WOAH!| FIRST TIME HEARING Power Station - Some Like It Hot REACTION

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  • WOAH!| FIRST TIME HEARING Power Station - Some Like It Hot REACTION
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  • @dipsydoodle7988
    @dipsydoodle7988 2 роки тому +912

    Guys, you know 3 of the 4 members of The Power Station already. The vocalist is Robert Palmer, you know...Simply Irresistible with the models playing the instruments. The guitarist is the original guitarist for Duran Duran, Andy Taylor. Bassist is also from Duran Duran; John Taylor and I don't think you've reacted to Chic yet, but you should. The drummer is Tony Thompson of Chic. While The Power Station were doing their thing, The other 3 members of Duran Duran were recording an album under the name Arcadia. You should check out the long version of Election Day from them. Next Power Station needs to be Bang a Gong.

    • @keithcummings5240
      @keithcummings5240 2 роки тому +34

      Dipsydoodle so on point. The only thing ( and I am guilty of it so no disrespect) but the song you want is “Get it on” which is also a great one nice call

    • @dongange
      @dongange 2 роки тому +18

      Respectfully, if they do Bang a Gong the only version to do is the T-Rex original

    • @nomicrowave
      @nomicrowave 2 роки тому +12

      I have to agree with Don Gange. As much as I like The Power Station and adore Robert Palmer, the T-Rex original version of Get It On (Bang a Gong) would be my choice.

    • @andreadeamon6419
      @andreadeamon6419 2 роки тому +23

      I say do both

    • @user-or1ye3iz6d
      @user-or1ye3iz6d 2 роки тому +9

      I forgot about Arcadia

  • @GodLovesComics
    @GodLovesComics 7 місяців тому +41

    Great news recently when guitarist Andy Taylor who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and could not attend Duran Duran's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, was found to have beaten his stage four diagnosis and is even ready to return to the stage and recording.

    • @kellisklozzet2942
      @kellisklozzet2942 Місяць тому +6

      This is wonderful news! I hadn’t heard it. Thanks for sharing!❤❤❤

  • @jamesf931
    @jamesf931 8 місяців тому +10

    Andy Taylor really shines and shows his guitar skills here.

  • @leannewilson7184
    @leannewilson7184 2 роки тому +182

    R.I.P to British singer Robert Palmer who died of a heart attack at the age of 54 in 2003. His voice is incredibly strong and must hear the song “Bad Case of Loving You”.

    • @daverudbarg
      @daverudbarg 2 роки тому +2

      #classic

    • @juliewhite7469
      @juliewhite7469 2 роки тому +2

      Love it! 💘

    • @cheryljackson5659
      @cheryljackson5659 2 роки тому +18

      I also love Robert Palmer's cover of "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" and "Sneaking Sally Through the Alley"! Brilliant singer.

    • @nanastan9
      @nanastan9 2 роки тому +10

      And to Tony Thompson, who also passed away in 2003.

    • @bobbymcbay1586
      @bobbymcbay1586 2 роки тому +4

      Mercy Mercy Me is a personal favorite of mine

  • @mikebrock7606
    @mikebrock7606 2 роки тому +187

    Robert Palmer is singing lead. No wonder its so good. Robert was amazing singer. He did Addicted to Love, Simply Irresistible....and a ton of others.....

    • @VicMikesvideodiary
      @VicMikesvideodiary 2 роки тому +12

      My personal favorite, Bad Case Of Lovin You.

    • @kbusby4824
      @kbusby4824 2 роки тому +2

      @@VicMikesvideodiary Great song.

    • @kevinnazzaro5195
      @kevinnazzaro5195 2 роки тому +2

      Not to mention the two Taylor's from Duran Duran on bass and guitar

    • @mikec8328
      @mikec8328 2 роки тому +7

      Also "Every Kinda People" ...

    • @rodhubbard6320
      @rodhubbard6320 2 роки тому +1

      @@mikec8328 That's a GREAT song.

  • @catenystrom6506
    @catenystrom6506 2 роки тому +89

    The John Taylor bass line in this song is the thing for me, SO good

    • @tofutuesday
      @tofutuesday 2 роки тому +10

      JT can do no wrong! Such an underrated bassist

    • @DanielOrion74
      @DanielOrion74 2 роки тому +10

      Bass is just flat out, dirteeee.

    • @melhall17
      @melhall17 2 роки тому +7

      @@DanielOrion74 this song was produced by legendary bass player Bernard Edwards

    • @shannonhondo260
      @shannonhondo260 Рік тому +5

      @@melhall17 Bernard was bad to the bone. JT was great too.

    • @ThatBlakeCampbell
      @ThatBlakeCampbell 8 місяців тому +2

      One of the best bass players ever.

  • @danieljohnston1798
    @danieljohnston1798 2 роки тому +5

    The Power Station was named after the Power Station recording studio in New York, where their first album was conceived and recorded.

