I literally bumped into Robert Palmer on a street in Adelaide Australia on a drunken Saturday night in the 80s as he was walking out of about the only late night club we had there then. I was very young and pretty drunk, he was dressed immaculately in a suit and tie and could have been upset and angry with me but was wonderfully polite and friendly. Has always stayed with me as my brush with fame to this day in my late 50s. RIP Mr Palmer and thanks for yet another great 80s memory 😊
He really had it going on !loved it ,still wanna get up and totally gym to simply irresistible baby ! and someday I wouldn't mind seeing if I'm gonna have to face it
Great song,video,& singer! I remember this song from the 1988 movie, Cocktail. In one scene, everyone sang along when it was playing on the stereo at a bar. Brian (Tom Cruise), would turn the volume up & down for the crowd. I noticed that the gals in Robert Palmer’s videos, got better with their dance moves over time for different songs… ❤❤❤❤Thanks Robert! 😎👍
We interviewed him in '89 when he visted our radio station. Drove with him into Bala Cynwyd, PA after our driver picked him up in a limo at Philly Airport. Very reserved, gentle man. Chain smoker, at the time, but weren't we all? Nice guy.
21 Years ago Today Robert Palmer 54 sadly passed away, far far too soon 26th September 2003 The world lost a superbly talented gentleman 00-Soul He Sings, He’s Smooth, He’s Suave, He’s Sharp, He’s Suited, He’s Soulful, He’s sadly missed xxxx Thank you for your wonderful music xxxx Rest in Paradise Robert God Bless Always 🙏🏻 🕊️ ❤️ 😘
This was out just after I met my husband Gareth. Were together for 34 yrs until I lost him to cancer at 58 yrs old in 2020. This reminds me of you Gar, miss you love......❤❤
Sorry for your lost . I also lost my husband at the 34 year mark. It's hard , Some days you're completely okay It just takes one triggerto lose it.He was grouchy at times and an ashole . I'd give everything I own to have his grumpy ass back
The five models in Robert Palmer's "Addicted to Love" music video are: Julie Pankhurst: Played keyboard Patty Kelly: Played guitar Mak Gilchrist: Played bass guitar Julia Bolino: Played lead guitar Kathy Davies: Played drums
When he goes into that high register, " heeee heee", I freaking get chills. That man was SO gifted. I've played instruments since I was under 10 and I'm in my 60's so I KNOW talent when I hear it and Robert had "IT". RIP brother.
He and Roy Orbison are the very best singers of our time. I had think long and hard to find someone who might be in Robert's class. What an amazing talent he was. So blessed to have it on record!
Robert Palmer was well known for getting a track down in one take. Sometimes 2 or 3 takes. But it took 75 takes to get this right. The ultimate professional. RIP Mr Palmer..
He died , 😔 😢 shit that's mess up , yeah CAME UP. U better use it b4 u lose it...addictive game huh? But it's not always what it seems ,watching me is not an option for anyone. But 👍 bravo 2 the man I like 2 call mine , Robert palmer..I pray.what song is my #1 ,who knows that question? Babe u there u know u are.goodmorning 2 you sir .have a wonderful day 👍 OK u so deserve it. As always scorpio moon 🌙 💋 😘 😗 😚 😙 💋 😘 😗 😚 OK stop me now..
Let's meet the girls as they are in the video, from ..Julie Pankhurst-keyboards, Patty Kelly-guitar, Mak Gilchrist-bass, Julia Bolino-guitar and Kathy Davies-drum/partially hidden in the back. the girls as they are today, ..Julie-works in retail and is a mother, Patty-landscape designer with 2 children, Kathy-lives in Thailand where she does charity work, Mak-still models in England and Julia-hair and makeup artist.
"Addicted to Love" is one of the artist's greatest hits. Love this song. It was good in the 1980s and is good in 2023. It has passed the test of time with flying colors. Well done Robert, well done girls. RIP Robert. It's a pity you left so soon.
@@Eddie-ud4bb Oh my God, I didn't know. That's a huge amount. I agree with you, let's hope other smokers will draw conclusions from this for themselves.
Aside from the song itself being an absolute corker, this has to be one of the best pop videos ever. The formal simplicity of Robert's attire, the cold, stoic sexiness of the supermodel band.. even that damn backdrop which was probably just hurriedly hand-picked for the shoot makes the whole look iconic.
My dear husband and I went to a Halloween party 1986 dressed as RP and I was his guitar girl. We won the contest! RIP Dale, love you forever, tomorrow would have been his 70th birthday.
STILL the coolest man in the world, I knew his parents who lived at one time in Scarborough uk. Lovely people and so proud of their son, they used to give me his records before they were released in UK.
Catchy rocker BUT demanding a bunch of models to wear transparent clothing, no bra, and vigorously jiggle their glands to the song isn't really the definition of a class act. lets b real
I saw this video first time when I was like 8 or something. I was mesmerised and couldn't keep my eyes off the women. I'm now 45 and this still has the same effect. Absolutely one of the most iconic and possibly the coolest videos/songs ever made. Sublime!
