liam Gallagher would hit brother Noel if he saw him.

The disgruntled ex-Oasis frontman believes he would react violently if he saw his sibling – who was the main songwriter and guitarist in the group – and would probably “leather” him, an English slang term meaning to beat someone up.

Liam told Shortlist magazine: “I don’t wanna see him. But if I see him, who knows what would happen? I’ll probably end up f***ing leathering him.”

Liam, 37, and Noel, 42, have a long running love/hate relationship and have previously waged wars of words against each and fought in public, with Noel briefly quitting the band in 2000 after they got into a drunken fight in Barcelona after Liam questioned the legitimacy of his brother’s daughter Anais, provoking Noel into headbutting him.

The ‘Lyla’ singer also insisted Noel – who quit the group last summer after the pair got into a fight just moments before they were due on stage in Paris - isn’t “rock ‘n’ roll” anymore and that Oasis will never reform.

He added: “Oasis ran its course. We stepped over that fine line. People in the band grew up and went different ways. Noel wanted to chill out a bit. He’s not rock ‘n’ roll mate. I am, I’m still going for it until the day I die, without a doubt. You won’t catch Oasis reforming y’know, not ever.”

Since the group’s split Liam has formed a new band featuring all the members of Oasis apart from Noel, who is currently working on his first solo record.

Source: www.3news.co.nz

Liam Gallagher Still Mad At Peter Kay

Liam Gallagher clearly isn’t one to forgive and forget, and has had another pop at our favourite Northern comedian Peter Kay!

Liam is obviously still rather cross after Peter called him a k***head on stage, at the Brit awards, in front of millions of people, despite the fact that Peter only said what the majority of people were probably thinking.

Anyway, after initially threatening to “f***ing deck” the comedian next time he sees him, Liam is still trying to squeeze some extra publicity out of the whole debacle and has said; “Talking of knob, have you seen yours lately, you f***ing fat c***? That is one c*** who’d get decked if I saw him on the street, believe you me.”

Erm, Liam, don’t you think it’s time you started acting like a proper grown up? No one likes a crybaby.

Source: www.femalefirst.co.uk

Oasis 'Time Flies' Artwork

There have been so many iconic gigs throughout the history of Oasis. From Maine Road, Wembley Stadium (both new and old!), Madison Square Gardens to River Plate Stadium in Argentina, to name a very small handful.

But we think most people will agree that the most iconic of them all was their record-breaking weekend at Knebworth. 2.5 million people applied for the available 250,000 tickets for those two sunny days back in August 1996 .

So it’s fitting that the front cover of the sleeve for the upcoming singles collection features a stellar shot of you the fans from those historic gigs at Knebworth.

To view the front cover, click HERE!

'Time Flies... 1994-2009' is the forthcoming complete singles collection by Oasis and is released 14th June. More more info, click HERE!

Source: www.oasisinet.com

Vote For Xfm's Greatest Video Of All Time!

Tell us what your favourite music clip is and you could win an iPod Nano!

Xfm may be a radio station, but we love 'em. From The White Stripes and their Lego-based antics to Richard Ashcroft giving it some surly in a London street, they're all memorable images that have illustrated the greatest music of the last few decades.

Xfm has decided to pay tribute to the wonder of the viddy clip by asking YOU to name your favourite music video of all time. Yep, it's another of Xfm's patented mega-lists - Xfm's 100 Greatest Videos Of All Time!

We want you to vote for your TOP THREE favourite music vids. They have to be from Xfm's world (ie have been played on Xfm at some point, so no Westlife or 'Radio Ga Ga', thankyou). And, to make things a little more interesting, we want you to name your WORST video ever. Which is the most pompous, ridiculous vid you've seen?

As ever, there's a carrot - we have TWO IPOD NANOS to give away. Two black 16GB slabs of magnificence, inscribed with "XFM.CO.UK" on the back, so you know who gave it to you. They come complete with in-built video camera, so you can create your own cinematic opus should you wish.

So, what are you waiting for? Fire up the telly, think on and have your say now!

To cast your vote click here.

Source: www.xfm.co.uk

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Liam Gallagher Bumps Into Mariah Carey

Happy beerthday rock hardman Liam Gallagher got Butterflies when he came face to face with Mariah Carey.

