Back when One Direction was filming the music video for “What Makes You Beautiful” on a sunny beach in Malibu (must be nice), they sat down on the sand, gathered Kumbaya-style and sang Oasis’ classic “Wonderwall.”
In the video, Niall sits on a cooler playing the guitar like Noel Gallagher in his flashy aviators, while they all harmonize in front of the surf. The video is kind of retro One Direction (check out Liam’s hair!) but it’s still a good cover to wrap up this last bit of summer.
Their rendition has received harsh criticism from 1D haters who say British music has descended from the likes of The Beatles and Oasis to One Direction. @supersonicyy0uth tweeted: “one direction have covered Oasis is that why it’s raining so much, the sky is crying?”
There’s a fine line between sampling a song and straight ripping off someone else’s artistic integrity. Imitation is recognized as the highest form of flattery – but at what point does it go too far?
Most recently, Madonna finally spoke out about her insane influence of Lady Gaga, with focus on ‘Born This Way‘ and it’s similarity with Madge’s 1989 hit ‘Express Yourself’. And in the spirit of that buzz – we’re delighted to bring you a little sampling, thirteen songs that famously ripped off others (and were pretty successful in their own right). Some of which dealt with court settlements and others were able to slip through the legal cracks. For those arguing that the likes of Hammer and Vanilla Ice had the right to sample – both were busted by the predecessors for their use. Ice even argued in an episode of VH1′s ‘Behind the Music’ that it was completely original and the sampling accusations were bogus.
Tell us what you think! Below are thirteen examples, first being the song that ripped off the following song:
Jennifer Lopez “On The Floor (Ft. Pitbull)” VS. Los Kjarkas “Lloranda se fue”
Overlooking the Toronto skyline from backstage at the Molson Amphitheater, Manchester Orchestra’s rhythm-guitarist and singer-songerwriter Andy Hull took in a drag and the scene.
“It’s pretty awesome to wake up in the city that you grew up in,” confessed Hull, moments before opening for My Chemical Romance and Blink-182 as part of the 2011 Honda Civic Tour. It would almost seem that, other than sharing a stage, lyrical honesty and vulnerability is about all that these three bands have in common.
“It’s fun man, they’re all really kind people,” says Hull about being on the road with MCR and Blink. It’s been a sleepless summer for Hull and company, leaping between a plethora of festivals from Montreal’s Osheaga to Chicago’s Lollapalooza. “It’s been quite an experience to play these venues. It’s definitely this casting vision tour to really see how big a band can get. It’s kind of crazy. And [Blink-182] is definitely a band that represented a huge part of our childhood.”
Liam Gallagher
Talk about brotherly love. Liam Gallagher is suing his brother Noel for calling him a “drunk.”
TMZ reports Noel claims Oasis bailed on a 2009 music festival because Liam was too “hung over to perform.”
Liam just told U.K. tabloid The Sun: “I have taken legal action against Noel Gallagher for statements he made claiming Oasis pulled out of the 2009 V festival Chelmsford gig because I had a hangover.”
Liam claims the real reason was he had a case of laryngitis.
He adds, “I tried to resolve this amicably but have been left with no choice but legal action. All I want is an apology.”
Yet another example of why you shouldn’t mix business with family.
His Holiness has spoken.
Former British alternative rock band Oasis have been featured on a list of the Pope’s favourite albums, reports msn.com.
The list was recently revealed in the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano and showed Oasis’ 1995 album, What’s The Story Morning Glory? coming in at third place. However, the newspaper went on to say that the band were the “protagonists of 90s Britpop, led by the terrible Gallagher brothers, working-class children.”
Now that the long-time popular band Oasis are officially finished, lead singer Liam Gallagher is finally free to start a new band. And he’s doing so… with the members of Oasis who aren’t his brother Noel, reports rollingstone.com.
Bassist Andy Bell, drummer Chris Sharrock, and guitarist Gem Archer are currently working with Liam on new songs. In an interview with an Italian radio station, Liam promised fans that this new revamp of “Oasis,” which will perform under a different name, will return with music and performances soon.
“I’ll be back doing that, playing live, within a couple of months,” Liam said. “I’ve just done a tour, I always miss singing songs. I miss the people.”
