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For the song by The Verve, see Slide Away

Slide Away

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"Slide Away" is a song by English rock

Rock music

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 band Oasis

Oasis (band)

Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as The Rain, the group was formed by Liam Gallagher , Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs , Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan and Tony McCarroll , who were soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher...

, written by lead guitarist Noel Gallagher

Noel Gallagher

Noel Thomas David Gallagher is an English musician and singer-songwriter, formerly the lead guitarist, backing vocalist and principal songwriter of the English rock band Oasis. He is currently fronting his solo project, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.Raised in Burnage, Manchester with his...

. It is featured on their debut album Definitely Maybe

Definitely Maybe

Definitely Maybe is the debut album by English rock band Oasis, released in August 1994. It was an immediate commercial and critical success in the UK, having followed on the heels of singles "Supersonic", "Shakermaker" and "Live Forever"....

, on the "Whatever" single, on the "Champagne Supernova

Champagne Supernova

"Champagne Supernova" is a song by English rock band Oasis, written by guitarist Noel Gallagher. The seven-minute anthem is the closing track on the record-breaking album Morning Glory?...

" single and on their best-of album, Stop the Clocks

Stop the Clocks

Stop the Clocks is a compilation album by English rock band Oasis, released on 20 November 2006. The "retrospective collection" is an 18-track double album with the featured songs chosen by Noel Gallagher; however, it does not actually include their song "Stop the Clocks" after which the album is...

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Arguably the first Oasis love song, Noel wrote it about his girlfriend at the time - Louise Jones and the song was written about their stormy relationship. Noel described them as "soulmates" and when they finally split up in June 1994 Noel said 'I don't think I'll ever get over it.' Slide Away was then written about her. Both of the Gallagher brothers claim that the song should be played more often at concerts, and although it is rarely played, it remains a fan favourite. However, it was included on the set list of the band's recent Dig Out Your Soul Tour

Dig Out Your Soul Tour

The Dig Out Your Soul Tour was a world concert tour by English rock band Oasis, in support of their album Dig Out Your Soul. The tour started in Seattle, WA at the WaMu Theater and was planned to continue until 30 August, where they were scheduled to play their final show of the tour at the I-Day...

. Described by current Oasis guitarist Gem Archer as, "the one for the fans", the song is considered by many to be the epitome of Oasis

Oasis (band)

Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as The Rain, the group was formed by Liam Gallagher , Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs , Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan and Tony McCarroll , who were soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher...

 as a brash, flowing song that contains some of Noel's finest penned lyrics as well as Liam's most intense vocal.

During the recording of Definitely Maybe, there was an argument between Noel Gallagher and rhythm guitarist

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 Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs

Paul Arthurs

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. Gallagher was taken to the pub by bassist Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan

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 where he calmed down, had a few drinks, went back to the studios and recorded "Slide Away". Gallagher claims he wrote it on a Les Paul

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 guitar that Johnny Marr

Johnny Marr

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 sent to him, since he had few guitars available to him at the time. On the Definitely Maybe

Definitely Maybe

Definitely Maybe is the debut album by English rock band Oasis, released in August 1994. It was an immediate commercial and critical success in the UK, having followed on the heels of singles "Supersonic", "Shakermaker" and "Live Forever"....

DVD, he also notes that he took Marr's guitar out of the case, sat down, and "the song wrote itself".

A limited edition UK promotional CD was pressed to celebrate the band's success at the 1995 Brit Awards.

The song is included on Oasis' 'best-of

Greatest hits

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' album Stop the Clocks

Stop the Clocks

Stop the Clocks is a compilation album by English rock band Oasis, released on 20 November 2006. The "retrospective collection" is an 18-track double album with the featured songs chosen by Noel Gallagher; however, it does not actually include their song "Stop the Clocks" after which the album is...

in a slightly different mix. Noel's backing vocals during the bridge have been removed.

In an interview on the bonus DVD

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of Stop The Clocks, Noel comments that this track contains Liam's best ever singing. Also in the interview, Noel claimed that he was told to release it as a fifth single from Definitely Maybe, but Gallagher refused because it would be ridiculous to have five singles from a debut album.