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Despite of all the successes that Oasis had with their front-men Liam and Noel Gallagher Sir Paul believes the band’s repeated claims they wanted to be as big as the Beatles only meant that they would come up short. Macca adds that no one can replicate what his band did in the 1960s.
Talking to Q magazine, he said: “I’m actually kind of honored (when bands copy us) – they could be copying anyone. Even when things happen like Oasis saying, ‘We are the next Beatles.’ But I also think, ‘Listen, lads, you can’t say that. And don’t say that because it’s probably the kiss of death!’
“In Oasis’ case, I think it was coming from them. In others, it’s the record label or management and that’s never a good idea. The poor band, ‘Now go and do better than The Beatles did.’ Not an easy task.”
The Beatles’ Paul, Ringo Starr and the late John Lennon and George Harrison – are considered to be one of the most popular and influential bands of all-time.
McCartney also reflected on his life: “If I had a time machine I couldn’t be bothered to change anything, to tell you the truth. Obviously there have been loads of things I would love to change, like my wife Linda dying. I would love to be able to change that but life is what it is. So get on with it and enjoy what you’ve got.”