Talk Tonight

Oasis

About Talk Tonight

"Talk Tonight" is a song by English rock band Oasis, written and sung by the band's lead guitarist Noel Gallagher. It was released as a B-side on the UK #1 single "Some Might Say" along with "Acquiesce" and "Headshrinker" and appears on the B-side compilation album, The Masterplan, as well. In the United States, it was released as one of the B-sides to "Wonderwall". This song also appears in remastered form on the 2014 deluxe version of (What's the Story) Morning Glory?. "Talk Tonight" is one of many acoustic B-side tracks sung by Noel. It was inspired by the near-breakup of the band in Los Angeles in autumn 1994, when Noel walked out without telling anyone and headed for San Francisco. He stayed with a girl he had befriended during a previous show there. According to the sleeve notes to The Masterplan, she talked a distraught Noel "off the ledge" and took him to the park where she had played as a child. It is also mentioned in the Oasis book by Paul Mathurs, Take Me There, that the girl also had an obsession with Snapple strawberry lemonade, which contributed to the line in the song, "all your dreams are made of strawberry lemonade." The song also featured on the DVD Live By The Sea after Noel makes a mistake on the track "D'Yer Wanna Be A Spaceman?" and abandons the song. 


Year:
1995
517 
#4

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Sittin' on my own
Chewin' on a bone
A thousand million miles from home
When something hit me
Somewhere right between the eyes

Sleepin' on a plane
You know you can't complain
You took your last chance once again
I landed stranded
Hardly even knew your name

I want to talk tonight
Until the mornin' light
'Bout how you saved my life
You and me see how we are
You and me see how we are

All your dreams are made
Of strawberry lemonade
And you make sure I eat today
You take me walking
To where you played when you were young

I'll never say that
I won't ever make you cry
And this I'll say I don't know why
I know I'm leavin'
But I'll be back another day

I want to talk tonight
Until the mornin' light
'Bout how you saved my life
(You saved my life)
I want to talk tonight
(I want to talk tonight)
'Bout how you saved my life
(I want to talk tonight)
'Bout how you saved my life
(I want to talk tonight)
'Bout how you saved my life
(I want to talk tonight)
'Bout how you saved my life
(I want to talk tonight)    (4x)

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Oasis

Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Developed from an earlier group, the Rain, the band originally consisted of Liam Gallagher (lead vocals, tambourine), Paul Arthurs (guitar), Paul McGuigan (bass guitar), and Tony McCarroll (drums). Upon returning to Manchester, Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher (lead guitar, vocals) joined as a fifth member, which formed the band's core and settled line-up. During the course of their existence, they had various line-up changes, though the Gallagher brothers remained as the staple members. more »

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Written by: Noel Gallagher

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11 facts about this song

Creation Story
"Talk Tonight" was written by lead guitarist Noel Gallagher. The song was inspired by a near break-up of the band in Los Angeles in autumn 1994, when Noel briefly left the band due to tensions with the other members, particularly his brother Liam.
Inspiration
The song was reportedly inspired by a girl from San Francisco who Noel met and who 'talked him from off the ledge', convinced him not to quit the band.
Album Placement
Despite its popularity, "Talk Tonight" was never included on an original Oasis studio album. It was released as one of the B-sides to the UK number one single "Some Might Say" in 1995.
Lead Singer
Unlike most Oasis songs, this one is sung by Noel Gallagher, not Liam.
Unplugged Performance
Perhaps the most famous performance of "Talk Tonight" was during the bonus set of Oasis' infamous appearance on MTV's Unplugged, with Noel as lead vocalist after Liam abruptly backed out.
Compilation Albums
The song has since appeared on three compilation albums of the band: “The Masterplan” (1998), “Stop the Clocks” (2006), and “Time Flies...1994-2009” (2010).
Popularity
As of 2021, "Talk Tonight" is the most performed Oasis b-side in concert.
Fan Interpretation
Fans often regard the song as an anthem for friendship, reconciliation, and shared resolution in the face of difficulty.
Documentaries
The story behind "Talk Tonight" is featured in the 2016 documentary film "Supersonic" about the rise of Oasis.
Cultural Impact
Although not a commercial single, the song remains one of Oasis' most well-known and loved tracks, especially among hardcore fans.
Song Meaning
The song's title, "Talk Tonight", refers to the deep, meaningful conversation Noel had with the girl from San Francisco and how it helped him realize his true feelings about his musical career and his relationship with his bandmates.

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