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)
Ridin' High
Robert Palmer Lyrics
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Future, all planned
No more clouds in the sky
How am I ridin'? I'm ridin' high
Someone I love
Mad for my love
So long, Jonah, goodbye
Floating on a starlit ceiling
Doting on the cards I'm dealing
Gloating, because I'm feeling so hap, happy
I'm slap, happy
So ring bells, sing songs
Blow horns, beat gongs
Our love never will die
How am I ridin'? I'm ridin' high
Love had sacked me
Simply knocked me for a loot
Luck has dished me
'Til you fished me from the soup now
Together we can weather anything
So please don't sputter
If I should mutter life's great lies
Grand future's all planned
No more clouds in the sky
How am I ridin'? High
Someone I love
Mad for my love
So long, Jonah, goodbye
How am I ridin'? I'm ridin' high
Floating on a starlit ceiling
Doting on the cards I'm dealing
Gloating, because I'm feeling so hap, happy
I'm slap, happy
Ring bells, sing songs
Blow horns, beat gongs
Our love never will die
How am I ridin'? How am I ridin'?
How am I ridin'? I'm ridin' high
The song "Ridin' High" by Robert Palmer is a tribute to a newfound feeling of euphoria after falling in love. The lyrics are filled with images of optimism and happiness, as the singer proclaims his love and states that all his future plans have been made. He celebrates the feeling of being "ridin' high", or in other words, being ecstatic, cheerful, and on top of the world.
The lyrics speak of someone who is deeply in love, and the happiness and fulfillment that come as a result. The singer describes himself as being "slap, happy", indicating he is almost delirious with joy. He also speaks of floating on a starlit ceiling and gloating because he is feeling so happy. The song's overall message is one of happiness, hope, and optimism, with the singer celebrating his newfound love and the bright future that lies ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Life's great, life's grand
Life is going really well and things are looking up
Future, all planned
The future looks bright and everything is set in place
No more clouds in the sky
All problems and struggles have been dealt with and the skies are clear
How am I ridin'? I'm ridin' high
I feel amazing and things are going great
Someone I love
I am in love with this person and they mean a lot to me
Mad for my love
I am deeply and passionately in love with this person
So long, Jonah, goodbye
I am saying farewell to someone or something that was holding me back
Floating on a starlit ceiling
I am euphoric and floating on air
Doting on the cards I'm dealing
I am taking care of the things that matter most to me
Gloating, because I'm feeling so hap, happy
I am really happy and can't help but feel good about it
I'm slap, happy
I am so happy that I am giddy and lighthearted
Ring bells, sing songs
Celebrate and enjoy life
Blow horns, beat gongs
Make lots of noise and show your joy
Our love never will die
Our love is strong and will endure anything
Love had sacked me
I had been hurt by love in the past
Simply knocked me for a loot
Love had completely taken me down
Luck has dished me
Luck has not been on my side
Til you fished me from the soup now
Until you came along and rescued me from my troubles
Together we can weather anything
We can get through any obstacle or challenge together
So please don't sputter
Please don't doubt our relationship or take it for granted
If I should mutter life's great lies
If I ever say something that might not be completely true, don't worry
How am I ridin'? High
I'm still feeling amazing and things are going great
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
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