Don't Look Back in Anger

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About Don't Look Back in Anger

"Don't Look Back in Anger" is a song by the English rock band Oasis. It was released on 19 February 1996 as the fourth single from their second studio album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995). The song was written by the band's guitarist and main songwriter, Noel Gallagher. It became the band's second single to reach number one on the UK Singles Chart, where it also went platinum. It was also the first Oasis single with lead vocals by Noel (who had previously only sung lead on B-sides) instead of his brother, Liam. The song is in the key of C, but pitched slightly sharp of the standard concert tuning of A 440. It is one of the band's signature songs, and was played at almost every single live show from its release to the dissolution of the band. In 2012, it was ranked number one on a list of the '50 Most Explosive Choruses' by the NME, and the same year it was voted the fourth most popular number-one single of the last 60 years in the UK by the public in conjunction with the Official Charts Company's 60th anniversary. In 2015, Rolling Stone readers voted it the second greatest Britpop song in a poll (after "Common People" by Pulp). On 29 May 2017, Absolute Radio 90s broadcast a programme counting down the top 50 songs written by Noel Gallagher to mark his 50th birthday with the song voted number one. 


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Slip inside the eye of your mind
Don't you know you might find
A better place to play
You said that you'd never been
But all the things that you've seen
Will slowly fade away

So I start a revolution from my bed
'Cause you said the brains I had went to my head.
Step outside, summertime's in bloom
Stand up beside the fireplace
Take that look from off your face
You ain't ever gonna burn my heart out

And so Sally can wait, she knows it's too late as we're walking on by
Her soul slides away, but don't look back in anger I heard you say

Take me to the place where you go
Where nobody knows if it's night or day
But please don't put your life in the hands
Of a Rock n Roll band
Who'll throw it all away

I'm gonna start a revolution from my bed
'Cause you said the brains I had went to my head
Step outside 'cause summertime's in bloom
Stand up beside the fireplace
Take that look from off your face
'Cause you ain't ever gonna burn my heart out

So Sally can wait, she knows it's too late as she's walking on by
My soul slides away, but don't look back in anger I heard you say

So Sally can wait, she knows it's too late as we're walking on by
Her soul slides away, but don't look back in anger I heard you say

So Sally can wait
She knows it's too late as she's walking on by
My soul slides away
But don't look back in anger
Don't look back in anger
I heard you say

At least not today

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Oasis

Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Developed from an earlier group, the Rain, the band originally consisted of Liam Gallagher (lead vocals, tambourine), Paul Arthurs (guitar), Paul McGuigan (bass guitar), and Tony McCarroll (drums). Upon returning to Manchester, Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher (lead guitar, vocals) joined as a fifth member, which formed the band's core and settled line-up. During the course of their existence, they had various line-up changes, though the Gallagher brothers remained as the staple members. more »

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Written by: Noel Gallagher

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Don't Look Back In Anger" is a song by the English rock band Oasis. It was released as the fourth single from their second studio album, "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" in 1996.
Songwriter
The song was written by the band's guitarist and chief songwriter, Noel Gallagher.
Chart Performance
It became the band's second single to reach number one on the UK Singes Chart, where it stayed for one week. It also charted highly in many other countries, including Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand.
Cultural Impact
The song is often considered a classic of British rock music and has been covered by numerous artists since its release. It has also been used in TV shows, commercials, and movies such as "A Lot Like Love" and "The Butterfly Effect".
Lyrics Inspiration
The title and the lyrics of the song, "So Sally can wait", are reportedly influenced by John Lennon's "Imagine" where Sally is a reference to their friend who they were living with while recording the album.
Beatles Influence
The piano intro of the song is a homage to John Lennon's song "Imagine", and Noel Gallagher has described the song as "an anthem of summing up the 90's".
Music Video
The music video for the song was filmed in Pasadena, California and features Patrick Macnee, the actor famous for his role as John Steed in the British television series "The Avengers".
Anthem Role
The song has been used as a major anthem in difficult times. After the 2017 terrorist attack in Manchester, England, it was sung spontaneously by crowds at public gatherings and memorials.
Band Performance
Although sung by Noel Gallagher, "Don't Look Back In Anger" was usually sung live by his brother Liam.
Critical Reception
Over the years, the song has been acclaimed by many critics. In 2006, it was included in the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" by Rolling Stone magazine.

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