FIRST TIME HEARING | Robbie Williams - Angels

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[@darrenadams3599]

Brits are born knowing the lyrics to this song, it's in our genes now lol. A true British anthem

[@DSP16569]

This and Bohemian Rhapsody

[@christineschmidt8501]

Germans, too.

[@sebra8408]

Fun fact: it's also kind of an anthem for Germans, too. Actually it became tradition on the Oktoberfest and at many other folk festivals in Germany that the festival ends with Angels. On the last evening, at closing time. When everything is finished for the year. Then the band or the DJ in the marquee plays Robby Williams Angels at the end and the crowd sings along. You can also find lots of videos here. Just search for "Oktoberfest last song Angels" Here is an example kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4vapIF7iN5jotEsi=fpZNo8TP2HTNd0jZ

[@seanmc1351]

I think one of robbie's best vocals, when he did his swing concert at the royal albert hall, when he sang my way and mr bo jangles

[@tcf_iceland]

I love that concert, I put it on every Christmas ❤

[@seanmc1351]

@@tcf_iceland yeah that showed his talent, i was never a fan, but cant deny, how well he did that,

[@rwiersema]

I concur. I would also like to add that in my opinion he is one of the few artists that has the attitude to pull something like that off :)

[@ALGUSA86]

Mr bogangles was perfect at that concert

[@chrisalldis3375]

Only Sammy did Mr Bo Jangles better, Robbie is just sheer Entertainment, i just love the female sound coming through from the crowd.

[@lindascott6902]

This was a performance from the one of three concerts at Knebworth, on 1-3 August 2003 (20 years ago!), where 375,000 people were in attendance. Huge!

[@KathyD-24601]

It was 125k a night for 3 nights, plus live radio and TV broadcasts. So the overall audience for this gig was millions.

[@TRPLD]

His album Escapology was an absolute mega hit all over Europe. You couldn't escape it if you wanted to. Still one of the all time greatest pop albums ever created.

[@LadyDoe17]

Robbie has had his demons, but he’s still performing, touring and releasing new material. He’s a living legend . Angels is not just an arena anthem, it’s a UK Anthem. When someone starts singing Angels, almost everyone will join in. I Love Robbie. 💙

[@Bass_Tee]

same in germany

[@TheNotedHero]

Robbie is a legend, an absolute superstar showman back in the day and fantastic to see live. Some other songs of his to have a listen to: "Feel" and "Millennium" which came out in '99 right as we were wondering what the transition into the new century would bring us.

[@Mr-Nebel]

"Feel" came out in 2002 btw.

[@TheNotedHero]

@@Mr-Nebel I was referring to Millennium

[@TinkerBell-yy5wo]

He never broke america but the rest of the world knows him. That performance is from his concert at Knebworth, England. I've seen him live twice as a solo artist, probably the best natural performer of my generation. That song, Angels is what started his solo career after leaving Take That. If you're gonna do more Robbie, always pick live performances.

[@iwonttell4958]

What does america know about music, eh? ;-)

[@JohnHazelwood58]

Rob is a legend! 18 Brit awards and at (this) Knebworth he had a record-breaking crowd of 375,000 fans. A few years later he performed live at Leeds ... twice the size of the crowd and millions watching/listening as it was broadcastes live though all european tv- and radio-stations. He is a legend and you can't go wrong with Rob! Great entertainer - maybe (or for sure) the best one around at this time! ♥

[@tandemteachingmoments1109]

"Feel" (live at Knebworth) you get to see how he truly feels. ❤

[@juliemartin4267]

Robbie Williams started his career with the boy band Take That but left them to pursue a solo career. His other big hits are Rock DJ, Let me Entertain you, Millennium, She’s the One, Candy and Kids featuring Kylie Minogue

[@tetsumcneil1545]

One of the few humans who used to be part of a boy band who made a solo career, his pedigree of music is exceptional too.

