Click here to listen or download an interview with Noel Gallagher from Absolute Radio's Breakfast Show earlier this morning. Noel chats about his solo album and taking to the stage without his brother on his upcoming tour.
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Click here to listen or download an interview with Noel Gallagher from Absolute Radio's Breakfast Show earlier this morning. Noel chats about his solo album and taking to the stage without his brother on his upcoming tour.
Listen/Download An Noel Gallagher Interview From Absolute Radio
Click here to listen or download an interview with Noel Gallagher from Absolute Radio's Breakfast Show earlier this morning. Noel chats about his solo album and taking to the stage without his brother on his upcoming tour.
Noel Gallagher
Sara MacDonald
Noel Gallagher says his wife has got more beautiful since she married him.
Noel Gallagher Says His Wife Has Got More Beautiful Since She Married Him
Noel Gallagher says his wife has got more beautiful since she married him.
The musician tied the knot with his long-term partner Sara MacDonald in June and he has claimed she has never looked better since becoming 'Mrs. Gallagher'.
Noel - who has two sons, three-year-old Donovan and 10-month-old Sonny, with Sara - told Christian O'Connell on his breakfast show on British station Absolute Radio: "Do you know, I looked at her the other day and I said to her, 'It's uncanny, but I think you've got better looking since I married you.' Seriously. We were at a party the other night and I was like, 'Oh God, she's beautiful.' I mean, she's blooming since she married me. I might give it a go in a few years, marrying myself. Seriously, she's come on great, she's an amazing woman."
The former Oasis star also joked he only decided to make a solo album, 'Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds', and go on tour again so he earn more money to buy Sara shoes.
Noel - who wrote the Oasis songs 'She Is Love' and 'Waiting for the Rapture' about Sara - joked: "I'm cool with it, you know, it's not an ideal situation for me to be in, to kind of start again at my age, 27, but I enjoy writing songs and making records, so therefore I'm obliged to get out on the road and make some more money for my missus to buy shoes with, and I will give it the best shot that I can muster."
The 44-year-old songwriter releases his album on October 17 and he kicks off his tour on October 23 in Dublin, Ireland.
Source: www.jacarandafm.com
Beady Eye
The Vaccines
The Vaccines have been forced to cancel their scheduled appearance at the Belsonic Festival in Belfast due to doctors' concerns about Justin's voice.
The Vaccines Cancel Belsonic Appearance
The Vaccines have been forced to cancel their scheduled appearance at the Belsonic Festival in Belfast due to doctors' concerns about Justin's voice.
The Vaccines were scheduled to support Beady Eye on Saturday August 20.
Andy Bell
Beady Eye
chris Sharrock
Gem Archer
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
Oasis couldn’t stop fighting when they were together, and apparently they can’t stop even when they’re apart. Andy Bell, formerly of Oasis and now guitarist in Beady Eye, has weighed in to the spat between the Gallagher Brothers, claiming Noel Gallagher “lied about a lot of things.” Bell was apparently annoyed by Noel’s comments about the backstage fight that brought an end to Oasis, in which Noel disparaged Bell for not intervening, or, as he put it, “sitting counting his shoes.” Bell depicted Gallagher senior’s description of events as (not to put too fine a point on it) “Bollocks.”
Oasis: Who's Telling the Truth?
Oasis couldn’t stop fighting when they were together, and apparently they can’t stop even when they’re apart. Andy Bell, formerly of Oasis and now guitarist in Beady Eye, has weighed in to the spat between the Gallagher Brothers, claiming Noel Gallagher “lied about a lot of things.” Bell was apparently annoyed by Noel’s comments about the backstage fight that brought an end to Oasis, in which Noel disparaged Bell for not intervening, or, as he put it, “sitting counting his shoes.” Bell depicted Gallagher senior’s description of events as (not to put too fine a point on it) “Bollocks.”
Liam Gallagher, of course, has already let it be known how he feels about Noel’s opinions. “I just know he lies. Noel wasn’t bullied out of the band. I have (my bad days) but Noel Gallagher can be a little bastard when he wants to be.” Noel’s not holding back either. “Well, Liam talks a lot, doesn’t he?” he told the NME. “Unfortunately for Liam, he’s a born liar.”
