Stand by Me

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About Stand by Me

"Stand by Me" is a song by the English rock band Oasis, written by lead guitarist, Noel Gallagher. It was the second single to be released from the band's third album, Be Here Now. The song peaked at number two in the UK charts in September 1997, being kept from the top spot by the record-breaking Elton John single "Candle in the Wind 1997", which was re-recorded and released in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, who had died three weeks before the release of "Stand by Me". Despite this, "Stand by Me" still went gold in the UK, and would eventually reach platinum status in 2019. It ended up at number 46 on the end of year charts in the United Kingdom for 1997. The song also reached number two in Ireland and reached the top 10 in Finland, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Spain and Sweden.  


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Made a meal and threw it up on Sunday I've
Gotta lot of things to learn
Said I would and I'll be leaving one day
Before my heart starts to burn

So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new...don't you know
The cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away

Times are hard when things have got no meaning
I've found a key upon the floor
Maybe you and I will not believe in the things we find
Behind the door

Stand by me...nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me...nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me...nobody knows the way it's gonna be

If you're leaving will you take me with you
I'm tired of talking on my phone
There is one thing I can never give you
My heart will never be your home

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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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Song Origin
"Stand by Me" is a song by the English rock band Oasis, written by lead guitarist, Noel Gallagher. It was the second single to be released from their third album, Be Here Now. The song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Stand by Me" was filmed in Pasadena, California and directed by David Mould. The video features the band playing atop an apartment building during a rainy day, intercut with scenes of residents of the building going about their lives.
Commercial Success
Despite not reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart, "Stand by Me" still sold over 200,000 copies, enough for it to be certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry.
Chart Performance
Besides its success in the UK, "Stand by Me" also charted in several other countries. It reached number two in Ireland, number four in Norway, and peaked within the top 10 in Finland, Iceland, and Spain.
Background Information
Noel Gallagher has described "Stand by Me" as a song about "brotherhood". This can be seen as a parallel to the relationship between Noel and his brother, Liam Gallagher, the lead singer of Oasis.
Creation Process
According to Gallagher, the song was written in a moment of crisis, after he lost a collection of his own songs, which he later found under his bed.
Critical Reception
Reviews of "Stand by Me" were generally positive, with critics praising its classic Oasis sound and anthemic chorus, although some deemed it less innovative than their earlier work.
Album Success
The album from which "Stand by Me" was taken, Be Here Now, was one of the fastest-selling albums in UK chart history, selling over 350,000 copies on the first day of release.
Live Performances
"Stand by Me" has been performed live by Oasis on several occasions, including during their famous gig at Wembley Stadium in 2000.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists, including Welsh singer Kelly Jones during a solo acoustic performance in 2019.

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