"Simply Irristible" and "Addicted To Love", are his biggest hits and the videos are must sees. Other bands acts did takeoffs of the videos, that is how unique and iconic they were. "Addicted To Love" was the video that started it all.
Robert Palmer was so diverse. Love everything he recorded and ‘’No pill’s gonna cure my ill’’ is one of the best lines ever. ‘’Addicted to Love’’ has the best looking backup band on stage in history!
Addicted To Love is one of Palmer's worst songs IMHO. I get the popularity of it but it's not representative of his real talent. Anything from his debut crushes his more popular songs.
Alex missed on this one, nobody's perfect. This was straight-up, no bs, real Rock n Roll, and he nailed it. Great tune. There's a reason you still hear this on classic rock stations.
@@gailjohnson5950 I think Alex has a blind spot where he expects *every* song to be innovative and completely different from anything he's heard before, and (somewhat understandably) lacks the historical context to realize that they *were* innovative and different from whatever else was on the radio *at the time. *
Robert Palmer is one of may favourites, the trilogy in the 80's were landmark tracks but Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley will always be my favourite. He passed too soon RIP.
I always thought Robert Palmer sounded exactly like Bob Seeger. Like EXACTclone: voice, arrangements, production, style, members of the band, etc. Mind, this is a good thing. Seeger cranked out a long string of great rock n roll hits. But if you didn't know better, there's no way you could know from the radio. Is that just another way of saying what Alex said? Seeger was doing the same thing over 10 years earlier. It's a good cheeseburger.
In 1979, a song like this is a breath of fresh air because we're in the midst of disco, Meatloaf, and the decline of 70s soft rock. Punk/New Age is arriving. Straight ahead rock and roll was rare, and reminded everyone of what rock and roll was and could be.
One of the greatest lines ever, "She's so fine, there's no telling where the money went" from Simply Irresistible. Addicted to Love, great video. Bang a Gong cover with Power Station, great sound.
SO versatile! From rock hits like this, to rock/pop standards off of Riptide, and the eclectic music from Clues and everything in between. SO underrated.
Everyone has mentioned the proper Robert Palmer records to delve into when you find the time. The two big Power Station cuts were "Some Like it Hot'' and "Bang a Gong." His two big '80s dance numbers were "Addicted to Love'' and "Simply Irresistible."
Love Robert Palmer RIP. My favorite masterpiece from him is his mid 70s trilogy “Put On your Sailing Shoes - Hey Hey Julia - Sneaking Sally Through the Alley” with all the New Orleans Funk ( The Meters! And Lowell George of Little Feat!)
Addicted to Love was his biggest hit by far. You will have to listen to that one. The music video was probably one of the most famous and memorable videos of the 80s.
Please don't give up on this guy until you hear, and see, Addicted to Love. This video was one of the ones that made MTV what it is today, or used to be anyways.
To add, Robert Palmer looked like the kind of guy that is trading stocks all day at Wall Street and to let loose at night, he has a few drinks and sings karaoke… 😂. But he really can sing. 😂
Robert Palmer, RIP, was one of the classiest singers in Rock-n-roll. He had the looks, the voice and the swagger all while being a dapper dresser. My favorite era of him is with The Power Station. He could sing in a smokey, jazz lounge or a hard rock venue and fit in both easily.
The music videos to Addicted to Love and Simply Irresistible are two of the most recognizable music videos from the 80's. He made some very enjoyable songs during his career.
A&A, you'll love his "Addicted To Love", "Every Kinda People" and "Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley" !! edit- he's a singer/songwriter who wrote a few of his hits including "Simply Irresistible" and "Addicted To Love". Moon Martin wrote this one though.
Every Kind of People, especially on the heels of Marvin’s What’s Going On, is one of Palmer’s you should get to ASAP. It’s not as well known as the Sneakin’ stuff he did with Little Feat players or the Power Station MTV era stuff, but it’s soooooo soulful, beautifully written, and passionately sung. The bass line is also 🔥🔥🔥iconic.
I love it too, but it's Todd Rungren who wrote it, just to set the record straight...they are both songwriters so I thought I should give Todd a shout here.
@@laurateall8847 Hmmmm… I’m pretty sure Andy Fraser wrote the song. Double checked Wiki, also. Maybe you know something I don’t. Anyway, great song. ✌🏼
I think you young chaps need to see the video of Rober Palmer's "Addicted to Love" Actually, I suspect I also need to watch Robert Palmer's "Addicted to Love" video.
