Former Oasis manager Alan McGee has slammed Aurora’s cover of their hit ‘Half The World Away’ in the new John Lewis Christmas advert.
Alan thinks the cover – sang by the rising Norwegian singer – is "rubbish" and hopes the songs creator Noel Gallagher has been awarded a hefty sum in royalties for letting them use it because it’s so bad.
He said. "I think it’s rubbish. I don’t know what anybody else thinks of it, though. I’m pleased for Noel that he got his royalties, I hope they gave him a million quid but I thought actually it was rubbish."
Alan’s comments come after Noel’s former sister-in-law Natalie Appleton – who was married to his brother Liam until 2013 – praised the track after hearing it on the festive advert.
She wrote on Twitter: "Good morning Friday
"Love the new John Lewis @johnlewisretail advert… (sic)"
However, it could be a veiled swipe at Liam who didn’t perform or write anything on the B-side of their 1994 single ‘Whatever’.
Alan also revealed he’s still on "good" terms with Noel and is supportive of his work.
Alan McGee: Half The World Away cover is ‘rubbish’
