Rudebox (song)


"Rudebox" is song by English musician Robbie Williams, from his seventh studio album of the same name. It is based on a sample from the song "Boops " by Sly and Robbie. The single was released on 4 September 2006, although download purchases allowed it to reach number 30 on the UK Singles Chart on 3 September. After the release of the CD single, it ascended 26 places to number 4, selling 24,821 copies, beaten by Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland's "Promiscuous", Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack" and Scissor Sisters' "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'".
The track was nominated for the 2006 Ivor Novello Award.
In the song Williams makes several cultural references including Adidas, T.K. Maxx, Michael Jackson, Durex condoms, The Matrix and Mandrax.

Chart success

The song had considerable success in Europe, peaking at number two on the Euro Hot 100 singles chart. The single reached number-one in Germany, Italy and Switzerland, and it made the top ten in several other countries around the world.
In the United Kingdom the single debuted at number thirty based on downloads alone; when the single was physically released it climbed to its peak of number four, spending two weeks inside the top ten and nine weeks on the chart overall. Compared to Williams' other massive successful singles in the past, this single became a commercial disappointment.
The song had huge success in Latin America, Mexico in particular. The song was nominated for Song of the Year – International at the Premios Oye!, the Mexican Grammys and won.

Track listing

UK CD1
  1. "Rudebox" – 3:46
  2. "Lonestar Rising" – 3:55
UK CD2
  1. "Rudebox" – 4:45
  2. "Rudebox" – 5:55
  3. "Rudebox" – 8:42
  4. "Rudebox" – 8:47
  5. "Rudebox"
  6. "Rudebox"
UK promo
  1. "Rudebox"
  2. "Rudebox"
  3. "Rudebox"

    Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts