Noel Gallagher talks North Korea, George Harrison and his son’s guitar skills | Radio X Residency

Noel Gallagher takes the reins on Radio X alongside his long-time friend, comedy writer Matt Morgan, to present the first in a brand-new series, The Radio X Residency. Noel has agreed to answer questions from Radio X listeners, including: Does he prefer playing indoors or outdoors? Who would Noel like to be for a day? Which is his favourite solo tunes? And which of his celebrity mates are hell-raisers and which are lightweights? You'll also find out which of his songs goes down "like a knackered lift" when he plays it live. Which country has the best crowds? And which country has the worst? What are Noel's true thoughts about the humble parka? And when was the last time he listened to The Stone Roses?
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[@NeonRadarMusic]

We live in a timeline in which Noel is talking about Damon Albarn as a friend who happened to visit North Korea. My 90s-2000s era rock encyclopaedias and magazines couldn't have predicted this.

[@richardschulz4405]

post apocalyptic!

[@ryanleese1240]

Publicity mate, Damon Albarn went solo and created Gorillaz.

[@tracy488]

Yes that was a complete shock to me. Damon and Noel just chatting about travelling to North Korea? Makes me wonder.

[@Rowlph8888]

@@tracy488 Knowing Noel's and Damon's true character and how they chilled out in middle age, it was inevitable

[@zarni000]

It was in the plan. They both benefitted from the publicity of the fake rivalry

[@letitbe2012]

Love you Noel!! From S.Korea🇰🇷

[@ronniecampbell183]

Noel Gallagher is just brilliant to listen to.

[@timcomley3241]

🙄

[@easystreet303]

Definitely, could listen to him all day. Liam as well by the way, both so different but equally entertaining.

[@Jcrash71]

@@timcomley3241 GenX'er?

[@fede018]

Liam and his fanboys say he's boring?

[@Magicalfluidprocess]

I concur

[@NeoDragoN7676]

He really need a regular slot on a station with Matt, i can listen to them all day no problem! this has been brill!

[@Luisaan145]

He's got better things to do, so very grateful we're getting this much.

[@pam164]

@@Luisaan145 He will be getting paid well to be on the show i would think?

[@rODIUMuk]

@@pam164 probably not

[@pam164]

@@rODIUMuk Can't see him doing it for nothing

[@timmyhiggins5220]

@@Luisaan145 🤮

[@TheShogunAL]

I was at the gig in Seoul he mentioned. The fans brought him a birthday cake on stage mid-gig. Surreal.

[@renon-dg7bj]

🇰🇷

[@chernobylcoleslaw6698]

Based

[@GraceEH]

I saw videos of that. He looked genuinely taken a back by that ❤

[@dimer_dozen]

Noel should get the residency spot full-time, Radio X

[@timcomley3241]

🙄

[@dommoore782]

Noel is absolutely class...born for Radio as well as a singer / songwriter....great sense of humour

[@13StJimmy]

Ok hear me out… Noel and Matt have their own podcast show animated like the old Ricky Gervais show I’d watch non stop

[@shredder9536]

Noel is regularly on Matt Morgans podcast

[@13StJimmy]

@@shredder9536 right but it’s not animated

[@socialjunkiedotcom]

That is a BRILLIANT idea! Brilliant! Care to start a petition directed at a TV entity or Production Company? I'm really into this idea. Maybe Radio X can do a survey.

[@katoness]

I could do without the Matt guy, I think he's a bell-end.

[@eplecor]

Would love that. Matt knows how to get the most out of Noel. They are a great combo.

[@kongkongpatpat]

Koreans love Noel, too. We are waiting for you.

[@지원-h3g6t]

Great interview!! Come back to South Korea~ We love you Noel 💖💖

[@DavyRo]

Sounds like he loves yous as well

[@rachel66-d3k]

Is it too soon to call Noel Gallagher a National Treasure ? I could listen to him talk all day , and a fan of the Rutles too , Leggy Mountbatten would be thrilled .

[@jamesrobert4106]

I would take him as a Prime Minister at this point.

[@SCnative64]

Yeah I would but I live in Idaho Lol. He's definitely a national treasure like Tom Petty is here.

[@johnbonamigo5696]

Him and Liam are both geniuses and amazing to listen to

[@rODIUMuk]

That was really sweet when he spoke about his son! Lovely

[@nonce21]

8:16 I like how Noel's voice become extra calm when he impersonate George...haha

[@partypoppers1988]

I love hearing Noel referring to Damon as a friend in recent years 🙂

[@mi_musicismylifecupcake8582]

For the last question that Noel answered, I'm really happy that he knows that some fans of him haven't gone to his concert before, and would like to listen to Oasis songs. Because yeah me too, I have never been to Noel or Liam concert before, and I'm a young fan of Oasis. I hope that one day, after pandemic over when they hold a concert in my country again, I might get a chance to listen to his new songs, and also Oasis songs in a concert. 🥺 I'm really looking forward to it. It is one of my bucket list now. 🥺 I feel really thankful that Noel knows this, and understand his young fanclub in these day. 🙏

[@casluvs]

I could listen to him talk for hours and hours😭

[@mattfairbanks7621]

Loved to hear that positive note about his son playing 20th century boy. One of my favourite t rex songs

[@GT380man]

Particularly enjoyed the remark “Thus proving that ripping off T-Rex is genetic”.

