The thing that makes me the happiest about Robbie is how good, how happy he seems these days. I went to his concert in mid August and he was better than ever. He was fully there, he sang ALL the songs (and don’t just let the audience sing them), he was funny and he seemed to enjoy himself.
i was a teenage girl at his peak, and I remember loving his music while being blind to his struggle. Today I reflect on that and I appreciate him as an artist and as a survivor from his own war. I've been at war with myself and I can't see the end of it still, so his story has been a great inspiration and his artistry a life lesson. Thanks Vogue, be happy Robbie.
I hope you are okay, please speak to someone and channel your mind to the positives, keep things simple dont overload your mind, reflect on the things that bring negativity and there trigger points, so you know things to move away from. I wish you happiness and calm.
I adore Robbie, always have done. When he said “I was sober but really depressed” it resonated with me immensely. I’m almost 10 years sober but unfortunately am battling hideous depression….topped off by having COVID too…yay. 😳 Thankfully I’m hopeful that it will pass. Thank you Robbie for your honesty, kindness and transparency regarding your recovery.
That happened to me for the longest time too, I learnt that giving up the substance isn't enough, therapy for learning to live happily without them is needed. You can do it!!
same. I remember being in school when that video he made where his skin is gone or something like that. It was very different back then. How I miss the 90's!!
2003 was bitter sweet for me. I was 40 and I was at Knebworth, a show that could never be topped in my opinion, it was electric on a high vibration. A few weeks later my lovely Dad passed away and of course Angels was the obvious choice for me. That song helped us grieve and helped us come out the other side. Now this song 19 years later help caterpult my daughter into winning two major UK athletic titles and dedicated her routine to my Dad and Mum and all of the friends who have passed since. Not depressing, uplifting and spiritually has helped MANY people. You're a cheeky chappy Robbie, but I SEE you and I'm so glad your life is aligning with your soul purpose Xx
What a GREAT person to interview! Robbie interviews so well- he just gives of himself so openly, always entertaining, incredibly honest about his highs and lows, very down to earth. He was my favourite in Take That, and he’s still on my fantasy dinner party guest list! Amazingly attractive person.
There's something about someone that knows himself too well not to take everything so seriously. That's Robbie. And that makes him a pleasure to listen to.
In the 90s I was much more alternative/Indy/grunge, but even though I didn’t like Take That, I adored Robbie. He was more rock n roll. He was and is human, vulnerable, rebellious and also my late Dad sang with him on a TV show once so I’m a bit biased I guess 😂. Fabulous interview, Vogue!
I was a teenager when He played knebworth… and I was blind about his struggles, I just loved him for how was giving his all to everybody there. Now 16 years later, that I know how he felt back then, and that I have also struggled with not so nice things in life, I am just really happy to see him like this and the wise man he has become!
I am not a fan of Robbie music but must say what a interesting human being, definitely an individual, so so British in his speech and behaviour. Love his personality
Saw him at Knebworth. Admittedly I wish I could say it was Oasis at Knebworth but, to his credit, Robbie absolutely rocked it - not many artists could have owned a crowd that big and he had them in the palm of his hand.
My mind is so stuck in the early 2000s, I miss it. A time I understood and recognised, so when I see the singers I use to love nowadays I'm always shocked to see they've got older haha we all have but it's still an odd concept to me
Loved rob since I was 15 Iam 45 now and I still love him ❤️ even put my name Williams as my second name when I got fan club mail in the 90s lol . Glad your happy Robbie , wish you all the best .
Robbie was always my fav out of TT, and when he broke away I was sad, but his music releases that followed were amazing. If he had stuck with TT we wouldn’t have had his brilliant music. He’s such a rare chap in show biz, honest, open, delicate, kind, talented, funny and above all that a gentle-man. His struggle with nerves (and life) hasn’t stopped him, but the ways he’s had to cope just goes to show he didn’t always take the best path, but he didn’t give up. He’s received lots of negative comments over the years; don’t worry Rob, they are just jealous, as you’ve had, and have a great career and they’ve not. Keep doing what your doing as it’s great. Love to you and your lovely family from good ole Blighty.❤
Dear Mr. Robert Williams, I am so incredibly happy that you are the man you are (and haven't died in your dark days, thankfully - I was seriously worried). You (or at least the version of you we get so see publicly) seems to content, balanced, funny, happy and authentic. Plus I think you haven't peaked yet! Always a Thatter ♡♡♡
This came up in my recommended. I'm not much of a fan of anyone really, my taste is way to eclectic, but he really drew me in. Loved this interview, much appreciated, especially since he mentioned hating to visit the past. He's very good at telling anecdotes, and is doing his song justice: he is a great entertainer! Thank you for this fun and pleasant interview!
I’m 49 guy from England, remember all the photos, videos, the news the band was in regarding their ups and downs, the fall outs, the departures, the solo careers, reunions etc. Apart from… the 1998 top of the pops him in dress performance.
I never understood why Robbie Williams was never fully embraced in the USA in the same was as an Elton John or David Bowie. Maybe it was the cheeky naughty humour they didn't fully grasp?
I think there are two real reasons. First. You know the best part of Robbie that he never tries to be serious about himself. Not everyone in USA understands this behavior. While you are down-to-earth person and do not play serious game people can destroy you. Actually everywhere, but in USA even faster because it's the biggest pop world. Second. He was the biggest pop star worldwide at one point and it was a point when he almost died. I think he understood that he can't always drive at the highest transmission. And you can see that he could use even more opportunities but sometimes just doesn't take a step. Examples? OK. He is good friend of Adele. But even never tried to do something together with her. He refused to play in the Spielberg film while he def has a great acting talent. He lives in LA during 20 years and he knows a lot of 'needed' people in the industry and can be in any of Evening show but never used this during last 20 years! Because he realises that in this case he has a chance to be bigger then he is himself right now. And it may to destroy the world he has right now - good family, good health, be sober, have stable carreer, etc. It's not so easy in our life to stop sometimes, because everybody wants to be bigger, to jump higher, etc. You know, push it to the limit. If you look at you and will do some pause sometimes it can be better, otherwise you can burn faster than you think... That's what Robbie understood and I admire him for this good example. So, in overall words he decided do not use USA for career but use USA for life. Not bad! p.s. Anyway, it looks like he will try to do his new big jump next year with Netflix documentary and biopic. I hope he has enough force for a) bigger success or b) bad reaction. Bless him.
This had explained, in some interviews...when his management start promoted his albums, he had so sick of the popularity...so he decided stop making his carrier in US, coz he would make it as his escape place where he could live ordinary life...nowadays has been different condition, he'd mentally fit doing music carrier in US... One that broke Elvis' record no talent~>MORRRON thought
Interesting about him feeling self conscious on stage. And yes, you would, wouldn't you? The ending with the loose stringed tiger pants was making me smirk, haha 😄😋
I remember all those looks because I was there!! Sadly though, not many pictures because we didn’t take cameras everywhere with us or had phones!! Just pure unadulterated fun!! Miss those days like crazy!! London was & still is the best!!
