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Edinburgh Live
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Oasis' most played song on UK TV and Radio revealed ahead of Edinburgh Murrayfield gig
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Oasis ' iconic hit Don't Look Back in Anger has been named the band's most played song on UK radio and TV in the 21st century, according to music licensing company, Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL). It comes as Edinburgh gears up to welcome the band to the city next month as a part of their highly anticipated reunion tour, which kicked off in Cardiff last week- marking their first performance together in almost 16 years, reports the Daily Record. The licensing company compiled a list of the top 10 most played songs from the band in the past 25 years. PPL, which licenses the use of recorded music across UK radio, TV and public venues, compiled the list using two decades' worth of airplay data. The result is a definitive chart of Oasis' most broadcasted songs since 2000. Coming in second is the stellar hit Wonderwall, followed by She's Electric in third place. Roll With It and Little By Little round out the top five. Also making the top 10 are The Importance of Being Idle, Whatever, Some Might Say, Live Forever and Champagne Supernova, which closes out the list. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox Remarkably, six of the top 10 songs come from the band's legendary 1995 album (What's The Story) Morning Glory?, which remains the UK's fifth best selling album of all time, according to the Official Charts Company. The PPL data also found that Oasis have built up more than seven years of cumulative airplay on UK radio and TV stations since 2000, with their songs being played, on average, 120 times per day across the country. Peter Leathem, chief executive of PPL, praised the band's cultural significance, saying: "Oasis are one of the most iconic, era-defining bands we have ever seen." "They dominated the 1990s and 2000s, and for many, they personified those decades, but their timeless songs continue to resonate with audiences even long after their release," he continued. He added: "With their reunion tour underway, this chart provides the perfect opportunity to look back in admiration at the enduring impact of their music throughout this century, and to celebrate one of the greatest British bands of all time." The band performed together at Cardiff's Principality Stadium last weekend for the first time since their dramatic split in 2009, which was prompted by a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in France. Noel and Liam Gallagher will continue their tour heading to their own city - Manchester - for five sold-out nights at Heaton Park. However their UK and Ireland tour has received some backlash from fans who were outraged after standard ticket prices jumped from £148 to £355. In response, the UK Government and the Competition and Markets Authority pledged to review the issue. The band's world tour, Oasis Live '25, will see the band perform at Manchester's Heaton Park, London's Wembley Stadium, Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium and Dublin's Croke Park throughout July, August and September before heading to Japan, South Korea, South America, Australia and North America.
Daily Record
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Oasis' Don't Look Back In Anger crowned most played song on UK radio and TV since 2000
Liam and Noel Gallagher continue the Oasis Live '25 tour this weekend in Manchester as Don't Look Back In Anger is officially named the band's most-played song. Oasis' iconic hit Don't Look Back in Anger has officially been named the band's most played song on UK radio and TV in the 21st century, according to music licensing company, Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL). The licensing company compiled a list of the top 10 most played songs by the band from the past 25 years. Following the band's highly anticipated reunion tour, which kicked off last week at Cardiff's Principality Stadium - marking their first performance together in nearly 16 years since their 2009 split. PPL, which licenses the use of recorded music across UK radio, TV and public venues, compiled the list using two decades' worth of airplay data. The result is a definitive chart of Oasis' most broadcasted songs since 2000. Coming in just behind Don't Look Back In Anger is the stellar hit Wonderwall, followed by She's Electric in third place. Roll With It and Little By Little round out the top five. Also making the top 10 are The Importance of Being Idle, Whatever, Some Might Say, Live Forever and Champagne Supernova, which closes out the list. Remarkably, six of the top 10 songs come from the band's legendary 1995 album (What's The Story) Morning Glory?, which remains the UK's fifth best selling album of all time, according to the Official Charts Company. The PPL data also found that Oasis have built up more than seven years of cumulative airplay on UK radio and TV stations since 2000, with their songs being played, on average, 120 times per day across the country. Peter Leathem, chief executive of PPL, praised the band's cultural significance, saying: "Oasis are one of the most iconic, era-defining bands we have ever seen." "They dominated the 1990s and 2000s, and for many, they personified those decades, but their timeless songs continue to resonate with audiences even long after their release," he continued. He added: "With their reunion tour underway, this chart provides the perfect opportunity to look back in admiration at the enduring impact of their music throughout this century, and to celebrate one of the greatest British bands of all time." This comes after the band performed together at Cardiff's Principality Stadium last weekend for the first time in almost 16 years after their dramatic split in 2009, which was prompted by a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in France. Noel and Liam Gallagher will continue their tour heading to their own city - Manchester - for five sold-out nights at Heaton Park. However their UK and Ireland tour has received some backlash from fans who were outraged after standard ticket prices jumped from £148 to £355. In response, the UK Government and the Competition and Markets Authority pledged to review the issue. The band's world tour, Oasis Live '25, will see the band perform at Manchester's Heaton Park, London's Wembley Stadium, Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium and Dublin's Croke Park throughout July, August and September before heading to Japan, South Korea, South America, Australia and North America.