Robert Palmer - Was such an underrated singer. He’s a sad loss to the music industry. I’ve got a lot of his albums and listen to them regularly. I think he’s got a very distinctive voice. Singers nowadays don’t usually dress as good as he did. A clean cut and looked really great. A very sad loss, in my opinion.
What a bunch of groovy girls. I hope you guys stayed in touch with each other over the years. The performance you put together for this was/is, and always will be epic. There's no doubt Peter is phenominal here, but The Girls sent this to the moon. Great memories. RIP Pete, to this day you are still...very...missed.
British Vogue Editor Liz Tilberis put him in that suit, and those dreamy models in long-sleeved high necked plain black dresses and sensible heels. At the time, if you worked in a bank, an office, or a department store and you were a woman you wore a dress, your legs covered, dress shoes (read high heels), big curly hair, and this gorgeous make-up, but it gets tiresome.
They were all professional models at that time. You, know back when there were only two genders and being a professional model meant you were extraordinarily beautiful...and not this latest self-declared, intersectional victim on the cover of the October 2020 issue of Vogue...?
chrisbacos To tell you the truth Chris men like Robert Palmer and many others have influenced me in how I dress and present myself. When you are properly dressed and presented you feel like a man not a permanent teenager. Look at him is this video. Like a man.
I met him with Elkie Her geetar player lived in my home town in Kent used our local ale house .We had afternoon session Cheryl from Bucks Fizz lived same town grt voice too.
So much great music from the 80s. When this video aired on MTV the world stopped for a moment in awe. Amazing tune and the women in this video put it over the top. RIP Robert Palmer. Gone way too soon.
Awe is the best word. I remember a 35 year old coworker talking about it when the video came out saying the women were beautiful, white face, the makeup, black outfits, etc. She was so hyped and when I saw it, I was stunned. Great song and video.
Question, please: I recall this as being one of two songs that defined 80s MTV. The other was "Beautiful World" by DEVO. Are there any others that were as prominent (?)
saw robert palmer live in new york perform this, probably the most mesmerizing show i've ever seen and this song was off the charts in intensity, just brilliant. the dancing might be better in "simply irresistible" but this song rocks. his passing is a great loss to music, RIP robert.
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@@fredmila Give me a guy that dressed like Robert any day, than the knobs that get around nowadays with their pants hanging off their arse. No-one wants to see their manky underpants.
Robert Palmer wasn't underrated, he was a star. Sometimes I'm not sure if people understand what underrated means. Robert was a star for sure. Pitty he left us so early....
I don't think people realize today how visually groundbreaking this video was. It set off the whole fashion/front light/flash like aesthetic in videos that dominated for 40 years and counter-influenced back to fashion etc.
One of the more logical comments on here. I never thought shit of this song - just another pop song, yay - but the 80's WAS a great time and there was a lot of great music. Sadly, this wasn't one of them but I digress.
Only in the 80s could you pull off something so simple, and yet be so classic and timeless. Cuz we're still here today, and this is 100x better than any of the crap out there today.
Robert Palmer captured something very special here..... there actually is something very special about how the "girls" look here....its just total magic! and this track is timeless also ....sad about Robert....god blessX
Robert Palmer is so sexy in the way he presents himself not because of the women around him its because his sturdy calmness while he tells it we a must be addicted to love.
I met Robert very early in his career. I was working at a radio station and he was an artist coming from England. I chatted with him on the air and I was amazed at how much he knew about American rock and roll music. I was delighted to see him become famous and successful a few years later.
I JUST tapped on this.. Not surprised thati had left a comment.. FIVE YEARS.. ago! No follow-up responses so I'm reaching out to YOU. Amazing that your interested in 1985..🤙
Robert's father was Royal Navy and Robert listened to American rock on the Voice of America and Radio Free Europe broadcasts when the family was living in Malta. His father bought Robert a tape recorder as a birthday present and Robert sang into it--and was not displeased with what came out of it when he played it back. The rest is history.
@@Falconlibrary Daniel, Mr. Palmer was a delightful gentleman to visit with. I remember discussing his current musical influences at the time with him. On that occasion in 1975-1976, he had come to America to work with a regional US East Coast rock band known as a Little Feat, a band which featured guitarist and vocalist Lowell George. He also was on a promotional tour for his album, "Sneakin Sally Through the Alley". I told him how much I loved his album and I think he was pleased to hear it. Cheers!
Great music, sharp dresser. We lost a great musician in 2003. "His style crossed musical genres over a long period of time. Robert Palmer never had an enormous following, but he was highly respected both for the songs he sang, and the sincere, yet often understated way in which he sang them."
Classic, in every way, the simple but punchy beat, the strong rhythm, dirty guitar, lyrics that repeat but never annoy, the longevity and genius of this track is that the lyrics aren't as catchy as the rhythm, you get fed up of catchy lyrics after a while they can start to grate and annoy - but here the rhythm, the beat, the grungy dirty guitar are the catch and that never grows old or annoying, just gets into you, grabs you and drives you, classic!
