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"Wonderwall" is a song by the English rock band Oasis, written by the band's guitarist and main songwriter Noel Gallagher. The song was produced by Owen Morris for their second studio album (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995). According to Gallagher, "Wonderwall" describes "an imaginary friend who's gonna come and save you from yourself".
The song was released as the third single from the album in October 1995. "Wonderwall" topped the chart in Australia, New Zealand, and Spain. The song reached the top ten on another ten charts, including Canada and the United States at number 5 and 8, respectively, as well as number two on both the UK Singles Chart and Irish Singles Chart. The single was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry and certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
It remains one of the band's most popular songs; on 9 June 2013, it was voted number one on Australian alternative music radio station Triple J's "20 Years of the Hottest 100". Many notable artists have also covered the song, such as rock singer Ryan Adams in 2003, folk singer Cat Power, and jazz musician Brad Mehldau in 2008.
Wonderwall may refer to:
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Wonderwall (film), a 1968 film by Joe Massot
- Wonderwall Music, George Harrison's soundtrack to the Wonderwall film
- "Wonderwall" (song), a song from Oasis' 1995 album (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
- Wonderwall (band), a German pop band
- "The Wonderwall", the bonus round on the game show Winning Lines
- An attraction at the 1984 Worlds Fair in New Orleans
Wonderwall is a German pop group. In its original formation, its members were Kati (Kathrin), eLa (Daniela) and Jule (Julia).
Wonderwall is a 1968 psychedelic film by first-time director Joe Massot that stars Jane Birkin, Jack MacGowran, and Iain Quarrier, and features Richard Wattis and Irene Handl, and a cameo by Dutch collective The Fool, who were also set designers for the film.
The film is best remembered for its soundtrack, composed by then- Beatle George Harrison.