The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #3

Oasis - Whatever

This B-side was such a smash, that it even managed to get its OWN Wikipedia page. On which, the following is shared: "Whatever" is a song by British rock band Oasis, written by the band's lead guitarist Noel Gallagher. The song features extracts from Neil Innes' song "How Sweet to Be an Idiot". It was released 19 December 1994 as a stand-alone single bridging the gap between Oasis' debut album, Definitely Maybe, and their second album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory?.

"Whatever" entered the UK Singles Chart at #3, their first single to enter the top 5, something every single released since has also accomplished. The strings were played by the London Session Orchestra, arranged by Nick Ingham and Noel Gallagher.

Clocking in around six minutes, this isn't your typical radio single. However, it's a brilliant track that spent fifty weeks on the charts and still sounds great today, thirteen years after its initial release. Take a listen to the tune below.

MP3: Oasis - Whatever