Timeline
— 1989/2019

Cool Timeline

2019

Announce the DVD

​After the whirlwind of the tour and fans commenting on wanting a DVD following the ‘Cinema Live’, the band announced that the ‘Odyssey Greatest Hits Live’ will be coming out on the 15th November on DVD, as well as many other formats.

Last night of the tour in Zurich

Last night of the tour in Zurich

​Following the 52 dates around the UK and Europe, the tour came to a close in Zurich reminding fans that this isn’t over.

The first European Show

The first European Show

​Kicking off the European leg of the tour, the band started in Paris in a beautiful theatre with the audience standing throughout. This was the first time they’d performed there and will definitely be heading back again.

Cinema Live

Cinema Live

​On the last night of the UK tour in Cardiff, fans could also head to their local cinema and watch the performance live across the country and around the world. A sad finish for the band, but, Europe was next!

Odyssey went Platinum

Odyssey went Platinum

​During their London stretch of the tour, the band were presented with their Platinum discs for the ‘Odyssey’ album. They were 1 of 4 artists to achieve this from last year’s sales and of course, couldn’t have done this without their fans.

Take That Arena

Take That Arena

For a week, Manchester arena was re-named to the ’Take That Arena’ to mark the band’s 30th Anniversary and for hitting their 46 record-breaking shows at the venue.

First night of the tour in Sheffield

First night of the tour in Sheffield

The band kicked off the Greatest Hits tour in Sheffield, supported by Rick Astley with Lulu surprising fans for her performance of ‘Relight My Fire’. This was the first night of many before they headed out to do the rest of the UK and Europe dates.

Teenage Cancer Trust Gig at the Royal Albert Hall

Teenage Cancer Trust Gig at the Royal Albert Hall

Take That joined the roster of a wealth of talent to take part in the Teenage Cancer Trust Gigs at the Royal Albert Hall. They were joined by Lulu to perform ‘Relight My Fire’ and continue to support all the hard work that Teenage Cancer Trust do.

Released the fan video for ‘Everlasting’

​After hundreds of brilliant submissions from Thatters, Take That released the video for ‘Everlasting’, a new track from the ‘Odyssey’ album – this was their way of saying thank you for all the support so far.

Announced Partnership with Suzuki

A brilliant start to the year, the band announced their partnership with Suzuki Cars in the UK, launching their new ‘Bring The Fun’ campaign. With Take That and Suzuki videos peppering ITV during the ad breaks and also longer content online.

2018
Royal Variety Performance

Royal Variety Performance

On the 11th December 2018, ITV aired the ‘Royal Variety Show’ with the band performing ‘Out Of Our Heads’ and ’Never forget’, following their meeting with the Royal Family and were amongst a brilliant line-up of talented acts.

The Band Musical Opening in the West End

The Band Musical Opening in the West End

After the production’s long tour around the UK, ’The Band’ Musical arrived at the West End for the first time with all proceeds going to the Elton John AIDS Foundation. The band took the red carpet with Robbie and performed with the cast of the musical.

X Factor performance with Robbie Williams

X Factor performance with Robbie Williams

Following the successful chart topper, the trio performed on The X Factor with ’Shine’ finishing with Robbie Williams joining the stage to sing ‘Everything Changes’ together. A complete surprise to the public and one that won’t be forgotten.

Odyssey went to Number 1 in the Official Charts

Odyssey went to Number 1 in the Official Charts

A week following the release of the ‘Odyssey’ album, the band announced that it hit No.1 on the Official Charts, this was a brilliant response so soon after the music was out there. They couldn’t have done this without their supportive and dedicated fan base who have been on this..Read More

Pray Video (Odyssey Version)

On the 23rd November, the same day as the ‘Odyssey’ album was released, the band shared a new video for ‘Pray (Odyssey version) which contained un-seen footage before from their own personal archives. An emotional video that covered the span of the last 30 years, truly celebrating their anniversary with..Read More

