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A fit, fun and flirting Williams delivers

1st December 2006, 5:45 WST

 

Robbie Williams exploded into cheeky form last night as Perth hosted its biggest ever superstar show.

 

Flashing hard abs to the screaming girls below, Williams appeared after fireworks burst into a sky which cleared up just in time.

 

With giant screens recording his crazy antics and the biggest stage Perth has seen providing an amazing light show, the singer showed he has recovered from the “exhaustion†that led to him postponing the Asian leg of this Close Encounters world tour.

 

He opened with his 2004 hit Radio in typical high energy and then Rock DJ, one of his biggest hits, got the crowd bouncing as only this charismatic flirt can.

 

But Williams’ popularity lies not only in his showmanship. Last night he proved he can sing.

 

He revisited classic ballads, his best rock tunes and newest hits, injecting humour throughout.

 

Since the singer arrived in Perth there has been only a handful of fans outside his hotel — the Hyatt.

 

But he called on gorgeous girls to come sit in the lobby bar. “If you would like me to come sleep with you I will do that,†he said.

 

Williams’ best mate Jonathan Wilkes proved a fun character for Williams to play off as they performed Strong, Me and My Shadow and more together.

 

Williams flouted WA’s anti-smoking laws by lighting up on stage and dedicated Take That classic Back For Good to a 17-year-old girl who “flashed a boob†at him from the front row.

 

The crowd lapped it up.

 

From rolling around on stage to pulling funny faces and encouraging crowd participation, this entertainer rocked The Oval.

 

It was a high-octane performance in what has so far been a quiet visit for the superstar.

 

Williams played secret stress-relieving soccer on the eve of the concert which launched his Australian tour as his band searched for a Perth restaurant with fresh oysters.

 

He evaded fans and media but was said to be in high spirits as he kicked around at Lords Sports Club late on Wednesday. The pumped-up star looked happy, calling out “Merry Christmas!†to those watching.

 

Security was tight for the match against local players with only a select few people allowed in.

 

DAILE PEPPER

 

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A fit, fun and flirting Williams delivers

1st December 2006, 5:45 WST

 

Robbie Williams exploded into cheeky form last night as Perth hosted its biggest ever superstar show.

 

Flashing hard abs to the screaming girls below, Williams appeared after fireworks burst into a sky which cleared up just in time.

 

With giant screens recording his crazy antics and the biggest stage Perth has seen providing an amazing light show, the singer showed he has recovered from the “exhaustion†that led to him postponing the Asian leg of this Close Encounters world tour.

 

He opened with his 2004 hit Radio in typical high energy and then Rock DJ, one of his biggest hits, got the crowd bouncing as only this charismatic flirt can.

 

But Williams’ popularity lies not only in his showmanship. Last night he proved he can sing.

 

He revisited classic ballads, his best rock tunes and newest hits, injecting humour throughout.

 

Since the singer arrived in Perth there has been only a handful of fans outside his hotel — the Hyatt.

 

But he called on gorgeous girls to come sit in the lobby bar. “If you would like me to come sleep with you I will do that,†he said.

 

Williams’ best mate Jonathan Wilkes proved a fun character for Williams to play off as they performed Strong, Me and My Shadow and more together.

 

Williams flouted WA’s anti-smoking laws by lighting up on stage and dedicated Take That classic Back For Good to a 17-year-old girl who “flashed a boob†at him from the front row.

 

The crowd lapped it up.

 

From rolling around on stage to pulling funny faces and encouraging crowd participation, this entertainer rocked The Oval.

 

It was a high-octane performance in what has so far been a quiet visit for the superstar.

 

Williams played secret stress-relieving soccer on the eve of the concert which launched his Australian tour as his band searched for a Perth restaurant with fresh oysters.

 

He evaded fans and media but was said to be in high spirits as he kicked around at Lords Sports Club late on Wednesday. The pumped-up star looked happy, calling out “Merry Christmas!†to those watching.

 

Security was tight for the match against local players with only a select few people allowed in.

 

DAILE PEPPER

 

:yahoo:

you both scare me :o

:rofl: :rofl:

 

its just funny ^_^ :heart:

but, its because you spend many time together -_- :rolleyes:

fab review. No one like our Robbie to give more than just a show. He has an amazing sense of humour.

 

Nice to read that he can sing, of course he flipping well can!

 

and loved the line, he sang ballads, rock songs and new hits. Great :cheer: the amazing talent of Robbie.

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another poster :unsure:

 

 

you are a seconds late! :lol:

He always looks good for Australia. :thumbup:

Robbie, nice hair and oh, love those sideburns. :wub:

 

Robbie Williams lights up SubiReview by STM Music Editor Jay Hanna

December 01, 2006 06:00am

 

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BIG HIT: Britsh rocker Robbie Williams turned on the charm for Perth fans at Subiaco Oval last night in the first concert of his Australian tour. Picture: Natalie Slade

 

 

 

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FIREWORKS and the theme to Close Encounters of the Third Kind heralded the biggest concert in Perth's history and the start of Robbie Williams' highly anticipated Australian tour.

 

The atmosphere at Subiaco Oval was palpable as around 40,000 fans jostled for that all important first glimpse of pop superstar Robbie Williams.

