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"Wonderwall"
SinglebyOasis
from the album(What's the Story) Morning Glory?
B-side
Released30 October 1995(1995-10-30)
RecordedMay 1995
StudioRockfield(Rockfield,Wales)
Genre
Length
  • 4:19(album version)
  • 3:48(radio edit)
LabelCreation
Songwriter(s)Noel Gallagher
Producer(s)
Oasissingles chronology
"Morning Glory"
(1995) 		"Wonderwall"
(1995) 		"Don't Look Back in Anger"
(1996)
Music video
"Wonderwall"onYouTube
(What's the Story) Morning Glory?track listing
12 tracks
  1. "Hello"
  2. "Roll with It"
  3. "Wonderwall"
  4. "Don't Look Back in Anger"
  5. "Hey Now!"
  6. Untitled
  7. "Some Might Say"
  8. "Cast No Shadow"
  9. "She's Electric"
  10. "Morning Glory"
  11. Untitled
  12. "Champagne Supernova"

"Wonderwall"is a song by EnglishrockbandOasis,written by lead guitarist and chief songwriterNoel Gallagher.The song was produced by Gallagher andOwen Morrisfor the band's second studio album,(What's the Story) Morning Glory?,released in 1995. According to Gallagher, "Wonderwall" describes "an imaginary friend who's gonna come and save you from yourself".[5]

The song was released byCreation Recordsas the fourth single from the album on 30 October 1995. "Wonderwall" reached the top ten in 15 countries, and topped the charts in Australia and New Zealand. The song also reached the top ten in Canada and the United States atNo.5 and No. 8, respectively, as well as No. 2 on both theUK Singles Chartand theIrish Singles Chart.The single wascertifiedseptuple platinum by theBritish Phonographic Industry(BPI) and 12-times platinum by theAustralian Recording Industry Association(ARIA). Its music video was directed byNigel Dickand wonBritish Video of the Yearat the1996 Brit Awards.

"Wonderwall" remains one of the band's most popular songs. In Australia, it was voted No. 1 on the alternative music radio stationTriple J'sHottest 100 of 1995and "20 Years of the Hottest 100" in 2013.[6][7]Many artists have also covered the song, such asRyan Adams,Cat Power,andBrad Mehldau.[8]In October 2020, it became the first song from the 1990s to reach one billion streams onSpotify.[9]

Production history

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The song was originally titled "Wishing Stone". Gallagher toldNMEin 1996 that "Wonderwall" was written forMeg Mathews,his then-girlfriend and later wife.[10][11]However, after Gallagher and Mathews divorced in 2001,[12]he said the song was not about her: "The meaning of that song was taken away from me by the media who jumped on it, and how do you tell your Mrs it's not about her once she's read it is? It's a song about an imaginary friend who's gonna come and save you from yourself."[5]The song's final title was inspired byGeorge Harrison's solo albumWonderwall Music.[13]

The song was recorded atRockfield Studiosin Wales, during a two-week recording of theMorning Gloryalbum in May 1995. Morris produced the song in a half-day along with Gallagher, using a technique known as "brickwalling"to intensify the sound of the song.[3]Liam Gallagherserved as lead singer on the song after Noel had given him a choice between "Wonderwall" and "Don't Look Back in Anger",another single from the album, with Noel singing lead vocals on the latter.[11]All of the band's members except bassistPaul "Guigsy" McGuigancontributed to the recording, with Noel playing bass instead of McGuigan. This decision displeased Liam, who told Morris, "That's not Oasis."[14]

"Wonderwall" is written in thekeyofF♯minorand is set incommon timewith a moderate dancegroove.Gallagher's voice ranges from an E3to an F♯4in the song.[15]

Live performances

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Noel Gallagher debuted the song on UK television backstage atGlastonbury,and it was broadcast onChannel 4on 24 June 1995. The song was not performed by the band during their headline performance the night before. The song went on to be regularly played on the(What's the Story) Morning Glory? Tourwhere it was typically played and sung solo by Noel acoustically. On occasions however (including theMaine RoadandKnebworthgigs) it was played by the full band acoustically with Liam on vocals. The song was also regularly played on both theBe Here Now TourandStanding on the Shoulder of Giants Tour,performances on these tours featured the full band on electric guitars with Liam on vocals.

