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The Universal was the second single from the 1995 album The Great Escape, reaching number five in the UK singles chart.
Here is an excellent ‘live’ rendition of The Universal, from the BBC series Later with Jools Holland.
Blur – The Universal – Later with Jools Holland

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Wonderwall performed by Oasis ‘live’ on Later with Jools Holland in 2000. Not a bad version. Nothing changes much with Oasis.
Oasis – Wonderwall

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Oasis – Champagne Supernova
Oasis were formed when Noel Gallagher joined the band that his younger brother was playing in at the time in 1991. The band originally consisted of Liam Gallagher (vocals), Paul Arthurs (guitar), Paul McGuigan (bass) and Tony McCarroll (drums).
Noel Gallagher provided the song writing skills and led the band into a [...]

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Blur is the fifth album released by Blur, confusing isn’t it. It was released in 1997 and this an excellent track M.O.R (Middle Of The Road).
It borrows heavily on Bowies Boys Keep Swinging, but in fairness the song writing is credited to Blur/Bowie/Eno.
Blur – M.O.R.

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Suede were courted by the music press long before they recorded any material. When Metal Mickey and Animal Nitrate were released in 1992 and 1993 respectively, it seemed all the hype was right. The album Suede went straight to number one.
The second album in 1994, which saw the departure of guitarist and joint songwriter Bernard Butler, [...]

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