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"X FACTOR WAS FUN LAST WEEK"

07 Dec 2011
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Robert Williams

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...
..
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
 

 

 

Comment

fairydustclaire81's picture

Hey Chief Friendly :) What a fab blog - it was lovely to see you back in the UK for a bit :) Soooo excited for all your up and coming Robster installments....The album sounds amazing and I'm determined to be front row at ur 'friendly' gigs...I was front row at Knebworth and MK - its a feeling you can never describe and I can not wait to see u perform soon. My 2 year old soon is a young Friendly in training....every man he hears sing he thinks is you....Apparently Cee-Lo Green was u the other day...I think I need to keep on coaching him! :) Love ya lots bab...see u soooooon x x x x

fifi's picture

A Friendlie doing just fine!!!! Thank you for asking xx God, it's like Xmas coming early when we get a blog from you!! Glad to hear that things are moving fast, we wait in anticipation for the next installment of info from you!! Cannot wait for the sound of the album, and itching for news on the 'friendly gig/performance'...... What are your plans for Xmas? Do you have any traditions that happen in the Williams household?? I have just made some christmas pud truffles...bloody lovely!!! Getting in the spirit!!! Loving your picture with Sue Pollard....used to think she was hysterical in Hi De Hi...I was only little when it was on, but couldn't help but laugh! And such a shame Robbie is out of Strictly, he did so well :-) We are also proud of Mr Barlow and his amazing unflappable sytle, he just let's nothing get to him!!! What a pro he is.... Until the next blog, take care & thank you for looking after your 'old' friendlies xx xxxxx

Brett62's picture

Great to hear from you! Keep doing what you do. You help make the world a better place to share.

kek's picture

P.S. Its an honour and a pleasure growing old with you! xxxxxx

heads_or_tails's picture

hey, it's so nice to hear from you now and again and to know what you've been up to. Thanks for the updates) Rob, can you pleeease include Russia in your friendly gig tour? It's been such a long time since you were in Moscow, we kinda miss you here. Can't always take a trip to Europe to see you, you know!) Don't overwork, don't want you to be all tired at Christmas and New Year :-)

kek's picture

What a great blog! Thank you and great to hear from you as always. Sounds like your really busy and very happy with it. Can't wait to see and hear your new stuff, sooooo excited and absolutely over the flippin moon that you really are gonna do a gig just for us friendlies, what an absolute legend you are, god i love you Robbie Williams! Also thrilled your going to do another rudebox radio for us, as busy as you are, bless you, your such a thoughtful soul. Anyway cannot wait for whatever is next from you, take good care of you all, much love Kek xxxxx

martha elisabeth's picture

Hi Robbie, I am very pleased to hear from you. You seem happy and creative .So as if a veil taken from you. This is wonderful and I hope it stays that way. You write a lot of things and yet much remains a mystery. But do everything the way it is good for you. The friendlies concert idea is to be pursued even more value. So put your creativity to make it possible for us. Please, please take into account in your plans that we as you get older and do not want to make competitions to get tickets. Mostly we have to work even if such programs run on the radio.;) I'm very excited about Rudebox radio for Christmas.Thanks for doing it. It is a pleasure to follow you on your path, because you give so much. I wish you, your wife and your families a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy start to the new year.

Angel7's picture

What a wonderful birthday present, thank you!! :) Can't wait for the friendly gigs!

MissSexy's picture

who is that in the background of the photo adjusting her lovely lady lumps?! xXx

Nancy90's picture

Hi my special friend!! welcome back! thank you so much to write us,in these days I thought you so much and seems that you have made my wishes: a new blog! wow!I can feel by your words that you are so excited and enthusiastic for your projects,you deserve it and your happiness is OUR " I can tell you that everyone are waiting you! compliments for your Farrell'collection,i'd like to see your new clothes hihihi I'm sure that your talent will appear also in your fashion's clothes! The new album *_*I think it always,i like to imagine how the songs will be <3 seems yesterday that you was in Tour with TT and now i just think at your new song, Is amazing and i can only say you THANK you for this! I wish you the best and take care of you,enjoy yourself after all this hard work! I hope to read you again,see you dear and say Hi to Ayda! love youuu

umpa lumpa's picture

Ooo. Very exciting! Have a great xmas and reeeeallly looking forward to hearing what the new year will bring xx

Meri's picture

Thank you, Robbie, for putting music on our lives!That's the best part of growing up with you! Kisses from Barcelona.

