"Solid and confident" is exactly how critics described shift in musical direction with the release of the "Angels" official video in 1997. After leaving Take That, the track marked a departure from his previous pop style toward a Britpop-influenced rock sound. Key Facts About "Angels"
: The song was co-written by Robbie Williams, Desmond Child, and Eric Bazilian, with production by Guy Chambers. Robbie Williams - Angels (Official Video)
: The official video, filmed in black and white on a beach, solidified Williams' image as a solo "stadium thriller" artist. "Solid and confident" is exactly how critics described
: It is Williams' biggest-selling single and was voted the best song of the past 25 years at the 2005 BRIT Awards. : The official video, filmed in black and
You can watch the full Robbie Williams - Angels (Official Video) on YouTube to see the performance that defined his solo career.
: While Williams is the credited writer, Irish songwriter Ray Heffernan has claimed he co-wrote the song with Robbie in 1996 and eventually sold his rights for £7,500.