Pretty Woman

About

Pretty Woman was released as part of Heavy Entertainment Show and was written by Robbie Williams, Ed Sheeran, Steve Robson, Benny Blanco and Chris Sclafani. It was produced by Robson, a Grammy-nominated English songwriter and producer who has also worked with Take That, James Morrison and Olly Murs. The track marked one of Williams’ first collaborations with Sheeran, blending both artists’ melodic pop sensibilities.

The song originated when Williams emailed Sheeran in August 2016, asking whether he had any “spare bangers.” Sheeran sent over a draft called Pretty Woman, which Williams loved but felt lacked a chorus. He wrote one himself, giving the song a fuller pop structure while keeping Sheeran’s rhythm and lyrical tone intact. The final version became a lively, flirtatious dance-pop track with funk-inspired guitar and layered vocals.

Lyrically, Pretty Woman celebrates attraction and admiration in a nightclub setting, filled with playful lines such as “You shake what you’ve been given from your mama.” Williams said the song was about “a woman in a club who’s driving you crazy, and you’d love to date her, befriend her, have her fancy you; all of the above.”

“I emailed Ed because I was having a neurotic panic about my album, a slight confidence crisis. He sent me this one over. Great song, great beat, great lyric, great vibe.”Robbie Williams

Pretty Woman became a fan favourite during promotional appearances for the album, performed live at the BBC Radio 2 sessions, Amazon Prime’s launch show, and at Heart Radio’s Christmas concert. Although never released as a single, it showcased Williams’ adaptability and willingness to collaborate with younger artists while maintaining his signature wit and confidence.