Odyssey

Odyssey

Take That’s new Greatest Hits album, titled Odyssey celebrates 30 years of Take That. It was released on 23 November 2018 and features existing songs from their back catalogue that have been gloriously re-imagined and 3 brand new songs. It also includes collaborations with Boyz II Men, Lulu, Sigma and Barry..Read More

Out Of Our Heads (Official Video)

The band released the video for ‘Out Of Our Heads’ on the 2nd of November, which was directed by Michael Baldwin who created an upbeat video to match the track’s high-energy sound. You see the band performing the track in front of a psychedelic, ever-changing backdrop, with a 60s era..Read More

GREATEST HITS TOUR

GREATEST HITS TOUR

Take That announced a commemorative greatest hits tour to mark over a quarter of a century in music – Set to be massive, it will see the band embark on over thirty dates across the UK and then on into Europe. Given the scale of Take That’s historic live performances,..Read More

Pray (Odyssey Version)

On the 21st September 2018, the band released a newly arranged and recorded version of ‘Pray’ which was to be the first single from their new Greatest Hits album ‘Odyssey’. Produced by Stuart Price, the new arrangement casts a contemplative light on the band’s upbeat early 90’s single.  

HITS RADIO LIVE

Take That headlined the Manchester arena as part of the star studded line up for the inaugural Hits Radio Live alongside Rita Ora, Liam Payne, George Ezra, Clean Bandit, Years and Years, Sigala and Jax Jones. Wielding their arsenal of hits, Take That make a triumphant return to their Manchester home.

2017
TOUR KICKED OFF IN PERTH

TOUR KICKED OFF IN PERTH

Returning to Australia for the first time in 22 years, on the 11th November 2017, tour kicked off in Perth. A triumphant night at the Perth Arena saw Take That fans down under on their feet from Relight My Fire to Patience.

CHARITY EVENT

CHARITY EVENT

On the 16th September 2017, one-off show in Jersey after a fan bid more than £1.2 million to win a performance from the band, this turned in to a charity event where the money would go towards children in need

ITV AIRS AN EVENING WITH TAKE THAT

ITV AIRS AN EVENING WITH TAKE THAT

On the 8th April 2017 ITV aired ‘An Evening with Take That.’ In a TV exclusive, Mark, Gary and Howard invited viewers to join them in “Wonderland” for ‘An Evening with Take That’. The band unveiled an exciting new set especially designed for the evening and routines exclusively produced for this one off..Read More

GIANTS

From the band’s eighth studio album ‘Wonderland’, written by Gary, Howard, Mark, Jamie Norton and Ben Mark and produced by Mark Ralph, Giants was released on the 17th of February 2017.

2016
ROBBIE PERFORMS WITH THE BAND

ROBBIE PERFORMS WITH THE BAND

On the 7th November, Robbie joined the band to perform together at the Brits Icon Award Concert for the first time since 2012. Robbie was only the third artist to receive the Icon award after David Bowie and Elton John. He previously won the Brits’ lifetime achievement accolade in 2010.

WONDERLAND

WONDERLAND

21st October 2016 teased #WONDERLAND and announced their eighth studio album the next day. They also announced the WONDERLAND LIVE tour, the band’s tenth and the first to include Australia for 22 years

CRY

Take That and Sigma joined forces for an unexpected but perfect collaboration in May 2016 with the track ‘Cry’. The two bands had been talking for two years before the collaboration finally came together, and what a collaboration it was

2015

HEY BOY

Hey Boy was the fourth single from III, released on the 14th October 2015. Up-beat and catchy, the track followed in a similar vein to the winning formula of earlier III single, ‘These Days’

SOUNDTRACK: KINGSMAN: SECRET SERVICE

Take That provided the track “Get Ready For It” for the soundtrack of Kingsman: Secret Service

TAKE THAT LIVE (EUROPE) ANNOUNCED

TAKE THAT LIVE (EUROPE) ANNOUNCED

The band announced that they would be taking their tour to Denmark, Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, Italy and Switzerland

2014
III RELEASED

III RELEASED

Take That’s seventh studio album III was released and went straight into the UK Charts at #1.

