Robbie stole my thunder, says McCartney

SIR Paul McCartney has revealed that Robbie Williams stole his thunder with his collection of swing classics.

Mon, 21 Apr, 2003 - 01:00

Anthony Barnes

The former Beatle said he was planning to record a selection of Rat Pack tunes, but abandoned the idea when Robbie did the same with chart-topper Swing When You’re Winning.

Sir Paul dropped his plan for fear of being branded a copycat.

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