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Oasis drop song from reunion tour over Gary Glitter lyric

Liam and Noel Gallagher have removed the song "Hello" from their setlist for the band's reunion tour beginning July 4 in Cardiff and other UK stadiums.
The band chose to remove the song because it features lyrics by Gary Glitter, who was sentenced in 2015 to 16 years in prison for sexually abusing three girls during the late 1970s.
An Oasis insider revealed that although the song's lyrics suited the reunion tour well, the band chose not to include it due to its association with Glitter and the implications of his criminal convictions.
'Hello' was the opening track on Oasis's 1995 album Morning Glory? And references Glitter's 1973 song 'Hello, Hello, I'm Back Again', whose melody runs beneath parts of the track.
The tour signifies the conclusion of the 16-year dispute between the Gallagher siblings and features stadium performances across the UK, followed by additional dates in the US, Australia, South America, and Asia in 2025.

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