single · September 29, 2008

The Shock of the Lightning

Oasis

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The single "The Shock of the Lightning" was released in 2008. It was the first single from the album Dig Out Your Soul.

• The song was written by Noel Gallagher. It reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. Oasis's bassist Andy Bell contributed backing vocals to the track.
• "The Shock of the Lightning" was the first Oasis single to be released as a digital download only in some territories. The single was also available as a CD and 7-inch vinyl.
• The music video for "The Shock of the Lightning" was directed by Stephen Danson and filmed in London. It features the band performing the song in a minimalist setting.

Oasis are a rock band from Manchester, England. They are one of the most influential rock bands of the 1990s.