The official music video for Robbie Williams ' rendition of "" was released on December 3, 2013, as the second single from his number-one swing album, Swings Both Ways . Directed by Chris Sweeney , the video is a tongue-in-cheek homage to classic 1950s and 60s American variety TV specials, specifically pastiching Dean Martin's 1967 Christmas special. Video Highlights and Themes
: Robbie's long-time songwriting collaborator appears in the video. Robbie Williams | Dream A Little Dream (Official Video)
: A troupe of dancers that accompanies Robbie throughout the performance. Calvin Dean : Appears as Robbie's sidekick. The official music video for Robbie Williams '
: The video features high-saturation "full color" presentation, mimicking the style of the SBC (Swing Broadcasting Corporation) and capturing the "yuletide entertainer" persona of his hero, Dean Martin. Notable Cameos : : A troupe of dancers that accompanies Robbie
: In a comedic moment, Robbie asks a young girl who her favorite singer is, only for her to reply " Gary Barlow "—a nod to his real-life chart rivalry with his former Take That bandmate. Background and Collaboration Robbie Williams | Dream A Little Dream (Official Video)