The Taylors on bass snd guitar and Tony Thompson banging drums with the impeccable Robert Palmer's vocals. Got this album when it came out in 1984, I was a junior in high school 16yrs old, drove my parents nuts with this album.
Power Station- Robert Palmer-Lead Vocals John Taylor-Bass(Duran Duran) Andy Taylor-Lead Guitar,Background Vocals(Duran Duran) Tony Thompson-Drums(Chic)
I love great drumming no drumming to me a song is no good the bass and drummer don't get the glory but there back bone off any great band great track this
Their whole debut album was fire. Each band member absolutely killed it. Robert Palmer's soulful rock vocals, John Taylor's funky bass, Andy Taylor's heavy guitar riffs and Tony Thompson's intricate and booming drums. They named the band after a famous music recording studio in Manhattan where many artists have recorded including: Walter Becker, The Kinks, Bob Dylan, Arctic Monkeys, Aerosmith, Baltimora, Chic, Counting Crows, The Clash, Kings of Leon, Marc Anthony, The B-52's, Tony Bennett, Michael Brecker, Devo, Eric Clapton, Bon Jovi, Dire Straits, Duran Duran, Dream Theater, Bruce Springsteen, John Lennon, Billy Joel, Grayson Hugh, Throwing Muses, Serge Gainsbourg, The Strokes, The Cribs, Bryan Adams, Bernadette Peters, Sister Sledge, Rocket from the Crypt, Pat Metheny, Keith Jarrett Trio, Neil Young, Jaco Pastorius, Harry Connick Jr., Iggy Pop, Madonna, Journey, Muse, George Michael, Betty Carter, Sum 41, John Mayer, Moby, Vanessa Williams, Blondie, Porcupine Tree, Michael Stanley, Joan Jett, David Bowie, The Last Shadow Puppets, The Rumble Strips, Trey Anastasio, Helix, Kadim Al Sahir, Gang Starr, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Weather Report, Jon Batiste, Vampire Weekend, Lady Gaga, and Roxy Music.
The drums use a technique called "gated reverb" in which the initial attack is turned WAY up, but the decay is massively accelerated so that the sound fades away very rapidly. This results in a HUGE initial BANG, followed by an almost instant fadeaway. The technique was developed by Phil Collins (who used it on "In the Air Tonight") and Peter Gabriel (who used it on "Intruder"). The technique faded away as the 80s did, but the "gated reverb" drum effect pretty much defined the pop and rock sound of the 1980s.
As I understand it, The Power Station (band) came together because they all knew each other, and they all knew they wanted to do a project together of something Different.
Andy Taylor said in interviews that Power Station was basically what he wanted Duran Duran to originally sound like (you can definitely tell he's playing with the same style on this guitar track).
John Taylor the bassist here and of Duran Duran also had four solo albums in the 90s and he also had a short-lived band called Neurotic Outsiders who he also sang with as well as played bass. He formed a lot of bands and was hugely successful in his own right. His most recent collaboration is with a young artist called Merchant of whose album he produced and helped arrange as well as played bass on. He is very talented and is well respected in the music world. Just a little insight!
Robert Palmer always had such a powerful voice. It's sad that he isn't with us anymore. Sneakin Sally through the alley was a cool song performed by him
Although some may disagree, IMHO this T Rex cover is superior to the original. It is a shame this group could not have stayed together -- I think we would have had some more massive tunes to come.
I remember reading that Tony Thompson, Bernard Edwards (produced The Power Station) and Nile Rodgers played as a rock band before Chic but none of the labels would sign a Black rock band in the early 70's. I wonder if Some Like It Hot would have been close to how they sounded.
Would be Tony Thompson on drums. Very few people hit the skins harder than Tony. That sound is his power, with heavy reverb, using a gate to capture only the initial hit and the big reverb, then it shuts off any of the natural ring of the drum.
