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Listen: Robbie Williams is back with new single Bodies
By Amira Hashish, Evening Standard Last updated at 14:29pm on 01.10.09Robbie Williams unveiled his long-awaited comeback single to fans today, warning them to prepare for "something cosmic".
Bodies was played on radio stations around the UK from 8am but the pop star delivered it in person to The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1.
After two and a half years away from the charts, Williams announced earlier this month that he planned to release a new single and album.
The Stoke-on-Trent singer told Radio 1 listeners to be prepared for "something cosmic to happen" when the track was played.
"It's a grower, man," he joked. "No it's instant. I think it's instant, otherwise it's a two-player.
"Yeah I'm really good at promotion."
Bodies will be available for download on October 11 and in the shops a day later, with his album Reality Killed The Video Star out on November 9.
Williams, 35, has not released a single since She's Madonna in March 2007 or an album since Rudebox in October 2006.
The new single and album were both produced by Trevor Horn, the legendary producer who in his younger days was one half of electro-pop duo The Buggles.
The Buggles wrote and recorded number one hit Video Killed The Radio Star - the first song ever played on MTV - and the inspiration for the title of Williams' new album.
Since leaving Take That in 1996, Williams has enjoyed huge success as a solo artist: he has had six number one singles, every one of his UK studio albums has reached number one in the charts and he has sold a total of 55 million records around the world.
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Reader views (12)
i love your new single and can not wait for your new album.please go on tour rob all your real fans would love to see u on tour.great to see u have found a girlfriend that makes u happy. To ayda please look after him and never hurt him.
- Louise Logan, elgin
take no notice rob bad remarkes carry no clout welcome back
- Steve Cambridge, cabidgeshire
Although 'Bodies' sounds a little like others that Robbie has done, like he says, it grows on you and will fit into his gigs very well. Welcome back Robbie.
- Michael, Port Isaac Cornwall
Like this song - it has a catchy melody, and, as usual is sung brilliantly by Robbie. Does anyone have a take on the lyrics? ...Let's be grown up tho' pls 
- Rach, Cornwall. UK
The song is pants as the lyrics are pointless and rather offensive. Robbie's days are numbered. Strictly beckons
- Keith Price, Luton England
HA, HA, HA!!! Thank you for that Keith...Cheers! 
- Ali Sichilongo, London
Robbie who??? The guy is past , or was he ever there
- Trevn, Abu Dhabi
oh dear!!!!!!
- Jane, suffolk, uk
The song is pants as the lyrics are pointless and rather offensive. Robbie's days are numbered. Strictly beckons
- Keith Price, Luton England
Sorry Robbie, you have left it too long to make a come back, most of the fans you left behind have coverted to TAKE THAT. This song and I guess the fourthcomming album will be in the bargin bin by Christmas.
Stay in the USA Robbie, come backs are for the greats, not for the has beens........
- David, New Malden Surrey
Boooorrrrrriiiiiiiinnnnnnggggg.....................
- Simon, London
Uh oh, look out everyone the same man that gave us rubbish like Radio is back, I used to like Robbie when he was actually good and sung songs such as Lazy Days, but now nah. He said prepare for something cosmic so I guess that means he got his wish and really did have a conversation with Aliens!
- Dan, London
I've always loved Robbie Williams and i'm really excited he's finally making a comeback. He's a talented artist with an amazing voice. The song is absolutley brilliant. Well done Robbie.
- Kim, Perth, Australia
