Woman Shazams Very Famous 1997 Rock Song at Live Concert in Viral Video
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysFor most of us, the opening strings of The Verve's "Bittersweet Symphony" are instantly recognizable. The 1997 hit song not only led The Verve's epic third studio album, but it also had an unforgettable music video in which lead singerRichard Ashcroftshoulder-checked random people during a very purposeful walk on a busy city street. But, if you weren't a teenager in the 1990s, it's apparently conceivable that you might know this song, despite it being extremely famous.
In fact, as Richard Ashcroft played "Bitter Sweet Symphony" on July 4, in Cardiff, one woman in the crowd could be seen using the popular music identification app, Shazam, to figure out which song it was.
The video went viral on Instagram and was reposted on multiple accounts, with one account noting: "Did they just Shazam the national anthem?"
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«Rlekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R15ekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeAshcroft was the opening act for themassive Oasis reunion concert on July 4 in Cardiff. He later called attention to the viral post with generosity on July 6, writing on Instagram: "If you don’t know it, Shazam it, all new fans welcome!"
Recently, Ashcroft released his first new single in several years, a banger called "Lover." Ashcroft's next album, titled Lovin' You,will be released on October 3, 2025.
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Woman Shazams Very Famous 1997 Rock Song at Live Concert in Viral Video first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 6, 2025
