Watch Noel Gallagher Feature In A Slade Documentary Later Today

It's Slade

Documentary, narrated by Radio One's Mark Radcliffe, about one of Britain's greatest and best-loved bands. Slade scored six number ones in the 70s, a feat rivalled only by Abba. Formed in Wolverhampton and led by Noddy Holder, Slade sold over 50 million records worldwide during a 20-year career which saw them re-invent themselves as skinhead yobs, then mirror-hatted platform-shoe-pioneering glam gods, before finally re-emerging as hard rock heroes. 

Their poorly-spelled, self-written selection of terrace anthems included Cum on Feel the Noize, Coz I Luv You, Take Me Bak Ome, Mama Weer All Crazee Now and, unforgettably, Merry Xmas Everybody. 

Apart from Noddy and his bandmates - Dave Hill, Jim Lea and Don Powell - the cast here also includes Noel Gallagher , Status Quo, Toyah Wilcox, Suzi Quatro and Ozzy Osbourne.SUB REP

Documentary

Tomorrow at 1:50am (24th December) on BBC Four (UK only)

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On This Day In Oasis History...

The above videos below are from December 22nd 1995, when Oasis appeared on the Channel 4 music show 'The White Room' in London.

On This Day In Oasis History...

"Whatever" is a single by British rock band Oasis, written by the band's lead guitarist Noel Gallagher. It was released on December 18th 1994 as a stand-alone single bridging the gap between Oasis' debut album, Definitely Maybe, and their second album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory?. "Whatever" entered the UK Singles Chart at #3, their first single to enter the top 5, something every single released since, up to 2005's Let There Be Love, has also accomplished. The strings were played by the London Session Orchestra, arranged by Nick Ingham and Noel Gallagher.

The song joins the infectious pop-rock melodies of Definitely Maybe with the more sophisticated lyrics of (What's the Story) Morning Glory, preaching universal tolerance and the acceptance of all ideas and beliefs in a typically straightforward, Mancunian way. The first lines ("I'm free to be whatever I/Whatever I choose/And I'll sing the blues if I want") may have been Noel's reaction to his father's insistence that he join the building trade.

"Whatever" was released as a contender for the coveted position of Christmas #1, 1994
It is a testament to Noel Gallagher's all-conquering self confidence that he should predict "Whatever"'s success before he was even given a record contract, saying "In the beginning, there was a masterplan, to the extent that I knew that 'Whatever,' one of the first songs I ever wrote, would be a Christmas Top Five hit, but I think anyone who heard the song could have told you that."



When Oasis performed the song for Top of the Pops, they mimed and one of the cello players from the symphony was replaced by Bonehead, who clearly had no idea how his instrument is supposed to be played. Towards the end of the song, he gave up the pretense and started using the bow to conduct. A woman plays his rhythm guitar. The song was introduced by Damon Albarn of Blur who would later famously feud with Oasis. As Albarn introduced the song, the Gallagher brothers made hand gestures behind him, which only served to heighten the feud between the bands.

"Whatever" has been performed live by Oasis many times, sometimes with the ambitious symphony which accompanies the single version, sometimes without. They often end live versions of the song with lyrics adapted from the Beatles song "Octopus's Garden." They have also been known to add the lines "All the young blues....carry the news...", in reference to the Mott the Hoople song "All The Young Dudes". The "blues" are the fans of the Gallaghers' beloved Manchester City F.C.. At their famous performances at Knebworth in August 1996, the song was accompanied throughout by harmonica player Mark Feltham and is generally regarded by fans as one of the highlights of their set.



















The B-Sides of "Whatever" were quite famous as well. One of them, "Slide Away" was already featured on their debut album, Definitely Maybe. The other two - "(It's Good) To Be Free" and "Half the World Away" - were later featured on The Masterplan, a collection of Oasis's best b-sides. "Slide Away" and "Half the World Away" would also be featured on Oasis' 2006 "best of" album Stop the Clocks, although "Whatever" itself was not included.

'Whatever' spent a total of 50 weeks in the UK Singles chart, more than any Oasis single to date.

Noel Gallagher Banned From Buying His Family Christmas Tree This Year

Noel Gallagher was banned from buying his family Christmas tree this year.

The gobby rocker was shown a red card by wife Sara, 39, after being rude to a tree seller last year.

The Manc legend, 45, said: “You don’t get a chance to sit around with my missus at Christmas. She said to me, ‘I’m going to get the tree. You’re not invited to get the tree because you were so mean and awful to the man last year!’ I think the bloke was giving me the tree’s life history and I said ‘Look mate it’s minus two here, I’m not interested. Just stick it in the back of the Rolls and shut up’.

“Christmas is a lot of nonsense for me.”

Despite his Grinchlike misdemeanour, the High Flying Birds front man has brought his missus some fancy Christmas presents.

He said: “I got Mrs Gallagher a sparkly thing and some books.

“What is she going to get me with my money? It’s every man’s sore point.

“I’m trying to keep it down to a family pack of Squares crisps.

“She’s insisting she buys me some outlandish David Bowie photograph.

“I said I don’t really need that. I’ll just have the crisps.

“I don’t really need anything.”

Source: www.dailystar.co.uk

Listen To Another Track From Parlour Flames

Below is another track from Parlour Flames you can follow the band on Twitter here and Facebook here.

Parlour Flames is a collaboration with ex Oasis rhythm guitarist Bonehead aka Paul Arthurs and Vinny Peculiar, a debut album is expected to be released in the new year.

On This Day In Oasis History...

When Oasis played their sold-out Madison Square Gardens gig on December 18th 2008, photographer Josh Cheuse filmed Noel performing an exclusive acoustic version of 'Waiting For The Rapture' in an unusual backstage location.

