Eternity/The Road to Mandalay

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Credits are taken from the Sing When You're Winning album booklet. [10]

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"Eternity" / "The Road to Mandalay"
Robbie Williams - Eternity- The Road to Mandalay - CD double cover.jpg
Single by Robbie Williams
B-side "Toxic"
Released9 July 2001 (2001-07-09) [1]
Studio Master Rock, Sarm Hook End ("The Road to Mandalay")
Length
  • 5:02 ("Eternity")
  • 3:57 ("The Road to Mandalay")
Label Chrysalis
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Robbie Williams singles chronology
"Let Love Be Your Energy"
(2001)
"Eternity" / "The Road to Mandalay"
(2001)
"Better Man"
(2001)
Music video
"Eternity" on YouTube

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Belgium (BEA) [39] Gold25,000*
United Kingdom (BPI) [40] Gold418,000 [41]

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

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