Robbie Williams has confirmed the release of his next swing album - and it looks set to feature some famous faces.

The British singer will unleash "Swings Both Ways' on November 18 as he spiritually follows up 2001's covers effort 'Swing When You're Winning'.

It will feature collaborations with Lily Allen, Kelly Clarkson, Olly Murs, Michael Bublé and Rufus Wainwright, with a number of new tracks included.

Speaking about the project, Williams commented: "First of all, I wanted to do a swing album because I wanted to do a swing album. I always knew I'd do another and I think now is the perfect time to do it. I'm enjoying showbiz and I'm enjoying my life and my understanding of where I am now is that there needs to be an event every time I bring out a record. The album this time is a definite ode and a loving glance towards a period on the planet that I was never invited to 'coz I wasn't there…I wanted to be, which I feel still very strongly linked to."

He added: "Going in I planned it to be very similar to the last one, and then I realised – that's actually not what I wanted. It's different – it's not all covers. I had some songs that I wanted the world to hear and check out and maybe become part of the fabric of their lives, if I'm lucky enough, that I've had a hand in writing. So it's very, very similar to the last one, and very different – and hopefully I'm off to romance the world!"