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{{Infobox song
{{Infobox song
| name = Wall of Glass
| name = Wall of Glass
| cover = File:Liam_Gallagher_Wall_Of_Glass_cover.jpg
| cover = Liam_Gallagher_Wall_Of_Glass_cover.jpg
| alt =
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| type = single
| type = single
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| released = {{Start date|2017|06|01|df=y}}
| released = {{Start date|2017|06|01|df=y}}
| format =
| format =
| recorded = 2016–2017
| recorded =
| genre = [[Pop rock]],
| genre =
[[Hard rock]]
| studio =
| studio =
| venue =
| length = 3:44
| length = 3:50 <small>(music video)</small> <br /> 3:44
| label = [[Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros.]]
| label = [[Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros.]]
| writer = {{hlist|[[Liam Gallagher]]|[[Greg Kurstin]]|[[Andrew Wyatt]]|Andrew Sidney Fox|[[Michael Tighe]]}}
| writer = {{hlist|[[Liam Gallagher]]|[[Greg Kurstin]]|[[Andrew Wyatt]]|Andrew Sidney Fox|Michael Tighe}}
| producer = Greg Kurstin
| producer = Greg Kurstin
| prev_title =
| prev_title = Scorpio Rising
| prev_year =
| prev_year = 2002
| next_title = [[Chinatown (Liam Gallagher song)|Chinatown]]
| next_title = [[Chinatown (Liam Gallagher song)|Chinatown]]
| next_year = 2017
| next_year = 2017
}}
}}
"'''Wall of Glass'''" is a song and debut solo single by English singer and songwriter [[Liam Gallagher]]. Gallagher co-wrote the song with [[Andrew Wyatt]] and producer [[Greg Kurstin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vogue.com/article/liam-gallagher-manchester-as-you-were-noel|title=Love and Hate and Liam Gallagher|first=Corey|last=Seymour|date=5 June 2017|publisher=Vogue}}</ref> Kurstin also produced the single. The song was released as the lead single for Gallagher's debut solo studio album, ''[[As You Were (Liam Gallagher album)|As You Were]]'' (2017). It was initially set for release on 2 June but was instead released a day earlier.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jun/01/liam-gallagher-debut-solo-single-wall-of-glass-oasis|title=Liam Gallagher: listen to his debut solo single Wall of Glass|first=Ben|last=Beaumont-Thomas|date=1 June 2017|publisher=The Guardian}}</ref>
"'''Wall of Glass'''" is the debut solo single by English singer and songwriter [[Liam Gallagher]]. Gallagher co-wrote the song with [[Andrew Wyatt]] and producer [[Greg Kurstin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vogue.com/article/liam-gallagher-manchester-as-you-were-noel|title=Love and Hate and Liam Gallagher|first=Corey|last=Seymour|date=5 June 2017|publisher=Vogue}}</ref> The song was released as the lead single for Gallagher's debut solo studio album, ''[[As You Were (Liam Gallagher album)|As You Were]]'' (2017). It was initially set for release on 2 June but was instead released a day earlier.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jun/01/liam-gallagher-debut-solo-single-wall-of-glass-oasis|title=Liam Gallagher: listen to his debut solo single Wall of Glass|first=Ben|last=Beaumont-Thomas|date=1 June 2017|work=The Guardian}}</ref>


"Wall of Glass" reached number 60 on the [[UK Singles Chart]] on 2 June, just one day after its release. It peaked at number 21 after Gallagher's performance at [[One Love Manchester]].
"Wall of Glass" reached number 60 on the [[UK Singles Chart]] on 2 June, just one day after its release. It peaked at number 21 after Gallagher's performance at [[One Love Manchester]]. It is his best-selling single as a solo artist, eventually being certified Platinum by the BPI, and remained his highest-charting single in the UK until 2022's "[[Everything's Electric]]" reached number 18.{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}}


