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Liam Gallagher set to perform tracks from Oasis’ Be Here Now

Liam Gallagher is reportedly set to play Oasis tracks at his upcoming solo shows that haven’t been performed live in 20 years.
The 44-year-old singer formerly fronted the super-group – which also included his brother Noel Gallagher before he quit in 2009 – and after announcing a number of festival appearances later this year including Lollapolooza in France, Exit Festival in Serbia, and Spain’s Benicassim, the star is starting to put together a set list littered with Oasis tunes.
According to UK radio station Radio X, an insider has revealed Liam is rehearsing a number of tracks from the band’s 1997 album ‘Be Here Now’, including ‘D’You Know What I Mean?’, ‘Stand By Me’, ‘My Big Mouth’ and ‘Don’t Go Away’, in a bid to attract fans desperate to hear some of their favourite Oasis tunes.
He is also said to be rehearsing ‘Born On A Different Cloud’ – which he penned for the group’s 2002 album ‘Heathen Chemistry’ – ‘Bring It On Down’, ‘Whatever’ and beloved B-side ‘Listen Up’.
Liam’s decision to pick these Oasis tracks is believed to be because he wants to do something different to 49-year-old Noel, who regularly performs singles such as ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ and ‘Wonderwall’ during his performances with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.
The insider added: "He wants to give fans something they’re not getting from Noel."
Liam has a busy year ahead as he’s currently working on his debut solo LP, and according to his pal Richard Ashcroft, he is to play a show with the former Verve singer later this year.
Asked whose offer he would accept if both Liam and Noel – who have barely spoken to since Oasis ended in 2009 – asked to perform with him, Richard said: "I would have to politely tell them both that I had something else on and stay at home.
"I played a show with Noel a few months ago and I’m playing with Liam later in the year."