Whatever (Oasis song) the World Away" — were later featured on the B-side compilation "The Masterplan". "Slide Away" and "Half the World Away" would also be featured on Oasis' 2006 compilation album "Stop the Clocks", but "Whatever" itself was not included. "Half the World Away" was chosen as the theme tune to "The Royle Family". "(It's Good) to Be Free" has been mentioned by Liam under the name "Live by the Sea", before its official release. Whatever (Oasis song) "Whatever" is a song and single by the English rock band Oasis, and initially credited as being written by the band's lead guitarist Noel
Half the World Away studio for a break, but it turned out to be just an excuse so Gallagher could record the drum track himself. In interviews, Gallagher – who is famous for "borrowing" from other musicians – has admitted the tune to "Half the World Away" was adapted from "This Guy's in Love with You" by Bacharach and Hal David. He commented "It sounds exactly the same. I'm surprised he hasn't sued me yet!" Gallagher sang "This Guy's in Love with You" live in 1996 at a Burt Bacharach concert at the London Festival Hall while Bacharach accompanied him on piano and conducted