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)
Hey Hey My My
Oasis Lyrics
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Rock and roll will never diet
Here's more to the picture than meets the eye
Hey hey my my
You're out of the blue and into the black
They give you this but you pay for for that
'Cause your out of the blue and into the black
My my hey hey
Rock and roll is here to stay
It's better to burn out than to fade away
My my hey hey
The song "Hey Hey My My" by Oasis is a cover of Neil Young's track "Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)". The song speaks about the immortality of rock and roll, the trappings of fame and glory, and the inevitability of death. The first lines of the song, "Hey hey my my, rock and roll will never die" expresses the enduring nature of rock music that has resonated with generations of fans.
Furthermore, the lyricist presents a cynical view of the music industry, where the artist is commodified and exploited for the profit of others. The lines "You're out of the blue and into the black, they give you this but you pay for that" portray a sense of disillusionment with record companies that give artists success but expect them to pay their dues for it. The line "And when you die, no you don't come back, 'cause you're out of the blue and into the black" expresses a fatalistic view of the human condition, where death is the final destination.
The song culminates with the famous line "It's better to burn out than to fade away" which has transcended beyond the song and has become an anthem for rock and roll. It's a phrase often referenced in pop culture and was even quoted in Kurt Cobain's suicide note. The line speaks about how it's better to go out in a blaze of glory than to become a shadow of oneself.
In conclusion, Oasis's rendition of "Hey Hey, My My" captures the essence of rock and roll and its cultural importance. It alludes to the sacrifices and compromises made by artists in pursuit of success and how fleeting that success can be, making its longevity all the more impressive.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey hey my my
Whether it is with these lyrics or not, rock music will always survive.
Rock and roll will never die
Rock music is timeless and will always be appreciated by people everywhere.
Here's more to the picture than meets the eye
There is always more to a situation than what it seems on the surface.
You're out of the blue and into the black
You go from being in the clear and untroubled to being in a difficult or stressful situation.
They give you this but you pay for that
You may receive something, but it comes at a cost.
And when you die, no you don't come back
When you die, you cannot come back to life.
'Cause you're out of the blue and into the black
Because you go from being in the clear and untroubled to being in a difficult or stressful situation.
My my hey hey
This is another reference to the enduring nature of rock music.
Rock and roll is here to stay
Rock music will always be popular and will not fade away any time soon.
It's better to burn out than to fade away
It's better to have a brief, intense period of success and popularity than slowly and uneventfully decline into obscurity.
My my hey hey
Another reference to the enduring nature of rock music.
Lyrics © Silver Fiddle, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Neil Young, Jeff Blackburn
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Hey hey, my my
Rock and roll will never die
There's more to the picture
Than meets the eye
Hey hey, my my
Get out of the blue and into the black
They give you this but you pay for that
And when you die, no you won't come back
Because your out of the blue and into the black
My my, hey hey
Rock and roll is here to stay
It's better to burn out than to fade away
My my, hey hey, hey
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Neil and Noel are probably my two favourite musicians of all time so this is great.
Rock n roll will never die!
Maureen Welsh
This is one of my favoirite performances of neil youngs song , TIMELESS
Ian Lages
Yeah, that is legendary!
Vitor Rocha
Cara , muito obrigado pela tradução dessa obra prima que já considero o hino rock , como a própria musica reproduz: Rock'n roll nunca morrerá!!
Ian Lages
Valeu mano, muito obrigado pela indicação! Não conhecia essa música nem o cover do Noel, muito boa ela.
Ian Lages
Cara, muito obrigado por pedir, devo uma pra você! Por algum motivo, em pouco tempo, esse vídeo se tornou o vídeo de Oasis mais visto do meu canal, já conseguimos quase 1000 views nesse vídeo.
The Hat
I was at this gig, what a day that was.
I remember Doves and Happy Mondays playing beforehand. We waited in the middle of the crowd getting baked as the sun beamed down. We were in jackets with the hoods up because of the amount of water, beer and god knows what else being thrown around, a one point I remember a bunch of bananas in a bag and a block of edam!
We eventually gave up and came out for air, relocating ourselves somewhere near the front on the left as you look at the stage.
Fantastic gig, fantastic memories. RIP JT.
Ian Lages
Yes! I think this show (Wembley 2000) is one of my favorite gigs of Oasis. Supersonic in Wembley 2000 was perfect. Thank you by watch. Who is JT?
The Hat
@Ian Lages a friend who was at the gig, sadly taken from us by cancer at the age of 25.
Ian Lages
@The Hat Oh, sorry! My condolences for you, stay young mate.