Posted January 29Jan 29 Rob continues to inspire :) Later in the year, Taylor had an emotional epiphany while watching the Robbie Williams biopic Better Man. She’s effusive as she explains how its warts-and-all tale – which charts Williams’ working-class childhood in Stoke-on-Trent, through to the fallout of his departure from Take That and resulting substance abuse issues – stirred up feelings in her about her own journey, despite having gone through different hardships. The film sees Williams, represented via a CGI monkey, start to reconnect with childhood friends after briefly hitting pause on his solo career. Taylor says that she recently made the same move, as part of wanting to envision a more sustainable future for herself in the industry. The resulting insights she’s gleaned about her relationships and mental health are encapsulated within A Complicated Woman’s core objective of accepting how it feels to be a flawed, vulnerable public person. “None of this is about me wanting to be a c–-ty little pop star anymore. It’s sort of deeply embarrassing to me to remember the version of myself who wanted to be famous.” Taylor says. “This whole journey has taught me that what’s important is people and community. That’s what the music means to me.” Taylor will enter this new era, too, with a stronger self-preservationist streak. Her hope is to keep the goalposts firmly in one place, knowing that she feels at peace with her relative obscurity on the world stage. “Everyone’s telling me, ‘You should go to America,’” she says with a sigh. “Obviously it’d be nice because of the sheer money there is to be made out there, but Slow Club toured America so many times. I can’t go back to playing to like, 50 people!” Well, remember Better Man? Robbie didn’t ever quite crack the States, Billboard UK posits. “Exactly,” Taylor responds. She smiles. “And that’s okay.” https://www.billboard.com/music/features/se...bel-1235884369/ @1884278534191095864
February 4Feb 4 Let's re-open this type of thread but for both acts together. Let's use the thread mostly for a cases when somebody mentions them in their interviews, etc.
February 4Feb 4 Author EJH0ifD-OFs Thanks for posting that video Alex. How lovely to hear Tom Grennan talk about Robbie like that . It's so refreshing to hear a young man like Tom not be afraid to speak his mind . He's so right about Robbie 'finding his own lane' when he left Take That & doing his own thing .
February 4Feb 4 Author Slightly :offtopic: Take That make a very brief appearance at some Smash Hits Awards in the early 1990's in the Boyzone documentary currently on Sky. Louis Walsh & NMS have a lot in common in terms of management style but I would say that LW comes across even worse than NMS ...
February 5Feb 5 I don't think NMS was that bad in general, if I'm honest. I know Robbie had/has issues with him but I don't believe that to be the case for the others. Gary and Mark are on record thanking him for their opportunity. Robbie had it bad at times. However, out of all of them Jason had it by far the worst from NMS. Edited February 5Feb 5 by nirvanamusic
February 6Feb 6 Author In the first video Nick Brine talks about working with Rob in secret when he was still in contract with Take That , he also talks about Robbie working during these session with a gut called Owen Morris & that there must be some tapes out there with songs on it from those sessions. Turns out Robbie mentioned Owen Mprris in a video he did 2018 & a song they had written together called Go Now , cool song actually , They also wrote Cheap Love songs together. There is also a picture of Robbie with Noel, Liam & Owen so I guess they hung out together 7e7JAvKX89k?si=6F4ipCn1ff-l-7DY Video courtesy James Hargreaves 1xTnu0v8yM8?si=EI4Uh_D09Jf4yud6 Video courtesy Elisa http://www.oasis-recordinginfo.co.uk/?page_id=702 Photo by Tim Abbot Just a note on the Oasis connection *The credits to the Masterplan album state that Underneath the Sky was recorded in May 1995 at Rockfield Studios, during the sessions for (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? However, no mention is made of the song in any published account of the Morning Glory sessions. Also, a promotional card included with the 7″ vinyl single of Don’t Look Back in Anger describes Underneath the Sky as ‘a brand new track recorded following their US tour in October’. Noel, Liam, and Robbie Williams at Maison Rouge in Sept 95, recording Cum on Feel the Noize Above: Noel, Liam, Robbie Williams, and Owen Morris and company at Maison Rouge in September 1995, working on Oasis’s cover of Slade’s Cum on Feel the Noize. Photo by Tim Abbot. Thanks to Tom S for the scan. In the absence of any more accurate information on the track, I have suggested that it was recorded at Maison Rogue, as many of the earlier B-sides were recorded there. In an interview to promote the Masterplan album Noel Gallagher (1998) recalled that the song was recorded on the same day as their cover of Slade’s Cum on Feel the Noize; Tim Abbot’s (1996) book on Oasis includes a photo of the band in the studio during this session (shown above) but doesn’t mention which studio it is; the caption under the photo says ‘Chris Abbot and Noel spend a night reminiscing about Noddy Holder and Slade – a B-side develops in twenty-four hours. Anyone still standing is drafted in for backing vocals – get your boots on, skinhead.’ As the picture shows Robbie Williams in the studio this raises the possibility that he sings some backing vocals on that track. The control room pictured also resembles the one shown in this picture of Maison Rogue studio 2 on the excellent Philsbook website. http://www.oasis-recordinginfo.co.uk/?page_id=702 View this post on Instagram R0O__830PvI?si=TgZCAXF5t-KkNOyS Video Oasis Edited February 6Feb 6 by Sydney11
February 12Feb 12 In yesterday's Drew's show this lady told a funny story with Rob :D 5lob3IzZ160 https://people.com/selma-blair-says-robbie-...fridge-11678528 Selma Blair Says This Singer Once Left Her House 'Abruptly' Because Her Fridge Was Empty: 'That Wasn't Gonna Work' "It was almost a date. A million years ago," the 'Cruel Intentions' actress said of her get-together with a former boy band member Selma Blair isn't much of a cook and apparently that was a turn-off for a certain celebrity. During an appearance on the Tuesday, Feb. 11 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, Blair, 52, was discussing whether she'd be open to dating again when she mentioned her get-together with Take That singer Robbie Williams, 50. “I haven’t given up on romance, but I’m not knowing how to try,” the Cruel Intentions star told Barrymore. “Once, when I was even younger, there was a potential. There was actually an actor — Robbie Williams was over my house and it was almost a date. A million years ago,” she recalled. Blair then said the British star left part way through their hangout after discovering she wasn't talented in the iamspamspamami “He opens up my refrigerator and he's like, ‘I gotta go,’ ” she remembered, adding, “I heard from the friend, I'm like ‘Why did he leave so abruptly?’ [And they said], ‘Oh, your iamspamspamamiwas empty and he knew you don't cook, so that wasn't gonna work for him.’ ” “Bravo to him for knowing he needed a tummy filled from his woman,” Blair admitted. Barrymore then suggested, “There’s also DoorDash,” to which Blair responded, “There wasn’t at the time. This was like 30 years ago, probably.” “I probably had like a bottle of champagne and like a Fig Newton in the fridge from a year ago. So he judged accurately that I wasn't the one that was gonna nourish him,” she said. Williams, who released his new biopic Better Man in December, has since tied the knot with Ayda Field, 45. The pair married in 2010 and now share four children together: daughters Teddy, 12, and Coco, 6, as well as sons Charlie, 10, and Beau, 5.
February 13Feb 13 Let me introduce the debut single (2025) of a new artist Alwyn Morrison. dK2SiNcDJqY The producer of the track is Michael Carey. https://www.michaelcarey.com/ He worked with Robbie on Coffee Tea and Sympathy song: Loops/Drum Programming/BVs/Pro Tools. Regarding Alwyn I can say that Robbie is one of his influence and can feel it in his single too. Some recent interview with him: Alwyn Morrison Sings About Why People Stay In The Place Where Their Hearts Get Broken The song—which other music outlets have described as ‘as if The Goo Goo Dolls, Counting Crows, and Robbie Williams came together on a musical journey in New York’—tells a story that feels both catchy and heartbreaking, capturing a unique perspective on New York City. Yet, it could easily apply to any city that draws people in with its inexplicable energy. It’s a story anyone who’s struggled, felt lost, or experienced loneliness can relate to. MIM: Tell us about the creation process of this project. Alwyn: The creation process for this song was both personal and deeply inspired by the people around me. When I sat down to write the lyrics, I knew I didn’t want to tell just my story. I wanted to create something that anyone who’s struggled, felt lost, or experienced loneliness could relate to. I started by reflecting on my own experiences in New York, but then I got curious about what others were feeling. I asked some of my closest friends to describe the city in one sentence or explain why they were here. The more I asked, the more I realized that New York doesn’t have one definitive answer. It’s different for everyone. But the one common thread was that everyone wanted to stay. That complexity is part of what makes the city so powerful. Musically, my good friend and co-writer Mike Ales helped bring the song to life. We