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 addition, it stands as the fifth-best-selling album in the UK and the biggest-selling album in the UK of the 1990s. The Gallagher brothers featured regularly in tabloid newspapers for their disputes and wild lifestyles. In 1996, Oasis performed two nights at Knebworth for an audience of 125,000 each time, the largest outdoor concerts in UK history at the time. In 1997, Oasis released their third album, Be Here Now. It became the fastest-selling album in UK chart history.
Oasis' popularity later declined and McGuigan and Arthurs left in 1999 as Oasis released Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (2000). They were replaced by former Heavy Stereo guitarist Gem Archer and former Ride guitarist Andy Bell. White departed in 2004, replaced by Zak Starkey and later Chris Sharrock. Oasis released three more studio albums, Heathen Chemistry (2002), Don't Believe the Truth (2005) and Dig Out Your Soul (2008). The group abruptly disbanded after the departure of Noel Gallagher in August 2009.
As of 2009, Oasis had sold over 70 million records worldwide. They are among the most successful acts on the UK Singles Chart and Albums Chart, with eight UK number-one singles and eight UK number-one albums. The band also achieved three platinum albums in the US. They won 17 NME Awards, nine Q Awards, four MTV Europe Music Awards and six Brit Awards, including one in 2007 for Outstanding Contribution to Music and one for the "Best Album of the Last 30 Years" for (What's the Story) Morning Glory?. They were nominated for two Grammy Awards.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oasis_(band)
Studio albums
Definitely Maybe (1994)
(What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995)
Be Here Now (1997)
Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (2000)
Heathen Chemistry (2002)
Don't Believe the Truth (2005)
Dig Out Your Soul (2008)
Members:
Liam Gallagher – vocals (1991–2009)
Noel Gallagher – lead guitar, vocals (1991–2009)
Paul Arthurs - rhythm guitar (1991–1999)
Gem Archer – rhythm guitar (1999–2009)
Paul McGuigan – bass guitar (1991–1999)
Andy Bell (Oasis) – bass guitar (1999–2009)
Tony McCarroll – drums (1991–1995)
Alan White (Oasis) – drums (1995–2004)
Zak Starkey – drums (2004–2008)
Chris Sharrock – drums (2008–2009)
Come Together
Oasis Lyrics
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He got joo-joo eyeball he one holy roller
He got hair down to his knee
Got to be a joker he just do what he please
He wear no shoeshine he got toe-jam football
He got monkey finger he shoot coca-cola
He say "I know you, you know me"
Come together right now over me
He bag production he got walrus gumboot
He got Ono sideboard he one spinal cracker
He got feet down below his knee
Hold you in his armchair you can feel his disease
Come together right now over me
He roller-coaster he got early warning
He got muddy water he one mojo filter
He say "One and one and one is three"
Got to be good-looking 'cause he's so hard to see
Come together right now over me
The lyrics to Oasis's song Come Together are a mashup of various idioms and phrases that create a unique yet abstract imagery. The stanza portrays an eccentric character, "old flattop," who is described as grooving up slowly, with long hair, and a peculiar appearance. The line "got to be a joker, he just do what he please" indicates that he has a carefree and happy-go-lucky attitude. The lines "He wear no shoeshine, he got toe-jam football" and "He got monkey finger he shoot coca-cola" suggest that he is a laid-back and unconventional person, who does not conform to societal standards.
The second stanza continues with the description of the character, flaunting his odd possessions, such as the "walrus gumboot" and the "Ono sideboard." The line "Hold you in his armchair you can feel his disease" suggests that he has a fatalistic and almost parasitic aura that can infect those around him. The final lines, "He roller-coaster he got early warning, he got muddy water he one mojo filter," reinforce this notion of his mysterious, otherworldly presence. The chorus, "Come together right now over me," can be interpreted as an invitation to unite and forget about everything else, as long as they focus on themselves and the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Here come old flattop he come grooving up slowly
This man with a flat top haircut arrives slow and steady while jamming to the music.
He got joo-joo eyeball he one holy roller
He possesses mesmerizing eyes and is an extremely religious person.
He got hair down to his knee
His hair is incredibly long, almost touching his knees.
Got to be a joker he just do what he please
He is a jester who does anything he wants.
He wear no shoeshine he got toe-jam football
He doesn't wear polished shoes, but rather plays football with his toes.
He got monkey finger he shoot coca-cola
He has nimble, clever fingers that can open a Coca-Cola can with ease.
He say 'I know you, you know me'
He states that he knows the listener and that they are familiar with each other.
One thing I can tell you is you got to be free
He believes strongly in living a free and independent life.
Come together right now over me
The singer is calling for unity and togetherness.
He bag production he got walrus gumboot
He is a prolific artist and possesses a unique style and flair.
He got Ono sideboard he one spinal cracker
He has a piece of furniture owned by Yoko Ono and has a talent for causing controversy.
He got feet down below his knee
He has unusually long legs or feet.
Hold you in his armchair you can feel his disease
He is capable of making others feel uncomfortable or ill at ease in his presence.
He roller-coaster he got early warning
He lives life on the edge and feels like he is always prepared for whatever comes his way.
He got muddy water he one mojo filter
His music has a soulful, almost spiritual quality that can never be replicated.
He say 'One and one and one is three'
He believes that three parts, when combined, can be greater than the sum of their parts.
Got to be good-looking 'cause he's so hard to see
He is difficult to understand and comprehend, so it helps if he is also attractive.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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Tovas Stalin
It becomes so legendary when members of Aerosmith, Oasis and Nirvana are on stage
Harvey Dent
Legendary.
3 Kpeta
AerOasis Fighters :V
Liam Gallagher
Singing a Beatles song aswell
Johan Von Bronx
And if they sing a Beatles's classic? It becomes fucking biblical.
Maarten
Fuck man dont forget the germs
Mariana Scorpion
The importance of being Liam Gallagher
jerchoT
Liam being 100% Liam. This is pure gold.
Harvey Dent
He is very honest, that is gold.
Georgie1Foot LCFC
100% idiot who's voice is shocking