So who is telling the truth, and whose pants are on fire?
Will it ever be possible to work out what really happened in the room the day Oasis broke up? And does anyone actually really care?
Truth is subjective, particularly when it comes to memory and perception. This is becoming like a rock and roll version of Akira Kurosawa’s Rashomon, in which every witness to a crime recollects events in contradictory ways. Only in this case, there wasn’t even a crime, just a broken guitar and some bruised egos. Short of instigating a public enquiry, or sending for Hercule Poirot, I think we may have to just draw a veil over proceedings and move on.
Oasis broke up because there were two brothers in the band, who had been at loggerheads since before they were even in a band together, and tied together by fame and fortune they were forced to act out their particular variation on the Cane and Abel psychodrama in the public eye. For a while this provided much public amusement, since their tiffs were conducted in a ludicrous and quite comedic language, yet the pair were so obviously bound together by ties both familial and musical. They were, in a way, an illustration of the real power of family, because the animosity they directed towards each other was counter-balanced by the unity with which they faced the outside world, performing to mass audiences anthems of loyalty and togetherness, like crowd favourite Acquiesce, where the brothers traded lines and the chorus declared “Because we need each other, we believe in one another.” But now that the group has actually split up, the continued trading of insults is becoming an increasingly embarrassing and even tawdry spectacle, with each tit for tat remark further tarnishing any idealised notions their fans may cling on to. It’s like hearing the Beatles snipe at each other after the band broke up. No one wants to know. They are grown men, with kids of their own, and it would surely behove them to rise above the pettiness, if only to keep down the potential for fisticuffs at the next family wedding, christening or funeral. Of course, that might not attract so many headlines, or sell so many records, and with two separate careers to support, the Gallagher brothers will probably have to keep fighting for the rest of their days in the public eye.
Noel’s debut solo single comes out next week, The Death Of You And Me (which, he insists, is not about Liam, and since it’s a love song, we’ll have to take his word for it). And guess what, it sounds a lot like Oasis, albeit without the big power chords (and with a horn section where Oasis would have stuck a lead solo). It even includes the words “soul” and “sunshine” in the lyrics, which have been something of a feature of Oasis songs. Indeed, I may not be able to shed any light on what really happened in the dressing room the night Oasis broke up, but (courtesy of the Live Forever fan site) I can definitely answer another burning question: How many times has Noel Gallagher used at least one of the words sun, shine, shining, sunshine and soul in a song? The answer is 46, almost half the hundred or so songs he has published in a 17-year recording career (for a complete list, see below). And it doesn’t appear that he is about to change his vocabulary for his forthcoming solo album, which features the titles Dream On (“dream” being another big Oasis word), (I Wanna Live in a Dream in my) Record Machine and Stop The Clocks (which was also the title of an Oasis compilation).
Oh, it’s just like Oasis never broke up, isn’t it?
Are you calling me a liar?