TOUR ANNOUNCED: TAKE THAT LIVE (UK)

TOUR ANNOUNCED: TAKE THAT LIVE (UK)

Take That Live 2015 is the upcoming ninth concert tour by Take That, in support of their seventh studio album III. The shows were announced on 8 November 2014. The demand for the tour led to all dates selling out as soon as they went on sale, with some dates..Read More

JASON ORANGE LEAVES TAKE THAT

JASON ORANGE LEAVES TAKE THAT

On 28 September 2014, Take That announced that Jason had left the band and would not be involved in their forthcoming album & tour.

THESE DAYS RELEASED

The first single from Take That’s Album “III” is released and goes straight in at #1 becoming the band’s 12th UK #1 single

ROBBIE WILLIAMS LEAVES FOR THE SECOND TIME

ROBBIE WILLIAMS LEAVES FOR THE SECOND TIME

After becoming a dad for the second time and hankering for a solo revival, Robbie took the decision to leave Take That once more, albeit under much more amicable circumstances second time around – the boys in the band remain firm friends

2013
HOWARD ON THE GOT TO DANCE SHOW

HOWARD ON THE GOT TO DANCE SHOW

Howard followed in Gary;s TV talent judging footsteps, joining the judging panel on Germany’s ‘Got To Dance’ – Brushing up on his German, Howard even answered press conference questions in the native language!

2012
LIVE AT THE INDUSTRY TRUST AWARDS

LIVE AT THE INDUSTRY TRUST AWARDS

In November the band performed as a five piece at a prestigious music industry bash where the Prince of Wales paid tribute to Gary Barlow. Sir Elton John presented Barlow with the Music Industry Trust Award. In a video message recorded before he embarked on his tour of Australia, New..Read More

OLYMPICS 2012 CLOSING CEREMONY

OLYMPICS 2012 CLOSING CEREMONY

Take That performed Rule The World to headline the Olympics 2012 Closing Ceremony. The performance was planned as part of a stunning finale, during which a stunning 20-metre wide phoenix appeared to rise from the dying embers of the Olympic flame and hover above the stadium and ballerina Darcey Bussell flew..Read More

IVOR NOVELLO – OUSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO MUSIC

IVOR NOVELLO – OUSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO MUSIC

In May 2012, the band were awarded a highly coveted Ivor Novello Award for their Outstanding Contribution to Music

2011
PROGRESS LIVE DVD

PROGRESS LIVE DVD

In 2011 the band embarked on the biggest tour the UK and Ireland had ever seen, the double-disc DVD includes the band’s entire epic-live show and a bonus disc featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, filmed across the 29 UK dates, giving a unique insight in to life on the road. On..Read More

PROGRESS LIVE

PROGRESS LIVE

Released on the 21st November 2011, this was the twelfth album in Take That’s repertoire, but only their second live album to date. This was recorded during their Progress Live tour at Wembley Stadium in London and Etihad Stadium in Manchester, it reached number 12 in the UK Charts and..Read More

SOUNDTRACK: THE THREE MUSKETEERS

SOUNDTRACK: THE THREE MUSKETEERS

This was the second and final single from the band’s first EP, ‘Progressed’ and acted as the theme song in the feature film adaptation of ‘The Three Muskateers’, which premiered in the UK on the 14th October 2011. The song is the last to feature Jason Orange and Robbie Williams,..Read More

GARY ON THE X FACTOR

GARY ON THE X FACTOR

On 7th May 2011, it was announced that Gary would replace Simon Cowell as a judge on the X Factor and was officially confirmed on the 30th of May, alongside Louis Walsh, Tulisa and Kelly Rowland. He was given the ‘Boys’ category for the live shows and mentored Marcus Collins..Read More

WHEN WE WERE YOUNG

“When We Were Young” is the second and final single by British pop group Take That from the band’s first EP, Progressed. It acted as the theme song in the feature film adaptation of The Three Musketeers, which premiered in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2011.[1] The song features..Read More

