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Be Here Now Tour
The Be Here Now World Tour was a world concert tour by English rock band Oasis in support of their third album '' Be Here Now''. The tour, which spanned the UK, Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania, and Latin America, included 85 shows over a period of several months in 1997 and 1998. The tour started on 14 June 1997 in support of U2 at the KROQ Weenie Roast in Irvine, California, United States, and ended on 25 March 1998 at the Sports Palace in Mexico City, Mexico. With most shows being played during the autumn and winter months, a majority of the concerts were staged at indoor arenas and halls, in contrast to the larger outdoor venues typically featured on Oasis' summer tours. Many performances were audio recorded by either broadcast media or concert attendees and have since been made available on various file-sharing outlets and fan web sites. A handful of performances were also carried by various television outlets throughout the world, including the 14 December concert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oasis (band)
Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as the Rain, the group initially consisted of Liam Gallagher (lead vocals, tambourine), Paul Arthurs (guitar), Paul McGuigan (bass guitar) and Tony McCarroll (drums). Liam's older brother Noel (lead guitar, vocals) later joined as a fifth member, finalising the group's core lineup. During the course of their existence, they had various lineup changes, with the Gallagher brothers remaining the only staple members. Oasis signed to independent record label Creation Records in 1993 and released their record-setting debut album ''Definitely Maybe'' (1994). The following year they recorded '' (What's the Story) Morning Glory?'' (1995) with drummer Alan White, in the midst of a chart rivalry with peers Blur. Spending ten weeks at number one on the UK Albums Chart, ''(What's the Story) Morning Glory?'' was also an international chart success and became one of the best-selling albums of all time. In addi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Some Might Say
"Some Might Say" is a song by English rock band Oasis. It was released as the first single on 24 April 1995 from their second studio album, ''(What's the Story) Morning Glory?'' (1995). The song was written by the band's lead guitarist Noel Gallagher. "Some Might Say" provided Oasis with their first number one on the UK Singles Chart and reached the top 10 in Finland, Iceland, Ireland and Sweden. The song is also the last to feature all 5 original members, as original drummer Tony McCarroll left shortly after the song's release. The single release was also named an EP in the '' Stop the Clocks'' booklet. It is thus one of the only Oasis singles to officially be also categorised an extended play. Background The track was inspired by the song "Fuzzy" by Grant Lee Buffalo. It was the last Oasis track to feature original drummer Tony McCarroll, who was asked to leave the band before the main recording sessions for ''(What's the Story) Morning Glory?'' when tensions arose between Mc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shakermaker
"Shakermaker" is a song by the English rock band Oasis. It was written by lead guitarist Noel Gallagher. The song was first released as a second single on 20 June 1994 and later released on Oasis' debut album ''Definitely Maybe'' (1994). The single peaked at number eleven in the UK. It was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry in 2013, having previously been their only single of the 1990s not to be certified in the UK. As of 2021, it remains the only single from the band's first two albums not to reach at least platinum status in the UK, and their only single of the 1990s not to be certified gold. Background Noel Gallagher states that the lyrics are taken from the world around him. For example, a Shaker Maker was a popular toy in the 1970s, the character of "Mr Soft" was taken from a Trebor Soft Mints commercial, which featured Cockney Rebel's song "Mr. Soft", "Mr. Clean" is a song by The Jam, one of Gallagher's favourite bands, ''Mr Benn'' is a British children ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cast No Shadow (song)
"Cast No Shadow" is a song by English rock band Oasis from their 1995 album ''(What's the Story) Morning Glory?''. Background Noel Gallagher wrote the song for his friend Richard Ashcroft, lead singer of The Verve; in the sleeve notes of the album, Gallagher dedicated the song "to the genius of Richard Ashcroft". Ashcroft later said that he considered the song to be "a great honour". "Cast No Shadow" was originally intended to be a B-side, but this changed when the song turned out to be much better than expected. "Cast No Shadow" was the last song written for the album; the track was composed by Gallagher while he was riding the train to return to the recording studio in Wales. Gallagher referred to the song's lyrics as "the best words I ever wrote." Musical style and reception Gallagher initially wanted the song to sound like Pink Floyd, particularly their album ''Wish You Were Here'' and its title track, which shared the same opening chords as "Cast No Shadow". Kenneth Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morning Glory (Oasis Song)
"Morning Glory" is a song by the English rock band Oasis, written by Noel Gallagher and released on the band's second album ''(What's the Story) Morning Glory?'' in September 1995. It was given a commercial single release only in Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, and it was also a radio single in the United States and Canada. In North America, it was the first song of the album to receive significant airplay, although primarily at alternative rock radio stations, as "Some Might Say" and " Roll with It" had not achieved as such. Content Lyrics and themes "Morning Glory" contains lyrical references to the drug cocaine and to the Beatles, and references the title of its parent album in the chorus. Musical style Kenneth Partridge proclaimed the riff that opens "Morning Glory" to be "strikingly similar" to that of " The One I Love" by American rock band R.E.M. Music video The song's accompanying video is directed by Jake Scott. The band is performing in an industrial apartment, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acquiesce
"Acquiesce" is a song by English rock band Oasis, written by Noel Gallagher. The song originally appeared as the B-side to Oasis' first UK number-one single, "Some Might Say", on 24 April 1995. Its popularity led to it being included on the B-sides compilation album '' The Masterplan'', released in 1998, after being voted for inclusion by fans of the band on their official website. In 1998, the song was issued as a radio single in North America to promote the release of '' The Masterplan''. It reached number 24 on the US ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart, number 20 on the Canadian ''RPM'' Alternative 30, and number 44 on the ''RPM'' Top Singles chart. "Acquiesce" was also released as one of the lead tracks to the ''Stop the Clocks'' EP, in promotion of their compilation album of which it also appears on, ''Stop the Clocks''. The verses to "Acquiesce" are sung by Liam Gallagher, with the chorus sung by Noel (because, he claims, Liam could not reach the high notes). Hist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cigarettes & Alcohol