For theHeathen Chemistry Tour,Noel changed the arrangement of his live performances of the song to a style he admitted was heavily influenced byRyan Adams' cover. For theDon't Believe the Truth Tour,the original arrangement was used for live performances by the full band with electric guitars and Liam on vocals. During the 2008 tour, the band returned to performing the song in a semi-acoustic form, in an arrangement closely resembling the album version. This song was also performed during the2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremonyby Liam Gallagher and his post Oasis bandBeady Eye.

Since Oasis split up, both Noel and Liam have continued to play the song as part ofNoel Gallagher's High Flying Birdsand Liam's solo career, respectively. Both have often varied the presentation of the song, sometimes being performed in stripped down acoustic versions, whilst other times more full band arrangements have been performed.

Critical reception

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Steve Baltin fromCash Boxnamed "Wonderwall" Pick of the Week, describing the song as "a perfect example of melodic pop." He added, "Following the more uptempo riff of"Morning Glory",this single will remind listeners of the anthemic single"Live Forever",a track that generated massive airplay on multiple formats last year. Look for the same results for this lovely nearballad.A simple, sweet song, it shows why Oasis is rapidly becoming one of music's great singles bands. "[16]Kevin Courtney fromIrish Timesdeclared it as a "genuine Oasis gem", "with its aching string arrangements and evocative vocals".[17]Michael Bonner fromMelody Makernamed it Single of the Week, praising it as "a mesmeric declaration of love — haunting, beautiful and effortlessly simple — and, unless you've been locked in a coal cellar for the last two months, you should know it forwards, backwards and sideways by now."[18]AnotherMelody Makereditor,David Stubbs,said, "'Wonderwall', with its explicitGeorge Harrisonreference, doesn't bother to conceal another nod atThe Beatles,but the real problem here is thatLiamdoesn't seem capable of modulating his voice to suit the pensively orchestrated backdrop — a bit of a subtlety deficiency. "[19]

Pan-European magazineMusic & Mediawrote, "A swirling rock song that slowly builds to epic proportions. Nicely chiming acoustic guitars and psyched-up strings support Liam Gallagher's trademark declamatory and plaintive vocals. Not the easiest song forEHR,but a sure grower. "[20]John Robinson fromNMEcommented, "'Wonderwall' instead turns out to be the best example of Liam's indispensability toNoelas we are plunged into the depths of a doomed urban romance. Fires have gone out, wills to live have departed, yet we still witness Liam questioning whetherMaybe you could be the one to save me.And yet the entirely twisted delivery turns it from a slightly sappy idea into a fantastically bleak song, adding an all-consuming anger to the sense of desperation. "[21]In a separate review, Robinson felt it "is one of Oasis' best records because it manages to be immensely robust while still being one of Noel's most lyrically personal songs".[22]

Music video

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The original music video to the song conceived by Johanna Bautista was filmed by British music video and film directorNigel Dickat Unit 217B inWoolwich, London,on 30 September 1995.[23]The filming of the promotional video took place during the brief period when bassistGuigsyquit the band due tonervous exhaustion,and was replaced by Scott McLeod, who appears in the video along with the four other members of the band.[24]The song wonBritish Video of the Yearat the1996 Brit Awards.

A second video depicts the band sitting down throughout the video with some getting up and leaving before returning. The video ends with Noel, Alan White and Scott McLeod leaving their seats, leaving Liam and Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs in their seats.

Cover art

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The sleeve artwork was inspired by the paintings of the Belgian surrealistRené Magritte,and was shot onPrimrose Hillin London by Michael Spencer Jones. The hand holding the frame is that of art directorBrian Cannon.The original idea was to have Liam in the frame before Noel vetoed that idea whilst the shoot was taking place.[25]Instead, a female figure was deemed necessary, soCreation Recordsemployee Anita Heryet was asked to stand in as cover star for the shot.[26]

