Let Me Entertain You (Full Length Version)

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Let Me Entertain You appears in its full length form on the expanded editions of Life Thru a Lens, offering an extended version of one of Robbie Williams’ most recognisable early singles. Originally released in March 1998, the track became a cornerstone of Williams’ live performances and helped establish his reputation as a solo entertainer.

Written by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers, the song was recorded during sessions for Williams’ debut album in 1997, with production by Chambers and Steve Power. The full length version extends the instrumental sections and breakdowns heard in the single edit, giving greater prominence to the track’s dynamic shifts and building sense of momentum.

Lyrically, Let Me Entertain You functions as both provocation and manifesto. Drawing on themes of excess, spectacle and performance, the song plays with the idea of showmanship as a transaction between artist and audience. The longer arrangement amplifies this concept, allowing the swaggering verses and explosive chorus to unfold with fewer constraints.

I wanted it to sound like an entrance, like someone kicking the door downRobbie Williams

While the radio edit delivered chart success, the full length version better reflects the song’s long term impact. It became the blueprint for Williams’ stage persona, frequently opening concerts and shaping the tone of his live shows for decades. In extended form, Let Me Entertain You stands as a defining statement of intent from an artist embracing performance as both identity and power.