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)
Housework
Robert Palmer Lyrics
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Good-no trouble starting the car
Time for just one more cup of coffee
You know the housework won't wait
Where to start now? - time to get going
The housework keeps you feeling alive
Clear the plates and wash up the dishes
Make the bed and fluff up the pillows
The housework makes you happy
Shake the rug and open the windows
The housework keeps you feeling alive
Close the drawers and tidy the closet
The housework keeps you going
Throw the dirty clothes in the hamper
RRR! - Let's go - looking better
RRR! - Let's go - get the vacuum
Round the carpets under the table
The housework makes you happy
Dust the shelves and polish the glass-ware
The housework keeps you feeling alive
Make some lunch and take out the garbage
The housework keeps you going
Pay the bills and get the dry-cleaning
RRR! - Let's go - time for shopping
Bread and milk and plenty of groceries
The housework makes you happy
Get some cash out of the dispenser
The housework keeps you feeling alive
Don't forget to stock up the freezer
The housework keeps you going
Get some wine for later this evening
Home by five! - how the kitchen
RRR! - Let's go - make the dinner
Get the roast into the oven
The housework makes you happy
Peel the veg and then set the table
The housework keeps you feeling alive
Freshen up and put on some music
The housework got your dancing
Light the candles - there goes the doorbell
RRR! - she's home - perfect timing!
Welcome back, dear - how did your day go?
The housework's nearly over
How about
a glass and some conversation?
The housework can wait till tomorrow
The lyrics of Robert Palmer's "Housework" are a tribute to the endless routine of housework that many women have to carry out daily. The song starts with the singer saying goodbye to someone, yet their mind is already focused on the tasks they have to do at home. The first verse shows how the singer recognizes the importance of getting going with the housework since it won't wait, but at the same time, they want to savor one last cup of coffee. The next verse is about the bedroom, where the singer undertakes tasks such as making the bed, fluffing up the pillows, and tidying up the closet. The chorus emphasizes how the housework makes the singer happy and keeps them alive.
The following verses depict other tasks that the singer has to undertake, such as vacuuming, dusting shelves, polishing glassware, making lunch, taking out the garbage, paying bills, getting groceries and wine, and cooking dinner. The bridge represents a sigh of relief, as the singer's partner returns home, and the housework is almost over. They invite their partner for a drink and some conversation, indicating that the housework can wait till tomorrow. The lyrics show how the singer's daily routine revolves around housework, and they take pride in their dedication to keep their house clean and organized.
Line by Line Meaning
Wave goodbye from out of the window
Start getting ready now
Good-no trouble starting the car
It's time to do housework
Time for just one more cup of coffee
A small break before getting to work
You know the housework won't wait
The housework must be done soon
Where to start now? - time to get going
Getting energized to start housework
The housework keeps you feeling alive
Doing housework keeps you motivated
Clear the plates and wash up the dishes
Cleaning up the dishes
RRR! - Let's go - now the bedroom
Motivating to move to the next task
Make the bed and fluff up the pillows
Getting the bedroom cleaned
Shake the rug and open the windows
Cleaning the bedroom floors and freshening it up
Close the drawers and tidy the closet
Getting the closet tidied up
Throw the dirty clothes in the hamper
Putting dirty clothes in the hamper
RRR! - Let's go - looking better
Moving onto the next task with enthusiasm
Get the vacuum, round the carpets under the table
Vacuum cleaning the house
Dust the shelves and polish the glass-ware
Cleaning the shelves and glass
Make some lunch and take out the garbage
Doing household chores
Pay the bills and get the dry-cleaning
Completing the remaining chores
RRR! - Let's go - time for shopping
Motivating to finish the chores and start shopping
Bread and milk and plenty of groceries
Stocking up on groceries
Get some cash out of the dispenser
Getting some cash for shopping
Don't forget to stock up the freezer
Making sure the freezer is stocked
Get some wine for later this evening
Buying wine for later
Home by five! - how the kitchen
Heading home to cook dinner
RRR! - Let's go - make the dinner
Enthusiasm to cook dinner
Get the roast into the oven
Roasting the meat
Peel the veg and then set the table
Preparing vegetables and setting the table
Freshen up and put on some music
Taking a break to freshen up and enjoy music
The housework got your dancing
The joy of completing the housework
Light the candles - there goes the doorbell
Preparing for guests
RRR! - she's home - perfect timing!
Excitement to welcome guests
Welcome back, dear - how did your day go?
Greeting guests and asking about their day
The housework's nearly over
Almost done with the housework
How about a drink while I finish up?
Offering guests a drink
Relax and tell me all the workplace news
Encouraging guests to relax and chat
Let's enjoy the rest of the evening
Enjoy the evening with guests
Thanks to the housework, everything's perfect now.
Completion of housework leads to a wonderful, perfect evening
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BOB PALMER, STEVE FELLOWS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RaineCarosin
Dear Robert - thank you for leaving us with awesome songs... This one helps me through many a urgh when housework calls... Awesome!
@daverave159
great calypso beat , funny lyrics , spot on vocals , one of his best
@Andrea_of_AtLastCrochet
One of my favorites on this album. I have a soft spot for Aeroplane as well.
@raymondesherman2524
Another gem by Palmef RIP We miss you.๐ฅ
@axelgasper3803
My wife is still playin this great tune whilst doing the housework.... makes it a lot easier
@dinahthomason6340
what an awesome song
@jamesparrish1700
Can remember the excitement and pleasure of a gorgeous girl not hiding her attraction to me and a friend offered his apartment for a long weekend while he was visiting family. The Effort was terrifying but, was so wonderful and such an excellent outcome. After running round like a Maniac, it all came together and She knew it was all for Her. HooRay!
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@user-yn7gi5iv8f
This song would also be great for a plane flight to LA and I would play this song at Nashville International Airport and on the plane and this would also be a flight song for my plane ride to LA and when I land at the LAX I will play this song there at the LAX at night and when the song ends after the lyrics of leave the dishes until tomorrow letโs play thatโs when I arrive at my 4-star hotel in LA