The first time I heard this song was at age 16 right after I got my driver’s license and it came on the radio the first time I was driving alone. You better believe I cranked up the volume - full blast. Still remember that vividly.
You always have to give Robert Palmer extra credit for style. Sharp Dressed Man. Also, from the start, he was surrounded by the best musicians, producers and songwriters (when he wasn't the songwriter). RIP
Next is his superb medley of "Sailin' Shoes," "Hey Julia", and "Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley." One of those were from his 1974 debut, which is way early. Not sure if the whole medley was on there, and some of it was done by Little Feat as well, either before or after. But the whole medley together is fabulous. RIP Robert.
Alex clearly over analyzed this straight forward powerpop/rock radio hit. It still has a great groove, great vocals and good enough lyrics that made a hit. Good luck with your analysis.🤘
Alex dropped the ball on this one! Robert was a chameleon with musical styles and when this song came out it we didn’t think generic, we thought awesome! AM radio in 79 was disco, ballads and R&B so when this came on it was different and rocking
His cover of Bob Dylan’s I’ll be your baby tonight “ with Ub40 is quality and his version of “Mery,Mercy me” also. Everyone gravitates towards “ addicted to love “ and “Simply irresistible “ but some of his work with the power station is brilliant 🔥🔥🔥
Robert Palmer was a cool but powerful vocalist who usually worked well with a bigger band especially if horns are included .Check him out on the late night shows with the fantastic backing musicians in the bands of David Letterman or Jimmy Fallon
Listen not every band wanted to be Yes or Led Zeppelin nor could be but Robert Palmer had his moments in the sun and shouldn't be ignored. I didn't mean to turn you on, Simply Irresistible and Addicted to love at the minimum.
I was a young kid visiting my grandparents in Murray, KY. My cool, older cousin let me go with him into town to the record store. I saw the pic of this cool dude. It was the sheet music for this song. My cousin bought it for me. When I started playing guitar this was the first song I learned. I had never heard the song before. As it turned out, Robert Palmer was great. Check out his later work. You'll love the Addicted to Love and Simply Irresistible videos.
Lowell George and Little Feat were all over the first 4 albums. RP was able to switch musical styles and still be cool all along. Reminds me of David Bowie with image changes.
Addicted to Love is peak 80s. That or Simply Irresistible is where to go next. Simply Irresistible contains one of my favorite lines, “She’s so fine, there’s no telling where the money went.’😊
Robert was amazing and such a lovely person. Lost him at the age of 53😢 did some awesome stuff with guys from Duran Duran as Powerstation. This was a massive hit.
What a career! From the rockin 70's to the pop 80's! Robert Palmer is a textbook example of artists who change so much over their careers that you wouldn't recognize two songs done ten years apart as being from the same artist.
The difference between this and other “generic” songs of the period is this one has survived and thrived to this day. Alex kinda missed on this with a B. Appreciate the reaction.
You need to hear Addicted To Love or Sneaking Sally Though The Alley by Robert Palmer. Amazing artist. By the way, he sadly passed away at the young age of 53. Superbly talented artist.
Robert Palmer is one of my all time favorite performers. This song is in my pantheon of greatest songs. I always hated that he rerecorded this with a number of changes because this original is superb. He's one of the few "famous" people whose death really affected me. Gone waaaaaaaaaay too soon. RIP RP. ~Be Blessed
y'all gotta hit some Power Station soon! Robert Palmer, John and Andy Taylor from Duran Duran, and Tony Thompson from Chic. John Taylor's basslines are sick nasty (as usual) and Tony Thompson is a hell of a drummer
Watch the video to “Addicted To Love”, it kinda sums up his appeal. I met Robert Palmer and he was so cool, his catalog of music reflects it. Gone way too soon.
Addicted to love, and Simply Irresistible, were two of the most iconic 80s songs. With the "group" of models dressed in black, bright lip stick, and slicked back hair, dancing in unison, he made a niche for himself that was later tributed by the likes of Shania Twain.
Robert was a throw back to roots rock. This era was scrambling with everyone trying to recover from Donna Summer and ABBA. Disco had a lot of artists reaching into the standard blues rock genre to bring people back to their senses.
For me he was one of the best and you would need to hear more of his songs over the years to really appreciate his talant. He also knew how to play to the music video scene back then watch 'Addicted to Love' or ' Simply irresistable' which arejust fun songs and video, also some from his time playing in the band 'Power Station' he was really good and such a sad loss!
