Noel Gallagher: 'I never made it until I was 27, Jim Morrison died at 27' | AFP

Ex-Oasis star Noel Gallagher has never been one to mince words, and his new album "Council Skies", released 2 June, sees him in a reflective mood on what he sees as the miserable state of Britain. Gallagher wrote the songs for his new album during the Covid-19 lockdowns -- a period that he said was good for his creative process but triggered his deepest frustrations with the world.
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[@OakwiseBecoming]

I’m turning 42 and still believe I can make it 🙏

[@dlovas]

I'm sorry dude. I hope you'll realize it soon that the very very vest majority of us will never "make it", especially in our 40s 😐

[@endezeichengrimm]

@@dlovas He is not in the majority.

[@MIKE-TYTHON]

@@endezeichengrimmlove it 🙏

[@waynesilverman3048]

@@dlovasI thought he was on about 27 club not dying.Ive got songs enough and look in my 20s but i know i wont 'make it ' especially these days

[@CKC411]

Keep the dream alive.

[@chili_phil]

What I like about Noel is, he always gives credit to his heroes and those that give him inspiration! great interview!

[@markr8690]

So true , but the only exception, probably , is Liam.

[@rkid727]

@@markr8690 says a ton of nice things about Liam. Liam’s the one tweeting slurs at him constantly.

[@dlovas]

@@rkid727 He only switch his attitude when Liam started to be more successful than him tho, which says a lot about Noel's values 😒 He even refuse to refer to him by his name before that. Not saying Liam is any more mature or anything, but it's amazing how quickly people forget when celebrities changes their stance and pretend like nothing happened.

[@KushyLP]

@dlovas It would seem to me, Noel is up for it since splitting from his wife. That says a lot, also

[@rkid727]

@@KushyLP so we’re going with the wife theory. Deep thinking.

[@dekem7137]

Morrison is a supernova, so much wisdom in those 27 years. Hendrix as well, a modern day virtuoso.

[@mneugent7658]

Hang out with great musicians and take lots of acid. You'll be amazed at the stuff you come up with. But he did have a unique perspective on life to draw from. He was young at a very touchstone time in history and came from a military brat background. The contrast surely gave him a lot to consider. And while he wasn't a specifically strong singer in the classic sense he did have an incredible voice.

[@sqwidink1]

Kurdt Cobain

[@cespo77]

He definitely was very intelligent, but very immature at the same time. I wouldn't say he had wisdom. If he did, he would still be alive. But then again, I am a big believer in destiny.

[@dekem7137]

@@mneugent7658 almost a crooner at heart, and his favorite singers were Sinatra & Elvis.

[@dekem7137]

@Christopher Esposito he was definitely a very complex guy. He was only in his 20's so essentially a man-child. It was a time where the youth was rising up against the establishment and rebelling against authority. If you listen to his interviews he had a wisdom beyond his years. Very versed in philosophy and literature, extremely articulate. If you listen to his concerts where he's typically intoxicated he sounded less so. Unfortunately he suffered from the disease of alcoholism and also may have had an alcohol allergy. Very tragic ending for such a brilliant guy.

[@eddiepelosi6136]

Yeah, strange, I wasn't always a fan of Noel but it is fair to say over the last few years I have really taken to not just his music but Noel seem like a really good bloke. Love listening to his interviews and not many people I can say that about. Noel's passion for music is so obvious and I love the fact he appreciates and talks about some of the great performers of the past. Good man Noel... Could listen to this guy speak for hours..

[@OakwiseBecoming]

Same

[@Crisstti]

Can’t really say I’ve taken to his music, but I do like him!

[@GNeuman]

He gives a fantastic 2 hour interview on That Pedal Show...more for musicians but his enthusiasm is infectious and he tells some great some stories

[@eddiepelosi6136]

@@GNeuman Absolutely, I know you just het hooked. I don't often drink but tell you what, I would love to sit down and have a beer with that guy.

