The group have had 28 top-40 singles and 17 top-5 singles on the UK Singles Chart, 12 of which have reached number one, including "Back for Good", "Never Forget", "Patience" and "Greatest Day". They have also had eight number-one albums on the UK Albums Chart. Internationally, the band have had 56 number one singles and 39 number-one albums. They have received eight Brit Awards—winning for Best British Group and Best British Live Act. In 2012 they received an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), Take That has been certified for 14 million albums and 11.4 million singles in the UK.
Williams left the band in 1995 while the four remaining members completed their world tour and released a final single before splitting up in 1996. After filming a 2005 Take That: For the Record about the group and releasing a new greatest hits album, a four-piece Take That without Williams officially announced a 2006 reunion tour around the UK, entitled The Ultimate Tour. 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 chart hits across the UK and Europe while selling over 45 million records worldwide. Williams rejoined Take That in 2010 for the band's sixth studio album, Progress. Released on 15 November of that year, it was the first album of new material to feature Take That's original line-up since their 1995 album, Nobody Else. It became the fastest-selling album of the 21st century and the second fastest-selling album in British history.
In 2014, the band recorded a seventh studio album, this time as a trio without Williams and Orange. The album, titled III, was released in November 2014 and became the band's seventh number one. It was preceded by the single "These Days", which became the band's 12th number one single in the UK.
In 2011, Take That set the new record for the fastest-selling tour of all time in the UK with Progress Live, beating the previous record set by their Circus Live Tour in 2009. At the 2011 Brit Awards they won Best British Group. In 2012, Forbes named them the fifth highest-earning music stars in the world. The group performed at the London 2012 Olympic Games closing ceremony, playing "Rule the World" while the Olympic Flame was extinguished. In the same year, the Official Charts Company revealed the biggest-selling singles artists in British music chart history with Take That currently placed at 15th overall, making them the most successful boy band in UK chart history. Four of their albums are listed in the best-selling albums of the millennium, with three of them among the 60 best-selling albums in UK chart history.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_That
Studio albums
Take That and Party (1992)
Everything Changes (1993)
Nobody Else (1995)
Beautiful World (2006)
The Circus (2008)
Progress (2010)
Progressed (2011)
III (2014)
Wonderland (2017)
This Life (2023)
Greatest Day
Take That Lyrics
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Before it all ends, before we run out of time
Stay close to me
Stay close to me
Watch the world come alive tonight
Stay close to me
Tonight this could be the greatest night of our lives
The future is ours to find
Can you see it, can you see it in my eyes
Can you feel it now, can you hold it in your arms tonight
Hold on
Hold on
Hold on
Hold on
Hold on (tonight)
Hold on
Hold on
Oh stay close to me (hold on)
Stay close to me
Watch the world come alive tonight
Stay close me
Oh, hold your head high (hold on)
Arms open wide
Yea the world starts to come alive when you stay close it me
Today this could be the greatest day of our lives
Today this could be the greatest day of our lives
Oh and the world comes alive
And the world comes alive
And the world comes alive
Oh, oh, oh
Stay close to me (and the world comes alive) hold on
Stay close to me (and the world comes alive)
Watch the world come alive tonight
Stay close to me (hold on)
Oh (stay close to me) and the world comes alive
(Stay close to me) and the world
Watch the world come alive tonight
(Stay close to me) oh oh oh oh
The lyrics to Take That's "Greatest Day" are about embracing the present moment and making the most of each day. The song encourages the listener to cherish the time they have and to stay close to the people they care about most. The chorus repeats the phrase, "Today this could be the greatest day of our lives," reminding us that each day has the potential to be special and meaningful.
The first verse sets the scene, urging us to stay close to those we love before our time runs out. The second verse adds a sense of optimism, suggesting that we can create a better future for ourselves. The bridge, "Hold on, hold on," encourages us to stay strong and persevere through difficult times. The final repetition of the chorus, with the addition of "And the world comes alive," suggests that being present and connected to others can bring joy and vibrancy to our lives.
In summary, "Greatest Day" is a song about living in the moment, celebrating life, and connecting with others. It encourages us to hold on to hope and to be open to the possibilities of each day.
Line by Line Meaning
Today this could be, the greatest day of our lives
Today has the potential to be the most memorable day of our entire existence
Before it all ends, before we run out of time
We must make the most of this limited opportunity before it's too late
Stay close to me
Remain nearby, don't wander off
Watch the world come alive tonight
Observe as everything around us springs to life
Tonight this could be the greatest night of our lives
This particular evening has the potential to be the most important of our entire existence
Let's make a new start
Let us begin anew
The future is ours to find
We have the ability to determine our own destinies
Can you see it, can you see it in my eyes
Can you perceive what I am feeling by looking into my eyes?
Can you feel it now, can you hold it in your arms tonight
Are you currently experiencing the same sensations, can you embrace it physically tonight?
Hold on
Grasp tightly, don't let go
Oh stay close to me (hold on)
Oh remain nearby, don't let go
Oh, hold your head high (hold on)
Be confident and proud, don't give up
Arms open wide
Extend your arms to receive the embrace of the world
Yea the world starts to come alive when you stay close it me
The world becomes more vibrant when we are together
Oh and the world comes alive
Oh everything around us springs to life
Stay close to me (and the world comes alive) hold on
Remain nearby, and don't let go as everything around us becomes more vibrant
Oh (stay close to me) and the world comes alive
Oh if you remain nearby everything around us becomes more vibrant
Watch the world come alive tonight
Observe as everything around us springs to life
(Stay close to me) oh oh oh oh
(Remain nearby) Oh oh oh oh
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mark Anthony Owen, Gary Barlow, Howard Paul Donald, Jason Thomas Orange
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@gerica82
As much I love and support Take That as a trio, only when I watch videos like this one,I realise how much I miss and love Jason. 4 is magic number.
@traceytaylor2985
Best tour ever, all of them were in top form and you could see they were in their element enjoying every minute, Wembley Stadium was buzzing 😁
@rachaelkilpatrick9774
What a performance from Jason, he commands that stage. So joyful to watch. Miss him so much.
@brandoncattermole9403
Take that are amazing
@aleccopile
Jason was always so committed to his performances. I wonder if he watches these videos once in a while and realizes what a big deal that tour was. They filled fricking Man City Stadium for 8 nights in a row! I don't think the UK will ever see a bigger tour than this.
@rachaelkilpatrick9774
Yes, miss Jason so much, never get tired of watching him. He always seemed to be having the time of his life out there.
@danielleforder
And wembley stadium 8 time
@joycesmith3259
They are fantastic
@Ah_Lee_Sun
Yes, they added extra dates in Manchester. I was so lucky to have been there at the Etihad stadium.
@jorat2410
I miss him so much too ❤