Yep, the Duran Duran side projects had John & Andy in Power Station and Simon, Nick & Roger forming Arcadia, whose So Red the Rose album was exceptional from start to finish. Arcadia also contributed the song Say the Word to the Playing for Keeps motion picture soundtrack.
You can tell from songs like Let's Dance by David Bowie that Tony Thompson was the drummer & way he beats on the drums don't know if it's the rhythm but makes me wanna move around like dancing but still funky rock & roll music
Tony was a very powerful drummer. He was such a huge part of Chic and you can hear him on Madonna's Like a Virgin. As a young drummer I could hear him louder than others, upfront and proud. Moving me. I remember first hearing this song and just those drums!!!
The famous Black drummer who sounds like he’s about to bust a hole in the drum set 🥁is legendary session player TONY THOMPSON Various Associated acts The Power Station, Chic, David Bowie, Elton John, Mick Jagger, Crown of Thorns, Led Zeppelin
Spot on mate. Both Taylors Robert and the drummer was Tony (rip) Thompson from Chic with Nigel. He also recorded with Bowie and was even did the LiveAide concert with Zeppelin. Again you should check Tony and Robert Palmer out doing the Michael & Jermaine Jackson duet “Tell me I’m not Dreaming”.
I was wondering when you would eventually hit Power Station. I almost like this one as much as the original... Almost. So much fun, this whole album was.
-Back in the 80s thunder drumbeats was the norm in r&b, r&r, urban contemporary jazz, heavy metal, house, rap, & even a lot of slowjamz had it. It could even make a sht song badass. That's why a lot of today's music that doesn't rock it like that now sound weak, even if the song is good.
4 black brothers with a white drummer created this ICONIC Masterpiece...Trust me…. You do not want your life to end without hearing this song. “TIME HAS COME TODAY“- The Chambers Brothers - Album Long version, then Live. PLEASE and Thank
The original is one of the sexiest rock songs ever, but this cover rocks harder. I wasn't a fan of Duran Duran's hair gel pop, but they get some street cred for this band.
Good cover but not as good as T REX. Can you react to a cover of Beyonce's Halo the artist is a lady called LP it as 109million view's, not only do I think its as good as Beyonce's but I think it's better.
The Taylors on bass snd guitar and Tony Thompson banging drums with the impeccable Robert Palmer's vocals. Got this album when it came out in 1984, I was a junior in high school 16yrs old, drove my parents nuts with this album.
I was about to be 16 when heard it. Went out and got the album. Really changed the way looked at 80s rock music. Awesome fuckin’ band.
It actually came out March of '85 (my senior year)
@@roncarnes5724 mine too! also, too smoking before school apparently! Anywho slammin album!
This qualifies as a a supergroup....nothing but class and in your face style and kicked ass......loved them.
Power Station-
Robert Palmer-Lead Vocals
John Taylor-Bass(Duran Duran)
Andy Taylor-Lead Guitar,Background Vocals(Duran Duran)
Tony Thompson-Drums(Chic)
Also Tony's killer drumming with David Bowie
You forgot Tony and Bernie, from Chic.
Tony Thompson Killin those drums like it owns him money..
the drummer is tony thompson he was the drummer for chic and then david bowie .
I love great drumming no drumming to me a song is no good the bass and drummer don't get the glory but there back bone off any great band great track this
RIP🎤Robert💐Tony🥁
Thanks for leaving great misic.
