Robbie stole my thunder, says McCartney

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

Robbie stole my thunder, says McCartney
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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