Noel Gallagher plays two acoustic songs for Gay Byrne on The Late Late Show in 1996 after the Oasis concert in The Point Theatre, Dublin. Wonderwall & Live Forever + Full Interview.
I've always believed that Noel Gallagher's acerbic and crotchety exterior is more of a schtick. He is a true romantic and a sentimental dreamer at heart. He would never admit to that but you can hear and feel it in his songs.
I feel like the brothers public squabbles’ have changed the both of them for the worst…at least in terms of their public personas. Every interview they do now has the obvious elephant in the room of whether the other brother could/should be brought up, and so they both feel the need to keep a tough exterior in case they have to dismiss the other one. Takes away from their usual personalities, imo (especially Noel, Liam’s gonna do Liam ether way)…
I felt that during this interview, Noel found an ideal father figure in the host. It probably why he briefly showed his vulnerable side that we rarely see in other places.
He went on this show because it was his mom's favorite show and he was determined not to do anything to embarrass her. Just read it in the book Getting High by Paolo Hewitt and wanted to see if video of this performance existed.
+TheOriginalMoc Except Pop Will Eat Itself, with them he was not a caring grandpa, he was a moderately (and probably appropriately) annoyed and scornful grandpa. They were kinda drugged senseless and started trashing the equipment and the stage, though. All the while wearing sellotape on their faces. But even then, Gay didn't lose his mind or his Irish warmth (of which he is a prime example).
Just came from watching the late late tribute to gay Byrne where they told a story about Noel. After the Omagh bombing they had a 15 year old girl who was a pianist in the crowd who had been blinded in the bombing. Noel gave gay Byrne a signed copy of she’s electric to give to her (she was an oasis fan) on the condition that she never give up music. Top bloke.
So great to see Noel back then. Little did he know where he’d be sat in 2023. A rock n roll legend. Just a gifted, gifted songwriter. He couldn’t have known then his positive lyrics and uplifting tunes would lift my soul (and countless others) from the depths of depressions to the highest highs. I’m sure others can relate. He’s a few years older than me and my fav songwriter in my generation, by far……
What a great interview..The host Gay Byrne just chatted with Noel with no scripted questions and the questions from the audience was so old school..Then he plays a great version of Live Forever..Great piece of footage
So much of this just aches of another and better age, the very polite even shy audience and the old fashioned presenter..it actually feels more 80s than 90s..no talk of politics or any other nonsense we are plagued with now..loved it
Really good point which makes me smile and feel sad at the same time. How did the world get so shitty and complicated? The genie is well and truly out the bottle though and there's no going back. Unfortunately.
He wasn't a walking ego either. His songs are boring and not very good now, and he's become such an arrogant prick. At least that's how he comes across.
He made a song for the future, you can still hear it in the radio nowadays and even in television and anywhere you go. Even on Spotify its a big hit still. Its crazy how he wrote this song back then, it is literally a song for the future...
I remember this from back in the day! I love this 'version' of Noel, humble and soft-spoken, so easy-going. Gaybo did such a great job putting him at easy and making him feel among friends. Wonderful atmos. Thanks for uploading it 🙂
I was lucky enough to be at the gig as a 16 year old(with hair). Remember my parents taping this for me. Legend for doing this after an almost 2 hour gig.
Think it was more gay byrnes personality he seemed like a nice guy, so noel didnt have to act up... Noel and liam act up when they around interviewers and people they dont like.. They enjoy a good joke.. But he cracked a. Joke at the beginning abouy not being able yo spell his own name, and gay took it pretty seriously, so the vibe of the show it wouldve been rude to Gay had noel acted up.. Thats the thing noel and liam arent fools... People that deserve respect thwyll give it them... Those that dont they dont Give a shit.. He was just being respectful to Gay cause he seems like a nice fellow.
@Dimitri von zhagk yes it's funny. In his Irish interviews, (well.maybe apart from some radio ones) he turns off the arrogance. I suppose that's his British side 😉
Its like from another time. Never forget that night, went to the gig and my parents recorded this for me. watched it at 1am when I got home. I had no voice left!
That was was the best Liam acoustic but it still wasn't as good as this. He goes a bit weird on the chorus in that version. I think Noel voice suits this song so well on acoustic. Why he doesn't do it with NGHFB I do not know.