PROGRESSED

PROGRESSED

On 19 May 2011, Take That announced their first ever EP entitled Progressed, which contained eight tracks written by the band since they had reunited as a five piece. It was packaged alongside the album Progress and returned the band to number 1 in the UK Album Chart the week..Read More

PROGRESS LIVE 2011

PROGRESS LIVE 2011

‘Progress Live’ was the band’s eighth concert tour which supported their album ‘Progress’. It was the first tour to feature all five original members performing together in 15 years and the final tour to feature Jason Orange and Robbie Williams. The tour managed to sell 1.34 million tickets in less..Read More

SOUNDTRACK: X-MEN: FIRST CLASS

SOUNDTRACK: X-MEN: FIRST CLASS

Released on 11th May 2011, ‘Love Love’ was featured in the end credits of the 2011 film ‘X-Men:First Class’, this was the second time the band worked with director Matthew Vaughn, having previously written and recorded ‘Rule The World’ for ‘Stardust’.

LOVE LOVE

On 29 April, it was announced that Take That had recorded the official single for the upcoming blockbuster, X-Men: First Class. The song, entitled “Love Love”, was released worldwide for digital download on 11 May 2011.It was performed for the first time on 11 May live on ITV for the..Read More

HAPPY NOW

From their album ‘Progress’ and released on the 18th March 2011, ‘Happy Now’ features Gary and Robbie singing lead vocals, the single was mainly to promote the group’s Comic Relief sketch, ‘Fake That’ for Red Nose day in 2011. The music video features the band behind a judges’ panel in..Read More

KIDZ

“Kidz” was taken from the band’s sixth studio album, Progress. The band performed it at the 2011 Brit Awards where they won Best British Group and were nominated for Best British Album. It was released as the second single from the album on 20 February 2011. The song features Mark..Read More

2010
LOOK BACK, DON’T STARE

LOOK BACK, DON’T STARE

A documentary telling the story of the newly reformed band. Robbie Williams rejoins his former band mates for the first time in 15 years to record their sixth album, ‘Progress’. The DVD gives an honest account of how Robbie’s return to the group has affected the other four members and..Read More

PROGRESS

PROGRESS

This was the band’s first and only album to feature the return of Robbie Williams since his initial departure from the band in 1995 and this was the final album to feature Jason Orange due to his departure from the band in 2014.  ‘Progress’ was released on the 15th November..Read More

THE FLOOD

Released on the 7th November 2010, this was the lead single from the album ‘Progress’ and the first song to feature Robbie Williams since his return to the band in July 2010, it also peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. The music video, directed by Mat Whitecross,..Read More

ROBBIE WILLIAMS REJOINS TAKE THAT

The original line-up of Take That announced they are reuniting, ending months of speculation that Robbie and Gary had put years of antagonism behind them and were ready to bring the band back together.

SHAME

SHAME

On June 2010 Shame was released, written by Gary and Robbie and featuring lead vocals from the pair. Written after they reunited musically following 13 years apart, the track explores the two’s past troubled friendship and featured on Robbie’s second Greatest Hits collection, ‘In and Out Of Consciousness’.

2009

HOLD UP A LIGHT

“Hold Up a Light” is the fifth and final single from British group Take That’s fifth studio album, The Circus. It was released to promote Take That’s first live album The Greatest Day – Take That Presents: The Circus Live. “Hold Up A Light” was written by band members Gary..Read More

TT: THE CIRCUS LIVE – DVD

TT: THE CIRCUS LIVE – DVD

The Wembley Stadium Concerts of 3 and 4 July 2009 were recorded and released as a two-disc DVD and Blu-ray set, released on 23 November 2009. A live album, containing several live recordings, and a bonus disc of Take That at Abbey Road, was released a week later. Highlights were..Read More

