Noel Gallagher brands Blur song 'a great tune'

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Sep 28, 2008
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Noel Gallagher praised Blur's 'Beetlebum' on Russell Brand's BBC Radio 2 show last night (September 28).

The Oasis guitarist and songwriter said the group's 1997 UK Number One single "a great tune", and told Brand that he liked it when the DJ offered him a choice between the song and The Smiths' 'Still Ill' on the radio show.

The guitarist also explained more about the current state of his injuries – Gallagher was pushed over onstage by a fan earlier this month.

Gallagher said: "[My ribs] are on the mend. The next gig is in ten days in Liverpool. I'm not gonna be right for that, it takes another five weeks to heal up, but we've got to start that tour 'cause it'll be two years' work out the window!"

The UK leg of Oasis' tour starts at Liverpool Echo Arena on October 7, the day after the release of their new album 'Dig Out Your Soul'.

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alex_01482

Sep 29, 2008

noels always liked the song and has stated that years ago saying that. he always respected blurs work but didnt like damon and alex.

bentheguitarist

Sep 29, 2008

Everything's Oasis this and Oasis that and Noel Gallagher did this or whatever who cares... I've heard enough about these guys. Suddenly when a rock star with one or two hits says he likes a song, it's NME home page news worthy.

its_rudimentary

Sep 29, 2008

So he should - you having that Mozafan!!

seamonkey007

Sep 29, 2008

Its only took 10 years to realize Blur are a good band! shit off a stick Noel.

hness

Sep 29, 2008

oasis are dogshite

Soundedd

Sep 29, 2008

I love you Noel.

lipgloss

Sep 30, 2008

I have every Blur album, but the reason they will never be in my top 10 or 20 bands is because Damon & Alex are absolute pricks! Talented yes, great band yes, nobheads, double yes!!