I remember being 15, enthralled by Oasis and watching this on TV. Even at that tender age my overriding feeling was one of relief that Liam didnt tag along because poor Gay and the gentle LLS audience couldnt have took the carnage!
What a really insightful clip. He was a young guy here at the height of the Oasis fame. Not always sure people understand the natural talent Noel has as a musician/ songwriter. 30+ years he's been writing & performing at a top level, some of the best known songs of a generation
It always amazed me that he did a show, then came up to do the two songs and the interview, and still the acoustic "Live Forever" sounds absolutely beautiful.
Awesome. Legend. I was at Knewbwoth 1st day & was one of the best days of my life. After that, I was a fan for life. My son is called Liam Lennon Walker, should have called him Noel, my bad !!!
remember this gig and how oasis euphoria was at its peak...brillinat!...paid a ridiculous amount of money for a ticket that night but worth every penny....magic!
I remember watching it live and starting a love for band the that goes to this day . Got a lump in my throat watching Gay in the background at the end of live forever.
Great performances from Noel , I remember as a young lad watching this interview and being blown away by this guy sounding so good with just an Acoustic Guitar. I started getting into Oasis in a really big way , And now all these years later after teaching myself to play Guitar...I can play all there songs and I have wrote a few songs myself. I also really like The Beatles too. Anyway...Thanks for the Inspiration Noel , Forever Grateful...Mark Glynn Ballyfermot Dublin 10 Ireland...!! #TheChief #NGHFB #Oasis #TheMasterplan #IdlersDream #LiveForever
Thanks for the upload. This is the interview equivalent of Talk Tonight. Honest, vulnerable, understated. The host and audience were with him all the way. Loved it.
Every time that I see him, playing his guitar singing his songs, seem so happy. He really feels what him is singing, and I love see people who like what they're doing
I've always believed that Noel Gallagher's acerbic and crotchety exterior is more of a schtick. He is a true romantic and a sentimental dreamer at heart. He would never admit to that but you can hear and feel it in his songs.
Absolutely
I feel like the brothers public squabbles’ have changed the both of them for the worst…at least in terms of their public personas. Every interview they do now has the obvious elephant in the room of whether the other brother could/should be brought up, and so they both feel the need to keep a tough exterior in case they have to dismiss the other one. Takes away from their usual personalities, imo (especially Noel, Liam’s gonna do Liam ether way)…
R.I.P Gay Byrne 1934 - 2019. (Live Forever)
Really !?
:O
R.I.P. Mr. Byrne
Wow I didn't know Gay Byrne passed away. His interview Meaning of Life with Noel is a classic
Yeah he was a one off...
RIP, legend
Nice word play
Just put an acoustic in Noel's hand and the world seems a better place.
best comment ever
It is!!!
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great comentario
TheSawchuk. he be a fuckin top head shrink for the (clinical depressed 🔫)
I felt that during this interview, Noel found an ideal father figure in the host. It probably why he briefly showed his vulnerable side that we rarely see in other places.
I’ve never seen Noel this subdued and humble. Pretty refreshing to see.
He went on this show because it was his mom's favorite show and he was determined not to do anything to embarrass her. Just read it in the book Getting High by Paolo Hewitt and wanted to see if video of this performance existed.
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@@craigsanderson4330 No....his mom was there.
@@craigsanderson4330 yes please ya knob
Gay byrne looks so caring for noel, almost like his grandpa or something
gay is like that with everyone
+TheOriginalMoc Except Pop Will Eat Itself, with them he was not a caring grandpa, he was a moderately (and probably appropriately) annoyed and scornful grandpa. They were kinda drugged senseless and started trashing the equipment and the stage, though. All the while wearing sellotape on their faces. But even then, Gay didn't lose his mind or his Irish warmth (of which he is a prime example).
RIP GAY
I miss the 90s so much. What a time to be alive
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Fuckin ay, glad my formative years were then, before all the shite of modern day life
I miss Gaybo.
@@annieroche22u a 1defo come on how old r u knob head 🔨 who r u please Taz
@@annieroche22who r u knoby man Taz scfc please tell us yea your cool I like u like toast with no butter dick
The host acted so fatherly towards Noel, it's kinda sweet to see
Gay Byrne
Aww
It brought out the best it Noel it seems. Very sweet, indeed.