Use of the words sun, shine, shinging, sunshine and soul in Oasis songs, 1994-2008
“Bring It on Down” Definitely Maybe 1994
“Cigarettes & Alcohol” Definitely Maybe 1994
“Cloudburst” “Live Forever”[E] 1994
“Half the World Away” “Whatever”[A] 1994
“Rock ‘n’ Roll Star” Definitely Maybe 1994
“Sad Song” Definitely Maybe[J] 1994
“Slide Away” Definitely Maybe 1994
“Take Me Away” “Supersonic” 1994
“Up in the Sky” Definitely Maybe 1994
“Acquiesce” “Some Might Say”[A] 1995
“Bonehead’s Bank Holiday” Morning Glory[B] 1995
“Cast No Shadow” (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? 1995
“Don’t Look Back in Anger” Morning Glory 1995
“Hello” (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? 1995
“Hey Now!” (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? 1995
“Morning Glory” (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? 1995
“Round Are Way” “Wonderwall” 1995
“Some Might Say” (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? 1995
“Step Out” “Don’t Look Back in Anger” 1996
“All Around the World” Be Here Now 1997
“Be Here Now” Be Here Now 1997
“D’You Know What I Mean?” Be Here Now 1997
“Fade In-Out” Be Here Now 1997
“Magic Pie” Be Here Now 1997
“My Sister Lover” “Stand by Me” 1997
“Stay Young” “D’You Know What I Mean?”[A] 1997
“The Girl in the Dirty Shirt” Be Here Now 1997
“Flashbax” “All Around the World” 1998
“Gas Panic!” Standing on the Shoulder of Giants 2000
“I Can See a Liar” Standing on the Shoulder of Giants 2000
“One Way Road” “Who Feels Love?” 2000
“Roll It Over” Standing on the Shoulder of Giants 2000
“Who Feels Love?” Standing on the Shoulder of Giants 2000
“Force of Nature” Heathen Chemistry 2002
“She Is Love” Heathen Chemistry 2002
“Shout It Out Loud” “Stop Crying Your Heart Out” 2002
“Stop Crying Your Heart Out” Heathen Chemistry 2002
“The Hindu Times” Heathen Chemistry 2002
“Lyla” Don’t Believe the Truth 2005
“Part of the Queue” Don’t Believe the Truth 2005
“The Importance of Being Idle” Don’t Believe the Truth 2005
“Bag It Up” Dig Out Your Soul 2008
“Falling Down” Dig Out Your Soul 2008
“The Turning” Dig Out Your Soul 2008
“(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady” Dig Out Your Soul 2008
And, of course, there’s Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds: “The Death of You and Me” 2011
Noel Gallagher
In this month's issue of MOJO, Noel Gallagher talks them through the music, movies, gigs and books that have shaped his life.
Noel Gallagher's Greatest Picks
In this month's issue of MOJO, Noel Gallagher talks them through the music, movies, gigs and books that have shaped his life.
Click here to listen and see Noel's choices, from Elvis to Morricone, Bacharach to the Haçienda, Donovan to the Pistols and beyond...
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher will be answering Bizarre readers' questions later this week. If you have anything (non-Liam related) you would like to challenge the sharp-tongued singer/songwriter with, please email biz@the-sun.co.uk.
Questions For Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher will be answering Bizarre readers' questions later this week. If you have anything (non-Liam related) you would like to challenge the sharp-tongued singer/songwriter with, please email biz@the-sun.co.uk.
Hanson
Kings Of Leon
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
Isaac Hanson of all-brother band Hanson, has had a pop at Kings of Leon over their decision to cancel their US tour earlier this month. KoL pulled out of the remaining dates citing lead singer Caleb Followill's "exhaustion". It followed Followill storming off stage at a Dallas gig.
But Isaac, eldest member of Hanson who had a hit with MMMbop, says that the Kings of Leon should think about how their behaviour is affecting their fans.
"I have a hard time with musicians who act like pr*cks because it just makes me mad," he told World Entertainment News Network.
"If you're actually making a living doing it [making music], pinch yourself every day, because it goes if you don't love it and people will eventually get p*ssed off.
"I'm going to call somebody out on it - the Kings of Leon are running some risks. They're irritating people and you can't do that too much. Eventually the bad boy image affects fans' willingness to show up.
"Their fans will get bummed out. Everybody has their demons, everyone has their challenges. I'm a bit of a hothead in certain circumstances, but you've got to temper it because your fans are there and they've paid good money to see a show, and you gotta bring it."
He compared Kings Of Leon's situation to that of Oasis, who split in 2009. "It made it hard for people to have a lot of fun at their shows - because they were worried that Noel [Gallagher] was going to get p*ssed off and walk off."
Followill's bandmates have apparently urged him to go to rehab, as reports have suggested that he suffers from alcoholism and severe anxiety
Source: www.rte.ie
Isaac Hanson Compares Kings Of Leon's Situation To That Of Oasis
Isaac Hanson of all-brother band Hanson, has had a pop at Kings of Leon over their decision to cancel their US tour earlier this month. KoL pulled out of the remaining dates citing lead singer Caleb Followill's "exhaustion". It followed Followill storming off stage at a Dallas gig.