"Cigarettes & Alcohol" is a song by English rock band Oasis, written by Noel Gallagher. It was released on 10 October 1994 as the fourth and final single from their debut album ''Definitely Maybe'' (1994), and their second to enter the UK top ten in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 7 (three places higher than " Live Forever"), eventually spending 79 weeks on the charts. On 13 March 2020, 26 years after release, the song was certified Platinum, indicating 600,000 sales. Background Whereas the band's first two singles "Supersonic" and "Shakermaker" had used psychedelic imagery, and the third single " Live Forever" used softer chords and tender lyrics, "Cigarettes & Alcohol" demonstrated the rougher musical attitude that Oasis appeared to be promoting. The song proclaims the inherent appeal of cigarettes, alcohol, and other drugs as a remedy to the banality and seemingly futile nature of working class life. Lines such as "Is it worth the aggravation to find yourself a job when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Champagne Supernova
"Champagne Supernova" is a song by English rock band Oasis, written by Noel Gallagher. It is the closing track on the band's second studio album, '' (What's the Story) Morning Glory?'' (1995), and was released as the sixth and final single from the album in Australia, France, and New Zealand on 13 May 1996. The Jam frontman Paul Weller appears as a guest guitarist and backing vocalist on the track. A music video for the song, directed by Nigel Dick, was released in 1996. The single was not released in the UK. The song was released in the United States as a radio single, becoming the band's second 1 single on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. It also peaked at No. 20 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 Airplay, becoming the band's third top 40 single on that chart. The song is included on the band's greatest hits album '' Stop the Clocks'' and on the US release of '' Time Flies... 1994–2009''. Supernova SN 2003fg was nicknamed "Champagne Supernova" after the song. Background Noel Galla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Around The World (Oasis Song)
"All Around the World" is a song by the English rock band Oasis. It was written by the band's lead guitarist and principal songwriter Noel Gallagher. Released on 12 January 1998 as the third single from their third studio album '' Be Here Now'' (1997), it is the longest song ever recorded by Oasis. The song peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the longest song ever to reach number one, and earned a Gold certification. This was the last Oasis single to be released on the Creation Records label. The song also reached number one in Ireland and peaked at number 15 on the US ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart. Nearly ten minutes long, the song is embellished with string and horn pieces, and is followed by the two-minute-long instrumental " All Around the World (Reprise)". Upon its release, the reviews were generally positive. As with many Oasis songs (such as " Whatever", "Acquiesce", " Live Forever") it sends the message that "everything's gonna be okay". This ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live Forever (Oasis Song)
"Live Forever" is a song by English rock band Oasis. Written by Noel Gallagher, the song was released as the third single from their debut album ''Definitely Maybe'' (1994) on 8 August 1994, just prior to that album's release. Gallagher wrote the song in 1991, before he joined Oasis. Inspired by the Rolling Stones' " Shine a Light", "Live Forever" features a basic song structure and lyrics with an optimistic outlook that contrasted with the attitude of the grunge bands popular at the time. The song was the first Oasis single to enter the top ten in the United Kingdom, and garnered critical acclaim. In 2017, lead singer Liam Gallagher declared the song his favourite Oasis song. The British Phonographic Industry certified the song double platinum in August 2021. Background and recording Noel Gallagher began working on "Live Forever" in 1991, while working for a building company in his hometown of Manchester. After his foot was crushed by a pipe in an accident, he was given a less ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wonderwall (song)
"Wonderwall" is a song by English rock band Oasis. It was written by Noel Gallagher. The song was produced by Gallagher and Owen Morris for the band's second studio album ''(What's the Story) Morning Glory?'', released in 1995. According to Gallagher, "Wonderwall" describes "an imaginary friend who's gonna come and save you from yourself". The song was released as the fourth single from the album on 30 October 1995. "Wonderwall" topped the charts in Australia and New Zealand and reached the top 10 in 13 other counties, including Canada and the United States at 5 and No. 8, respectively, as well as No. 2 on both the UK Singles Chart and the Irish Singles Chart. The single was certified sextuple platinum by the British Phonographic Industry and gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. It remains one of the band's most popular songs, and was voted No. 1 on the Australian alternative music radio station Triple J's "20 Years of the Hottest 100" in 2013. Many artists ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Go Away
"Don't Go Away" is a song by English rock band Oasis from their third album, '' Be Here Now'' (1997). Written by Noel Gallagher, the song was released as a commercial single only in Japan, peaking at number 48 on the Oricon chart, and as a promotional single in the United States and Canada. The track reached number 35 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 Airplay chart and number 15 on the Canadian '' RPM'' Top Singles chart in late 1997. Background and composition Although "Don't Go Away" appears for the first time in 1997, its origins date back to 1993, when Oasis spent time with the Real People at their studio in Liverpool. "Don't Go Away" was included in a batch of songs written under the wing of the Griffiths brothers (which also included "Columbia", "Rock 'n' Roll Star", "Rockin' Chair" and others).McCarrol, Tony (2010). ''Oasis: The Truth'', Blake Publishing, Liam Gallagher claims to have cried while recording the song, as a result of dwelling on "a certain thing". He said, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
