July 7th 2024.
As the sun set over London's beautiful Hyde Park, fans eagerly awaited the arrival of one of Britain's biggest stars, Robbie Williams. And boy, did he deliver. As he took to the stage for his headline gig at BST Hyde Park, it was clear that this was more than just a regular concert for Robbie. This was a special moment, a homecoming of sorts, for a man who is currently the happiest he's ever been.
This wasn't Robbie's first time at the massive festival, which has played host to some of the world's biggest stars, including Celine Dion, Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift, and Sir Elton John. But this time around, it felt different. Robbie, now 50 years old, has come a long way since his debut at BST in 2019. He's now a national treasure, and he owned it from the moment he made his grand entrance.
Accompanied by his stunning dancers, some Beefeaters in full regalia, and even a cardboard cutout of his old sparring partner Noel Gallagher, Robbie made a grand entrance from his backstage dressing room. The camera followed him as he strutted through the winding backstage area, building anticipation with each step, until he finally arrived on stage to the opening notes of "Let Me Entertain You."
And entertain us, he did. With the sun shining down and England's victory in the Euro 2024 game against Switzerland still fresh in everyone's minds, Robbie was in a fantastic mood. "Thank f*** England won!" he exclaimed, beaming. "How are you feeling, everybody? Are you excited to see me?"
The entire night was a celebration of Robbie, the ultimate showman. He took us on a journey through his life, from his days as a member of Take That to his solo career and everything in between. With each song, he shared a piece of himself with the audience, and it was clear that he was in a really good place.
"I'm really f***ing happy today," he told us. "This is the most happy and most chilled out I've been before a show, ever." Despite his difficult past, which is now firmly a part of British pop culture, Robbie wears it like a badge of honor. And it was this backstory that formed the basis of his BST Hyde Park show.
We were treated to a glimpse of his bare backside on the massive screens as he played Take That's debut video, "Do What U Like." He then went on to tell the story of how he left the band in 1995, feeling underappreciated, before his life-changing stint at Glastonbury Festival where he broke free and became Robbie Williams 2.0, partying with icons like Liam and Noel Gallagher.
Saluting the Britpop era, Robbie even performed renditions of Oasis' "Don't Look Back in Anger" and Supergrass' "Alright," with Gaz Coombes making a surprise appearance on stage. But the biggest surprise of the night came when Danny Dyer, everyone's favorite cockney legend and EastEnders icon, joined Robbie on stage to chant Blur's "Parklife" while a 44-strong brass band of Beefeaters marched across the stage.
It was a weird but magnificent moment, and only Robbie Williams could pull it off. He continued to take us through his career, with hits like "Back For Good" and "Love My Life," dedicating the latter to his wife Ayda Field and their four children who were watching from above the crowds.
But it was the classic anthems that really got the crowd going. With each song, the audience sang along, reminding Robbie that he truly is one of the most successful artists of all time. And he was loving it. His voice was on point, his performance full of energy and bad boy sex appeal. And he knew it, too, telling us that he looks "f***ing great" right now.
As the night came to an end, Robbie closed out with his iconic hit "Angels," complete with fireworks and a massive singalong. And as he left the stage, the entire crowd chanted "It's coming home," reminding him that not only is he loved, but he's also right where he belongs.
"Thank you for helping me remain on the planet. I love you guys," he told us, completely sincere and without a hint of irony. This night was not just for the fans, but also for Robbie himself. And it was a night that no one in attendance will ever forget.
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