On This Day In Oasis History...

"Lord Don't Slow Me Down" is a song by Oasis. The song was released as a download-only single on October 21, 2007 in promotion of the release of Oasis' rockumentary of the same name, Lord Don't Slow Me Down. On October 29, the song debuted at number ten in the UK Singles Chart, becoming Oasis' 21st UK top 10. It is also their 21st top ten single in a row. It is also the first single by Oasis not to reach the top 4 since 1994's Cigarettes & Alcohol.




















In October 2006 the first part of the song was used in a preview of the band's movie. Written and sung by Noel Gallagher and recorded during the Don't Believe the Truth sessions, Gallagher described it as being "one of the best things, like The Who, The Yardbirds and the Jeff Beck Group combined, and it's got two drum solos on it!" The entire song leaked into the internet just a few days before the video was uploaded on YouTube and the song was played on the radio, on 1 October. The song was a probable track to be included on the band's last album, 2005's Don't Believe the Truth, but was removed from the final track list by Noel Gallagher, as he thought he sang on too many songs on the record. In May 2008 an unreleased studio version with Liam Gallagher on lead vocals was leaked over internet fansites.

This song is included on Dig Out Your Soul bonus CD.



Track Listing

1. "Lord Don't Slow Me Down" - 3:17
2. "The Meaning of Soul" (Live at City of Manchester Stadium '05) - 2:32
3. "Don't Look Back in Anger" (Live at City of Manchester Stadium '05) - 5:38

Watch Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Perform 'The Death Of You And Me' On French TV

Below is a video of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds performing 'The Death Of You And Me' on 'Le Grand Journal' on Canal +.

Noel is also interviewed after the performance.

LE GRAND JOURNAL du 20/10/11 - La Suite

Thanks to AG_foto

Watch Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Perform 'If I Had A Gun' On French TV

Below is a video of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds performing 'If I Had A Gun' on 'Le Grand Journal' on Canal +.

Noel Gallagher - If i had a gun

Noel Gallagher Is On The Cover Of 'Hot Press' Magazine In Ireland

In this issue of Hot Press, ex-Oasis man Noel Gallagher talks about his new project The High Flying Birds, the Irish presidency, Morrissey and the Queen, and of course, lil bro Liam!

Click here for more information.

The Winner Of The Signed Beady Eye Photo Is?

The winner of the signed Beady Eye picture is Tom Lavrenenko from Lithuania , the winner was picked by Dangerbird Records.

Beady Eye will be returning to North America in November and December, click here for more details on ticket availability.

Thanks to Dangerbird Records.

Beady Eye, Adele And Radiohead Help Vinyl Sales Rise 40%

Sales of vinyl albums have risen 40% in 2011, thanks to the likes of Beady Eye, Adele and Radiohead.

More than 240,000 albums have been sold so far this year, compared to the 234,000 purchased in all 52 weeks of 2010, the Official Charts Company said.

Top 10 vinyl records of 2011 so far

01) The King Of Limbs - Radiohead
02) 21 - Adele
03) Different Gear Still Speeding - Beady Eye
04) Suck It And See - Arctic Monkeys
05) Let England Shake - PJ Harvey
06) Bon Iver - Bon Iver
07) Submarine - Alex Turner
08) Director's Cut - Kate Bush
09) Build A Rocket Boys - Elbow
10) Nevermind - Nirvana

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Is Available To Pre-order In Canada

Canadian fans can now pre-order the debut album from Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds!

Details can be found here.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Confirm First European Gig Of 2012

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds have confirmed their first European gig of 2012. The band announced today they will be playing at Le Grand Rex in Paris on 6th March.

Tickets for the gig go on sale Wednesday 26th October at 10am (local time). Fans can buy tickets from:

www.alias-production.fr
www.fnacspectacles.com - ph.: 0 892 683 622 (0,34€/min) / international calls: +33 1 41 57 32 28
www.ticketnet.fr/en/index - ph.: 0 892 390 100 (0,34€/min) / international calls: +33 1 46 91 57 57

The gig at Le Grand Rex will mark the second appearance in Paris by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds who are set to play at the Casino de Paris on 6th December. The tickets for their debut gig sold out within hours of going on sale earlier in the year.

The eponymous debut album by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds is out now in France through Noel's own Sour Mash Records. Fans in France can pick up their copy of the album now through:

Source: www.noelgallagher.com

Noel Gallagher On High Flying Birds, Retiring, Oasis And More

He's the voice of a generation – but don’t dare call Noel Gallagher a singer- songwriter.

As he heads for No 1 with his brilliant debut solo album, the Manc favourite is very much the reluctant frontman.