  • @CinShiba
    @CinShiba 9 місяців тому +9

    The bassist is John Taylor from Duran Duran, the guitarist is Andy Taylor from Duran Duran 👍

  • @markfadness9204
    @markfadness9204 2 роки тому +202

    "Some Like it Hot" peaked #6 in 1985. Power Station was an all-star rock group comprised of singer Robert Palmer, 2 members of Duran Duran (Andy Taylor -guitar & John Taylor - bass) and drummer Tony Thompson, previously in Chic. Power Station charted 3 singles in 1985. This was the first, then "Get It On" (cover of T. Rex's "Bang A Gong" (#9) & "Communication" (#34).

    • @brantheavner9770
      @brantheavner9770 2 роки тому

      I forgotten gym by power station with lead singer Robert Palmer who you already know is called. Notoriety. Another great song is called Bank of Gong!!

  • @that1dragonkid
    @that1dragonkid 2 роки тому +387

    Betcha didn't think Andy Taylor from Duran Duran could play lead guitar like that? And with John Taylor from Duran Duran on bass, you can't go wrong! Robert Palmer on vocals and Tony Thompson on drums made this a perfect combination!
    This whole album is awesome!

    • @peterwalsh2470
      @peterwalsh2470 2 роки тому +4

      he probably always wanted to be in a hair metal band, but oh well, bad timing.

    • @TacShooter
      @TacShooter 2 роки тому +11

      Yep, this was one of those short-lived Super Bands, like The Traveling Wilburys.

    • @user-or1ye3iz6d
      @user-or1ye3iz6d 2 роки тому +14

      John Taylor is such an incredibly talented bass guitarist. 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @ericsmith6615
      @ericsmith6615 2 роки тому +1

      Wife here..Andy Taylor could flat lay a bass line!!!

    • @riocannistrano756
      @riocannistrano756 2 роки тому +7

      Andy's first solo album Thunder was really underrated , I might lie is a particular banger .

  • @chrisbutler5975
    @chrisbutler5975 2 роки тому +12

    Duran Duran members on bass and guitar. My personal favorite Robert Palmer song is, Didn’t Mean to Turn You On.

  • @ronniearnold9165
    @ronniearnold9165 Рік тому +8

    Thank Tony Thompson for the drums! He was also apart of Chic in the 70s!....R.I.P. Tony Thompson & their lead singer, Robert Palmer.

  • @amydeangelis9096
    @amydeangelis9096 4 місяці тому +8

    4 legends in one supergroup!! Yes!!!!

  • @Jims_Camera_at_dawn
    @Jims_Camera_at_dawn 2 роки тому +139

    Robert Palmer singing with Chic drummer and Duran Duran members come together for a GREAT sound. RIP Robert.

    • @mikeascarlton88
      @mikeascarlton88 2 роки тому +13

      And RIP to the drummer Tommy Thompson

    • @Jims_Camera_at_dawn
      @Jims_Camera_at_dawn 2 роки тому +1

      Jay and Amber will enjoy The Righteous Brothers, Rock And Roll Heaven. They should know many of the names in the song.

  • @AttackChefDennis
    @AttackChefDennis 2 роки тому +13

    Tony Thompson awesome drummer

  • @kevindobson3701
    @kevindobson3701 10 місяців тому +13

    This is Robert Palmer , this is his super group with Duran Duran

  • @dudeusmaximus6793
    @dudeusmaximus6793 2 роки тому +84

    Neil Peart may have been The Professor, but Tony Thompson was THE BEAST. He could pound the drums like no on else.
    Gotta do their cover of T Rex's Get It On Bang A Gong. It is the true definition of banger.

    • @hbg99x
      @hbg99x 2 роки тому +4

      Brotha Thompson was every bit the Professor’s equal; how do I know, you ask? Because when they immortal John Bottoms died, Led Zeppelin was going to return to the road with Tony Thompson in his place. That’s how good he was. 🤢Unfortunately Tony died as well. So we were robbed from many different angles.

    • @Jezza819
      @Jezza819 2 роки тому +3

      Yeah their cover of Bang A Gong has some of the most powerful drumming on any record. It's great.

    • @eamonconnelly8029
      @eamonconnelly8029 2 роки тому +2

      Tony Thompson's inspiration was Jon Bonham from Led Zepplelin.

  • @mauricioparada2776
    @mauricioparada2776 Рік тому +4

    Basically Power Station is a super band from the 80s, Duran Duran members on bass and guitar, Palmer on vocals and Tony Thompson from Chic on drums. They were awesome

  • @tanyaterrell74
    @tanyaterrell74 16 днів тому +3

    Guitarist is Andy Taylor (Duran Duran), Bassist is John Taylor (Duran Duran), Drummer is Tony Thompson (Chic) and singer is Robert Palmer

  • @lorijohnston4311
    @lorijohnston4311 2 роки тому +44

    Their remake of "Bang a Gong (Get It On)" is absolute GOLD. I also love "Murderess," which is a real banger

  • @FreedomsRealm
    @FreedomsRealm 2 роки тому +119

    This brought up a fun memory. My Dad in his early days was a big band drummer. I think my Mom loved that until they got married and he would be off playing drums every Saturday. He kept current with the different music genres as time went by and eventually he gave up performing and his drum set got smaller and smaller. I had so much fun playing air guitar with him or singing and dancing and one day he had been away helping someone with a construction project and came home with a secret smile on his face. He had been volunteering his time, but the person rewarded him with an electric drum set. It was really compact and could be packed away when not in use. With the drums in this song I remember my Dad getting used to these new drums and all the sounds they could make and when my Mom would go off with her girlfriends, it would be drum night at home, trying out the different current music. Soooo fun. One of my best memories of my Dad.