Hes the most anti Irish person in history
@Roughman he's not. He did a good job on this show for decades
Just came from watching the late late tribute to gay Byrne where they told a story about Noel. After the Omagh bombing they had a 15 year old girl who was a pianist in the crowd who had been blinded in the bombing. Noel gave gay Byrne a signed copy of she’s electric to give to her (she was an oasis fan) on the condition that she never give up music. Top bloke.
Saw that cool story,the tribute programme was great.
She now has a music academy in omagh. Lovely lady
Great story. Noel is a top bloke. Absolute legend
Source?
Kizza says it at the top of the original comment
So great to see Noel back then. Little did he know where he’d be sat in 2023. A rock n roll legend. Just a gifted, gifted songwriter. He couldn’t have known then his positive lyrics and uplifting tunes would lift my soul (and countless others) from the depths of depressions to the highest highs. I’m sure others can relate. He’s a few years older than me and my fav songwriter in my generation, by far……
94 was a magical year. I had my first son and then Oasis came out with Def may and I'm a mancunian too so as well as loving Oasis I'm proud of them.
Noel just seems to be made for an acoustic guitar and private audience, it’s easily where he’s most comfortable.
Yes, he was brilliant in this interview! He sounded amazing and was very good with the questions.
What a great interview..The host Gay Byrne just chatted with Noel with no scripted questions and the questions from the audience was so old school..Then he plays a great version of Live Forever..Great piece of footage
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@@kevinkilleen brilliant interview
So much of this just aches of another and better age, the very polite even shy audience and the old fashioned presenter..it actually feels more 80s than 90s..no talk of politics or any other nonsense we are plagued with now..loved it
Really good point which makes me smile and feel sad at the same time. How did the world get so shitty and complicated? The genie is well and truly out the bottle though and there's no going back. Unfortunately.
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Correct me if I'm wrong but I feel like the are modern high quality and "polite" talk shows such as Skavlan and Hot Ones.
He looks like he's about to cry whenever he sings and that's what attracts me
Gay Byrne and Noel both at the top of their game. Gay had such class. He must be sorely missed in Ireland. Noel had real emotion in that performance.
Noel is adorable in this video
+Shannon Thackrah maybe it's the drugs?
Gruff Jones I am extremely late but he was a fine looking young lad
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Typical valuable female input
Gruff Jones definitely had a wee (big) snorter in the green room lavatory.
For 2 or 3 years in the 90s, this guy was the greatest songwriter in world.
Noel G
Still is
Lol. Weird.
He wasn't a walking ego either. His songs are boring and not very good now, and he's become such an arrogant prick. At least that's how he comes across.
Was? My god listen to his solo stuff
I came here for Noel Gallagher and left with big love for Gay Byrne,I cried at the end when he put his hands on Noels shoulder.
He was a brilliant host, I remember being a bit sad when he left the late late show.
Best version of Live Forever I’ve ever heard.
Have u ever heard Live forever from 2005, the one that Noel also sings it acoustically? I think it’s better than this one
@@fernandonakatsubo I get what you mean but Noel in 90s had a really different aura around him, something he lost after changing his way of singing
BBC Radio 2021 is the best. He did the song 1000000 times better.
It’s so good, as much as I love Liam’s rougher voice, Noel’s smooth voice really sounds amazing here!
its in his setlistfor the current tour. I saw perform it in Austin, Texas.
Here in near 2023 still the best version of any live songs ever raw pure and we'll Irish pity the kids of today don't have taste like this
Plenty of kids listen to oasis.
Imagine WRITING Wonderwall for somebody you love...
He made a song for the future, you can still hear it in the radio nowadays and even in television and anywhere you go. Even on Spotify its a big hit still. Its crazy how he wrote this song back then, it is literally a song for the future...
I remember this from back in the day! I love this 'version' of Noel, humble and soft-spoken, so easy-going. Gaybo did such a great job putting him at easy and making him feel among friends. Wonderful atmos. Thanks for uploading it 🙂
So nice that Gay put his arms on Noels shoulder at the end.. just like a lost long Uncle.
