"X FACTOR WAS FUN LAST WEEK"
HEY FRIENDLIES,
HOW DO?
I'VE BEEN A VERY BUSY BOY.....
NO DAYS OFF FOR THE LAST 6 WEEKS....(AND LOVING IT)
SO MANY PLANS....SO MANY IRONS IN THE FIRE....
SO MUCH I CAN'T TELL YOU ABOUT ; )
WITHIN MONTHS I'M ABOUT TO EMBARK ON THE BUSIEST
PERIOD OF MY CAREER TO DATE AND I CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT STARTED....
EVERYTHING SEEMS NEW........
I'VE TAKEN THE IDEA OF FRIENDLY GIGS A BIT FUTHER...BUT YOU'LL HAVE TO WAIT A BIT TO FIND OUT....SORRY ; )
FARRELL'S UP AND RUNNING AND DOING VERY WELL.....LOVING IT.....
I'M LEARNING A DIFFERENT TRADE......OLD DOG NEW TRICKS.....
WITH THE AMAZING BEN DICKENS COMING OVER FROM BURBERRY
I FEEL LIKE I DID WHEN WHEN ME AND GUY CHAMBERS STARTED WRITING SONGS TOGETHER.,....EXCITING TIMES....
RE NEW ALBUM...I THINK A WHILE AGO I SAID THE NEW ALBUM SOUNDS LIKE ESCAPOLOGY
I'LL HAVE TO REVISE THAT....THE NEW ALBUM SOUNDS LIKE NON OF THE OLD ONES....
BUT I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO WHAT YOU WANT FROM ME ...
YOU WANT GUITAR/PIANO/HEART ON MY SLEEVE STUFF...OK...YOU GOT IT....
I MADE THE LAST COUPLE OF ALBUMS FOR ME AND HAD A GREAT TIME DOING IT
BUT MY RAISON D'ETRE (WORLD DOMINATION) WAS MISSING....IT'S BACK
I KNOW IT SEEMS LIKE AGES UNTIL ANYTHING WILL HAPPEN...
BUT IT FEELS LIKE 5 MINUTES AGO I WAS SAYING "THIS TIME NEXT YEAR I'LL BE ON STAGE WITH TAKE THAT"
THAT CAME AND WENT QUICKLY DIDN'T IT?
X FACTOR WAS FUN LAST WEEK....NICE TO GO TO A TV STUDIO AND NOT BE WORKING
IT FELT LIKE THE LAST DAY OF TERM BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS....GAZ WAS ON GREAT FORM
HE'S THE MOST UNFLAPPABLE MAN IN THE BUSINESS ...I'VE LEARNT SO MUCH FROM HIM
HE'S TEFLON GAZ NOTHING STICKS...HE JUST GETS ON WITH ENJOYING HIMSELF...
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IT WAS NICE TO GET REACQUAINTED WITH MARCUS TOO.....GREAT SINGER VERY HANDSOME AND A LOVELY PERSON TO BOOT....
OH TALKING OF REACQUAINTED OLLY MURS WAS THERE...WHAT A PERFORMANCE WITH THE MUPPETS!.....
I TOLD HIM HE'S A BONAFIDE PROPER POPSTAR NOW....I'M SURE ME AND HIM WILL BE SPENDNG MORE TIME TOGETHER AT SOME POINT....
I ALSO GOT TO HAVE A CHAT WITH THE BEAUTIFUL KELLY ROWLAND ...WHAT A KIND SPIRIT SHE'S GOT...SHE'S A GOODY.....
LOUIS GAVE ME A HARD TIME FOR WEARING SUNGLASSES INDOORS AND RIGHTLY HE SHOULD ....
THE INDOOR SUNGLASS WEARER IS A TWAT....BUT I HAD BIG BLACK JET LAG RINGS UNDER MY EYES.....
SO I'LL TAKE TWAT FOR AN EVENING .....WE TALKED JEDWARD AND I SENT THEM MY BEST WISHES...
WE ALSO TALKED WESTLIFE FOR A WHILE...THE LADS ARE ON THEIR LAST TOUR...WHAT A CAREER THEY'VE HAD...
(JUST GOES TO SHOW HOW LONG TAKE THAT COULD HAVE STAYED TOGETHER ,,.,.,,)
THEY'RE PROPER GRAFTERS...I'M PROUD OF THEM...SOAK IT ALL IN LADS...