[@carolsheenyhailstoneartgra3977]

I’m the same I think hes fab

[@cincymutt]

As a 27-year-old aspiring musician, this quote really hits me.

[@robovac3557]

So you're not a musician now? Is there an exam you've to pass first or something?

[@SOUVIK_RAY_]

You can make it mate!

[@nessy9022]

I recently learned Andy Summers was 35 when he joined The Police, I like knowing those kind of facts.

[@jimspace]

Lovely conversation, great questions!

[@mrdomofan56]

One of the best moods I’ve ever seen NG in

[@McFlurryMachineIsDown]

Yeah he seems different here.

[@anitasoraya7796]

Yeah, I think he is looks better when he was split from Oasis and Liam Gallagher😂

[@startracker5895]

@@anitasoraya7796 or when he split from his toxic wife!

[@anitasoraya7796]

@@startracker5895 Actually, I don't know about his family life. But, that can be a possibility. Maybe

[@davidbarker1]

I went to that gig in Paris when Oasis supported Neil Young. Even had a picture with Noel that afternoon near the Eiffel Tower. Good times and great memories.

[@HenritheHorse]

Sadly Neil is corporate propagandist now.

[@TheMusicalElitist]

@@HenritheHorse 😅😅😅 course he is.

[@nigel8499]

Noel seems very down to earth, great interview. Thanks for posting.

[@rdmck857]

This man is amazing! Writing a new album and revising his sound @ 55

[@frankmurphyburr3598]

Noel is one our greatest ever songwriters, honesty and integrity oozes our of him, legend, a fine example to any aspiring musician.

[@ddm9824]

I'm from England and bloody love France. Hope to live there one day. I always feel like the two nations are like siblings, they squabble and jab each other but actually underneath all of that there's a deep love and respect for each other. So nice to hear Noel talk so nicely about our French brothers and sisters. Great interview, really interesting, thank you.

[@jimbowen423]

The French are great people. Very spirited. Good rebels

[@emac8381]

@@jimbowen423 Very true, we are having our arses handed to us by our current government and the French would not stand for it like we passively are. French farmers have been my heroes for many years, they take zero nonsense from the powers that think they be, vive la difference my friends.

[@fang_uk]

@@emac8381now *this* is a salient comment I can get behind! I was saying a similar thing recently with the protests and riots in France over the raising of retirement and pension age - how many times have those goalposts been moved here in the past 20 years? I’ve lost count. But one thing I do know is we piss and moan about it, but unlike France we do sweet fuck-all about it. We’re all bark and no bite - whereas the French are all bark and all bite. *Vive le France!* 🇫🇷

[@13StJimmy]

As someone who just turned 27, this helps a lot

[@Dave-vb1xo]

Try being 40,!amazing tho the legends that died at 27. Went to a bar which had a gig from all them ❤👍

[@user-sj1ju5sd4t]

Ricky Gervais didn’t find success until 45 or something like that

[@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5]

@@user-sj1ju5sd4t well hes for hoping then im 42 Hhahaha

[@RockaFellaa]

@@user-sj1ju5sd4t yeah he’s a great example of success!

[@NoNameNo.5]

Jesus I wish I were still 27

[@IWannatalkpodcast]

Both Gallagher brothers are striking looking

[@jamesthecat]

As in...looking to strike you?!

[@sodiumlights]

Another good interview. You have to hand it to NG, he really enjoys being interviewed and never comes across like it's a ballache to him being asked the same questions over and over, unlike some artists.

[@moaningpheromones]

Swear I've never seen the word ballache before. There's too many words.

[@richardbeaton7324]

Always love his interviews , But when the hell is Noel gonna have a sit down musical chat with Macca ? ,, :)

[@oliverbird6914]

Or Lee mavers who he keeps ripping off

[@michaelmulhall5007]

@@oliverbird6914 That one album the las made

[@Joe.s11]

@@oliverbird6914oh behave.

[@dravendean8710]

​@@oliverbird6914 Christ😂😂

[@derka90]

Yessss!

