Robbie Williams’ Most Frequent Songwriting Collaborators
Throughout his illustrious career, Robbie Williams has teamed up with a remarkable roster of songwriters who’ve helped shape his sound and success. From his long-standing partnership with Guy Chambers, which produced some of his most iconic anthems, to memorable collaborations with Stephen Duffy and others, this page highlights the creative minds Robbie has worked with most often. Dive into the stories behind these collaborations and discover how each contributor left their mark on his music.
Guy Chambers (Songwriter)
Guy Chambers is a British songwriter, producer and composer best known for his long-running partnership with Robbie Williams. He co-wrote many of Williams’ defining songs, from “Angels” to “Go Gentle”, and has also worked widely across pop, theatre and film.
Stephen Duffy (Songwriter)
Stephen Duffy is an English singer-songwriter born in 1960, known for founding Duran Duran and leading The Lilac Time. He co-wrote Robbie Williams’ Intensive Care and The Christmas Present albums. His solo work spans pop, folk, and electronica, with releases under Tin Tin, Dr. Calculus, and The Devils.
Tim Metcalfe (Lufthaus, Songwriter)
Tim Metcalfe is an Australian songwriter, producer and performer best known for his long-running collaboration with Robbie Williams. He co-wrote large parts of albums including Take The Crown and The Heavy Entertainment Show, and is a founding member of Lufthaus, blending pop songwriting with electronic and live performance.
Flynn Francis (Lufthaus, Songwriter)
Flynn Francis is an Australian songwriter, producer and performer best known for his long-running collaboration with Robbie Williams. He co-wrote songs across albums including Take The Crown, The Heavy Entertainment Show and The Christmas Present, and is a founding member of the electronic group Lufthaus.
Kelvin Andrews (Soul Mekanik, Songwriter)
Kelvin Andrews is a British songwriter, producer and DJ from Stoke-on-Trent who has co-written a significant body of work with Robbie Williams, who is also from Stoke-on-Trent. A long-standing collaborator since Williams’ early solo years, Andrews has contributed to numerous recordings and is also active in dance music as part of the house project Soul Mekanik.
Danny Spencer (Soul Mekanik, Songwriter)
Danny Spencer is a British songwriter, producer and electronic musician from Stoke-on-Trent best known for his work with Robbie Williams and as a founding member of the house music project Soul Mekanik, alongside Kelvin Andrews and Rich Scott. His career spans pop songwriting, club culture and electronic production.
Richard Scott (Soul Mekanik, Songwriter)
Richard Scott is a British songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist from Stoke-on-Trent best known for his long-term collaboration with Robbie Williams. A key member of the songwriting trio with Kelvin Andrews and Danny Spencer, he has co-written and produced material across albums including Rudebox, Reality Killed the Video Star and The Christmas Present.
Chris Heath (Writer, Journalist)
Chris Heath is a British writer and journalist best known for his long association with Robbie Williams. He documented Williams’ career at close range in the book Feel, providing an unusually detailed and candid account of the singer’s life, work and creative process during the height of his solo success.
Karl Brazil (Drummer. Songwriter)
Karl Brazil is a British drummer, musical director and songwriter who has worked with Robbie Williams since 2009 and served as his musical director since the XXV tour. One of the UK’s most in-demand musicians, he has also performed and recorded with artists including James Blunt, Elton John and Take That.
Gary Barlow (Take That, Songwriter)
Gary Barlow is a British singer, songwriter, producer and pianist best known as a founding member of Take That. One of the UK’s most successful songwriters, he has written and produced hits for his own projects and for artists including Robbie Williams, while maintaining a long solo career.
Owen Parker (Songwriter)
Owen Parker is a British multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer who has worked with artists including Robbie Williams, Pet Shop Boys, Simple Minds and Girls Aloud. He has played live with Robbie Williams since 2019 and is a frequent co-writer and arranger on Williams’ recent albums and tours.