Champagne Supernova

Oasis

About Champagne Supernova

"Champagne Supernova" is a song by English rock band Oasis, written by guitarist Noel Gallagher. The seven-minute anthem is the closing track on the album (What's the Story) Morning Glory?. Though only released as a single in Australia, US, Canada, France and New Zealand in 1996, a music video directed by Nigel Dick was released to music channels. The song was released in the US as a radio single to great success, becoming the band's second No. 1 single on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. It also peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay, becoming the band's third top 40 single on that chart. The song is included on Oasis' compilation album Stop the Clocks and on the US release of Time Flies... 1994–2009. Guest guitar and backing vocals are provided by Paul Weller. Supernova SN 2003fg was nicknamed "Champagne Supernova" after the song. 


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How many special people change?
How many lives are livin' strange?
Where were you while we were getting high?
Slowly walkin' down the hall
Faster than a cannonball
Where were you while we were getting high?

Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova in the sky
Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova
A champagne supernova in the sky

Wake up the dawn and ask her why
A dreamer dreams she never dies
Wipe that tear away now from your eye
Slowly walkin' down the hall
Faster than a cannonball
Where were you while we were getting high?

Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova in the sky
Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova
A champagne supernova

'Cause people believe
That they're gonna get away for the summer
But you and I, we live and die
The world's still spinnin' 'round, we don't know why
Why, why, why, why

How many special people change?
How many lives are livin' strange?
Where were you while we were getting high?
Slowly walkin' down the hall
Faster than a cannonball
Where were you while we were getting high?

Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova in the sky
Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova
A champagne supernova

'Cause people believe
That they're gonna get away for the summer
But you and I, we live and die
The world's still spinnin' 'round, we don't know why
Why, why, why, why

Na, na, na
Na, na
Na, na
Na, na, na
Na, na
Na, na
Na, na
Na, na
Na, na, na

How many special people change?
How many lives are livin' strange?
Where were you while we were getting high?
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high

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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

Composition
"Champagne Supernova" is a 1996 hit rock ballad from Oasis' second studio album, "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?". It was written by the band's lead guitarist and primary songwriter Noel Gallagher.
Length and Variation
The song is the longest recorded studio album track produced by Oasis, with a running time of 7 minutes and 28 seconds. It changes key twice before reverting to the original key for its climax.
Chart Success
Despite never officially being released as a single in their home country, the UK, the song made it to number 20 on the UK singles chart due to radio play. In the U.S., it topped the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay.
Guest Appearance
Paul Weller, the lead vocalist of The Jam and Style Council, played the lead guitar and provided backing vocals on the track. This guest appearance is why the song credits say "featuring Paul Weller".
Song Meaning
The meaning behind "Champagne Supernova" has been described as a mystery even to its writer, Noel Gallagher, who once mentioned that the lyrics were about his brother Liam. In another interview, he humorously stated he doesn't know what a champagne supernova is.
Critical Acclaim
The song has been widely acclaimed, with multiple publications including NME and Rolling Stone, regularly ranking it among the greatest songs of all time.
Music Video
The trippy, psychedelic-inspired music video for the song was directed by Nigel Dick. The video was shot in Epping Forest and involves the band playing the song in a swamp surrounded by colourful scenic elements.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered "Champagne Supernova", including U2, Matt Pond PA, Ben Folds and The Killers.
Live Performances
Oasis rarely performed the entire song live due to its length. Most performances excluded the third verse.
Legacy
"Champagne Supernova" became a defining song of the Britpop era and has remained one of Oasis' most beloved tracks. In 2018, it was bestowed the honour of being named Best British Song by Radio X listeners.

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