[@steviemick8074]

Really good interview. Obviously, on these press junkets, you do get to hear a lot of similar stuff. Must feel a bit of a chore for the artist. Noel is always engaging, and this interviewer seemed to ask some different questions, although unfortunately, I couldn't quite hear his audio so well, but Noel was very clear, which is the main thing, I guess. But a very enjoyable interview. One of the best I've seen 👌

[@ianrobinson4200]

The thing that trumps them all though is Buddy Holly, died at 22 and still an all-time great rock icon

[@badda_boom8017]

Who?

[@ssnabell]

@@badda_boom8017 Buddy F. Holly

[@badda_boom8017]

@@ssnabell who?

[@MarkStevens8899]

​@@badda_boom8017 You sound thick mate

[@badda_boom8017]

@@MarkStevens8899 right I sound thick for not knowing who someone from the 50s is.... Right...

[@ACNC1]

Noel could get his Irish passport and relocate his 'touring' operations/management to Dublin.... This would immediately alleviate his touring 'visa problems'

[@devinwebb0]

Its actually crazy that noel was 27 which is considered to be old within the industry but you can tell he was going to write those songs just because it was a way of having that itch that need to have to express his experiences combined with imagination just a therapy sessiom expressing emotions. With his strong personality that included self confidence and f@&k you this is my story and the pure enjoyment/accomplishment of finishing a piece that he was going to write ragardless if he was famous. He can be a diva but he stands his ground and has you with the take it leave it choice and its safe to say oasis truly possessed that carefree attitude so with that and the fact that they knew noels songs were timeless and left you with chills like liam said like it or not they have the right to sit at the table with the greats that influenced them. You cant deny that they had such an impact and the attention worldwide. Even if you hate em you gotta respect em. Foo fighters is the only band i cna think of that is left that refuses to turn the ignition off and comes out of songs people that have been fans actually like. That whole rock n roller lifestyle is right at the end.

[@thomaslangley1571]

Can't believe you played with Neil Young. Lucky devil. Top interview. Legend.

[@chrisknight2631]

Great interview, by both guys. The interviewer did a brilliant job, I must say. Interviewers often get in the way, conversationally speaking, but this guy was great.

[@kingyfloyd]

Fantastic insightful interview. I like hearing stuff I haven't heard before.

[@fang_uk]

😂 fucking hell. Give yer head a wobble lad.

[@plaisirdelanglais]

I don't think I ever heard a Frenchman speak so well English. Great job and great knowledge. And yes spring in Paris is the best Noel!

[@Mark-zj5hs]

Pink panther sprung to mind 😂

[@jamesgibson1123]

Still dont know what the riff is in pretty boy?? Is it an emperors new clothes sitch?

[@curlyteeth3097]

Just love listening to noel talk....

[@fang_uk]

Well, it’s certainly better than listening trying to him sing, I’ll give you that.

[@chrisbayes2972]

Great to see he throws in the usual "best thing I've written since the 90s" line. Never tires of that one.

[@Bastet32]

Loved hearing about how guitars are alive 🙏🏻💜

[@BlackMonoSU10]

The age thing in music used to be a massive thing - in the 1980s most A&R guys would not sign people over the age of 25. This used to freak people out when they were trying to make it in music and got into their late or even early twenties with still no success. When Seal came along with "Killer" at 27 it was a really big deal that he was that age. Journalist's at the time kept going on about how old he was!! He even made a point when he walked out at the Hammersmith Odeon to the crowd ( who were going nuts ) - "I have waited 28 years for this". Times change. You could drop a debut album at 35 now and no one would bat an eyelid.

[@joehardy8673]

Don’t care if he only mentions him once… RIP to the true American poet .. James Douglas Morrison

[@blackrider7631]

When I was a teen and in my early twenties Jim Morrison was my hero. As I’ve gotten older and read all the biographies along the way. He was a spoilt little shit and a nasty piece of work. He was in love with his own image. Thankfully the rest of the Doors were incredibly professional and amazing musicians. The music still stands up today. Especially the bluesier stuff towards the back end of their career.

