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Toronto Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Oasis deny popular song to be dumped from reunion tour setlist
'Put your hands over your ears if you don't like it,' singer Liam Gallagher warns Get the latest from Mark Daniell straight to your inbox Oasis' Liam Gallagher and his brother Noel are reuniting in 2025 for a series of live shows in Europe and North America, including two concerts scheduled for Toronto's Rogers Stadium next August. Photo by Simon Emmett Ahead of their highly-anticipated reunion tour that kicks off next month, Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has denied rumours the rock outfit is set to drop a fan-favourite song from their setlist. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account According to a report published by the U.K. Sun , Hello — the leadoff track from their breakout 1995 sophomore album (What's the Story) Morning Glory? — had been dropped from the trek. 'The lyrics of the song would obviously have been a good fit for the reunion tour but the band have decided to leave it in the past,' the newspaper reported a source as saying. The song utilized a melody written by disgraced U.K. pop star Gary Glitter's original 1973 track Hello, Hello, I'm Back Again as the backing track as frontman Liam Gallagher sings the lyrics, 'Hello, Hello, it's good to be back, it's good to be back.' Glitter, who has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide, was convicted of sex abuse in 2015 for indecently assaulting three girls in the 1970s. But as the scuttlebutt made the rounds, Liam took to social media to shoot down speculation that Hello was being dumped from the upcoming tour. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In response to one fan who asked the singer if the news was true, Liam replied, 'We'll be playing HELLO trust me.' We'll be playing HELLO trust me — Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) May 5, 2025 Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. When another follower asked if his response meant the band would be opening with Hello , Liam answered, 'YEP, put your hands over your ears if you don't like it.' After a feud between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher sidelined Oasis for 15 years, the pair announced they were reuniting for a world tour this year. 'This is it. This is happening,' the Britpop band said in its announcement last August. 'The guns have fallen silent,' Oasis continued. 'The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised.' When one devotee asked Liam on X what it felt like to be back with his brother, the singer said, 'It's like we're showing off now.' Liam has been regularly interacting with Oasis enthusiasts since the reunion was confirmed. He even sounded off when another fanatic shared a purported 21-song setlist. When one fan sent in a detailed guess of what songs the band would be playing, Liam said 'it's not far off,' adding that he wouldn't be singing any of his solo tracks. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. It's not far off — Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) January 7, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. During their 18 years, the multi-platinum-selling band spawned numerous chart hits, including Live Forever, Wonderwall and Don't Look Back in Anger . But the acrimony between the siblings had long simmered for years. 'People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer,' Noel, the band's guitarist and songwriter, wrote in a statement after their 2009 split also citing ' verbal and violent intimidation' as part of his reason for quitting the group. Oasis seen in their '90s heyday. In 2011, Liam sued Noel for his claims that a hangover caused the cancellation of a 2009 festival performance telling the duo's fans he wanted them 'to know the truth.' The suit was eventually dropped. But in the intervening years, the pair continued to play Oasis songs as solo artists as calls for a reunion continued to grow. Liam founded Beady Eye b efore going solo in 2017 with As You Were . His sophomore LP, Why Me? Why Not. , was released in 2019 with C'mon You Know following in 2022. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I'm here to make music, not stare at the four walls. That's when I decided to do the solo thing,' he told Postmedia in a 2022 interview. But Liam insisted that Oasis' breakup was all down to Noel. 'Noel Gallagher is the one who decided to call it quits because he couldn't handle being told a couple of f—ing home truths and he knows he couldn't sack his brother and the main man, so he decided to go home. He was the one who called it quits,' Liam said. As he connected with younger fans, Liam said that it was great he had been able to reach a new audience. ' It's beautiful seeing young kids at the shows who never got to see Oasis,' he said. Liam Gallagher Photo by Greg Williams / Warner Music Still, he conceded that the estrangement changed how he viewed himself as a musician. ' It made me more determined,' he said, looking back on the rift. 