Vernon Kay urges Oasis not to play hit song with reunion tour set to kick off
Oasis are set to perform their first concert in nearly 20 years on Friday, with the band's reunion tour set to kick off in Cardiff and Vernon Kay has made it clear what he wants to hear
Vernon Kay said there was one song he'd rather Oasis didn't play
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Vernon Kay has expressed his hopes that Oasis will skip one of their most iconic songs during their upcoming tour, offering a candid opinion on the matter.
While presenting his BBC Radio 2 programme and spinning the cherished track 'Songbird', Vernon, 51, shared his thoughts ahead of the eagerly anticipated 41-date tour which kicks off in Cardiff tomorrow (Friday, July 4).
The tour marks the band's first global jaunt in nearly two decades, with their last gig taking place in 2009. The Gallagher brothers' reunion is stirring up considerable buzz among fans of all ages, with many eager to relive their favourite tunes live.
In discussing his own concert wish list, Vernon didn't hold back, admitting that while he recognises the quality of one particular song, he'd prefer the setlist to be packed with high-energy hits, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Vernon Kay
He remarked: "We've just had Songbird by Oasis. One track that, I'll be honest with you, I hope they don't play tomorrow night because I just want bangers.
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"I just want high bpm energy. Let's go, I just want everyone jumping up and down. I know it's a classic, I know it's a beauty but c'mon. We will see, it's going to be very very exciting."
Despite the excitement, there's an undercurrent of worry among some supporters who fear that the extensive tour schedule doesn't guarantee an equal number of performances, given the brothers' history of discord.
Additionally, concerns linger that any potential friction might not stem from within the band, but could arise due to audience interactions.
Since their final show, the mobile phone has become dominant and numerous gig-goers now experience performances not through direct observation, but via their device screens.
Liam and Noel Gallagher
This trend has frustrated Liam, 52, who has previously expressed his feelings on the subject with considerable passion, reports the Metro.
The lead singer declared: "This day and age is f***** now. Camera phones. People go to concerts and film. They're not in the moment. It will never be the same. Rock and roll. Forget Oasis.
"Forget whether you like the music or not. Going to a concert will never be the same as what it was back then in the 90s. Now, whether it's a small gig or a big gig, they're all like that on their f****** phones. I'm dead proud we got in there before it ended."
Liam isn't alone amongst performers in criticising the widespread mobile phone usage at live shows, with Sabrina Carpenter reportedly considering implementing a device prohibition.
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Speaking to Rolling Stone last month, she revealed: "I've grown up in the age of people having iPhones at shows. "It unfortunately feels super normal to me. I can't blame people for wanting to have memories.
"But depending on how long I want to be touring, and what age I am, girl, take those phones away. You cannot zoom in on my face."
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