THE NEXT DAY FOUND ME AT STRICTLY.....MY MATE ROBBIE SAVAGE SAID COME DOWN SO I DID....
I CAN'T REMEMBER THE LAST TIME I'VE HAD A COMPULSION TO HAVE MY PICTURE TAKEN WITH ANYBODY..
BUT THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT SUE POLLARD....SHE ASKED ME ''IS IT FOR YOUR MUM?''
NO SUE IT WAS FOR ME....I'LL TREASURE IT....THANK YOU....

I HAD A GREAT CHAT WITH JASON DONAVON IN BETWEEN REHEARSALS TOO....WHAT A TOP BLOKE
ROBBIE DID REALLY WELL HE WAS SO COMMITTED. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING MORE OF HIM ON TELLY. HE'S A GREAT CHARACTER
AND SUCH A WARM GUY... HE WANTED ME TO THANK YOU FOR ANY SUPPORT YOU THREW HIS WAY....
I'M GOING TO TRY AND GET A RADIO RUDEBOX READY FOR CHRISTMAS.....
I DID SAY THE NEXT ONE WOULD BE JUST BOYS.....BUT THAT DOESNT SEEM RIGHT FOR A CRIMBO SPECTACULAR....
SO THE GANG WILL BE BACK....
MUCH LOVE FOLKS....
I'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON WHEN I CAN....
UNTIL THEN,...THANKS FOR GROWING OLD WITH ME...YOU KEPT YOUR PROMISE
NOW IT'S TIME I LIVED UP TO MY PART OF THE BARGAIN....
ROBERT
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I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. i met a lady who said she met you backstage at Knebworth, and she made me cry with jealousy lol. and she told me her brother has spoken to you about another tour or something? then i cried with happiness hahaha :') also, I'm SO SO SO EXCITED to hear your new stuff, even though there are still songs of yours I've never heard before (BAD FRIENDLY) hahahha anyway, good luck & keep blogging please tehe (: love love xoxoxo
Robbie! What I love about you is that you're such a good and genuine and I think I speak for most fans when I say all of the music you've made in previous years has been to my liking. You don't have to change for us! We love your music whatever you're doing and as long as you love making it as much as we love listening then it's all cool! I would love for you to do another tour (UK preferably) and also some other countries because I know that a lot of people missed out. Just you this time, I prefer it that way! Oh and also, when it came to the part of the dance off, I see what you did there, keep on :D Haha, love you Rob! 'Keep on' making brilliant music <3
Sounds all exciting Rob x I can't wait to hear the new album and hear some more news about the gig x looking forward to christmas Rudebox Radio , you can play some christmas classics I think after all that rushing around you derserve a rest Love Laura x.x
Hi rob it's lovely to hear from you so keep blogging xx
DEAREST ROBERT I´m so glad you sound so enthusiastic and happy about everything-There couldn´t be better news than you and Guy Chambers co-writing again...a big wish of mine came true finally...you made great songs together.I also wish you perform again BLASPHEMY in a live show...such a song ♥ Thank you so much for another next RUDEBOX RADIO...I love your programmes. Best luck with your clothes too if you found a new source for creation in them♥ All my love from Argentina and thanks again for Progress dvd ♥♥♥
Hi Rob! Thanks for this lovely blog!!! LOL - "teflon Gaz"!!! But I must say, sometimes I also feel like having some teflon people around me ;-) They must be happy, I guess... And hey, what great news - friendly gigs!!! Can't wait!!! Thank YOU for growing old with us, Rob :-) Much love ♥ and have a nice Christmas time! Conny
Always a pleasure to hear from you Robbie and on my Birthday too! Can I have a birthday kiss?! Can't wait to hear new material from you! Merry Christmas x x x
Hi Robbie, great post, just wanted to say I love your comment about 'growing old with you', struck a chord because I have grown up with you! Been a fan since I was 8 and now I am 26 - love the fact I've stayed a fan and followed your music, both with and without Take That all these years. Was at the Dublin concert this year and got the DVD a few days ago - brought back just how AMAZING it was. You made the show unbelievably good and I cant wait to see you back in Dublin sometime soon. Hope you have a lovely Christmas! Laurel, Belfast xxx
So pleased to see you´re having a great pre-xmas-time on the island... other than that I can only agree with my previous speaker dirce... it is a real bless for us to see you in such a funfuckingtastic mood! Keep it up amd have a wonderful x-mas!
