Oasis have reportedly dropped a track from their upcoming reunion tour setlist due to its ᴀssociation with disgraced pop star Gary Glitter.

Brothers Noel Gallagher, 57, and Liam Gallagher, 52, are said to have cut the song Hello – the opening track from their iconic 1995 album – because it includes lyrics from Gary’s 1973 hit Hello, I’m Back Again.

The track features Liam repeating the line: ‘Hello, hello, it’s good to be back, it’s good to be back’ in the outro, with the melody of Gary’s original playing subtly underneath.

Due to the sample, the disgraced star and his producer Mike Leander were credited as co-writers on the track alongside Noel, who wrote the rest of the album’s songs.

A source told The Sun: ‘The lyrics of the song would obviously have been a good fit for the reunion tour but the band have decided to leave it in the past.

‘It would be inappropriate to play it given its connotations to Glitter and his convictions.’ 

Oasis have reportedly dropped a track from their upcoming reunion tour setlist this summer due to its ᴀssociation with disgraced pop star Gary Glitter

Gary, real name Paul Gadd, was jailed for 16 years in 2015 for Sєxually abusing three schoolgirls

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Oasis for comment.  

Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, was jailed for 16 years in 2015 for Sєxually abusing three schoolgirls. 

He was then released in 2023 but returned to prison just weeks later after breaching his parole conditions.

The predator has already resigned to dying behind bars after the Parole Board blocked his release in February 2024, ruling that he is still a risk to the public.

A source previously said: ‘He still blames everyone for his situation, rather than accepting it’s his fault.’

‘Glitter is really down and moaning about his situation,’ they told the Sun. ‘He has said ”I’m going to die in jail now,” and is resigned to it.

‘He would be almost 87 by the time his sentence ends and knows the effect being inside can have on your health.’

The song’s removal follows a major Oasis tour decision by Noel and Liam – one that hints the brothers still haven’t fully buried the hatchet. 

The song’s removal follows a major Oasis tour decision by Noel and Liam – one that hints the brothers still haven’t fully buried the hatchet

Oasis sensationally split in 2009 after a backstage bust-up – devastating their loyal fan base. 

In the 14 years that have followed, a feud and bitter fighting has ensued with the brothers trading insults back and forth in interviews and social media.

But this year, the pair are reuniting for a huge world tour, and have dates booked across the UK, America, South America and Asia in 2025.

Despite the highly-anticipated reunion, it appears the Liam and Noel haven’t put all of their differences behind them.

A source, who has a guest list ticket for one of the shows in Heaton Park, claimed they will be spending time separately following the shows.

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They told The Sun: ‘You might be seeing Oasis on stage but you will not be seeing Liam and Noel together afterwards.

‘Each of them had a VIP list where their friends and famous fans could buy their tickets.

‘But depending on which brother you got your ticket off, it’s their green room and after-party you’re invited to.

‘It’s gutting for people who want to hang out with both of them but it seems they’re keeping it all at a distance.’

Despite the separate parties, the duo seem to be working well together, with Liam telling his fans he’s loved working with Noel again.

And Noel feels the same, saying of his sibling: ‘He’s alright, he’s on tip-top form.’

MailOnline has contacted Oasis’ representatives for comment.

The Oasis Live 25 tour kicks off on 4 July at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium before playing sell-out gigs at Manchester’s Heaton Park, Wembley Stadium in London, and Edinburgh’s Murrayfield stadium.

The Brit pop band will then head over to America, South America and Asia in 2025.

Oasis Live 25 tour dates

JULY 2025

4th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium

5th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium

11th – Manchester, Heaton Park

12th – Manchester, Heaton Park

16th – Manchester, Heaton Park 

19th – Manchester, Heaton Park

20th – Manchester, Heaton Park

25th – London, Wembley Stadium

26th – London, Wembley Stadium

30th – London, Wembley Stadium 

AUGUST 2025

2nd – London, Wembley Stadium

3rd – London, Wembley Stadium

8th – Edinburgh, Murrayfield

9th – Edinburgh, Murrayfield

12th – Edinburgh, Murrayfield

16th – Dublin, Croke Park 

17th – Dublin, Croke Park

SEPTEMBER 2025

27th – London, Wembley Stadium

28th – London, Wembley Stadium