One of my favorites! This song instantly reminds me of good times in the 80's. So very fun to sing in Karaoke bars. The Weird Al version is incredibly funny and so well written to fit the tune.
A solid gold classic. We lost him too soon. R I P Robert, keep on giving them a good time up there in heaven. Such a suave gent, always surrounded by beautiful women!
The guitar girl who licks her lips is Ellie and she's a good friend of ours. She's from the midwest US and was attending Oxford on a student visa when she was approached by the director for this video. She said it was the most fun she ever had skipping school.
I thought this was the coolest song in the 80's and I loved it! And I also thought that Robert Palmer was the sexiest,coolest and most sharp dressed man in the rock and roll industry!
This takes me back. Growing up as a kid in the 80s this was one of the coolest videos. Thank you mr Palmer for this timeless classic. May you rock out in the heavens with the other legends. R.I.P.
A lot of people try so very hard to be this cool, but you can't fake it. Either you have it, or you don't. RIP RP.
He's naturally cool he's one hot dude ❤
its like being batman you do
Cool is be yourself! Yep!
@@charlesday5970 agreed
Y Robert lo tenía TODO. ❤
I literally bumped into Robert Palmer on a street in Adelaide Australia on a drunken Saturday night in the 80s as he was walking out of about the only late night club we had there then. I was very young and pretty drunk, he was dressed immaculately in a suit and tie and could have been upset and angry with me but was wonderfully polite and friendly. Has always stayed with me as my brush with fame to this day in my late 50s. RIP Mr Palmer and thanks for yet another great 80s memory 😊
Thanks for sharing God bless
Interesting encounter!
He really had it going on !loved it ,still wanna get up and totally gym to simply irresistible baby ! and someday I wouldn't mind seeing if I'm gonna have to face it
Kinda like it
Yes I spotted him.
80s rule. Everyone was talking about this video when it came out. Stroke of genius. This man passed way too soon.
😢😢😢 he was a good one gone too soon 😞
@@nicholeeubanks9670 so true
I was born on November 14th, 1984
I was born on the 17th Nov
It's my 🎃 inspiration this year 🙌
Great song,video,& singer! I remember this song from the 1988 movie, Cocktail. In one scene, everyone sang along when it was playing on the stereo at a bar. Brian (Tom Cruise), would turn the volume up & down for the crowd. I noticed that the gals in Robert Palmer’s videos, got better with their dance moves over time for different songs… ❤❤❤❤Thanks Robert! 😎👍
We interviewed him in '89 when he visted our radio station. Drove with him into Bala Cynwyd, PA after our driver picked him up in a limo at Philly Airport. Very reserved, gentle man. Chain smoker, at the time, but weren't we all? Nice guy.
Did you work at WMGK or WMMR? I went to school in Bala Cynwyd lol
City Line Ave.
@@benindc83are you from Wales?
😏Not a chain smoker, but huge fan
And sadly it was the chain smoking that took him too early
Robert was a unique artist. He did his own thing and was way ahead of his time.
Hi I Recommend a song called ' The Bond Villain ' by Robert Nix
That's how it goes. Spearheading.
Facts!! he blends rock and blues very well!
Artistry with class and beautiful similarities
Legendäres Video❤
My husband just passed away we used to dance to this 34 years ago. His name was Tink and I'm Char. We were still bikers.
Hello, Char I am Char too1 Rip Tink!!! This song is still awesome, remember the good times always especially on the hard days!!!
God bless 🙏
@@straightchad8059 So sorry for your loss. Be well as best you can.
It's a badass song, and I bet you still are too. Ride on, mama!
@@edwarddemougin thanks to all of you
RIP Robert Palmer (January 19, 1949 - September 26, 2003), aged 54
You will be remembered as a legend
21 Years ago Today Robert Palmer 54 sadly passed away, far far too soon
26th September 2003
The world lost a superbly talented gentleman 00-Soul
He Sings, He’s Smooth, He’s Suave, He’s Sharp, He’s Suited, He’s Soulful, He’s sadly missed xxxx
Thank you for your wonderful music xxxx
Rest in Paradise Robert
God Bless Always
🙏🏻 🕊️ ❤️ 😘
Wow id ot that long big shame x
he is the reason i started wearing suits on weekends
I like to see anyone dressed to the "nines". I don't understand why anyone would want to look poor and deprived on purpose.
Well said
Robert Palmer was pure class. I was around when this was released. The song - and the clip - blew us away. Thanks for entertaining us sir.
At 69 here...still damn good!
Your damn right
🎸 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
On MTV steady!
kikiki
This song still rocks in 2024... RIP Robert Palmer.
Today's his birthday. Celebrate accordingly. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Siempre quise verme como esas chicas.... En ese tiempo😂
If I had men’s top hat men’s tuxedo super dark black sunglasses on I’d be like a showman
BOA tarde a todos!!!