I smile with you ♥
I’m rereading “Feel” and thinking: did you realize, Rob, how much you changed yourself since then? How sweet you are now, how happy, full of energy, healthy, finding pleasure in your job, having so many activities... What happened? To whom or to what to attribute so huge transformation? Is it a matter of maturity? Loving and being loved? Actually, it’s a real bless for us, friendlies, and we thank whatever or whoever could be responsible for your fantastic mood. Strong hug.
I love seeing you enjoying yourself! So many projects - your excitement makes me excited too. Can't wait to hear more about the friendly gigs! Growing old? What the hell you're talking about?! Indeed we just managed to finally grow up - Thank you for letting us grow up with YOU! This is our time. And it's great! But old? Never ever! There will be so much more. So much more! And i can't wait for it! Have a wonderful Christmas time! Love Amarula
Hey Mr. Williams, glad you are having fun in England. But I am here in sunny LA looking for ya. Read my message @ CoffeeBean across Graumans. Keepin' it up, love from LA.
CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEW ALBUM AND RADIO RUDEBOX! I HAVE ALL YOUR OLD ALBUMS ON MY MP3 AT THE MO AND THE OLD STUFF MAKES ME GET THAT TINGLING FEELING INSIDE, ITS THE ROUGHNESS OF YOUR VOICE MMMM MMMMMMM HAHA HAVE A VERY MERRY XMAS AND NEW YEAR AND MAY YOU GET ALL YOU WISH FOR XXXXX
Sooo glad to hear from you! I began to feel a little worried but now I´m just smiling! It sounds like you have a lot of fun projects going on! Take care of you! We want you in a whole piece with The Friendly gigs Mister! Have a blast! Love from Eva :)
Hey Robbie x I am soo happy 4 u it seems that ur life has now come full circle and u r back where u belong. I saw u many years ago in Manchester and have been smitten ever since! The Progress Tour was amazing, better than i could imagine. I got the dvd and it has been played several times alre ady, i watch it with my Take That t shirt on!! U many guys are brilliant together. Soo proud of u all, i even got the Take That tattoo!! What is good enough 4 u, is good enough 4 me . I hope that u many have a really good Christmas and a brilliant New Year!! Lots of love 2 u and ur wife xxxx 2012 is your year!!! ;-)
Glad you're having fun!:D.. Team Barlow, COME ON MARCUS!!..Sunglasses indoors?!..soo cool;D! Much love! Hope to hear from you soon! :D xx
Hey Robbie x i am soo very happy 4 u, everything has come full circle 4 u. I saw u many years ago in Manchester and hav
Now I'm even more gutted I waited outside X Factor that day for 5 hours in the freezing cold as we only had standby tickets and they didn't tell us till 7.50pm that we weren't going to get in ! Would have made our day to see you as well ! I give you a clue freezing was not the word could not feel my toes. One of the reasons we were given was that Gary had an extra long guest list that night but I won't hold that against you. Christmas Radio Rudebox sounds fab ! Would stand outside 5 hours in the cold for a friendlies gig but give you a clue won't be doing it for X Factor again wasn't impressed how they treat people. Glad one of us had a good time Jx
YES !! you have taken the frindlies tour at bit further- I cannot wait to hear more about it !!! It would be awsome to see and hear you in a loving athmosphere. Yes, we are growing old with you. First time I saw and heard you was when I was 12 and saw take that for the first time. Now I am almost 31. So many years, a lot have happend and you have always been with me with your songs ! THANKS Rob.... Sounds great with guitar and piano and intense songs. Only good things to look forward to ! BUT REMEMBER TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS with your wife and dogs and remember to sometime relax eventhoug it is an exiting time for you ! Lots of love - your frindly Trine
I do so love our little chats. I'll give you ;) you little monkey, you're such a tease!! Only you can raise a smile and bring a tear all in one go. Sounds like one of your lyrics - 'So raise a smile, so bring a tear....' ;) Seriously though, glad it's all going well. Great to hear from you. xxx
a lovely blog...thanks Rob:) that was sooooo lovely , now i need to get a cuppa and read it again slowly so i can digest every word. I am getting way, way excited even though its all a bit cloak and dagger still.....!!!!! world domination? Someones got their mojo back havent they Mr Williams? love , love, love to you and family and have a wickedy woo woo crimbo xxxx
@hot choccy aaaarh believe me I am buuursting but I also promised the person that I wouldnt blab!! Amazing what a chinese burn can do lol!! Sos didnt mean to tease you! Hope your good xXx
Since you're not THAT busy - hahaha - do you think you could pllleeaaasssse think about doing a gig in the States??? Maybe in Baltimore or Washington DC????? plllleeeaaassssseeee :0) Lots of love to you and the family!!!