Urs's picture

Es ist wunderbar von dir zu lesen. Es ist wirklich so, als wenn mein Freund mir geschrieben hat. Es tut so gut zu wissen, dass du das selbst schreibst. Du bist der beste und immer besser. Ich hoffe , endlich dein neues Album in der Hand zu haben. Und Rob, ich hoffe auch das mehr die Ideen von dir kommen und nicht von GAZ. Ich liebe Deine Musik.

up.hanley.duck's picture

hi de hi rob ,a christmas radio rudebox i can't wait.Any requests?? can you play only you know me it reminds me of at christmas when i was at denrys at burslem and we were all dancing and singing to it. it particulally holds memories for my friend as her mother had just died and the song mean't alot to her,could you play your favorite christmas songs please.FRIENDLY GIGS A BIT FUTHER ooo you've got me wondering whats gonna happen can't wait to find out !! ♥♥♥CHEERS DUCK for blogging us and keeping us up to date.♥♥♥

HotChoccy's picture

A ray of dappled sunlight has just entered the Web-O-Sphere...Thank you for a wonderful blog. X . Friendlie Gigs. Wow. I can’t wait to hear more. I went to see Gaz last night at the RAH and got very over-excited and he’s not even my Number One (yup, that’s you, fella). I will be Off The Scale at a Robbie Friendlie gig. (PS. I sang all the ‘Robbie bits’ at the end of Never Forget in a VERY LOUD VOICE.) . Funny what you said about indoor sunglass wearers being twats. Many moons ago (my glory days, long gone, it’s OK ;)...) I interviewed Jon Bon Jovi (indoors) and he kept his sunglasses on throughout. All I kept thinking was ‘twat’. But maybe he too had his reasons. He was really grumpy though. And short. Hey ho. . Robbie Savage. My friend happened to meet him backstage at Strictly. She said he was very sexy and had a lovely cardigan on. She longed to slip her hand under it but managed to restrain herself!! . Sue Polllard! You Rang M’Lord? . Really looking forward to everything you’ll be bringing our way. Peace out Rob. You’re a diamond.

WinterBirdDenmark's picture

I've had the best day today, and now it's topped with a new blog from you, Rob.. I'm so gratefull that you're doing this for us, really! With all of this kindness and joy this day's brought me, I think it's good that I bought a ticket for the lottery! Haven't checked it yet, though.:D Very exited about all your new plans, and your forthcomming album. I couldn't help but notice (and correct me if I'm wrong) but you wrote that you have written music for YOU, and this time it's for us? I really think, that nomatter what the critics says, Rob, you should do what YOU want and not what every body else demands. And to be honest, I'd even buy and listen to heavy-death-metal, if you sang it.. Admit that I really love your oldest records, but your new stuff I listen to just as much. Anyways, looking so much forward to it.. I'm sure it's gonna be awesome!! Much love your way, Robbie, and once again THANK YOU for blogging with us - means the world to us <3

exteel's picture

there is nothing better to read about u so happy and satisfied and full of joy!!i love it sincerly!! can't wait for the gigs but PLEASE NO COMPETITION FOR THE TICKET! GIVE TO US THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO BUY THE TICKET.. WE ALL HATE THAT STUPID COMPETITION X WIN THE TICKETS OF THE GIGS.... give to of all us the oppotunity..REAL OPPORTUNITY! i did grow up with u and the lads,and thank u again for everything u and them did to me without know about it.. i will follow u to the end with sincere love. <3

joanio's picture

Busy man alright and in top form by the sound of it.....can wait to hear all your plans xx

shell's picture

He's back and on form... can't wait to see what all this positivity produces x

PetiteCri's picture

Nice to hear from you again! can't wait to see what you are up to :) un bacio

funny's picture

you're the best. miss you xxx

Solveig's picture

Thanks so much for making my day, Rob! This is an amazing blog, full of great expectations for us and positive thoughts :-) You´re such a considerate and humble person, you are clearly enjoying your life and people around you - so many kind words about each of them! I´m proud to be your friendlie - and I can´t wait for a friendly gig - I don´t dare ask you to come to Prague, but please do consider coming to Germany - you´ve got so many friendlies all over Europe :-) :-) Looking forward to your new album, your songs give me so much energy and joy every day! Looking forward also to Christmas RR3 - will you please include any of your new songs (demos) - that would be wonderful! Thanks for keeping us updated, we love reading your blogs! You give people so much joy! Have a wonderful Christmas time with Ayda and doggies and friends!! Much love :-)

midsummer's picture

Woo-hoo! You made my day Rob with this blog! Thank you! So many news, so much excitement. Happy days! I'm really looking forward to see what will the future bring to us (and with all that you're preparing for us it's looking really awesome). Thank you for being part of our lives for so long! You've lived up to your part of the bargain in so many ways, now it's our time to show you our love and appreciation, and to be here for you. I'm soo happy that you're enjoing yourself! xxxx