Daily Record
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
West Lothian Oasis tribute band says reunion tour has 'opened so many doors'
The band, Definitely Maybe, have revealed how they've had to change their set because of the new tour. An Oasis tribute band based in West Lothian have said the Britpop band heading on a reunion tour has 'changed their lives'. The band, Definitely Maybe, have revealed how they've had to change their set because of the new tour. They also spoke of their disappointment over one song that is missing from the Oasis setlist, that always 'goes down a storm'. Brian McGee, 43, from Livingston, plays the Liam role in the band. Having formerly been part of a Stone Roses tribute, he left that in 2009 just as Oasis were splitting up. He told OLBG: 'I'm a massive Oasis fan so I thought it would be a great idea, especially while they weren't going - as there is always a huge demand for them. 'It started sounding pretty good quite early, so we thought we had something. We started rehearsing in 2012 and played our first gig at the start of 2013. 'I thought we would just be playing local venues, I didn't think it would be that big. It just grew arms and legs and before I knew it we were all over the place.' Brian says one of his favourite songs to perform is She's Electric, and the band have 'never chopped it from their set'. He added: 'I was quite surprised that Oasis didn't play it during the first nights of the reunion. It's a massive song live, everyone gets really into it. 'Live Forever, Supersonic and Champagne Supernova also go down really well - but She's Electric is the big one.' After Noel went solo, Brian noticed the crowds for Definitely Oasis getting 'younger'. He continued: 'They know every word as well. It's amazing to see, it really adds to the atmosphere. Gave it a freshness again. 'For a few years it was mainly people in their 40s and 50s, but we've really noticed a change.' After Oasis announced their reunion tour, Brian and his bandmates were 'buzzing'. He said their emails went 'mad' for the following weeks, with 'a lot of doors opening' for the band. Brian added: 'I suspected it was going to happen for a few months. I was buzzing when I knew it was happening. 'Everything just went mad, our emails went mad in those weeks after. It was non-stop for weeks. 'It opens a lot of doors for us, especially if there is new music. I think they might possibly put something new out next year. It just gets everybody excited again. 'Our bookings and ticket sales went through the roof. After people couldn't get Oasis tickets they started getting tickets for us instead.' Brian, who is going to the Edinburgh gigs, says his band will likely recreate the Oasis setlist from the reunion tour for anyone who missed out or wants to relive it. He added: 'I think they've nailed it, it's absolutely perfect. 'They were always going to get criticism for missing certain songs, but you can only fit a certain amount of songs in two hours. You're never going to please everyone. The people going to see them now will just want to hear the hits.'
