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Robbie Williams risks legal row after sampling and leaking Dexys' track without permission


Ever since the British music legend first broke onto the scene in Take That, he was known for his cheeky antics.

However, he may have pushed things too far this time after sampling Dexys Midnight Runners smash Come On Eileen, seemingly without permission.

Taking to Instagram late on Friday night, Robbie live-streamed himself laying in bed from his plush London hotel.

Keen to tease his new music, he then began to play an unknown track.

“I haven’t okayed this so I don’t want to get in trouble but I will play it anyway”

Robbie Williams

After pausing the song, Robbie said: “I haven’t okayed this so I don’t want to get in trouble but I will play it anyway.”

The Rock DJ superstar then played the track.

Joining in, Rob sang the first verse: “She gets her money and drinks it on a Saturday. Her other friends just p*ssing the night away.

“Her mother says she has always been a disappointment. Another night another casual arrangement… We take off our clothes.

Robbie Williams

SUPERSTAR: Robbie Williams is one of the biggest stars in the world (Pic: GETTY)

Robbie Williams

ERRATIC: Robbie is known for his cheeky antics (Pic: GETTY)

Kevin Rowlan

SILENCE: Kevin Rowland is yet to comment on the sample (Pic: GETTY)

“But she is the best I’ve seen at singing Come on Eileen…”

The song then samples the chorus of the 1982 classic for a 21st century on the single.

After playing the full song, a sheepish Robbie added: “This is a public announcement, Kevin Rowland of the Dexys Midnight Runners I am asking you please kindly don’t sue me.

“Anyway, I did that. I have had it for a while.”

This isn’t the first time Robbie has sampled a well-known track in his music.

In 2016, Rob sampled Sergei Prokofiev’s Montagues and Capulets – the theme tune to BBC hit The Apprentice – for his lead Heavy Entertainment Show lead single Party Like a Russian.

Last month, Daily Star Online revealed how Robbie is secretly working on a Christmas album.

Despite bagging the Christmas number one on multiple occasions, Rob has never followed the like of Michael Buble and released a decidedly festive record.

Robbie Williams

AWKWARD: Robbie didn’t have permission to use the sample (Pic: GETTY)

Robbie Williams

MOVING ON: Robbie and Ayda won’t return to The X Factor this year (Pic: GETTY)

A source said: “Robbie has been working hard on the album and has already written more than 30 songs.

“An exact release date hasn’t been set yet but it’s likely to be in the autumn.”

Confirming the record, Robbie said: “I’ve written loads.”

A spokeswoman for Robbie Williams declined to comment.

Daily Star Onine are awaiting comment from Kevin Rowland.



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