This performance was made available exclusively through (RED)WIRE.

Video: Bradley Wiggins Playing Oasis And The Jam Live

The vidoes below show Bradley Wiggins who shocked revellers at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year after-party by jumping on stage and belting out a few of his favourite mod songs with an impromptu guitar session.

Bradley Wiggins Rocks After-Party With Impromptu Oasis Performance

Bradley Wiggins shocked revellers at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year after-party by jumping on stage and belting out a few of his favourite mod songs with an impromptu guitar session.

The Tour de France champion, who claimed the top prize at last night’s glitzy event, celebrated his win in style by rocking out to classic hits by The Jam and Oasis with the hired band.

Wiggins hopped on stage and first asked the musicians if they knew The Jam classic ‘That Entertainment’, which they didn’t.

Not wanting to ruin a good party, they followed his lead, but with the Team Sky cyclist reluctant to sing, he invited anyone who fancied it to get up and give it a go, with a security guard eventually obliging.

Wiggins then requested the band join him in a rendition of Oasis smash hit ‘Wonderwall’, which he lead on guitar while the band’s singer belted out Noel Gallagher’s classic anthem with the help of the crowd.

The Sports Personality of the Year then took the party to trendy London nightclub Whiskey Mist, where he celebrated until 3am.

Source: metro.co.uk

The Justice Collective - 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother' Available To Download Now

Beady Eye's drummer Chris Sharrock is a member of the all-star line-up for the Hillsborough tribute single, ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’ that is released today.

The track is the bookies favourite for the coveted Christmas Number One spot, ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’ features a stellar line-up of artists including Paul McCartney, Robbie Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, Paloma Faith, Eliza Doolittle, Beverley Knight, Melanie C, Andy Brown (Lawson), Holly Johnson (Frankie Goes to Hollywood), Mick Jones (The Clash), Peter Hooton (The Farm), (The Justice Tonight band), Glen Tilbrook (Squeeze), Ren Harvieu, Dave McCabe (The Zutons), Paul Heaton (Beautiful South), Hollie Cook, Jon McClure (Reverend & The Makers), John Power (Cast) and Gerry Marsden (Gerry and the Pacemakers), all giving their time for free to record the single and aiming to top the Christmas charts.

‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’ is produced by the Award-winning Guy Chambers, with all proceeds from single sales going towards the Hillsborough Families legal costs in their fight for justice.



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Video: Liam Gallagher Celebrating Manchester City's Equaliser Against United

From the derby between Manchester City and Manchester United last weekend showing Liam Gallagher celebrating with fans.

 

On This Day In Oasis History...

The videos below are from the 14th December 1997, when Oasis played at the G-Mex Arena in Manchester.

Rock Star Christmas Cards: Liam And Noel Gallagher

Check out these Christmas cards of Liam and Noel Gallagher by Pello, check out the full range here.

10% of all profits will be donated to a fantastic independent East London young people's charity, Step Forward.

Free Liam Gallagher Poster In This Week's NME Magazine

The NME this week includes a free Liam Gallagher poster, also featured is founding Oasis member Bonehead taking part in the Annual Pub Challenge.

On This Day In Oasis History...

The videos below are from December 12th 1995, when Oasis appeared on MTV's 'Ultimate Winter Vacation' in Aspen, Colorado.

Liam Gallagher On Style And More

Following the launch of the first official international Pretty Green store in Japan, Pretty Green founder and designer Liam Gallagher spoke about the style inspiration, business philosophy and his own style that culminate to define the brand.

Click here to watch the video.

Video: The Justice Collective - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

Beady Eye's drummer Chris Sharrock has joined the all-star line-up for the Hillsborough tribute single, ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’ that is released on December 17th.

The track is now the bookies favourite for the coveted Christmas Number One spot, ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’ features a stellar line-up of artists including Paul McCartney, Robbie Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, Paloma Faith, Eliza Doolittle, Beverley Knight, Melanie C, Andy Brown (Lawson), Holly Johnson (Frankie Goes to Hollywood), Mick Jones (The Clash), Peter Hooton (The Farm), (The Justice Tonight band), Chris Sharrock (Beady Eye), Glen Tilbrook (Squeeze), Ren Harvieu, Dave McCabe (The Zutons), Paul Heaton (Beautiful South), Hollie Cook, Jon McClure (Reverend & The Makers), John Power (Cast) and Gerry Marsden (Gerry and the Pacemakers), all giving their time for free to record the single and aiming to top the Christmas charts.

‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’ is produced by the Award-winning Guy Chambers, with all proceeds from single sales going towards the Hillsborough Families legal costs in their fight for justice.



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The single is released on December 17th 2012.

On This Day In Oasis History...

Below are a number of videos from December 11th 2006, when Noel Gallagher and Gem Archer played an acoustic set at The Chapel in Melbourne, Australia as part of the promotion for Stop The Clocks.

Noel Gallagher's International Magic Live At The O2 Is Now On iTunes

Noel Gallagher's International Magic Live at the O2 is now available on iTunes.

Click here for more details.

Noel Gallagher Is On The Front Cover Of ULTRABRIT Magazine

Noel Gallagher is on the front cover of ULTRABRIT, It's on sale now in Argentina.
 

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Noel Gallagher On The Manchester Derby And His Van Persie Fears

The rock star and celebrity Man City fan looks ahead to the crunch clash at the Etihad Stadium.

He discusses the derby match between the two title challengers and where the game could be won and lost.

Gallagher also reveals his fears over the damage that Man United and Holland striker Robin Van Persie could do to the Citizens' defence and gives us a surprising scoreline prediction.

And, with the festive season upon us, Noel talks us through his plans for Christmas.

Click here to listen to the interview.

Source: www.talksport.co.uk