Shame (Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow song)

Shame is a duet by English singers Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow, released in 2010. The song marked the reconciliation of Williams and Barlow, who were previously bandmates in the boy band Take That. It appears on Williams' greatest hits album, In and Out of Consciousness: Greatest Hits 1990–2010.

The song is a mid-tempo pop ballad that reflects on the professional and personal tensions between Williams and Barlow during and after Williams' departure from Take That in 1995. The lyrics address the regrets and missteps made by both artists during their estrangement, acknowledging the "shame" associated with their fractured relationship.

Musically, "Shame" features acoustic guitar, piano, and strings, creating a mellow and introspective atmosphere. Both Williams and Barlow share lead vocals, and the song's arrangement emphasizes the blending of their distinct vocal styles.

The single was commercially successful, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart and charting in several other countries. Its music video, which parodies the 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, further highlighted the themes of friendship and reconciliation explored in the song. The song is considered a significant moment in both artists' careers and signaled the beginning of Take That's reunion with Williams.