[@6EndlessNameless9]

@@blackrider7631 people respect him this much because he is dead

[@fang_uk]

@@blackrider7631well, makes perfect sense why this self-obsessed numpty sees so much of himself in Morrison then. His entire career is based upon appropriation and forced association. He just makes me laugh at how seriously he believes his own bullshit. 😂

[@symbiosisai]

He was the lizard king, he could do anything.......

[@shredder9536]

Noel and Johnny Marr are both ethnically Irish and look similar. Ronnie O'Sullivan the snooker player is the same.

[@fredtheted2259]

And🤷

[@clubderunzensiertendichter]

Thank you for this great interview ! In solidarity with the fighters for peace, love, justice & truth we express our feelings with music on our channel. Greetings from Germany ... CLUB OF THE UNCENSORED POETS

[@Dennis_aka_Norris]

I like this man, he’s going to be big I can tell. I ask myself though why always a Russian hat on? Just like my country men

[@tomclifford702]

That is either the biggest frown line on the side of the face of anyone ever, or a scar. Massive.

[@SuzanneO707]

Super, uncynical, natural interview. Notable lack of interruptions, great questions, not the usual. Noel looks proper relaxed and he's very open and generous with his responses. 👍

[@istisel]

Noel talks about his guitar like lovers lol

[@davydeuce]

Let that sink in. Jim Morrison was at his prime in 1968 at age 25. He had already written most of the lyrics to the first three albums before he and Ray Manzarek formed The Doors. The man was an ancient soul. I watched a psychic medium do a channelling on Jim Morrison, and they said in his previous life he was a Druid and an alchemist. Cool stuff!!

[@saltshakergg1813]

Jim wasn’t an alchemist in his past life he was actually Robert Johnson

[@liberioescriba6158]

tf youre on

[@moaningpheromones]

They found him dead in a bath or something? Crazy.

[@user-jz6to8md3c]

yeah and he didnt like to bath@@moaningpheromones

[@13tomhayes]

Great interview this, some proper different questions with some really interesting answers from Noel. Could listen to him talking about his life experiences for hours

[@brettrussell3721]

What a great interview.

[@VladimirSrbin-bd3yb]

Great interview

[@chrishansing1258]

Noel Gallagher bought a guitar off eBay !!! It doesnt get more real than that

[@Eliandro264]

I love Noel and Oasis, but here a question. Why if Johnny helps Noel with a song and create a riff, for the tune, according to what Noel is saying here. Why doesn't he get any credit for the song? I mean, it sounds like it was more than just an arrangement.

[@pointormond]

I dont think Noel eludes to Johnny coming in and doing more than writing great guitar lines off the cuff. Which is amazing, but its not composition and doesnt pull writing credits. Look at Duane Allman writing the Layla riff and the Procul Harum keys player trying to get a slice of Whiter Shade of Pale. Integral to the song but they dont get it unless the band decides to go down the even split route. Love Johnny tho. Im quite sure hes not short of a quid so hes ok :)

[@InLikeFlynn21]

@@pointormond Who Played The Riff In Layla? The riff in “Layla” was played by Eric Clapton. Clapton's song Layla was inspired by his time working with the prog-rock group Derek and the Dominoes.

[@brianrichmond23]

Going to see Noel tonight and watching this was a true blessing. Got to learn things I didn’t know and also see his passion for the business.

[@lorraineplatt7535]

Its amazing with all the success he has had ,as a solo artist and in oasis ,how many albums he's sold and money he has ,and liam aswell ,that they still seem so down to earth and never let fame and fortune get to them ,even at the peak of oasis sucsees they never let it all get to them ,and thats because their start in life and coming from a council estate , so they know what the other side is like , do fair play to them

[@Johnhamiltonmusic]

I'm 41 and recorded my 1st song at 39 😅😎👌

[@colinclark8379]

Brilliant Interview as always 👍

[@brandonspivey8020]

Hats off to you Noel. A great engaging interview.

[@defshrimp]

I love this guy. He is a legend.