Their whole debut album was fire. Each band member absolutely killed it. Robert Palmer's soulful rock vocals, John Taylor's funky bass, Andy Taylor's heavy guitar riffs and Tony Thompson's intricate and booming drums. They named the band after a famous music recording studio in Manhattan where many artists have recorded including: Walter Becker, The Kinks, Bob Dylan, Arctic Monkeys, Aerosmith, Baltimora, Chic, Counting Crows, The Clash, Kings of Leon, Marc Anthony, The B-52's, Tony Bennett, Michael Brecker, Devo, Eric Clapton, Bon Jovi, Dire Straits, Duran Duran, Dream Theater, Bruce Springsteen, John Lennon, Billy Joel, Grayson Hugh, Throwing Muses, Serge Gainsbourg, The Strokes, The Cribs, Bryan Adams, Bernadette Peters, Sister Sledge, Rocket from the Crypt, Pat Metheny, Keith Jarrett Trio, Neil Young, Jaco Pastorius, Harry Connick Jr., Iggy Pop, Madonna, Journey, Muse, George Michael, Betty Carter, Sum 41, John Mayer, Moby, Vanessa Williams, Blondie, Porcupine Tree, Michael Stanley, Joan Jett, David Bowie, The Last Shadow Puppets, The Rumble Strips, Trey Anastasio, Helix, Kadim Al Sahir, Gang Starr, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Weather Report, Jon Batiste, Vampire Weekend, Lady Gaga, and Roxy Music.
The drums use a technique called "gated reverb" in which the initial attack is turned WAY up, but the decay is massively accelerated so that the sound fades away very rapidly. This results in a HUGE initial BANG, followed by an almost instant fadeaway. The technique was developed by Phil Collins (who used it on "In the Air Tonight") and Peter Gabriel (who used it on "Intruder"). The technique faded away as the 80s did, but the "gated reverb" drum effect pretty much defined the pop and rock sound of the 1980s.
Some Like it Hot is the quintessential Poweratation song
Tony Thompson is the drummer and the song was produced by Nile Rodgers.✌🏻
Bernard Edwards was the producer.
As I understand it, The Power Station (band) came together because they all knew each other, and they all knew they wanted to do a project together of something Different.
Andy Taylor said in interviews that Power Station was basically what he wanted Duran Duran to originally sound like (you can definitely tell he's playing with the same style on this guitar track).
John Taylor the bassist here and of Duran Duran also had four solo albums in the 90s and he also had a short-lived band called Neurotic Outsiders who he also sang with as well as played bass. He formed a lot of bands and was hugely successful in his own right. His most recent collaboration is with a young artist called Merchant of whose album he produced and helped arrange as well as played bass on. He is very talented and is well respected in the music world. Just a little insight!
One of the times where the cover honors and even exceeds the greatness of the T Rex original
The drums you are hearing is the legend Tony thompsom (Chic) RIP Tony you are really missed went way too young.
Robert Palmer always had such a powerful voice. It's sad that he isn't with us anymore. Sneakin Sally through the alley was a cool song performed by him
Sneakin' has to be the combo w Sailin' Shoes/Hey Julia!! #suggestion
That voice is unmistakable...love it. My favorite Robert Palmer song is Bad Case of Loving You., but Every Kind of People is really good, too.
RIP Robert Palmer and Tony Thompson
Robert Palmer best known probably for Addicted to Love. If you haven't reacted to it, do the original official video.
One of the most aggressive drum sounds ever
Although some may disagree, IMHO this T Rex cover is superior to the original. It is a shame this group could not have stayed together -- I think we would have had some more massive tunes to come.
Without doubt!!
I remember reading that Tony Thompson, Bernard Edwards (produced The Power Station) and Nile Rodgers played as a rock band before Chic but none of the labels would sign a Black rock band in the early 70's. I wonder if Some Like It Hot would have been close to how they sounded.
Last month I pitched a Robert Palmer solo song. Well, this song here with Power Station (originally done by T-Rex) just absolutely smokes. Love it.
"Communication" by Power Station was an underrated little ditty by these fellas 👌
Would be Tony Thompson on drums. Very few people hit the skins harder than Tony. That sound is his power, with heavy reverb, using a gate to capture only the initial hit and the big reverb, then it shuts off any of the natural ring of the drum.
Yep, the Duran Duran side projects had John & Andy in Power Station and Simon, Nick & Roger forming Arcadia, whose So Red the Rose album was exceptional from start to finish. Arcadia also contributed the song Say the Word to the Playing for Keeps motion picture soundtrack.
Great video!
Some like it Hot is a great song too
A cover of a great T Rex song, check out the original!
