Robbie Williams, new song 'advertising space'........

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shaunh7 · #1 Post by **shaunh7** » Wed 23 Nov 2005, 7:11 pm

sounds in parts a lot like 'birthday boy' by the Pet shop boys... or is it just me.
He's a fan so who knows.

mantooth · #2 Post by **mantooth** » Wed 23 Nov 2005, 7:39 pm

Hmmm... That's a tricky one. Because I kind of like "Advertising Space," but hate "Birthday Boy." If it is a sort of homage, at least he did it right!

Hmmm · #3 Post by **Hmmm** » Wed 23 Nov 2005, 8:24 pm

It sounds like Birthday Boy at around 3.40 well it stands out more at that point..but as Robbie has had Neil do backing vocals on No Regrets and also did the cover version of I wouldn't normally do any thing is possible

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Dipso · #4 Post by **Dipso** » Wed 23 Nov 2005, 8:28 pm

Have you seen the video? Robbie is a Blackpool Elvis.

Chrispsb · #5 Post by **Chrispsb** » Thu 24 Nov 2005, 5:40 pm

The clip is pretty boring but the song's excellent. anyway, it partly sounds like birthday boy...

agent doris · #6 Post by **agent doris** » Thu 24 Nov 2005, 6:00 pm

I agree! I was going to say just that. It also reminds me of 'Live for today' by Cicero and Sylvia Mason-james

Syncratic · #7 Post by **Syncratic** » Thu 24 Nov 2005, 6:05 pm

Robbie is definately a Blackppol Elvis, that's where he'll spend his days, end of pier show. Ooh, the irony!

catcat · #8 Post by **catcat** » Sat 26 Nov 2005, 5:09 pm

Not only at around 3.40, both songs are very alike at the beginning! :p

I agree that Robbie's "Advertising Space" is very alike "Birthday Boy".
But Robbie sings better than Neil! Haha...

I am also a Robbie's fans. But I think the music video is boring, too!

I don't like his Elvis style hair!

Suburban_Boy · #9 Post by **Suburban_Boy** » Sat 10 Dec 2005, 1:56 pm

Just caught a glimpse of Robbie on T4 and heard him describe his current level of success and how long it will last. He said he's in what he likes to describe as his 'imperial phase', which as some of you will know is how Neil described the part of their career around the time of It's A Sin and Heart hitting number one in the UK. Obviously Uncle Neil has been imparting his wisdom to young Robbie

Janet Street-Porter · Sat 10 Dec 2005, 3:59 pm

Suburban_Boy wrote:Obviously Uncle Neil has been imparting his wisdom to young Robbie

Careful, he'll sue....

Pani · #11 Post by **Pani** » Sat 10 Dec 2005, 7:30 pm

I like the song, whatever it might have got
to do with PSB. Nevertheless I prefer the 1.
single from the album, 'Tripping' ...

psb-freak · #12 Post by **psb-freak** » Sun 11 Dec 2005, 10:53 am

The guitar part in the beginning is completely like the beginning of Birthday Boy.

Pani · #13 Post by **Pani** » Sun 11 Dec 2005, 11:00 am

psb-freak wrote:The guitar part in the beginning is completely like the beginning of Birthday Boy.

Oh, really? I didn't notice as I never
listen to 'Release' ...

BrilliantPSB · #14 Post by **BrilliantPSB** » Sun 11 Dec 2005, 1:02 pm

this song is absolutely fantastic. It has the "HIT" word stamped on each second. Brilliant song.

alig · #15 Post by **alig** » Sun 11 Dec 2005, 2:26 pm

the intro is defanatelay "birthday boy."