Watch Robbie Williams travel back in time to perform on 'The Word' for new 'Pretty Face' video

Robbie Williams Revisits 1990s for New 'Pretty Face' Video

Robbie Williams journeyed back to the 1990s to recreate a performance on the iconic late-night variety show The Word in his new video for the single "Pretty Face."

Video Concept and Visual Style

In the video, Williams appears on stage dressed in a red tracksuit top with bleached hair, mimicking his look from Glastonbury 1995. The footage is intentionally grainy, enhancing the nostalgic feel, as a lively crowd dances along to his Britpop-inspired track.

About 'The Word' Show

The Word aired from 1990 to 1995, known for spotlighting breakthrough artists like Nirvana, Oasis, and Happy Mondays late at night.

“This is my ‘DeLorean Moment’ back to 1995… The Word was the late-night gateway to so many – Nirvana, Oasis, Happy Mondays… If ‘BRITPOP’ is the album I would have made, then THIS would have been the TV show.” — Robbie Williams

Upcoming Album and Recent Performances

The video comes ahead of his upcoming album BRITPOP, which was initially scheduled for release in October but has now been postponed until 2026. Meanwhile, Williams released the "Pretty Face" video as a preview.

On October 9, Robbie performed his debut album and the entire BRITPOP album live at his smallest-ever ticketed show in London.

Summary

Robbie Williams creatively connects his new Britpop album era with 1990s music culture by evoking The Word, capturing nostalgia through style and setting in the "Pretty Face" video.

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NME NME — 2025-11-06

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