Rocket (Robbie Williams song)
| "Rocket" | ||||
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| Single by Robbie Williams | ||||
| from the album Britpop | ||||
| Released | 21 May 2025 | |||
| Genre | Hard rock | |||
| Length | 2:46 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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"Rocket" is a song by British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams, featuring Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) and Glenn Hughes (Trapeze, Deep Purple),[1] released as the lead single from Williams' upcoming thirteenth studio album, Britpop.[2] On 13 June, a ballad-style reworking of the song, retitled "Pocket Rocket", was released.[3]
Release and promotion
Williams released the single on the same day he announced the forthcoming release of parent album Britpop.[4][5] A music video, directed by Charlie Lightening, was released on 23 May 2025.[6]
Commercial performance
"Rocket" debuted at number 34 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart and at number 36 on the UK Singles Sales Chart, on 30 May 2025.[7]
Critical reception
Tom Breihan, writing for Stereogum, praised the single, calling it "impressive".[8]
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Croatia International Airplay (Top lista)[9] | 84 |
| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[10] | 34 |
| UK Singles Sales (OCC)[11] | 36 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Version | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | 21 May 2025 | Original | Digital download; streaming | Columbia Records | [12] |
| 13 June 2025 | "Pocket Rocket" | [13] |
References
- ^ Dunworth, Liberty. "Robbie Williams teases new album featuring Glenn Hughes and Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi". NME. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ Burton, Poppy (21 May 2025). "Robbie Williams announces new album 'BRITPOP', shares blistering single with Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi". NME. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Langford, Echo (2025-06-13). "Robbie Williams Drops Pocket Rocket 2025: A Playful Pop Comeback Full Of Confidence". Hit Channel. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ Garner, Emily (May 21, 2025). "Robbie Williams unveils new single with Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi". Kerrang. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ Levine, Nick (21 May 2025). "Robbie Williams announces BRITPOP album and tour: dates, artwork, formats and more". Official Charts. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Robbie Williams - Rocket (Official Video)". YouTube. 23 May 2025. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Rocket - Robbie Williams". Official Charts. 30 May 2025. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (21 May 2025). "Robbie Williams Announces New Album Britpop: Hear "Rocket" (Feat. Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi)". Stereogum. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ "Airplay Radio Chart Top100 – 2. lipnja 2025" (in Croatian). Top lista. 2 June 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "Official Singles Sales Charton 30/5/2025 30 May 2025 - 5 June 2025". Official Charts. 30 May 2025. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "Robbie Williams & Tony Iommi - Rocket". Spotify. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Robbie Williams - Pocket Rocket". Spotify. 13 June 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.