  • @artemus4432
    @artemus4432 2 роки тому +9

    Tony Thompson used tree trunks to play drums....ya gotta do Bang a Gong cover of T Rex song

  • @philaman1972
    @philaman1972 4 дні тому +1

    I remember roller skating to this back in 1985. You kids have absolutely no idea how magical the 80s were!

  • @neshobanakni
    @neshobanakni 2 роки тому +6

    You can never go wrong with Robert Palmer!

  • @mypl510
    @mypl510 2 роки тому +65

    The Power Statin and The Firm where two of the best compilation bands in the 80's! Check out "Radio Active" by The Firm!

    • @leonlaffoon9989
      @leonlaffoon9989 2 роки тому +9

      I bet they would really like Satisfaction Guaranteed also.

    • @scorpiouk5914
      @scorpiouk5914 2 роки тому +4

      And " All The Kings Horses".

    • @jonathangeraldrobinson720
      @jonathangeraldrobinson720 2 роки тому +4

      The Firm was seriously underrated. We were so spoiled in the 80s.

    • @nikkikat1325
      @nikkikat1325 2 роки тому +1

      Oh yes!! The Firm! That was a great collaboration band…”satisfaction guaranteed” 👍🏻

    • @IrishScribbler
      @IrishScribbler Рік тому

      Didn’t The Firm do “ Star Trekkin” ?

  • @sandrahutto
    @sandrahutto 2 роки тому +79

    YES!!!!!!!!!!! One of the many collaboration bands that were around in the 80's. Robert Palmer, John Taylor and Andy Taylor of Duran Duran, and Tony Thompson of Chic made up this group. They also do a cover of TRex's "Get It On (Bang a Gong)" that is a total banger.

    • @dougmoulton6420
      @dougmoulton6420 2 роки тому

      You should listen to Sailing shoes/Hey hey Julia/Sneaking Sally through the alley by Robert Palmer 3 songs combined in one

  • @pc6709
    @pc6709 2 роки тому +101

    Duran Duran's John and Andy Taylor formed Power Station and Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor formed Arcadia which had a totally different vibe. You should check them out just for the difference in styles alone.

    • @eamonconnelly8029
      @eamonconnelly8029 2 роки тому +2

      Actually, it was John Taylor and Tony Thompson who formed The Power Station, Andy came into the project later and then Robert Palmer. Roger Taylor was also involved with The Power Station.

    • @johnsonzz-jw3oz
      @johnsonzz-jw3oz Рік тому +3

      @@eamonconnelly8029 Correct! I just watched John's Bass Tutorial here on UA-cam and he said the same thing. I loved this CD and even brought it twice! lol

    • @jasonekratz
      @jasonekratz 9 місяців тому

      Arcadia was basically another Duran Duran album ;)

  • @mattevans4438
    @mattevans4438 9 місяців тому +4

    This is my all-time greatest 80's song. Period.

  • @blackamericatelevisionnews7842
    @blackamericatelevisionnews7842 6 місяців тому +5

    Nice to see the youth appreciating old school music.

  • @orphu88
    @orphu88 2 роки тому +28

    I LOVED this song when it was released! It totally represents the summer of 1985 for me.

    • @craiggillett5985
      @craiggillett5985 2 роки тому +1

      Oh the 80’s, the malls, the experimental culture and music, gender fluidity, amazing dance clubs and big everything, hair clothes sounds

  • @gotham61
    @gotham61 2 роки тому +40

    The band took its name from The Power Station recording studio in New York where they recorded all their records.
    The horn sound was created by playing horn samples through a box called a Kepex (keyable programmable expander) which gives the sound the attack of another instrument. The same effect was used on David Bowie's song Let's Dance.

    • @rodhubbard6320
      @rodhubbard6320 2 роки тому +1

      That's a horn section. No samples. Ask Lenny Pickett.

    • @gotham61
      @gotham61 2 роки тому

      @@rodhubbard6320 Perhaps, but it's still been Kepexed to death

    • @rodhubbard6320
      @rodhubbard6320 2 роки тому

      @@gotham61 Wikipedia is your friend.

    • @frankj10000
      @frankj10000 2 роки тому

      BTW, the German translation for Power Station is Kraftwerk.

  • @Mantarama
    @Mantarama 2 роки тому +17

    Power Station was a short-lived but awesome band! Check out, “Bang a Gong” and “Communication”!

  • @italoblu
    @italoblu 2 роки тому +12

    That man was Andy Taylor, the original Duran Duran guitarist, up until Notorious.

    • @eamonconnelly8029
      @eamonconnelly8029 2 роки тому

      Technically, Duran Duran's original guitarist was John Taylor.

  • @stevemurrell6167
    @stevemurrell6167 2 роки тому +16

    The 'big' drum sound you are hearing is 'gated reverb', a process that gave the drums that big booming sound, a classic trait of the 80's. It is not used much anymore.

