Oasis, Live By The Sea

This show, featuring a setlist packed with hits from their debut album Definitely Maybe and some early previews of songs from their forthcoming album,

On April 17, 1995, Oasis took to the stage at Cliffs Pavilion in Southend, UK, to deliver a performance that would be immortalized in the concert film "Live by the Sea."

This show, featuring a setlist packed with hits from their debut album Definitely Maybe and some early previews of songs from their forthcoming album,

The Performance

The set opened with "Rock 'n' Roll Star,"setting the tone for an electrifying night. Liam Gallagher’s commanding stage presence and Noel Gallagher’s sharp guitar work were at the forefront, supported by Bonehead (Paul Arthurs) on rhythm guitar, Guigsy (Paul McGuigan) on bass, and drummer Tony McCarroll keeping a solid rhythm throughout the night.

The Cliffs Pavilion, known for its intimate yet vibrant atmosphere, proved the perfect venue to showcase the band at this pivotal moment in their career. The audience was treated to performances of fan favorites such as "Live Forever," "Supersonic," and "Cigarettes & Alcohol," as well as a preview of the soon-to-be iconic track "Some Might Say."

Setlist:

• Rock 'n' Roll Star
• Columbia
• Digsy's Dinner
• Some Might Say
• Live Forever
• Up in the Sky
• Acquiesce
• Headshrinker
• (Its Good) To Be Free
• Cigarettes & Alcohol
• Married With Children
• Sad Song
• D'Yer Wanna Be a Spaceman
• Talk Tonight
• Slide Away
• Supersonic
• I Am The Walrus

The Legacy

"Live by the Sea" remains a fan-favourite recording, showcasing Oasis at their early best. The concert film, released later that year, provided fans worldwide with a glimpse of the band’s unparalleled live energy. Tracks like "I Am the Walrus," with its extended outro, highlight the band’s ability to turn a cover into a powerful anthem.