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Finally: Robbie Williams celebrated the arrival of 2022 by rolling back the years in an exclusive gala performance.
The British pop star was in vintage form with a crowd-pleasing show at Dubai’s Atlantis, The Palm, that should set the tone for the year for the artist.
The former Take That singer will celebrate the 25th anniversary of his solo career in 2022.
Stepping on stage just before 11pm and clad in a gold sequinned jacket, Williams delivered an almost chronological greatest hits set.
Beginning with the triumphant Let Me Entertain You, from 1997 debut album Life Thru A Lens, the singer aged 47 belted out a catalogue of hits representing the evolution of British pop music over the past 25 years.
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Come Undone soared on the back of powerful guitars recalling the Britpop era, while the somewhat kitschy Rock DJ and Kids aged surprisingly well, courtesy of those stadium-ready choruses.
“This is my first gig two years,” Williams told the crowd. “I am trying to remind myself who I am and what I do.”This is my first gig two years. I am trying to remind myself who I am and what I do.Robbie Williams
However, the reality of the present did manage to crash through the nostalgic set.
Perhaps for the first time in his career, Williams had to ask the crowd to follow social distancing measures by moving away from the front of the stage.
“This is the reality of the day with Covid and we have to be safe,” he said. “As you know, there is nothing I like more than having a big gap between me and the people.”
The distance aside, tracks such as the heartwarming Feel, She’s The One and Better Man managed to envelop the crowd and served as an exhilarating prelude to the New Year’s Eve countdown and fireworks.
Next up is the big screen
Speaking to The National before the show, Williams said an encore Dubai appearance is planned for later in the year.
“Sadly, this time, I’m only here for about 36 hours,” he said.
“I will be back a few times this year though. I have big plans in Dubai.”
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