Robbie Williams bought the AFL Grand Remaining off to an thrilling begin with an electrifying pre-match efficiency on the MCG on Saturday.
The English pop star opened along with his 1997 hit Let Me Entertain You, earlier than launching into one other crowd pleaser, Rock DJ, because the sold-out crowd bought pumped up for the historic showdown between the Sydney Swans and Geelong Cats.
Essentially the most unbelievable second of the efficiency was his rendition of the ballad Angels, which he devoted to late cricket legend Shane Warne.
Robbie Williams bought the AFL Grand Remaining off to an thrilling begin with an electrifying pre-match efficiency on the Melbourne Cricket Floor on Saturday
He described his buddy Warne as ‘Australia’s best rock star’ because the cameras minimize to the Spin King’s grieving son Jackson within the crowd on the world-famous sporting floor.
‘Love you, Warnie,’ Williams added.
After this, he paid tribute to John Farnham – who was lately recognized with most cancers – with a stirring efficiency of his signature tune You are the Voice, which had the entire crowd singing alongside in unison.
Williams additionally carried out one in all his new songs, Misplaced, joking to the viewers that ‘we’ll get by way of it collectively’ since many within the viewers more than likely did not know the tune.
Essentially the most unbelievable second of the efficiency was his rendition of the ballad Angels, which he devoted to late cricket legend Shane Warne
He described his buddy Warne as ‘Australia’s best rock star’
A platform raised above the stage on the MCG as Williams carried out forward of the Geelong vs Sydney recreation
Williams ended the set with Youngsters, his 2000 chart-topping duet with Kylie Minogue, with Delta Goodrem (proper) standing in for the pop princess
Williams (pictured with Delta Goodrem) was surrounded by back-up dancers in skintight gold bodysuits and silver spacesuits, together with a stay band
He then ‘bought again to the hits’ with an emotional rendition of Really feel.
Williams ended the set with Youngsters, his 2000 chart-topping duet with Kylie Minogue, with Delta Goodrem standing in for the pop princess.
The previous Take That band member donned a sizzling pink ensemble for the pre-show, and whipped the gang into an brisk frenzy.
After this, he paid tribute to John Farnham – who was lately recognized with most cancers – with a stirring efficiency of his signature tune You are the Voice
AFL followers on the sold-old MCG sang alongside to crowd-pleasers like Angels and You are the Voice
He was surrounded by back-up dancers in skintight gold bodysuits and silver spacesuits, together with a stay band.
Williams had teased a possible Grand Remaining reunion with Minogue just a few weeks in the past throughout an interview with Fox Melbourne.
‘I must ask her,’ he stated cheekily. ‘Perhaps I ought to try this on this radio present proper right here, proper now. Kylie, please come and sing with me. I’d find it irresistible if you happen to did.’
Minogue did not find yourself becoming a member of him on stage, with Goodrem as a substitute offering the feminine vocals for Youngsters.
Williams had teased a possible Grand Remaining reunion with Minogue just a few weeks in the past, however ended up performing with Goodrem as a substitute. (Pictured: Williams and Minogue on the 2000 MTV Europe Music Awards)
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