Kids (XXV)

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Kids returns on XXV as a refreshed duet between Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue. Originally released in 2000 on Sing When You’re Winning, the song remains one of Williams’s most famous collaborations. For the anniversary collection, the pair re-recorded their vocals, bringing maturity and subtlety to a track once defined by youthful bravado.

The arrangement, produced by Guy Chambers and Richard Flack, preserves the rock edge and funk of the original while integrating orchestral layers for a fuller, more cinematic sound. The guitars remain central, but the strings and horns broaden the texture, softening the punch without losing the swagger. Both singers’ deeper voices complement each other, turning what was once playful competition into easy camaraderie.

Some of the original elements, including Williams’s rap section, were omitted, trimming the running time and focusing attention on the chemistry between the two vocalists. Their voices blend naturally, offering a sense of reunion rather than recreation. The new version is less about mischief and more about mutual respect, reflecting the passage of time and the duo’s enduring connection.

“It’s just cool that Kylie said yes again. She’s got one of the greatest pop voices, and to sing with her after all these years feels right.”Robbie Williams

Revisited with warmth and confidence, Kids bridges eras of British pop while highlighting the longevity of both artists. Its inclusion on XXV celebrates not only a hit song but also a friendship that helped define the spirit of early 2000s pop.