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According to English tabloid The Sun following are the 18 tracks to be included on "Stop The Clocks" to be released in November by Oasis. It includes the previously unreleased tunes "Stop the Clocks" and "Boy with the Blues". The rest of the album features their eight No1 singles, three other singles, three B-sides and two album tracks.
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Rock supergroup Oasis have slammed reports they are to disband following the release of a greatest hits album later this year.
Stop The Clocks will feature 18 of the British band's best tracks, including Wonderwall, Half The World Away and Supersonic, as well as some lesser-known B-sides.
But the Gallagher brothers-fronted group deny the record heralds their demise, insisting it's merely their "dream set list."
They say: "This is not a full stop, but merely a time out and a chance for the world to review the immense contribution Oasis have made to rock 'n' roll."
A spokeswoman for the band adds: "(There's) absolutely no truth in these rumours.
"They've been touring for nearly two years and finished in May, and then they said they were going to take some time out."
Oasis are set to release new collection of songs, 'Stop The Clocks', on November 20.
Though the group deny it's a "greatest hits", the record will be drawn from all of the band's album and single releases, with Oasis picking the 18 tracks set to feature themselves .
Although the tracklisting for the double album is a closely guarded secret, it will feature the classic singles 'Supersonic', 'Wonderwall' and 'The Importance Of Being Idle'.
Also featured is 'Acquiesce', the b-side to 'Some Might Say' that many consider to be one of the band's finest songs.
'Half A World Away' the b-side of 'Whatever' is also featured, which was used on the theme music for The Royle Family.
Check the new issue of NME, which hits the shelves tomorrow (July 26) for an exclusive look at the definite collection, why Oasis are set to become the biggest unsigned band in the world plus an exclusive interview Russell Brand on his up coming gig with Noel Gallagher.
As reported exclusively on L4e 2 weeks ago Oasis announce release date for new greatest hits album.....
Despite having claimed they�d never release one, Oasis have unveiled the release date and details of a two disc double Greatest Hits and classic B-sides compilations entitled �Stop The Clocks� as picked by the band themselves.
The album �Stop the Clocks� will be released on November 20 2006 (just in time for Christmas natch) and will be the first ever Oasis retrospective to draw together tracks from all the band's albums, Number One singles and B-sides into one 18 track double album.
Unusually, the record won�t simply be made up from the single that charted the highest, in this case the band themselves have chosen their favourite tracks for inclusion. A statement from the band reads:
�Unlike most albums of this nature, Oasis have sat down and undertaken the almost impossible job of picking what they consider to be their finest moments ever. So 'Stop The Clocks' is imbued with the sort of willfulness that has helped make Oasis the favourite band of millions of people worldwide and its running order will no doubt provoke equal parts adulation and bar discussions from the millions of Oasis fans worldwide. Could it ever be any other way?�
The full final tracklisting has yet to be announced, but its believed that the new song �Stop The Clocks� will be included. The track was originally recorded for inclusion on the album 'Don't Believe The Truth' and Noel Gallagher has previously said the track is one of the best things he's ever written.
Noel and guitarist Gem Archer did play an acoustic version of the song at a club in Liverpool in 2003, and has been quotes saying that "It doesn't sound like anything we've done before or anything I've ever written... In it's lyrical content it's quite near to 'The Masterplan'".
However, we do know for definite that the tracks �Acquiesce�, �Half The World Away�, �Supersonic�, 'Wonderwall� and �The Importance of Being Idle� will be included.
The album's release will come as news to Oasis fans as in the past Noel has been insistent that the band would never release a Greatest Hits until they spilt up.
"This is from the horse's mouth - We will only do a best of when we split up." Noel explained to NME in August last year, "The only thing we've got that might be in the pipeline next year will be another B-sides album, all the B-sides from 'Standing [On The Shoulder Of Giants]' to this lot,"
"I never understood Blur putting out Best Ofs - I mean, what the f**k's all that about? It's kind of saying that whatever you're gonna do from there on is not gonna be your best. We'll put out a best of when we stop. No best of or singles album until it's done and dusted."
Fear not though, as in the press release, Oasis are clear to point out that this album should not be seen as a full stop for the band, and that they are currently working on new songs.
Noel and Liam Gallagher have a secret sister who they have never met.
Emma Davies, now 32, was the result of an affair that her mother June had with the brothers' father Tommy. Despite finding out the truth in 1996, Emma has always been too scared to try and make contact with the Oasis stars.