recorded the track in Los Angeles with my producer, Michael Carey, who also played the iconic guitar solo that, honestly, became my favorite part of the song. It just ties everything together perfectly. The whole process felt like a journey of discovery, both personally and creatively. MIM: What does this project mean to you? Alwyn: This project means a lot to me, as it marks the beginning of my musical journey and a deeper exploration of my connection with New York City. I’m calling this song the first chapter because it serves as an introduction not only to the song but to a broader theme that will run through many of my future releases. New York is such an integral part of who I am, and I reference it often in my music. This song is about the energy of the city, the people it draws in, and the sense of belonging, or lack of it, that so many experience there. It’s a love letter to the city in all its chaotic beauty, but it’s just the beginning. In terms of sound, this project represents a fusion of my influences. I’ve always been drawn to the raw energy of an electric guitar, like the one in “The City,” which has this gritty yet hopeful tone. As for my overall sound, I’ve been heavily influenced by iconic rock bands like The Cars, The Cranberries, and The Cure, bands that knew how to blend melodic hooks with emotional depth. But there’s a lot more diversity in what I’m creating. Some of my upcoming songs have a more pop vibe, and I embrace that because, at heart, I’m a ’90s pop kid. That era of music shaped me in so many ways, and it continues to be a big part of my sound. This project is a reflection of that blend… Rock meets pop, personal storytelling meets universal themes. And it’s all building toward something much bigger. For me, it’s the start of a lifelong musical exploration. MIM: Who are your biggest musical influences? Alwyn: It’s tough for me to pinpoint exactly who has influenced my sound, because my musical tastes are so diverse, and I’m constantly inspired by a wide range of artists and genres. It’s hard to separate what influences me as an artist from what I just love as a fan. I think everything I listen to finds its way into my music in some way, even if I can’t always identify the specific influences. That being said, there are certain artists who have had a huge impact on me from the start. P!nk, Robbie Williams, and Sia are some of my all-time favorites. Their ability to blend vulnerability with powerful performances has always inspired me. I also have a deep love for rock music. Artists like Oasis, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, and The All-American Rejects immediately come to mind. Their anthemic sounds and emotional depth have shaped the way I approach songwriting and performance. At the same time, I’ve always had a love for country music. Artists like Kenny Chesney, John Denver, Kelsea Ballerini, and Lainey Wilson have influenced my storytelling and my connection to the emotional side of music. I think what excites me about all these artists is how they blend different elements, whether it’s the raw energy of rock, the emotion of pop, or the heart of country, and how that shows up in my music. MIM: What inspires you to create music? Alwyn: Music has always been a constant in my life. Growing up, I learned to play the piano, flute, and guitar, and I even spent years playing the xylophone in my school orchestra. But it’s really been the personal challenges I’ve faced in the last couple of years that have driven me to create more than ever. During that time, I found myself writing constantly. Songs seemed to pour out of me. For this particular track, “The City,” the inspiration came from a single line I couldn’t shake: “The city that will break your heart.” I kept singing it over and over, and it just stuck with me. There was something about it that felt both catchy and heartbreaking, as if it captured a unique perspective on New York City, a place that both lifts you up and knocks you down. But honestly, it could be any city with that magnetic pull. Some places just have an inexplicable energy, and I wanted to capture that feeling. Music has always been a way for me to process my emotions, and lately, it’s become my way of making sense of life’s highs and lows. It’s that raw honesty and connection that inspires me to keep writing. MIM: What is one piece of advice you would tell your younger self, or anyone who is pursuing a career in music? Alwyn: If I could give one piece of advice to my younger self, or to anyone pursuing a career in music, it would be: Collaborate. Embrace the power of working with other musicians, and don’t be afraid to create together. Some of the most fulfilling and exciting moments in my career have come from collaborating with others. Over the last couple of years, I’ve taken the step of sharing my music