Dont Look Back in Anger is a song by the English band Oasis, composed by lead guitarist Noel Gallagher. Released as a single in 1996, it became one of the bands anthems and a hallmark of the 90s Britpop movement. According to Noel, the song was inspired by a conversation he had with the band Ride after a show, where the theme of youthful illusion was discussed. The song is also notorious for its piano usage, inspired by John Lennons song Imagine, ... See more [+] and for the line Step outside, the summertimes in bloom, which was supposedly suggested by George Harrison at a party.