[@Mu5icPr0ducer]

Many solo singers were in boy bands

[@KathyD-24601]

Feel and Come Undone are two other big highlights from this gig. But there’s also a 2001 Swing gig called Live At The Albert Hall with some great - very different - performances to check out.

[@maureenwagg5305]

Robbie's fans know all the words. I just wanted to hug him. He's such a sweetie.

[@alehbw]

Somehow, most UK musicians, singers, bands, are known worldwide except for USA. In your country, still are people who doesn't know who is Adele, never listened to Culture Club, Eurythmics or The Verve. Robbie came out off Take That (they have a lot wonderful songs till today), and among his collaborators were Nicole Kidman (¨Somethin' Stupid¨ cover from 2002) and Kylie Minogue (¨Kids¨, 2000). In 2018 Taylor Swift had him as a guest at her London concert to sing ¨Angels¨.

[@thegroovetube3247]

Adele, Culture Club and The Eurythmics have all had at least one US No.1 hit.

[@cas9065]

Robbie Williams was one of the greatest superstars worldwide for decades, apart from the US, where he lives. I have no idea why. He was a founding member if the first boy band ever, Take That, and then started on his own. Angels, about the death of his grandmother, who had a large part in raising him, was his first solo success.

[@KathyD-24601]

Angels isn’t about the death of his grandmother either - she was still alive when it was written! It’s officially about the idea that departed loved ones watch over you, but given that Rob was raised Catholic, I think it’s really about faith.

[@cas9065]

@@deeperanddown The Monkees are not really a boy band though.

[@cas9065]

@@deeperanddown Now, New Kids on the Block is totally right, but Monkees are the American television response to the Beatles. And that is pre-boyband to me. Mind you, you couldn't have boybands without either the Monkees or the Beatles. Or even young Elvis, Animals, Buddy Holly, etc.

[@SpkeNo1]

Robbie Never Became a Success in The US because Jessica Simpson Runied the Song Angels for the Us Market

[@nadineewald5921]

He didn't make it in the US, because there was this guy ,younger, cleaner ... Justin Timberlake. Timberlake was taken as a good boy and pushed.... they did Robbie not really getting in their oh so wonderful drug and sex free areas....

[@cherylh.1910]

Everything he does is magic. Watch him Live at Albertsons Hall, tribute to the Rat Pack. Perfection

[@juliedicarlo5544]

You have forgotten that you watched him singing this song 5 months ago. Yes, he is amazing.

[@consterus]

Robbie Williams songs always lift my spirits. A huge charge of positivity comes from him! I'm a fan of his work.

[@thedarcbird]

He's so good that Queen asked him to sing for them (check out We Are The Champions from a Knight's Tale)

[@kimzwolinski9919]

It has to feel amazing being sang to like that ❤ It made my eyes a little watery 🥹

[@jamiewilson9280]

An interesting one for you might be his duet with Nicole Kidman. ‘Something stupid’ I think.

[@whitechocolate072]

I saw him 5 times in show, he's the definition of what an entertainer is!

[@stevefoulston]

Touring in Australia in November 11 to December 1. Peace out.

[@garyb7837]

Loved that performance..... I was there at Knebworth!

[@badhairday_247]

It was an amazing summer night.

[@caseyh8386]

This song brings back so many memories of slow dancing at middle school discos ☺ ♥ 😢 it will always have a special play in my 90s child heart

[@rebeccastarovich6079]

He filled that stadium for three nights in a row. Massive star... massive talent. Thank you for reacting to Angels.

[@lizstratton9689]

No need for aplolgies, Robbie is our little secret in Britain and we love him dearly. He had a rough ride but came through and absolute Star and any Mum in the Uk would be happy to cook him tea. HE did a fab Swing Album very Frank Sanatra Style.... even Kylie does a duet.

[@sherry640]

This is on my top 10 list of my favorite songs. & I love this live performance!

