Liam Gallagher says Oasis won’t perform ‘Acquiesce’ on reunion tour — fans aren’t having it

Oasis are finally reuniting, but if you were hoping to scream along to “Acquiesce” at one of the band’s massive 2025 comeback shows, you might want to lower your expectations. In classic Liam Gallagher fashion, the frontman took to X (formerly Twitter) and casually announced that the fan-favorite track “isn’t on the list.” Naturally, the fanbase did what Oasis fans do best — freaked out.

The track in question, “Acquiesce,” was originally released as the B-side to the band’s first No. 1 single, Some Might Say, in 1995. Over the years, it’s become a cult anthem among die-hard fans — partly because it features dual vocals from both Liam and Noel, a rarity in the band’s catalog. The idea of hearing the brothers trade verses again live has been a fantasy for fans since the band’s messy 2009 split. That dream might still come true — just not with this particular song.

In a brief back-and-forth with followers online, Liam confirmed he’s headed to rehearsals on June 3 — a full month before the tour kicks off on July 4 in Cardiff. “Yes Rasta D I’m in Tuesday to blow their minds,” he wrote. But when one fan asked if “Acquiesce” would be on the Heaton Park setlist, Liam simply replied, “That’s not on the list, sorry.”

That small sentence was enough to send Oasis Twitter/X into a full-on tailspin. “You can’t do this to us,” one user posted, while another added, “Better get it sorted Liam — be a lot of disappointed fans if that don’t make the set. Wonderwall can do one.” And while this wouldn’t be the first time Liam trolled fans with vague answers and misdirection, the emotional attachment to “Acquiesce” runs deep. For many, it’s not just a deep cut — it’s the song that defines the magic of the Gallaghers working in harmony.

The drama around “Acquiesce” highlights just how much weight this reunion tour is carrying. After a 16-year hiatus that began with a notorious backstage bust-up at Rock en Seine in 2009, Liam and Noel Gallagher shocked the music world when they announced their return last year. “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over,” they wrote. It was the moment fans had waited for — and one that felt impossible for over a decade.

Whether or not “Acquiesce” makes a last-minute comeback to the setlist remains to be seen, but as always with Oasis, the chaos is part of the charm. Between Liam’s unpredictability and Noel’s precision, every night on this tour is bound to be its own event. If “Acquiesce” gets played, it’ll be a moment. If not? Expect a chorus of 50,000 fans to sing it anyway.