His eighties hits were promoted by particularly striking award winning videos, featuring an all-female, black-clad backing band. The memorable videos, directed by Terence Donovan, featured heavily on MTV and played a large part in his transatlantic success.
His eighties success was kickstarted by his participation in supergroup The Power Station, along with Andy Taylor and John Taylor of Duran Duran and Tony Thompson of Chic.
Robert Palmer died on September 26, 2003 in Paris, France, while staying at the Warwick de berri Hotel. The cause of death was of a heart attack. He was in Paris promoting his Drive CD which had been released in May of 2003. He was joined there by his longtime friend, Jack Bruce. He was survived by his parents, Anna and Leslie Palmer, his brother, Mark Palmer, and his children, James, Jane, Anna, Anthony and Martin. He is interred in London, England.
Solo Albums:
Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley (1974)
Pressure Drop (1975)
Some People Can Do What They Like (1976)
Double Fun (1978)
Secrets (1979)
Clues (1980)
Maybe It's Live (1982) (live)
Pride (1983)
Riptide (1985)
Sweet Lies (1987) (single)
Heavy Nova (1988)
Addictions Volume I (1989) (compilation)
Don't Explain (1990)
Addictions Volume II (1992) (compilation)
Ridin' High (1992)
Honey (1994)
Very Best Of Robert Palmer (1995) (compilation)
Woke Up Laughing (1998) (compilation)
Very Best Of Robert Palmer (1997) (re-release of the 1995 compilation feat: "Addicted To Love '97)
Rhythm & Blues (1999)
Best Of Both Worlds: The Robert Palmer Anthology (1974-2001) (2002) (compilation)
Drive (2003)
At the BBC (2010)
Albums by the group Power Station (Feat: Robert Palmer):
Power Station (1985)
Living in Fear (1997)
The Best of The Power Station (2002)
Albums by the group Vinegar Joe (Feat: Robert Palmer):
Vinegar Joe (1971)
Rock n Roll Gypsies (1972)
Six Star Generals (1973)
Six Star Gypsies (1994) (Compilation)
Speed Queen of Ventura: An Introduction to Vinegar Joe (2003) (Compilation)
Albums by The Alan Bown Set (Feat: Robert Palmer on vocals)
The Alan Bown (1969) (Only the UK release featured Palmer on vocals)
Listen (1970) (although was re-recorded with Gordon Neville on vocals when Palmer left)
Discipline Of Love
Robert Palmer Lyrics
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Don't fill yourself with foolish pride
You wanted me to notice you
But when I came, you cut me
Why did you do it?
Why did you go and spoil the fun?
Why did you do it?
You wild child
How sweet you smile
Your crystal ball it's broken
Why did you do it?
Why did you go and spoil the fun?
Why did you do it?
You need the discipline of love some discipline
Take notice now: my turn to talk
The gate of love it's narrow
These lyrics are about a girl who is playing games and being difficult in a romantic relationship. The singer is trying to figure out why she is behaving this way and asks her directly why she is "so sharp and dry" and "filled with foolish pride". He also points out that she seemed to want his attention, but then pushed him away when he came to her. The chorus repeats the questions of "why did you do it?" and suggests that the girl needs to learn some "discipline of love".
The second verse is similar to the first, with the girl being described as a "wild child" who has a charming smile but a broken "crystal ball". Again, the singer asks her why she "spoiled the fun" and points out that she needs some "discipline of love". He also asserts that it is his turn to speak, and warns that the "gate of love" is narrow, implying that she needs to change her behavior if she wants to be let in.
Line by Line Meaning
You naughty girl: so sharp and dry
Addressing someone who is mischievous and sarcastic.
Don't fill yourself with foolish pride
Don't be arrogant and vain.
You wanted me to notice you
You were seeking attention from me.
But when I came, you cut me
When I approached you, you pushed me away and hurt me.
Why did you do it?
Asking why you acted that way.
Why did you go and spoil the fun?
Why did you ruin the good time we were having?
You need the discipline of love some discipline
You require the nurturing of affection and guidance.
You wild child
You are untamed and free-spirited.
How sweet you smile
Your smile is delightful and charming.
Your crystal ball it's broken
You cannot predict the future accurately.
Take notice now: my turn to talk
Listen to me carefully, it's my turn to express myself.
The gate of love it's narrow
The way to love is selective and not always easy to find.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DON FREEMAN, DAVID H. BATTEAU
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@caroltatarian8364
Ain't nobody like him, nor will there ever be. He is missed greatly.
@anthonycatuto6965
Saw Robert live 3 times in a period of 25 years knocked me out every time .Miss him .Always class . Charismatic.
@TheSpaLife69
......made me grow up.......
@ecardullo10
Amazing! Would have loved to have seen him.
@catherineshaw1122
Saw him with Johnny Klegg and Savuka at the Avalon in Chicago in 1986. General admin, got to be right up against the stage, he was amazing. Barely moved but owned the room and sounded incredible. I had slipped on some stairs on the way and chipped my tailbone, I was in agony but honestly all I remember was the great music and how wonderful it was. So glad I pressed on and went.
@myalfie
I was Lucky enough to see him twice once in Hammersmith odeon the heavy nova tour and in the Newport centre in the early 90s fantastic memories!
@betty3989
❤️
@aviezek3072
This tune will never get old...that bass line has been stuck in my ears since 1985...
@dakisdada1711
I couldn't agree more. It surpasses great metal bands
@johndrake2729
@dakis dada Shoot, Whitesnake could have done this!