Paul McCartney to Oasis 'Good luck son'

Jun 15, 2007, 13:00 GMT

Paul McCartney \' REUTERS/Stephen Hird

Sir Paul McCartney laughed off Oasis' claims they would be "bigger than The Beatles".

The Fab Four legend pities musicians who try to compete with The Beatles' success.

Paul told Newsweek magazine: "When they started out, Oasis boasted that they were going to be bigger than The Beatles. And I felt sorry for them. It's a prediction that just doesn't come true. It's a fatal prediction. I sort of sit back and go, 'Good luck, son'."

The 64-year-old recently released 'Memory Almost Full', his first album with Starbucks' Hear Music label.

The Beatles, who also comprised John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, became one of the most famous bands of all time after shooting to fame in the 60s.

According to the Recording Industry Association of America, the group, who hail from Liverpool, are the biggest selling musical act ever in the US.

Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher constantly name The Beatles as one of their big musical influences.

Noel said: "If you're not in it to be bigger than The Beatles, it's just a hobby."

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