Pub goers stunned as punter doing karaoke turns out to be very famous singer

The Horse Shoe Bar in Glasgow city centre had a surprise when the lead singer of a popular 1990s band rocked up on stage for an impromptu version of their huge hit

A pub in Glasgow had a surprise appearance from a famous singer taking part in karaoke.

The iconic 1990s musician stunned locals in the boozer when he erupted into an impromptu version of his famous song. Regulars at the Horse Shoe Bar in Glasgow city centre were thrilled by the performance and even joined it. It was a night to remember for those present and the unexpected gig was shared on social media.

The singer had been out in the Scottish city with his mates following a scheduled performance. A fan in the small crowd at the pub shared the moment online after being surprised by what unfolded. They wrote: "When in the Horseshoe Bar after 9pm... and they put your song on..."

Travis frontman Fran Healy stood in front of the pubgoers as he belted out their huge hit 'Why Does It Always Rain on Me?'. Fans cheekily commented about the performance as one said: "I've heard better versions in there!! Only joking - thanks for lighting up people's Christmas week." Band Travis humorously responded: "I have too hahahaha."

The singer received numerous compliments for being a "top man," and many declared it one of the greatest evenings in the Horse Shoe's history. A patron shared: "What a pleasure, Fran. A definite highlight of my 30+ years as Horse Shoe compere. Thanks so much for being a top man. Hope you and the guys have an amazing gig tonight."

Another added: "Well done mate - you didn't even have to look at the words once." Travis have been on a UK tour and played at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow over the weekend. Earlier this year, Fran revealed he managed to break through Liam Gallagher's tough exterior and made him cry.

The singer recalled a time he had been walking past the Oasis star's dressing room during the meteoric height of the band's fame, when he was told to enter. Speaking of their encounter during the nineties, while on Vernon Kay's BBC Sounds, Fran said: "Liam is like a God at this point. It’s peak Oasis. And, he’s like ‘sit down, there’s a guitar, do a song.'"

He explained: "My hands are shaking and I get the guitar and start playing this song. I hadn’t played it to anyone, it was a brand new song called Luv. At the end of it, I looked up and tears were streaming down his face." Oasis are gearing up for their huge reunion next year as they head out on a world tour.

The Britpop band will play a series of sold-out shows across the UK as brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher finally put their differences aside. Noel and Liam last performed together in Paris in 2009. Things came to an abrupt end, following a huge row in their dressing room, which led to Noel announcing that he had quit the band.

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