"Rocket" is a song by English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams, featuring Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) and Glenn Hughes (Trapeze, Deep Purple), released as the lead single from Williams' thirteenth studio album, Britpop. On 13 June, a ballad-style reworking of the song, retitled "Pocket Rocket", was released.
Release and promotion Williams released the single on the same day he announced the forthcoming release of parent album Britpop. A music video, directed by Charlie Lightening, was released on 23 May 2025.
Commercial performance "Rocket" debuted at number 34 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart and at number 36 on the UK Singles Sales Chart, on 30 May 2025.
Critical reception Tom Breihan, writing for Stereogum, praised the single, calling it "impressive".
Charts + Chart performance for "Rocket" Chart (2025) Peakposition Croatia International Airplay (Top lista) 84UK Singles Sales (OCC)36
Release history + Release dates and formats for "Rocket" Region Date Version Format(s) Label(s) Worldwide 21 May 2025 Original Columbia 13 June 2025 "Pocket Rocket"
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