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Wonderwall (song)

"Wonderwall" is a 1995 song by the English rock band Oasis, written by Noel Gallagher.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

"Wonderwall" is a 1995 song by the English rock band Oasis, written by Noel Gallagher. Released as a single from the album (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, it became one of the band's best-known songs and a major Britpop hit.

Background

"Wonderwall" was recorded and released during Oasis's peak commercial period in the mid-1990s. It was issued by Creation Records and became a central track in the band's rise to international fame.

Composition and meaning

The song was written by Noel Gallagher. Gallagher has given differing explanations over time, including describing it as about an imaginary friend, while the title itself was taken from the film Wonderwall.

Release and reception

Released in 1995, the single became a major hit in the United Kingdom and internationally. It helped define Oasis's public image and is widely associated with the Britpop movement.

Legacy

"Wonderwall" has remained one of Oasis's best-known recordings and is frequently cited as one of the era's defining songs. It has also been included on later compilation albums and continues to receive substantial attention in popular culture.

Key facts

  • Released on 30 October 1995 as the fourth single from Oasis’s second studio album.
  • Noel Gallagher wrote the song, describing it as about an imaginary friend who would save you from yourself.
  • Appears on the album (What's the Story) Morning Glory? and later on compilation releases such as Stop the Clocks.
  • Became one of Oasis’s signature tracks and a defining song of the Britpop era.
  • Title reportedly inspired by the 1968 film Wonderwall.
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Canadian context

The song is widely known in Canada as a staple of 1990s rock radio and a commonly performed acoustic cover song.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote "Wonderwall"?
Noel Gallagher wrote "Wonderwall".
Which band performed "Wonderwall"?
The song was recorded by Oasis.
When was "Wonderwall" released?
It was released on 30 October 1995.
What album is "Wonderwall" on?
It appears on Oasis's second studio album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
What does "Wonderwall" mean?
Noel Gallagher has described it as about an imaginary friend who would save you from yourself.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonderwall
    Supports: Release date, artist, writer, album, and single placement.
  2. KidzSearch Wikihttps://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Wonderwall_(song)
    Supports: Writer, album, chart success, and later compilation appearances.
  3. BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2wllrlrxgo
    Supports: Title origin from the 1968 film and continuing cultural popularity.