But Isaac, eldest member of Hanson who had a hit with MMMbop, says that the Kings of Leon should think about how their behaviour is affecting their fans.
"I have a hard time with musicians who act like pr*cks because it just makes me mad," he told World Entertainment News Network.
"If you're actually making a living doing it [making music], pinch yourself every day, because it goes if you don't love it and people will eventually get p*ssed off.
"I'm going to call somebody out on it - the Kings of Leon are running some risks. They're irritating people and you can't do that too much. Eventually the bad boy image affects fans' willingness to show up.
"Their fans will get bummed out. Everybody has their demons, everyone has their challenges. I'm a bit of a hothead in certain circumstances, but you've got to temper it because your fans are there and they've paid good money to see a show, and you gotta bring it."
He compared Kings Of Leon's situation to that of Oasis, who split in 2009. "It made it hard for people to have a lot of fun at their shows - because they were worried that Noel [Gallagher] was going to get p*ssed off and walk off."
Followill's bandmates have apparently urged him to go to rehab, as reports have suggested that he suffers from alcoholism and severe anxiety
Source: www.rte.ie
Oasis
Radiohead
The Beatles
Tracks from the likes of Oasis, The Beatles and Radiohead will be re-worked into orchestral arrangements by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus at a weekend-long concert to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Abbey Road studios.
To be held over two days at West London’s Chiswick House and Gardens, The Symphony In The Park’s first night, on August 20th, will host the symphonic versions of a selection of rock and pop classics, while the second night, August 21st, will see various film scores recorded at Abbey Road being performed live in all their epic glory. Speaking of Abbey Road’s 80th year, one of the studio’s most famous exponents, Sir Paul McCartney, has spoken of his Abbey Road memories and the Symphony At The Park concerts.
“I have so many special memories from there and it’s still such a great studio today. The Symphony At The Park concerts are a great way to celebrate a truly iconic symbol of British music,” he said. “I hope everyone has a fabulous time there and I wish Abbey Road all the best for another 80 rocking years.”
Tickets are on general sale now.
Source: www.live4ever.uk.com
Oasis, The Beatles, Radiohead Re-Worked As Abbey Road Celebrates 80th Birthday
Tracks from the likes of Oasis, The Beatles and Radiohead will be re-worked into orchestral arrangements by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus at a weekend-long concert to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Abbey Road studios.
To be held over two days at West London’s Chiswick House and Gardens, The Symphony In The Park’s first night, on August 20th, will host the symphonic versions of a selection of rock and pop classics, while the second night, August 21st, will see various film scores recorded at Abbey Road being performed live in all their epic glory. Speaking of Abbey Road’s 80th year, one of the studio’s most famous exponents, Sir Paul McCartney, has spoken of his Abbey Road memories and the Symphony At The Park concerts.
“I have so many special memories from there and it’s still such a great studio today. The Symphony At The Park concerts are a great way to celebrate a truly iconic symbol of British music,” he said. “I hope everyone has a fabulous time there and I wish Abbey Road all the best for another 80 rocking years.”
Tickets are on general sale now.
Source: www.live4ever.uk.com
Noel Gallagher
Sour Mash Records have posted a new video today that goes behind the scenes of the shoot for Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' 'The Death Of You And Me'.
'The Making Of The Death Of You And Me' was shot on the set and features interviews with Noel and director Mike Bruce. Check out the video below.
'The Death Of You And Me' - the debut single from Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - is released through Noel's own Sour Mash Records label this Sunday 21st August on download and Monday 22nd on CD and 7". Pre-order your copy Here!
Each release comes with the exclusive, non-album track 'The Good Rebel' on the b-side which was put up to stream at Noel's YouTube channel last week by Sour Mash Records. Check it out HERE!.
The digital bundle also comes with the video for 'The Death Of You And Me'.
Pre-order your copy of the single now from Noel's official store HERE!
Source: www.noelgallagher.com
Noel Gallagher: The Death Of You And Me - Behind The Scenes Of His Video
Sour Mash Records have posted a new video today that goes behind the scenes of the shoot for Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' 'The Death Of You And Me'.
