Bring It On Down

"Bring It On Down"
Song by Oasis
from the album Definitely Maybe
Released29 August 1994 (1994-08-29)
Recorded8 January – 3 May 1994[1]
Studio
Genre
Length4:17
LabelCreation
Songwriter(s)Noel Gallagher
Producer(s)
Definitely Maybe track listing
10 tracks
  1. "Rock 'n' Roll Star"
  2. "Shakermaker"
  3. "Live Forever"
  4. "Up in the Sky"
  5. "Columbia"
  6. "Supersonic"
  7. "Bring It On Down"
  8. "Cigarettes & Alcohol"
  9. "Digsy's Dinner"
  10. "Slide Away"
  11. "Married with Children"

"Bring It On Down" is a song by English rock band Oasis, written by lead guitarist and chief songwriter Noel Gallagher. It appears as the seventh track on their debut studio album, Definitely Maybe (1994). Known for its raw punk-influenced energy and gritty working-class lyrics, "Bring It On Down" was originally intended to be the band's debut single before being overtaken by "Supersonic".[2]

Background and recording

"Bring It On Down" was written by Noel Gallagher in the early years of Oasis and became one of the earliest tracks to define the band's aggressive rock sound. The song was recorded in early 1994, during sessions for Definitely Maybe at Monnow Valley Studio in Wales and later at Sawmills Studios in Cornwall.[3]

Initially, Creation Records head Alan McGee wanted "Bring It On Down" to be Oasis’s debut single, impressed by its confrontational style and punk energy. However, Noel Gallagher argued for "Supersonic" instead, believing it better represented the band’s distinct identity.[2]

Reception

NME described it as "Oasis doing punk better than the punk bands of the '90s".[4]

Live performances

"Bring It On Down" was a regular part of Oasis's live repertoire during their early tours, particularly the 1994–1996 Definitely Maybe and (What's the Story) Morning Glory? eras. It was noted for its explosive energy in concert and often featured extended instrumental outros and heavy guitar feedback.[5]

The song appears on several live recordings, including the 2004 DVD Definitely Maybe and the 2020 reissue of the album.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Diary of an LP" (PDF). Melody Maker. 1 October 1994. pp. 53–56. Retrieved 16 July 2025 – via oasis-timeline.com.
  2. ^ a b Harris, John (2004). Britpop!: Cool Britannia and the Spectacular Demise of English Rock. Da Capo Press. ISBN 9780306813672.
  3. ^ Definitely Maybe (liner notes) (Media notes). Big Brother Recordings. 2004.
  4. ^ "Review: Definitely Maybe". NME. 30 August 1994.
  5. ^ Definitely Maybe [DVD]. Big Brother Recordings. 2004.
  6. ^ Definitely Maybe (2020 Deluxe Edition) (Media notes). Big Brother Recordings. 2020.
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