❤MÚSICA boa não envelhece !!!❤
中学生の時に深夜このミュージックビデオを観て衝撃を受けました。50代になってもこれを超えられるものはない。全てにおいて隙がなくかっこいい！ロバートパーマー最高。
Class + & no CGI they just shine! 😊
同世代ですね！
私もMTVで観て衝撃受けた口ですw
Check out clues,the whole album is 🔥
RIP Robert Palmer, thank you for this amazing hit. You'll never be forgotten ❤
Absolutely
one of the most iconic music videos in history!
It could've been even more iconic had Chaka Khan actually sang alongside him.
This was out just after I met my husband Gareth. Were together for 34 yrs until I lost him to cancer at 58 yrs old in 2020. This reminds me of you Gar, miss you love......❤❤
Love from London.
So sorry for your loss😢
So sad...
You'll see him again on another frequency. 😉🤗 I watch lots of nde videos and your family members and even pets meet you. 😲😊🤗
Sorry for your lost . I also lost my husband at the 34 year mark. It's hard , Some days you're completely okay It just takes one triggerto lose it.He was grouchy at times and an ashole . I'd give everything I own to have his grumpy ass back
The five models in Robert Palmer's "Addicted to Love" music video are:
Julie Pankhurst: Played keyboard
Patty Kelly: Played guitar
Mak Gilchrist: Played bass guitar
Julia Bolino: Played lead guitar
Kathy Davies: Played drums
Chortle…"Played"?!,(played with:__) more like bless‘em.
Would be great if they came together to talk about the 'Making of'
@@jim-u8f Haha, yeah. That snare on one and three and playing the guitar like it was a bass.... :P
Had the hots for Julie a time ago 😮
When that song came out, I had an instant crush on the bass player. And until today, I never knew her name. Thank you!
Robert Palmer...what style, what talent. What a loss was his tragically early passing.
sem dúvidas
Murdered I believe
RIP.
@LordMelbury1953 No he had a heart attack
@@LordMelbury1953 Not everything is a conspiracy. He had a fucking heart attack.
80s music will never die. RIP Robert Palmer.🌹
🎉
70's was better :)
This song is a classic, though. I don't think 70s music is the point here.
Palmer wrote and sang in the 70s too, so there you go...
Another one gone to soon,think he started with the band Vinegar Joe ,with Elkie Brookes.Is she still with us?
When he goes into that high register, " heeee heee", I freaking get chills. That man was SO gifted. I've played instruments since I was under 10 and I'm in my 60's so I KNOW talent when I hear it and Robert had "IT". RIP brother.
Got that right 👍💯
Ah, well put. Cheers
@user - He was better when he was in a band called Vinegar Joe...
He and Roy Orbison are the very best singers of our time. I had think long and hard to find someone who might be in Robert's class. What an amazing talent he was. So blessed to have it on record!
Female singers can't pull that off
Today is Jan 25, 2025. This came in out in 1985. This is a 40 year old song. It still feels brand new.
And it's just as true as it was then
Well stated. I am retired and living a great life in Thailand, but still find time to listen to classic rock every day
Many songs age well!!
it's incredibly scary that the 80s are turning 40 ,86
THIS ONE OF THE GREATEST VIDEOS FROM THE 1980'S FOREVER NOW.R.I.P.ROBERT
I am a 90s kid and this has always been number 1 on my video list.
Robert Palmer was well known for getting a track down in one take. Sometimes 2 or 3 takes. But it took 75 takes to get this right. The ultimate professional. RIP Mr Palmer..
ladies man!!
couldnt stop himself.
He died , 😔 😢 shit that's mess up , yeah CAME UP.
U better use it b4 u lose it...addictive game huh? But it's not always what it seems ,watching me is not an option for anyone. But 👍 bravo 2 the man I like 2 call mine ,
Robert palmer..I pray.what song is my #1 ,who knows that question? Babe u there u know u are.goodmorning 2 you sir .have a wonderful day 👍 OK u so deserve it.
As always scorpio moon 🌙 💋 😘 😗 😚 😙 💋 😘 😗 😚 OK stop me now..
Gotta make the most of the situation 😊.
Probably a bit distracted 😂
Let's meet the girls as they are in the video, from ..Julie Pankhurst-keyboards, Patty Kelly-guitar, Mak Gilchrist-bass, Julia Bolino-guitar and Kathy Davies-drum/partially hidden in the back. the girls as they are today, ..Julie-works in retail and is a mother, Patty-landscape designer with 2 children, Kathy-lives in Thailand where she does charity work, Mak-still models in England and Julia-hair and makeup artist.
Thanks for the update
How do you even know all this?..
PorkyPricklyPants legs to die for! - all of them!
Mak Gilchrist is also the founder of The Edible Stop.
Stalker
Still jammin in October 2024!! RIP Robert Palmer 🙏🏼
"Addicted to Love" is one of the artist's greatest hits. Love this song. It was good in the 1980s and is good in 2023. It has passed the test of time with flying colors. Well done Robert, well done girls.
RIP Robert.
It's a pity you left so soon.
