Swings Both Ways Live is a live album by Robbie Williams, released in 2014 in conjunction with his Swings Both Ways Live tour. The album documents performances from the tour supporting Swings Both Ways, presenting the material in a full concert setting with big band arrangements.
Rather than issuing a single standard recording, a different live album was made available for each show on the tour. These recordings were produced from the individual concert performances, allowing audiences to purchase the specific show they had attended. The approach created a series of unique live documents reflecting variations in setlist, guest appearances and on stage interaction.
The repertoire focused on swing standards and original compositions from Swings Both Ways, alongside selections from Swing When You’re Winning. Arrangements emphasised brass, strings and rhythm section instrumentation, preserving the theatrical and orchestral character of the tour.
By releasing a bespoke recording for every concert, Swings Both Ways Live captured the tour in an unusually comprehensive format, offering fans a personalised record of Williams’ large scale swing performances.