@Silks, hug.(Take another)
@Silks, hug.
Wow Pam hang in there baby! Hope you have stocked up on lollypops :) Silke x
@MissSexy, you are a teasing minx today...LOL! x @IloveChoccy Yes I really hope Rob takes up the mistletoe idea...it would certainly set my yuletide log a-glowing... 'Tis the season to be jolly. Oh golly. What treats await us...x
Read.slowly.Silke, breathe, take it all in … I kept thinking when your new blog came up on my screen. There was a blog aleeeeert !!! from my fellow friendlies. ~ Our Jenny wrote she has fallen in love with you all over again and man, come on!! I try to be sensible and detached, but that’s what you do again and again. Just when I thought I had regained my sanity you lash out a letter full of love (and mysteries!) and I have this warm fuzzy feeling in my heart even though I am only one of tens of thousands here. I’ve been reading all these lovely messages underneath, wow what a wonderful crowd of charme, intelligence, eloquence, full of ideas. (Group hug!!) Perfect company to grow old with and I’ll gladly be one of them. Know no fear, I’ll still be here tomorrow, that’s the track that doesn’t leave my head these days. It’s comforting to listen to you singing that to me as I also will always be around and accompany your ventures. Buy your albums. See you live. Wear Farrell PJs. Living the soundtrack to my life. ~ A word on world domination: I like your goals! But please take into consideration that you will need a place where you can shop at Tesco’s for let’s randomly saaaaaay …. baby formula without causing a riot. You’d want to take a hike without papparazzi falling out of the trees. You and Ayda wouldn’t want to raise your children behind fences and go out with a busload of security around. Next thing we see is you dangling your baby from hotel windows, changing skin colour, meeting an overzealous doctor etc. and we all know how that ends … I do think you can make it everywhere but I’m worried it might crush you. ~ Patience is not one of my strongest skills, but I’ll patiently wait for the friendlie’s tour. I just know that you will find a way to make sure we can purchase the tickets without getting all drenched in stress hormones, it’s not good for the complexion as you know and we all want to look great for you. I know you care. I am willing to travel as far as England but a friendlie’s gig in Germany would be great. ~ Will also patiently wait for RR3. Be easy on yourself, there’s enough stuff to do at the mo, it’s the Season. And psssst, what are you getting Ayda for Christmas… I won’t tell! ~ Much love from Silke x
Hold onto your hat Lady P...!
@Pam.... stay Safe... There's no place like home.. repeat after me....There's....*whilst clicking your shoes!*.. no place like home...as long as there are no wicked witches nearby (she still scares me to this day!.. or it might just be the stripey tights!) * @ MAHC...the other choocy!! I can just see us all now kissing our screens! LOL, poor Ayda.. we love you dearly Ayda x * PS Rob.. if the RR3 is around the 21st December it's my daughter Eva's 4th birthday (nightmare planning on my part, should have kept my legs crossed for a spring baby!) she rather likes Wobby Williamson. x * @ Scrummy... here's hoping for a friendlies T-shirt to coincide with the gigs (ooh tres excited!) * Right I'm off to finish my fancy dress for works xmas 'do' tomorrow (and yes fellow friendlies there will be pictures on FB) Much love all round x
Rob, I know what you have got lined up. I've been told by someone who knows and ... I like it! Don't worry your secret is safe with me I havn't told anyone (even tho I am busting to, I would never do that to you but aaaargh its killing me!) you're right you are going to be very busy and it sounds awesome. If anyone can pull it off you can. Lots of love, your proud and faithful friendly. Mwaah xXx
#HurricaneBawbag . I report to you live from the eye of the storm called #HurricaneBawbag . 90mph winds sweeping Glasgow and all of Scotland ...and after i boarded myself, little Lauren Lollypop and the dog up in the house. I thought ... ...OKAY need to tell Rob i loved his blog . New album sounds AMAZING. Cant tell you how excited i am about that .......Friendlies gig has grown legs .love that !! .......It's a very lush blog. very very touching. Looking forward to all the future holds for you ....x .. Im off to put on my red shoes incase i blow away and end up somewhere over the rainbow. BIG LOVE to you all .see you on the other side of this storm xxxxxx