Liam, 37, had taken his family to Orlando, Florida for a holiday.

After watching Arctic Monkeys at Universal theme park, Liam headed to his hotel - and found Mariah celebrating her birthday by the pool. We hear: "Like a shy kid he said: 'Hi, I'm Liam from Oasis.' He then wished Mariah a Happy Birthday and tried to get a beer."

But he was out of luck. Her pals were drinking champagne while Mariah stuck to orange juice.

Source: www.mirror.co.uk

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Best Official Oasis DVD

This month the poll in the right side menu is for the best Official DVD that Oasis have released to date.

The choices are

Live By The Sea
There And Then
Familiar To Millions
Definitely Maybe
Lord Don't Slow Me Down

The winner of last months poll to find the best track from Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants was Gas Panic.

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Watch Pro Footage Of Noel Gallagher At The Teenage Cancer Trust Shows

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Noel Gallagher Working On New Material

Noel was on the Sports Bar again last night (4 April) and the biggest thing he spoke about was that he plans to write a new song next week.

Other subjects were:

What he has been up to: ate loads of chocolate today, went to see Arsenal v Barcelona on Wednesday as a neutral as “I don’t mind Arsenal”, and as a guest of “some company, I don’t know” and he enjoyed watching the boxing.

Andy Goldstein asked, now you have done the Royal Albert Hall, is that it for gigging at the moment?

Noel: “Yeah, yeah, yeah, that’s it.”

Following Noel’s comment last Sunday that he collects sunglasses, they invited listeners to send in some for Noel!

Football: his thoughts on the forthcoming Manchester derby, “It goes like this, if Rooney plays, they’ll win, if Rooney doesn’t play, we’ll win.”, he was pretty critical of Man U, “It shines a light on what actually you really are without Rooney, which is quite average, innit.” and reckons it is Chelsea’s title to throw away now, was positive and complimentary about Man City, especially Adam Johnson (and nothing negative about Mancini at all!) and that he’s going to go to the City v United, Tottenham and West Ham games.

Carrying out Ricky Hatton’s belt in Las Vegas:

“It was quite nerve wracking, do you know what I mean? I don’t know why, you know... It was the first time I’d been in a ring with our kid and I thought, ‘I might as well just knock him out while I’m here!’” “You go in Ricky’s dressing room and there’s about 30 people in there, who all look like they’re car thieves, from Manchester, and he’s got Oasis on his ghetto blaster and he doesn’t really say much but he kinda runs around and does a bit of shadow boxing and you’re thinking, ‘Is he gonna lamp me here in a minute, or what?’, but he’s kinda focussed and intense but I was out with him the other night, he was down at the Royal Albert Hall gig and he’s kinda, he’s two different people, when you see him before a fight and he’s like, you know, he looks like he’ll rip your head off and the other night he was down at the gig and he was like, wow, born athlete.“

Plans for this week:

Noel: “I probably might try and write a song.”

Is it more difficult to write a song now that you’ve got a nice big house and a stable lifestyle?

Noel: “Yes it is..... Cause I just think, ‘What’s the point?’”

I’ve written a few, do you want help?

Noel: “Anybody can write songs, the trick is writing good ones. It’s a fine line between genius and idiocy, and you’re coming down on the other side...”

Do you want to write a little tune for the Sports Bar?

Noel: “No.”

Thanks to Dougie

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On This Day In Oasis History...

Noel Gallagher appeared on TFI Friday on April 5th 1996, the show was presented by Chris Evans and the interview was filmed in Chris' London home.

Click into the following links to watch the videos. Part one & Part two

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CITY Magazine 'Phil Knott' Photographs Liam Gallagher

Photoshoot for CITY Magazine, during Liam's recent trip to New York.

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Mancini Got Noel Chance

Roberto Mancini will look back in anger after Noel Gallagher said he should be sacked as Mancheser City manager.

Rock star Noel, doesn't even fancy City's chances it they make the Champions League, even after Mancini and his Eastlands side hammered Wigan 301 at the start of the week.

He said: "From what I saw on Monday, if we get on the Champions league next season with that team we'll get murdered.

"We got Carlos Tevez and three or four great players.

"I don't think we're 70 percent of the way to being the finished article yet and I think we need a great boss.

Source: Daily Star Sunday

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