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Liam Gallagher Reveals Favorite Oasis Anthems Ahead of Highly Anticipated Reunion Performances
Renowned singer Liam Gallagher has unveiled his four cherished Oasis songs, with one selection surprising some fans. As anticipation builds for the Britpop icons’ upcoming shows, the frontman’s picks offer insights into potential setlist choices for the sold-out performances.
Gallagher’s Top Oasis Tracks: A Fan Frenzy
The celebrated vocalist, poised to unite with his brother Noel Gallagher for a series of concerts later this year, ignited discussion among devotees by listing his preferred Oasis tunes. The band’s first tour in over fifteen years rapidly sold out major venues including Wembley Stadium, Heaton Park in Manchester, and Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, underscoring the enduring appeal of their music.
- “Live Forever”
- “Supersonic”
- “Cast No Shadow”
- “Wonderwall”
While asked for five selections, the 52-year-old Gallagher paused after naming “Cast No Shadow,” requiring prompting from the interviewer to complete his list. His choices, revealed during a casual conversation in London’s Hampstead Heath, have generated considerable buzz among the group’s fanbase.
Fan Reactions: ‘Wonderwall’ Choice Sparks Debate
Reactions to Gallagher’s selections have been varied, with particular attention focused on ‘Wonderwall.’ While many fans lauded his overall choices, the inclusion of ‘Wonderwall’ proved divisive.
Online commentary reflects this split: one YouTube user declared, “Good choice. ‘Live Forever’ is my favourite Oasis song.” Conversely, another commenter questioned, “‘Wonderwall’? He is not a true fan,” while a third echoed, “He’s clearly not an Oasis fan. No Oasis fan would choose ‘Wonderwall’ in their top five.”
Despite its status as one of Oasis’s most commercially successful and widely recognized singles, ‘Wonderwall’ appears to hold a less esteemed position with both Gallagher brothers.
The Gallagher Brothers’ Perspectives on ‘Wonderwall’
One fan astutely observed, “Both Liam and Noel aren’t fans of the song. They like it but don’t see it as a big deal as everyone in the world does.” Liam Gallagher himself previously described his initial reaction to ‘Wonderwall’, stating, “I didn’t like it at first, I thought it was a little funky.”
Former Oasis guitarist Bonehead has also expressed similar sentiments, admitting, “I have no idea. It beggars belief. ‘Wonderwall’ is one of my least favourite songs because it’s not finished. If I could somehow twist time and go back there, I’d probably pick a different song for our calling card. Probably ‘Some Might Say’.”
Noel Gallagher’s Preferred Oasis Songs: A Different Perspective
Noel Gallagher, the band’s principal songwriter and now frontman of High Flying Birds, has also publicly shared his favored Oasis tracks, revealing a taste that diverges somewhat from his brother’s. Notably, Noel included a less mainstream B-side in his top selections.
Noel Gallagher’s list includes:
- “The Masterplan”
- “Live Forever”
- “Supersonic”
- “Don’t Look Back in Anger”
Noel Gallagher on ‘The Masterplan’
Speaking about his admiration for “The Masterplan,” Noel Gallagher explained in an interview: “It’s one of my favourite of my songs because there are certain songs for me that are great, but then there’s a chosen few where you really f**king nail it. The words, the melody, the structure, everything, all the playing’s brilliant. And that’s one of them.”
As fans eagerly await the Oasis reunion tour, the contrasting song preferences of Liam and Noel Gallagher add another layer of intrigue to the upcoming performances, leaving fans to speculate which classics will grace the setlist.