RL's picture

thank you rob for sharing all this with us, i love growing old with you.. ps. can't wait for next album and friendly gig! much much much love

netballgirl's picture

I love this particular blog. It is so honest and seems real. The boy grew up. much love

DE44's picture

LOVELY GIFT U ARE OFFERING US for XMAS with a RR session to enjoy during the Holydays. Bravo Roberto

lolaslick's picture

I'm really hoping the `Friendlies' thing you are planning will include something for those of us in North America. We want to see you too!

melnavan's picture

Hey Rob, First off thanks for blogging. It's lovely to read about what you've been up to, even if it is a tad cryptic :p It was lovely to see the pics of ya from The Xfactor last week even . RE Westlife- Gutted they're splitting, but I managed to get two tickets for Croke Park. So true what you've said, they've worked so hard to get to where they are, they deserve all their success,and they're lovely lads to boot. So, a new ablum, gigs and more importantly a Radio Rudebox. Sounds like there are exciting times ahead for all of us 'Friendlies' , I for one can't wait, eeeeeeeeeeek ! Glad ya seem so happy, you really deserve it. So in case there's not another blog before Crimbo, Merry Christmas to you and Ayda. Mel xx

inne's picture

So lovely to hear from you, I am so excited, I feel like 15 again, hoping tot hear and see more from you very soon :-) ! My love and respect for you is right there from the very first moments of take that and will last for ever, I'm sure of it. You are a man with the heart on the right place and I admire everything you do for everyone ! My biggest wish is to meet you in person and have a long and nice talk about life by candlelight diner! Its my 30 th birthday and that would be the best present I could ever imagine ;-) but I know thats not possible honey, but I keep on dreaming :-) You are my little big star that will always shine ! Much love from belgium, inne xxxx

guggi's picture

Thanks for another great blog. Love that you take your time to do it. So great that we( your fans and you) "found" each other during all the gig blogs. I is so obius that you are a happy man and in peace with yourself. It`s right, the old telling that you can`t love other people and let them in, unless you love yourself. Your blog make me smile. Can`t wait for all your secrets next year. Exiting! xxxxxx from a frendlie from Denmark

4ever_texas's picture

Thanks so much Rob for this lovely blog today! It's definitely one of my faves so far!! :) It's so nice to hear from ya, we all missed ya so much!! Can't wait to hear more about your plans and new album, I'm dying to find out more!! :D Also along the Xmas edition of Rudebox radio, would be so great to see at least a short vid from ya, please, sweet lil Xmas pressie for your friendlies.. :D Btw, I'm excited about your future plans with Olly, just so you know :D And thanks for your nice words about the captain B! :) Oh, and the pic! Thx for sharing it with us, it's beautiful!! :)) much love my friend :) XXXX

robbiefan25's picture

Roberto!! How exciting to know that you are preparing your new album! when you make your tour please come to Mexico! I'm so excited my friendly! xxxxx♥xxxx

Natja's picture

New album, friendlies gigs, another radio rudebox....it all sounds sooo good! Rob, please don't forget to add a little drama in your new album ;) XN

LilMissRobster's picture

Aw it's so lovely to hear from you again, I really love your blogs :) Louis Walsh knows nothing, if you wanna wear them sunglasses indoors, wear them :') Much love <3 xxx

rawlinl's picture

Hey Rob, so great to see a new blog from you - they really do make us all feel all "fuzzy and warm inside" :) Really pleased that you are in such a great and happy place these days and looking forward to all the exciting things to come. No matter what you can guarantee we will all be here ! And Sue Pollard - to use a TOWIE expression, well jel ! She's a legend !