"It has been so hard for me, following their lives from afar," Emma told the News of the World. "I wanted Noel and Liam to know I existed. But I was never brave enough to speak out. They were just too famous. I was worried they'd think I was some gold-digger, which couldn't be further from the truth.
"I was also terrified they'd reject me. And so I'd sit watching them on Top Of The Pops, tears rolling down my cheeks. But now I want them to know about me. And I'd like to know them."
"When Mum told me I was dumbstruck," she added. "I'd just bought their album. I could hardly believe it at first - but gradually it sank in. And then I was just thrilled to know about them."
The SUN was lucky enough to hear KASABIAN perform new album Empire live in front of music execs and pal LIAM GALLAGHER this week � and it�s a belter.
The title track, which is released as a single on July 24, has a much rockier feel than anything on their debut album and the video has a bit of an anti-war message too.
The Leicester rockers have swapped electronic beats for real drums to produce a heavy, dirty sound on the album, which I love.
Afterwards beer-swilling Liam, who was looking menacing, said of the album: �I f****** love it� before diving backstage with the lads to have a catch-up.
More than 100 of Sony BMG�s marketing directors from around the world, as well as representatives from the company's labels, international marketing management team and Global Digital Business division, recently gathered in Malta for the Annual Global Marketing Conference and internal launch of Sony BMG�s Summer and Holiday release schedule. The second half of 2006 truly represents one of the most exciting line-ups ever, with upcoming albums from superstar artists such as Beyonc�, John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, OutKast, Evanescence, Bob Dylan, Justin Timberlake, George Michael, Oasis, and many more.
Christina Aguilera, "Back To Basics" (RCA) OutKast, "Idlewild" (Soundtrack) (Zomba) Bob Dylan, "Modern Times" (Columbia) Audioslave, "Revelations" (Epic) Beyonc�, "B�Day" (Columbia) John Mayer, "Continuum" (Columbia) Jessica Simpson, "A Public Affair" (Epic) Justin Timberlake, "Future Sex/Love Sounds" (Zomba) Tony Bennett, "Duets: An American Classic" (Columbia) Evanescence, "The Open Door" (Wind-Up) John Legend, "TBA" (Columbia) Julio Iglesias, "Romantic Classics" (Columbia) George Michael, "25" (Greatest Hits) (UK)
And if that�s not enough, there are also upcoming releases from Maroon 5, Amerie, Rod Stewart, Jamiroquai, Ciara, Il Divo, Jennifer Lopez, Barry Manilow, Tenacious D and a greatest hits album from Oasis.
NOEL GALLAGHER was the toast of the Italy team after their World Cup triumph on Sunday.
The footie-mad Manc has been the Azzuri�s lucky mascot through the key stages of Germany �06 after striking up a friendship with goal ace ALESSANDRO DEL PIERO.
And the Juventus star invited Noel back to the team�s hotel to enjoy a champagne super knees-up after the big match.
Mop-top Noel, who was at more games in Germany than DAVID BECKHAM, even borrowed new chum Alessandro�s acoustic guitar and belted out a rendition of Don�t Look Back In Anger.
The players thought it was bellissimo.
A source tells me: �Noel has been in touch with Alessandro all through the tournament. �He has been a lucky charm for the Italian team and seemed to do the trick again in the final. �Del Piero invited him back to the team hotel to enjoy the party and Noel jumped at the chance.
�Not all the players know Noel from OASIS but they all seemed to pick up the band�s lyrics pretty quickly, and they were all singing along when he performed Don�t Look Back In Anger in the hotel bar. The champagne was flowing and Noel was a big part of the party.�
It pains me to say it but Noel�s gig for the Italians at the Hotel Landhaus Milser near Dusseldorf was about as close as an Englishman got to holding the famous trophy.
And if defeat wasn�t bad enough for our boys, the England squad now have another reason to hang their heads in shame � having given one of our finest musical talents little choice but to defect to the opposition.
Noel befriended Del Piero and ex-Italian captain PAULO MALDINI after an Oasis gig in Turin � the home of Juventus � three years ago.
They kept in touch and Noel swaps gig tickets with them for seats at Champions League games. Noel said: �Alessandro is an Oasis fan and after one concert he gave me a pair of his boots. But I had to give one to LIAM.
�I�d never seen Italy live until the semi-final against Germany in Dortmund last week. We went to the team hotel before the game and Del Piero was a bit upset because he wasn�t in their starting line-up. Then he told me, �I�m going to come off the bench and score� � and that�s exactly what he did. Afterwards he said I�d become his lucky mascot and he�s so superstitious he told me I had to go to the final and wear exactly the same clothes to bring him good luck � right down to my socks and underwear.�
I hear Noel is now going to sell his lucky threads on Ebay. It�s a shame he�s not auctioning off a performance of Don�t Look Back In Anger.