THE GREATEST DAY – TT PRESENT THE CIRCUS LIVE

THE GREATEST DAY – TT PRESENT THE CIRCUS LIVE

Live album following The Circus Live Tour released in the UK, reaching No 3 in the UK Charts. The album was certified Platinum in July 2013

TAKE THAT PRESENT: THE CIRCUS LIVE

TAKE THAT PRESENT: THE CIRCUS LIVE

Take That started their Circus Live tour at the Stadium of Light on 5 June 2009 in Sunderland and ended at the Wembley Stadium in London on 5 July 2009, which over 80,000 people attended. This tour quickly became the fastest-selling of all time, breaking all records by selling all..Read More

SAID IT ALL

“Said It All” is the fourth single from British group Take That to be taken from their fifth studio album, The Circus. The single was released in the UK on 15 June 2009, where it peaked at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart. “Said It All” was written by..Read More

THE GARDEN

THE GARDEN

“The Garden” is the third single from British group Take That’s fifth studio album, The Circus. “The Garden” is the third single from British group Take That’s fifth studio album, The Circus. A physical version of the single was released in Europe. The single was available on two CDs, both..Read More

2008
THE CIRCUS

THE CIRCUS

The Circus is the fifth studio album from the British pop band Take That. The album was released on 1 December 2008. In the United Kingdom, the album was released in direct competition to the new Britney Spears album, also titled Circus, released on the same day. The band’s manager..Read More

BEAUTIFUL WORLD LIVE

BEAUTIFUL WORLD LIVE

The DVD features a full length concert of Take That recorded at the O2 Arena London on December 6 and 7 2007 during the Beautiful World Tour 2007, which played to over half a million people. Released in Europe on February 25 2008 and April 8 2008 internationally, it broke..Read More

BRIT AWARDS

BRIT AWARDS

The band received 4 nominations at the 2008 BRIT Awards, Best British Group, Best British Single, Best British Album and best Live Act, Taking home best Live Act and British Single.

2007

GREATEST DAY

“Greatest Day” is the lead single taken from British pop group Take That’s fifth studio album, The Circus. “Greatest Day” was written by Take That themselves and was produced by John Shanks. The song was written and recorded at Sarm West Studios in Notting Hill and was mixed in Los..Read More

RULE THE WORLD

“Rule the World” is the fifth single from Take That’s fourth studio album Beautiful World. It was released in the UK on 21 October 2007 and as a CD single the following day. Take That performed the song at the London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony whilst the Olympic Flame..Read More

BEAUTIFUL WORLD TOUR

BEAUTIFUL WORLD TOUR

The Beautiful World Tour is the second tour from Take That after completing The Ultimate Tour in summer 2006. The show began in Belfast and ran from 11 October to 31 December 2007 and was shown in the UK and countries all over Europe. They performed 49 shows in total...Read More

SOUNDTRACK: STARDUST

“Rule the World” is the first song written by Take That specifically for a film. Matthew Vaughn, the director of Stardust, contacted Take That in the hope of getting them to write a song for the film. After seeing the film the band members agreed to write and perform a..Read More

REACH OUT

REACH OUT

“Reach Out” is a single from Take That’s album Beautiful World. It was released as the album’s fourth single on June 29, 2007.”Reach Out” was released exclusively in the EU. It performed well across Europe peaking inside the top 20 in the Danish charts and narrowly missing the top 10..Read More

I’D WAIT FOR LIFE

“I’d Wait for Life” was the third single released from Take That’s album Beautiful World. The song was written by Take That. Featuring Gary Barlow on lead vocals, the single was released internationally on June 18, 2007 as a download and CD Single. One week before the official release, the..Read More

SHINE

“Shine” is the second single taken from Take That’s comeback album Beautiful World. “Shine” was released on 26 February 2007 and features lead vocals by Mark Owen. A ‘live’ version was recorded at a session with BBC Radio 2, and appears on the CD singles of “I’d Wait for Life”..Read More

2006
ULTIMATE TOUR

ULTIMATE TOUR

The Ultimate Tour was the first time that Take That had performed together since they split in 1996. The show featured all the original members of the group, except Robbie Williams who quit the group in 1995. At a press conference in London on November 25, 2005 the group front..Read More

BEAUTIFUL WORLD

BEAUTIFUL WORLD

Take That’s long awaited full length return, Beautiful World is released. After 11 years, the band are back at the top of the UK album chart following the success of lead single Patience.