[@julesmac]

As soon as they wrote this, they jumped in a cab and pkayed it for the driver. He confirmed what they knew already, it was ‘the one’. Let Me Entertain You and Rock DJ are two of his other classics. ‘The World’s Most Handsome Man’ shows his cockiness that made him so charming. He later got into jazz and swing..

[@quinjesuis9187]

Beautiful ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥10:10 on clock ⏰️

[@changlyn100]

He is very popular in Great Britain. A superstar

[@michelleconstable9153]

Watch him doing his swing when youre winning show at the Royal Albert Hall. Amazing 😊

[@davva360]

It’s funny that he never made it in the USA. He is a massive star all over Europe. I love several of his songs, Angels, Better Man, Old Before I die, Strong, the list goes on. He is a great performer too.

[@sabine4385]

He is the Nest ever❤❤❤❤❤❤❤best

[@seanmc1351]

robbie was a member of the hit boy band take that, in the 90's i believe, he was the first band member to venture on a solo career, were in my opinion he went from stregth to stregth

[@ismaildamara8959]

amazing ❤❤❤

[@markedmonds8694]

Takes us oldies back to being in a boozer at closing time in the 90s Britain, good memories, simpler times.

[@ClaireBarnes-pf6or]

Let me entertain you and come undone are my top two Robbie Songs ❤

[@charlenewebb5893]

Its A Concert !

[@karal5549]

Apology accepted lol. Such a good singer,great stage presence :)

[@garriepeck-rv7tz]

Robbie is at his best . He was amazing and saw him back in the late 90s .I'm just glad he is better and happy ❤❤❤

[@andrewforeman2168]

Gary Barlow once said of Robbie Williams something like: "I don't begrudge Robbie for what he's done as a solo artist because it really has been astounding. As a fellow musician I can only heap praise on to what he's managed to achieve on his own because to sell as many records as he has and put out as many albums he has is nothing short of phenomenal. I'm not an envious person because I truly believe you get what you deserve in this life. So I have never sat there and wished I was Robbie Williams but I sometimes wish I would of had the career and he's had."

[@maryhurley5884]

Mr Robbie Williams is a UK treasure and legend. He is also a superstar doen here in Australia. I cant believe he isnt a household name in the USA. He lives there now. I cry watching this performance, because this song has a personal story for me. Robbies smile and this crowd. It's everything. ❤ Robbie, i LOVE YOU.

[@julianasismoncooley]

It just gives me goosebumps. My dream is to watch him live! ❤ thanks for your review!

[@catbittencourt]

Robbie Williams the best... legend

[@stuartarmstrong5190]

Probably the best singing by the audience I have heard! Robbie was pretty good too. Looks like he has a new fan.

[@esteban280889]

Robbie is the Goat outside of the USA. please more of him.

[@annicegrundy5307]

I’ve seen him perform love around 10 times he’s a real entertainer x

[@Remlundskan]

Robbie's concert in Knebworth 2003 (which this is from) was the second largest consert in the history in the UK, with 370 000 people over three days. He has been killing it sicne the 90's but this is, to this day, the best show he has ever done. He had a lot of issued with drugs in his youth and it was touch and go if he would ever come back as a performer, but, as you can see here, he made one hell of a comeback. You should react to She's the One, also from Knebworth, and Come Undone, but also 'Let me entertain you', Rock DJ and Millenium. It's like you said, this man was born for this, and he is still going strong, to this day!

[@bingoE]

angels is huge hit, even today, that whole concert is epic

[@Ikkaveelsiin]

"She is the one" live in Knebworth

[@djpj9174]

Sold out three nights at Knebworth (this concert) 125,000 each night and could easily have sold a fourth (half a million in total). Just let that sink in. Absolutely HUGE star and entertainer.

[@carinaejag]

There is a video on youtube where he did his dream concert at Royal Albert Hall where he is singing old goodies from Frank Sinatra and the other big singers from that ERA. The concert is amazing and he is so moved from the audience response so he cries.