Noel is outselling X Factor winner Matt Cardle, 28, two to one in the midweek charts.

And while legions of fans still miss Oasis, the truth is that if Noel hadn’t had that particularly heated row with brother Liam in August 2009, we’d never have heard this collection of immense songs.

During our candid face-to-face chat, it soon becomes clear one thing hasn’t changed as Noel continues to make thinly-veiled digs about his former bandmate.

“If you’ve changed the world once, you can’t do it again, not in your 40s – f*** that,” admits Noel.

“I thought: ‘I’ll have to find a singer, but they’re all f***ing c***suckers.’

“So the only noble path was to go solo and I got around that by calling the act Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – but that’s mainly so when I see it written down it doesn’t freak me out. The High Flying Birds don’t actually exist, it’s just a name.

“I get referred to as a singer-songwriter, which is a dreaded term. I hate it. If anything I’m a songwriter-singer.

“Never mind singer-songwriter, that’s James Morrison or James Blunt – and makes me want to give up.”

In an age in which rap and pop rule the charts, Noel is keeping rock ’n roll alive.

A true icon, charismatic, smart and downright sharp as a pin, he’s written some of the best songs of all time and spouted some of the finest quotes to boot.

His solo record is his best work since Oasis’s triumphant What’s The Story, Morning Glory. And in another jibe at Liam, who fronts new band Beady Eye, Noel, 44, reckons it’s pointless to join a group who will never top Oasis.

He says: “When you’ve been in Oasis, there’s no point making another band.

Oasis took up so much of everyone’s time, I would have had to have put out a solo album in between Oasis records and tours. I don’t think my wife would’ve been too happy if, after a two-year world tour, I’d come home one weekend and said: ‘I’m back off, I’ll see you in a year.’

But there are some tunes which were earmarked for Oasis albums that Noel has kept for himself.

“The two songs that are from the Oasis years are a) really good, b) too good to be left and c) if I don’t put them out now, when am I going to release them? Next album? F*** it, let’s get them out.

“The rest of the songs are post-Oasis,” he added. “Although I was writing them while I was in Oasis they’d never been recorded or demoed or anything.”

While the siblings haven’t formally spoken since their barney in Paris, which saw Liam destroy one of Noel’s guitars, their bitter rows have continued through the press.

Noel accused Liam of bailing out on what would have been the band’s final UK gig – the Virgin Media V Festival in 2009 – because of a hangover.

His younger sibling smashed back and threatened legal action over the claim his laryngitis was a cover-up and wrote “S***BAG” on Twitter the day Noel announced his solo album.

Noel could have put his feet up and lived off royalties but he is refreshingly honest about why he chose not to – so he can line his own pockets now rather than allow his children to reap the rewards.

“What am I going to do, let my kids discover these demos in years to come and say: ‘Get this. We’re rich – the old fart didn’t put these out’?” says Noel.

“I have a duty to put the songs out. The more music that’s in the world the better.” And he freely admits that cash is the only reason his latest single AKA... What A Life is soundtracking the new Vauxhall advert.

“I don’t give a f*** about Vauxhall – it’s not for a free car because I don’t drive,” explains Noel.

“I was only ever thinking of the money.”

Despite the High Flying Birds’success, Noel warns fans to make the most of it.

“I’ll be soon enough retired,” he says.

“There’ll come a day when I don’t want to do it anymore.

“One day I’ll get up and think: ‘F*** this for a game of tennis – can’t be arsed.’”

Source: www.dailystar.co.uk

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Are On 'Le Grand Journal' Later Today

Stream only works when you set your PC's clock to French Time

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds will be a guest on French TV show 'Le Grand Journal' later today on Canal +.

You can watch the show live here, it's been reported that 'The Death Of You And Me' and 'If I Had A Gun' were both played live, the brass section in 'The Death of You And Me' was replaced with a piano.

The show starts at 8:30 p.m (local time) details can be found here.

Creation Night On BBC 4 October 28th

On October 28th 20011, BBC 4 is having a night devoted to Creation Records.

Upside Down: The Creation Story
On: BBC 4
Date: Friday 28th October 2011
Time: 9:00 pm to 10:40 pm (1 hour and 40 minutes long) (UK Only)

Millions of sales on both sides of the Atlantic, near bankruptcy, pills, thrills, spats, prats, successes, excesses, pick-me-ups and breakdowns - all spiralled together to create some of the most defining music of the 20th century. This is the definitive and fully-authorised documentary of the highs and lows of the UK's most inspired and dissolute independent record label - Creation Records. Over 25 years after Creation's first records, it follows the story from the days of the Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine, Ride, Primal Scream and Teenage Fanclub to the Boo Radleys, the Super Furry Animals and of course Oasis, among many, many more. The label's enigmatic founder Alan McGee talks candidly of the trail which led from humble beginnings in Glasgow, via drink and drug dependency to being wined and dined at No 10 Downing Street by Tony Blair.


