“We were on the way”: Why wrapping up ‘Supersonic’ was the most meaningful moment of Noel Gallagher’s career
To their army of fans around the world, Oasis’ music and the legendary live shows such as the ones they gave at Knebworth, Maine Road or Glastonbury have been some of the most meaningful moments in their musical lives. This year, a whole new generation of fans will have the chance to create similar meaningful memories when the group reunites for their Live ‘25 tour.
When asked what his own most meaningful musical moment was by a reader of Time Out Dubai, Noel Gallagher would have had plenty of memories to choose from.
It could have been the release of Oasis’ ‘Some Might Say’, which became his band’s first Number 1 single, or it could have been any one of those concerts mentioned above or countless other nights where Oasis wrote their name into legend during their early years tearing up the live circuit. It could have been when he met one of his musical heroes alongside his brother Liam, like Paul McCartney or Morrissey, or maybe even a non-Oasis experience, like hitting the top of the charts with his new band The High Flying Birds, or singing in the stands at The Etihad watching his beloved Manchester City win yet another Premier League title.
“There’s been quite a few”, the older Gallagher brother explained before expanding on what was his most meaningful moment, “but I guess when we finished ‘Supersonic’, the first single being released because then I knew we were on the way”.
Released in April 1994, the song was chosen to be the group’s first single after they had had trouble getting all the parts perfected on ‘Bring It On Down’. After they exploded onto the airwaves, the Gallagher’s never looked back. “I knew after that it would only be a matter of time before we were the biggest band in the world”, said Noel. “I actually believed that–I know a lot of people around me said the words, but I actually really believed it. That first single being played on the radio, I remember thinking ‘wow, I’m going to be rich’.”
And he certainly must be now. Not only have Oasis sold over 75 million records in the 30 years since their debut, but they have sold out arenas and stadiums around the world and passed into modern legend as the biggest–and some would argue best–band of their generation.
Since they broke up in 2009, rumours have perennially persisted of a reunion, but there’ve been rumours that Noel Gallagher has always been quick to quash. However, in 2024, the rumours turned to facts as the group announced their first tour dates together in 16 years and in the process, made the Gallagher’s even richer. There has been speculation that both brothers will pocket around £50 million each for committing to the tour–and some might say it’s hardly a surprise after seeing those ticket prices. Even if those estimates are a little way off, that’s a still a mighty meaningful amount of money to be a rock and roll star.
