Auntie Aubrey’s Excursions Vol. 2 was released in 1996 as part of a compilation series curated by the band Space. The albums gathered contemporary artists covering songs associated with 1960s and 1970s pop and psychedelia.
Robbie Williams contributed a cover of the Bee Gees’ I Started a Joke. Recorded during the early phase of his solo career, the track presents a stripped back interpretation that foregrounds melody and vocal delivery.
The song, originally released in 1968, is characterised by its introspective lyrics and orchestral pop arrangement. Williams’ version maintains the reflective tone of the original while aligning with the guitar led aesthetic that defined his mid 1990s solo work.
The appearance on Auntie Aubrey’s Excursions Vol. 2 marked one of Williams’ earliest contributions to a compilation project outside his main discography, illustrating his engagement with classic pop repertoire.