Creation at the BBC
On: BBC 4
Date: Friday 28th October 2011
Time: 10:40 pm to 11:40 pm (1 hour long) (UK Only)

A trip through the BBC archives from programmes such as Whistle Test, the Oxford Road Show, Top of the Pops and Later with Jools Holland to find some rare and some familiar footage of the bands who were on one of the UK's most seminal and important record labels, Creation Records. There's footage of the Jesus and Mary Chain on Whistle Test in 1985, and from the same year comes The Loft on the Oxford Road Show. The Loft morphed into Pete Astor's next project, the Weather Prophets, who performed on the Whistle Test later that year. My Bloody Valentine nearly bankrupted Creation but produced one of the label's flagship albums, Isn't Anything, while Slowdive were front runners in the 'shoegazing' scene. The 1990s heralded the halcyon days of Creation with the release of Primal Scream's Screamadelica and Oasis signing to the label in 1993. Thus followed a string of chart successes for Creation with Ride, the Boo Radleys, Super Furry Animals, Teenage Fanclub and, of course, Oasis.


Omnibus
On: BBC 4
Date: Friday 28th October 2011
Time: 11:40 pm to 12:30 am (50 minutes long) (UK Only)

Alan Mcgee - The Man Who Discovered Oasis.
A rollercoaster ride through the life and times of the man who has lived the rock 'n' roll dream. Alan McGee almost burned himself out with drugs and drink before finding the biggest band of the 90s, Oasis, and making a million in the process. Abrasive and honest, this is a no-holds-barred portrait of one of the most influential figures in popular music.

Thanks to Mr Monobrow

Noel Gallagher Is On The Cover Of 'Shortlist' Magazine

Noel Gallagher is on the front of this week's 'Shortlist' magazine.

The magazine is available all over the world in most major cities every Thursday.

Shortlist magazine contains a good mix of clever editorial features and beautiful images which cover a broad range of topics such as the latest news, sport, films, male grooming, new popular gadgets and fitness regimes.

Video: Noel Gallagher On Nuns On The Run, Man Bags And Omar From The Wire

Question: what do Nuns on the Run, man bags and Omar from The Wire all have in common? Answer: They're all pontifcated on at length by Noel Gallagher in the exclusive video interview below.

Yes, the outspoken ex-Oasis man graces our front cover this week and, in between having his photo taken, he kindly found the time to answer a few of our queries on film, fashion and future rock icons. If you've ever wanted to see Noel Gallagher impersonating a foul-mouthed Baltimore drug dealer - and, let's face it, you definitely have watch the video.

Noel Gallagher On Oasis, Beady Eye And Joining Kasabian

"That,” says Noel Gallagher, thrusting his index finger accusingly in the direction of a stray banana skin, “would not last 10 f*cking seconds on my tour bus.”

It’s not that the former Oasis man has an irrational fear of slapstick comedy. He’s just — ShortList is startled to discover — something of a neat freak. His aversion to mess isn’t the only surprising revelation that emerges during the afternoon we spend with the older Gallagher brother. Sat with our Dictaphone perched precariously on his kneecap following an exclusive ShortList photoshoot, Noel is cheerfully letting fly on every subject under the sun, from his new solo project, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, to his distaste for politicians and his late-night lightsaber duels…

You’ve said recently that you’re apprehensive about performing live as a solo artist. Why is that?

I know I can do it — I’m just anxious about what people will expect. It’s inevitably going to be compared to Oasis and I don’t mind that, but Oasis had two frontmen, me and Liam, and now there’s just one. And I’m not really a frontman — I’m a backing vocalist. At Oasis gigs, I would sing one in every six songs — to give Liam’s voice a rest, the poor flower — and that was always a nice change. I just hope people are prepared for me singing for an hour and a half. But I’m trying to get it out of everyone’s heads that I left the band to ‘go solo’. That’s not my preferred explanation for why I’m doing this.

What is your preferred explanation?

I’ve got f*ck all better to do. Seriously, I don’t see it as a career. I’ve never wanted to be a solo artist — I’d still rather be in a band. But you can’t start another band after you’ve been in Oasis. What’s the point? It’s just f*cking ludicrous. I’m doing this because I’m a songwriter and I make records. I’m not going out there to prove anything to anybody.

