Noel Gallagher To Take Part In A Special Evening For John Motson Later Today

Later today at 21:00 (UK Time) BBC Two will dedicate an evening to John Motson, he has provided commentary on 10 World Cup finals, 10 European Championships, 29 FA Cup Finals, 200 England internationals and more than 2000 football matches.

Noel Gallagher and more will pay tribute in Motty: The Man Behind The Sheepskin, a journey around the football grounds that have provided the backdrop for the broadcaster’s commentaries.

On hanging up his microphone for the last time, Motson said: “I’m truly humbled that the BBC is dedicating such a special evening to me.

"I’ve been very lucky to have witnessed some incredibly special moments in football and I look forward to sitting down with my family, and many football fans in the country, to look back on the past 50 years.”

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I gotta say it I love life and if it don't love me it can kiss my arse as you were LG x 

And another thing when did a gig become a show I do gigs if you want a show go see the lion king as you were LG x 

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They do though don't they

I've just watched your film Conor McGregor biblical I want you to be in my new music video as you were LG x

Liam Gallagher Rolls Into Washington

Liam Gallagher will play at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, USA later today.

Video & Setlist: Liam Gallagher & Richard Ashcroft In Philadelphia

below is the setlist and a number of videos of Liam Gallagher and Richard Ashcroft at the Fillmore in Philadelphia, USA yesterday.

Liam Gallagher's Latest Instagram Posts

LG X RA. NORTH AMERICA TOUR

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Setlist & Gallery: Liam Gallagher & Richard Ashcroft In New York

Click here and here for pictures of Liam Gallagher and Richard Ashcroft at the Central Park Summerstage in New York, USA yesterday.

Setlist: Liam Gallagher
Rock n Roll Star
Morning Glory
Greedy Soul
Wall of Glass
Bold
For What It’s Worth
Some Might Say
D’You Know What I Mean
You Better Run
Cigarettes & Alcohol
Supersonic
Live Forever

Setlist: Richard Ashcroft
On Your Own
Sonnet
Space and Time
Weeping Willow
Music Is Power
They Don’t Own Me
A Song For The Lovers
Lucky Man
The Drugs Don’t Work

Liam Gallagher & Richard Ashcroft Roll Into Philadelphia

Liam Gallagher and Richard Ashcroft will play at the Fillmore in Philadelphia, USA later today.

POSTED ON LIAM'S INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT YESTERDAY.

Video: Liam Gallagher & Richard Ashcroft In New York

Below are a number of videos of Liam Gallagher and Richard Ashcroft at the Central Park Summerstage in New York, USA yesterday.

What's Going On At 'This Feeling' This Weekend?

A well known haunt of well known faces, and where to see future next big things in advance.

This weeks events are in London, Cardiff, Lincoln, Birmingham, Brighton, Manchester, Leeds, Leicester and Sheffield.

Visit www.thisfeeling.co.uk for tickets and information on club nights all over the UK.

Noel Gallagher On Oasis, Touring, Manchester City And More

Gordon Smart interviews Noel Gallagher at Watford Colosseum before his exclusive Radio X performance, he talks about Oasis, touring, Manchester City and more.

Liam Gallagher & Richard Ashcroft Roll Into New York

Liam Gallagher and Richard Ashcroft will play at the Central Park Summerstage in New York, USA later today.

On This Day In Oasis History...

'Lyla' was the first single from British rock band Oasis' sixth album Don't Believe the Truth, released on May 16th 2005.

The song was written by Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher, who has varyingly described the track as "specifically designed for pogoing", "annoyingly catchy", and the “poppiest thing since "Roll With It". Noting the varied influences of the song, Gallagher says that it's "a bit like... The Soundtrack of Our Lives doing The Who on Skol in a psychedelic city in the sky, or something".

Similarities

However critics have argued that "Lyla" is perhaps more than simply influenced by other bands, noting the striking similarities between the song and "Confrontation Camp" by The Soundtrack of Our Lives and to a lesser extent "Street Fighting Man" by the Rolling Stones. The first line of the song reinforces the notion that the song was also partially inspired by The La's.

Noel has also joked with the fact that the Lyla in the song is actually the sister of the Sally mentioned in the Oasis single "Don't Look Back in Anger". Also, he had said that the song is a "love song", being about Sally Cinnamon's sister.