Gay
He absolutely smashes live forever. Legend Noel
..except the guitar is totally out of tune
This is Noel being a true artist with pure sentiment and natural wisdom and a dash of charm. In my opinion an exceptional man and talent👌
🙄
@Rob Wood I didn’t realise that, there’s always more to things than meets the eye.
That young anglo irish fella, solo, representing all us on late late show. Balls of steel
An extremely rare show
0:18 Wonderwall
4:20 Interview with Noel
15:59 Live Forever
Thanks for the information very handy I’d never of worked it out 👍
Lol
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What a relaxed setting. Sitting side by side at a table. Leaning into each other. Gay was class.
The thing I love about Noel, his face always smiling
Perma grin
I was lucky enough to be at the gig as a 16 year old(with hair). Remember my parents taping this for me. Legend for doing this after an almost 2 hour gig.
God the 90s were magic!
Only Gay could invoke the Irish element in Noel's memoirs. Stupendous performance.
Noel in humble mode.
Think it was more gay byrnes personality he seemed like a nice guy, so noel didnt have to act up... Noel and liam act up when they around interviewers and people they dont like.. They enjoy a good joke.. But he cracked a. Joke at the beginning abouy not being able yo spell his own name, and gay took it pretty seriously, so the vibe of the show it wouldve been rude to Gay had noel acted up.. Thats the thing noel and liam arent fools... People that deserve respect thwyll give it them... Those that dont they dont Give a shit.. He was just being respectful to Gay cause he seems like a nice fellow.
@Dimitri von zhagk yes it's funny. In his Irish interviews, (well.maybe apart from some radio ones) he turns off the arrogance. I suppose that's his British side 😉
can't put it into better words
Noel was the true talent.
Liam's voice tho....
I watched this with a friend, and we were speechless when Noel sang live forever. A truly beautiful performance.
I remember watching this. I was 15. 20 yrs later at 35 I'm still a young buck.
Ok boomer
Brodie Walker oh piss off
37 now mate
Brodie Walker double piss off.
@@brodiewalker3180 feck off twat
The power of an Irish mammy even made him wear a green shirt 😅
"Play us a little song"...Mr. Byrne is such a sweet guy!
This version of Live Forever is incredible.
Its like from another time. Never forget that night, went to the gig and my parents recorded this for me. watched it at 1am when I got home. I had no voice left!
Possibly the best interview i've seen with Noel. Gay was a great man.
This conversation makes me smile.
brilliant, so cool so relaxed and gifted.
cpnd750 And cocaine…
Noel is fucking amazing
The Best Oasis moment. And Noel doing his best work all these years later.amazing.
My biggest inspiration. Made me pick up a guitar. Makes me proud to come from Manchester. Noely G is god.
Liam mason he’s irish though
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He has Irish parents but was born in England
@@Drumm3rB0y born in England will say that on his birth certificate and pass port making him English
Good to see his head eventually grew to accommodate his eye brows :)
Love him more then anything in this world
Than*
I saw Oasis probably 15 times in the time from 1995 to 1997 and in my opinion that version of live forever is the best performance I've seen.
I’ve only seen them once, but this performance was incredible and much better than when I saw them.
He's so sweet here
I'd die for him
kaia I bet you wouldn’t
live forever never gets old, the Legend that is Noel Gallagher.
Always been an easy boy!, laid back and relaxed...
this is a great find .. I think the version of live forever is the best acoustic version out there
Scott Cramp Agreed.
Scott Cramp listen to liam's on mtv 1994
That was was the best Liam acoustic but it still wasn't as good as this. He goes a bit weird on the chorus in that version. I think Noel voice suits this song so well on acoustic. Why he doesn't do it with NGHFB I do not know.
The version that appears on the Supersonic documentary is pretty good too
I remember being 15, enthralled by Oasis and watching this on TV. Even at that tender age my overriding feeling was one of relief that Liam didnt tag along because poor Gay and the gentle LLS audience couldnt have took the carnage!
😂😂😂
Did you notice - not one swear Word!!!! Bet his Mam well warned him before going on the Gay Byrne Show!! Quite religious is our Gay!
TheCappuccinoKid1 it was also at a time when swearing wasn’t the done thing on television
He had a lot of respect for Gay. Noel's mother was a huge fan of his so he was extra respectful for her sake.