Edinburgh Live
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
West Lothian Oasis tribute band says reunion tour has 'opened so many doors'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An Oasis tribute band based in West Lothian have said the Britpop band heading on a reunion tour has 'changed their lives'. The band, Definitely Maybe, have revealed how they've had to change their set because of the new tour. They also spoke of their disappointment over one song that is missing from the Oasis setlist, that always 'goes down a storm'. Brian McGee, 43, from Livingston, plays the Liam role in the band. Having formerly been part of a Stone Roses tribute, he left that in 2009 just as Oasis were splitting up. He told OLBG: "I'm a massive Oasis fan so I thought it would be a great idea, especially while they weren't going - as there is always a huge demand for them. "It started sounding pretty good quite early, so we thought we had something. We started rehearsing in 2012 and played our first gig at the start of 2013. "I thought we would just be playing local venues, I didn't think it would be that big. It just grew arms and legs and before I knew it we were all over the place." Brian says one of his favourite songs to perform is She's Electric, and the band have 'never chopped it from their set'. He added: "I was quite surprised that Oasis didn't play it during the first nights of the reunion. It's a massive song live, everyone gets really into it. 'Live Forever, Supersonic and Champagne Supernova also go down really well - but She's Electric is the big one.' After Noel went solo, Brian noticed the crowds for Definitely Oasis getting 'younger'. He continued: "They know every word as well. It's amazing to see, it really adds to the atmosphere. Gave it a freshness again. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox 'For a few years it was mainly people in their 40s and 50s, but we've really noticed a change." After Oasis announced their reunion tour, Brian and his bandmates were 'buzzing'. He said their emails went 'mad' for the following weeks, with 'a lot of doors opening' for the band. Brian added: "I suspected it was going to happen for a few months. I was buzzing when I knew it was happening. (Image: Steven Wilson) 'Everything just went mad, our emails went mad in those weeks after. It was non-stop for weeks. "It opens a lot of doors for us, especially if there is new music. I think they might possibly put something new out next year. It just gets everybody excited again. "Our bookings and ticket sales went through the roof. After people couldn't get Oasis tickets they started getting tickets for us instead." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Brian, who is going to the Edinburgh gigs, says his band will likely recreate the Oasis setlist from the reunion tour for anyone who missed out or wants to relive it. He added: "I think they've nailed it, it's absolutely perfect. 'They were always going to get criticism for missing certain songs, but you can only fit a certain amount of songs in two hours. You're never going to please everyone. The people going to see them now will just want to hear the hits."
RTÉ News
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Don't Look Back In Anger named UK's most played Oasis song of the 21st century
Oasis hit Don't Look Back In Anger takes the crown as the band's most-played song on UK radio and TV in the 21st century, according to the music licensing company, Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL). Following the band's highly anticipated reunion tour, which began last week in Cardiff and comes to Croke Park for two nights in August, the licensing company compiled a list of the top 10 most played songs by the band from the past 25 years. PPL, which licenses the use of recorded music on radio, TV and in public places, used airplay data from radio and TV stations across the UK to put the list together. It revealed that Wonderwall was the second most-played recording on UK radio and TV, followed by She's Electric at number three, Roll With It at number four and Little By Little taking fifth place. The Importance Of Being Idle, Whatever, Some Might Say and Live Forever followed. The top 10 list ends with Champagne Supernova, the closing track to their second studio album (What's The Story) Morning Glory?. Released in 1995, the album became the fifth bestselling album in the UK, according to the Official Charts Company, and contributed six tracks to the top 10 list. The data also found that Oasis have built up more than seven years of cumulative airplay on UK radio and TV stations since 2000, with their songs being played on average, 120 times per day across the country. Peter Leathem, chief executive of PPL, said: "Oasis are one of the most iconic, era-defining bands we have ever seen. "They dominated the 1990s and 2000s, and for many, they personified those decades, but their timeless songs continue to resonate with audiences even long after their release." This comes after the band performed together at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Friday for the first time in almost 16 years after their dramatic split in 2009, which was prompted by a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in France. Mr Leathem added: "With their reunion tour underway, this chart provides the perfect opportunity to look back in admiration at the enduring impact of their music throughout this century, and to celebrate one of the greatest British bands of all time." The band's world tour, Oasis Live '25, will also see the band perform at Manchester's Heaton Park, London's Wembley Stadium, Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium and Dublin's Croke Park throughout July, August and September before heading to Japan, South Korea, South America, Australia and North America.