It is a pity. At least let it be known that he smoked 3 packs of cigarettes a day. Hopefully others can learn from that.
@@Eddie-ud4bb Oh my God, I didn't know. That's a huge amount. I agree with you, let's hope other smokers will draw conclusions from this for themselves.
I needed to read this. I recently picked up smoking due to stress and it started with one a day and now I'm close to half a box 😢@@jarek2572
Still damn good in 2024!
Aside from the song itself being an absolute corker, this has to be one of the best pop videos ever. The formal simplicity of Robert's attire, the cold, stoic sexiness of the supermodel band.. even that damn backdrop which was probably just hurriedly hand-picked for the shoot makes the whole look iconic.
The absolute and calculated uninterest in making them look like they're playing; they're clearly models in the Helmut Newton style.
And “Simply Irresistible “. 🥰
AAAAmen!
@Cobra Action No disrespect to the backdrop meant! 😊 Kudos to Terry! 💯👌
Which of the two models was miming Andy Taylor's lead guitar solo?
My dear husband and I went to a Halloween party 1986 dressed as RP and I was his guitar girl. We won the contest! RIP Dale, love you forever, tomorrow would have been his 70th birthday.
I watch nde videos all the time and you'll be with him again, when you're finished here. ☺️🤗 X
38 years girl...
1986. The days when people actually knew how to party
God bless. I'd give you a hug if I could.
he was lucky to have you. revel in your time together.
At one time Robert Palmer was the coolest man in the world!
Still is, there`s no one around with his style and charisma today!
@@kevinbroad-r8p no argument there.
STILL the coolest man in the world, I knew his parents who lived at one time in Scarborough uk. Lovely people and so proud of their son, they used to give me his records before they were released in UK.
@kevinbroad-r8p absolutely correct!!!!
It doesn't get more 80s than this song
One of my all time favorites!
Lies again? Adidas Leader
Bernard Edwards from Chic on production, Tony Thompson from Chic on drums, Andy Taylor from Duran Duran on guitar. It’s basically a supergroup!
I totally agree! One of my all time favourites as well!🎶👌
I'm trying to listen to the new Robert Palmer tape, but Evelyn, my supposed fiance, keeps buzzing in my ear.
The 80 had the best rock and roll ever
Let's face it, Robert Palmer was a class act hands down 🌹
Robin i agree 100 percent
He truly personifies class
Palmer was the goods.
Catchy rocker BUT demanding a bunch of models to wear transparent clothing, no bra, and vigorously jiggle their glands to the song isn't really the definition of a class act. lets b real
@@ronaldshealy9031has might aswell faced it Robin, anyone else..?
More talent and class in this guy than the whole music industry today!
@genesrtone - This video is 90% music industry...
1,000 % agreed
He lives on❤ !
word
A true Yorkshire man ❤️ 🇬🇧
Smooth, sharp, soulful, you name it Robert has it pure Class
Gorgeous xxxx
I saw this video first time when I was like 8 or something. I was mesmerised and couldn't keep my eyes off the women. I'm now 45 and this still has the same effect. Absolutely one of the most iconic and possibly the coolest videos/songs ever made. Sublime!
I noticed the camera never focuses on the drummer i feel sorry fir her.
This song stands the test of time. Still rocking 😎
Agree with you. Still going strong 😊❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😢
Was one of my favorites, back when I had MTV in college.
Great tune, Great Video
One of the hottest jams of our time. Robert Palmer is a legend.
I am a metal head and from the 80's hair metal generation and I love this song...and Robert's other song Simply Irresistible..just badass!
Robert Palmer - Was such an underrated singer. He’s a sad loss to the music industry. I’ve got a lot of his albums and listen to them regularly. I think he’s got a very distinctive voice. Singers nowadays don’t usually dress as good as he did. A clean cut and looked really great. A very sad loss, in my opinion.
You are correct, the singers of today don't have the class and style of dress that the people of this era did. Glad I grew up then.
Robert palmers early music is still so good!! the reggae &world beat his band played behind his voice were nothing short of Incredible!!
Rip.
He was the working man’s Bryan Ferry 🌸
And RIP Terence Donovan......
Robert Palmer is still alive, for me. His songs keeps him with us.
Right. He will never die.
The genius of this video is that the girls can never be mistaken for actually playing their instruments. Iconic imagery.
And of this it remains one of my fav 80s video :)
He hated those girls because they were airheads and had to redo the video a million times to get it finally right!
@@guidoseifert5679 Best Halloween costume ever!!
nonsense. They're really into it, altho the keyboard gal seems a bit mechanical.
I don’t think playing music is why they were invited. Robert always had great eye candy.
Robert Palmer with all due respect R.I.P. ONE OF ALL THE BEST SINGERS OF ALL TIME
Aman
What up😂 player ?
A showman
Yep 100% agree, cool dude.
Es muy bonita la cancion
What a bunch of groovy girls. I hope you guys stayed in touch with each other over the years. The performance you put together for this was/is, and always will be epic. There's no doubt Peter is phenominal here, but The Girls sent this to the moon. Great memories. RIP Pete, to this day you are still...very...missed.
