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[heidi]

Why American, collectively, isn't into Robbie Williams.

Discuss.

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yeah

[thescruffydog.livejournal.com]

but, Robbie Williams isn't into America either.

David

*snerk*

[longtimegone]

"as many terms for wanker as the Inuit have for snow"

Bottom line? Misery loves company. Collectively we can't stand to see someone else succeed. Cynical? Yes. True? Of course.

Cheers!

Kristen

[slytherincesss.livejournal.com]

I've never listened to his music. Is it any good? (er...I'm not hopeful after that article).

This is the first song he's penned entirely himself and he has said, "It's only appropriate that my first song should be about someone I love." In fact, the song is all about how much his Nan loved him.

:::snort::: That's something my Draco would do. ;)

[shakespearechic.livejournal.com]

*wails*

His music is very good. It's Rock/Pop. It's catchy. It's melodic. It's addictive.

I heard his first U.S. single "Milennium" many years ago only half-way through and immediately set out to but the CD. I loved all of the songs and instantly began hunting his other CDs down. I have loved everyone of them.

~ A RW fan in TEXAS, USA ~

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[slytherincesss.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes I know that Millennium song. I'll check out a few more songs on Kazaa, then.

[shakespearechic.livejournal.com]

*clings to Robbie*

Well, I'm American and I'm *into* Robbie...

I think there are a few reasons why most Americans have never heard of him:

- He's never gotten major radio play or video play (like on MTV). The exceptions were "Milennium" and then "Somethin' Stupid" - but that was mainly because of Nicole Kidman.
- He doesn't do the American publicity tour thing. Recently he was on Carson Daly's show, but that's about it. A few years ago he did a Hard Rock cafe show on VH1, but both of these shows have a limited audience. He did go on tour back in... 1999 I believe, and I saw him here in Dallas, TX. However: 95% of the crowd were Brits...
- There is a cultural difference. Just like British comedy and such, some Americans will never "get" RW. So be it. Their loss.

*clings to Robbie some more*

[slytherincesss.livejournal.com]

I used to *cling* to Rick Astley. :::dreamy sigh::: Runs to open Kazaa...feels the urge for Brit Boys...

[dramaturgy.livejournal.com]

Well I don't like him because celebrities who think they are all that and a bag of potato chips are generally not a turn on for me.

[sh0rteeqt.livejournal.com]

Is that the Pop Idol guy? Psht. I like Simon better :-)

And liz_of_mirkwood, I agree with you.

[ackonrad.livejournal.com]

Well, I am European and I can't stand Robbie Williams. His music is tiresome, he's not that sexy as everyone tries to present him, and I don't want to start about his personality. And I find it very annoying to be forced to watch/hear his songs on MTV every single day.

So, Americans, you are not alone! There are people in Europe who completely agree with you!

[rachet.livejournal.com]

*pout*

But...I like Robbie Williams.

I seem to spend my life
Just waiting for the chorus
'Cause the verse is never nearly
Good enough
The hooligan half of me
That steals from Woolworths
While the other lives for love

*goes off dancing around her office*