Tracklist
- 1. Somethin' Stupid ft. Nicole Kidman 02:50
- 2. Eternity (Orchestral Version) 05:33
- 3. My Way 07:00
Extras
- 1. Somethin' Stupid (Music Video) Music Video
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About this Release
Somethin’ Stupid was released in December 2001 as a duet between Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman. The song appears on Swing When You’re Winning and was issued as the album’s lead single.
Originally written by C Carson Parks and first popularised by Frank and Nancy Sinatra in 1967, the track was reinterpreted by Williams and Kidman with a traditional orchestral arrangement. Produced by Guy Chambers, the recording retains the conversational structure of the original while updating it for a contemporary audience.
Lyrically, Somethin’ Stupid centres on romantic hesitation and the fear of saying the wrong thing at a pivotal moment. The duet format emphasises the interplay between the two vocalists, mirroring the dynamic of the original version.
And then I go and spoil it all by saying somethin’ stupid like I love you.Robbie Williams
The single reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Williams’ fifth UK number one single. Its success reinforced the commercial appeal of Swing When You’re Winning and extended his chart dominance into the early 2000s.