Noel Gallagher on How Oasis Decided Who Would Sing Lead Vocals
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In a new interview with The Guardian, Noel Gallagher revealed how Oasis decided who would sing lead vocals.
According to Gallagher, the band’s decision was based on a simple rule: whoever wrote the song got to sing it.
The Early Days
In the early days of Oasis, Gallagher and his brother Liam were both writing songs. However, Noel quickly established himself as the band’s primary songwriter.
As a result, he sang lead vocals on most of Oasis’s early hits, including “Supersonic,” “Wonderwall,” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger.”
Liam’s Turn
However, Liam eventually began to write his own songs.
And in 1995, he released his first solo single, “Whatever.” The song was a huge success, and it helped to establish Liam as a solo artist in his own right.
The Battle for Lead Vocals
With both brothers now writing songs, the battle for lead vocals became more intense.
However, the band’s rule remained the same: whoever wrote the song got to sing it.
Noel’s Perspective
In the interview with The Guardian, Noel Gallagher said that he was always happy to let Liam sing lead vocals on his songs.
“I’m not a great singer,” he said. “And I think Liam’s a great singer.”
Liam’s Perspective
Liam Gallagher has never been shy about his desire to sing lead vocals.
In a 2016 interview with Q magazine, he said that he “always wanted to be the lead singer of Oasis.”
The Current Situation
Today, both Noel and Liam Gallagher are successful solo artists.
However, the question of who would sing lead vocals on Oasis songs remains a source of debate among fans.
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