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)
Which Of Us Is The Fool
Robert Palmer Lyrics
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Make ' em easy prey
Well I feel like bending her rules
I don't want to deceive her
Want to make her a believer
But she don't trust nobody
Who says he feels that way
You can't win if you can't lose
Which of us is the fool
Which of us is the fool
I would be hard-pushed to choose
Which of us is the fool
She knows her heart is so easy to break
She's so scared to fall
Can she tell how she makes my heart ache
I just want to hold her
But I know if i told her
She'd say I was just hurting myself
And it certainly feels that way
Which of us is the fool baby
You can't win if you can't lose
Which of us is the fool
Which of us is the fool
We both fear lonely nights
Little girl can that be right
I just want to hold her
But I know if i told her
She'd say I was just hurting myself
And it certainly feels that way
Which of us is the fool baby
You can't win if you can't lose
Which of us is the fool
Which of us is the fool
We both fear lonely nights
Little girl can that be right
Which of us, which of us, which of us is the fool
Which of us is the fool
We both fear lonely nights
Little girl does that seem right
Which of us is the fool baby
You can't win if you can't lose
Which of us is the fool
Which of us is the fool baby
The lyrics of Robert Palmer's song "Which Of Us Is The Fool" deal with the confusion and struggle that can arise in romantic relationships. The singer is torn between his desire for the woman he loves and the fear that she may not reciprocate his feelings. The woman, in turn, is hesitant to trust anyone who claims to feel the same way she does. The title of the song poses the question of which of the two is the "fool" for being so vulnerable and uncertain.
The first verse touches on the idea that love can make people vulnerable and easily manipulated. The woman is portrayed as being on guard, wary of those who might deceive her, while the singer is struggling with his desire to convince her of his true intentions. The chorus repeats the question of who is the "fool" in the situation, conveying a sense of uncertainty and helplessness. The second verse continues to explore the emotional tension between the two characters, with the singer acknowledging his own fear of rejection and the woman's reluctance to open herself up to the possibility of heartbreak.
Overall, the lyrics of "Which Of Us Is The Fool" offer a poignant depiction of the confusion and uncertainty that can come with falling in love. The song speaks to the vulnerability and risk involved in romantic relationships, while also suggesting that the rewards of love may be worth the emotional upheaval.
Line by Line Meaning
She says that love can turn friends into fools
She believes that love has the potential to make people act irrationally and make foolish decisions, even if they are close friends.
Make ' em easy prey
Love can make people vulnerable and easily taken advantage of.
Well I feel like bending her rules
The singer is tempted to break the woman's rules about trust and love.
I don't want to deceive her
Despite his temptation to break her rules, the artist doesn't want to intentionally deceive the woman.
Want to make her a believer
The artist wants to prove to the woman that he is trustworthy and sincere in his feelings.
But she don't trust nobody
The woman has trust issues and doesn't believe anyone who claims to feel a certain way.
Who says he feels that way
The woman is skeptical of people who claim to have strong feelings for her.
Which of us is the fool baby
The artist questions which one of them is foolish for being hesitant to trust and love each other.
You can't win if you can't lose
If they are both too afraid to take a chance on love and risk getting hurt, they can't win each other over.
I would be hard-pushed to choose
The artist has a difficult time deciding who is being more foolish and hesitant in their approach to love and trust.
She knows her heart is so easy to break
The woman is aware that she may get hurt easily in a relationship.
She's so scared to fall
The woman is afraid of getting emotionally invested and getting hurt.
Can she tell how she makes my heart ache
The singer wonders if the woman is aware of how strongly he feels for her and how much he wants to be with her.
I just want to hold her
The singer desires physical intimacy with the woman he loves.
But I know if i told her
The singer is hesitant to confess his feelings to the woman because he is afraid of getting hurt.
She'd say I was just hurting myself
The woman would tell the artist that he is setting himself up for pain and heartache by pursuing her.
And it certainly feels that way
The artist can empathize with the woman's warning and feels like he might be getting in too deep with her.
We both fear lonely nights
Both the singer and the woman are afraid of being alone and want companionship.
Little girl can that be right
The singer questions whether it is logical for them to be hesitant and skeptical about each other if they both crave love and companionship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT PALMER
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Kevin
Who is the woman in . Robert palmers music video for Which of us is the fool ?
Nikky
Who is the girl in which of us is the fool?
Mariano Urcaray
Love this guy. One of the finest of Rock.
Hotel Mosk
This song is full of soul and care, so underrated! 😍
Meme
He left us way too soon , I miss him still !
Kevin Dobson
Anyone know who this woman is ?
Kevin Thomas
A timeless tune. Bought the album in 75 and I still rate it among my faves. Which of Us is sublime, Give Me an Inch is brilliant and Back in My Arms is amazing. For me Robert never bettered this LP.
Kevin Dobson
Who is the name of the woman ?
pcread
Brilliant song. Deep concept. And James Jamerson on bass!
Kevin Dobson
Who is the woman ?