[@sugarlilydesigns1]

Still trying to like you, we have the exact birthday too. 5-29-67 ... Millions died from Covid-19, be respectful. However during the lockdown the earth rebounded, the entire world healed. Skies, rivers, oceans and wildlife had a massive break from humans. ❤🌏

[@jamesadcock5235]

Johnny marr calls u and likes your demo wtf that just doesn't happen to 99.9% of people

[@cespo77]

Johnny Marr new Oasis way before that in Manchester. When he was home, he would normally hang out in the local clubs, check out all the upcoming bands and spotted Oasis. He befriended them, and the rest is history.

[@vanbarrettdesign]

Noel G, epidemiologist!

[@rhysperegrine5100]

He got his PhD by sitting on the toilet and reading social media on his mobile phone

[@dutertreangelot9290]

Noel, your shared gig with Neil Y was in Bercy, not Zenith. It was June 24th 2001 and I was there...and young 😉

[@jamesclark1682]

One of the good guys with a work ethic to match

[@trr9230]

Noel, what a guy, still has it. Just listen to him speak!

[@fang_uk]

Nah.

[@peelsmyth.7909]

noel looks like he has been slashed those big lines on his face

[@maxsmart9116]

I thought it said "Noel Gaslighter" as I was scrolling by 😂

[@StayBlur]

I love the story about meeting Marr. Never knew that!

[@sueruiz302]

I loved this interview. 👍

[@robg2104]

Thanks in advance if anyone can tell me the shoes he’s wearing…they look like Clarks but I’m not sure

[@Bastet32]

1:08 It was the other way around - the neurosis on the internet was created by the govs and state controlled media. Nonetheless, respect for speaking out the truth.

[@Bruce-1956]

One of the better Beatles tribute bands.

[@khar12d8]

As our societies grow older it will be interesting to see if more musicians "make it" at older ages aiming their music at the older age groups. In the 1990s and before the average age in the UK and across the developed world was significantly younger.

[@Blondie101010100]

Great interview.

[@leeetchells609]

Jim Morrison didn't get noticed until " light my fire" 1967. He died 1971.

[@psycho8927]

Dean martin didn't start singing till he was 27. Michael Bolton didn't make it till he was 35 makes no difference when you start the journey.

[@TheGalwayFarmer]

Andy Summers was about 36 before The Police had success

[@davebarnabus66]

Love what he said about the mind virus

[@waynesilverman3048]

Seems strange seeing this and remembering and surprised noel s no longer with Sara .Never minded her but she always seemed to me 'look at me' in the press

[@agee7777]

what was the first song they were talking about?

[@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5]

owe it cut off just as it was getting intersting, i like to try and pry into Noels Mind ! he said if i have a guitar for 6 months and nothing is written i send it back for another ! usually that will make something happen because i changed its up very insigntful to the way he thinks and writes i dont care what anyone says his Lyrics speak to me and he'll go down as one of if not The greatest musicians in my lifetime

[@fang_uk]

😂

[@mickharrison90]

Always wanted to know how Noel met Johnny Marr. Glad it got asked

[@peterflynn7083]

Any city fan of a certain age gets emotional thinking of Maine road days city 2-1 inter next wow I'm in dreamland at 63 the pains been worth it good blue Noel

[@nikolaibarbarich7887]

I have a feeling an oasis reunion is on the cards now. Hes now divorced and will need money, said hes open to a phone call and the demand is there. I hope so, there arent many bands id die happy seeing and oasis is one of them.

[@jumpboy29]

Its funny when fans think Noel will ever hurt for money. Noel will soon own the copyrights to Oasis albums, the first 3 or 4...in 2025. I think his royalties will increase, plus if he sells them for a chunk sum, I imagine that would be 10-20 or 30 million dollars. The money his wife got from divorce likely becomes the inheritance of his two sons. Noel might be tempted to make the Oasis reunion money, but to think its money neeedds....Lol unlikely.

[@rkid727]

Yeah, Noel’s hurting for money.

