Robbie Williams on tour, drug addiction and the harsh Russian parties
This Saturday, July 1, guest special issue of the online show “OK!” was the British singer Robbie Williams. The musician replied to the questions of Classmates and talked about her concert tour, which he finishes in Russia and will give two concerts — on September 7 in Saint-Petersburg and 10 September in Moscow.
Live shows Robbie Williams spoke about the creation of the song Party Like a Russian, the harsh Russian parties and consequences of their alcohol and drug addictions. From the party Robbie is now trying to abstain, as from meetings with classmates, but a sober lifestyle does not interfere with the musician to have fun at concerts and TV shows. Robbie never refused to represent Russia at “Eurovision”. Moreover, spasibo now not the only word he knows in Russian. Robbie also told the audience about their children, the rituals before concerts and beloved dog named Showbiz, which even participated in the filming.
Why so few came to Russia in the 2000s
I was suffering from drug addiction, I also had personal problems. So I do a little touring. Because it happened such a period between 2003 and 2015.
Not from any personal animosity — I just got some stuff, I went into hibernation.
About Russian parties
At parties, I was not. That is, I played on the Russian parties, was perfect, and of course owe me no choice. But somewhere in the age of 20-21 I am struggling to lead a sober life. And often I do it, rather than Vice versa. So, if I were in the Russian party, not as a guest singer… Oh, I would be with you here is not sitting. I, and even at full revs, the Russian party… I Think everything would have ended in hospital.
About their Russian fans
I don’t know how better to Express it. There are countries like Spain or Italy where there the audience is very passionate and the atmosphere is crazy. But in countries such as Russia, earning the approval of the audience, you feel like you got a medal. (laughs) Going to the first country you already know that there you will be greeted with a storm of emotions.
But in Russia, if, leaving the stage, you feel that statement stuck with people in mind, made them think, like is perceived as a more serious achievement. And it motivates me.
About creating clip-Party Like a Russian
Why Russian has shown in this light? Well, in his career I will definitely use elements of his character: projecting them on different things in an exaggerated form.
Humor, eccentricity, frivolity is a very important part of my character. Before coming into the Studio to record this song, I was not nurtured for months and for weeks the idea of a song about Russia. That day I just got a sample…
The name of this composer? Yes, Sergei Prokofiev. And guy chambers, with whom together we write songs, came up with the name. In General, the usual names come up, I. But he said, “you know, I was thinking last night: why not call it Party Like a Russian?” And I said, “Just a freaky idea! Now let’s write a song!” Yes, it was a rash act. And I hope that the result will evaluate as a joke. It’s not my job to talk about other countries. I’m out of politics, out of prejudice, I don’t want to offend anyone. And I don’t want to offend the whole country. I just wanted to write a bright, energetic song, and dammit, I did it! Then I thought, “This is great!” And somewhere in two weeks “Oh, and how it will be perceived in Russia? I hope they at me will not be angry”. And I’ve been worried about it. I love Russia and didn’t want the Russians thought I laugh at them. Not at all. All this is just frivolous joke. Jokes like “Monty Python”.
He is ready to represent Russia on “Eurovision”
Yes, I remember saying this, and of course, it was mostly a joke, but the joke was some truth. Little bit. The thing is that people are not allowed to think outside of the templates. I would love to do something that would force people to think once more. Then I just joked, improvised. But after the interview I really thought, and why can’t I represent Russia at the Eurovision song contest? But, unfortunately, in too many political constraints. <…> But it’s still a better prospect than to represent the United Kingdom, us and in the top ten-it was not forever.
About the competition itself crashing
I compete with myself. I constantly strive to be modern, and that my work was relevant, I continually strive to live so that I was not ashamed of his actions and his career has not slowed down. This is still the eternal race is to constantly lubricate the gear mechanism, which drives the whole this edifice called Robbie Williams. To live inside the head of Robert… I’m talking about myself in the third person, because I’m a narcissistic psychopath.
About rituals before the concert
I gather musicians, singers, dancers in a circle and say they love them. Offer a little prayer to Elvis and the gods of show business. I get a massage. The makeup takes more time, not like before. Take a shower. Play FIFA. Arrive at the venue as early as possible, to feel. Don’t like to arrive late. Because I have to get used to the platform, and she to me. I’m really a bit crazy… the Concert can be the best experience in a person’s life, or Vice versa, the worst that happened to him.
Why Robbie Williams 48 eggs per rider:
Love to take a bath in egg yolks. Just kidding… I don’t know, I don’t eat eggs, but someone eats it, perhaps, for General nutrition. How many people are employed in my show? Maybe two hundred people, if all count. So what 248 eggs easy go. I already faced it when I was in Russia, “And he demanded the chair! Demanded a couch! He demanded something to sit on!” I wondered, is it really such a wild request? I need it because the rider is not just for me. With me 150. They need to be fed. They need something to sit on.
I’m not some diva. To live, I need water, food, something on which to sit, because I’m forty-three. It is unlikely that large queries. But maybe next time I’ll leave all these forty-eight eggs themselves… And will make a luxurious scrambled eggs. That in Russia will take.
About how does more Russian words
“No!”. That’s all folks. “Thank you” and “no.” I can even speak English is still taught and can not boast of successes. So alas. In languages not my Forte. But speak the language of love… I just threw up from my own words.
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