    • @55itsme
      @55itsme 2 роки тому +2

      You can really hear it in the drum intro on this song in particular at the end of a phrase when the big boom suddenly absolutely dies. Wonderful engineering and production on this album!

  • @davidgage3754
    @davidgage3754 10 місяців тому +2

    Andy Taylor on guitar (Duran Duran). He has a song as a solo artist from the American Anthem soundtrack, called Take it easy. Great guitar work in that one too.

  • @SG-js2qn
    @SG-js2qn 2 роки тому +20

    You've seen Robert Palmer before, haven't you? From "Addicted to Love" and "Simply Irresistible" ... with the models behind him playing the instruments. If you haven't, then you need to cover those. He's the singer for Power Station.

  • @RetiredAF2021
    @RetiredAF2021 2 роки тому +22

    The great Robert Palmer on lead vocals and members of Duran Duran made up the band

  • @marksugimoto9708
    @marksugimoto9708 2 роки тому +28

    Guitarist is Andy Taylor from Duran Duran, Bass is John Taylor from Duran Duran, drums was Tony Thompson, and vocals is Robert Palmer right before he had the solo hits Addicted to Live and Simply Irresistible.

    • @calkelpdiver
      @calkelpdiver 2 роки тому +1

      Robert Palmer had his hit Addicted to Love in 1985 before his time with Power Station. Simply Irresistible was in 1988. Robert Palmer also had other hits in his solo career before his time with Power Station.

    • @eamonconnelly8029
      @eamonconnelly8029 2 роки тому

      @@calkelpdiver No. The Power Station revived Robert Palmer's career to allow him to record his next two solo albums. If Palmer did not have the success from The Power Station, all we would remember him by his from his 1979 single, "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)."
      The Power Station album was recorded in 1984 and released in March 1985. Some Like It Hot was the first single released in March, then it was Bang A Gong (Get It On) in April and then Communication in October 1985. The band toured without Robert Palmer during the summer of 1985. Michael DeBarres filled in as singer on the tour. He also came in to do vocals for the track "Someday, Somehow, Someone's Gotta Pay" for the Arnold Schwarzenegger Motion Picture, Commando, released in October 1985.
      Robert Palmer recorded Riptide in the summer and fall of 1985 and several musicians from The Power Station album also performed on this album including Bernard Edwards on bass, who produced both The Power Station and Riptide albums.
      After The Power Station tour concluded- Tony Thompson, their drummer and Andy Taylor, their guitarist also performed on Riptide. Tony Thompson played drums on all but one track (track #5) and Andy Taylor and Thompson played on Palmer's single, Addicted To Love.
      The album Riptide was released in November 1985 and Addicted To Love, Riptide's 3rd single, was released in January 1986.

  • @claresmith-hill9417
    @claresmith-hill9417 2 роки тому +13

    I remember a documentary about The Power Station, John Taylor being taught how to play funky bass from Bernard Edwards from Chic, Niles Rogers and Bernard produced this super group
    My absolute hero is Robert Palmer who is the vocalist. He had some amazing albums and singles dating back from the 1970's. What a talent, sadly missed.

  • @philamoureux675
    @philamoureux675 Рік тому +2

    Andy Taylor, George Lynch, Warren D'Martini, were 3 of Best Guitarists of the 80's.

  • @Nitro1970
    @Nitro1970 2 роки тому +5

    The drummer (Tony Thompson) makes those drums HURT! 😊❤️

  • @jamesy4003
    @jamesy4003 2 роки тому +20

    This album was the bomb in 85’- awesome collaboration- next up please do Neneh Cherry Buffalo Stance on a female Friday - love you guys

    • @lesrolon40
      @lesrolon40 2 роки тому +1

      Its been a loooong wait for Neneh Cherry

    • @chrisoakley5830
      @chrisoakley5830 2 роки тому

      Love Neneh, it's a great song.

    • @sobe9ball
      @sobe9ball 2 роки тому +1

      I prefer ManChild by Neneh!

  • @kellycunningham9920
    @kellycunningham9920 4 місяці тому +2

    I'm a big power station fan and never realized the fabulous Robert Palmer was dressed as a preacher in the video

  • @shawnk7832
    @shawnk7832 5 місяців тому +3

    Bang A Gong! That is the Power Station Song!!!!

  • @nevetstrevel4711
    @nevetstrevel4711 2 роки тому +10

    They also do a cover of bang a gong. A true 80s super group. 2 members of Duran Duran a member of chic and Robert palmer, simply irresistible himself

  • @charlesrichardson8684
    @charlesrichardson8684 2 роки тому +3

    All I can say is Bang A Gong!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @tonicastel5933
    @tonicastel5933 2 роки тому +2

    One of FAVORITE songs of the 80’s. Thanks!

  • @Gladiator0719
    @Gladiator0719 Рік тому +3

    I used up two cassette tapes from this great power group when the first debuted. Rock, funk and disco never sounded better!!!! Love you two❤ Long life, good health and prosperity...

