Liam Gallagher Loves Lionel Richie's Hello

Liam Gallagher loves Lionel Richie's 'Hello' so much, he would choose the track to take with him on a desert island.

Liam Gallagher could listen to 'Hello' by Lionel Richie on repeat.

The 'Flick of the Finger' singer said if he was stuck on desert island with only one record he'd choose the smooth R&B vocalist's classic 1984 single, particularly for its irony towards the imaginary scenario.

Speaking to Music Unlimited, the music streaming service from Sony Entertainment Network, Liam said: "Lionel Richie, is it me you're looking for? 'Hello' Do you not get it?"

While he may like easy listening at home, Liam's band Beady Eye's latest album, 'BE' is anything but, after the introduction of experimental producer Dave Sitek.

The 40-year-old rocker credits the musician for helping the band break boundaries and exploring unseen places.

Liam added: "Dave got involved and it all went a bit cosmic, we got that s**t in us and he sorta just championed it. He's a good producer; a good producer for me is someone that doesn't just soft talk the band and tell them what they want to hear.

"We're the musicians, we make the records and there's certain places we can't go, and he went there."

Source: www.femalefirst.co.uk

Liam Gallagher Slates Daft Punk's Get Lucky

Daft Punk have sold half a million copies of No1 single Get Lucky in the UK but there’s one man who’s not convinced – Liam Gallagher.

The French stars won’t be featuring alongside The Who and John Lennon in his record collection. Liam said: “I’d write that in a f***ing hour. I don’t know what the fuss is about, you know what I mean? It’s like f**k off, give me a f**king break.” Speaking to Sony’s MU streaming service he added: “I am not going to have people wear disguises.

“Take your f**king helmet off. Let’s see what you look like sans helmet, whatever you’re called.”

If the dance duo swapped the leather jackets for parka coats he might think differently.
Liam will need to avoid the radio for a few months yet, as Daft Punk have confirmed plans to release even more new material. The pair, heading to No1 with album Random Access Memories this Sunday, say they are already remixing the songs.

Thomas Bangalter from the group said: “We’re working on some mixes ourselves, so yes, there will probably be Daft Punk mixes of Daft Punk. The first track we’re remixing is Get Lucky. That will be out by the end of June.”

Don’t be surprised if the remix has a decent run in the charts too.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

On This Day In Oasis History...

The video below is from May 23rd 2002, when Oasis played at MTV Superdry in Tokyo, Japan.

Auction For MS Charity: Featuring Signed Items By Noel Gallagher, Primal Scream And More

The theme of this year's World MS Day is young people with MS.

Taking place on May 29, this is a key annual event that raises awareness and funds for vital services.

MS is usually diagnosed between the ages of 24 and 31.

It is is a life-long condition but is not terminal, and does not follow any particular pattern or set stages.

Most people live active and fulfiling lives despite the physical and emotional challenges. It is unique to the individual, and more than 8,000 people in Ireland live with MS.

MS Ireland will host a celebrity auction online at ms-society.ie and the public can bid for signed and framed images of artists, sports personalities and actors such as The Script, Imelda May, Brain O'Driscoll, Noel Gallagher, Primal Scream, Kodaline, Def Leppard, Damien Dempsey and Katie Taylor.

Source: independent.ie

First Listen: Beady Eye, BE

When it emerged that arty producer Dave Sitek was overseeing Liam Gallagher’s second post-Oasis effort, eyebrows were raised.

But the first Beady Eye album was so patchy that even Liam admitted it didn’t work – and getting Dave in has transformed them.

Liam actually sounds like he wants to be a singer again, and Dave’s experiments make for great psychedelic tunes.

Mystical chant Iz Rite is a highlight along with Face The Crowd, Liam’s best shouty rocker since Lyla.

Not everything works – there’s one too many ballads – but it proves Liam’s strongest when people are doubting him.

An album to BE proud of.

Source: www.dailystar.co.uk

Daft Punk Predicted To Break Oasis' Record For Fastest Selling Album In UK Chart History

Daft Punk are predicted to break Oasis' record for the fastest selling album in UK chart history.

The band's new album 'Random Access Memories' is expected to beat the record currently held by 1997's 'Be Here Now', with bookies Paddy Power cutting the odds dramatically on the French duo's chances, according to Music Week. 'Be Here Now' sold 650,000 in its first week of sales, but 'Random Access Memories' has already scored the highest number of pre-sales for any dance album ever on Amazon. Paddy Power are giving 4/5 odds on the record outselling Oasis. The album is released tomorrow (May 17).

The LP has 7/1 odds of becoming the best-selling album in UK chart history by 2015.