'The Making Of The Death Of You And Me' was shot on the set and features interviews with Noel and director Mike Bruce. Check out the video below.
'The Death Of You And Me' - the debut single from Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - is released through Noel's own Sour Mash Records label this Sunday 21st August on download and Monday 22nd on CD and 7". Pre-order your copy Here!
Each release comes with the exclusive, non-album track 'The Good Rebel' on the b-side which was put up to stream at Noel's YouTube channel last week by Sour Mash Records. Check it out HERE!.
The digital bundle also comes with the video for 'The Death Of You And Me'.
Pre-order your copy of the single now from Noel's official store HERE!
Source: www.noelgallagher.com
Beady Eye
Liam Gallagher
Miles Kane
Noel Gallagher
Taken from an interview with Miles Kane, read the full article here.
Kane moved in the same circle as Noel Gallagher, who agreed to do backing vocals on a track called My Fantasy.
Miles laughs at the memory: "When Noel finished recording he asked me, 'Is it alright?', I'm thinking, Noel Gallagher is asking me if his vocals are alright!"
And he supported Liam Gallagher's new band, Beady Eye, on a UK tour in March. "I was totally in awe of Liam," Miles admits.
"As I was waiting to go on stage, Liam walked out of his dressing room, and when he strutted in my direction it was like it was happening in slow motion.
"I didn't know if he was coming to me or someone behind me, but then he put out his arms and said, 'Come here!' and he gave me a big hug.Then he told me, 'I love your song, Come Closer,man. It's f**kin' amazing'. At every gig he watched me from the side of the stage and I'd be buzzin'.
"There was a lot of excitement around those Beady Eye gigs and I think if you like their music, you'll like mine."
Source: www.sundayworld.com
Miles Kane On Liam And Noel Gallagher
Taken from an interview with Miles Kane, read the full article here.
Kane moved in the same circle as Noel Gallagher, who agreed to do backing vocals on a track called My Fantasy.
Miles laughs at the memory: "When Noel finished recording he asked me, 'Is it alright?', I'm thinking, Noel Gallagher is asking me if his vocals are alright!"
And he supported Liam Gallagher's new band, Beady Eye, on a UK tour in March. "I was totally in awe of Liam," Miles admits.
"As I was waiting to go on stage, Liam walked out of his dressing room, and when he strutted in my direction it was like it was happening in slow motion.
"I didn't know if he was coming to me or someone behind me, but then he put out his arms and said, 'Come here!' and he gave me a big hug.Then he told me, 'I love your song, Come Closer,man. It's f**kin' amazing'. At every gig he watched me from the side of the stage and I'd be buzzin'.
"There was a lot of excitement around those Beady Eye gigs and I think if you like their music, you'll like mine."
Source: www.sundayworld.com
Beady Eye
Click here for a number of pictures from Beady Eye's gig yesterday at the Summer Sonic Festival In Osaka, Japan.
Gallery: Beady Eye At 'Summer Sonic' In Osaka
Click here for a number of pictures from Beady Eye's gig yesterday at the Summer Sonic Festival In Osaka, Japan.
Oasis
The View
Celtic boss Neil Lennon stunned guests at a top hotel by belting out Oasis hits in the early hours.
The Parkhead manager joined The View stars Kyle Falconer and Pete Reilly for the 4am singalong in Glasgow's Radisson Hotel.
But the fun was stopped when a killjoy member of staff confiscated their guitar.
The lads had been partying to celebrate the success of the Celtic v Manchester United Legends match. All of the big-hearted stars had helped raise £500,000 for charity in Tuesday night's game.
Lennon and Co were joined by actor Gerard Butler, Westlife star Nicky Byrne and telly host Patrick Kielty at the after-party. The celebs had all played at Parkhead.
One guest said: "The lads were all in high spirits and there was a brilliant party atmosphere.
"They were happy chatting away to fans who all wanted to talk about the game. All the players and the stars had given their time for free so they were entitled to let their hair down a bit.