Tiger2's picture

Hey, lovely you!! great to hear from you, sounds like you are truly loving life at the moment Rob and it's wonderful to hear as you more than anyone deserve it. Please please keep us informed of all your plans, when management allow ; ) re the new album, wow sounds amazing can't wait to hear what gems you've created this time. Have recently bought lots of Farrell bits for hubby for Xmas, am sure he is going to love it! Fab picture of su pollard (hi-de-hi what a blast from the past!!) Looking forward to RR3, could you sing an Xmas song acapella for us friendlies? now that would be an amazing Xmas pressie. Lovely to hear from you Rob, long may your happy times continue, lots of love, big kisses xxxxx

Lily_Mee's picture

Awwww Rob, such a great blog :) so happy you're doing well & i just can't wait for new music, i'm pretty sure it's gonna be mind blowing! Lots of love coming your way XXX ps.: your look on that picture reminds me of the robbie in 2001, the "Nobody Someday" era, you look so young. Well done ;)

babygirl's picture

thx for sharing your thoughts and experiences, even though they must seem very usual to you! can't wait to listen to your new songs! we will always be with you, robert! much love, kristina

kerstinrw's picture

how exciting... :) Seems to be a lot of secrets around you Mr.Williams! thx for the blog and by the way: its great to grow up with you ! and i hope it never stops! A hug fill of love and support from the freezing cold Germany!!! <3

Deb's picture

thanks for another great blog ....i love to read about whats going on in robs world :) ... looking forward to all the new exciting things to come , merry christmas and happy new year :) xx

FIZZLER's picture

HEYUP FELLA.. Smashing all is 'happy days' Rob and WooHoo! christmas is coming.. im skinto but its gonna be a good'un again!.. Propper Buzzin as to what ya got on cards for us.. Tarr for checkin in luv.. seesya fx

Squiggs's picture

Thanks for the blog! It's great to hear that things are still happening and that you are so excited about it (as are we). Have a GREAT Christmas and let us in on those plans soon. Thanks again xxx

Josephine's picture

Awww, nice blog Rob. Good to know you're "feeling well in your shoes" & are enjoying life. Great to know your "raison d'être" is back I will look forward to listen to your new album & who knows see you live on tour :-) Cheers from France.

Robstar97's picture

Hey Rob(: Listens happy, great:) I look forward your new album, and i hope it won´t be your last, that would be a pity:)) Hope you´ll have a great xmas and a happy new year♥ Greetings from Germany XOXO

Rwfan90's picture

Yeah!! Another blog! and so much lovely info!! Thank you for this amazing blog! Love to read them! xoxox ♥

MrsTakeThat's picture

Ahh Rob thanks for the post :) cant wait to see more from you.. And its lovely to you so possitibe about Gary, went to see him on monday and mentioned you :) ... And now cant wait for the radio rude box it will be a great Xmas present to your Friendlies :D xxx

Mariella's picture

So nice to hear from you, so many lovely words and good news:-)...*lol* about the term "TEFLON GAZ" ... i am so excited about your new music, can`t wait...sounds good that you seem to have so much stuff going on, lots to look forward then for me i guess:D... so nice to grow old with you, over the half of my life so far...like you so much... Hugs and Kisses and many greetings of Mariella from Germany xxx

xan's picture

Dear Robert. I read this blog, and overread it and again and can only say one thing(but I won't cause I like talking)....woooooo thank you! These I presume were the words many of us friendlies were looking foreward to. It's so good to read you're working hard and doing things you really enjoy.Till now you so kept your promises...and everything that happens here...feels really good. Us supporting you, buying the new stuff, grow older with you and be loyal. And you still listening to us and to what we suggest, writing blogs and keeping us updated. It might be a coincidence or wishful thinking, but still believe it's reality. You make it more than worth to be a fan, friendly or whatever it's called. A RR for Xmas!!What more can one wish. For me it will be a RR for new year, cause I'll be in Egypt this Xmas for a holiday( nice one too isn't it?) I'm watching x-factor every week, and from the beginning I loved Marcus, he's so talented and as you say a lovely guy!But the other finalists are also great!It will be a tough competition coming saturday. Time flies....unfortunately!!Feels sometimes like I haven't got enough time left to do all things I would like to do...Every time I watch the Progress dvd or listen to the cd it feels ages ago. But am still loving every bit of it!! Keep on doing the good work, love the wife and looking forward to the next blog or news. XXXXXXXfrom Holland

me102jh's picture

Hello Robbie nice to hear from you again. Also as it is getting more nearer to being Christmas I do hope that you and Gary and Mark and Jason and Howard all do have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love From Emma xxx

Mawi's picture

Hi Rob! So excited you write on the blog!! Don't see the time to discover what the surprise will be.. Now it's Christmas time and you need to relax with all your friends and your family! But we want the third episode of Rudebox Radio! there will be a lot of fun, I feel it! ; ) I'm really really proud of Gaz too, he done 2 fantastic gigs this week, he's a very professional guy, a head judge and a fabulous captain. Talking about the new album I know just a thing : IT WILL BE RESOUNDING, be sure! Much love to you darling, you're the only man who makes me cry :* A big hug, your Mary ♥

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