Lord Don't Slow Me Down (song)

"Lord Don't Slow Me Down" is a song by English rock band Oasis. The song was released as a download-only single on 21 October 2007 and was also released on a limited edition 12-inch single in promotion of the release of Oasis' rockumentary of the same name, Lord Don't Slow Me Down.^[1]^[2] The song debuted at number ten in the UK Singles Chart, becoming Oasis' 21st UK top 10 and first single by the band not to reach the top 4 since 1994's "Cigarettes & Alcohol".^[3] It was also Oasis' first stand alone non-album single since "Whatever" in 1994.

Written and sung by Noel Gallagher, Gallagher described it as being "one of the best things, like The Who, The Yardbirds and the Jeff Beck Group combined, and it's got two drum solos on it!". Recorded during the Don't Believe the Truth sessions, the song was likely originally intended to be included on said album, but was removed from the final track list by Gallagher. In May 2008, an unreleased studio version with Liam Gallagher on lead vocals was leaked online.

This song was later included on Dig Out Your Soul bonus CD. Oasis never played the song live while the band was together, but Noel has since performed the song twice with his solo band Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.

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Reception

The song has been very well received by critics and fans. Commenting on the song, Noel said "You know there's a DVD coming out for Christmas... somewhat predictably. The title track was so brilliant that the powers that be said 'let's just put it out'."^[4] It debuted at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart, fell 21 places to number 31 in the second week and left the chart the week after. It became Oasis' lowest charting song since 1994's "Live Forever" (which also peaked at number 10), a factor likely aided by the lack of significant publicity, a tangible release, and corresponding album.

Track listing

"Lord Don't Slow Me Down" – 3:17
"The Meaning of Soul" (Live at City of Manchester Stadium '05) – 2:32
"Don't Look Back in Anger" (Live at City of Manchester Stadium '05) – 5:38

Charts

Chart (2007)	Peak position
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)^[5]	10

References

^ "Lord Don't Slow Me Down – Track Release". 24 September 2007. Archived from the original on 11 October 2007. Retrieved 24 September 2007.
^ "Oasis releasing brand new single 'Lord Don't Slow Me Down'". NME. 24 September 2007. Retrieved 2 October 2007.
^ "The Official UK Top 75 Singles: Week of Mon 29 Oct". Yahoo!. 28 October 2007. Retrieved 28 October 2007.
^ "Noel Gallagher: 'Somewhat predictably our new single is brilliant'". NME. 24 September 2007. Retrieved 2 October 2007.
^ "Oasis – The Official Charts Company". Theofficialcharts.com. Retrieved 16 August 2019.

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Liam Gallagher Noel Gallagher Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan Tony McCarroll Alan White Gem Archer Andy Bell Touring members Jay Darlington Zak Starkey Chris Sharrock
Studio albums	Definitely Maybe (What's the Story) Morning Glory? Be Here Now Standing on the Shoulder of Giants Heathen Chemistry Don't Believe the Truth Dig Out Your Soul
Compilation albums	The Masterplan Stop the Clocks Time Flies... 1994–2009
Live albums	Familiar to Millions Knebworth 1996
Demo albums	Live Demonstration
Singles	"Supersonic" "Shakermaker" "Live Forever" "Cigarettes & Alcohol" "Whatever" "Some Might Say" "Roll with It" "Morning Glory" "Wonderwall" "Don't Look Back in Anger" "Champagne Supernova" "D'You Know What I Mean?" "Stand by Me" "All Around the World" "Don't Go Away" "Go Let It Out" "Who Feels Love?" "Sunday Morning Call" "The Hindu Times" "Stop Crying Your Heart Out" "Little by Little"/"She Is Love" "Songbird" "Lyla" "The Importance of Being Idle" "Let There Be Love" "Lord Don't Slow Me Down" "The Shock of the Lightning" "I'm Outta Time" "Falling Down" "Don't Stop..."
Other songs	"Rock 'n' Roll Star" "Slide Away" "Half the World Away" "Talk Tonight" "Acquiesce" "The Masterplan" "Where Did It All Go Wrong?" "Stop the Clocks" "Boy with the Blues"
Video albums	Live by the Sea ...There and Then Lord Don't Slow Me Down
Tours	Definitely Maybe Tour (What's the Story) Morning Glory? Tour Be Here Now Tour Standing on the Shoulder of Giants Tour The Tour of Brotherly Love 10 Years of Noise and Confusion Tour Heathen Chemistry Tour Don't Believe the Truth Tour Dig Out Your Soul Tour
Related groups	Beady Eye Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Starclub Heavy Stereo Ride Hurricane #1 No Way Sis
Related articles	Discography Songs Awards and nominations Big Brother Recordings Brian Cannon Oasis: Supersonic The Dreams We Have as Children Standing on the Edge of the Noise "Wibbling Rivalry" "Boulevard of Broken Songs"
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