"But the big surprise was Lenny's voice when he started singing with The View boys - it was sensational. He was belting out Cigarettes And Alcohol and then they started doing some View numbers.
Source: www.dailyrecord.co.uk
Neil Lennon And The View Cover Oasis
Celtic boss Neil Lennon stunned guests at a top hotel by belting out Oasis hits in the early hours.
The Parkhead manager joined The View stars Kyle Falconer and Pete Reilly for the 4am singalong in Glasgow's Radisson Hotel.
But the fun was stopped when a killjoy member of staff confiscated their guitar.
The lads had been partying to celebrate the success of the Celtic v Manchester United Legends match. All of the big-hearted stars had helped raise £500,000 for charity in Tuesday night's game.
Lennon and Co were joined by actor Gerard Butler, Westlife star Nicky Byrne and telly host Patrick Kielty at the after-party. The celebs had all played at Parkhead.
One guest said: "The lads were all in high spirits and there was a brilliant party atmosphere.
"They were happy chatting away to fans who all wanted to talk about the game. All the players and the stars had given their time for free so they were entitled to let their hair down a bit.
"But the big surprise was Lenny's voice when he started singing with The View boys - it was sensational. He was belting out Cigarettes And Alcohol and then they started doing some View numbers.
Source: www.dailyrecord.co.uk
Andy Bell
chris Sharrock
Gem Archer
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
The videos below are from August 14th 2008, when Oasis played at the Black Islands Studios in London in front of a small number of competition winners.
On This Day In Oasis History...
The videos below are from August 14th 2008, when Oasis played at the Black Islands Studios in London in front of a small number of competition winners.
Beady Eye
Beady Eye are pleased to announce they will be heading to the Persian Gulf for the first time to play in Abu Dhabi.
The gig will take place on Friday 16th September at the Flash Arena, Yas Island in the United Arab Emirates.
Tickets are on sale now through www.thinkflash.ae
Beady Eye have also confirmed they will play in Rio de Janeiro as part of their forthcoming South American tour. The band are set to play at the city's Circo Voador venue on Monday 7th November.
Tickets go on sale August 17th through www.ingressorapido.com.br
The gig in Rio will be the fifth confirmed for the band's tour of South America. The current itinerary for the tour is below:
Santiago, Theater Caupolican - 31st October
Montevideo, Teatro De Verano Ramon Collazo - 2nd November
Buenos Aires, Personal Festival - 4th November
Sao Paulo, Planata Terra - 5th November
Rio de Janeiro, Circo Voador - 7th November
Source: www.beadyeyemusic.com
Beady Eye To Play Debut Gigs In Abu Dhabi And Rio De Janeiro
Beady Eye are pleased to announce they will be heading to the Persian Gulf for the first time to play in Abu Dhabi.
The gig will take place on Friday 16th September at the Flash Arena, Yas Island in the United Arab Emirates.
Tickets are on sale now through www.thinkflash.ae
Beady Eye have also confirmed they will play in Rio de Janeiro as part of their forthcoming South American tour. The band are set to play at the city's Circo Voador venue on Monday 7th November.
Tickets go on sale August 17th through www.ingressorapido.com.br
The gig in Rio will be the fifth confirmed for the band's tour of South America. The current itinerary for the tour is below:
Santiago, Theater Caupolican - 31st October
Montevideo, Teatro De Verano Ramon Collazo - 2nd November
Buenos Aires, Personal Festival - 4th November
Sao Paulo, Planata Terra - 5th November
Rio de Janeiro, Circo Voador - 7th November
Source: www.beadyeyemusic.com
Beady Eye
Beady Eye will play at the Summer Sonic Festival in Osaka, Japan today (August 14th).
If you are going to the show, and you are able to scan your ticket or send in pictures email them to us @ scyhodotcom@gmail.com and I will do my best to get them on the site.
Visit my Beady Eye fan site www.standingontheedgeofthenoise.com by clicking here.
Beady Eye Roll Into Osaka
Beady Eye will play at the Summer Sonic Festival in Osaka, Japan today (August 14th).
If you are going to the show, and you are able to scan your ticket or send in pictures email them to us @ scyhodotcom@gmail.com and I will do my best to get them on the site.