The Irish mammy warning 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
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GRUFFY THE BRITPOP HAMSTER
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As soon as you see the capo on the 2nd, you know whats coming hahah
What a really insightful clip. He was a young guy here at the height of the Oasis fame. Not always sure people understand the natural talent Noel has as a musician/ songwriter. 30+ years he's been writing & performing at a top level, some of the best known songs of a generation
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It always amazed me that he did a show, then came up to do the two songs and the interview, and still the acoustic "Live Forever" sounds absolutely beautiful.
This is the BEST version of Live Forever
Awesome. Legend. I was at Knewbwoth 1st day & was one of the best days of my life. After that, I was a fan for life. My son is called Liam Lennon Walker, should have called him Noel, my bad !!!
@@roywalker5898 nah Liam is a cooler name than Noel. You did good!
My hero. What an absolute legend. Love the guy!
What a sweet interview.
"There are many songs that I would like to sing to you but I don't know how." OMG these lyrics are better!
No..the original lyric is better!
That was great, thanks.
"there are many songs that i, would like to sing to you, but i don't know how" nice
remember this gig and how oasis euphoria was at its peak...brillinat!...paid a ridiculous amount of money for a ticket that night but worth every penny....magic!
I tried to get tix for that gig but couldn't.
Great post. Thanks for sharing
I remember watching it live and starting a love for band the that goes to this day .
Got a lump in my throat watching Gay in the background at the end of live forever.
Brilliant guitar playing and an insightful interview
Best noel interview I've seen thus far
i remember watching this live 23 years ago, I was 17, Man how time flies, They certainly continued with their success afterwards, Well done Oasis!
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brilliant interview like an old beatles interview. one talented genius LEGEND...
Harmonious and wonderful songwriting even 25 years later Forever still sounds awesome
Great performances from Noel , I remember as a young lad watching this interview and being blown away by this guy sounding so good with just an Acoustic Guitar. I started getting into Oasis in a really big way , And now all these years later after teaching myself to play Guitar...I can play all there songs and I have wrote a few songs myself. I also really like The Beatles too. Anyway...Thanks for the Inspiration Noel , Forever Grateful...Mark Glynn Ballyfermot Dublin 10 Ireland...!! #TheChief #NGHFB #Oasis #TheMasterplan #IdlersDream #LiveForever
Great interview
This is one of the best things I've seen in a while. So unbelievably Irish - the qs from the audience, Gaybo, random angles, etc. Thank you.
Legend . Still to this day one of the greatest live performances of live forever
Legendary interview, Gay had a lot of humility here very good u cant buy that, xx
Love this interviewer!! Can't beat old skool
I love Noel so much he’s brilliant what a top bloke
Thanks for the upload. This is the interview equivalent of Talk Tonight. Honest, vulnerable, understated. The host and audience were with him all the way. Loved it.
20:15 it's like they are father and son nice to see
I remember seeing this at the time. Me & my mate just stared in silence as he did Live Forever. They were so new at the time. It was amazing.
Professionalism at its finest and always is
thank you, Noel
Wow !
This seems so long ago now.
Noel at his best.
Live forever
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Every time that I see him, playing his guitar singing his songs, seem so happy. He really feels what him is singing, and I love see people who like what they're doing
Never seen this interview! Enjoyed it.
Nice one for uploading this. Been looking for this for ages.
21 years ago! Holy shit I’m getting old!
Wanna BeAthlete age is just a number
It was actually 23 years ago. Do the math!
so often I see people dissing noel. Always people who couldn't do what he does in a million years
He evokes hate because he’s completely honest. Doesn’t filter himself at all.
Hardly the point
@@timcomley3241 can you do what he does?
Beautiful work
Noel looks so sweet and cute here
best timing ever!
That was my youth moment, absolutely incredible, I watched it live and it left an every lasting impression, 1996, Gay Byrne at his best also
Class from the past !
Jesus I feel old. I remember watching this live.
best noel gallagher interview so far...it would be great if Liam 😍😍😍
Seen so many shows brilliant back then young & raw! RIP Guy irish legend 🙏 🇮🇪💚
I love Gaybo. I watched this interview and it was really lovely.