I agree with the "Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley" comments. It's definitely worth a listen. He also did an album with a couple of guys from Duran Duran and The drummer from Chic called "Power Station." "Some Like it Hot" and the TRex cover "Bang a Gong" were the standouts.
Where to go next With Robert Palmer is from his Album Riptide "Addicted To Love", & from his Album Heavy Nova "Simply Irresistible". You guys should react to the Music Video of Both of these Songs.
Awesome that you've discovered Robert Palmer. Incredible artist gone too soon. Saw him live in the late 70's. There's allot more great music from Robert. RIP Mr. Palmer
I attended a women’s college. In 1979 the college celebrated its 90th anniversary. The student council, as a fund raiser, sold tee shirts that said “90 years of women on the top.” I still have mine.
This tune ,Bad Case of Loving You,was written by Moon Martin,who also wrote Cadillac Walk for Willy DeVille(when he was with Mink DeVille). Moon Martin was a great roots rocker and all of his albums had some good straight-ahead r'n'r songs.
Timing is everything in life. When this song hit the air in 79 it sounded unique compared to the majority of radio tunes. Essentially a throw back to the late 60's early 70's.
I have loved Robert Palmer ever since I bought “Sneaking Sally Through The Alley” in the 70s. Great voice, incredibly talented, very sharp dresser and not bad to look at either. 😉 His “Johnny and Mary” is one of my all-time favorite songs. It’s got an infectious quality to it that has stayed on my mind for over 40 years. Absolutely love it.
Pop Soul Rocker Robert 💯 nobody other than Duran Duran of whom he hooked up with parts of later took more advantage of music videos leaving his mark in the music biz. The true genius 🤘
@@sallyphillips9175 produced by Bernard and Nile Tony's bandmates from CHIC. These two gentlemen who left their mark on so much music around this time the boys need to check out their run... David Bowie Madonna INXS Stevie Ray Vaughan Diana Ross Duran Duran etc. 🤯
Robert Palmer was not only a great singer, but was also one of the sharpest-dressed men in rock.
Absolutely 💯!!!
"Simply Irristible" and "Addicted To Love", are his biggest hits and the videos are must sees. Other bands acts did takeoffs of the videos, that is how unique and iconic they were. "Addicted To Love" was the video that started it all.
Early Robert Palmer 💯
"Sneaking Sally Through The Alley"
Way way better!!
Like blurred lines by Robin Thicke.
Robert Palmer was so diverse. Love everything he recorded and ‘’No pill’s gonna cure my ill’’ is one of the best lines ever. ‘’Addicted to Love’’ has the best looking backup band on stage in history!
Addicted To Love is one of Palmer's worst songs IMHO. I get the popularity of it but it's not representative of his real talent. Anything from his debut crushes his more popular songs.
@@Grizazzle I was only referring to his onstage backups in that statement. I agree his early works are superior.
@@Grizazzle that song is indeed cringe. But not as bad as Sweet Dreams. 80's had a lot of big hits that did not age well
When Addicted came on, this buddy of mine used to only sing "Gonna have to face it you're addic...." lol
Iconic
Alex missed on this one, nobody's perfect. This was straight-up, no bs, real Rock n Roll, and he nailed it. Great tune. There's a reason you still hear this on classic rock stations.
Sometimes I feel Alex is just a little judgmental..
@@gailjohnson5950 I think Alex has a blind spot where he expects *every* song to be innovative and completely different from anything he's heard before, and (somewhat understandably) lacks the historical context to realize that they *were* innovative and different from whatever else was on the radio *at the time. *
Agreed. The heavy riff notes reach some deep chords
Alex was 100% correct about this song. OK, not great.
I'd give it a B+ (the plus for it being catchy and having been an earworm back in the day) rather than a B. But yeah, Alex is right.
Robert Palmer is one of may favourites, the trilogy in the 80's were landmark tracks but Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley will always be my favourite. He passed too soon RIP.
It has to be the full Sneakin Sally Through the Alley trilogy.
I always thought Robert Palmer sounded exactly like Bob Seeger. Like EXACTclone: voice, arrangements, production, style, members of the band, etc. Mind, this is a good thing. Seeger cranked out a long string of great rock n roll hits. But if you didn't know better, there's no way you could know from the radio.
Is that just another way of saying what Alex said? Seeger was doing the same thing over 10 years earlier. It's a good cheeseburger.