  • @mozzetti1
    @mozzetti1 2 роки тому +30

    Love. This group was formed when Duran Duran split. Andy Taylor (guitar) and John Taylor (bass) both from Duran Duran and Robert Palmer (vocals) Tony Thompson on drums. Get it On (Bang a Gong) is another good song. Check out the Band Arcadia that has Simon Le Bon (vocals) and Nick Rhodes (keyboard) from Duran Duran that was formed at the same time. Election Day is a good one from that band.

    • @Shrykespeare
      @Shrykespeare 2 роки тому +1

      They didn't "split", I don't think. they just took a break. "Goodbye Is Forever" is another great Arcadia song.

    • @mozzetti1
      @mozzetti1 2 роки тому +2

      @@Shrykespeare they did split after Live Aid. They weren’t getting along. Mainly it was Andy Taylor. I remember I was totally sad when it happened.

    • @mozzetti1
      @mozzetti1 2 роки тому +1

      @@Shrykespeare yes Goodbye is Forever is a great song!

    • @Lillithowl
      @Lillithowl 2 роки тому +1

      @@mozzetti1 They didn't split but did the side projects because there was a lot of infighting.

    • @eberwald4438
      @eberwald4438 2 роки тому +1

      Arcadia Election Day is probably one of my favorite 80's songs.

  • @glennlissner350
    @glennlissner350 2 роки тому +8

    Their cover of Marc Bolan's "Bang A Gong" is incredible.It will send a chill down your spine... in a good way.

  • @planetbetter
    @planetbetter Рік тому +2

    Their first album is one of my favorites from the 1980’s. Along with Steve Winwood Back in the High Life, Peter Gabriel So, and Genesis Genesis

  • @rubyswaim1441
    @rubyswaim1441 2 роки тому +5

    There are two leads on this cut. Vocals: Robert Palmer. And those DRUMS!🤯

  • @j.jennings1722
    @j.jennings1722 2 роки тому +10

    Power Station was a Pop supergroup, consisting of Robert Palmer, whom you have reacted to, two members of Duran Duran on guitars and a member of Chic on the drums. Great song!

    • @eamonconnelly8029
      @eamonconnelly8029 2 роки тому

      The Power Station was primarily John Taylor's and Andy Taylor's idea from Duran Duran. Duran Duran's drummer Roger Taylor was also involved in smaller role with The Power Station.

  • @Emmenem68
    @Emmenem68 2 роки тому +2

    Tony Thompson is killing it on drums. You really should check out the group Chic. Bernard Edwards on bass, Nile Rodgers on guitar and Tony Thompson on drums: one of the best rhythm sections ever. "Good Times", "Le Freak", "I Want Your Love", "Dance Dance Dance", I could go on. So many great songs to choose from. Nile and Bernard went on to produce legendary records for other artists as well: Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, David Bowie, Madonna. The list is endless.

  • @loopie007
    @loopie007 27 днів тому

    The gated reverb on the drums really makes the intro pop! It's hard to keep your butt in the chair this intro starts!! The best part is the sound actually talks about how hot it makes you feel.

  • @happymethehappyone8300
    @happymethehappyone8300 2 роки тому +5

    Speaking Of The Lead Vocalist,,
    His Tribute In Honor & Memory Of Marvin Gaye,, Robert Palmer "Mercy Mercy Me/I Want You"..A MUST HEAR..R.I.P. Marvin & Robert 🙏 ❤

  • @sameerrao5834
    @sameerrao5834 2 роки тому +11

    The Power Station was a side project for the two Duran Duran guitarists, John and Andy Taylor, who were increasingly feeling boxed in by DD's conventional pop sound in the mid-80s. John brought in Tony Thompson from Chic as the drummer and Robert Palmer on vocals. They came together for just one album, unfortunately. That guitar solo is Duran Duran's Andy Taylor, cut loose from the tight leash of 1980s synth-pop :)

    • @55itsme
      @55itsme 2 роки тому +1

      I think I remember reading that Palmer didn't want to do it until he was assured it would be a limited project. Just one album, some videos. No tour, no further plans. He didn't want to join a band...

    • @sameerrao5834
      @sameerrao5834 2 роки тому

      @@55itsme Yes, interestingly, he went back into the studio with the Power Station team - Bernard Edwards, Tony Thompson and Jason Corsaro- and put together the solo album that made him a superstar!

    • @eamonconnelly8029
      @eamonconnelly8029 2 роки тому +1

      John Taylor did not feel "boxed in" from Duran Duran's sound. He wanted to do something different and with other musicians. Andy Taylor may have felt more restricted in the band because he was not able to do in Duran Duran what he was able to do in the Power Station.
      The original idea was introduced to Tony Thompson by John Taylor. It was to do a one-tune project of Bang A Gong. About 6 months later, John got Andy involved and then a year later, when getting ready to record- John got Robert Palmer involved. Tony Thompson was not keen on Palmer- he did not feel he was right for the project- especially since the concept was to get a variety of singers to sing on different tracks. Eventually, Thompson became convinced about Palmer. Instead of a one-tune project, it became a one-album project. Thompson got Bernard Edwards to produce.
      In addition, Duran Duran's drummer Roger Taylor was involved in a smaller role with the Power Station.