'I'm here to make music, whether that's with Noel or Dave Grohl or Andrew Wyatt or Kermit the Frog or Mickey the f—ing Mouse. I don't care who it is. I think it's a shame we split up. The albums we could have made these last 10 years, or however long it's been, could have been great. I didn't spit on his kids or shoot his cat. I think it's ridiculous. But it's made me more determined…' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Liam was also certain that Oasis' success would never be duplicated by any of their younger counterparts. ' Not a chance. No way. Do you think any of these lot — I'm not going to mention names because I don't want to come across as an old fart — are going to be filling out the Knebworth Festival 25 years from now or even once in their lifetime? I'm getting to do it four f—ing times. So, no, I don't see them lasting.' But he added a caveat. 'If it happens, I'll be first to say fair play to them.' mdaniell@ Read More Canada Sunshine Girls Toronto Maple Leafs Canada Sunshine Girls
Metro
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Liam Gallagher responds to reports that Oasis axed iconic song from reunion tour
Liam Gallagher has spoken out following reports that Oasis dropped a popular song from their upcoming reunion tour setlist over its links to a disgraced pop star. Brothers Noel Gallagher, 57, and Liam Gallagher, 52, are getting back together for a series of stadium gigs across the UK and Ireland this summer, before heading off for a string of international shows. Having not performed together in nearly 15 years, sources previously claimed that the duo have axed their single Hello from their set list due to its association with disgraced pop star Gary Glitter. The opening track from their iconic 1995 album (What's the Story) Morning Glory? is reportedly being cut from the setlist because it includes lyrics from Gary's 1973 hit Hello, I'm Back Again, with the melody of his original song playing subtly underneath. But now, Liam has denied the rumours, writing on X in response to a fan asking if they would omit the famous song: 'We'll be playing HELLO trust me.' A source previously told The Sun: 'The lyrics of the song would obviously have been a good fit for the reunion tour, but the band have decided to leave it in the past. We'll be playing HELLO trust me — Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) May 5, 2025 'It would be inappropriate to play it given its connotations to Glitter and his convictions.' Glitter was put behind bars in 2015 for 16 years after sexually abusing three schoolgirls. His sentence will end in February 2031. Glitter was automatically released from HMP The Verne, a low-security prison in Portland, Dorset, in February 2023. He had served half of his fixed-term determinate sentence but was imprisoned less than six weeks after walking free. This was after police monitoring showed he had breached his licence conditions by reportedly trying to access the dark web and viewing downloaded images of children. Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was at the height of his fame when he preyed on his vulnerable victims. Oasis broke up back in 2009, with Noel abruptly quitting just before they were scheduled to perform at a Paris festival. After shooting to fame in 1994, Oasis were responsible for some of the UK music scene's most definitive tunes, from Wonderwall to Stop Crying Your Heart Out. Despite their reunion announcement taking the world by storm, rumours have emerged that the pair are still keeping their distance behind the scenes. According to one insider, the brothers are holding separate concert after-parties in their own private green rooms, far away from each other. The Sun reported: 'You might be seeing Oasis on stage but you will not be seeing Liam and Noel together afterwards. 'Each of them had a VIP list where their friends and famous fans could buy their tickets. 'But depending on which brother you got your ticket off, it's their green room and after-party you're invited to.' More Trending The publication's source continued: 'So if you're on Noel's list but fancy going across to say hello to Liam, it's going to be a case of trying to blag entry. It seems like they are totally separate events. 'It's gutting for people who want to hang out with both of them, but it seems they're keeping it all at a distance.' Metro have contacted representatives for Oasis for comment. A version of this article was first published on May 4, 2025. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Oasis 'axe popular song from reunion tour setlist' due to Gary Glitter connection MORE: Blue Ivy channels inner Beyoncé with epic act during Cowboy Carter tour MORE: Kneecap's biggest controversies as police investigate footage 'calling for deaths of British MPs'
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Oasis 'dropping iconic song from tour set list' due to Gary Glitter connection
