It's mad to think it was 2009 when he came back :o

 

Where has that time gone?

 

 

Frightening :o

Bodies was such a great comeback single, it's a shame the album didn't go to #1 but #2 is still a great position and personally, it is one of my favourite Robbie albums.

Bodies was such a great comeback single, it's a shame the album didn't go to #1 but #2 is still a great position and personally, it is one of my favourite Robbie albums.

 

Bodies received a fairly good reception when it was released but Robbie himself did not think so at the time. It's a song I actually love, one of my favourites ...

 

 

Critical reception

Popjustice called the song "[it's] a confident, dignified comeback single with a big chorus" commenting that the song is "better than: 'Let Me Entertain You' , as good as: 'Rock DJ', not as good as: 'Feel'." and adding that: "'Bodies' is not a comeback single that takes many chances – it is, career wise, Robbie's most important single since 'Angels' and there's obviously a certain amount of brand rebuilding needed. But nor is it a comeback single that attempts to pretend the last three years haven't happened. [...] 'Bodies' sounds like Robbie and Trevor Horn bringing out the best in each other – in this case 'the best' equalling a big comeback single from Britain's best male popstar."[6]

 

Digital Spy gave the single four stars (out of five) and said that: "With an Ian Brown-esque funky strut, some monkish chanting and plenty of electro squelches, he hasn't completely ditched the not-so-successful experimentation of his last LP, but this time around he counterbalances it with a whopping great chorus that will have even Gary Barlow green with envy. [...] Packed full of his usual raised eyebrow cheekiness and with a barmy-but-bloody-massive bridge, we're still not entirely sure what the Robster's actually singing about. However, by the time he's launched into the choir-backed crescendo, on which he hollers like a hyperactive preacher, we're too sold to care. Welcome back Robbie – and don't leave it so long next time."[7]

 

At a Southend gig in September 2012, Robbie commented that "Bodies" and "Rudebox" were both "lame songs" and that he had "let himself down". However, after fans spoke up against his claims via YouTube comments, he added the song to the setlist for his stadium tour for the following album.[citation needed]

 

 

wiki

Bodies was such a great comeback single, it's a shame the album didn't go to #1 but #2 is still a great position and personally, it is one of my favourite Robbie albums.

I know! Spoilt his 100% record.

 

I was a bit gutted about that at the time but I think that probably helped RW and his Management in the long run.

 

 

 

Background

In an interview with Magic FM, Williams said that the song is a promise to his daughter Teddy. He said: "Go Gentle is a promise I'm making to my daughter. It was written when she first arrived on the planet and I'd been a selfish popstar for most of my life and then all of a sudden I've been asked to take care of this whole person. I still am scared that I'm not up to the task! I'm doing a good job of being dad but it's scary, you have to look after this person for the whole of their life, I'm not very good at even looking after me!".

 

 

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Go Gentle" was first released onto YouTube on 16 October 2013 at a total length of three minutes and fifty seconds. The video shows Williams dressed as a sea captain and performing the song on a parade float decorated as a wooden ship, backed by a band dressed as sailors, moving through the streets of downtown Los Angeles

 

Critical reception

Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the song a positive review, stating:

 

"The singer's showmanship makes him a natural when it comes to the bravado and assurance of swing music [...] But with a classic whistle line, a smooth melody and Robbie's undiminished star quality, we're pretty certain 'Go Gentle' will stand the test of time to serve its true purpose." 4/5 stars

 

You're gonna meet some strangers.

Welcome to the zoo.

Bitter disappointments.

Except for one or two.

Some of them are angry.

Some of them are mean.

Most of them are twisted.

Few of them are clean.

 

Now when you go dancing with young men down at the disco.

Just keep it simple.

You don't have to kiss though.

Don't waste time whit the idiots

Think that they're heroes.

They will betray you.

Stick with us weirdos.

 

For all your days and nights

I'm gonna be there,

I'm gonna be there, yes I will.

Go gentle through your life.

If you want me I'll be there.

When you need me I'll be there for you.

 

Don't try to make them love you.

Don't answer every call.

Baby be a giant.

Let the world be small.

Some of them are deadly.

Some don't let it show.

If they try and hurt you.

Just let your daddy know.

 

Now when you go

Giving your heart make sure they deserve it.

If they haven't earned it.

Keep searching, it's worth it.

 

For all your days and nights (days and night)

I'm gonna be there (I'm gonna be there)

I'm gonna be there, yes I will.

Go gentle through your life (through your life)

If you want me I'll be there (If you want me I'll be there)

When you need me I'll be there for you.

 

Go gentle to the light (to the light)

I'm gonna be there (I'm gonna be there)

I'm gonna be there, yes I will.

If all your days are nights (days are nights)

When you want me I'll be there (If you want me I'll be there)

Say my name and I'll be there for you

 

 

Wiki ....

Go Gentle is a lovely song :wub:

 

I've been enjoying Mixed Signals the last few days, it's definitely one of his best songs from the 2010s imo.

Go Gentle is a lovely song :wub:

 

I've been enjoying Mixed Signals the last few days, it's definitely one of his best songs from the 2010s imo.

 

 

It was one I never got into, maybe I will listen to it again ..

Go Gentle means a lot to me.

My only tattoo and my wish for my children and now my grand children.

 

"Go Gentle through your life" :wub:

 

Gorgeous song. Although I don't suppose we will hear him sing it live again. -_-

Go Gentle means a lot to me.

My only tattoo and my wish for my children and now my grand children.

 

"Go Gentle through your life" :wub:

 

Gorgeous song. Although I don't suppose we will hear him sing it live again. -_-

 

 

 

:heart: :heart: :heart:

 

 

:heart: :heart:

Go Gentle means a lot to me.

My only tattoo and my wish for my children and now my grand children.

 

"Go Gentle through your life" :wub:

 

Gorgeous song. Although I don't suppose we will hear him sing it live again. -_-

 

I could see him doing another swing album down the line, I mean he has done two already so why not another :lol:

 

 

I could see him doing another swing album down the line, I mean he has done two already so why not another :lol:

 

Yes - I think you're right Tombo ^_^

This kinda leaves me speechless :o

 

 

Hard to believe this was 18 years ago on a lovely summers evening

 

 

 

 

 

 

Always loved this mix

 

 

 

Misunderstood live, really nice :wub:

 

 

Always loved this mix

 

Always admired him doing that Latin America bit of the Close Encounters tour in late 2006

 

It was the bit he did after the Asia leg was cancelled - when it was all unravelling.

 

Showed a bit of guts to carry on I think.

 

 

Take That & Robbie Williams - Greatest day - Bodies - You Know Me (Children In Need 2009)

 

 

 

 

Misunderstood is probably one I play quite a bit as well, love that song & this performance :wub: