"She's Electric" is a song by English rock band
Oasis
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Background
"She's Electric" was intended to be released on the band's debut album ''
Definitely Maybe
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'', but was replaced by the song "Digsy's Dinner" which they believed was a better live song. The song is notable for its storytelling lyrics and singer
Liam Gallagher
William John Paul Gallagher (born 21 September 1972) is an English singer and songwriter. He achieved fame as the lead vocalist of the rock band Oasis from 1991 to 2009, and later fronted the rock band Beady Eye from 2009 to 2014, before start ...
's vocal performance which includes
falsetto
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Personnel
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Liam Gallagher
William John Paul Gallagher (born 21 September 1972) is an English singer and songwriter. He achieved fame as the lead vocalist of the rock band Oasis from 1991 to 2009, and later fronted the rock band Beady Eye from 2009 to 2014, before start ...
- lead vocals, tambourine
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Noel Gallagher
Noel Thomas David Gallagher (born 29 May 1967) is an English singer, songwriter, and musician. He was the chief songwriter, lead guitarist, and co-lead vocalist of the rock band Oasis until their split in 2009. After leaving Oasis, he formed ...
- lead guitar, backing vocals, bass
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Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs
Paul Benjamin Arthurs (born 23 June 1965), known professionally as Bonehead, is an English musician. He is best known as the rhythm guitarist, occasional keyboardist and co-founder of the rock band Oasis.
Early life
Paul Benjamin Arthurs was ...
- rhythm guitar, piano
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Alan White - drums, percussion
Reception
"She's Electric" reached number 11 in the
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NME
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'' ranked "She's Electric" 51st among Oasis songs.
Certifications
"She's Electric" was certified Platinum in the UK; along with "
Cast No Shadow" (Silver), it's one of the two non-singles on the album which received a certification.
References
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1995 songs
Oasis (band) songs
Songs written by Noel Gallagher
Song recordings produced by Noel Gallagher