Release Date:
14 April 1997
Kicking off the promotion for Life Thru a Lens, Old Before I Die rocketed to No.2 in the UK singles charts in April 1997.
The single was the only successful material to come from Robbie's brief writing partnership with Bazilian/Child.
Chart Highlights:
Charting at No.2, Old Before I Die was Robbie's first original solo material to be released. It was his first real taste of success after Take That and spent two weeks in the UK charts in April 1997.
Old Before I Die
Written by R Williams /E Bazilian/D Child. Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd/Polygram International Music Ltd - MCPS/Human Boy (Administered by WB Music Corp)/Desmophobia. Produced by Guy Chambers and Steve Power. Arranged by Guy Chambers. Mixed by Steve Power
CD1
Better Days
Written by R. Williams/G. Chambers. Published by EMI Virgin Music Ltd/BMG Music Publishing Ltd. Produced by Guy Chambers
Average B Side
Written by R. Williams/K. King. Published by EMI Virgin Music Ltd/Copyright Control. Produced by Guy Chambers.
CD2
Making Plans For Nigel
Written by C. Moulding. Published by EMI Virgin Music. Produced by G. Chambers.
Kooks
Written by D. Bowie. Published by EMI Virgin Music Ltd/Chrysalis Music Ltd/RZO Music Ltd. Produced by G. Chambers.
Design by Jeremy Plumb @ Sonicon.
Photography Sean Pollock.
(p)1997 The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by Chrysalis Records Ltd.
©1997 Chrysalis Records Ltd.
Territory Info:
Released worldwide except US.