Sailin' Shoes/Hey Julia/Sneakin Sally Through The Alley. The trio of songs run together on the album, the glaring weakness of digital music.
Looking for Clues is a good one
He was born with a hole in his heart, and his health was always precarious, stemming from that. Being a heavy smoker didn't help.
This guy had an awesome voice. RIP Robert Palmer
He did a remake of Marvin Gayes Mercy Mercy that shows how great a singer this guy was.
Beautiful song 💕
Reduces me to tears whenever I listen. On my heartstrings list.
In 1979, a song like this is a breath of fresh air because we're in the midst of disco, Meatloaf, and the decline of 70s soft rock. Punk/New Age is arriving. Straight ahead rock and roll was rare, and reminded everyone of what rock and roll was and could be.
👍 💕
This song is just a cover, the original came out in 1978. If anything, the breath of fresh air should be Moon Martin's original.
Sneaking Sally Through the Alley was one of my favorites, with Lowell George. RIP Robert Palmer, we lost you way too soon.
I can't recommend THIS enough. Try and find the live version where he scats for days.
And Lowell
And RIP Lowell!!
@@Alewifes_Husband Yes, Rip Lowell. 😔
Lowell George and the Meters backing him on that one. So funky.
One of the greatest lines ever, "She's so fine, there's no telling where the money went" from Simply Irresistible. Addicted to Love, great video. Bang a Gong cover with Power Station, great sound.
Yes great line!
“Power Station” for the win!!
His version of “I didn’t mean to turn you on” is awesome.
Indeed!
I concur!
Yesss!
Yeah. That's what I was gonna type. Great version. Perhaps better than the original.
Absolutely.
Robert Palmer became huge in the 80's for his videos for Addicted to Love and Simply Irresistible exploded and became iconic. The songs are great too
He was great LONG before the '80s
Sneakin' Sally 1974
@@rogerstarkey5390 I know. I didn't say he wasn't great. I said he didn't become huge until the Addicted to Love video dropped. Facts!
Sneaking Sally 1974 hands down best album.
Start with title track
SO versatile! From rock hits like this, to rock/pop standards off of Riptide, and the eclectic music from Clues and everything in between. SO underrated.
Everyone has mentioned the proper Robert Palmer records to delve into when you find the time. The two big Power Station cuts were "Some Like it Hot'' and "Bang a Gong." His two big '80s dance numbers were "Addicted to Love'' and "Simply Irresistible."
Love Robert Palmer RIP. My favorite masterpiece from him is his mid 70s trilogy “Put On your Sailing Shoes - Hey Hey Julia - Sneaking Sally Through the Alley” with all the New Orleans Funk ( The Meters! And Lowell George of Little Feat!)
It is indeed a masterpiece
Yes, guys please check out the trilogy mentioned by many in the comments!
Addicted to Love was his biggest hit by far. You will have to listen to that one. The music video was probably one of the most famous and memorable videos of the 80s.
Please don't give up on this guy until you hear, and see, Addicted to Love. This video was one of the ones that made MTV what it is today, or used to be anyways.
To add, Robert Palmer looked like the kind of guy that is trading stocks all day at Wall Street and to let loose at night, he has a few drinks and sings karaoke… 😂. But he really can sing. 😂
Robert Palmer, RIP, was one of the classiest singers in Rock-n-roll. He had the looks, the voice and the swagger all while being a dapper dresser. My favorite era of him is with The Power Station. He could sing in a smokey, jazz lounge or a hard rock venue and fit in both easily.
❤️❤️❤️
"A pretty face don't make np pretty heart" is one of the truest lines in rock.
Yup, Moon Martin really knew how to make catchy songs.
The music videos to Addicted to Love and Simply Irresistible are two of the most recognizable music videos from the 80's. He made some very enjoyable songs during his career.
Listen to these three in a row. They flow as one song. Sailing Shoes / Hey Julia / Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley. Lowell George on guitar.
A&A, you'll love his "Addicted To Love", "Every Kinda People" and "Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley" !!
edit- he's a singer/songwriter who wrote a few of his hits including "Simply Irresistible" and "Addicted To Love". Moon Martin wrote this one though.
Every Kinda People is a cover.
And "Johnny and Mary"
@@maryt2290 not a cover, he recorded the first released version in March 1978. The songwriter didn't perform it
@@maryt2290it’s an awesome song.