Oasis reportedly decided to remove one of their hit songs from their reunion tour set list due to its connection to disgraced singer Gary Glitter Oasis are reportedly removed a hit song from the set list of their long-awaited reunion tour due to it's connection to Gary Glitter. Liam and Noel Gallagher shocked the entire world last year when they announced they brushed their feud under the rug to get back together for a huge tour. The duo haven't performed together since 2009 and fans are eager to hear all their favourite songs live for the first time in years. However, Oasis reportedly decided to remove their hit song, Hello, from their reunion tour set list due to its connection to disgraced singer Gary Glitter. Hello is the opening track from their 1995 album (What's the Story) Morning Glory? and includes lyrics from Gary's 1973 song Hello, I'm Back Again along with the melody of the original song playing in it. The disgraced 80-year-old was jailed in 2015 for the sexual abuse of three schoolgirls and was released automatically in 2023 after serving half of his 16-year sentence. Glitter was recalled to HMP The Verne, a specialist sex offender prison in Dorset, within weeks after breaking his licensing conditions by allegedly downloading images of children online. He is now due to go before the Parole Board in the coming months when he could be cleared for release. The news that Glitter could be released from jail again will come as a blow to his victims. Glitter is entitled to a parole hearing every two years until 2031 when he will have served his full sentence. Speaking to The Sun about Hello being 'removed' from the set list, a source claimed the band chose to 'leave it in the past'. They said: "It would be inappropriate to play it given its connotations to Glitter and his convictions." The Mirror have reached out to Oasis' reps for comment. Meanwhile, Oasis fans have been speculating about the set list on Reddit as they eagerly await the tour to begin. A passionate fan wrote on Reddit: "Honestly, I think Gas Panic! at Wembley 2000 is the best live song Oasis ever did. The whole vibe is unreal-dark, trippy, powerful. That intro alone feels like you're about to witness something big, and then Liam comes in and just absolutely owns it. "When he sings 'an hour to sing for his soul'... man, it's majestic. Gives me chills every time. He doesn't just sing it-he means it. You can feel the weight in his voice. "It's one of those moments where everything hits perfectly: his delivery, the band's energy, the crowd going mad. "It also shows how good Standing on the Shoulder of Giants material could be live-seriously underrated stuff." However, some ardent followers are quick to point out that given lead vocalist Liam Gallagher's evolving singing voice, the triumphant return of this specific number might not happen.
Metro
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Oasis 'drops popular song from setlist' after link to disgraced pop star
Oasis have reportedly dropped a popular song from their upcoming reunion tour setlist over its links to a disgraced pop star. Brothers Noel Gallagher, 57, and Liam Gallagher, 52, are getting back together for a series of stadium gigs across the UK and Ireland this summer, before heading off for a string of international shows. Having not performed together in nearly 15 years, it has now been revealed that the duo have reportedly axed their single Hello from their set list due to its association with disgraced pop star Gary Glitter. The opening track from their iconic 1995 album (What's the Story) Morning Glory? is reportedly being cut from the setlist because it includes lyrics from Gary's 1973 hit Hello, I'm Back Again with the melody of his original song playing subtly underneath. A source told The Sun: 'The lyrics of the song would obviously have been a good fit for the reunion tour but the band have decided to leave it in the past. 'It would be inappropriate to play it given its connotations to Glitter and his convictions.' Glitter was put behind bars in 2015 for 16 years after sexually abusing three schoolgirls. His sentence will end in February 2031. Glitter was automatically released from HMP The Verne, a low-security prison in Portland, Dorset, in February 2023. He had served half of his fixed-term determinate sentence but was imprisoned less than six weeks after walking free. This was after police monitoring showed he had breached his licence conditions by reportedly trying to access the dark web and viewing downloaded images of children. Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was at the height of his fame when he preyed on his vulnerable victims. Oasis broke up back in 2009, with Noel abruptly quitting just before they were scheduled to perform at a Paris festival. After shooting to fame in 1994, Oasis were responsible for some of the UK music scene's most definitive tunes, from Wonderwall to Stop Crying Your Heart Out. Despite their reunion announcement taking the world by storm, rumours have emerged that the pair are still keeping their distance behind the scenes. According to one insider, the brothers are holding separate concert after-parties in their own private green rooms, far away from each other. The Sun reported: 'You might be seeing Oasis on stage but you will not be seeing Liam and Noel together afterwards. 'Each of them had a VIP list where their friends and famous fans could buy their tickets. 'But depending on which brother you got your ticket off, it's their green room and after-party you're invited to.' More Trending The publication's source continued: 'So if you're on Noel's list but fancy going across to say hello to Liam, it's going to be a case of trying to blag entry. It seems like they are totally separate events. 'It's gutting for people who want to hang out with both of them, but it seems they're keeping it all at a distance.' Metro have contacted representatives for Oasis for comment. MORE: Blue Ivy channels inner Beyoncé with epic act during Cowboy Carter tour MORE: Kneecap's biggest controversies as police investigate footage 'calling for deaths of British MPs' MORE: Beyoncé unveils 'legendary' first-look at Cowboy Carter tour after major change
Daily Mail
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Oasis 'drops inappropriate song from reunion tour setlist' after link to disgraced pop star
Oasis have reportedly dropped a track from their upcoming reunion tour setlist due to its association with disgraced pop star Gary Glitter. Brothers Noel Gallagher, 57, and Liam Gallagher, 52, are said to have cut the song Hello - the opening track from their iconic 1995 album - because it includes lyrics from Gary's 1973 hit Hello, I'm Back Again. The track features Liam repeating the line: 'Hello, hello, it's good to be back, it's good to be back' in the outro, with the melody of Gary's original playing subtly underneath. Due to the sample, the disgraced star and his producer Mike Leander were credited as co-writers on the track alongside Noel, who wrote the rest of the album's songs. A source told The Sun: 'The lyrics of the song would obviously have been a good fit for the reunion tour but the band have decided to leave it in the past. 'It would be inappropriate to play it given its connotations to Glitter and his convictions.' MailOnline has contacted representatives for Oasis for comment. Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, was jailed for 16 years in 2015 for sexually abusing three schoolgirls. He was then released in 2023 but returned to prison just weeks later after breaching his parole conditions. The predator has already resigned to dying behind bars after the Parole Board blocked his release in February 2024, ruling that he is still a risk to the public. A source previously said: 'He still blames everyone for his situation, rather than accepting it's his fault.' 'Glitter is really down and moaning about his situation,' they told the Sun. 'He has said ''I'm going to die in jail now,'' and is resigned to it. 'He would be almost 87 by the time his sentence ends and knows the effect being inside can have on your health.' The song's removal follows a major Oasis tour decision by Noel and Liam - one that hints the brothers still haven't fully buried the hatchet. Oasis sensationally split in 2009 after a backstage bust-up - devastating their loyal fan base. In the 14 years that have followed, a feud and bitter fighting has ensued with the brothers trading insults back and forth in interviews and social media. But this year, the pair are reuniting for a huge world tour, and have dates booked across the UK, America, South America and Asia in 2025. Despite the highly-anticipated reunion, it appears the Liam and Noel haven't put all of their differences behind them. A source, who has a guest list ticket for one of the shows in Heaton Park, claimed they will be spending time separately following the shows. They told The Sun: 'You might be seeing Oasis on stage but you will not be seeing Liam and Noel together afterwards. 'Each of them had a VIP list where their friends and famous fans could buy their tickets. 'But depending on which brother you got your ticket off, it's their green room and after-party you're invited to. 'It's gutting for people who want to hang out with both of them but it seems they're keeping it all at a distance.' Despite the separate parties, the duo seem to be working well together, with Liam telling his fans he's loved working with Noel again. And Noel feels the same, saying of his sibling: 'He's alright, he's on tip-top form.' MailOnline has contacted Oasis' representatives for comment. The Oasis Live 25 tour kicks off on 4 July at Cardiff's Principality Stadium before playing sell-out gigs at Manchester's Heaton Park, Wembley Stadium in London, and Edinburgh's Murrayfield stadium. The Brit pop band will then head over to America, South America and Asia in 2025.