    • @eamonconnelly8029
      @eamonconnelly8029 2 роки тому +1

      @@55itsme The original idea of The Power Station was to have Palmer and other vocalist sing on just one track each but of course that changed. Palmer liked what Andy and John were doing. He just didn't want to tour.

  • @Walkdogable
    @Walkdogable 11 місяців тому +1

    My favorite is "Communication". The combination of drums and bass were incredible.

  • @ericsmith6615
    @ericsmith6615 2 роки тому

    Wife here..J and Amber..., the drums and the instrumentation in this song are pure fire..Taking me right back to eighties dance routines...Fullness of drums...quick and sharp...Well said you guys...As Always

  • @MS-ro9dm
    @MS-ro9dm 2 роки тому +14

    The guitarist Andy Taylor has some great tune on his own. "Take it Easy" is from a movie and has Wayne Gretzky's wife in the footage used in the video. Andy's album "Thunder" is cover to cover. "I Might Lie" would be a great song to check.

  • @kyloren1014
    @kyloren1014 2 роки тому +3

    Love this!!!

  • @SabrinaBelgrave
    @SabrinaBelgrave 2 роки тому +1

    This was a supergroup of members, with Duran Duran and Robert Palmer on vocals, and Tony Thompson is the drummer for Chic, he's bringin it! Syncopated beat, funk, jazz, rock--that's the 80s for ya!

  • @DC_Prox
    @DC_Prox 2 роки тому +10

    Part of the reason that Power Station existed in the first place was that the former guitarist and bassist of Duran Duran wanted to prove their cred as legit rock musicians. None of the members of Duran Duran were untalented, but since the type of music they did was about image just as much as it was about sound, they were eager to do something with a little more substance. The other members had their own side project, Arcadia, which was a lot more similar to the Duran Duran stuff. "Election Day" would be the main Arcadia song to check out.

    • @eamonconnelly8029
      @eamonconnelly8029 2 роки тому +1

      No. They did not want to "prove themselves as legit musicians.? No one in the band has ever said that. Ridiculous. They wanted to work with other musicians and create a different sound. The Power Station in contrast to Duran Duran does not have "a little more substance." It's just a different substance with heavier guitar work and solos.

    • @billw715
      @billw715 2 роки тому

      The original idea of The Power Station was to mix Chic and the Sex Pistol sound. This was John's sonic concept for Duran Duran which never developed. In 1983, John Taylor (with the rest of Duran Duran) went to David Bowie's Serious Moonlight Tour show in London, after the show, Tony Thompson and John Taylor went to a nightclub. John discussed doing a one-tune project, a cover of Bang A Gong with Thompson. Thompson was all for it.
      They met again in Australia in November of 1983, when Thompson was finishing David Bowie's tour. Duran Duran had just finished recording Seven And The Ragged Tiger in Australia and were about to embark on their Sing Blue Silver Tour in Australia. The two met and John got Andy Taylor involved and Thompson got Bernard Edwards to produce. The Power Station project would commence a year later.
      It wasn't about proving their playing capabilities. It was to get together to make one song and then it turned into eight songs. It was just about making music.

  • @bradstanley116
    @bradstanley116 2 роки тому +6

    great band! so much talent

  • @jeannieschmidt2217
    @jeannieschmidt2217 2 роки тому +5

    Wow it's been forever and a day since I've heard this. Great pic! Best of the 80's - Robert Palmer and Duran Duran. Doesn't get much better than this.

  • @scottnot9344
    @scottnot9344 2 роки тому +1

    This was an 80's supergroup. Tony Thompson r.i.p. was a phenomenal drummer. John and Andy Taylor from Duran Duran are great musicians, especially John on Bass and Robert palmer famous in his own right. They recorded this in The Powerstation studio. That's where the name came from.

  • @adam872
    @adam872 10 місяців тому +1

    Tony Thompson's drumming on this song is off the chain. Great groove, big gated reverb sound. Everything about this track is great really.

  • @Coats2112
    @Coats2112 2 роки тому +8

    The Power Station was basically half of Duran Duran, when they weren't touring.

  • @empmaximus1
    @empmaximus1 2 роки тому +5

    I always loved the staccato rhythm of this song, and how everything had power behind it (just like "Get it on (Bang a gong". Genius arrangement.

  • @rickwheeler5496
    @rickwheeler5496 2 роки тому +2

    As mentioned already Tony Thompson is the drummer and he is a beast. He has played with lots of performers including Chic, Sister Sledge, Diana Ross (check out the intro to I'm Coming Up) The Distance and others.

  • @allexisberry7367
    @allexisberry7367 Рік тому +1

    It’s Andy Taylor from Duran Duran . Also, the bass player is John Taylor from Duran Duran . Tony Thompson on drums from chic and Robert Palmer on vocals

  • @kyloren1014
    @kyloren1014 2 роки тому +4

    Robert Palmer is the lead singer and two members of Duran Duran, John Taylor on bass and Andy Taylor on guitar and on the drums Tony Thompson 😀

    • @eamonconnelly8029
      @eamonconnelly8029 2 роки тому

      Roger Taylor from Duran Duran was also a part of The Power Station in a smaller role.

