Puttin’ on a Gay Ritz

We know he likes to swing when he’s winning, and now, evidently, Robbie Williams Swings Both Ways.

Promising.

Before you get too excited, know that the title of Williams’ album is a cheeky nod to a “balanc[ing of] the sides” he set out to do through a record that features some new, original tracks and a few takes on some oldies but goodies.

Come again?

“There is a history of gay people pretending to be straight,” the singer has said. “I’m a straight person pretending to be gay.”

Gotcha.

Helping him are Rufus Wainwright in the title tracks, as well as Lily Allen, who helps him dream a little dream of, and Michael Bublé, and Kelly Clarkson.

Click here for a preview of the album, and then get and add it to your Amazon.com Wish List.

Photo: Towleroad.com.