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The Songbook Tour (2025)
The Songbook Tour was a concert tour by English singer-songwriter Gary Barlow. The 41-date tour around the United Kingdom and Ireland began on 17 April 2025 in Douglas on the Isle of Man and concluded on 21 June 2025 in Suffolk, England. Opening acts * Brad Kella (Series 2 winner of The Piano) (17 April - 7 June) * Beverley Knight (10 - 21 June 2025) Setlist # Open Road # Greatest Day # These Days # Let Me Go # Incredible # Sure # Everything Changes # Whatever You Do to Me # A Million Love Songs # Pray # The Flood # Since I Saw You Last # Reach Out # Patience # If There's Not a Song About It # Forever Love # Love Ain't Here Anymore # 6th Avenue # Said It All # The Garden # Shine # It Only Takes a Minute # Relight My Fire "Relight My Fire" is a disco song written and released by American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer Dan Hartman as the title track from his 1979 album of the same name. It was also performed by Costa Anadiotis' band Café Soc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Barlow
Gary Barlow (born 20 January 1971) is an English singer, songwriter, record producer, and television personality. He is the lead singer of the pop group Take That. Barlow is one of the United Kingdom's most successful songwriters, having written fifteen number-one singles (twelve with Take That, two solo, one with the Robbie Williams song "Candy") and twenty-four top-ten hits. As a solo artist, he has had three number-one singles, six top-ten singles and three number-one albums, and has additionally had seventeen top-five hits, twelve number-one singles and eight number-one albums with Take That. Barlow has also served as a judge on the television talent shows '' The X Factor UK'' (2011–2013), '' Let It Shine'' (2017) and '' Walk the Line'' (2021). Barlow has received six Ivor Novello Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, including the award for Outstanding Services to British Music. Barlow was appointed an Officer of the Order of the Briti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Flood (Take That Song)
"The Flood" is a song by English pop group Take That from their sixth studio album, ''Progress'' (2010). It was released as the lead single in the United Kingdom on 7 November 2010. The song is the first to feature Robbie Williams since his return to the band in July 2010, and features both Williams and Gary Barlow on lead vocals. The song received acclaim from critics, who praised its anthemic sound and Williams' vocals. It peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, and was a hit internationally. Promotion The song was placed on the Radio 1 A-Playlist for a number of weeks after its first play on radio in early October. The band appeared on X Factor result show 6 to perform "The Flood" live for the first time on 14 November, it was also the first time they had performed as a five piece in 15 years. They also performed it on ''Children in Need'' and closed the show with number-one single " Never Forget". They then sang "The Flood" on '' X Factor Italy'' on 23 November, as we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Forget (Take That Song)
"Never Forget" is a song recorded by English boy band Take That, included as the sixth track on their third studio album, ''Nobody Else'' (1995). Written by Gary Barlow and produced by Brothers in Rhythm and Dave James, it features Howard Donald on lead vocals. A remixed version of the song produced by Jim Steinman was released as a single on 24 July 1995 by RCA Records, RCA and Bertelsmann Music Group, BMG and became the band's seventh number one on the UK Singles Chart, remaining at number one for three weeks. Robbie Williams left the band during the promotion of the song. Song information The song was written by Gary Barlow and sung mostly by Howard Donald. Robbie Williams has a short solo section in the middle of the song and his vocals are also featured before the final chorus. There is also a remix with Gary Barlow having a solo part after Robbie Williams's part. However, this remix remains unreleased. In addition to Robbie Williams, Jason Orange, Mark Owen, and Gary Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rule The World (Take That Song)
"Rule the World" is a song by English boy band Take That. It was recorded for the soundtrack of the film ''Stardust'' (2007), and then included on the deluxe edition of their fourth studio album '' Beautiful World'' (2006). It was released in the United Kingdom on 21 October 2007 via digital download and as a CD single the following day. The single peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and went on to become the group's best selling single, shifting over 1.8 million sales and being certified as 3× platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). The song was submitted for consideration at the 80th Academy Awards for Best Original Song, but was not nominated. In addition to the song featuring in the film, it also played over the ending of the episode "Fireworks" of the sitcom ''Not Going Out''. Background "Rule the World" is the first song written by Take That specifically for a film. Matthew Vaughn, the director of ''Stardust'', contacted Take That in the hope of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back For Good (song)
"Back for Good" is a song by English band Take That from their album '' Nobody Else'' (1995). A ballad, "Back for Good" was written by lead singer Gary Barlow and released on 27 March 1995. The song hit number one in 31 countries, including the UK. At the 1996 Brit Awards, "Back for Good" won the Brit Award for British Single of the Year. Background "Back for Good" is a "triumphant ballad...ruminating on life, love, and second chances". It was written by Gary Barlow (who also sang lead vocals) and engineered by keyboard player Phil Coxon of OMD. Barlow has said that he wrote the song in fifteen minutes. It was unveiled at the 1995 BRIT Awards, and there was such demand for the song that its release date was brought forward. "Back for Good" was made available to the media an unprecedented six weeks before release. Just prior to the release of "Back for Good", the group had done a photo shoot for '' Vogue Italia'' with designer Gianni Versace. The clothing range given to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Relight My Fire
