Guy Chambers facts for kids

Guy Chambers (born 12 January 1963) is a talented English musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is most famous for his amazing work with the singer Robbie Williams. Guy has also worked with many other well-known artists like Tina Turner, Kylie Minogue, and James Blunt. He helps create the music and lyrics for songs, and also helps record them.

Guy's Early Life and Learning

Guy Chambers went to Quarry Bank Comprehensive School in Liverpool. When he was 18, he studied music at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He learned how to compose music and play the piano. In 1985, he even won a prize for his compositions!

Guy's Music Journey

In 1985, Guy joined a band called The Waterboys and went on tour with them. The next year, he joined World Party. He helped write a song called "Love Street" for their album "Goodbye Jumbo".

Later, in 1992, Guy started his own band called the Lemon Trees. He wrote, produced, and performed with them. They released one album called "Open Book". After the band ended in 1995, Guy started writing songs with other artists. He met Robbie Williams in 1997, and that's when a very important part of his career began!

In 2019, Guy released his first solo piano album, "Go Gentle Into the Light." It was quite popular and reached number 49 on the UK Albums Chart.

Working with Robbie Williams

Guy Chambers and Robbie Williams worked together on Robbie's first five albums. Guy helped write and produce many of Robbie's biggest hits. All five of these albums reached number one in the UK! They sold over 40 million copies around the world.

Some of the most famous songs Guy helped write for Robbie include ""Rock DJ"," "Feel," "Millennium," "Let Me Entertain You," and "Angels."

Their first album together, "Life thru a Lens," came out in 1997. It included the popular songs "Angels" and "Let Me Entertain You." Over the next five years, they created four more number one albums: "I've Been Expecting You," "Sing When You're Winning," "Swing When You're Winning," and "Escapology."

Guy also appeared in the 2023 Robbie Williams documentary on Netflix, which showed more about their work together.

Other Cool Collaborations

Guy Chambers has worked with many other artists besides Robbie Williams.

Music with Melanie C and Beverley Knight

In 2003, Guy co-wrote the song "Melt" with Melanie C for her album "Reason." He also helped produce it.

In 2004, Guy worked with Beverley Knight. He helped write several songs for her album "Affirmation," including the popular song "Come As You Are." They worked together again in 2009 on her album "100%," where he co-wrote "Soul Survivor."

More Artists and Songs

Guy has also co-written songs for Hilary Duff ("Shine") and Natasha Bedingfield ("Silent Movie"). He worked with Brian McFadden on his first album, helping to write singles like "Real to Me."

In 2007, he co-wrote songs for Anastacia's album "Heavy Rotation." He also teamed up with Kylie Minogue and Christophe Willem on different projects.

More recently, Guy has worked with artists like Katie Melua, Marlon Roudette, and Julian Lennon. He even collaborated with Mark Ronson and Rufus Wainwright for special BBC programs about creating music.

Composing for Films

Guy Chambers also writes music for movies! In 2024, he wrote the music and songs for the animated film "The Night Before Christmas In Wonderland." This movie was directed by Peter Bayton. The soundtrack features the voices of famous actors like Gerard Butler and Emilia Clarke.

Before that, Guy wrote the music and songs for the Sky Cinema film "A Christmas Number One," which came out in 2021.

Music in Europe

In 2024, Guy co-wrote and produced a song called "Falling Back" for Matteo Bocelli and Polish singer Sanah. This song was praised by critics as a "captivating pop anthem."

Helping Others: Charity Work

Guy Chambers also uses his talents to help others. In 2012, he helped release a charity single called "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother." This song was a cover of a classic by the Hollies. The goal was to raise money and awareness for the families affected by the Hillsborough disaster in 1989, a sad event where many football fans lost their lives. The song became the Christmas number one hit in the UK in 2012!