Visit my Beady Eye fan site www.standingontheedgeofthenoise.com by clicking here.
Alan White
Bonehead
Guigsy
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
Roll With It is a song by British rock band Oasis written by their lead guitarist Noel Gallagher. It was released 14 August 1995 as the second single from their second album (What's the Story) Morning Glory ?, reaching #2 in the UK Singles Chart (see 1995 in British music).
"Roll With It" received a great deal of attention when Food Records, the label of Britpop rivals Blur, moved the original release date of single "Country House" to clash with it, sparking what came to be known as "The Battle of Britpop". The British media had already reported an intense rivalry between the two bands and this clash of releases was seen as a battle for the number one spot. The media sensation was spurred on by verbal attacks from the respective camps (in particular Noel and Liam Gallagher, Damon Albarn and Alex James), that extended beyond the music industry to the point where the two bands were regularly mentioned on the evening news. In particular, public imagination was sparked by the contrast between the gritty, working class Oasis and the artsy, middle class Blur. In the end, Blur's "Country House" single sold 274,000 copies to Oasis' 216,000 copies of "Roll with It". The singles charted at number 1 and number 2 respectively.
In the week of its release, Damon Albarn was asked what he thought of the song. He dubbed the band as "Quoasis" and sang "Down, down, deeper and down" in reference of the song's likeness to Status Quo's 1975 hit Down Down..
The song is like several other songs, such as "Supersonic", in that it preaches the importance of being yourself. Noel Gallagher does not like the song at all. In a 2005 interview he described it as "appalling".
The melody for this song also appears in part in The Lemonheads' song Purple Parallelogram, which was co-written between Gallagher and Evan Dando.
Top of the Pops Performance
When Oasis played "Roll With It" on British chart show Top of the Pops, the Gallagher brothers switched roles with Liam pretending to play guitar and Noel pretending to sing (equipped with Liam's tambourine). It mocked the public's inability to tell them apart and also the institution of miming on programmes such as Top of the Pops (it is widely believed that the brothers' dislike of miming led them to do it). The set ended with the band erupting in laughter at the Gallaghers' impressions of each other.
Artwork
The photograph used on this release was taken on the beach at Weston Super Mare. In the background is the Grand Pier which burnt down in July 2008.
Oasis had been following in the footsteps of The Beatles, who were photographed on the beach wearing Victorian bathing costumes in 1963.
Track listing
CD CRESCD 212
"Roll With It" - 4:00
"It's Better People" - 3:59
"Rockin' Chair" - 4:36
"Live Forever" (Live at Glastonbury '95) - 4:40
"Live Forever" was recorded live at the Glastonbury Festival on June 23, 1995.
7" CRE 212
"Roll With It" - 4:00
"It's Better People" - 3:59
12" CRE 212T
"Roll With It" - 4:00
"It's Better People" - 3:59
"Rockin' Chair" - 4:36
Cassette CRECS 212
"Roll With It" - 4:00
"It's Better People" - 3:59
Australian CD HES 662325-5
"Roll With It"
"Talk Tonight"
"Acquiesce"
"Headshrinker"
"Headshrinker" was a b-side of the band's previous UK single "Some Might Say" and was one of the last tracks to feature original Oasis drummer Tony McCarroll.
On This Day In Oasis History...
Roll With It is a song by British rock band Oasis written by their lead guitarist Noel Gallagher. It was released 14 August 1995 as the second single from their second album (What's the Story) Morning Glory ?, reaching #2 in the UK Singles Chart (see 1995 in British music).
"Roll With It" received a great deal of attention when Food Records, the label of Britpop rivals Blur, moved the original release date of single "Country House" to clash with it, sparking what came to be known as "The Battle of Britpop". The British media had already reported an intense rivalry between the two bands and this clash of releases was seen as a battle for the number one spot. The media sensation was spurred on by verbal attacks from the respective camps (in particular Noel and Liam Gallagher, Damon Albarn and Alex James), that extended beyond the music industry to the point where the two bands were regularly mentioned on the evening news. In particular, public imagination was sparked by the contrast between the gritty, working class Oasis and the artsy, middle class Blur. In the end, Blur's "Country House" single sold 274,000 copies to Oasis' 216,000 copies of "Roll with It". The singles charted at number 1 and number 2 respectively.