Well Rob how lovely to hear from you. Sounds like you've got lots of things around the corner,exciting... Wish you could tell us more,you are a tease!Sounds like you had a brill time at X Factor and Strictly. Talking about the ledg that is Gaz(you of course are a ledg too!)saw him at the Albert Hall on Mon night. He was fantastic and 'Ruled The World'that night.After having gone to Progress gig at Wembley in summer, what a way to end a fab year! Were you there hiding behind the scenes either night? We were just secretly hoping that you and or the rest of TT would hop on stage!!Looking soo forward to your friendly gig!Please don't leave it too long before you do something with Gaz and TT again! Love your words at the end about growing old with you but you're still young!!xxxxx
Hey Rob, Can't wait to hear what you have lined up for the next few months. I wait with great anticipation for the new album. I'm nearly bursting for it ... A new RW release is always the most exciting thing !! I'll agree to be kept in suspenders for a little bit more but only because I love ya .. as long as the new albun isn't due to come out this time next year ! lol .. make it for the middle of the New Year :-) Glad you're are keeping well and happy. Love ya lots xxxx
Rob, I really hope that you have enough time on Christmas to relax and enjoy your time with Ayda, your dogs, friends and family! You look very thin on that pic! Hope you will get a nice Christmas dinner! ;-) Take care my friend! ;-) xxx
Wow,many people arround today! Great to hear from you again, Rob .The last pics I saw from you show, that marriage does you good ! You are just looking very relaxed and happy ! Thank you Ayda, Rob is a very lucky guy ! You are working miracles on him . Supporting him in every way. I think you´re in for a big X-mas treat. Wishing you all a lovely Christmas and I´m looking forward to hear more about your plans,Rob,for 2012. Best of Luck, Angel of the north xxx.
Hi Robbie , i love reading your blogs cant wait for next year, your new album and friendly gigs.We all love growing old with you !!!! love to you and Ayda xxxx thanks xx
for europe you have to come back soon 'cause you could give european people ( boys and girls , young old , poor rich,) fresh and glamour sentiment you are important for us all, you are one of the last inconscious symbol for lot of people all trought the world
Sigh @Jenny I so agree...(*swoons over the washing up*). . Rob if you do a Christmas RR please can I request Jonah Lewie's Stop the Cavalry? I love that one. Oh, and can you humour us all and hold up a little bit of mistletoe at the end so we can all have a small imaginary kiss? Thank you ;) xx
RUDEBOX II + a world wide promo that what you need....
Love this latest blog and in particular the line "Thank you for growing old with me", quite touching... We thank YOU :) But you enjoy teasing us right, all this stuff that's going on and that you can't tell us about lol
Looking forward to the future, Rob. It's sure to be stellar. Would love to have a new Rudebox Radio show for my birthday (Christmas Eve...hint hint. :) ) Merry Christmas!!
Hello Robbie my friend....hope ur alright so far...just one question: are u celebrating the advent as well in the states? I love this time of year ...only the snow is missing now. hope on christmas we will have a white one. would love to build a snowman...so wot are ur plans for x-mas so far? Pls let us know. And tell us a lil bit about it..would be great..so maybe some x-mas blogs? Wishing u a peaceful time with ur Ayda...xx
a little new christmas song for the next radio episode end december alone or with your friends ..we will be so happy to listen you sing !
Rob, fab to hear from you and very excited about your new album and thrilled to hear your going to keep your side of the bargain! Glad your well, wishing you and your family very happy Christmas, lots of love and hugs, Alisonxxxx
good news robert ,happy that your are so busy about your album and your tour ,i think that 2012 and 2013 will be the best years for us ! your come back is waited by all avec much impatience ...
SALUT ROB since we met we came back to france and the last couple of years we became growshop owners then we worked for a important hydroponic material manufacturer as US sales representative based in california ...last year we've been near you at l'alhambra and out side of french tv show ...last few month were quite difficult but now everything is ok we are ready for some new adventure ..thats our live..and we're sure that you'll be on our way again man good luck with your futur album hope you'll break 'em all , rock the pop and don't stop
Idea for your Radio Rudebox Christmas show: you could sing a Christmas song with your "Gang". :-) xxx
Rob! Can we see a picture of your Xmas tree? So thrilled to hear you so happy :)