[@marlakay]

Awesome 😊

[@KarenDay-me8ri]

Robbie is the king on stage and off an absolute GOAT 375k people

[@zafranadam1152]

My fav...let love be your...haha

[@maureenwagg5305]

Same concert....Come Undone. It's fantastic.

[@Angelfish757]

This song is held in a special place for me as it was played at my daughters funeral. I recommend Robbie's songs Lazy Days, I Will Talk and Hollywood Will Listen and this live acoustic version of Better Man kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH3cc6ikrZeHhqc

[@jod7484]

You have to see this man live! He is phenomenal. He is an absolute superstar!

[@antipaganda5635]

For real. I saw him in Madrid last July.

[@SylwianaGooglowska-fj2sq]

I love RW for about 25 years. Yuo can check his performance at Royal Albert and song My way. His version of this song gives me chills knowing his music path. Love from Poland ❤

[@rouguy1972]

❤

[@kevinbushby3931]

America sure missed out all these years of one of the greatest solo artist, they are lucky hes still as good now to catch up xxx

[@jacobhatton2759]

He is or at one point was the highest selling solo artist in the history of the UK and South America. Also started on a boy band called Take That.

[@stephenfay4049]

125,000 in the crowd

[@paulbromley6687]

You should review Robbie Williams’ interview on Graham Norton where he tells a story about a castle that he rented.

[@RubyDimasStudio]

its festival with other band too, that why so many people

[@punkjay4681]

Not a huge fan of this kind of pop music, but Robbie is the exceptional exception! I always loved how he was super arrogant on many interviews and somehow still didn't seem like an asshole 😂

[@anaaraujo4809]

Checkout come undone... feel...

[@GeePeeSterRace]

come undone, same concert

[@patriciaf2766]

I would love to see your reaction to his video for rock DJ. It's one of my all time favorites. I laugh just thinking about it.

[@DenHvideHund]

375.000 fans at Knebworth Park. Wish I had been there.

[@donaldfee4211]

375 fans ìn 3 nights still a record unbroken

[@marialejandrasalazarsalas]

How i wish you react to "Rock DJ" video... 😂 He is one of a kind, my favorite artist ever ❤

[@scottirvine121]

Great singer, better entertainer and came from nothing to worldwide stardom….legend

[@janahouzarova7863]

👍👍👍

[@bashoek9390]

Just a bloke from Stoke. But he had it all!

[@Macshephard1]

A third of a million people over three days.

[@Jack-lk7wk]

You have to understand robbie was the last true rockstar honestly you should react to this whole concert robbie williams live at kneb worth he broke the world record for attendance

[@peterdoherty8873]

He did 3 nights each night 125 thousand people

[@beccastonecipher6681]

His show in Manchester after the bombing kills me he's so full of emotions

[@jamesbeaumont1212]

Please watch Feel from the same concert. Love ya xxx

[@andrewf3746]

If this is Knebworth performance, he sold out 2 nights at over 300,000 each night. Was amazing

[@lucylu9624]

100 thousand for 3 nights

[@spacefanatic]

You have reacted to this song before about a year ago but not the live version.

[@Kakteen75]

Robbie is a superstar World wide, but not in the US.

[@christinewortman425]

It's a shame the US never really got and accepted him

[@antipaganda5635]

Didn't you already react to this one?

[@miorandmior]

Robbie is what Harry styles wants to be when he grows up (but won't be) 😁

[@ForeverYoung-qz2if]

Americans have been in the dark for many brilliant artists across the globe for years. Don't blame yourself for not knowing him. Music mafia in america is very controlling. It's a shame really. Music brings so much joy and understanding across continents and cultures.

[@Bulle4u]

Unless you are younger than 15 or older than 70, how is it even possible not to have heard this song, given that you are living in a english speaking country and you are remotedly interested in popular music ??