[@happiness.j]

노엘 너무 좋아 ❤️❤️❤️

[@byeckfella]

I could listen to Noel all day. Witty, chilled, self effacing and properly chilled. I love how star struck he is when meeting famous people and his stories are engaging.

[@philhicks5818]

He’s just so entertaining on and off the stage , freaking awesome 👏 👏👏👏👏

[@kiely4561]

I remember a while back Noel saying he wish he’d written Beetlebum by Blurr, Which as an oasis fan I don’t mind saying is a great track

[@mrkipling2201]

Great track. 👍👍

[@Guido.Fawkes.1]

As much as I’d humbly appreciate the generosity, I don’t think I’d be able to eat snacks or food from random strangers.

[@akfls5747]

Love you Noel 🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷

[@IndaloMan]

YT randomly recommended this video to me. What a fabulous 2 hours of chat from Noel, I felt like I was the 4th person in the studio.

[@socialjunkiedotcom]

I can listen to these mates all day. Funny and relaxing.

[@neill4133]

Love Noel so much,could listen to him all day long

[@geecee1288]

Noel Gallagher is awesome and I’m not even an Oasis fan really. I was in London in the late 90s though so he’s definitely a part of my history. Very enjoyable lad.

[@samhay4143]

Fascinating to hear his take on Koreans.

[@Andrea.G..69]

Radio X, thank you. This was brill listening/watching!

[@MM180.9]

These 2 are a combo of Steptoe and Son & Sonny and Cher, you can't tell which one is leading the other on in a subconscious super competitive banter roll 🍥

[@bobbyd4400]

Doesn't Ashcroft have a son named sonny also?

[@cameronquince03]

Love this. Noel one of the best songwriters of all time. Manc born and bred. Well spoken, just wish him and Liam would heal their feud, don’t even care at this point if there’s no Oasis reunion, they just need to get along for the sake of their mother.

[@inaminuteanimations8430]

On point mate, 100% I agree

[@johnmcandrew6964]

well spoken? He's 55 years of age with the maturity of a 10 year old

[@ivanpedley8256]

100% agreed

[@dougreed2257]

Cameron quince, "one of the greatest songwriters of all time"??? you are kidding right?? One of the greatest of his generation, 🤔 I guess, but of all time, no, sorry he isn't!

[@phildale8451]

​@@dougreed2257 couldnt agree more, even his generation is questionable unless your just including the uk.

[@miamibeach8814]

I’ve loved listening to all of this, Noel and Matt should have a podcast

[@CaptainCassidy]

Matt has podcast on Patreon, Noel is there every other week

[@ads2686]

that would be the matt morgan podcast which is just him & noel

[@antonyporter565]

Loved all 3. Brilliant 🤩 ✊

[@iwouldratherbecooking]

I could listen to Matt Morgan talk to Noel Gallagher 24/7. Noel has the best stories of nonsense and celebrity doings that just make me so happy. Great tunes too. (Google the musical out takes)

[@wanderingspirit7021]

"I am in grade 76 million". . Brilliant line.

[@Tyronnster]

Really enjoying this series. So natural

[@ads2686]

if you like this, you should check out the Matt Morgan podcast, its just him & noel chatting away for like an hour

[@GeKo1966]

Bring back the Noel dude again! Brilliant show! Thanks!

[@redbeetlegordonacton1813]

Just great listening to Noel an unique stories .give noel a slot on radio 2 goodbye zoe ball

[@donnaspears1970]

This was great. I love that Noel does say what's on his mind. Also, he seems very down to earth.

[@pizzapunk8816]

never liked oasis, couldn't name a single hfb's song but never miss a noel interview.

[@jackbrady7982]

Im surprised you dont like nirvana then

[@joeflanagan7450]

Strange haha

[@no-barkthechosenone2436]

Same with me and Johnny Rotten

[@mumbles215]

Aaaah the Pistols made a brilliant album. A masterpiece really. Rotting in the beast tho. Saw PIL in 2019. He had some pipes

[@no-barkthechosenone2436]

@@mumbles215 he’s extremely talented and I know how legendary the pistols were, it’s just that I can’t get into them

[@rickdonnelly3937]

Never mind an Oasis reunion, I want a Liam and Noel Podcast. That would be must listen, appointment podcasting.

