Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher was born on May 29, 1967 and is famed for being the former principal songwriter for the British band Oasis. Noel is the older brother of Liam Gallagher, the former lead singer in Oasis.
'The Dreams We Have As Children' is a collection of songs recorded by Noel at the London Royal Albert Hall on March 27, 2007, along with fellow Oasis member Gem Archer. The album's title stems from a lyric in the Oasis song, "Fade Away". The album also features Paul Weller on "All You Need Is Love" and "The Butterfly Collector". Read Full BioNoel Gallagher was born on May 29, 1967 and is famed for being the former principal songwriter for the British band Oasis. Noel is the older brother of Liam Gallagher, the former lead singer in Oasis.
'The Dreams We Have As Children' is a collection of songs recorded by Noel at the London Royal Albert Hall on March 27, 2007, along with fellow Oasis member Gem Archer. The album's title stems from a lyric in the Oasis song, "Fade Away". The album also features Paul Weller on "All You Need Is Love" and "The Butterfly Collector".
Five of the songs were released over the course of 5 days as free downloads on iTunes, followed by a physical CD give-away with The Sunday Times, which contained an additional 11 recordings from the performance. The album then went on sale digitally in its entirety the following day.
The album was compiled and released in order to raise the profile of Teenage Cancer Trust gigs being held at the Royal Albert Hall in March 2009.
After a high-profile bust-up with his brother, Liam, in Oasis. Noel quit the band to pursue solo interests. As of late-2009 he was optimistic of having an album out by the end of the next year. Also like his brother is now following a career in fashion and has also formed a new band, Beady Eye, with their debut album released on the 28th of February 2011.
For months, Noel remained silent on his plans for his post-Oasis. Finally, on the 6th of July 2011, Noel held a press conference to reveal plans for two new solo releases, with his new band Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. Recorded in 2010 and 2011 and co-produced by David Sardy, album 'Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' is set to drop on October 19th.
'The Dreams We Have As Children' is a collection of songs recorded by Noel at the London Royal Albert Hall on March 27, 2007, along with fellow Oasis member Gem Archer. The album's title stems from a lyric in the Oasis song, "Fade Away". The album also features Paul Weller on "All You Need Is Love" and "The Butterfly Collector". Read Full BioNoel Gallagher was born on May 29, 1967 and is famed for being the former principal songwriter for the British band Oasis. Noel is the older brother of Liam Gallagher, the former lead singer in Oasis.
'The Dreams We Have As Children' is a collection of songs recorded by Noel at the London Royal Albert Hall on March 27, 2007, along with fellow Oasis member Gem Archer. The album's title stems from a lyric in the Oasis song, "Fade Away". The album also features Paul Weller on "All You Need Is Love" and "The Butterfly Collector".
Five of the songs were released over the course of 5 days as free downloads on iTunes, followed by a physical CD give-away with The Sunday Times, which contained an additional 11 recordings from the performance. The album then went on sale digitally in its entirety the following day.
The album was compiled and released in order to raise the profile of Teenage Cancer Trust gigs being held at the Royal Albert Hall in March 2009.
After a high-profile bust-up with his brother, Liam, in Oasis. Noel quit the band to pursue solo interests. As of late-2009 he was optimistic of having an album out by the end of the next year. Also like his brother is now following a career in fashion and has also formed a new band, Beady Eye, with their debut album released on the 28th of February 2011.
For months, Noel remained silent on his plans for his post-Oasis. Finally, on the 6th of July 2011, Noel held a press conference to reveal plans for two new solo releases, with his new band Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. Recorded in 2010 and 2011 and co-produced by David Sardy, album 'Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' is set to drop on October 19th.
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To Be Someone
Noel Gallagher Lyrics
To be someone must be a wonderful thing
A famous footballer a rock singer
Or a big film star
Yes I think that I would like, I would like that
To be rich and have a lot of fans
Have a lot of girls to prove that I'm a man
To be number one and loved by everyone
Getting drugged up with my trendy friends
They really dig me man and I dig them
And the money that I spent
It is like my fame and it's quickily gone
No more swimming in my guitar shaped pool,
No more reporters at my beck and call,
No more cocaine, it's only ground chalk,
And no more taxi's now we have to walk
But didn't we have a nice time?
Wasn't it such a nice time?
Didn't we have a nice time?
I realize I should've stuck to my guns
They shit me out just like a bastard son
And I lost myself
And I know that it was wrong, but it cost me a lot
No more drinking when the club shuts down
I'm out here on my ass with the rest of you clowns
I'm really scared without my bodyguard
And I'm sitting on my own in my expensive yard
But didn't I have a nice time?
Wasn't it such a nice time?
Didn't I have a nice time?
Wasn't it such a nice time?
Did I have a nice time?
Did I have a nice time?
I can't remember if I had a nice time
To be someone must be a wonderful thing(Ain't that the truth?)
