: The track features sharp horn arrangements provided by the Daptone Horns, driving percussion, and Ronson himself on organ and clavinet.
The collaboration between Ronson and Williams followed their work together on Williams' 2006 experimental album, Rudebox, which Ronson co-produced. For Version , Ronson sought to apply the same brassy, Motown-inspired production that defined his work with Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen to a curated selection of British guitar anthems. Musical Transformation : The track features sharp horn arrangements provided
The song's versatility was highlighted during a 2007 live performance at the BBC Electric Proms; when Williams was unavailable, Tim Burgess—the original frontman of The Charlatans—stepped in to sing Ronson's revamped version. The track was also included on Williams' 2010 career retrospective, In and Out of Consciousness: Greatest Hits 1990–2010, cementing its place as a successful chapter in both artists' careers. Robbie Williams)» — Mark Ronson
The Only One I Know (feat. Robbie Williams)» — Mark Ronson when Williams was unavailable