Loved Every Kind Of People ❤
'I Didn't Mean To Turn You On' is his best song. The forgotten third 'girl band' video.
Every Kind of People, especially on the heels of Marvin’s What’s Going On, is one of Palmer’s you should get to ASAP. It’s not as well known as the Sneakin’ stuff he did with Little Feat players or the Power Station MTV era stuff, but it’s soooooo soulful, beautifully written, and passionately sung. The bass line is also 🔥🔥🔥iconic.
I love it too, but it's Todd Rungren who wrote it, just to set the record straight...they are both songwriters so I thought I should give Todd a shout here.
@@laurateall8847 Hmmmm… I’m pretty sure Andy Fraser wrote the song. Double checked Wiki, also. Maybe you know something I don’t. Anyway, great song. ✌🏼
The song was written by Andy Fraser, the bass player for the band Free. Palmer's music video for "Every Kind of People" is well worth a watch.
I think you young chaps need to see the video of Rober Palmer's "Addicted to Love"
Actually, I suspect I also need to watch Robert Palmer's "Addicted to Love" video.
My favorite Palmer song is ‘Some Like It Hot’ by the supergroup, ‘The Power Station’. Heavy drums and guitar plus Palmer’s powerful vocals.
They also did a respectable cover of the T-Rex song “Bang A Gong”.
Great stuff.
The first time I heard this song was at age 16 right after I got my driver’s license and it came on the radio the first time I was driving alone. You better believe I cranked up the volume - full blast. Still remember that vividly.
You need to hear Power Stations cover of Bang a Gong. Robert tears it up!
You always have to give Robert Palmer extra credit for style. Sharp Dressed Man. Also, from the start, he was surrounded by the best musicians, producers and songwriters (when he wasn't the songwriter). RIP
Next is his superb medley of "Sailin' Shoes," "Hey Julia", and "Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley." One of those were from his 1974 debut, which is way early. Not sure if the whole medley was on there, and some of it was done by Little Feat as well, either before or after. But the whole medley together is fabulous. RIP Robert.
Alex clearly over analyzed this straight forward powerpop/rock radio hit. It still has a great groove, great vocals and good enough lyrics that made a hit. Good luck with your analysis.🤘
Alex dropped the ball on this one! Robert was a chameleon with musical styles and when this song came out it we didn’t think generic, we thought awesome! AM radio in 79 was disco, ballads and R&B so when this came on it was different and rocking
💯%!!!!
Music Industry, "You cant have a 40 year career with just songs about women and how hot they are."
Robert Palmer, "Hold my beer, Chauncey."
Funny take on his career! You're not wrong, either!
Considering he only lived to be 54 I would say you’re right
@@nedrini1055 Lol whoops. Did a google search and got the physicist Robert Palmer first :D corrected
pretty accurate!
"Sneaking down the alley with Sally"🎶🎸🎵🎵🎵. Robert Palmer his funky early stuff is stuff. You have to hear
Love Robert Palmer. Such a classy guy. Gone too soon. RIP ROBERT❤❤
His cover of Bob Dylan’s I’ll be your baby tonight “ with Ub40 is quality and his version of “Mery,Mercy me” also. Everyone gravitates towards “ addicted to love “ and “Simply irresistible “ but some of his work with the power station is brilliant 🔥🔥🔥
Robert Palmer the coolest rocker in a button down suit. His live performances are just as great as a recording.
Any other band could have wrote but no other band did write it. Robert Palmer wrote it. It’s an A song. Andy is right.
The instrumentation of Robert Palmer’s song “Johnny & Mary” is so quintessentially 80s, I’d pay to see Alex’s response to it.
Lol, they need to watch the video to get the full experience.
@@m.y.o.b.724 Absolutely!
Yes, and also Looking for Clues.
@@idalily3810 Yes, I certainly thought about that.
Robert Palmer was a cool but powerful vocalist who usually worked well with a bigger band especially if horns are included .Check him out on the late night shows with the fantastic backing musicians in the bands of David Letterman or Jimmy Fallon
Robert Palmer passed away in 2003. He had some big solo hits in the 80s as well as with The Power Station.
The Sneaking Sally thru the Alley trilogy is the best
Listen not every band wanted to be Yes or Led Zeppelin nor could be but Robert Palmer had his moments in the sun and shouldn't be ignored. I didn't mean to turn you on, Simply Irresistible and Addicted to love at the minimum.
Don't forget !!! The song was composed by " Moon Martin " !! Brillant composer with an underrated talent !
