I’ve been itching to write another one of these ‘put a bunch of top 40 singles from an act in a list of favourites and call it definitive’ type articles for a while now. Since I’m heading off to Liverpool next week to see Take That perform for the 5th(!) time, the band that shaped my early childhood seems like the perfect artist to rank this time around. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Robbie Williams
The UK’s Greatest Hits: 48. I’ve Been Expecting You – Robbie Williams
I’ve Been Expecting You – Robbie Williams – 1998 First listen?: No I promise that this is definitely the last time I’ll mention Robbie Williams or anyone else from Take That in this list. With 4 appearances in the Top 60 Biggest Selling albums, two with Gary and the boys and two solo, Robbie has the most … Continue reading
The UK’s Greatest Hits: 56. Swing When You’re Winning – Robbie Williams
Swing When You’re Winning – Robbie Williams – 2001 First listen?: No It’s strange to think of a time when the idea of Robbie Williams finding success as a Rat Pack crooner was alien to the British Public. Many have tried it, from Peter Andre to Westlife to Lady Gaga, but Robbie hit the nail on the … Continue reading
Top 10 Robbie Williams Singles
As I sit here listening to the Take That star’s singles collection on repeat before heading to Manchester for his Take The Crown stadium tour, I thought I’d put together my personal Top 10 songs of Robbie Williams’ lengthy career. 10) Millennium – I’ve Been Expecting You – 1998 – #1 Kicking things off is … Continue reading
Best of 2012: Best Single 40-31
40) Calvin Harris – Sweet Nothing (Feat. Florence Welch) 2012’s dream team kicks off my singles list with Sweet Nothing, a club banger in every sense of the word. Florence’s vocal is ridiculous as usual, whilst Harris provides just enough of his signature drum build up to make this an absolute tune. What an explosive … Continue reading