"Relight My Fire" is a disco song written and released by American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer Dan Hartman as the title track from his 1979 album of the same name. It was also performed by Costa Anadiotis' band Café Society in 1984 and British boy band Take That (with Lulu in a featured role) in 1993, five months before Hartman died. Dan Hartman original version Originally released in 1979 as the follow-up to "Instant Replay", "Relight My Fire" topped the United States dance charts for six weeks from December 12, 1979, to February 16, 1980; it was less successful in the UK, however, where it failed to chart. Loleatta Holloway is credited as a featured vocalist on some versions of the record, singing the "strong enough to walk on through the night" refrain. The song's strings and horns were played by MFSB and conducted by longtime MFSB member Don Renaldo. The 12" version includes a 4½-minute intro called "Vertigo", often used in discos as a floor-filler b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It Only Takes A Minute
"It Only Takes a Minute" is a 1975 song by American soul/ R&B group Tavares, released as the first single from their third album, '' In the City'' (1975). The song was the group's only top-10 pop hit in the United States, peaking at number 10, and their second number one song on the American soul charts. On the US Disco chart, "It Only Takes a Minute" spent five weeks at number two and was the first of four entries on the chart. The song was subsequently covered by Jonathan King performing as 100 Ton and a Feather in 1976 and by boy band Take That in 1992. A remastered version of the Tavares' original is featured in the soundtrack of Konami's dancing game '' Dance Dance Revolution 3rd Mix'' released in 1999. While a later remix from European producer ''X-Treme'' was also featured in '' DDRMAX2: Dance Dance Revolution 7th MIX'' released in 2002. Charts Tavares did not release their original version in the UK until 1986 when it could only reach No 46 in the UK Singles Chart. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shine (Take That Song)
"Shine" is the second single taken from English pop group Take That's comeback album, '' Beautiful World'' (2006). It became Take That's sixth consecutive number one single and their tenth number-one overall, making them one of only seven acts in the history of the UK charts to have more than nine number one hits. Background and release The song is written in the key signature of E flat major; however, on some live versions it is performed in D major. It later emerged that Robbie Williams was the subject of the track, written and released prior to his decision to return to the band. The version of "Shine" performed during the band's Beautiful World Tour in 2007 featured an intro that was taken from the finale to the song " Mr. Blue Sky" by the British pop rock group Electric Light Orchestra—this was also done on the group's subsequent The Circus Tour in 2009, and on the Progress Live Tour in 2011. "Shine" was released on 26 February 2007 and features lead vocals by Mark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Garden (Take That Song)
"The Garden" is a song by English group Take That. It was released on 20 March 2009 as the third single from their fifth studio album, '' The Circus''. Song information Mark Owen originally intended to sing the song's bridge during its writing and recording but was surprised and impressed when Howard Donald sang it instead, which was kept in the final recording. The song's B-side is "84", the same B-side of their preceding single "Up All Night", and is sung by Jason Orange. Promotion The band performed "The Garden" on BBC's Comic Relief show on 13 March 2009. The song has been performed on '' Mooi! Weer De Leeuw'' in the Netherlands on 14 March 2009. The song was then performed on Swiss television on the show ''Music Stars'' on 15 March 2009. The group then made an appearance on the Italian version of ''The X Factor'' on 17 March 2009. The band also performed the song on the German TV show '' Wetten, dass..?'' on 21 March 2009. The band then performed the track at the final of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Said It All
"Said It All" is a song by English pop band Take That. It is the fourth single from to be taken from their fifth studio album, '' The Circus'' (2008). The single was released in the United Kingdom on 15 June 2009, where it peaked at number nine on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the Scottish Singles Chart. It was their last hit as a four-piece as Robbie Williams return to the group on the next hit, " The Flood". Song information "Said It All" was written by band members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Mark Owen, together with Steve Robson. It was released on 15 June 2009 in the UK. It features Barlow and Owen on lead vocals. The B-side, "Throwing Stones", has Owen take the lead vocals. Critical reception Digital Spy's Alex Fletcher described the song as a "swirling mega-ballad with a killer key change." Chart performance The single entered the UK Singles Chart at number 74 based on downloads alone, two weeks before the physical release date. "Said It A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Ain't Here Anymore
"Love Ain't Here Anymore" is a song by English boy band Take That. Released on 27 June 1994 by RCA and BMG, it was the sixth and final single taken from the band's second studio album, '' Everything Changes'' (1993). The song peaked at number three in the UK Singles Chart, ending their string of consecutive number-one singles. It failed to overtake Wet Wet Wet's cover of "Love Is All Around" at number one, and American R&B group, All-4-One, who reached number two with "I Swear". "Love Ain't Here Anymore" was re-recorded for release in the United States and included on their first ''Greatest Hits'' compilation in 1996. Take That also recorded a Spanish version of the song, "No si aqui no hay amor", which entered the Spanish AFYVE chart at number two. It appears as a B-side to Take That's following single, "Sure", while the English version appears on the United States single of " Back for Good". "Love Ain't Here Anymore" has received a silver sales status certification for sales ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forever Love (Gary Barlow Song)
"Forever Love" is a song by British singer-songwriter Gary Barlow, taken from his debut solo album, '' Open Road'' (1997). Released on 8 July 1996 as Barlow's first single outside Take That, it debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart six days later, becoming Barlow's first of three solo number-one singles. Worldwide, "Forever Love" also topped the charts in Lithuania, Spain and Taiwan, while reaching the top five in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Ireland and Switzerland. The song was used as the official theme for the film '' The Leading Man'' (1996). The single's cover was a portrait done by Norman Watson for the April 1996 cover of Arena magazine. This issue became the fastest-selling in the magazine's history and as a result the image was chosen as the debut artwork. Critical reception British magazine ''Music Week'' rated the song four out of five, writing, "Barlow's undisputed writing skills are evident on this wistful ballad which builds to a dramatic climax. A surefir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