[@danielcollinson4456]

That must have been a thrill for noel to meet the great George Harrison.

[@izzyboone9400ydvb]

One of the most enjoyable talk! Awesome 😎

[@soleaguirre100]

Noel permanent in Radio X is funny and interesting all his story about music and personal life. greetings from Santiago Chile 🇨🇱⭐️🎼🎼🎼

[@soleaguirre100]

@Mark Kelly todo bien ! gracias 🤩

[@jessbellamy09]

🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🤟🤟🤟

[@soleaguirre100]

@@jessbellamy09 🙌🏼

[@DavyRo]

That was quality really enjoyed it

[@GovanDave82]

Noel is the coolest cat on the planet bar none

[@onlyme219]

I could listen to Noel for hours

[@alltheteam69]

Way Too short…..TV has dropped down the list. Always great little anecdotes, sarcasm, realism superb stuff.

[@zakkwells]

More of this please

[@vondoomgaming1224]

Love listening to Matt Morgan back on the wireless

[@ezrhino100]

I am korean american. I love this. he's totally right about korean fans...

[@jayweaver9247]

Waited all week for this. Its brilliant

[@jeffletendre5025]

Amazing to get so much out of your idol! What a pair.

[@shredder9536]

26:50 Noel is getting the guy in the corner back for laughing earlier at the T Rex thing. This is the Noel who went after Tony McCarroll

[@ivanpedley8256]

I have totally enjoyed all 3 of these. Thank you Radio X for putting them on here. Was the 3rd one the last one ? or are there more ?

[@ceejaybonner5048]

3rd, is the last.

[@joncamp9126]

Finally some says exactly what I was feeling was probably going on in “Get Back.” Just the gesture alone has meaning. Obviously she didn’t break up the Beatles BUT that had to have added to the tension. Noel is saying word for word what I’ve said. Like Noel said even if everyone brought someone it would be weird. Having a bump on a long observer absolutely changes the chemistry of the moment and someone like Paul would have observed that, in my mind! Love the interview!!

[@drewcowan1977]

Noel is a legend

[@Jcrash71]

Lol!

[@aja738]

What a great bloke, common sense by the pound

[@toxic_badasss9656]

Oh great stuff, keep them coming guys it's great content.

[@TheBiologyking]

This man deserves a Knighthood

[@MFCMUFC]

“Dyou like Carl Perkins” “No” Made me laugh so much

[@mumbles215]

The fact he said “no” is why he is a potato. Perkins is great ripping rock n roll. What’s not to like.

[@ChainNonSmoker]

Not to everyone's tastes since although it's rocking it's closer to white americana than some of its rock n roll contemporaries. I personally love most of it but am more Buddy Holly kind of guy.

[@dazza912]

Bit late in reply .. I could listen to Noel for hours. Hus dry wit, the freindship with Matt and Neil, a must watch for all fans ...Brilliant. 👍

[@timmyhiggins5220]

Love Noel, what a dude.

[@ryancunningham570]

Great story teller is Noel

[@Spartanm333]

On Yoko, Noel suggests that the remaining Beatles were none critical - that's not strictly true as George is on film (now video) over the years venting some frustration on the lines of "it's difficult to work with a band, particularly when one of them has two personalities". Yoko wasn't just sat in the studio passively... she was advising John (and to a degree the rest of the band) on artistic direction, at times screeching at the top of her voice. Clearly, this would brass off a saint. Now of course, there is zero mileage in raking this up with only Ringo and Paul left, both painting pretty pictures for the sake of the legacy. George only appeared to come around many years later for the RRHOF award when Sean and Yoko came in place of John, and McCartney failed to turn up. George seemed really pleased that she had done that for John's legacy... and for Sean and Julian - both talented musicians.

[@displayname2374]

Noel needs a podcast

[@seanchung3031]

I am not the biggest Noel fan but i loved how he corrected that culturally ignorant radiox guy on Korea.

[@pam164]

Yea!! Noel back on 👍

[@raquelaramon1938]

love this

[@matthewcarle5970]

How many more videos will there be? This so awesome!

[@hazwillett]

can we have another of these bring Rkid in for the fans

[@VFAFOOTY]

really enjoying these shows Mat and Noel have a great funny chemistry between each other they work very well together radio x onto a winner here :)......Id love to Ask Noel if there is any old Oasis songs or High flying birds songs he hasn't performed live yet but would like to ? for example The Girl with the X ray eyes :)

[@ads2686]

check out their podcast

[@andypdq]

Jon Lord from Deep Purple, now there was a talented musician, RIP Jon. Ian Paice is a top notch drummer too. I'd like to hear Noel's opined thoughts on Richie Blackmore, that would be interesting!