Chart and sales performance

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"Wonderwall" reached the No. 2 spot in both Ireland and the United Kingdom in October and November 1995.[27][28]In the UK, the song was held off the top spot by "I Believe"byRobson & Jerome."Wonderwall" finished at No. 10 on the year-end chart for 1995[29]and at No. 26 on the 1990s decade-end in the UK.[citation needed]The track has sold 3.6 million copies in the UK as of April 2022, certifying the song septuple platinum and making it Oasis' biggest-selling song in their homeland.[30][31]

In the United States, the song peaked at No. 1 on theModern Rock Trackschart for a then-unprecedented ten weeks and reached No. 8 on theBillboardHot 100in March 1996, becoming their only top-10 hit on the latter chart.[32][33]"Wonderwall" also proved to be a major hit in Australia and New Zealand, claiming the No. 1 spot in both countries.[34][35]In Canada, the song reached No. 5 on theRPM100 chart and topped theRPMAlternative 30ranking.[36][37]

Awards and accolades

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  • The American magazineThe Village Voice'sPazz & Jopcritics' poll ranked "Wonderwall" at No. 11 on its annual year-end poll in 1995. The following year, "Wonderwall" was ranked at No. 4, tied withPulp's "Common People".[38][39]
  • In theGrammy Awards of 1997,the band received a nomination forBest Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group,andNoel Gallagherpicked up an additional nomination forBest Rock Song,winning neither.[40]
  • In May 2005, "Wonderwall" was voted the best British song of all time, in a poll of over 8,500 listeners conducted byVirgin Radio.[41]
  • In August 2006, "Wonderwall" was named the second-greatest song of all time in a poll conducted byQ Magazine,finishing behind another Oasis song, "Live Forever".[42]
  • In 2006,U2's guitaristThe Edgenamed "Wonderwall" one of the songs he most wishes he'd written.[43]
  • In May 2007,NMEmagazine placed "Wonderwall" at No. 27 on its list of the 50 Greatest Indie Anthems Ever.[44]
  • On 28 June 2007,NMEstated thatAlex James,bassist ofBlur,who had been long-standing rivals with Oasis, said: "Wish I'd written it. He's got a great voice, Liam (Gallagher)".[45]
  • In July 2009, "Wonderwall" was voted at No. 12 in theHottest 100 of all timecountdown poll, conducted by Australian radio stationTriple J.More than half a million votes were cast.[46]
  • In February 2014, the song was voted No. 36 of The 500 greatest songs of all time, according toNME.[47]
  • In March 2016, "Wonderwall" was voted the greatest British song of all time byRadio Xlisteners.[48]
  • In September 2021,Rolling Stoneplaced the song at No. 95 on its list of the500 Greatest Songs of All Time.[49]

Track listings

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All tracks are written by Noel Gallagher, except where noted

UK single
No.TitleLength
1."Wonderwall"4:18
2."Round Are Way"5:42
3."The Swamp Song"4:19
4."The Masterplan"5:23
Total length:19:52
US single
No.TitleLength
1."Wonderwall"4:14
2."Round Are Way"5:41
3."Talk Tonight"4:11
4."Rockin' Chair"4:33
5."I Am the Walrus(LiveGlasgow CathouseJune 1994) "(Written byLennon–McCartney)8:14
Total length:26:53

Personnel

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Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[97] 12× Platinum 840,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[98] Gold 45,000‡
Germany (BVMI)[99] 3× Gold 750,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[100]
sales since 2009 		4× Platinum 280,000‡
Mexico (AMPROFON)[101] Gold 30,000*
New Zealand (RMNZ)[102] Gold 5,000*
Norway (IFPINorway)[103] Gold
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[104] 2× Platinum 120,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[30] 7× Platinum 4,200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[105] Gold 500,000*

*Sales figures based on certification alone.
‡Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref(s).
United Kingdom 30 October 1995
  • 7-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 Creation [106][107]
6 November 1995 12-inch vinyl [108]
United States 14 November 1995 Contemporary hit radio Epic [109]
Japan 23 November 1995 CD [110]