Yep! Oklahoma rock and roll. Nothing fancy, but substantial! Moon Martin is a treasure!
Hell yeah!!
Thank you for mentioning Moon Martin ❤
I was a young kid visiting my grandparents in Murray, KY. My cool, older cousin let me go with him into town to the record store. I saw the pic of this cool dude. It was the sheet music for this song. My cousin bought it for me. When I started playing guitar this was the first song I learned. I had never heard the song before. As it turned out, Robert Palmer was great. Check out his later work. You'll love the Addicted to Love and Simply Irresistible videos.
Gotta do Sneaking Sally Through the Alley. So funky. 🎶
Lowell George and Little Feat were all over the first 4 albums. RP was able to switch musical styles and still be cool all along. Reminds me of David Bowie with image changes.
Addicted to Love is the best Robet Palmer tune. Simply Irresistible is pretty good too.
"Sneaking Sally through the Alley" ( 74) Hands down best track & album.The Meters & Lowell George Re the band!
Robert was the best dressed rocker! Usually a suit on. He was a very cool dude. He died at 54, way to young!!
Addicted to Love is peak 80s. That or Simply Irresistible is where to go next. Simply Irresistible contains one of my favorite lines, “She’s so fine, there’s no telling where the money went.’😊
Man, he was a really good singer. Very stylish and cool too, like James Bond kind of smooth
Robert was amazing and such a lovely person. Lost him at the age of 53😢 did some awesome stuff with guys from Duran Duran as Powerstation. This was a massive hit.
He was also in a band with former Duran Duran members called The Power Station
What a career! From the rockin 70's to the pop 80's! Robert Palmer is a textbook example of artists who change so much over their careers that you wouldn't recognize two songs done ten years apart as being from the same artist.
R.I.P. Robert Palmer, he did a ton of great stuff and I even loved some of the Power Station stuff
thank you for listening to Robert, a class act in every way.
The difference between this and other “generic” songs of the period is this one has survived and thrived to this day. Alex kinda missed on this with a B. Appreciate the reaction.
Robert Palmer was the epitome of generic. Alex is correct
You need to hear Addicted To Love or Sneaking Sally Though The Alley by Robert Palmer. Amazing artist. By the way, he sadly passed away at the young age of 53. Superbly talented artist.
He was the hottest 80’s music star. Didn’t remember this was one of his hits
Robert Palmer is one of my all time favorite performers. This song is in my pantheon of greatest songs. I always hated that he rerecorded this with a number of changes because this original is superb. He's one of the few "famous" people whose death really affected me. Gone waaaaaaaaaay too soon. RIP RP. ~Be Blessed
YES. Once the coolest man ever. Gone too soon. Dammit.
If you have never see it, you have to watch his”Addicted to Love” music video. One of the best in history
As others have suggested the trilogy that ends with Sneaking Sally Through The Alley is where you need to go.
I once heard Palmer described as the "James Bond of Rock and Roll".
It's easy to see why.
I love this song, good driving beat, gotta have this one for any kind of road trip. Excellent performer.
“Addicted to Love”
“Simply Irresistible”
“Sneakin’ Sally Through the Alley”
On the radio in 1979, Robert Palmer and Tom Petty's simplicity was refreshing and different
y'all gotta hit some Power Station soon! Robert Palmer, John and Andy Taylor from Duran Duran, and Tony Thompson from Chic. John Taylor's basslines are sick nasty (as usual) and Tony Thompson is a hell of a drummer
I saw Robert Palmer live in the 80's and he was a master performer on stage. Love to see more.
Watch the video to “Addicted To Love”, it kinda sums up his appeal. I met Robert Palmer and he was so cool, his catalog of music reflects it. Gone way too soon.
Addicted to love, and Simply Irresistible, were two of the most iconic 80s songs. With the "group" of models dressed in black, bright lip stick, and slicked back hair, dancing in unison, he made a niche for himself that was later tributed by the likes of Shania Twain.
Robert was a throw back to roots rock. This era was scrambling with everyone trying to recover from Donna Summer and ABBA. Disco had a lot of artists reaching into the standard blues rock genre to bring people back to their senses.
Bob Seger was king during this era as well. Roots, blues rock was very 'IN" at the time. Arnold Palmer was the Tiger Woods of his time.
Really hope they do "Sneakin Sally through the alley".
