Collecting Society PRS For Music have revealed that it's ultimately Oasis who've emerged victorious from their contrived Britpop battle with Blur, as they've achieved more air play over the years than their lately fully reformed rivals.
As you'll no doubt remember, at the height of the manufactured Brit Pop war back in August of 1995 the bands fought it out in the charts - Oasis with 'Roll With It', and Blur with 'Country House' - and it was Blur who won that particular skirmish. But it's 'Wonderwall' that's had the most plays on radio overall since then.
Here are the figures that demonstrate it:
Wonderwall - Oasis - 68%
Roll With It - Oasis - 12%
Country House - Blur - 10%
Some Might Say - Oasis - 7%
Beetlebum - Blur - 3%
Steve Porter, Chief Executive PRS For Music, said: "With Blur performing some storming gigs and Oasis' back on tour it's like the heyday of Britpop once again. These new figures showing that despite Blur winning the original battle, Oasis wins long term by number of plays. However with both bands still working and their music being widely played the battle continues".
Amazing, considering that 'Wonderwall' is utter rubbish. Well, popular doesn't always mean better, I suppose.