It will be the first time Gallagher has performed on stage since Oasis completed their world tour earlier this year in support of 2005's 'Don't Believe The Truth'.
Julien Temple's Glastonbury movie is set to be released on DVD later this month.
The film, which took three years to complete and charts the festival's 35-year history through a mixture of official and fan footage, will be spread across two discs.
Along with the documentary, the release will include an interactive shuffle track feature, which allows viewers to re-edit the film along with uncut performances from Kaiser Chiefs, Fun Lovin' Criminals, REM and Goldfrapp.
There is also exclusive commentary from Temple and Jarvis Cocker along with a series of deleted scenes.
Other special features on the DVD include never-before-seen uncut tracks, interviews with Michael Eavis, festival goers, James Brown, Noel Gallagher and the late John Peel.
A series of deleted sequences and an interactive shuffle track function is available, allowing you to re-edit the feature film.
OASIS star Noel Gallagher will be Alessandro Del Piero's lucky mascot for the World Cup final against France in Berlin.
Gallagher is friends with the Italian striker and has been asked by Del Piero to turn up to the final in exactly the same clothes he was wearing for the semi-final against Germany.
The Oasis songwriter told www.fifaworldcup.com: "The semi-final was the first time I'd seen Italy play and before the game we went to the hotel and Del Piero was a bit upset because he wasn't starting but he then said, `I'm going to come off the bench and score'.
"After the game he said I'd become his lucky mascot so I've got to go to the final and wear the exact same clothes and underwear and socks to bring him good luck.
"So I'll be wearing a white T-shirt and dark blue jeans and trainers."
Del Piero is a big Oasis fan and once gave the Gallagher brothers a pair of his boots. "I had to split them with Liam - he's got one boot and I've got the other," said Gallagher, who was left dumbfounded by the semi-final in Dortmund. "I've been to a lot of big football matches in my time but I have to say the atmosphere there was just sensational. If I never see another game in my entire life, that will do for me."
Gallagher is also confident that Italy will win against France.
He added "I think Zidane has played his great game against Brazil because Brazil let him play. He is not going to be allowed to play on Sunday night.
"As for Henry, this is going to either be the defining moment in his career where he is going to be absolutely amazing or, as I think, he won't actually get a kick."
Noel Gallagher and Russell Brand team up for charity
Russell Brand and Noel Gallagher are raising money for recovering drug addicts.
The British TV star, who has battled his own addiction to heroin, and the Oasis guitarist have teamed up to hold a charity concert in aid of anti-drugs charity Focus.
Russell, who was helped by the group to overcome his own heroin addiction, and Noel are staging the show in London�s Koko club in November and are hopeful they will be able to raise much-needed funds for the charity.
Russell, who has been dating recovering cocaine addict Kate Moss in recent weeks, said: "I�m doing this thing for recovering junkies, for Focus, a wonderful charity which helped me through my addiction. Me and Noel Gallagher and Dirty Pretty Things are doing a gig at Koko in November, everyone should come along."
Ten years ago Oasis played the biggest gigs of their career taking over Hertfordshire stately home Knebworth House for a weekend (August 10-11, 1996).
In the course of the weekend, the Mancunians played for 250,000 people, at the time a record, confirming their then dominance of the British music scene.
With the band supported over the two nights from the likes of Manic Street Preachers, The Charlatans (playing their first gig following keyboard player Rob Collins' death in a road accident) and The Prodigy among others, the event was one of the defining moments of the Britpop years.
Now NME is looking to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Oasis at Knebworth - and we need you.
Email your stories, memories - and if you can scan them - pictures from the weekend to features@nme.com with Knebworth as the subject and the best will feature in a special edition of NME coming this August.
The Gallagher brothers have been told to "fatten up" by their worried mother.
Liam and Noel have been summoned home to Burnage, Manchester by mum Peggy, who has become concerned with the stars' new fitness regimes.
Peggy saw a picture of Liam in a glossy magazine, prompting her to call her sons and tell them what she thought, according to The Sun.
A friend said: �Peggy is a typical northern mum and wants her lads to look big and strong. She is terrified they will start wasting away. Peggy got straight on the phone to tell Liam and Noel to come home for a homemade dinner and �none of that poncy muck you get in London.��
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