“Im free to say whatever I, whatever I like. If it’s wrong or right, it’s alright.”
And so they say, their brotherly love has emerged as a new sense of genius in the music perspective. How? You may ask. Or why? For that matter. But the only real reason is, really, cigarettes and alcohol and plagiarism? Or maybe, just plain coincidence? Here are a few examples of infringement related material that has taken Oasis, and the Gallagher’s up in the sky.
It’s true what Warhol said. Art is what you can get away with. And in this case the Gallagher’s has gotten away with money, fame, and law suits bagging their way to superstardom.
1. T Rex - Get It On // Cigarettes and Alcohol
This song is the most common song known to be copied by Oasis. The guitar intro and rhythm says it all. As soon as you hear it, you’ll realize what an ass Oasis is. Although Get It On is an excellent track on its own, still Oasis has proven their magnificency by taking that bit of guitar rhythm and magically transform it into and even better and bigger single. Almost completely identical, Cigarettes and Alcohol starts off with the same guitar intro and continuing to use the exact rhythm all through the song. From the lyrics perspective, man you have got to admit it, Oasis never fails to bring your sorrow ass into an amazing oblivious coma. It just makes you want to join a frantic rampage. You gotta make it happen!
2. Wham! – Freedom // Fade Away
Oasis has yet again succeeded in accomplishing the unthinkable, which is stealing from a gay man. Different from Get It On by T Rex, with Freedom Oasis has taken the beat of the singing and made its tempo faster and up beat. Freedom talks about a problematic relationship, which in this case, I’d rather not get into a gay’s man business. Where has Oasis has taken its beat and made it into a dead end dream song sung so beautifully and so enthusiastic. What a smart move. Why only steal from a gay man Steal and kill his dream. Dream it while you can. Maybe someday I'll make you understand.
3. Coca Cola Ad – I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing // Shaker Maker
Here’s a fave of mine. Steal a coca cola ad? Who’s got the balls to do that. Well, my friend they have outdone their self. Take a peek at the lyrics and listen to the melody of the ad, then listen to glorious Shaker Maker.
“I'd like to be somebody else and not know where I've been
I'd like to build myself a house out of plasticine “
“I’d like to buy the world a home and furnish it with love
I’d like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony”
Incredible right? Anyhow, it’s been said that after Oasis released Shaker Maker and how it is infamously linked to the Coca Cola Ad, the company the sued Oasis. All the law suits and legal acts has then stopped Oasis to drink Coke again and made them quickly switched their fizzy drinks to Pepsi. You can’t get anymore of incredible than that, I can assure you. So, shake along with them..
4. Stereophonics – Same Size Feet // The Hindu Times
This is by far my favourite rip off song. I love both groups so much, that hands down I can bravely and proudly say that Oasis is a fuckin genius. So they first steal from one of the grand dad of rock music, then steal from a gay man, and my lord steal from a bunch of virgin hill singers, and now this, stealing from a friend. Thank the heavens and mighty lord, Oasis are a bunch of loving smart ass bastards. You can hear from the guitar melody all through the song that Oasis has used the exact guitar riff. Two bands glorified in the same era, and no one has suspected that Oasis would actually copy a friend. The Gallagher’s are such bastards that they seem a genius in their own way. Because they got speed and they walk on air J
5. Neil Innes – How Sweet To Be an Idiot // Whatever
As soon as you first hear it, you’ll know what song it is. This is a no brainer. As pathetic as the original song is, somehow Oasis seems to be delightened by it, that they gloriously created Whatever by using the melody sung on the original song. And to prove them even more ridiculously amazing, Coca Cola has given them a hand and taken back their law suits by making Whatever to appear on a Coke Ad. How could a bunch of arrogant lads reached even a higher status and power, by making their enemy forgiven them and hand them a golden crown, and all together by the start of the tunes from How Sweet To Be an Idiot. Well I guess it’s true it is sweet be a jack ass idiot, like Oasis and make fame just by listening and chomping of guitar chords. Hey, you’re free to be whatever you choose.
I guess from this, we have learnt how it has become a known sensation on a single factor of how Oasis, and to be specific The Gallagher’s brother, are a self made genius. Take a listen to all the original songs that they copied from and tell me what you think. And remember they are geniuses because they have taken a material off a song and transformed into a much bigger, better, and more famous song than its original. That is what a genius is all about. In their case, innovative and arrogant. And there may be plenty more songs that they have copied, but for reasons we all keep sacred in our hearts, it is better just to enjoy them the way they are, as original bastards. I hope this short form of information has been somewhat informative to all the readers. To experience and relive their magical sensation, dont forget to attend this year's Gallagher's Bank Holiday on October. Stay tuned and remember, stay young and live forever!