PATIENCE

Patience was released on 13 November 2006 as the first single from Take That’s comeback album Beautiful World. The single reached the top of the charts in Germany, Spain, Switzerland and the UK, as well as reaching the top ten in countries such as Ireland, Italy, Austria and Sweden. Patience..Read More

THE ULTIMATE TOUR

THE ULTIMATE TOUR

The Concert recorded at Manchester City Stadium was released in a limited-edition package, alongside a live CD containing five unreleased live recordings.

TAKE THAT SIGN DEAL WITH POLYDOR RECORDS

TAKE THAT SIGN DEAL WITH POLYDOR RECORDS

On 9 May 2006, Take That returned to the recorded music scene after more than ten years of absence, signing with Polydor Records in a deal reportedly worth £3 million.

TAKE THAT ANNOUNCE RECORDING MATERIAL AGAIN

On 9 May 2006, it was announced that the group were set to record new material together once again; their fourth studio album, Beautiful World, was released in 2006 and was followed up with The Circus, in 2008. The group achieved new success as a four-piece, scoring a string of..Read More

2005
TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT

On 25 November 2005, there was an official press conference by the band announcing that the post Robbie Williams line-up were going to tour in 2006. The tour, entitled Ultimate Tour, ran from April to June 2006. The tour featured a guest appearance by British soul singer Beverley Knight, who..Read More

TAKE THAT: FOR THE RECORD

TAKE THAT: FOR THE RECORD

On 16 November 2005, the group got back together for the ITV documentary Take That: For the Record, in which they aired their views over their fame, success, the split and what the post Williams line up had done since.

NEVER FORGET – THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION

NEVER FORGET – THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION

Never Forget – The Ultimate Collection is the fifth album by boyband Take That, released in 2005, nearly ten years after their initial split. It has sold over 2.1million copies in the UK since release. The album was released on 14 November 2005. The album contains 16 of the band’s..Read More

1996

HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE

How Deep Is Your Love” is a pop song written and recorded by the Bee Gees in 1977. Take That’s version was released as a single from their Greatest Hits compilation in 1996. The single went on to become what was to be the band’s final UK number one until..Read More

GREATEST HITS

GREATEST HITS

Greatest Hits is the first greatest hits compilation album released by British boyband Take That and has sold 5 million copies to date worldwide. Following the band’s announcement that they were to split on February 13, 1996, the greatest hits compilation was released through RCA Records on March 4, 1996,..Read More

BAND ANNOUNCE SPLIT

BAND ANNOUNCE SPLIT

Press Conference held with official announcement that “Take That is no more”. Phone hotlines were set up for those in need.

1995
NOBODY ELSE – THE MOVIE

NOBODY ELSE – THE MOVIE

The Earls’ Court Concert was recorded and released in 1995, entitled “Nobody Else – The Movie”. The VHS also contained the three promo videos for “Sure”, “Back For Good” and “Never Forget”.

HOMETOWN: LIVE AT MANCHESTER G-MEX

HOMETOWN: LIVE AT MANCHESTER G-MEX

The Manchester concerts were recorded and released in 1995 by BMG Records (UK) Ltd. on VHS cassette, titled “Hometown: Live at Manchester G-Mex”.

NEVER FORGET

“Never Forget” is a 1995 song recorded by Take That, from the album Nobody Else. It was released on 24 July 1995, and achieved success in many countries, including the UK, Spain and Ireland where it topped the singles chart. The song was written by Gary Barlow and sung mostly..Read More

ROBBIE WILLIAMS LEAVES TAKE THAT

Robbie leaves Take That in July 1995

TAKE THAT – LIVE IN BERLIN

TAKE THAT – LIVE IN BERLIN

A concert in Berlin’s Deutschlandhalle was recorded and made available for purchase, on the VHS release “Take That – Live In Berlin”. The VHS contained behind-the-scenes footage.

