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

Posted: Wed 23 Nov 2005, 7:11 pm
by shaunh7
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.

Posted: Wed 23 Nov 2005, 7:39 pm
by mantooth
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! ;)

Posted: Wed 23 Nov 2005, 8:24 pm
by Hmmm
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 :wink: .

Posted: Wed 23 Nov 2005, 8:28 pm
by Dipso
Have you seen the video? Robbie is a Blackpool Elvis.

Posted: Thu 24 Nov 2005, 5:40 pm
by Chrispsb
The clip is pretty boring but the song's excellent. anyway, it partly sounds like birthday boy...

Posted: Thu 24 Nov 2005, 6:00 pm
by agent doris
I agree! I was going to say just that. It also reminds me of 'Live for today' by Cicero and Sylvia Mason-james

Posted: Thu 24 Nov 2005, 6:05 pm
by Syncratic
Robbie is definately a Blackppol Elvis, that's where he'll spend his days, end of pier show. Ooh, the irony!

Posted: Sat 26 Nov 2005, 5:09 pm
by catcat
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!

Posted: Sat 10 Dec 2005, 1:56 pm
by Suburban_Boy
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 :)

Posted: Sat 10 Dec 2005, 3:59 pm
by Janet Street-Porter
Suburban_Boy wrote:Obviously Uncle Neil has been imparting his wisdom to young Robbie :)
Careful, he'll sue....

Posted: Sat 10 Dec 2005, 7:30 pm
by Pani
I like the song, whatever it might have got
to do with PSB. Nevertheless I prefer the 1.
single from the album, 'Tripping' ...

Posted: Sun 11 Dec 2005, 10:53 am
by psb-freak
The guitar part in the beginning is completely like the beginning of Birthday Boy.

Posted: Sun 11 Dec 2005, 11:00 am
by Pani
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' ... Image Image Image

Posted: Sun 11 Dec 2005, 1:02 pm
by BrilliantPSB
this song is absolutely fantastic. It has the "HIT" word stamped on each second. Brilliant song.

Posted: Sun 11 Dec 2005, 2:26 pm
by alig
the intro is defanatelay "birthday boy."