For me he was one of the best and you would need to hear more of his songs over the years to really appreciate his talant. He also knew how to play to the music video scene back then watch 'Addicted to Love' or ' Simply irresistable' which arejust fun songs and video, also some from his time playing in the band 'Power Station' he was really good and such a sad loss!
Robert palmer has some SUPERB songs. Looking forward to you interviewing him 🤔!!! 😳
I agree with the "Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley" comments. It's definitely worth a listen. He also did an album with a couple of guys from Duran Duran and The drummer from Chic called "Power Station." "Some Like it Hot" and the TRex cover "Bang a Gong" were the standouts.
Simply Irristible is a fun song with groundbreaking video and Everyday People is good too. Robert Palmer died in 2003
"Sneaking Sally through the Alley" ( 74) Hands down best track & album.The Meters & Lowell George Re the band!
Everyday People? Or Every Kinda People?
@@TallyDrake you’re right! Everyday people is Sly and the Family Stone 😅
Brings back great memories of summer, the beach and packed dance floors. This song got everybody up on the dance floor. ❤️❤️❤️
Where to go next With Robert Palmer is from his Album Riptide "Addicted To Love", & from his Album Heavy Nova "Simply Irresistible". You guys should react to the Music Video of Both of these Songs.
Awesome that you've discovered Robert Palmer. Incredible artist gone too soon. Saw him live in the late 70's. There's allot more great music from Robert. RIP Mr. Palmer
"ADDICTED TO LOVE" & "SHE'S SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE"... FIRE🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I attended a women’s college. In 1979 the college celebrated its 90th anniversary. The student council, as a fund raiser, sold tee shirts that said “90 years of women on the top.” I still have mine.
Robert Palmer, great artist, taken way too soon RIP. He'll always be known for Simply Irresistible AND Addicted to Love.
Love Palmer, taken from us way to soon. Lots of upbeat classics but, for a change of pace, She Makes My Day is one of my favourite love songs.
I love that one too.
I have to agree with others, the "Sailing Shoes/Hey Julia/Sneakin' Sally through the Alley" song suite is S tier for me.
You Are In My System from the album Pride ….. woah, so good!
This tune ,Bad Case of Loving You,was written by Moon Martin,who also wrote Cadillac Walk for Willy DeVille(when he was with Mink DeVille).
Moon Martin was a great roots rocker and all of his albums had some good straight-ahead r'n'r songs.
The Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley trilogy needs to be next. I just a little worried since you are lukewarm to Little Feat.
Timing is everything in life. When this song hit the air in 79 it sounded unique compared to the majority of radio tunes. Essentially a throw back to the late 60's early 70's.
Unfortunately, Robert Palmer passed away in 2003. Every Kinda People is an amazing song from him. Great tune.
There is a medley of Sneakin Sally Through The Alley, Hey Hey Julia and Sailing Shoes. It's a great time lol
Pressure Drop with Little Feat backing..excellent album🎶😎
“Simply irresistible” is also a great Palmer song as is “Addicted to Love.”
Try him when he was with the supergroup the Powerstation - ‘Some Like It Hot’ or their cover of ‘Bang-A-Gong’
Explore the band Vinegar Joe which he fronted with Elkie Brookes, prior to going his own way.
His career was in multiple stages...bluesy, reggae, rocknroll, EDM, hard rock and live? Burn the freaking house down.
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*Addicted to Love" & "Simply Irresistible" CLASSIC!!
1:34 Robert Palmer passed away young, alas. So there is no way to interview him. 1.o
"Sneaking Sally through the Alley" ( 74) Hands down best track & album.The Meters & Lowell George Re the band!
I have loved Robert Palmer ever since I bought “Sneaking Sally Through The Alley” in the 70s. Great voice, incredibly talented, very sharp dresser and not bad to look at either. 😉 His “Johnny and Mary” is one of my all-time favorite songs. It’s got an infectious quality to it that has stayed on my mind for over 40 years. Absolutely love it.
Pop Soul Rocker Robert 💯 nobody other than Duran Duran of whom he hooked up with parts of later took more advantage of music videos leaving his mark in the music biz. The true genius 🤘
I love The Power Station with Robert and John and Andy Taylor from DD! Also Tony Thompson on drums.
@@sallyphillips9175 produced by Bernard and Nile Tony's bandmates from CHIC. These two gentlemen who left their mark on so much music around this time the boys need to check out their run... David Bowie Madonna INXS Stevie Ray Vaughan Diana Ross Duran Duran etc. 🤯