He’s the one: Robbie Williams matches Beatles record with 15th No 1 album Pop star takes the crown in this week’s albums chart thanks to the soundtrack for his critically acclaimed film, ‘Better Man’.
The Official Charts Company reports that the Better Man soundtrack out-sold the rest of the Top 5 combined as it became the Stoke-born singer’s latest chart-topper, following records including 1997’s Life Thru a Lens, 2013’s Swings Both Ways, and 2016’s The Heavy Entertainment Show.
Better Man depicts how Williams – who shot to fame as a teenager when he joined the boyband Take That – went through a series of personal struggles including depression and substance abuse, while achieving huge success as a solo artist with hits such as “She’s the One” and “Let Me Entertain You”.
Robbie Williams has proven he makes music for the masses as he achieves the 15th No 1 album of his career, matching a record set by The Beatles.
Featured on the album are updated versions of classic tracks, from “Rock DJ” and “Angels” to Take That’s “Relight My Fire”, as well as a new original song, “Forbidden Road”.