[@shredder9536]

I never thought it would ever happen now i think it's a good possibility after this album and tour

[@rkid727]

@@shredder9536 why would you want it? Unless you’ve never seen them, it’s already been done. Can’t see Noel going back to the side of the stage when he loves the peace and happiness of doing his own thing. No one arguing with him. He has a loyal bunch of band mates that get along. Not even sure you get Andy back much less Noel. Just can’t see it happening unless it’s a 3 night special kind of thing.

[@shredder9536]

​@@rkid727 I've saw oasis about 7 times. I'm not bothered if they don't but I'll be there if they do.

[@theoscale3577]

Noël is great artist ...

[@robertcooper5604]

Spot on about the pandemic was a load of bollocks

[@jupitorious7925]

Absolutely.. a complete joke and the pharmaceutical companies making billions.. my family are still asking me if I had my latest booster, I never had one and bought a fake one for 50€ used to travel everywhere with it.. sweet memories!!

[@alipanroosendaal9503]

He is one of the few celebs who actually dares to call it out. The rest just waffle on about family tensions and what they binge watched.

[@alipanroosendaal9503]

@@Archiesquaddy Well, that could have been due to having a mother in her 80s, or the curtailing of his beloved social life, or other reasons we are not privy to. However, compared to some of the medicinals he inbibed during the 90s his body probably didn't even register it!

[@JosephAdcock.]

Great interviewer

[@ingolfurthorvaldsson7653]

Good interview

[@veravera4825]

council Skies is his best solo album. Incredible, amazing!. just saying, i'm oasis#liam#noel fan

[@JosephGallagher]

Really wish I could hear whatever the interviewers were saying/asking. Can't complain about hearing Noel just ramble on on whatever topic though

[@garethblake2704]

He mentioned gun n roses nice

[@endezeichengrimm]

They really zoomed in close, eh?

[@averygoodname2972]

I’m so high I thought his leg was his chopper 😂

[@STETTRACE]

I love you Noel!!!

[@leeetchells609]

Fun fact. Jim Morrison's dad was admiral Morrison of US Navy in Vietnam war 😮

[@vicky88glam]

Oh my Gosh his laughter when the interviewer asks if he talks to the guitars... he's so lovely

[@FuckinLibertine]

GENIUS

[@jordanwilliams2810]

Wedding ring had disappeared 😢

[@ben6993]

It’s hard to believe how some people become that huge and then die at 27. It’s such a short time. Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Amy Whinehouse, Jim Morrison there’s a massive list

[@aisle_of_view]

Saturn Return

[@________2705]

look into the family background of Morisson (and most of the back then Laurel Canyon hippies) and get the idea

[@NoNameNo.5]

Call rkid n let’s get er goin, I dig the new stuff but…..let’s get the BIG O on the road!

[@alipanroosendaal9503]

I reckon he values his friendship with Weller more than a few extra millions in the bank.

[@drumtracksdirect]

Ha, Noel forgot about recording part of SOTSOG in France!

[@jonsevern]

Noel occasionally lets it slip that he's ​very smart and ​a decent bloke :)

[@Dinobaburas.]

What are those two tram lines down is mug?and as for that head is he trying to off set the eyebrows?

[@paulmilligan2657]

Top vid our kid...🔥 Y.N.W.A 🔥

[@Joethecatholic]

Why so many puffters commenting negatively on Noel here???

[@Bairn1876]

"He made it" Cant go anywhere in public .....

[@user-qn2zr2rb7x]

7:27 You can just say my name

[@キラキラくりくり頭]

I love Noel. I'm getting older. He's also getting older. Once I noticed how pronounced the lines from his nose to his chin are... I just couldn't stop staring. On the left side of his face (screen right) it almost looks like someone has drawn a line on his face. Sorry, this is just me meandering as I notice all the things age is doing to me. But it feels sad to see a hero age.

[@robthabank9941]

Haha same

[@yan.weather]

The French are class.

[@Fan_Made_Videos]

Love his Manc accent