==Music video==
==Music video==
In the song's disorienting video, Gallagher is seen in a hall of mirrors. He later stares into a mirror, but only his reflection sings back. Elsewhere, the camera flips upside down as Gallagher glides down a mysterious hallway, seated on a chair.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/liam-gallagher-debuts-new-song-wall-of-glass-with-dizzying-video-w485140|title=Liam Gallagher Debuts New Song 'Wall of Glass' With Dizzying Video|work=Rolling Stone}}</ref>
In the song's disorienting video, Gallagher is seen in a hall of mirrors. He later stares into a mirror, but only his reflection sings back. Elsewhere, the camera flips upside down as Gallagher glides down a mysterious hallway, seated on a chair.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/liam-gallagher-debuts-new-song-wall-of-glass-with-dizzying-video-w485140|title=Liam Gallagher Debuts New Song 'Wall of Glass' With Dizzying Video|work=Rolling Stone}}</ref>


The music video was released on 31 May 2017, and is directed by [[Jonas & François|François Rousselet]] and produced by Riff Raff Film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCos3UOx4yI8p5rS0wXT7JSQ|title=Liam Gallagher|publisher=|via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YdJc7-ZEuT0|title=Liam Gallagher - Wall Of Glass (Official Video)|first=|last=Liam Gallagher|date=30 October 2017|publisher=|via=YouTube}}</ref>
The music video was released on 31 May 2017, and is directed by [[Jonas & François|François Rousselet]] and produced by Riff Raff Film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCos3UOx4yI8p5rS0wXT7JSQ|title=Liam Gallagher|publisher=|via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YdJc7-ZEuT0|title=Liam Gallagher - Wall Of Glass (Official Video)|last=Liam Gallagher|date=30 October 2017|publisher=|via=YouTube}}</ref>

== Credits and personnel ==
Credits are adapted from the liner notes of ''As You Were''.<ref name="Notes">{{cite AV media notes |author=Gallagher |title=[[As You Were (Liam Gallagher album)|As You Were]] |year=2017 |type=inlay cover |publisher=[[Warner Records]] |page= |first=Liam}}</ref>

* [[Liam Gallagher]] – lead vocals, songwriter
* [[Greg Kurstin]] – producer, songwriter, [[Audio engineer|recording engineer]], drums, piano, bass guitar, percussion, electric guitar, [[mellotron]], organ, acoustic guitar, [[harmonica]]
* [[Andrew Wyatt]] – songwriter, background vocals
* Bridget Sarai – background vocals
* Michael Tighe – songwriter
* Andrew Sidney Fox – songwriter
* [[Spike Stent|Mark Stent]] – [[mixing engineer]]
* Julian Burg – recording engineer
* [[Dan Grech-Marguerat]] – recording engineer
* Alex Pasco – recording engineer


==Charts==
==Charts==
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{{single chart|Flanders Tip|27|artist=Liam Gallagher|song=Wall of Glass|rowheader=true|accessdate=7 July 2017}}
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! scope="row"| Czech Republic Modern Rock ([[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|IFPI]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ifpicr.cz/hitparada/21/liam-gallagher/wall-of-glass/157748|title=CZ - Radio - Top 20 Modern Rock - Wall of Glass|publisher=[[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|IFPI Czech Republic]]|accessdate=30 August 2024|language=Czech}}</ref>
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{{singlechart|France|148|artist=Liam Gallagher|song=Wall of Glass|rowheader=true|accessdate=10 June 2017}}
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{{single chart|France|148|artist=Liam Gallagher|song=Wall of Glass|rowheader=true|accessdate=10 June 2017}}
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{{single chart|Hungarysingle|35|year=2017|week=23|artist=Liam Gallagher|song=Wall of Glass|rowheader=true|accessdate=9 June 2017}}
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! scope="row"| Ireland ([[Irish Recorded Music Association|IRMA]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://irma.ie/index.cfm?page=irish-charts&chart=Singles|title=IRMA – Irish Charts|publisher=[[Irish Recorded Music Association]]|accessdate=10 June 2017}}</ref>
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| 13
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! scope="row"| Ireland ([[Irish Recorded Music Association|IRMA]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.irma.ie/singles|title=IRMA – Irish Charts|publisher=[[Irish Recorded Music Association]]|date=9 June 2017|access-date=10 June 2017}}</ref>
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{{singlechart|Scotland|5|date=2017-06-09|rowheader=true|accessdate=10 June 2017}}
| 82
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{{singlechart|UK|21|date=2017-06-09|rowheader=true|accessdate=10 June 2017}}
{{single chart|Scotland|5|date=20170609|rowheader=true|accessdate=10 June 2017}}
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{{single chart|UK|21|date=20170609|rowheader=true|accessdate=10 June 2017}}
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==Certifications==
{{Certification Table Top|caption=Certifications for "Wall of Glass"}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|type=single|artist=Liam Gallagher|title=Wall of Glass|award=Platinum|relyear=2017|certyear=2022|id=14667-4505-1|access-date=20 May 2022}}
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==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{IMDb title|id=7078018|name=Wall of Glass}}
* {{IMDb title|id=7078018|title=Wall of Glass}}


