Does anyone actually think Robbie Williams is a good singer?

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Tony Cologne · #1 Post by **Tony Cologne** » Sat 02 Sep 2006, 1:34 pm

I've never understood the UK's fascination with him. And listening to the BBC concert just now has reinforced my opinions on his completely lacklustre singing abilties.

Anyone care to explain how he got so huge?

Tony Cologne · #2 Post by **Tony Cologne** » Sat 02 Sep 2006, 1:38 pm

whoops this should have gone in the non-psb threads. sorry about that.

Janet Street-Porter · Sat 02 Sep 2006, 1:57 pm

He's Norman Wisdom meets Phoenix Nights; the ultimate karaoke singer for a nation fascinated by Pop Idol and who all secretly dream of singing Angels before millions with the same nondescript mid-Atlantic twang.

! · #4 Post by ! » Sat 02 Sep 2006, 2:47 pm

No. I don't think he is a good singer although I like Millenium, Feel and one or two others.

Ronald42 · #5 Post by **Ronald42** » Sat 02 Sep 2006, 3:45 pm

He is a great enterainer. But an average singer. But with some excelent tracks and personality you don't need a great voice now, do you?

Pet Shop Girl · #6 Post by **Pet Shop Girl** » Sat 02 Sep 2006, 4:35 pm

No, he is not that great at all.

kdx125 · #7 Post by **kdx125** » Sat 02 Sep 2006, 5:03 pm

Ronald42 wrote:He is a great enterainer. But an average singer. But with some excelent tracks and personality you don't need a great voice now, do you?

Agreed!
Nail on head as the saying goes.

gomorrah · #8 Post by **gomorrah** » Sat 02 Sep 2006, 5:06 pm

well, as an American, I don't get it. I've listened to some of his stuff, specifically Angels, Feel etc. I still don't get it. his voice is pretty nondescript.... maybe it's something the Brits see/get that we/I don't. oh well.

kdx125 · #9 Post by **kdx125** » Sat 02 Sep 2006, 5:09 pm

gomorrah wrote:well, as an American, I don't get it. I've listened to some of his stuff, specifically Angels, Feel etc. I still don't get it. his voice is pretty nondescript.... maybe it's something the Brits see/get that we/I don't. oh well.

What is it with some Americans and the need to "GET" or "Understand" what the UK likes about an artist.
The point is that there is NOTHING to GET.
He is an entertainer and once part of a boy band, like Justin was to N-Sync.
And like Robbie, there is nothing to GET about Justin.

I think Neil said something similar about PSB success in America, because theyy simply didn't GET the PSB package, and like Neil said there is nothing to GET!

Rant over! Nothing personal!

dVTB · #10 Post by **dVTB** » Sat 02 Sep 2006, 5:37 pm

Yes I do. I like his singing.

gomorrah · #11 Post by **gomorrah** » Sat 02 Sep 2006, 6:06 pm

kdx125 wrote:
gomorrah wrote:well, as an American, I don't get it. I've listened to some of his stuff, specifically Angels, Feel etc. I still don't get it. his voice is pretty nondescript.... maybe it's something the Brits see/get that we/I don't. oh well.
What is it with some Americans and the need to "GET" or "Understand" what the UK likes about an artist.
The point is that there is NOTHING to GET.
He is an entertainer and once part of a boy band, like Justin was to N-Sync.
And like Robbie, there is nothing to GET about Justin.

I think Neil said something similar about PSB success in America, because theyy simply didn't GET the PSB package, and like Neil said there is nothing to GET!

Rant over! Nothing personal!

I don't need (or want HA!) to 'get' Robbie.

what I don't 'get' is his popularity over in the UK.

Ronald42 · #12 Post by **Ronald42** » Sat 02 Sep 2006, 6:16 pm

What I don't get is this getting on about getting to get while there isn't anything to get. What i'm I getting at? I hope you get it if not it isn't worth getting at all. Get it?

gomorrah · #13 Post by **gomorrah** » Sat 02 Sep 2006, 6:18 pm

^

but I STILL don't get

as to why you guys are beating up on ME? it was the OP who started it! *points* I was just playing along because it's true I don't like (or get) Robbie's singing...

Ronald42 · #14 Post by **Ronald42** » Sat 02 Sep 2006, 6:24 pm

I was just joking around no harm ment no harm done.

gomorrah · #15 Post by **gomorrah** » Sat 02 Sep 2006, 6:41 pm

I was joking too (and knew you were, hence the laugh smiley). so no offense gotten.