Nearly 20 years later, I still mourn Robert Palmer's death. Gone much too soon. There should have been so many other hits. A true talent.
The dude was just cool
I have all his music! Style ! Heartbreaker fo' sure..... eh ladies???
@@alohaguapo He had it ALL in spades; looks, style, one-of-a-kind voice, SO much talent! Today's kids could learn from him...but they won't.
@@susanwalters7937 saw him in Honolulu Mama's day 1985, 95F and the guy in his Armani suit ! Love him!
Sophisticated cool.
This gentleman not only sang well, but also had sophisticated taste.
Impeccable taste!!
Oh and his taste in gorgeous girls wasn't bad either!!
British Vogue Editor Liz Tilberis put him in that suit, and those dreamy models in long-sleeved high necked plain black dresses and sensible heels. At the time, if you worked in a bank, an office, or a department store and you were a woman you wore a dress, your legs covered, dress shoes (read high heels), big curly hair, and this gorgeous make-up, but it gets tiresome.
Exactly said
You should check out his PowerStation stuff too.
The 80s music really has a timeless aesthetic.
apart from his trousers/pants, they are not timeless.
?! - oops. For a second there, I thought you’d written “brainless.”
Let us Facebook
Well?
@@salicemccool9186
You're describing yourself there.
And who said 80's women weren't hot. All of these women are absolutely gorgeous
They were all professional models at that time. You, know back when there were only two genders and being a professional model meant you were extraordinarily beautiful...and not this latest self-declared, intersectional victim on the cover of the October 2020 issue of Vogue...?
The 60s 70s 80s 90s 00s weer good
I feel sorry for the drummer
Models who could not actually play any of the instruments (what a shock!)😂 but my husband really enjoys watching this for some reason
@@douglastaggart9360I don’t!
RIP Robert I miss your voice. You left us some great songs.
He had that effortless coolness...he is really missed.
just look at the understated style of his clothes. Just effortless hip.
That's one thing I really liked at him. If he was alive today he could today's musicians about fashion and style.
chrisbacos To tell you the truth Chris men like Robert Palmer and many others have influenced me in how I dress and present myself. When you are properly dressed and presented you feel like a man not a permanent teenager. Look at him is this video. Like a man.
I like Robert Palmer too but he's wearing a pair of black suit trousers, a black tie and a white shirt. It's not exactly Alexander McQueen is it?
Robert Palmer looked like a CEO of a Fortune 500 company and all while still making the top video hits of the 1980's! ❤
haha yeah...if I recall he worked with a fashion designer directly in production...can't recall who it was though....guy looked slick...
Lol! He really does
I thought the same thing.
He looks like he did this on his lunch hour.
You're absolutely right 👍👍💐🌺⚘️❤️
And nailing Princess Diana 👍
After all these years still rocking... RIP Robert:(
Robert Parmer so good remember he was in band with Elike Brooks in 70s love his music power house 3:54 perfect vocals sound awesome still 😊💯💟⭐️🌹
Vinegar Joe I think
I met him with Elkie Her geetar player lived in my home town in Kent used our local ale house .We had afternoon session Cheryl from Bucks Fizz lived same town grt voice too.
If only TV’s in the 80’s had the same quality that they do now…this would’ve easily been the most requested video of all time. Props, Mr. Palmer.
Who else wishes Robert Palmer was still alive!
When MTV did this crazy thing and played music videos. Good times.
MTV... 1 channel.. .Zero commercials... music videos 24/7!
He died very young. He is very missed here! I will always enjoy listening to his music. RIP RP 😘💝
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me!
I remeber those times. Was simply impossible to stop watching.
I agree, I wish he was still alive.Great singer ☺️
So much great music from the 80s. When this video aired on MTV the world stopped for a moment in awe. Amazing tune and the women in this video put it over the top. RIP Robert Palmer. Gone way too soon.
Yep, shania twain copied it too much success.
Awe is the best word. I remember a 35 year old coworker talking about it when the video came out saying the women were beautiful, white face, the makeup, black outfits, etc. She was so hyped and when I saw it, I was stunned. Great song and video.
Still Relevant EYE and EAR CANDY!
My 5 year old son was mesmerized!!!
As soon as I got home he took me to wait for it to play again.
Question, please: I recall this as being one of two songs that defined 80s MTV. The other was "Beautiful World" by DEVO. Are there any others that were as prominent (?)
Saw him in concert! If only music was this good today.
Robert Palmer is a legend.
R.I.P and God bless you
A legend indeed 👍👍👍👍👍
Coolness , just coolness ….
Amen
He died way too young.
Still gold to this day! Back when there was the "M" in MTV.
always well beyond brilliant ... created a massive void ... Blessings RP !!!
now there should be an S 😂
Once upon a time, there was Music on MTV instead of pregnant teenagers.
Wow when MTV had music not PTW n wannabe whiggers!!!
35 years ago, May 3, 1986 this was number 1 on the billboard top 100.
35!
