Robbie Williams - Angels (official Video) -

: While Williams is the credited writer, Irish songwriter Ray Heffernan has claimed he co-wrote the song with Robbie in 1996 and eventually sold his rights for £7,500.

"Solid and confident" is exactly how critics described shift in musical direction with the release of the "Angels" official video in 1997. After leaving Take That, the track marked a departure from his previous pop style toward a Britpop-influenced rock sound. Key Facts About "Angels" Robbie Williams - Angels (Official Video)

: The official video, filmed in black and white on a beach, solidified Williams' image as a solo "stadium thriller" artist. : While Williams is the credited writer, Irish

: While Williams is the credited writer, Irish songwriter Ray Heffernan has claimed he co-wrote the song with Robbie in 1996 and eventually sold his rights for £7,500.

"Solid and confident" is exactly how critics described shift in musical direction with the release of the "Angels" official video in 1997. After leaving Take That, the track marked a departure from his previous pop style toward a Britpop-influenced rock sound. Key Facts About "Angels"

: The official video, filmed in black and white on a beach, solidified Williams' image as a solo "stadium thriller" artist.