Originally claiming that he wasn't very fond of the song, Noel has said that "Lyla" isn’t "even the fifth best track on the album". The song had existed as a demo since the early recording sessions for the album but was all but forgotten until practically the last minute. However, on the Lock the Box feature on the Stop the Clocks, Noel admitted that he "didn't realise how good it was until [we] played it live," and admitted he loved the "guitars, the drums, and the vocals" of the song.

Origins

Noel says that the song existed in an early form as a song called "Sing" and dated from the Heathen Chemistry-era. He also says that the title for the final song should have been "Smiler", but was changed seeing as guitarist Gem Archer's previous band, Heavy Stereo, also had a song called "Smiler".

Sony's insistence that it should be released as the first single from the album has helped to fuel the tension between the band and their record label, which has led to Oasis not renewing their contract with the record label following the release of Don't Believe the Truth.

"Lyla" became the band's seventh UK number one when it reached top spot in its first week of release. The song also debuted at #31 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart and has reached #19 since then. It is the first Oasis song to appear on any US singles chart since 2000 when "Go Let It Out" hit No.14 on the Modern Rock chart.

Live Performance

When performing on the UK music chart show Top of the Pops, Liam, who was forced to mime to the music, made no secret of the fact, walking away from the microphone with his mouth closed mid-way through lines that he was supposedly 'singing'. It would be Liam's last performance on the programme before its demise in late 2006. However, Noel and the rest of the band would return in August 2005 to perform "The Importance of Being Idle."

The song leaked on the internet during late March 2005, weeks before its May release date, after an unauthorised early airing on Polish radio station Radiowa Trójka.

'Lyla' was covered by Foo Fighters during a performance at BBC Studios.

The song is included on Oasis' compilation album Stop the Clocks. It is also included in FIFA 06 as a track.
Track listing

CD RKIDSCD 29
"Lyla" (Noel Gallagher) - 5:12
"Eyeball Tickler" (Gem Archer) - 2:47
"Won't Let You Down" (Liam Gallagher) - 2:48

7" RKID 29
"Lyla" (Noel Gallagher) - 5:12
"Eyeball Tickler" (Gem Archer) - 2:47

DVD RKIDSDVD 29
"Lyla" - 5:14
"Lyla" (demo) - 5:29
"Can You See It Now?" (Documentary) - 9:22
The DVD also contains a hidden piece about new drummer Zak Starkey. The video lasts for 1:16 and is accessed by highlighting the word 'Credits' on the main menu, then pressing right until you see the name Zak appear. Then press 'Play' or 'Enter' to view the video.

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HMV To Release An Exclusive Pressing Of Liam Gallagher's 'As You Were' Album

Liam Gallagher’s 'As You Were' album is one of the first set of HMV’s exclusive pressings, that will be available for customers to buy instore on Saturday June 16th. #LiamGallagher

Pictured below it is the first time the album has been released as a picture disc.

As well as exclusive pressings, from 8th June HMV will have amazing offers on over 100 titles from classics to contemporary albums across their 120 UK stores.

Check out a video of the making of the vinyl here.

On This Day In Oasis History...

The video below is from May 15th 2001 when Oasis played at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles, USA.

Noel Gallagher On His Tips For The World Cup, Arctic Monkeys, Manchester City And More

The videos below are from an interview Noel Gallagher did for Radio X yesterday.

Setlist, Video And Gallery: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds In Watford

Below is the setlist and more from Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds at the Watford Colosseum in Watford yesterday.

Click here for more videos and here for pictures the gig.

Fort Knox
Holy Mountain
Keep On Reaching
Beautiful World
Heat Of The Moment
Riverman
Ballad Of The Mighty I
If I Had A Gun
Dream On
Little By Little
Importance Of Being Idle
If Love Is Th Law
Dead In The Water
Careful What You Wish For
She Taught Me How To Fly
Half the World Away
Wonderwall
What A Life!
The Right Stuff
Go Let It Out
Don’t Look Back In Anger
All You Need Is Love

Liam Gallagher's Latest Instagram Post

AS YOU WERE⠀ 

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Listen To Highlights And An Interview From Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Concert In Watford Tonight

Tune in to Gordon Smart tonight from 7pm (UK Time) on Radio X to hear a interview plus live tracks from Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds concert in Watford from yesterday.

To listen to the show click here.

Video: Liam Gallagher In Boston

Below are a number of videos of Liam Gallagher at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion in Boston, USA yesterday.