Guy's Music: A List

Here are some of the albums and songs Guy Chambers has worked on:

Solo Albums

• Go Gentle Into the Light (2019)

Albums Guy Produced or Wrote For

• The Christmas Present (2019) – Robbie Williams
• The Heavy Entertainment Show (2016) – Robbie Williams
• Swings Both Ways (2013) – Robbie Williams
• Don't Forget Who You Are (2013) – Miles Kane
• Out of the Game (2012) – Rufus Wainwright
• Playing in the Shadows (2011) – Example
• Matter Fixed (2011) – Marlon Roudette
• 100% (2011) – Beverley Knight
• The Sea (2011) – Melanie C
• Mirage (2010) – Armin van Buuren
• The House (2010) – Katie Melua
• Reality Killed the Video Star (2009) – Robbie Williams
• Humanoid (2009) – Tokio Hotel
• Boombox (2009) – Kylie Minogue
• Heavy Rotation (2008) – Anastacia
• X (2007) – Kylie Minogue
• This Time (2007) – Melanie C
• Switch (2005) – INXS
• Beautiful Intentions (2005) – Melanie C
• Lemon Love (2005) – Aslyn
• Back To Bedlam (2004) – James Blunt
• Affirmation (2004) – Beverley Knight
• Irish Son (2004) – Brian McFadden
• Unwritten (2004) – Natasha Bedingfield
• Hilary Duff (2004) – Hilary Duff
• Greatest Hits (2004) – Robbie Williams
• A Present For Everyone (2003) – Busted
• Reason (2003) – Melanie C
• Escapology (2002) – Robbie Williams
• From Now On (2002) – Will Young
• Swing When You're Winning (2001) – Robbie Williams
• Light Years (2000) – Kylie Minogue
• Sing When You're Winning (2000) – Robbie Williams
• Reload (1999) – Tom Jones
• I've Been Expecting You (1998) – Robbie Williams
• Life Thru a Lens (1997) – Robbie Williams
• Am I the Kinda Girl? (1996) – Cathy Dennis
• Bang! (1993) – World Party

Singles Guy Produced or Wrote For

• "Dream A Little Dream" (2013) – Robbie Williams
• "Go Gentle" (2013) – Robbie Williams
• "He Aint Heavy ... He's My Brother" (2012) – The Justice Collective
• "New Age" (2011) – Marlon Roudette
• "Soul Survivor" (2010) – Beverley Knight
• "The Flood" (2010) – Katie Melua
• "World Behind My Wall" (2010) – Tokio Hotel
• "Come As You Are" (2004) – Beverley Knight
• "Real To Me" (2004) – Brian McFadden
• "Feel" (2002) – Robbie Williams
• "Somethin' Stupid" (2001) – Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman
• "Eternity/The Road to Mandalay" (2001) – Robbie Williams
• "Let Love Be Your Energy" (2001) – Robbie Williams
• "Your Disco Needs You" (2001) – Kylie Minogue
• "Supreme" (2000) – Robbie Williams
• "Kids" (2000) – Robbie Williams & Kylie Minogue
• "Rock DJ" (2000) – Robbie Williams
• "She's the One/It's Only Us" (1999) – Written by Karl Wallinger
• "Strong" (1999) – Robbie Williams
• "No Regrets" (1998) – Robbie Williams
• "Millennium" (1998) – Robbie Williams
• "Angels" (1997) – Robbie Williams
• "Lazy Days" (1997) – Robbie Williams
• "Old Before I Die" (1997) – Robbie Williams

Films with Guy's Music

• Walk Like a Panther (2017)
• Arthur (2011) – "Can't Buy You" – Mark Ronson & Daniel Merriweather
• Kinky Boots (2005)
• Fantastic Four (2005) – "Always Come Back To You" – Ryan Cabrera
• Raise Your Voice (2004) – "Shine" – Hilary Duff
• Love Actually (2003) – "I'll See It Through" – Texas
• Finding Nemo (2003) – "Beyond The Sea" – Robbie Williams
• Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) – "Have You Met Miss Jones?", "Not of This Earth" – Robbie Williams
• A Knight's Tale (2001) – "We Are the Champions" – Robbie Williams
• Bend It Like Beckham (2002) – "Dream The Dream" – Shaznay Lewis
• Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels (1998) – "Man Machine" – Robbie Williams

See also

In Spanish: Guy Chambers para niños