 

Flames shot into the air as the enormous arrangement of semi-circular screens started a digital countdown. Voices of 40-year-olds joined 14-year-olds. Men's baritones joined in with more high pitched counting.

 

Rising from the ground, amid streams of vertical smoke, decked out in a black jacket, jeans, a blue scarf and Terminator-like shades stood Robbie Williams. The screams were deafening.

 

"Radio" heralded the arrival. Stopping a moment to bask in the adoration, Williams soon got down to business skipping around the stage and intermittently singing along with his backing singers. Singing took a backseat to the necessary posturing and posing.

 

This is after all what the crowds came to see. Williams immediately acquainted himself with the cameras that tracked his every move. Looking straight into the lens, his face beamed around Subiaco oval on the massive screens, Williams intimately told 40,000 people. "I love you".

 

"Good evening everybody," he bellowed. "I am Robbie Williams and this is my show."

 

And what a show it was. In the style of an old variety performance or a Vegas stage show, Williams took on the role, not of a singer, but of an entertainer.

 

He danced, he joked, he parodied, he pranced and teased the audience. Singing was not his priority and why should it be? It was almost unnecessary as backing tracks and back-up singers took care of the particulars. Williams' priority was to take care of the crowd, and he certainly did that.

 

Visually the show was spectacular. Shaped like a massive horseshoe the amazing stage had enough lights to power a small town. No expense was spared with dazzling light shows, fireworks, smoke, flames and lasers.

 

Amid that shiny setting, Williams was like a diamond in the rough. A scruffy scoundrel with an often dirty mouth and a cheeky smile.

 

The kind of man every woman wants to save from himself and every man (and oh yes there were quite a few) wishes he could be. A cross between a swaggering Mick Jagger and Jack Nicholson in The Shining, Williams often looked manic and demented, but as quickly turned earnest and endearing, showing an uncanny knack to mesmerise a stadium full of people.

 

In a recent interview Williams said who he is on stage is not who is in real life. "I am basically doing an impression of what I think a rock star or pop star is."

 

And while he does it well, it is the Robbie Williams that is lying just below the surface, the one that appeared when he was moved almost to tears at the end of "Angels", the Robbie we get glimpses of when he stops hamming it up, that truly intrigues.

 

But this was a show, a dazzling, bewildering stage show and as the captain of the ship, Williams simply must be larger than life. While watching The Rocky Horror Picture Show recently, Williams discovered his theatrical on-stage persona had more than a little in common with the film's Frank N. Furter. "The walk, the singing, the facial expressions - it's uncanny," he said. Indeed it was.

 

Williams played it up to full effect during "Tripping", while "Monsoon" proved a crowd-uniting moment with arms waving side to side.

 

Often stopping for lengthy chats with the audience, Williams, the eternal playboy, lamented the lack of visitors at his hotel. "There is nobody there," he said. "NOBODY". No doubt that will change.

 

He also asked why there were no old people in Perth. "I haven't seen any old people. What have you done with them?"

 

He baited the audience with: "I do believe Kylie arrived in town today", but hopes that she might appear for a duet on show closer "Kids" proved fruitless.

 

As he introduced new song "Love Light", Williams joked: "Don't worry it's not Rudebox". Good-naturedly acknowledging the widespread panning of his recent single. He saved that for the encore.

 

English television presenter, actor and musician Jonathan Wilkes, joined Williams for the duet they recorded for Robbie's Swing When You Are Winning album, "Me and My Shadow". Wilkes stuck around to ham it up on a hilarious rendition of The Beegees hit "Stayin' Alive" and "Strong". Together the pair were like a madcap comedy duo, tripping over each other, joking and jostling.

 

The only hint that Williams was tired came when he told the crowd: "We are going to do a strong called…" "Did I really say that? I'm f**king jet lagged."

 

Williams gave a nod to his boy band days with a version of "Back For Good" by Take That. It was followed by "Advertising Space", "Come Undone" and "Feel". "I'm not sure I understand," Williams said over and over before bidding the audience goodnight.

 

The encore kicked off with the blazing "Let Me Entertain You". Fireworks shot into the sky and everywhere people were on their feet, clapping and dancing along, as Williams, now decked out in an Adidas tracksuit top, ran around the stage.

 

Rudebox was next, followed by showstopper "Angels". Williams was visibly moved by the sing-along and resounding applause. Then with "Kids" it was all over. Williams thanking the crowd profusely. And again it was there. That touch of humility and that slightly melancholic air. The little boy lost on his multi-million dollar stage.

 

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BIG HIT: Britsh rocker Robbie Williams turned on the charm for Perth fans at Subiaco Oval last night in the first concert of his Australian tour. Picture: Natalie Slade

 

 

 

Dunno if you guys already know this, but tonights concert is broadcast live on the radio. http://www.929.com.au/shows/robbietour (click on listen live on the right) Concert starts at 7pm (WST) which is GMT +8 :P Hope you can tune in!

 

I'll try tape it for y'all and upload it over the weekend :thumbup:

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Thanks to TLC from TRWS ^_^

 

 

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He's got really good reviews :thumbup:

And how nice of the Austalian press to acknowledge that he can actually sing B)

He looks much more alive then he did for the UK/S American gigs. His rest definatly paid off :D
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