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Oasis dedicates Stand By Me to Susan Boyle in Edinburgh

Liam Gallagher dedicates Stand By Me to Susan Boyle at Murrayfield Stadium; Boyle responds she will attend Wembley in September.

August 14, 2025 at 08:15 PM
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Oasis dedicates Stand By Me to Susan Boyle during a Murrayfield Stadium show and Boyle replies she will see them at Wembley in September.

Oasis Dedication to Susan Boyle Delights Fans in Edinburgh

Oasis played three Edinburgh shows this week, culminating at Murrayfield Stadium on August 13. Before Stand By Me, Liam Gallagher told the crowd the song was dedicated to Susan Boyle. Boyle later shared a photo in Oasis merchandise and said she hopes to attend Wembley in September.

The Edinburgh run also featured a notable moment when the opener Cast saw a Red Arrows flyover during a later set. After the Edinburgh gigs, Oasis head to Dublin on August 16 and 17, then move on to North America with shows in Toronto, Chicago, East Rutherford, and Pasadena before two Wembley nights in September. Noel Gallagher has also launched a limited edition Gibson Les Paul for the Live 25 tour, with 25 models hand signed and lyric sheets from Oasis.

Key Takeaways

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Cross-generational tribute links Susan Boyle and Oasis
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Liam Gallagher publicly dedicates Stand By Me to Boyle on stage
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Boyle publicly engages with Oasis and plans a Wembley appearance
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Oasis maintains a far-reaching tour schedule across Europe and North America
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Noel Gallagher leverages memorabilia with a limited edition guitar for Live 25
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Critics highlighted positive reception of Oasis performances in Cardiff
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Political sensitivity around past comments could invite scrutiny and backlash risk

"This one's for Susan Boyle"

Liam Gallagher dedicates Stand By Me to Boyle on stage

"After a 90s heyday and an often maligned post-millennium era this is Oasis redesigned for the 21st Century"

NME Cardiff Stadium review cited in coverage

"They seem the quintessential stadium band playing the greatest hits of greatest hits"

NME Cardiff Stadium review cited in coverage

"This moment crosses generations"

editorial takeaway about the broader cultural impact

The moment shows how fans connect across generations, turning a stadium event into a shared memory that travels beyond the music. It highlights how pop culture can fuse contemporary stages with earlier icons, creating a moment that travels through social feeds and fan conversations.

The broader picture is one of a legacy act that remains a global touring machine. The schedule spans continents, and the new guitar merchandise ties into a culture of collector memorabilia that sustains a band’s commercial footprint beyond touring.

Highlights

  • This one's for Susan Boyle
  • After a 90s heyday and an often maligned post-millennium era this is Oasis redesigned for the 21st Century
  • They seem the quintessential stadium band playing the greatest hits of greatest hits
  • This moment crosses generations

Potential backlash over council remark

Liam Gallagher's dig at the City of Edinburgh Council could trigger political backlash and public scrutiny of the band's behavior toward local authorities.

Moments like this remind us how live music binds communities across time and geography.

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