The Mike Flowers Pops version

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"Wonderwall"
Singlebythe Mike Flowers Pops
from the albumA Groovy Place
B-side
  • "Son of God"
  • "Theme from Memory Man"
Released18 December 1995(1995-12-18)[111]
GenreEasy listening
Length2:40
LabelLondon
Songwriter(s)Noel Gallagher
Producer(s)Adrian Johnston
Mike Roberts
The Mike Flowers Popssingles chronology
"Wonderwall"
(1995) 		"Light My Fire"/"Please Release Me"
(1996)
Music video
"Wonderwall"onYouTube

British bandthe Mike Flowers Popsreleased aneasy listeningversion of "Wonderwall"that reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart—just as the Oasis original had done two months earlier—during Christmas 1995. On New Year's Day 1996, it earned a silver certification from theBritish Phonographic Industry(BPI) for shipments exceeding 200,000 copies. This cover also peaked within the top 10 of the charts in Denmark, Ireland and Sweden.

Noel Gallagher mentioned that whenBBC Radio 1premiered the song, they jokingly claimed that they had found "the original version of Wonderwall". Gallagher, who had been in America at the time, was surprised to be asked by one of his record company's executives if he had actually written the song.[112]

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[125] Silver 200,000^

^Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Cover versions

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Ryan Adams' version, first performed in 2001, and later released in 2003 onLove Is Hell pt. 1EP,was well received by Noel Gallagher.[126]It was featured inThe O.C.episode "The Heartbreak". It was featured in the final scenes of theSmallvilleSeason 3episode "Velocity" and the first season of the Israeli documentary seriesCouchsurfers.In an interview withSpin,Gallagher said "I think Ryan Adams is the only person who ever got that song right."[126]

Paul Ankacovered the song on hisswingalbumRock Swings,released in 2005 and was used as figure skaterPaul Fentz's backing track during his2018 Winter Olympicsperformance in Pyeongchang, South Korea.[127]This version sparked an internet meme at the time.[128]

American rapperJay-Zoften has his crowds sing "Wonderwall" after his song "Jockin' Jay-Z",[129]which includes a reference to Noel Gallagher's criticism of the rapper's involvement in the typically rock-centricGlastonbury Festivalin2008.It launched a war of words between Jay Z and Oasis, with Oasis' rhythm guitaristGem Archerdescribing Jay Z's actions as akin to an "eight-year-old girl."[130]After Oasis broke up, Jay Z later claimed he would like to work with Liam Gallagher.[131]

Mashups

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"Wonderwall" was featured in the popularmashup"Boulevard of Broken Songs"mixed by Party Ben in late 2004, which also contained parts of bothTravis's "Writing to Reach You"(which contains the line" Radio is playing all the usual / what's a Wonderwall anyway? ") andGreen Day's "Boulevard of Broken Dreams".In late 2006, Gallagher accused Green Day of 'ripping off'" Wonderwall ", saying" If you listen, you'll find it is exactly the same arrangement as "Wonderwall". They should have the decency to wait until I am dead [before stealing my songs]. I, at least, pay the people I steal from that courtesy ".[132]

Neil Cicierega's mashup albumsMouth SilenceandMouth Moodsfeature tracks that are mashups of "Wonderwall" titled "Wndrwll" and "Wallspin", the former a humorous remix featuring "Everywhere You Look"and the latter a mashup with"You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)".[133][134]

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"Wonderwall" is the team song ofMinnesota United FCofMajor League Soccer,sung after every home victory. The overarching fan organisation is MNWonderwall.[135]"Wonderwall" is also played after allManchester City F.C.home games.[136]"Wonderwall" is the pre-match song for AustralianA-League MensideAdelaide United.[137]

On April 7, 2011,Mr. 305artist Jamie Drastik released the song "Save Me" which heavily samples "Wonderwall". It is the lead single from Jamie's mixtapeChampagne and Cocaine.The song also features a verse from Jamie's mentor and Mr. 305 BossPitbull.Jamie performed "Save Me" all around the world, including on thePlanet Pit World Tour.The song achieved major radio success all across the US. It is currently the most popular song fromChampagne and Cocaine.[138]

In theTed Lassoepisode, Make Rebecca Great Again, the character Sam Obisanya played by Toheeb Jimoh, sings "Wonderwall" at a karaoke bar in Liverpool. He and his teammates are out celebrating his team's first victory at Everton in 60 years.

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