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Strong (Robbie Williams song)

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Released
  
15 March 1999

Recorded
  
1998

Label
  
Chrysalis

Format
  
CD single, cassette

Genre
  
Pop rock

Length
  
4:39 (album version) 4:19 (radio edit)

"Strong" is a song by English recording artist Robbie Williams, released as the third single from his 1998 album, I've Been Expecting You in early 1999. The song managed to break into the top five in the United Kingdom. The B-side is the live version of "Let Me Entertain You" recorded at the 1999 Brit Awards, the performance was included on the single in the enhanced section.

Contents

During his live performance at Knebworth, Williams and the crowd all sang "Strong" in an attempt to break the biggest number of people doing karaoke world record.

Music video

The video is a compilation of on-tour footage, including many live performances, Williams with his nephew, Williams on stage with his dad, and Williams goofing off.

Chart performance

The song became Williams' seventh top five single in the United Kingdom when it was released in March 1999, the track also managed to break inside the top ten in New Zealand, but it did not make a bigger impact around Europe.

Cover versions

  • In 2015, Lower Than Atlantis released a cover of the song on the 2015 reissue of their self-titled album.
  • Track listing

    1. "Strong" – 4:39
    2. "Let Me Entertain You" (live at the Brits 1999) – 4:44
    3. "Happy Song" – 2:53
    4. "Let Me Entertain You" (live at the Brits 1999 – enhanced video) – 5:40

    References

    Strong (Robbie Williams song) Wikipedia