The Anthem That Crowned the Kings of Britpop

Witness the moment when a song you've probably never heard, propelled the band into the stratosphere

By the spring of 1995, the UK was in the grip of a cultural earthquake known as Britpop, and at the center of the tremor stood two brothers from Burnage. On April 24, 1995, Oasis officially ascended to the throne when their sixth single, "Some Might Say," rocketed to No.1 on the UK charts. It wasn't just a successful release; it was the definitive signal that the band had moved beyond the gritty promise of their debut and into the realm of superstars.

Written by Noel Gallagher, the track served as the lead single for their sophomore masterpiece, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? The song’s soaring, optimistic melody and distorted guitar layers perfectly captured the "Cool Britannia" spirit of the mid-90s. Interestingly, the session marked a significant turning point for the band’s lineup, as "Some Might Say" was the final recording to feature original drummer Tony McCarroll. Shortly after the track was completed, McCarroll was replaced by Alan White, marking the end of the group's founding era just as they reached the summit of the charts.

"Some Might Say" did more than just provide a chart victory; it set the stage for an unprecedented run of dominance. It became one of the biggest-selling singles of the year and paved the way for the anthems that would follow, such as the universal ballad "Wonderwall" and the epic "Don’t Look Back in Anger." The song's success fueled the fire of the infamous "Battle of Britpop," a chart war with rivals Blur that would dominate headlines just a few months later.

The impact of this No.1 hit transformed Oasis from a loud, ambitious rock band into a cultural institution. From the defiant swagger of "Cigarettes & Alcohol" to the sprawling psychedelic heights of "Champagne Supernova," the band’s catalog began to define a generation’s soundtrack. "Some Might Say" remains the bridge between their raw beginnings and the stadium-filling glory that made them the biggest band in the world.