Liam told ShortList that when people hear your new material, “there’ll be one thing missing — me”. How do you respond to that?

If I was playing live and singing Rock’N’Roll Star and Some Might Say, then people would be thinking, “There’s something missing.” But I’m not — I’m only singing the songs I’m famous for singing. And if people do miss Liam, I’ll bring a little cardboard cut-out of him — a tiny, dwarf-sized one — put a spotlight on it and go, “There he is. Remember him?”

So an Oasis reunion is still the furthest thing from your mind right now?

Liam has said he’d never do it, so I don’t need to add anything more to that.

Have you been working on honing your ‘frontman’ skills?

Well, I’m rooted to the spot because I play guitar. So I won’t be busting any moves on the mic [laughs]. And I hate audience participation in any form. I cringe when I see these bands doing all that “Everybody over here get your hands up!” sh*t. F*ck off. I’m not arsed where I am or even why you lot [the audience] are here. I’ve made a record, you’ve come to see me play it live. The end. Now buy a T-shirt on the way out and f*ck off.

Did you get other bands trying to recruit you after Oasis split? There were rumours that Kasabian asked you to join…

No, that’s nonsense, and I would’ve joined that band in a heartbeat, by the way. But they never asked. I never really got calls off anyone. I never had Bono phoning me, saying, “I’ve always thought The Edge could do with some back-up.” [Laughs] So, if you’re reading this and you’re in a band that sells in excess of 15 to 20 million albums and you need a rhythm guitarist, then… [Coughs and points to himself]. I do interviews, the odd photoshoot, I’m a good laugh and I run a tight tour bus. There you go [laughs].

Have you seen Beady Eye perform live yet?

I’ve seen them on telly. I couldn’t walk into one of their gigs, though, could I? I’d just get f*cking hassled.

Read the full article here.

Source: www.shortlist.com

Liam Gallagher Will Be A Guest On 'Cover Me Canada' On Sunday

Liam Gallagher and Paul Anka will appear on "Cover Me Canada" this Sunday.

Gallagher, who is married to the show's host, Nicole Appleton, will be an "on air special guest" in the episode.

The host's sister and former All Saints bandmate, Natalie Appleton, will also be on hand for the show.

"Cover Me Canada" features permanent judges Jordan Knight, Deborah Cox and Ron Fair.
The winner gets a $100,000 cash prize and a recording contract for an original single to be released by Universal Music Canada.

Paul Anka covered Oasis' Wonderwall a few years ago, listen to his version below.

Bonehead To DJ At Supersonic Night 2011 In Italy

This year the event will take place in Stazione Birra in Rome Friday 16 December 2011 and in Deposito Giordani in Pordenone Saturday 17 December 2011. For each day three tribute bands will play Oasis songs with videos, merchandising, fanzines, competition and a DJ set from Bonehead that who will also meet and greet the fans.

Six fantastic tribute bands, two cities, one passion.

The cost for admittance is 12 euro and will include a free fan pack given away for the first 300 tickets sold for each day. The fans pack include a Wonderwall printed fanzine, postcard and member card.

Details for Friday 16th December 2011 in Rome can be found here.

Details for Saturday 17th December 2011 in Pordenone can be found here.

On This Day In Oasis History...

The video below is from October 19th 1995, when Oasis appeared on the Late Show With David Letterman and performed Morning Glory.

Setlist And Videos From Beady Eye In Amsterdam

Below are a few videos and the setlist from Beady Eye's at the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam, The Netherlands yesterday (October 18th).

Four Letter Word
Beatles And Stones
Millionaire
Three Ring Circus
Two of A Kind
For Anyone
The Roller
In The Bubble With A Bullet
Bring The Light
Standing On The Edge Of The Noise
Kill for A Dream
The Beat Goes On
Man Of Misery
The Morning Son
Wigwam
Sons Of The Stage

Beady Eye Aftershow Party In Birmingham

On Monday November 14th Liam Gallagher's Beady Eye will be playing at the O2 Academy on their upcoming tour! Following the show there is only one place to be for the exclusive aftershow party and that's at Birmingham's coolest new club - Vudu!

For the aftershow party at Vudu, DJ Paul Gallagher, Liam's brother, will be spinning the tunes to make sure you're all royally entertained on the night.

Admission to the night is £3 with a gig ticket or flyer and we'll be partying till the small hours of the morning after the gig! The night coincides with the launch of 'Flux', our new Indie student night at Vudu so you'll be free to wander around the rooms and check out the club too! Doors open at 10.00pm.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - UK TV Advert

Below is the TV advert for Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, that is being broadcast in the UK.



Thanks to Mr Monobrow