NOBODY ELSE

NOBODY ELSE

Nobody Else is the third studio album released by British boyband Take That. It was released in the UK and Europe on 8 May 1995 and on 15 August 1995 in North America. The album was released on 8 May 1995. Nobody Else and would become the band’s last studio..Read More

NOBODY ELSE TOUR

NOBODY ELSE TOUR

The Nobody Else Tour was a concert tour by British boyband Take That. Lasting from April to October 1995, the tour consisted of 31 dates across the UK, Australia, Thailand, Singapore, and Japan.[1] It was the first tour the band did after the departure of Robbie Williams. Robbie left after..Read More

BACK FOR GOOD

“Back for Good” is a song by the British pop group Take That and written by Gary Barlow. Unveiled at the 1995 BRIT Awards, it was released in 1995 as the second single from the band’s third studio album, Nobody Else and achieved great success in many countries, including Australia,..Read More

WON BEST LIVE ACT AWARD AT THE MTV EUROPE MUSIC AWARDS

WON BEST LIVE ACT AWARD AT THE MTV EUROPE MUSIC AWARDS

The MTV Europe Music Awards of 1995 were hosted in Paris, France. Take That won the “Best Live Act” award against Bon Jovi, The Prodigy, R.E.M and The Rolling Stones.

1994

SURE

“Sure” is a song by successful British boyband Take That. It was the first release from their third album, Nobody Else. Released on 3 October 1994, it was a departure from their previous singles, having a more American, R&B sound compared to their previous, more pop/dance orientated songs. It was..Read More

POPS TOUR

POPS TOUR

The Pops Tour was the third tour from British Boyband Take That, designed to promote their brand new single, “Sure”, and to promote their cereal campaign that had been ongoing for the past few months, with Kelloggs Cereals.

EVERYTHING CHANGES NOMINATED FOR ALBUM OF THE YEAR

EVERYTHING CHANGES NOMINATED FOR ALBUM OF THE YEAR

“Everything changes” was nominated at the Mercury Prizes for Album of The Year in 1994

LOVE AIN’T HERE ANYMORE

“Love Ain’t Here Anymore” is a song by boyband Take That. Released on 17 May 1994, it was the sixth and final single taken from Take That’s second album Everything Changes. It peaked at number three in the UK Singles Chart, ending their string of consecutive number-one singles. It failed..Read More

EVERYTHING CHANGES

“Everything Changes” is a song by British boy band Take That. The song was the fifth single from the band’s second studio album Everything Changes. It was written by Gary Barlow, Michael Ward, Eliot Kennedy and Cary Bayliss, and it was produced by Ward. The song features Robbie Williams on..Read More

1993

BABE

“Babe” is a song by boyband Take That. It was the fourth single from Take That’s second album Everything Changes. Written by Gary Barlow, it features Mark Owen on lead vocals. Released on 13 December 1993, it became Take That’s third single in a row to go straight to number..Read More

EVERYTHING CHANGES TOUR

EVERYTHING CHANGES TOUR

The Everything Changes Tour was the first European concert tour by British boyband Take That. The tour embarked to promote material from forthcoming album Everything Changes.

RELIGHT MY FIRE

“Relight My Fire” by Dan Hartman was revived in 1993 by Take That and featured guest vocals from Lulu reprising the Holloway role. The second of the band’s eleven number-one hits, it topped the UK singles chart for two weeks in October 1993. It was the first number-one single for..Read More

EVERYTHING CHANGES

EVERYTHING CHANGES

Everything Changes is the second album for British boyband Take That. It reached number one in the UK Albums Chart, and was nominated for the 1994 Mercury Prize. The album was the third best selling album of 1993 in the UK. The album reached number one in Ireland and the..Read More

THE PARTY – LIVE AT WEMBLEY

THE PARTY – LIVE AT WEMBLEY

The Concert at Wembley Arena on 24 July was recorded and made available for purchase on VHS, entitled “The Party – Live At Wembley”. The VHS included behind the scenes footage.

