Robbie Williams Songs In Other Words Quiz

The bad boy of British pop, Robbie Williams, has had some of his hits written in other words. Decipher the song titles from the clues given. Songs come from "Life Thru A Lens" (1997) to "Rudebox" (2006).

A multiple-choice quiz by eburge. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Here's an example to get you started: Deciphering "Stone Radio Personality" reveals "Rock DJ". Got the hang of it? Good luck! Allow Me To Amuse You.

Answer: Let Me Entertain You

"Let Me Entertain You" is one of Robbie's most well known songs, coming from 1997's, "Life Thru A Lens". It peaked on the UK Singles Chart at number 3.

2. Touch With Your Hands.

Answer: Feel

The first single released from 2002's "Escapology" was "Feel". Daryl Hannah featured in the music video as Robbie's love interest. It reached the top position on many music charts, including the Dutch Singles and Italian Singles Charts. However, it only reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.

3. Obnoxious Crate.

Answer: Rudebox

"Rudebox" was released as the first single from the 2006 album of the same name. Although critics called it a flop, it reached position number 1 on the German Singles Chart, and went on to win International Song of the Year at the Mexican Grammys.

4. Celestial Winged Creatures.

Answer: Angels

Another song from Robbie's first album, "Life Thru A Lens", "Angels" enjoyed large success, including being his biggest selling single in the UK. "Angels" was included in the PlayStation 2 game, "SingStar Pop".

5. Finer Adult Male.

Answer: Better Man

"Better Man" was released as the final single from 2000's "Sing When You're Winning" in Australia, New Zealand and Latin America. It reached number 4 on the New Zealand Singles Chart, and number 6 on the Australian Singles Chart.

6. Elderly Prior To Myself Expiring.

Answer: Old Before I Die

"Old Before I Die" was the lead single from "Life Thru A Lens", and hit number 2 on the UK Singles Charts in 1997.

7. Permit Affection To Be Your Stamina.

Answer: Let Love Be Your Energy

The fourth single released from "Sing When You're Winning" was "Let Love Be Your Energy". There are two versions of the film clip for this song: the first depicts Robbie as a cartoon facsimile on the run in search of love. The second version features some raunchy scenes of animated nudity and sex.

8. Stumbling.

Answer: Tripping

"Tripping" was the first single released from Robbie's 2005 album, "Intensive Care". The single sold in excess of 35,000 copies in Australia, certifying it as "Gold", but it only reached number 7 on the Australian Singles Chart.

9. 1000 Years.

Answer: Millennium

Robbie's second album, "I've Been Expecting You", spawned "Millennium" as the lead single in 1998. The musical arrangement of John Barry's "You Only Live Twice", from the James Bond film of the same name, is featured heavily in "Millennium", due to Robbie's love for the film. It hit number 1 on the UK Singles Chart.

10. Promoting Area.

Answer: Advertising Space

"Advertising Space" was the third single released from "Intensive Care" in 2005. The song shares similarities with the film "True Romance", where the song describes the fall of a superstar.

Source: Author eburge

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Robbie Williams Songs In Other Words Quiz

The bad boy of British pop, Robbie Williams, has had some of his hits written in other words. Decipher the song titles from the clues given. Songs come from "Life Thru A Lens" (1997) to "Rudebox" (2006).

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