  • @ohfour-seven6228
    @ohfour-seven6228 2 роки тому +5

    Robert Palmer (RIP) had one of the best voices in rock. Check out his solo songs: Every Kinda People, Bad Case of Lovin' You, Looking For Clues, You Are In My System, Addicted to Love, Simply Irresistible, and his incredible cover of Marvin Gaye's Mercy, Mercy Me. So incredible, and such a loss.

  • @RastaSaiyaman
    @RastaSaiyaman 2 роки тому +1

    People always quote Phil Collins as the main exploiter of the “Gated drums” sound, but Tony Thompson was just as instrumental in getting that sound everywhere.

  • @artdogg50
    @artdogg50 Рік тому +1

    My far one of the most impressive bands I've ever seen. From the late Tony Thompson's nuclear powered drums, John Taylor's thomping bass lines, the soulful power singing of the late Robert Palmer, and the ridiculous guitar solos of Andy Taylor. Andy comes in hot on this one. To me though, the drums stand out the most. Mainly because I don't think I'd ever seen an act let the drummer loose like that before.

  • @leefertwayne8163
    @leefertwayne8163 2 роки тому +13

    Jay, there's a kick-butt, legendary guitarist you should feast your eyes on. His name is Rory Gallagher and he was from Ireland RIP. He was rumored as being the greatest guitarist in the world at one point. I recommend his live material. "Shin Kicker" from 1979 "Best live performance" as headed on youtube and "Shadowplay" from Rockpalast 1979 rips. Please look into them. You will not be steered wrong!

  • @meee4217
    @meee4217 2 роки тому +5

    Ok, I was in high chill when this came out and went to see a taping of SNL where they performed this song. I had one single red rose that I bought spica for John Taylor. When they finished the song, they walked right past me and he didn’t take my rose or even look at me and I was crushed! My poor 15 year old heart!🥰😳

    • @bonniespruin6369
      @bonniespruin6369 2 роки тому +1

      I'm so sorry. I would have been crushed too. John was my favourite. He could have been nice and taken your rose. I'm disappointed in him. ☹

    • @meee4217
      @meee4217 2 роки тому +1

      @@bonniespruin6369 thanks! Yes, I was all dressed up in my rhinestone bracelets and moussed hair and everything! Lol. Yeah, he walked right past me, we were sitting close to the aisle that the band walked through. Oh well!

    • @bonniespruin6369
      @bonniespruin6369 2 роки тому

      @@meee4217 Awww. Maybe he was afraid of being mobbed if he stopped. Hugs.

    • @meee4217
      @meee4217 2 роки тому

      @@bonniespruin6369 😎

  • @user-ys9fg4ol9s
    @user-ys9fg4ol9s 4 місяці тому

    The Drummer is Tony Thompson... He was a FANTASTIC Drummer who also played in the band Chic. Unfortunately he passed away from Cancer in 2003... 😢

  • @roggie77777
    @roggie77777 Рік тому +1

    Tony Thompson on drums from the band Chic. John and Andy Taylor from Duran Duran and the quintessential Robert Palmer on vocals

  • @sophie34599
    @sophie34599 2 роки тому +6

    You definitely need to do "Get It On" by Power Station. That song is a total banger. Also, "Bad Case of Loving You" by Robert Palmer is one of his best songs.

  • @andkat
    @andkat 2 роки тому +3

    Tony Thompson drum legend. Played with Led Zep at LIVE Aid

  • @PC-ub4tv
    @PC-ub4tv 2 роки тому +1

    One of my favorite drummers I believe his name is Tony Thompson and he also used to play drums for Chic.

  • @vincentp149
    @vincentp149 2 роки тому +2

    Tony Thompson's drumming is the secret sauce! RIP Tony. Andy Taylor also gets to shines, getting to step away from the Duran Duran sound and show his chops on the freeboard. "Get it On (Bang a Gong)" is a natural next choice. "Harvest for the World" would be good too. That or "Murderess".

  • @ammitylancaster2134
    @ammitylancaster2134 2 роки тому +4

    The bass player is John Taylor and the guitarist is Andy Taylor from Duran Duran. It was a fun side project they did. Check out Get it on (Bang a Gong)

  • @samuelgates5935
    @samuelgates5935 2 роки тому +5

    Whole album is dope

    • @LiberalsArePoop
      @LiberalsArePoop 2 роки тому +1

      I got to see them live, but by then, Robert Palmer left and was replaced by Michael Des Barres. They were still awesome.

  • @jessicalee7119
    @jessicalee7119 2 роки тому

    This song makes me cry. Every single time I hear it! Epic Robert Palmer ! RIP

  • @LaptopLarry330
    @LaptopLarry330 2 роки тому +2

    I miss the late Tony Thompson (the drummer for The Power Station and Chic). In my opinion, he was the best drummer of the "Modern Rock Era".(1975 to 2000).