Same age that Robert was in the video.
Remember that very well
Don't forget Casey Kasem's American Top 40👍
@@darringraham2613 Here in the UK it was the Radio One top 40 with Tommy Vance or Bruno Brookes.
Few weeks later I was walking the stage being my hs diploma
A song is colorized with lyrics and melody. Positive pure energy
one of the most, if the not THE most, iconic videos of the 1980's.
saw robert palmer live in new york perform this, probably the most mesmerizing show i've ever seen and this song was off the charts in intensity, just brilliant. the dancing might be better in "simply irresistible" but this song rocks. his passing is a great loss to music, RIP robert.
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Robert Palmer. Class act.
Nederlander Yes he was!
@@alexajessop4803 be able be
Крутой чувак, с детства влюбился в его клипы,с тех пор мне 52, до сих пор люблю его творчество!!! Чувак респект тебе с этого света!!!!❤❤❤❤
I miss this man - the epitome of style and class.
Even with his trousers up half way on his chest?
@@fredmila yes.
@@fredmila
Give me a guy that dressed like Robert any day, than the knobs that get around nowadays with their pants hanging off their arse.
No-one wants to see their manky underpants.
Robert Palmer was totally underrated. I loved his style and his timeless music, especially this song.
Blackjack, 21!!!
Gorgeous.
He could sing
Robert Palmer wasn't underrated, he was a star. Sometimes I'm not sure if people understand what underrated means. Robert was a star for sure. Pitty he left us so early....
He was huge, lol. In the 70s and 80s
I don't think people realize today how visually groundbreaking this video was. It set off the whole fashion/front light/flash like aesthetic in videos that dominated for 40 years and counter-influenced back to fashion etc.
A living Pat Nagel painting, as if orchestrated by Michael Mann
If you missed the 80's, It was a decade of constant badass music!! Regardless of genre, we all had groups, that made us awesome!!
One of the more logical comments on here. I never thought shit of this song - just another pop song, yay - but the 80's WAS a great time and there was a lot of great music. Sadly, this wasn't one of them but I digress.
Damn right
@@lashardawashington1625 Sho' ya right, nice lady!😎😎 Finna' do me some SOS BAND of course I'm gonna take my time & do it right!😎😎
There was plenty of crap music too it's just not as memorable.
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Absolutely!!
48 years young, still remember when it was played on top 40 radio...!! 80's rock...never dies. Rip Music Man
🤘🤘🤘
Me too many years music experience
hell yh
Still love this song even after all these years! It's timeless!!!
THESE 8OS IS DAILY FOR ME...
MY FAV EDDIE MONEY
Robert Palmer sure was an entertainer. Smooth.
Only in the 80s could you pull off something so simple, and yet be so classic and timeless. Cuz we're still here today, and this is 100x better than any of the crap out there today.
1,000x
One of the greatest pop songs in history.
Robert Palmer captured something very special here..... there actually is something very special about how the "girls" look here....its just total magic! and this track is timeless also ....sad about Robert....god blessX
truth I saw Robert Plant and Jimmy Page when they played with the Egyptian Orchestra magic
Look up artist Patrick Nagel
Yes he is very talented and all the bands he's played with two show great talent
truth i was so upset about his passing
Robert Palmer is so sexy in the way he presents himself not because of the women around him its because his sturdy calmness while he tells it we a must be addicted to love.
Robert Palmer, the James Bond of 80's rock.
Spot on
Nice one "the 007 of rock music" I gotta remember to use that line next time I'm refering to a kick ass singer/group 😁🤣👍👍..!!
🏴🥃🥃🥃yes 🧐
is he alive?
Well said. Well played!
Brilliant song created by a fantastic musician who was taken from us far too soon...R.I.P. Robert...
I met Robert very early in his career. I was working at a radio station and he was an artist coming from England. I chatted with him on the air and I was amazed at how much he knew about American rock and roll music. I was delighted to see him become famous and successful a few years later.
I JUST tapped on this.. Not surprised thati had left a comment.. FIVE YEARS.. ago! No follow-up responses so I'm reaching out to YOU. Amazing that your interested in 1985..🤙
Robert's father was Royal Navy and Robert listened to American rock on the Voice of America and Radio Free Europe broadcasts when the family was living in Malta. His father bought Robert a tape recorder as a birthday present and Robert sang into it--and was not displeased with what came out of it when he played it back. The rest is history.
@@Falconlibrary Daniel, Mr. Palmer was a delightful gentleman to visit with. I remember discussing his current musical influences at the time with him. On that occasion in 1975-1976, he had come to America to work with a regional US East Coast rock band known as a Little Feat, a band which featured guitarist and vocalist Lowell George. He also was on a promotional tour for his album, "Sneakin Sally Through the Alley". I told him how much I loved his album and I think he was pleased to hear it. Cheers!
Simply GREAT MUSIC!!!!!
Whats amazing is that you met anyone who became famous! I've lived in LA, San Fran, Nashville never met anyone who tried to become a star and made it.
This deserves at least 1 billion more views.
