Cigarettes & Alcohol

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About Cigarettes & Alcohol

"Cigarettes & Alcohol" is a song by English rock band Oasis, written by Noel Gallagher. It was released on 10 October 1994 as the fourth single from their debut album Definitely Maybe (1994), and their second to enter the UK top ten in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 7 (three places higher than "Live Forever"), eventually spending 79 weeks on the charts. On 21 April 2017, 23 years after release and 20 years after Silver certification, the song was certified Gold, indicating 400,000 shipments.  


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2006
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Is it my imagination
Or have I finally found something worth living for?
I was looking for some action
But all I found was cigarettes and alcohol

You could wait for a lifetime
To spend your days in the sunshine
You might as well do the white line
'Cause when it comes on top . . .

You gotta make it happen!
Is it worth the aggravation
To find yourself a job when there's nothing worth working for?
It's a crazy situation

But all I need are cigarettes and alcohol!
You could wait for a lifetime
To spend your days in the sunshine
You might as well do the white line

'Cause when it comes on top...
You gotta make it happen!

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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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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Cigarettes & Alcohol" was released by Oasis in October 1994 as the fourth single from their debut album, "Definitely Maybe".
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by the lifestyle of excessive drinking and smoking that was prevalent amongst the youth, particularly in the UK, during the 90s.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Cigarettes & Alcohol" peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's second single to enter the top ten.
Controversy
The song was subject to controversy for its promotion of substance use, particularly with the lyric, "Is it my imagination or have I finally found something worth living for? I was looking for some action but all I found was cigarettes and alcohol".
Musical Composition
The song's introduction features a riff that is identical to the main riff in T. Rex's song "Get It On". It also shares a similar chord sequence to Richard Berry's song "Louie Louie".
Music Video Filming
The video of the song was filmed at the London Transport Museum.
Popularity
Despite the controversy and being essentially a song about excess, it is amongst Oasis’ most popular songs and is considered a defining song of the Britpop movement.
Song Meaning
Oasis main songwriter Noel Gallagher has indicated the song was intended as a statement of intent from the band, the message being that all you need are cigarettes, alcohol and rock 'n’ roll.
Live Performances
The song was a staple of Oasis' live performances, and was played at many of their concerts throughout their career.
Notable Covers
The song has been covered by several artists, including Rod Stewart, for his album "When We Were the New Boys".

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