Noel Gallagher left Oasis in late August, following a backstage fight with his brother before a performance at a French music festival. In the Italian interview, Liam revealed that the argument started when Noel poorly treated a guitar that was given to Liam as a present from his wife. In angry response, Liam took one of Noel’s guitars and smashed it.
Singer Liam Gallagher told WENN.com that he planned on putting together a new band next year. The former Oasis lead singer has taken a break form music since his brother Noel caused the band to fold after a fight with the two.
While Noel is pursuing a solo career, Liam intends to maintain a group dynamic, saying, “Getting away from the whole Oasis thing is going to be a good thing, I suppose. I don’t want to do anything solo. I want to be in a band. But we can do things a lot differently these days. It’ll definitely be rock ‘n’ roll.”
Now that Oasis has disbanded, lead singer Noel Gallagher is breaking away from his brother Liam and going solo, reports Perez Hilton.
“I’m looking forward to doing my own thing, bringing out my own music,” he said. “I’m glad that’s what people want to hear. I am not thinking about much else, Oasis or Liam, I’m just having a good time.”
He left the band in August following comments his brother made about the paternity of his daughter, Anais.
Oasis singer Liam Gallagher has officially confirmed that the band is no longer around, according to CHARTattack.
Gallagher told Britain’s Times newspaper that the band are “done” and are “no longer.” He also said he was thinking about what his next musical move will be.
There was talk of Oasis continuing to make music without guitarist and main songwriter Noel Gallagher, who left the band earlier this year after a backstage fight with his brother. However, that appears to be out of the question now.
“I know [Oasis are done],” Liam Gallagher said in the Times article. “Without a doubt. And it’s a shame but that’s life. We had a good run at it. The thing about Oasis is [we ended it.] No one ended it for us. Which was pretty, kind of… cool.”
Oasis had a rocky 2009. Earlier in the year, Noel Gallagher said he wanted to release a solo album following Oasis’ tour for last year’s album Dig Out Your Soul. His brother was not a fan of that idea.
Oasis gossip comes fairly cheap, but the latest news from the Brit-pop powerhouse may actually cost the band their very existence. Noel Gallagher, guitarist and older brother of vocalist Liam Gallagher, announced Friday on his blog he had quit the band for good this time.
“People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer,” Noel wrote on oasisnet.com.
The post came after an altercation between Noel and Liam at the Paris music festival Rock en Seine. The two were so worked up they bowed out of their headlining set moments before they were scheduled to take the stage, disappointing fans even to the point of tears, according to drummer Chris Tomson’s statement to NME.
The initial wave of performers has been announced for the third annual iTunes Live: London Festival, which will run throughout July at the Roundhouse in north London.
Flo Rida, Oasis, Kasabian, Snow Patrol, Paolo Nutini and the Saturdays are among the confirmed acts, with more artists expected to be announced shortly.
In total, 62 bands will play over 32 consecutive nights starting July 1.
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is stepping into the world of fashion with his own clothing line called Pretty Green.
Named after a song by The Jam, Pretty Green is described as an “up-front, straight talking, classic clothing range (with a) team made up of key industry professionals.”
The limited-edition line will include footwear, denim, knitwear, jackets, trench coats, parkas, t-shirts, hats, scarves and accessories, all subject to Gallagher’s final approval.
Oasis have scored a leading seven nominations for U.K. magazine NME’s annual music awards.
Organizers of the Shockwaves NME Awards 2009 announced the nominees Tuesday, with Oasis earning nods in such categories as best British band, best album for “Dig Out Your Soul” and, swinging oddly to the other side of the spectrum, worst band.
The latter was among the awards’ “lighter” categories; others included hero of the year and best dressed, for which Oasis frontman and guitarist Noel Gallagher also received nods.
“Seven nominations, you say? Is that all?” Gallagher told NME.com.
He added: “I always knew my time would come in the best-dressed man in the world category.”
U.S. bands Kings of Leon and Vampire Weekend also emerged as top contenders, nabbing four nods each including best international band.
Representing for Canada was Toronto’s Crystal Castles, who are up for best dancefloor filler for “Courtship Dating,” as well as best international band.
Nominees and winners are decided by fans. Votes can be cast at the NME website here.