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Latest revision as of 04:39, 30 December 2024

"Wall of Glass"
Single by Liam Gallagher
from the album As You Were
Released1 June 2017 (2017-06-01)
Length3:44
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Greg Kurstin
Liam Gallagher singles chronology
"Scorpio Rising"
(2002) 		"Wall of Glass"
(2017) 		"Chinatown"
(2017)

"Wall of Glass" is the debut solo single by English singer and songwriter Liam Gallagher. Gallagher co-wrote the song with Andrew Wyatt and producer Greg Kurstin.[1] The song was released as the lead single for Gallagher's debut solo studio album, As You Were (2017). It was initially set for release on 2 June but was instead released a day earlier.[2]

"Wall of Glass" reached number 60 on the UK Singles Chart on 2 June, just one day after its release. It peaked at number 21 after Gallagher's performance at One Love Manchester. It is his best-selling single as a solo artist, eventually being certified Platinum by the BPI, and remained his highest-charting single in the UK until 2022's "Everything's Electric" reached number 18.[citation needed]

Music video

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In the song's disorienting video, Gallagher is seen in a hall of mirrors. He later stares into a mirror, but only his reflection sings back. Elsewhere, the camera flips upside down as Gallagher glides down a mysterious hallway, seated on a chair.[3]

The music video was released on 31 May 2017, and is directed by François Rousselet and produced by Riff Raff Film.[4][5]

Credits and personnel

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Credits are adapted from the liner notes of As You Were.[6]

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Wall of Glass"
Chart (2017) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[7] 27
Czech Republic Modern Rock (IFPI)[8] 4
France (SNEP)[9] 148
Hungary (Single Top 40)[10] 35
Ireland (IRMA)[11] 82
Scotland (OCC)[12] 5
UK Singles (OCC)[13] 21

Certifications

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Certifications for "Wall of Glass"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[14] Platinum 600,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Seymour, Corey (5 June 2017). "Love and Hate and Liam Gallagher". Vogue.
  2. ^ Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (1 June 2017). "Liam Gallagher: listen to his debut solo single Wall of Glass". The Guardian.
  3. ^ "Liam Gallagher Debuts New Song 'Wall of Glass' With Dizzying Video". Rolling Stone.
  4. ^ "Liam Gallagher" – via YouTube.
  5. ^ Liam Gallagher (30 October 2017). "Liam Gallagher - Wall Of Glass (Official Video)" – via YouTube.
  6. ^ Gallagher, Liam (2017). As You Were (inlay cover). Warner Records.
  7. ^ "Liam Gallagher – Wall of Glass" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  8. ^ "CZ - Radio - Top 20 Modern Rock - Wall of Glass" (in Czech). IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  9. ^ "Liam Gallagher – Wall of Glass" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  10. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
  11. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. 9 June 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  12. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  13. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  14. ^ "British single certifications – Liam Gallagher – Wall of Glass". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
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