The Full Monty Medley

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The Full Monty Medley was released as a B-side to Let Me Entertain You and features Robbie Williams performing live with Tom Jones at the 1998 Brit Awards. The performance was part of the ceremony’s long-running tradition of pairing unexpected collaborators, and this unlikely duo turned the event into one of the most talked-about television moments of the year.

The medley included “Make Me Smile,” “Land of a Thousand Dances,” and other songs from soundtrack, which had just won Best Soundtrack or Cast Recording. Williams appeared in black leather, Jones in his trademark suit, and the two traded verses with playful competitiveness and effortless chemistry. The audience response was immediate, a mix of surprise and admiration for Williams’ confidence alongside a legend.

The performance also helped to propel Life Thru a Lens back up the UK Albums Chart, pushing it to No. 1 five months after its release. Critics praised Williams’ command of the stage and his ability to hold his own beside Jones, who later remarked on their similarities.

He reminds me of myself. He’s got that confidence — that thing where he just goes out there and owns it.Tom Jones

Williams, for his part, said he’d always wanted to duet with Tom Jones and considered the Brit Awards collaboration “a dream moment.” The pair’s exaggerated moves and mutual charisma captured the exuberance of late-’90s pop television and solidified Williams’ reputation as Britain’s most entertaining showman.

The Full Monty Medley remains a highlight of Williams’ early career — a bold, humorous, and musically sharp performance that blurred the line between parody and celebration, showing that he could match charisma with one of the greats and win the crowd every time.