"Advertising Space" is a song by British singer Robbie Williams, for his sixth studio album, Intensive Care (2005). It was released as the third single from the album on 12 December 2005 and reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart. In the song's music video, largely filmed in a room above the Belle Vue pub in Blackpool in the United Kingdom, Williams emulates Elvis in movement, appearance, and habits.Timeline: Advertising Space
Background Inspired by True Romance, where Christian Slater's character spoke to the spirit of Elvis Presley, Williams wrote a ballad about "a superstar's fall from grace", which Williams jokingly called his "Candle in the Wind".Advertising Space at Robbiewilliams.com While interviewed on Parkinson and asked about the title "Advertising Space", Williams stated that he gave particular focus to how after dying Elvis was reduced to merchandising, or remembering "the joke part of his life, the end bit when he got big".Robbie Williams on Parkinson (2005)
Track listings UK CD1 and Australian CD single "Advertising Space" "Family Coach"
UK CD2 "Advertising Space" "Twist" "Don't Say No" Gallery (U-MYX)
UK DVD single "Advertising Space" (video) "Don't Say No" (audio) "Overture for Berlin" (audio)
Credits and personnel Credits are taken from the Intensive Care album booklet.
Studios Recorded between June 2003 and May 2005 at AIR Studios, The Townhouse (London, England), Rockband East and West, and Henson Studios (Los Angeles) Mixed at Mix This! (Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles) Strings engineered at NRG (North Hollywood, California) Mastered at Metropolis Mastering (London, England)
Personnel
Robbie Williams – writing, lead vocals, production Stephen Duffy – writing, Fender Mustang guitar, Martin acoustic guitar, Ethereal Electronic Korg keyboards, production Claire Worrall – backing vocals, Bösendorfer piano Jerry Meehan – Fender Precision Bass guitar Greg Leisz – lap and pedal steel guitars Jebin Bruni – Prophet-5 Matt Chamberlain – drums, percussion David Campbell – string arrangement, conducting Allen Sides – string engineering Bob Clearmountain – mixing Tony Cousins – mastering
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2005–2006)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)15Europe (European Hit Radio)1Finland Airplay (Radiosoittolista)8Germany Airplay (BVMI)1Italy (Musica e dischi) Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Robbie Williams".3Latvia (Latvijas Top 50)35Romania (Romanian Top 100) See lw column.34Spain Airplay (Top 40 Radio)8UK Airplay (Music Week)3
Year-end charts Chart (2005)PositionUK Singles (OCC)194
Chart (2006)PositionAustria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)55Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)84Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)45France (SNEP)84France Airplay (SNEP) 37Germany (Media Control GfK)60Italy (FIMI) Click on Scarica l'allegato.47Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)58Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)54UK Airplay (Music Week)50
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Australia12 December 2005CDChrysalisUnited Kingdom
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