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Written by: Paul John Weller
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DerkY
To be someone must be a wonderful thing
A famous footballer a rock singer
Or a big film star
Yes I think that I would like, I would like that
To be rich and have a lot of fans
Have a lot of girls to prove that I'm a man
To be number one and loved by everyone
Getting drugged up with my trendy friends
They really dig me man and I dig them
And the money that I spent
It is like my fame and it's quickily gone
No more swimming in my guitar shaped pool,
No more reporters at my beck and call,
No more cocaine, it's only ground chalk,
And i cant afford a taxi so I have to walk
But didn't we have a nice time?
Wasn't it such a nice time?
Didn't we have a nice time?
I realize I should've stuck to my guns
They shit me out just like a bastard son
And I lost myself
And I know that it was wrong, but it cost me a lot
No more drinking when the club shuts down
I'm out here on my ass with the rest of you clowns
I'm really scared without my bodyguard
And I'm sitting on my own in my expensive yard
But didn't I have a nice time?
Wasn't it such a nice time?
Didn't I have a nice time?
Wasn't it such a nice time?
Did I have a nice time?
Did I have a nice time?
I can't remember if I had a nice time
To be someone must be a wonderful thing
Júlio César
To be someone must be a wonderful thing
I could be a footballer or a rock singer
Or a big film star
yes, I think that I would like that
To be rich and have lots of fans
Have lots of girls to prove that I'm a man
And to be number one
And loved by everyone
Getting drugged up with my trendy friends
They really dig me and I dig them
But the money that I spent
It is like my fame, and it's quickly gone
No more swimming in my guitar shaped pool
No more reporters at my back and call
No more cocaine, now it's only ground chalk
And I can’t afford a taxi, so I have to walk
But didn't I have a nice time?
didn't I have a nice time?
Didn’t I have a nice time?
I realize I should have stuck to my guns
Instead shit out just like a bastard son
And I lost myself
And I know that it was wrong, but it cost me a lot
There’s no more drinking when the club shuts down
And I’m out on my arse with the rest of the clowns
I get really scary on my bodyguard
When I’m sitting all alone in my expensive yard
But didn't I have a nice time?
didn't I have a nice time?
Didn’t I have a nice time?
Did I have a nice time?
Did I have a nice time?
I can’t remember if I had a nice time
Did I have a nice time
To be someone must be a wonderful thing
Esteban Duarte
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To be someone must be a wonderful thing
A famous footballer a rock singer
Or a big film star
Yes I think that I would like, I would like that
To be rich and have a lot of fans
Have a lot of girls to prove that I'm a man
To be number one and loved by everyone
Getting drugged up with my trendy friends
They really dig me man and I dig them
And the money that I spent
It is like my fame and it's quickily gone
No more swimming in my guitar shaped pool,
No more reporters at my beck and call,
No more cocaine, it's only ground chalk,
And no more taxi's now we have to walk
But didn't we have a nice time?
Wasn't it such a nice time?
Didn't we have a nice time?
I realize I should've stuck to my guns
They shit me out just like a bastard son
And I lost myself
And I know that it was wrong, but it cost me a lot
No more drinking when the club shuts down
I'm out here on my ass with the rest of you clowns
I'm really scared without my bodyguard
And I'm sitting on my own in my expensive yard
But didn't I have a nice time?
Wasn't it such a nice time?
Didn't I have a nice time?
Wasn't it such a nice time?
Did I have a nice time?
Did I have a nice time?
I can't remember if I had a nice time
To be someone must be a wonderful thing
Vir Linguarum
That transition from "didn't I...?" to "did I..?" that he adds is just devastating, and it really adds to the song.
James Griffiths
As an old Jam fan, I have to say....this is absolutely brilliant!!!
Blueblood310
@Mathieu Tremblay here's Liam and Steve Craddock covering Carnation.https://youtu.be/EUQhdF_kAFI
It's on the CD cover of Going Underground by Buffalo Tom.
https://youtu.be/Z4wadrXgY2E
Ronald Wallace
We are all old jam fans the best band ever
Jonathan Hadley
James Griffiths Noel G playing homage to his mate P.W;-)
Ghandi Rubberneck
@Mathieu Tremblay 5 months late, but I'd say: Man in the corner shop, Carnation, Fly, English Rose. Liza Radley and In The Crowd.
Mathieu Tremblay
Which of the Jam songs do you think could have most influenced Noel? I pretty much enjoy both of them... have you any songs to suggest me to add in my personal compulsive viewer history ?
Maple Mondays
Listing to the original its just a solid tune and doesn't really make me think, but the way Noel has performed it let's the song speak a lot more and gives it more expression and it seems to be about being true to yourself and don't be a sellout and enjoy yourself while you can and don't fuck the people over who are genuine just to go and fit in with the popular lot because when it all backfires, you'll be left with no one and nothing. Just what it says to me.
Jordie92
@Neil Wilson How is this more catchy? I mean music is personal and you’re entitled to your own taste, but you can’t criticise the original for not being catchy and claim this one is catchy. I love Noel, he’s a great singer and songwriter, and there’s nothing wrong with this version, but the original does have a fairly memorable upbeat guitar rhythm (DUH duh duh duh DUH) that this one doesn’t.
Neil Wilson
@Jordie92 the original is fine but it’s not catchy and I found it forgettable. Noel’s a good acoustic player and rythem player he obviously isn’t a lead guitarist but he always does what correct for the songs.