Strong (Robbie Williams song)

"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.

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.^[1]

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.^[2]

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.^[3]

Track listing

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

Charts

Chart (1999)	Peak position
France (SNEP)^[4]	99
Germany (Official German Charts)^[5]	68
Ireland (IRMA)^[6]	12
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[7]	55
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[8]	9
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)^[9]	4

References

↑ "Robbie Williams Top Ten Most Played Concert Songs - Wembley Stadium". wembleystadium.com. 25 June 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
↑ "Robbie Williams - Strong". YouTube. 10 January 2011. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
↑ Kraus, Brian (6 November 2015). "Lower Than Atlantis cover Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
↑ "Lescharts.com – Robbie Williams – Strong" (in French). Les classement single.
↑ "Musicline.de – Robbie Williams Single-Chartverfolgung" (in German). Media Control Charts. PhonoNet GmbH.
↑ "Irish Singles Chart – Robbie Williams – Strong". IRMA. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Robbie Williams – Strong" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
↑ "Charts.org.nz – Robbie Williams – Strong". Top 40 Singles.
↑ "March 1999/ Archive Chart: 27 March 1999" UK Singles Chart.

Robbie Williams singles

Life thru a Lens	"Old Before I Die" "Lazy Days" "South of the Border" "Angels" "Let Me Entertain You"

I've Been Expecting You	"Millennium" "No Regrets" "Strong" "She's the One" / "It's Only Us" "Win Some Lose Some"

Sing When You're Winning	"Rock DJ" "Kids" "Supreme" "Let Love Be Your Energy" "Eternity" / "The Road to Mandalay" "Better Man"

Swing When You're Winning	"Somethin' Stupid" "Mr. Bojangles/I Will Talk and Hollywood Will Listen"

Escapology	"Feel" "Come Undone" "Something Beautiful" "Sexed Up"

Greatest Hits	"Radio" "Misunderstood"

Intensive Care	"Tripping" "Make Me Pure" "Advertising Space" "Sin Sin Sin"

Rudebox	"Rudebox" "Lovelight" "She's Madonna" "Bongo Bong and Je ne t'aime plus"

Reality Killed the Video Star	"Bodies" "You Know Me" "Morning Sun"

In and Out of Consciousness	"Shame"

Take the Crown	"Candy" "Different" "Be a Boy"

Swings Both Ways	"Go Gentle" "Dream a Little Dream" "Shine My Shoes"

The Heavy Entertainment Show	"Party Like a Russian" "Love My Life"

Other non-album singles	"Freedom" "United" "Close My Eyes"

Featured singles	"My Culture" "Do They Know It's Christmas?" "Everybody Hurts" "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" "Goin' Crazy" "The Days"

Ivor Novello Awards - Best Song Musically and Lyrically

1960s	She's Leaving Home (1968)

1970s	Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)? (1970) Something (1971) Don't Let It Die (1972) Without You (1973) Daniel (1974) Streets of London* (1975) Don't Cry for Me Argentina (1978) Baker Street (1979)

1980s	The Logical Song (1980) Woman in Love (1981) Memory (1982) Have You Ever Been in Love (1983) Every Breath You Take (1984) Against All Odds (1985) Nikita (1986) Don't Give Up (1987) Something Inside So Strong (1988) They Dance Alone (1989)

1990s	The Living Years (1990) Sacrifice (1991) The Whole of the Moon (1992) Why (1993) If I Ever Lose My Faith in You (1994) Think Twice (1995) Common People (1996) Too Much Love Will Kill You (1997) Paranoid Android (1998) Believe (1999)

2000s	Strong (2000) Babylon (2001) Walk On (2002) The Other Side (2003) Leave Right Now (2004) Dry Your Eyes (2005) Suddenly I See (2006) Elusive (2007) Love Is a Losing Game (2008) One Day Like This (2009)

2010s	The Fear (2010) Becoming a Jackal (2011) The A Team (2012) Next to Me (2013) Strong (2014) Take Me to Church (2015) Wasn't Expecting That (2016)

*Awarded as The Best Song

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