PRAY

“Pray” was Written by Gary Barlow and released on July 5, 1993, it was the second single from their second album Everything Changes. It is the first of 11 singles by the band to reach number one on the UK Singles Chart, staying at number one for four weeks and..Read More

WHY CAN’T I WAKE UP WITH YOU

“Why Can’t I Wake Up with You” is a song by boyband Take That. Written by Gary Barlow, the song was released on 20 February 1993 as the lead single from their second album, Everything Changes, and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart. The song has received..Read More

1992

COULD IT BE MAGIC

“Could It Be Magic” is a song with lyrics written by Adrienne Anderson and music mainly composed by Barry Manilow. Produced and remixed by The Rapino Brothers, UK boyband Take That released their cover version, based on Donna Summer/Giorgio Moroder’s up-tempo arrangement of the track, on November 30, 1992 as..Read More

THE PARTY TOUR

THE PARTY TOUR

The Party Tour was the first tour from British boy band Take That. Lasting from November 1992 to August 1993, the tour consisted of 21 dates across the UK. The tour was initially started to promote the band’s first album.

A MILLION LOVE SONGS

“A Million Love Songs” is the penultimate single released by Take That from their debut album and was written by lead vocalist Gary Barlow. Written by Gary Barlow at the age of 15, it was released as the sixth single from their debut album, Take That and Party, peaking at..Read More

TAKE THAT & PARTY

TAKE THAT & PARTY

Take That & Party was the debut album from British boyband Take That. It reached #2 in the UK album chart and stayed in the UK Top 75 album chart for 73 weeks (1 year 5 months and one weeks). The album has been certified as 2x Platinum in the..Read More

I FOUND HEAVEN

“I Found Heaven” is the fifth single taken from Take That’s debut album “Take That & Party”. Written and produced by Billy Griffin and Ian Levine, it was released on August 10, 1992 as the fifth single from the band’s debut album Take That & Party (1992). It became the..Read More

IT ONLY TAKES A MINUTE

Cover of song 1975 song by Tavares. Released on June 1, 1992 by boyband Take That, it was the fourth single from the band’s debut album Take That & Party. It became the band’s first top ten single, charting at number seven on the UK Singles Chart.

ONCE YOU’VE TASTED LOVE

Written by Gary Barlow and produced by Duncan Bridgeman, ‘Once You’ve Tasted Love’ was released on the 3rd February 1992 as the third single from ‘Take That & Party’. The video was shot on a low budget in a warehouse, where the band perform the song against a white backdrop.

1991

PROMISES

Written by Gary Barlow and Graham Stack, it was released on November 18, 1991 as the second single from the band’s debut album Take That & Party (1992). It was a modest success, charting at number 38 on the UK Singles Chart.

DO WHAT U LIKE

Written by Gary Barlow and Ray Hedges, ‘Do What U Like’ was released on 15th July 1991 as the lead single from ‘Take That & Party’. The single was released on then-manager Nigel Martin-Smith’s record label Dance U.K. The low-budget music video featured the band getting naked, bare buttocks and..Read More

1990

HITMAN & HER – FIRST TV PERFORMANCE

Take That’s first TV appearance was on The Hitman & Her in 1990, where they performed the unreleased song “Love”. They also appeared on The Hitman & Her at this time performing “Waiting Around”, which would be come the B Side for the first single, Do What You Like. [NOTE:..Read More

1989
HOW IT ALL STARTED

HOW IT ALL STARTED

In 1989, Nigel Martin-Smith sought to create a British male vocal singing group and was introduced to Gary Barlow who has been performing in clubs since the age of 15. A campaign to audition men who could sing and dance, led to auditions in Manchester, where Howard, Mark, Robbie and..Read More