Yeah Tony played drums with David Bowie. And Madonna and robert Palmer solo and with Diana Ross and with Chic
You can tell from songs like Let's Dance by David Bowie that Tony Thompson was the drummer & way he beats on the drums don't know if it's the rhythm but makes me wanna move around like dancing but still funky rock & roll music
Tony was a very powerful drummer. He was such a huge part of Chic and you can hear him on Madonna's Like a Virgin. As a young drummer I could hear him louder than others, upfront and proud. Moving me. I remember first hearing this song and just those drums!!!
First time I heard this I had to use a fire extinguisher on my eyebrows.
I always liked this song
Big, big, big on MTV in the mid-'80s.
chord hits are so so sharp
Also please try 'Go To Zero' by The Power Station. The drummers by Tony Thompson are the bomb!
I had this as a 45 go to zero is great to is that not on the b side off this
The famous Black drummer who sounds like he’s about to bust a hole in the drum set 🥁is legendary session player TONY THOMPSON Various
Associated acts
The Power Station, Chic, David Bowie, Elton John, Mick Jagger, Crown of Thorns, Led Zeppelin
Tony Thompson was something else.
It was John and Andy taylor
When bands were f__king bad ass!
Great song 🤘
Spot on mate. Both Taylors Robert and the drummer was Tony (rip) Thompson from Chic with Nigel. He also recorded with Bowie and was even did the LiveAide concert with Zeppelin. Again you should check Tony and Robert Palmer out doing the Michael & Jermaine Jackson duet “Tell me I’m not Dreaming”.
I was wondering when you would eventually hit Power Station.
I almost like this one as much as the original... Almost. So much fun, this whole album was.
-Back in the 80s thunder drumbeats was the norm in r&b, r&r, urban contemporary jazz, heavy metal, house, rap, & even a lot of slowjamz had it. It could even make a sht song badass. That's why a lot of today's music that doesn't rock it like that now sound weak, even if the song is good.
4 black brothers with a white drummer created this ICONIC Masterpiece...Trust me…. You do not want your life to end without hearing this song.
“TIME HAS COME TODAY“- The Chambers Brothers - Album Long version, then Live. PLEASE and Thank
Way better than the original
Bass (John Taylor) + Guitar (Andy Taylor) -- Duran Duran
Drums (Tony Thompson) -- Chic
Bass (Bernard Edwards) -- Chic
Robert Palmer: Vocals
Volume: 11 = Powerstation
The original is one of the sexiest rock songs ever, but this cover rocks harder. I wasn't a fan of Duran Duran's hair gel pop, but they get some street cred for this band.
Love the Original But I Think they changed the drum beat to more match Robert Palmer's singing rhythm.
🔥🔥🔥
Tony Thompson - man !
Ah yeah, this is definitely a headphone song. That's the way I used to listen to it. Yeah. Peace
Tony Thompson did drums for the funk band Chic so funk is an approriate way to describe this
Jmo but I prefer this version.
part duran duran, part robert Palmer. part CHIC. you cant go wrong.
"FOR THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW who,the drummer is?!!..His name is TONY THOMPSON!.."PLEASE PUT SOME "RESPECT ON THIS MAN 'S NAME, PLEASE! ..
all i need is cigarettes and alcohol
Andy Taylor had a solo album too. Don't let me die young is a great track from it.
T REX is the best
Right on..T-Rex way better.,the original.
It's better than the original in my opinion.
As much as I love the original, I love the percussion and power on this version, which is my favorite.
Duran Duran Strings be repped
2 drummers ,can’t remember now,but was chic’s drummer
Ģood but the T Rex version is better. What about a follow up Harri?
Bang a Gong (Get It On) by T.Rex try this! better version
With you Harri, this is good, TRex original better.
Good cover but not as good as T REX. Can you react to a cover of Beyonce's Halo the artist is a lady called LP it as 109million view's, not only do I think its as good as Beyonce's but I think it's better.