with fellow artists, and it’s been a game-changer. There’s something magical about giving one of my songs to another musician and seeing how they bring their own voice to it. So my advice is simple: don’t be afraid to share, to learn from others, and to let collaboration take your music to new heights. You never know what kind of magic can happen when different minds come together. MIM: What can listeners look forward to from you? Alwyn: I look forward to my second single, which will dive even deeper into my personal love and heartbreak story with New York. It’s a love song that’s set to be released on Valentine’s Day, and I’m really excited about it. The track is a synth-pop power ballad called “Lenox Hill” that paints a vivid picture of both love and loss, all set against the backdrop of one of New York’s most romantic neighborhoods. I co-wrote it with my very good friend and incredibly talented composer, Michael Kooman (who’s worked with artists like Patti LuPone and Audra McDonald). It’s a deeply emotional song that I think many people will connect with, whether they’ve experienced love in New York or just been touched by a love story that feels bigger than life itself. There’s a lot of heart in this one, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear it. Stay tuned for more to come from Alwyn Morrison by subscribing to his YouTube channel. https://www.musicinminnesota.com/alwyn-morr...rts-get-broken/ And one more pleasant part from another interview: You’ve mentioned influences like The Cars, The Cranberries, P!nk, and Sia. How do these artists’ styles resonate in your work? From The Cars, The Cure, The Cranberries, I’ve drawn inspiration from their ability to blend powerful, emotive melodies with rock-driven energy. I love how they balance raw emotion with accessible, catchy hooks. P!nk, Robbie Williams and Sia have influenced me with their bold, unapologetic style and their ability to express vulnerability in such a powerful way. Their songs feel both personal and anthemic, and I’ve always admired that balance of intimacy and strength. When it came to “The City,” I wanted to blend that raw energy of rock with the catchy, emotional appeal of pop. The guitar-driven energy in the track carries that rock influence, while the overall melody and structure lean more into a pop format. For me, it’s about creating a sound that feels both powerful and relatable, capturing the emotional depth of the song while maintaining that accessibility and catchy appeal. https://thoughtswordsaction.com/2025/01/22/...alwyn-morrison/
February 16Feb 16 The new Bridget Jones 4 movie was released recently. And there are 2 surprises: - It has Take That reference in some scene - Robbie's Have You Met Miss Jones? song is in the BJ movie again - in the end. --- Bridget Jones Mad About the Boy soundtrack Rose Morris – ‘Weeds’ Sade – ‘The Sweetest Gift’ David Bowie – ‘Modern Love’ RAYE – ‘Worth It’ Celeste – ‘Love Is Back’ Glass Animals – ‘Toes’ Jessie Ware – ‘Pearls’ Al Green – ‘What A Wonderful Thing Love Is’ Elmiene – ‘Light Work’ Dinah Washington – ‘Mad About The Boy’ Fatboy Slim – ‘Praise You’ Nina Simone – ‘I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl’ The Hanseroth Twins – ‘A Little Respect’ The Clash – ‘Should I Stay Or Should I Go’ Jamie Cullum – ‘Turn On The Lights’ George Ezra – ‘Blame It On Me’ Barbara Acklin – ‘Am I The Same Girl’ Olivia Dean – ‘Dive’ Robbie Williams – ‘Have You Met Miss Jones?’
February 17Feb 17 Author I love that song! going to see this on Tuesday - can't wait :wub: I'm off to see Kneecap this evening :lol:
February 17Feb 17 Author The new Bridget Jones 4 movie was released recently. And there are 2 surprises: - It has Take That reference in some scene - Robbie's Have You Met Miss Jones? song is in the BJ movie again - in the end. --- Bridget Jones Mad About the Boy soundtrack Rose Morris – ‘Weeds’ Sade – ‘The Sweetest Gift’ David Bowie – ‘Modern Love’ RAYE – ‘Worth It’ Celeste – ‘Love Is Back’ Glass Animals – ‘Toes’ Jessie Ware – ‘Pearls’ Al Green – ‘What A Wonderful Thing Love Is’ Elmiene – ‘Light Work’ Dinah Washington – ‘Mad About The Boy’ Fatboy Slim – ‘Praise You’ Nina Simone – ‘I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl’ The Hanseroth Twins – ‘A Little Respect’ The Clash – ‘Should I Stay Or Should I Go’ Jamie Cullum – ‘Turn On The Lights’ George Ezra – ‘Blame It On Me’ Barbara Acklin – ‘Am I The Same Girl’ Olivia Dean – ‘Dive’ Robbie Williams – ‘Have You Met Miss Jones?’ Thanks for this Alex, lovely too see the franchise keeping up the Robbie tradition with their song selection. My favourites to date are Not Of This Earth & the wonderful Misunderstood ulaU-nMDiKI?si=KXk2aqeQ0Kr_fj1r VZstlhvM068?si=6n2auSgdb9Rw54pw
February 23Feb 23 Author Well I was not expecting that . Dua Lipa's celebrity crush :P 29lQfK18bxU?si=jvPLxo9PWY3uhFPX
