The song "Don't Look Back in Anger" was written by Noel Gallagher, the lead guitarist and chief songwriter of the English rock band Oasis
. It was released as a single in 1996 from their album (What's the Story) Morning Glory? and became one of Oasis's most iconic songs, with Noel Gallagher also performing the lead vocals on this track instead of his brother Liam Gallagher
. Noel Gallagher described the song as being about looking forward rather than dwelling on the past, emphasizing a message of defiance and having no regrets
. The character "Sally" mentioned in the lyrics is a fictional creation, not based on a real person, although Gallagher has mentioned the name simply fit the song well
. In summary:
- Written by: Noel Gallagher
- Performed by: Oasis
- Lead vocals on the track: Noel Gallagher
- Released: 1996 as a single from (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
- Theme: Looking forward, defiance, no regrets
This song is widely regarded as one of Oasis's signature tracks and a defining anthem of the 1990s Britpop era
