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Where Did It All Go Wrong?

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Wikipedia article




"'Where Did It All Go Wrong?'" is a song and single by the English rock band Oasis, originally released on their 2000 album, 'Standing on the Shoulder of Giants'.

Written by guitarist Noel Gallagher, it is one of two songs on 'Standing on the Shoulder of Giants' that features him on lead vocals. In explaining why front man Liam Gallagher did not sing the song, Noel claimed that: "[Vocally] Liam just couldn't get that one. The melody shifts quite a lot... Liam hasn't got that dynamism in his voice."Di Perna, Alan. April 2000. Larger Than Life. 'Guitar World'

Noel stated that the song's lyrics are about a circle of friends that he was involved with at one time in his life, as well as being semi-autobiographical. 'Q Magazine' stated that the song is "Easily a stand-out moment in the vast pantheon of Gallagher anthems... [an] evocative heartbreak record for the disaffected middle youth who is still a vulnerable youngster at the core..."Kendall, Jo. 2002. The Oasis Top 50. 'Q'.

An early demo of the track featured flutist Charlotte Glasson, but when the album was re-recorded the flute part was not included. Glasson featured on Gas Panic! from the same album.

Although not released as a commercial single, the song was released as a radio-single in the United States, where the song received airplay but failed to chart widely due in part to no official release. However, it did manage to peak at No. 49 on the Radio and Records Alternative chart.

Music video



The video features Liam being interviewed whilst Noel sings whilst reading a newspaper and looking at what is going on in the building opposite where he and the band are.

Charts



Personnel



*Noel Gallagher lead vocals, lead guitars, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, keyboards

*Alan White drums, percussion

*Paul Stacey additional acoustic guitar

Track listing



*CD Epic Promotional Release ESK 12875

#"Where Did It All Go Wrong?" (Semi-acoustic version) 4:31

#"Where Did It All Go Wrong?" (Album version) 4:28

References



Category:1999 songs

Category:Oasis (band) songs

Category:Songs written by Noel Gallagher

Category:Song recordings produced by Noel Gallagher

Category:2000 singles

Category:Epic Records singles

Category:Song recordings produced by Spike Stent

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