Noel Gallagher has shared that his favourite Oasis song remains the same and will “always” top his list.
The musician was asked to name his favourite track from the band, which also features Liam Gallagher and Bonehead, and it seems his choice is a popular one among fans too.
The Gallagher brothers are set to tour as Oasis for the first time in 16 years, starting with a show in Cardiff.
However, before they hit the road, fans were curious to know which song from the Gallagher brothers’ discography is Noel Gallagher’s favourite.
For him, it’s a classic tune that’s sure to be performed live. When asked about his favourite track, Gallagher confirmed it would “always” be a song from their ‘Definitely Maybe’ album.
Speaking to Radio X, he said: “It’s always going to be Supersonic, Always. Just for how it came about that night and it still sounds amazing to me when I hear it.”
He went on to recall the circumstances surrounding the creation of the song, saying: “”I just remember the circumstances of we were going to record Bring It On Down, ’cause Alan McGee wanted it to be our first single and we couldn’t get it right and we had one more night left In the studio and someone goes to me, ‘Why don’t you just go and write another song?'”
He added: “Oh just like that!’ And I did.” Gallagher says McGee “freaked out” when he first heard the song, and it continues to impress even the Oasis member himself all these years later.
Gallagher has hailed ‘Supersonic’ as a track that “still got the magic for me,” hinting at its enduring appeal and superior aging compared to his other works.
Oasis enthusiasts on Reddit have pinpointed overlapping preferences in Oasis tracks between Liam and Noel, despite the siblings typically choosing diverse personal favourites.
Notably, a measure of harmony is apparent in their solo endeavours, with both Gallaghers’ live shows frequently embracing tunes from their early days as a band.
A fan noted: “I just look at what Noel usually plays. Don’t Look Back In Anger. Half the World Away. Masterplan. Little by Little. Live Forever. Going Nowhere.”
Moreover, Gallagher expressed positive sentiments towards Live Forever and Don’t Look Back in Anger, asserting these songs have significantly influenced his storied career.
A fan commented: “But in this interview he also mentions that Live Forever and Don’t Look Back In Anger are incredibly important to him because of their legacy.”
Someone else remarked: “Live Forever and Supersonic. They’ve said it on the record several times.” Additionally, a third mentioned: “Noel has said Some Might Say is the most Oasis-y song in their catalogue. Liam loves Live Forever”
All eyes are on the setlist for July 4th, with fans curious whether any rarer tracks such as ‘Gas Panic’ might make an unexpected appearance.