[@Werner4voss]

Apparantly some ppl still dont know the difference between North and South Korea

[@healingpower300]

Ikr? but apparently, now they're slowly discovering the difference after K-pop, K-dramas, K-Beauty, K-movies, K-food, K-league, all kinds of K-culture stuff. BTS, Parasite, Minari, Squid game, Amore pacific, My name, just go on and on and on.. I moved from NY to S Korea last year and it was so worth it. This is probably the SAFEST and the most trendy and fun country in the world, while how ironic that the north side of this peninsula is one of the dangerous countries.

[@mikeahuja]

If this rock star thing doesnt work out i feel noel has a job in radio

[@JamesBond-ji5ho]

Radio X is so underrated

[@dhvale9478]

"What are you laughing at?" - Amazing 😂

[@JJ_0fficial]

노엘 사랑해... 북한 갈 생각말고 남한이나 와라... 보고싶어...

[@vanishing_girl]

나도 / 나 완전 동의해 ㅋㅋ

[@summer284]

Love Noel - he's like the mate you want on your sofa or on a night out, sober or not! ;) I went to check out the Rustles film and I laughed out loud . Could listen them chatting all day!

[@GT380man]

“Professor of Applied Narcotics at the University of Please Yourself”

[@LaertesHectorGoodwin]

My mate's been to North Korea twice, on that tour. Says it was absolutely brilliant - alright you can only go within that set zone but he was getting steamboat in Irish pubs and staggering out of karaoke bars with all the locals clapping , reckons all the birds were happy as larry and all in short skirts loving it! Name me a holiday destination that is a true representation of any country AND enjoyable!? He wants to go back!!! If you go to ANY town for a night out, you're going to the centre for a cracking night, not the worst pub in the worst part. Take a day off from your veganism and enjoy yourselves!

[@mumbles215]

Otto Warmbier. Yeah he stole a poster and it was dumb, but he paid for it with his life. I wouldnt be be getting soaked in that country.

[@richardschulz4405]

@@mumbles215 YES

[@josephinekelly7417]

He's most definitely lying. You won't be falling in and out of anywhere as it's not allowed. You can have a drink though. Same with clothing, it's strict everywhere for men and women. You can't go anywhere without tour guides following you, other than around your hotel. Pretty sure the rooms have cameras or at least are wired. Sounds like he was in South Korea or Thailand, Vietnam with that description..

[@Eviction76]

Matt and Noel are proper mates..love it.

[@Eviction76]

2023..Council skies..pencilled in..❤

[@ciaransavage9003]

15:35 the reaction from noel killed me

[@HeroesZeros]

If Matt had 2 boys he should call them Captain and Hammond. 👍🏻

[@AikenDrum1974]

Brilliant! Noel is an amazing presenter.

[@AikenDrum1974]

@@BloodSweatAndMeth Yes he is. Have you watched it? It's the Radio X Residency with Noel Gallagher. He is co- presenting.

[@adambinnie1332]

I would have loved to see Noel try and play Thunderstruck:-)

[@ChainNonSmoker]

He'd learn the riff if he wanted to, but I bet he wouldn't be arsed. He'd just give it a shot first but end up coming up with a new song.

[@spacecakesound]

Presume this was pre Get Back because we now know that Yoko really wasn’t the problem Paul had Linda in those sessions. The private conversations reveal both John Paul & George where all looking to be Solo artists. The Beatles ran its course. Let’s face it though Get Back showed how much they loved each other and just how special and in tune they where are as a song writers and composers.

[@geraldshort1808]

Although i thought that Oasis peaked with 'cigarettes & alcohol' i have to say that Noel is a top lad.

[@IWannatalkpodcast]

When Liam and Noel make up they will break the nutterweb. There's no other photo I'd rather see than those two together.

[@IvanLendl87]

NG is The Best

[@susimariotti845]

Boy In 1996 I was 10 years old

[@roryb.bellows7828]

Yeah, The Rutles, and the genius of the late Neil Innes...

[@Deano72-p9n]

if ya fancy a pint 🍺 noel giz a shout 😂

[@mickharrison90]

Didn't George say he liked Oasis apart from Liam?

[@billholden20]

17:55 Noel said y'all... 🤠

[@motiontracker5395]

Legend

[@mrsolodolo5770]

Get Russel on!

[@cjwhiterabbit1]

For the record , met Rodman in Chicago in the 90's , he had a club while he played for the Bulls, and the topic of conversation was the whole Britpop thing that was large at the time ... was one of the only things he had as an awareness about the UK , other tha the usual misapprehensions that we all live a PG Wodehouse / Hogwarts / Dickensian ~ Poppins -esque lifestyle lol

[@neilewins9920]

Half the world away.... all day, but go on yer own bro...we've got spotify for the Oasis stuff if we get that inclined....legend...shout me of a bar if yer in Sydney x