  • @mrsouthjersey4956
    @mrsouthjersey4956 2 роки тому +3

    Tony Thompson was a beast on this album as he was with some Madonna sessions, playing with Chic and Sister Sledge.
    I saw him once in concert and he was tremendous.
    Probably in my top 10 drummers I've seen live.
    And although I saw Tony, Neil Peart 5 times, Bill Bruford 4 times, Carl Palmer twice, John Bonham and Keith Moon once, the best drummer I've seen live is the late, great, "Buddy Rich."

    • @jamesf931
      @jamesf931 8 місяців тому

      Yes! Yes! Thank you. I’ve been racking my brain for years trying to remember the artists Tony Thompson played with. I knew there was one more…Madonna.

  • @kbusby4824
    @kbusby4824 2 роки тому +4

    From the same era, another supergroup, The Firm with Jimmy Page, their song Radioactive is worth a reaction. Love me some Robert Palmer. Andy Taylor, formerly of Duran Duran, on guitar. They also covered T.Rex's Bang a Gong.

  • @michaelengle9062
    @michaelengle9062 Рік тому +1

    those powerful drums are courtesy of the legendary Tony Thompson who was with a band who you should know, Chic. he was an absolute beast on the drums

  • @LaMonicaWilliams
    @LaMonicaWilliams 2 роки тому

    John Taylor’s bass playing in “Bang a Gong “ and “Go To Zero”… IS ERRRR DAMN THANG!

  • @Alberto_1965_BR
    @Alberto_1965_BR 2 роки тому +3

    Great album
    RIP Robert Palmer
    Please react to "Silent Lucidity" from Queensryche

  • @mangerinegirl
    @mangerinegirl 2 роки тому +4

    So you’ve reacted to three of these band members before without realizing it. Guitar and bass are from Duran Duran, and the singer is the guy who always wears a suit with the models playing instruments in the background! I think you guys did Simply Irresistible by him. Definitely check out more Power Station, their other hit was a remake of Bang a Gong.
    And as others have said, to see the other half of Duran Duran and what they came up with, check out Arcadia. They have a few songs that were released as singles, so any of those would be good!

    • @eamonconnelly8029
      @eamonconnelly8029 2 роки тому +1

      Roger Taylor from Duran Duran was also involved in a small role with The Power Station and in a larger role with Arcadia.

    • @mangerinegirl
      @mangerinegirl 2 роки тому

      @@eamonconnelly8029 I’ve tried to figure out which tracks Roger played on with Arcadia and I can’t find anything that breaks it down by song. I really miss my cassette/album collection these days for the liner notes alone!

    • @eamonconnelly8029
      @eamonconnelly8029 2 роки тому +1

      @@mangerinegirl with Arcadia. he played drums on the entire album as of he would with Duran Duran. With the Power Station, he played "percussive effects" but it does not state on which tracks.

  • @kellisklozzet2942
    @kellisklozzet2942 2 роки тому

    For me it’s ALL ABOUT THE BASS! John Taylor brought the bass Guitar ALIVE for me when I was a young “Duranie”. And I’ve loved it ever since. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @markatkinson6248
    @markatkinson6248 2 роки тому +1

    Power Station : Another great song from the 80's, plus you can't go wrong with Robert Palmer as lead vocals...Great song!!!

  • @italoblu
    @italoblu 2 роки тому +8

    The Duran Duran splinter group! Great song. You should do their OTHER splinter group, Arcadia, and their single Election Day. It was a big controversy at the time, with a friendly rivalry. You really see the sonic friction that made Duran so special.

    • @christineobrien7707
      @christineobrien7707 2 роки тому +1

      I preferred Power Station over Arcadia.I was such a Duran fan in high school. I can't believe their Rio is marking its 40th anniversary this year! I was mere lass of 14!😄 Aah, memories!

    • @italoblu
      @italoblu 2 роки тому +2

      @@christineobrien7707 I wore the white shirt and black blazer, dyed my hair black, I was head over heels for Arcadia.

    • @christineobrien7707
      @christineobrien7707 2 роки тому +1

      @@italoblu You were one cool 😎 dude! My sister was in love with Simon Leon! I was in love with John Taylor!😄 It was kind of the equivalent of a Yankees/Red Sox rival in the house!

  • @Shrykespeare
    @Shrykespeare 2 роки тому +8

    A true Supergroup! The Power Station was made up of vocalist Robert Palmer, former Chic drummer Tony Thompson, and Duran Duran members John Taylor and Andy Taylor. They had two major hits in the mid 80s - this, and their cover of T.Rex's "Bang a Gong (Get It On)". Beyond that, they only had two singles, "Communication" and "She Can Rock It". Two albums, and then, like most supergroups, they went their separate ways. But this song... wow. Still cooks after three and a half decades!

    • @eamonconnelly8029
      @eamonconnelly8029 2 роки тому

      She Can Rock It comes from the group's reunion in 1996 without John Taylor.

  • @MnemonicHack
    @MnemonicHack 7 місяців тому +1

    What a magical era.

  • @amyslingsby6947
    @amyslingsby6947 28 днів тому

    I’d had this song caught in my head after watching the Duran Duran documentary on Netflix. I’d kinda forgotten Power Station. And now the song will be caught for a month.

  • @randyhinkson7950
    @randyhinkson7950 2 роки тому +6

    Robert Palmer....gone way to soon.