Manchester‘s rock gaiants OASIS released their blockbuster
hit DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER today 30 years ago, on
19 February 1996.
Sung by Noel Gallagher, the Oasis the Oasis anthem of all Oasis anthems
was their 2nd No.1 in the UK. Noel always said they he thought it was a
good dong, no more, no less, but that the public made it big and timeless.
All together now!
And so Sally can wait
She knows it’s too late
As we’re walking on by
Her soul slides away
But don’t look back in anger
I heard you say
The record jumped to No. 1 on 14 January 1996, today 30 years ago,
for 10 weeks. The album sold a record breaking 345,000 copies in
its first week and stayed in the charts for a phenomenal 145 weeks.
It also led to the band’s breakthrough in the US, reaching #4
on the Billboard 200 and being certified 4× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Rolling Stone Magazine wrote: “What’s the Story is more than a natural
progression, it’s a bold leap forward that displays significant musical and
personal growth. Tension and instability have been inherent traits of great
rock teams. For Oasis, the addition of shared genes gives their songs extra
impact and dimension.”
TUTV: I saw Oasis 28 times (so far), including Wembley Stadion, London, on August 3. I guess
I’m a fan.
Oasis, Wembley London, August 3rd – Photo by Turn Up The Volume
Noel Gallagher: “Those songs are just a privilege to be a part of. It’s like when
you do great gigs, you come off stage and say well it was a privilege to be at that
gig, regardless of my part in it. ‘Wonderwall’, ‘Don’t Look Back’ and ‘Champagne
Supernova’ when I play them sometimes I think ‘wow it is a privilege to be a part
of this.”
Liam Gallagher at the time: “Without my voice he’d still be ironing
Clint Boons knickers.” A reference to Noel’s past as a roadie for Inspiral Carpets.
SINGLES: Some Might Say / Wonderwall /
Don’t Look Back In Anger / Champagne Supernova
Forget all about the OASIS reunion. It’s over again, even before it started. The Gallagher brothers had a big fight over the money-split for the planned world tour which led to their 2nd break-up. Do look back in anger, bros.
Noel Thomas David Gallagher was born in Manchester on 29 May 1967.
Happy 57 to the sublime singer/songwriter who wrote/recorded a series of unforgettable
world hits and a couple of superb LPs with Oasis (1991–2009), one of my all-time favorite bands (on record and on stage).
He went solo – with his High Flying Birds – 15 years ago, after the umpteenth fight with his brother Liam. He canned 4 longplayers so far with his birds, with last year’s Council Skies as the most recent one.
Six months after the release of their breakthrough masterwork album (WHAT’S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY? Manchester legends OASIS played two massive sold out concerts at MAINE ROAD MANCHESTER in the former football stadium of their beloved MANCHESTER CITY team. On 27 and 28 April 1996, the Gallaghers & Co wrote history. Joined by 80.000 (over the two days) the band had their dream come true by playing the ground of their Sky Blues squad. The two historic days were captured on film. The docu ‘…THERE AND THEN’ was released on video in October 1996 (still have my copy) and on DVD in 1997 (re-released in 2001). Supersonic stuff! Let’s look back in ecstasy.
TURN UP THE VOLUME‘s selected top moments…
– THE SWAMP SONG –
(The set’s opener / Noel’s awesome guitar)
– SUPERSONIC –
(I’m feeling supersonic / Give me gin and tonic / Liam was born for this)
– CIGARETTES & ALCOHOL –
(One of my all time fav Oasis live knockouts)
– I AM THE WALRUS –
(Oasis made this killer their own)
NOEL Thomas David GALLAGHER was born in Longsight, Manchester on 29 May 1967.
Fifty years ago, just 3 days before his all time favorite band THE BEATLES released their masterpiece album SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND. Being born so close
to that magical milestone day must be definitely, maybe one of the reasons why Noel
was, undoubtedly, destined to become a brilliant songwriter, to become a rock & roll
star, to become The Chief of the legendary OASIS and a great solo performer (better
than many expected) after the band split. On top of it he’s a hilarious one-liner expert
and always ready for an amusing, verbal fight with brother Liam. Happy 50 to the man
who gave us a full jukebox of timeless crackers we can sing along on top of our lungs.
Here are three of his unforgettable pearls…