Awards will be handed out at London’s Brixton Academy on Feb. 25.
The ceremony will also see this year’s godlike genius award presented to The Cure, who will then play the next night’s Shockwaves NME Awards Big Gig 2009 at the O2 Arena. Franz Ferdinand, Crystal Castles and White Lies are also slated to perform.
A man charged with attacking Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher at Toronto’s Virgin festival is due to return to court next month.
Daniel Sullivan of Pickering, Ont., appeared briefly in court Friday, where the case was adjourned until Nov. 25.
The 47-year-old man is charged with assault.
At the Toronto show last month, a man ran onto the stage during Oasis’ performance of “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory” and pushed Gallagher from behind, causing the musician to fall onto his speakers.
Gallagher was hospitalized after the incident and was found to have three broken and dislodged ribs.
His injuries forced a premature end to the band’s North American tour. The postponed dates included a show in London, Ont., which has now been rescheduled for Dec. 15.
Britpop band Oasis will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Silver Clef music awards next month, joining such previous recipients as Paul Weller and U2.
The Manchester group will be honoured for its dedication to music and impressive record sales during a charity lunch in London, organizers said.
Seven other awards will be doled out at the ceremony, including best British band, best international act and the Icon award, which Rod Stewart took home last year.
The Silver Clef awards take place annually to raise money for the charity Nordoff-Robins, which provides music therapy for adults and children.
Oasis launched to fame in 1994 after the release of their debut album “Definitely Maybe,” and in 1997 their third LP “Be Here Now” became the fastest-selling album in the U.K. to date.
The band will release their seventh studio album later this year.
Oasis is extending their stay in Canada this fall with three other performances.
The band is scheduled to headling the Virgin Festival in Toronto in September. Now, pairing up with Ryan Adams, the band will play Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary in August, just before the festival.
According to their web site, advance tickets to the special shows can be purchased at ticketmaster using the password OASISINET.
Oasis will play in Seattle before flying North. It will be their first live performance together in over two years.
Oasis star NOEL GALLAGHER cringed after hearing RAZORLIGHT and the KAISER CHIEFS’ songs on a new SGT PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND tribute record – because they are so terrible.
A host of bands are performing on the tribute record, which celebrates the 40th anniversary of the landmark album’s release – with Oasis performing Within You Without You.
And while Noel was delighted with his contribution on the album, he was less than impressed with others’.
He says, “I was watching Kaiser Chiefs and Razorlight on the documentary and with the greatest respect to those two bands, it was embarrassing. I was embarrassed for them.”
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LATEST: OASIS rocker NOEL GALLAGHER has played down suggestions he is going solo.
The Don’t Look Back In Anger hitmaker recently admitted he has written a selection of songs that are not right for the best selling band but would be great for a solo album.
He said, “‘I’ve got a backlog now of about four or five songs which are probably too far in the past as far as the band is concerned, but which could work on my record… it’s coming.”
However, his spokesperson denied he is going solo, saying, “He is not preparing a solo career.”
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OASIS member NOEL GALLAGHER will take time out from performing with his successful band to release a solo alum.
The Don’t Look Back In Anger hitmaker has already written a large selection of songs earmarked for the forthcoming album, which he hopes to release in between world tours with the British band.
Gallagher was inspired to go alone after wowing audiences and critics with his recent solo appearances singing the band’s songs.
He explains, “I have actually got a backlog of songs that are slowly building up. The thing about a solo record is the time to do one is between Oasis world tours because you’d have a good couple of years.
“But it takes me so long to write the songs that eventually I run out of time, but I’ve got a backlog now of about four or five songs which are probably too far in the past as far as the band is concerned, but which could work on my record… it’s coming.”
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OASIS may delay the release of their forthcoming album, so band member NOEL GALLAGHER can support his girlfriend during the birth of their baby.
Gallagher’s long-term love SARA MacDONALD is four months pregnant with her first child, while the star is dad to seven-year-old ANAIS from his previous marriage to party planner MEG MATHEWS.
The band has started work on its seventh album, but Gallagher admits childbirth and parenting will take a priority over the disc.
He says, “We virtually have an entire album ready to go, so there won’t be a great deal of work to do.
“But Sara is making a baby, so that kind of puts most of this year out, I would have thought.”
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