Oasis released a song in 1995 that became one of the most iconic tracks of the decade — and one of the most dreaded in guitar stores.
“Wonderwall” is famously banned in many guitar shops, not by official policy, but as an inside joke among guitarists and employees.
The song’s simple chords and massive popularity have made it a go-to for beginners, which means it’s been played badly, countless times.
For store workers, hearing it on loop for years has made it almost unbearable. But no one seems to hate the song more than Liam Gallagher himself.
“Every time I have to sing it, I want to gag,” he reportedly told MTV News. “Problem is, it was a big, big tune for us. You go to America and they’re like: ‘Are you Mr. Wonderwall?’ You want to chin someone.”
Liam’s scorn for the song wasn’t lost on the rest of the band — especially his brother and bandmate Noel Gallagher, who remembered how strongly Liam pushed back against it.
“He hated ‘Wonderwall’. He said it was trip-hop,” Noel told Mojo. “There speaks a man who’s never heard trip-hop.”
While Liam had little interest in the track, Noel knew it had the potential to become something big.
“I was so f–ked off with him walking off stage and me having to take over and do the gig,” Noel recalled. “I remember thinking, if I’m going to do this, I want a big f–king song to sing.”
That song ended up being “Wonderwall.”
According to Noel, Liam had his heart set on singing “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” but it quickly became clear that “Wonderwall” would be the breakout hit.
The Gallagher brothers’ rocky relationship has long been part of the band’s story. While Oasis found huge success after their album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, tension behind the scenes only grew.
By 2009, the band had officially split — and the brothers reportedly weren’t even on speaking terms.
“The legacy of the band is set in stone,” Noel later told The Project TV show. “If people have seen us, they’ll understand what all the fuss is about. If you didn’t see us, then that’s tough cos I’ve never seen The Beatles or the Sex Pistols.”
However, after more than 15 years apart, things have changed. “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised,” the band wrote in a surprise announcement.
Oasis is officially reuniting on Friday, July 4, with their first stop in the Welsh capital. The tour will continue across the UK throughout the summer.