Classic.
I remember building a deck with bergland builders- know that RIP Steve-
Indeed
absolutely !!!
You Are So Freaking Right
Indeed
I've been watching this since 1986. Robert Palmer was great, so was Julie Pankhurst on the keyboard.. my favorite.
Addicted to 80s music and I'll never get away from it!!! 🔥❤🔥
80s were ok but it started in the 50s, 60s and 70s, have to take a back seat. thats just the way it is
Michelle Prix, keep going girl😁
Well said my friend 👍
@@hillbillybeast4688 a big, warm thank you, dear friend... 🌈🌞🌈
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Great music, sharp dresser. We lost a great musician in 2003. "His style crossed musical genres over a long period of time.
Robert Palmer never had an enormous following, but he was highly respected both for the songs he sang, and the sincere, yet often understated way in which he sang them."
ROBERT PALMER, THE MOST ELEGANT SINGER OF ALL TIME, J'ADORE, OH OUI
🤘🤘🤘✊✊✊✊♥️♥️♥️
Classic, in every way, the simple but punchy beat, the strong rhythm, dirty guitar, lyrics that repeat but never annoy, the longevity and genius of this track is that the lyrics aren't as catchy as the rhythm, you get fed up of catchy lyrics after a while they can start to grate and annoy - but here the rhythm, the beat, the grungy dirty guitar are the catch and that never grows old or annoying, just gets into you, grabs you and drives you, classic!
Definitely one of his best songs, and definitely one of the best videos ever created! R.I.P. Robert Palmer.
Robert Palmer without a doubt one of the greatest of all time. A legend. Incomparable! The guy was a walking and singing flawless gem!
Greatest and way under rated tree lyrics were perfect for that time love them remind of alot of issues in the , 80s
Robert was one of the smoothest singers ever.
Wonderful song RIP Robert
One of my favorites! This song instantly reminds me of good times in the 80's. So very fun to sing in Karaoke bars. The Weird Al version is incredibly funny and so well written to fit the tune.
You know you've truly arrived when there's a Weird Al Yankovic version of one of your songs.
A solid gold classic. We lost him too soon. R I P Robert, keep on giving them a good time up there in heaven. Such a suave gent, always surrounded by beautiful women!
Robert Palmer was and remains forever as the James Bond of Rock & Roll. Rest in Peace Robert you'll be well remembered.
Yes, he was sexy, savory, classy. The absolute 007 of rock n roll.
uh, no no, the 007 of Rock n' Roll is Bryan Ferry
That's a great description!
I like the way you put that!
Grew up listening to these wonderful masterpieces
The guitar girl who licks her lips is Ellie and she's a good friend of ours. She's from the midwest US and was attending Oxford on a student visa when she was approached by the director for this video. She said it was the most fun she ever had skipping school.
Ellie was the one who was grooving the most to it! What’s she doing now?
😅
@@devondreams She is retired.
I had a HUGE crush as a teen on the keyboard player...who is she do you know?
Oh I bet she was popular at Oxford ;)
great performance, Palmer was underrated. "rock n roll's sophisticate"
were you living under a fucking rock? Robert Palmer was never underrated.
@@jupiteravatar Really? When you were listening to him in radio or saw this clip on tv last time?
I thought this was the coolest song in the 80's and I loved it! And I also thought that Robert Palmer was the sexiest,coolest and most sharp dressed man in the rock and roll industry!
One of my all time favorite videos...just radiates coolness.
No words can describe how iconic this is. And I’m not even talking about the legs.
ya think!!!!!!
I loved the way Shania Twain parodied this with her "Man I Feel Like a Woman".
@@Pashasmom1 me too, that's where i came from
Yep. It was IT.
You mean there's more than the legs.....hadn't noticed!!
I have not heard this song in ages
Wow
seems to kick ass eh??
I’ve seen you on way too many old music videos
well your username does have the word nostalgia in it
@@sixelakeller5377 lol you have a point my friend
Father Fisto yo just had the same thougt
This takes me back. Growing up as a kid in the 80s this was one of the coolest videos. Thank you mr Palmer for this timeless classic. May you rock out in the heavens with the other legends. R.I.P.
Man this still holds up today. Great song, great video. I sure miss the 80s RIP Rob
Robert Palmer is one of the legends.
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My wife asked me to dance to this song 30 years ago! Still going strong!! Thank you Robert and GIRLS!
Your wife is a hot Mama. I was like 8 when this came out, I loved it as a kid. I appreciate it as an adult.
dang
my wife asked me the same, and now im divorced :(
@@juliansandoval8022 I’m sorry!
I'll dance with you! Couple of confident dudes showing your wife what letting loose looks like!!
Robert took old school rock and propelled it into the future, still stands strong today !
🥁🔥🔥🔥🤫
He was a soul singer at heart
man this aged like milk
@@johnbear9205 ???
Forever Robert Palmer! Unforgattable addicted to love
MTV must have shown this video every 15 minutes when it first came out, never got tired of it and still love it today.
This guy was ahead of his time