[@lucylu9624]

so 320,000 0ver 3 nights. for 1 guy. Im sure Taylor could do it. But its still up there

[@CarlMansell-zs8xl]

No need to apologise man. Crazy that Robbie has now broken records, he's beaten Elvis himself

[@roykilgour9790]

It's no wonder you don't notice everything in the video. You are not looking at the video while it is playing. You are preoccupied with other things besides your screen. Focus..... come on man... Focus 😊😉

[@Steven-ex3ne]

For anyone interested, there is controversy around who wrote this song. Robbie claimed he did, but a song writer from Dublin named Ray Heffernan has legal documents to prove he signed over the rights of the song to Robbie for £7500 ($10,000). It then was recorded for Robbie's debut album, which propelled him into superstar status.

[@KathyD-24601]

*sigh* I wish people wouldn’t keep spreading misinformation about this. Robbie came up for the idea for Angels and the first verse words and melody before meeting Ray. The song Ray and Robbie Co-wrote when Robbie found out Ray writes songs and can play music was a precursor to Angels, it has a totally different structure, many extra verses, and no chorus. Robbie abandoned it because it didn’t work. When he met Guy Chambers he started from scratch with his first verse melody and lyrics. Ray lodged a copyright claim without having heard Angels. He had a rough recording of the song he had co-written, which his lawyer provided. His lawyer received a copy of the final version of Angels in return so the two versions could be compared. They were very obviously substantially different. So Ray’s lawyer negotiated a small financial settlement and an acknowledgement, to compensate him for his ‘creative input’ into the process. Robbie and Guy retained their songwriting credits. It is simply not true to state that the song in this video was written by Ray Heffernan.

[@Steven-ex3ne]

@@KathyD-24601 song structure different, but lyrically almost identical if you've heard the earliest recording with Ray.

[@KathyD-24601]

⁠@@Steven-ex3ne I have heard it, and no it’s not lyrically ‘almost identical’ throughout the song. The first verse - the bit Robbie already had - is identical, the rest of it floats around some similar-ish ideas and has the odd line the same but in different places and functioning in different ways. You are just overlooking all the bits that are different because of the impact of the opening verse, and because you want to believe the poor Irish songwriter over the pop star. And in any case, the key there is that it was CO-written, and Robbie is primarily a lyric and top-line writer who needs a musician to write the music to go with his lyrics and melody. That has been absolutely consistent throughout his career and is attested to by everyone he has worked with. Given that it is incredibly unlikely that Robbie’s collaboration with Ray that night was any different to his other collaborations over the past 26 years, the likelihood is that *Robbie* wrote those lyrics, and are his first draft ideas of what ended up as ‘Angels’. This is not even getting into the fact that Ray’s story has morphed and changed over the years depending on who he is talking to, and that the version of the story popularised in the late 90s is very different to the version he tells today. I’ve seen him directly tell people on here that it was negotiated he would get a songwriting credit, and suggest that he will take legal action if he can find a lawyer to take the case, but the actual letter he showed a news crew back in the 90s (which you can read if you are very quick on the pause button) says clearly that he will get the acknowledgment that appears, NOT a credit. Ray has been exploiting his very minimal input for years. His lawyer even used it in court to try and get a reduced sentence for a DUI offence. And people seemingly keep falling for it.

[@valdas420]

chick music :) Nothing against it.

[@ASaaaxxx]

Chick music … just what on earth is that???? No such thing ! If you don’t like it fine we can’t all like everything … just don’t say such a silly thing !!!!

[@beccasalt8960]

Tell me you're emotionally repressed without telling me you're emotionally repressed 🤣🤣 The above commenter is absolutely correct, there is no such thing as 'chick music'

[@valdas420]

@@beccasalt8960 really ?? I wonder if I look up chick music playlist on KZbin I would get zero results . Ps: same for chick flicks 😂

[@kenny7395]

Un fuckin believable (sorry for the language,but it's true)

[@ewelina8b]

I just watched the Netflix movie about Robbie . He was a star. Bravo Robbie. ❤