In the week of its release, Damon Albarn was asked what he thought of the song. He dubbed the band as "Quoasis" and sang "Down, down, deeper and down" in reference of the song's likeness to Status Quo's 1975 hit Down Down..
The song is like several other songs, such as "Supersonic", in that it preaches the importance of being yourself. Noel Gallagher does not like the song at all. In a 2005 interview he described it as "appalling".
The melody for this song also appears in part in The Lemonheads' song Purple Parallelogram, which was co-written between Gallagher and Evan Dando.
Top of the Pops Performance
When Oasis played "Roll With It" on British chart show Top of the Pops, the Gallagher brothers switched roles with Liam pretending to play guitar and Noel pretending to sing (equipped with Liam's tambourine). It mocked the public's inability to tell them apart and also the institution of miming on programmes such as Top of the Pops (it is widely believed that the brothers' dislike of miming led them to do it). The set ended with the band erupting in laughter at the Gallaghers' impressions of each other.
Artwork
The photograph used on this release was taken on the beach at Weston Super Mare. In the background is the Grand Pier which burnt down in July 2008.
Oasis had been following in the footsteps of The Beatles, who were photographed on the beach wearing Victorian bathing costumes in 1963.
Track listing
CD CRESCD 212
"Roll With It" - 4:00
"It's Better People" - 3:59
"Rockin' Chair" - 4:36
"Live Forever" (Live at Glastonbury '95) - 4:40
"Live Forever" was recorded live at the Glastonbury Festival on June 23, 1995.
7" CRE 212
"Roll With It" - 4:00
"It's Better People" - 3:59
12" CRE 212T
"Roll With It" - 4:00
"It's Better People" - 3:59
"Rockin' Chair" - 4:36
Cassette CRECS 212
"Roll With It" - 4:00
"It's Better People" - 3:59
Australian CD HES 662325-5
"Roll With It"
"Talk Tonight"
"Acquiesce"
"Headshrinker"
"Headshrinker" was a b-side of the band's previous UK single "Some Might Say" and was one of the last tracks to feature original Oasis drummer Tony McCarroll.
Beady Eye
The setlist from Beady Ey's apperance at the Summer Sonic Festival In Tokyo, Japan earlier today.
Four Letter Word
Beatles And Stones
Millionaire
The Roller
Bring The Light
Standing On The Edge Of The Noise
Kill For A Dream
The Beat Goes On
The Ring Circus
Man Of Misery
The Morning Son
Wigwam
Sons Of The Stage
Click here for a number of pictures from the gig.
Setlist And Gallery: Beady Eye At Summer Sonic
The setlist from Beady Ey's apperance at the Summer Sonic Festival In Tokyo, Japan earlier today.
Four Letter Word
Beatles And Stones
Millionaire
The Roller
Bring The Light
Standing On The Edge Of The Noise
Kill For A Dream
The Beat Goes On
The Ring Circus
Man Of Misery
The Morning Son
Wigwam
Sons Of The Stage
Click here for a number of pictures from the gig.
Andy Bell
Gem Archer
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
Zak Starkey
Below are a few videos from August 13th 2005, when Oasis played at the Summersonic Festival in Osaka, Japan.
On This Day In Oasis History...
Below are a few videos from August 13th 2005, when Oasis played at the Summersonic Festival in Osaka, Japan.
Beady Eye
Beady Eye will play at the Summer Sonic Festival in Tokyo, Japan today (August 13th).
Beady Eye Roll Into Tokyo
Beady Eye will play at the Summer Sonic Festival in Tokyo, Japan today (August 13th).
If you are going to the show, and you are able to scan your ticket or send in pictures email them to us @ scyhodotcom@gmail.com and I will do my best to get them on the site.
Visit my Beady Eye fan site www.standingontheedgeofthenoise.com by clicking here.
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