A Paddy Power spokesperson said: "They might not have a catchy moniker like the 'Beliebers', but fans don't come much more passionate and excitable than Daft Punk enthusiasts so we're expecting big things for the French DJs next week. We only hope that the success doesn’t go straight to their helmets." Despite saying that they will not be touring the record, Paddy Power has odds of 5/2 on a world tour being announced by the end of the year.

Daft Punk are set for a fourth straight week at the top of the Official UK Singles Chart with their track 'Get Lucky', which has now sold more than 500,000 copies. The song has spent the past three weeks at Number One, and has already sold 49,000 copies since Sunday (May 12). The track is easily the French act's biggest selling UK single, overtaking their 2000 Number Two hit 'One More Time'.

Source: www.nme.com

Limited Number Of Parlour Flames Signed CD Albums Available Now

There are a limited number of Parlour Flames signed CD albums available from Tower Records.

Click here for more details, vinyl to follow soon.

Pre-Order Beady Eye's New Album For Money Can't Buy Prizes

Head to www.myplaydirect.com/beady-eye for the chance to win the parka jacket Liam Gallagher wore on stage with Oasis at Finsbury Park in 2002.

Watch The Video For Beady Eye's 'Second Bite Of The Apple'

Below is the music video by Beady Eye performing Second Bite Of The Apple.

 

On This Day In Oasis History...

Below is a video from the 20th of May 2005, when Oasis appeared on the 'Late Late Show' in Dublin, Ireland.

Parlour Flames Debut Album Released Today

Parlour Flames debut album is released today on Cherry Red, visit the official site here for more details.

Watch An Interview With Beady Eye And An Acoustic Set

Beady Eye performing a live acoustic show at French radio station OUI FM yesterday. They played new single Second Bite Of The Apple and Start Anew.

Video: Live Performance Beady Eye 'Dreaming Of Some Space'

A live performance of 'Dreaming Of Some Space' from Beady Eye's Paris hotel bathroom.

Noel Gallagher On Oasis' Don't Look Back In Anger, Wonderwall And More

Former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher landed the outstanding song collection prize at the Ivor Novello Awards.Gallagher dedicated the award to his wife, who he says barely believes he writes them.

Click here to watch the video.

Noel Gallagher Says David Beckham Should Take Up Songwriting When He Retires

Noel Gallagher has said that David Beckham should take up songwriting now that he has retired from football.

The former England and Manchester United player confirmed that he will stop playing football at the end of this season having rejected a chance to continue playing with Paris St Germain into 2014. Speaking to ITV News about Beckham's next career move while at the Ivor Novello Awards yesterday (May 16), Gallagher said: "Songwriting".

He added: "He's had a great career and played for some of the most iconic clubs in world football. He could probably go into management one day, as long as it's not (Manchester) City."

The former Oasis member also said he "hated" Beckham when he played for United, but has since become friends with the sportsman. "I hated him when he played for United. Hated him. Hate. Proper hate. But luckily I met him when he'd left United and he's such a nice lad and he's a brilliant footballer."

Noel Gallagher, The Maccabees and Alt-J all picked up major awards at this year's Ivor Novellos in London with Gallagher collecting the award for Outstanding Song Collection, which was presented to him by Kinks singer Ray Davies. The former Oasis member thanked "my publishers, who I've only just met after 20 years – Sony, apparently," to guffaws of laughter from the industry audience. He dedicated the award to his wife, who, he said, once told him she'd never seen him write any songs. "This is proof that I do," he said.

Source: www.nme.com

Noel Gallagher On The Smiths, Morrissey And Growing Up In Manchester

Noel Gallagher talks about, The Smiths, Morrissey & growing up in Manchester.

Various Videos From Noel Gallagher At The Ivor Novello Awards

Below are two videos of Noel Gallagher being interviewed at the Ivor Novello Awards yesterday.

Noel Gallagher Can't Be Arsed To Make Music

Noel Gallagher says he won't be doing much more new music anytime soon...and who he gets star struck by - at the Ivor Novello awards 2013 at London's Grosvenor House.

 

Video: Noel Gallagher On Writing Material For One Direction

It looks like Noel Gallagher won't be penning any material for One Direction in the near future.

When asked whether he would consider writing for the band, the former Oasis guitarist said: "No. You'd do it for the money and I've got enough money."

Noel also took time out at The Ivor Novello Awards to have a pop at programmes like the X Factor and Britain's Got Talent, saying they were "just TV" and "had nothing to do with music".

Noel Gallagher Says David Beckham Is Not Cut Out For Football Management

David Beckham is not cut out for management according to Noel Gallagher.